To my chosen family,It has been an honor to have served you as your Baronial Herald for the past (almost 2 years), however my time is coming to an end. As announced at the business meeting, I am now opening my office for applications today, October 15th 2023, with the close to be December 15th … Read more
Thursday Maker’s Night from 6 to 9pm in North Austin – bring your Candlemas projects! Details on BG Calendar
Business meeting Monday 1/23 at 7pm on Zoom
Now announcing: New office hours for Halberd Pursuivant! Beginning February 1, I will have official office hours. Submitted to everyone, my office hours will be the following: Tuesday (at PiP): 7pm to 9pmThursday: 7pm to 9pmSunday: On an as needed basis I’m still available at other times, but starting February 1, officially these office hours … Read more
Come celebrate Midwinter like the Norse of old with fighting, feasting, arts, dancing, classes and more! Candlemas is quickly approaching Feb 18th in Burnet Texas Hear Ye All !! Announcing The Dirty Dozen Donation largess Derby ! It’s a Dirty Dozen (meaning 13 items) ~ Does not need to be Viking themed ~ All 13 … Read more
Greetings all and welcome to final of the 2022 series, Artisans and Crafters of Bryn Gwlad (and friends). Monthly we interview populace about what they create, and why they create it or do it ! This being our Last month in the year we are ending with a Bang !! Now on to the The … Read more
Greetings my Friends My term as your Halberd MoAS is up Feb 2 2023- please go to the Kingdom seneschal page and apply for this position and support your Barony !! We cannot succeed without volunteers and officers to hold these positions. https://ansteorra.org/seneschal/apply-for-an-office/ Let me say when I took this office I was so very … Read more
Greetings all and welcome to our 2022 series, Artisans and Crafters of Bryn Gwlad (and friends). Monthly we interview populace about what they create, and why they create it or do it ! Now on to the The interview ! This month we are chatting with Lady Úlfeiðr a Þróndheimi. She is a very talented artisan in … Read more
Greetings all and welcome to our 2022 series, Artisans and Crafters of Bryn Gwlad (and friends). Monthly we interview populace about what they create, and why they create it or do it ! Now on to the The interview ! This month we are chatting with Honorable Lady Giulia di Marco Gonzaga. She is an amazing and … Read more
Greetings all, and welcome to our 2022 series, Artisans and Crafters of Bryn Gwlad (and friends). Monthly we interview populace about what they create, and why they create it or do it ! Now on to the The interview This month we are chatting with Honorable Lord Robin de Chantenay Carrot of Bjornborg. He is … Read more
As announced at the business meeting last week, I am opening my office for applications. This open period will be through Sept 30. I want to thank everyone for allowing me to serve you for the last year!
Announcing: Office Hours! Starting September 1st, I will be holding office hours for questions/consultation/anything else anyone needs, every Tuesday night at PiP/FP. I will also be holding virtual consultation hours on Discord on Wednesday from 8pm to 10pm, and will be available Mondays at the same time. Don’t be afraid to ask questions outside those … Read more
Greetings Chivalric fighters ! The Texas heat has subsided to the point where it is safer to fight earlier in the day. Starting Tuesday Aug 23rd Chiv practice will resume our Normal Practice time of 7pm. Stay Safe and keep hydrating , I will see everyone next Tuesday ! Valgard of York Barony of Bryn … Read more
Greetings all and welcome to our 2022 series, Artisans and Crafters of Bryn Gwlad (and friends). Monthly we interview populace about what they create, and why they create it or do it ! Now on to the The interview This month we are chatting with Magister René Damours He is an amazing and very talented … Read more
Greetings Barony and Friends I hope you have all had as great a time – creating largess items for the Newcomer bags as I have. What a great feeling knowing these items will be used and I am sure treasured ! I would like to Have all the items turned in to me , Sigrun, … Read more
From the Desk of the Knight’s Marshal: Due to the record setting heat, Chivalric Practice will start at 8:00pm until September 1st. This is so that everyone can try to mitigate the heat, so that practices do not have to be cancelled. This goes into effect immediately, and will be reevaluated on September 1st, with … Read more
Greetings all and welcome to our 2022 series, Artisans and Crafters of Bryn Gwlad (and friends). Monthly we interview populace about what they create, and why they create it or do it ! Now on to the The interview This month we are chatting with Maistreas Meadhbh nī Ruaidh óChonnemara. She is an amazing and … Read more
Greetings all and welcome to our series , Artisans and Crafters of Bryn Gwlad (and friends). Monthly we will interview populace about what they create, and why they create it or do it ! Now on to the The interview This month we are chatting with HL Kassandra de Haas. She is an amazing and … Read more
The site for Queen’s Champion, July 2022, is online! Please excuse our dust as the page is still under construction. A link to the site can be found here: Queen’s Champion.
Due to an illness in the family, it with heartfelt regret that the meeting scheduled for tomorrow night is cancelled. Please keep an eye out on the calendar and on Facebook for the next one. Thank you! Yours, as always in service, Liam
Greetings all and welcome to our New series , Artisans and Crafters of Bryn Gwlad (and friends) . Monthly we will interview populace about what they create, and why they create it or do it ! Now on to the The interview ~ This month we are chatting with Sosha Lyons O’Rourk she is an … Read more
Greetings Barony ! I, the Halberd Minister of Arts and Sciences, am in need of a deputy. My warrant is up in the beginning of 2023 and I need someone who would like to gear up for this position, and help a Frú out !! If you think this would be a good fit for … Read more
Once again it’s time for our Fall Baronial! Two bids have been submitted, and have been placed on the front page of the website, so go look at them! Then, Monday May 9, 2022 there will be an “off-sequence” Business Meeting to both discuss and vote on them!
From the desk, of the Halberd Pursuivant, do I wish you a Happy New Society Year, and may AS LVII be as wonderful and prosperous as AS LVI was! Have you ever wondered: “I just got my <insert armigerous award here>, what can I do now?” Have you ever thought: “Hey, I like to color … Read more
This week in Bryn Gwlad we will be having our Business meeting in Zoom, Populace at the Park, Clothier’s Guild Meeting in Discord to cover hot-weather garb and an intro to Roman garb, and a maker’s night in North Austin. Check the calendar for details, addresses, and links! See you there!
Hello Barony we need your help- active play is happening again in our great society ! HUZZAH !! But in order to do all the fun things we must have leaders – to teach , to reach, and to support – please help the Barony you love by volunteering to serve : These are the … Read more
Much fun was had this day! The Rapier combatants had their Swashbuckler’s Rez Melee, and much glory was had! (It ended in a tie, of course. The camp shower was installed through the day, and there was much rejoicing around camp. Tonight is Period Gaming at the Ansteorran BFT, along with the normal amount of … Read more
The camp is set up, the revels have started in anticipation of the War finally kicking off tomorrow morning! My heart goes out to everyone staying on site, I wish I was with you! I will be back out there early tomorrow morning. Our camp looks AMAZING. I hope over the next day to get … Read more
To those of us who are travelling eastward to Gleann Ahbann, please, remember to be safe in your travels! If you need to stop and take a break, do so! I begin my journey this afternoon with two stops. The first being just north of Star Gate, where I will spend the evening. The second … Read more
With this being the 30th year of Gulf Wars, there will be twice daily blog entries of all the news, successes, and joy of our beloved Bryn Gwlad at War! I thank you for all your patience while things have been getting set up. Each Day’s Schedule will be both posted and edited on the … Read more
Greetings my friends and chosen family, I just want to say thank you for all the support and kindness you have shown me during my tenure as the Halberd Pursuivant. I started with very little knowledge in this area and well I still have a lot to learn but I have grown immensely in the … Read more
Greetings Bryn Gwlad and Friends, Today we introduce you to The Bryn Gwlad Cooks Guild ~ The purpose is to Highlight the guild and its leaders and show what it is all about. The Bryn Gwlad Cooks Guild lead is Maestri Meadhbh nī Ruaidh óChonnemara The Cooks Guild is set up and run by populace from … Read more
Barony Artisans, Crafters, Weavers, Builders, Cooks, and Creators of all things ! Candlemas is Near and there will be much A&S rejoicing, sharing, teaching and showing !!! If you have been unmotivated in completing your wares, let’s get fired up and get on it !! If you need support, in anyway , please reach out … Read more
Because of the busyness of the month, instead of a “Guild of the Month” ~ Lets talk about Thanksgiving~ Although the American concept of Thanksgiving is taught in schools to have developed in the colonies of New England, its roots can actually be traced back to the other side of the Atlantic. Both the Separatists … Read more
December 11th, noon – 8pm – Lakeside Pavillion in Marble Falls ~ on the lake by the walkway of lights. WINTER IS THE MOST MAGICAL OF TIMES ~ For all humanity & mystical creatures alike. Let us join together and celebrate! Not the past years of plague and isolation, but the Future and the Now … Read more
@Beverly Sheffield Park Northwest (PIP) ~ 7000 Ardath St. ~ go around the pool and we set up between the Basketball court and the Tennis court on the greens ~ As the Veil thins We SCA enthusiast will not go undaunted ~ even if it means we fight the Zombie Apocalypse – Things to do … Read more
Greetings Barony ! We have two events ASGARDIAN FIELD DAY & ZOMBIE TOURNAMENT! Asgardian Field day needs gate shifts filled ~ This event will be Nov 6th – This is our Fall Baronial event being held jointly with the Shire of Shadowlands – it will take place at DEANVILLE HALL, Farm to Market rd. 111, … Read more
Greetings Bryn Gwlad and Friends, Today we introduce you to The Bryn Gwlad Fiber Arts Guild ~ The purpose is to Highlight the guild and its leader and show what it is all about. The Bryn Gwlad Fiber Arts Guild lead is Master Dafydd de Mortemer The Fiber Arts Guild is set up and run … Read more
Oyez , Oyez ! Bryn Gwlad and friends As the days grow shorter and hopefully cooler. The time draws near to fight the most epic of Battles at our very own populace in the Park – Prowess on the field as well as of the Arts no doubt will earn much word fame ! So … Read more
Greetings Bryn Gwlad and Friends, Today we introduce to you The Bryn Gwlad Bardic Guild The purpose is to Highlight the guild and its leaders and show what it is all about. Guild lead is Master Thomas of Tenby The Bardic Guild is set up and run by populace from the Barony of Bryn Gwlad, … Read more
From the Barony MoAS Its August and well things are still weird – but Yay for the SCA and all our friends online !! As well as time to work on all the things – We have events coming up for Kingdom A&S – and the signups are live ! Here is a link to … Read more
Greetings Bryn Gwlad and Friends, Today we introduce to you ~ The Bryn Gwlad Scribal Guild ~ The purpose is to Highlight the guild and its leaders and show what it is all about. The Bryn Gwlad Scribal Guild Guild lead is Lady Genevieve of Hellsgate The Scribal Guild is set up and … Read more
Greetings Barony – Your Herald – Sigrun de Birca will host a training meeting on Wednesday July 14th from 6:00 to 7:00 pm via the Baronial Discord server ! The nights topic will be over the Basics of what to do as a Baronial or group Herald ! What do you actually have to know? … Read more
Greetings Bryn Gwlad and Friends, Today we introduce you to The Bryn Gwlad Dance Guild ~ The purpose is to Highlight the guild and its leaders and show what it is all about. The Bryn Gwlad Dance Guild Guild lead is Lord Tuathal O’Sheils along with Deputy Her Excellency, Mistress Myfanwy Ferch Eifion The Dance Guild … Read more
Greetings Barony ~ these are exciting times and we are actually going LIVE PLAY !! June 19th 2021 from 10am to 6pm What a great time to celebrate our friendships and kinships with a day event. We will be able to reacquaint ourselves with our personas, our fighting, and our arts !! The Barony needs … Read more
Greetings Bryn Gwlad and Friends, Today we start a monthly segment for the Barony and friends called ~ Guild of the month; The purpose is to Highlight the guild and its leaders and show what it is all about. Our first Guild of the month is Clothiers Guild The Guild lead is Drika van … Read more
Alas our leader for the Cooks Guild ~Johnathan Blacklock~ is needing to step down. Lord Blacklock has been a driving force for this guild, has moved it forward in the culinary Kingdom and given it LIFE ! He will be greatly missed at the helm , but he is one of us , so I … Read more
Welcome March ! We have so much Greatness to look forward to! So many exciting adventures for the year – Do not let the coldness of winter and the Ails of 2020/2021 get you down , the thaw is underway and we shall prevail !! Let me start by sharing some exciting news ! I … Read more
