Sadly my time as Chatelaine for the great Barony of Darkwater is coming to an end as of Trident Tourney 2025. That means I must find a successor to train to take Darkwater into the future.

Don't know what a Chatelaine does?The office of Chatelaine is there to help members; new, current, and returning as well as work with faires to plan public demos.

The office of Chatelaine is responsible for the Barony's Gold Key that may be requested for newcomers attending an event.

Please submit your resume for consideration to Chatelaine@BaronyofDarkwater.org by July 31, 2024.

 Lady Enid

Good people of Darkwater,

It has been my great pleasure to serve as Webminister of the Barony for the last year. As it is one my year anniversary, it is time I find a deputy to begin training to eventually take over the role.

Please note that commitment to the role is more important than your current technical experience. All the tools needed for the Webminister position are easily taught. While it is not a time-intensive position, it is a time-sensitive one.

There are three main platforms used by the Barony: Facebook, Google, and Zoom. We have also started using services such as Signup Genius and Canva. Candidates for the role should have a willingness to learn how to use these services and be willing to serve as a guide to other officers and members of the populace who may need assistance.

For those interested in keeping the flow of information going, please send your letter of intent to webminister@baronyofdarkwater.org and include seneschal@baronyofdarkwater.org.

Yours in service,

Sean

Ballots for voting for the next Coronets of Darkwater HAVE been mailed out.

Per the Kingdom Seneschal:

 - If you have not received a ballot in the mail and are a paid member in a Darkwater zip code, you can request a blank ballot form be emailed to you. You would request that be emailing the Barony Seneschal. You will be responsible for printing and filling out the ballot and mailing it. The ballot must be mailed to Their Majesties by 5/18. The mailing address is on the ballot. 

 - If you consider yourself part of Darkwater but are either not a current SCA member, or live outside the Darkwater zip codes, you may write to Their Majesties with your opinion on your favorite Baronial candidates. However, that opinion may not be counted as an official "vote". 

You can learn more about the Baronial candidates by clicking here.

Good people of Darkwater!

The time has come to vote for our next coronets of Darkwater! Ballots should be arriving in your mailbox in the coming weeks. In the meantime, the candidates  invite you to learn more about them. Read their Q&A, reach out, get to know them more. You can learn more by clicking here.

As we look for a new location for in-person meetings, the Barony would like to hear from YOU! Please take a moment and fill out the form below. Let us know what areas you would feel comfortable traveling to so we know where to focus our efforts. Thank you!

Vote Form

• The Kingdom Chart Signet is in need of the following items:

  • Awards of Arms (10 or more in various styles)

  • Grants of Arms (at least 7 in various styles)

  • Argent Palms (10 or so)

  • Azure Gloves (6)

  • Argent Brace (5 or 6)

  • Sea Wall (3-4)

  • Trimarian Lancers (6 or so)

  • Argent Scales (6 or so)

  • Order of the Trimarian Gratitude (6ish)

  • Crowns Order of Gratitude (6ish)

  • Order of the Emerald Sea (6ish)

  • Tradwinds Trimaris (6ish)

  • Order of the Grey Beard (3-4)

  • Lion D'or (6)

  • Cross of St. Joan (3)

  • Watchful Flame (3)

  • Bardic awards

    • Youth

    • Poet

    • Troubador

    • Masqued

The Baronial Candidates for Darkwater have been announced. Voting forms will be mailed shortly. The candidates are:

• Lady Meadb O’Connell and Sir Iohannis MacSuibhne

• Lady Idonea di Tigri and Lady Enid Hunter

Please see the images for the updated parking location at Camp Challenge for Spring Coronation.

Archery practice for 2/18 has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. 

The event scheduled for 2/17, Trimarian War College, has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. For those wishing to prep for war with online classes, please click here. 

Good evening Trimaris! 

For those pre-registering for Gulf Wars, please don't forget to send your mundane name, SCA name, tent size with ropes to your group land mayor/liaison. If you are unsure who that is, you can send your information directly to Landcrat.trimaris@gulfwars.org since I now have access to the email.

Please note, I was made aware that Trimaris general camping selection was not listed when pre-registering. This have been brought to the GW staff attention and they are working to update that option. However, if you need to register before it registration closes, you can select any group from the list and follow up with an email letting me know you need to be added to Trimaris general camping, and I will correct it on my end.

Just another reminder, if you are a land Mayor/Liaison for the groups in Trimaris, don't forget to follow up with me soon. I will be contacting you based on last year list unless there has been a change.

YIS,

Kahlan

Good day unto the glorious populace of Trimaris!

Her Highness Bronach and I would like your input on a slight change to the timing of major Kingdom events.

In the interest of the personal coffers of our populace, we would like to shift the dates off holiday weekends and shorten the length events to 2 night events (Friday and Saturday.)  Not only will this reduce the cost of the event fees, but the cost of traveling.

We all know on holiday weekends the temporary increases in gas, hotel, and pet care prices has grown to the point of absurdity, and traffic around our kingdom, especially on holidays, can be treacherous at best. This would also allow all of us to spend some of these holidays with our mundane friends and families.

Our goal is to implement this at Fall Coronation. TMT will remain on Memorial Day weekend this year due to other scheduling conflicts, but will only be 2 nights.  Please complete the google form below to give us your input.  All input is greatly appreciated, membership not required! We will be collecting responses for 2 weeks.

Prince Logan and Princess Bronach 

Click here for survey

Tis I your Seneschal,

This is an official missive to inform you, The populous of the Barony of Darkwater and its Cantons, that We are in search of an A&S Minister AND a Deputy Seneschal.

All candidates shall have active memberships in the SCA and Submit a Letter of intent to Seneschal@BaronyofDarkwater.org

Yours in Service,

Ja’far al Asad

Archery practice for 2/4 has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. Archery will be available the day before, 2/3, at Trident Tourney - Torches of Darkwater.

Membership Fee Increase

Effective February 15, 2024 membership fees for the SCA will be increasing. More information can be found in the official announcement from the Society. Click here.

Fighter practice tonight, 1/16, for the Canton of Loch Gryffyn has been cancelled due to weather and wet conditions on the field.

The Arts and Sciences Minister is taking a break from social media. However, you can still reach her by emailing ArtSci@BaronyOfDarkwater.org. 

DARKWATER'S TRIDENT TOURNEY 2024

Have you seen the amazing feast we are having Saturday night at Trident?

This magnificent meal will be served in the candle lit feast hall. But, we need your help. Please bring UNSCENTED candles for your table. If you have addition candles we will have extra tables to add more light.

Please make sure they are UNSCENTED candles so we are kind to our friends and family who have allergies or are sensitive to perfumes.

Battery candles and tealights are acceptable to bring.

Examples of what to bring...

Candelabras with taper candles

Votives or tea lights in candle holder

Click for event website

Registration for Pennsic 51 is now open!

Useful links:

Registration

Storage

Land Office

Merchant Office

Troll Calculator

We are not having an Art Sci meeting this week on 1/4/24!

We are trying to change locations. Please wait for news 😁🖖

Oddny

Art Sci is coming and it is going to be DELICIOUS!

L'Amour de l’art is a celebration of art as well as food – and this menu is included with attendance!

Populace Coffee and Breakfast Bar

Multiple coffees and teas

Assortment of flavored creamers (regular and sugar-free)

Hot and Iced Coffee

Coffee Syrups

Breakfast breads, bars and croissants

Judges Breakfast

French Toast Casserole

GF French Toast Casserole

Bacon (Turkey and Regular)

Fresh Fruit

Luncheon

Cassoulet

Vegetarian Option: Bean Soup

Mixed Greens Salad

Honeymoon Dressing (Red French)

Champagne Vinaigrette

Ranch Dressing

French Baguette

Garlic and Herb Butter

Honey Cinnamon Butter

Butter

GF Bread

Palmier Cookies

GF Cookies

Afternoon Tea

Croquembouche with Vanilla, Chocolate, and Strawberry Pastry Cream

Variety of Teas

Have you ever seen a day of feasting like this and it be all INCLUDED for the price of event?

Come out - join us for The Art Sci's Competition, Classes and Food!

At Camp Challenge on Jan 6th~

Epay is open now but registration ends on Dec 30th

Ingredients are listed on the website - click here

Trident Tourney - Torches of Darkwater

Plans for heavy fighting at trident tournament are coming together. We are currently planning on 2 tournaments. I hope you like Melees.

First, will be Trident Champion hosted by our reigning champion Sir Jean Michael Jeanin. The tournament will consist of 3 rounds. The First Round will be 4 Grand Melees each to 3 counted blows. The winners of these 4 grand Melees will then move on to a semi finals each bout, also to 3 counted blows. The final round will be to 5 counted blows. The winner being our next Trident Champion.

The Second tournament will be a round robin 5 man melee tournament. So start getting your units together now. All teams will be limited to 2 members of the order of the chivalry. 

So come out and play at Trident Tournament.

Darkwater archery practice for 12/17 has been cancelled due to the weather forecast. The next practice will be 1/7/2024.

Epay is now LIVE for the Kingdom Art Sci - L' Amour De l'art at Camp Challenge! We are a little more than a month away from Art Sci! Are YOU ready!!!

Listed under Kingdom Art-Sci - https://epay.trimaris.org/trimaris/

Get Ready for an amazing event filled with Art Sci competitions. This Event is ALL about the Art Sci but there is something for everyone ! 

Did you Miss Duke U? - 3 Dukes will be teaching Martial Classes

Rapier Classes - Prepare for the Town Battle strategies!

Archery - Prepare for the Target Archery War point ! 

Also - The Jongluer Laureate Competition is happening!

Come early and you will find a breakfast coffee / tea bar with baked goods for your pleasure.

This year lunch is INCLUDED with attendance!

Check out this Menu ! 

Judges Breakfast

French Toast Casserole

Bacon (Turkey and Regular)

Fresh Fruit

Populace Coffee Bar

Hot and Iced Coffee

Assortment of flavored creamers (regular and sugar-free)

Coffee Syrups

Breakfast breads and doughnuts

Luncheon Included with Attendance

Cassoulet - rich, slow-cooked stew originating in southern France.

Vegetarian Option: Bean Soup

Mixed Greens Salad with Vinaigarette

French Baguette and Butter

Eclairs

Centerpiece: Croquembouche A separate dessert course at 3 pm served with coffee and teas is also included! Epay is now LIVE ! Register Today!!

Good day!

Friendly Art Sci Reminder:

Jan Art Sci is just around the corner. Be sure to pre-register or else bring your assessment forms in triplicate. 

"Comment only" forms wil be available to any who forget to print their judging forms after the deadline, so you may still gain feedback on all your hard work. If you miss the deadline and have to print your own, remember you will need three. Reach out to artsci@trimaris.org if you need help knowing which to print out. 

More information here. 

Tonight's fighter practice has been cancelled due to weather.

Greetings, Trimaris!

At Martinmass Moot this weekend, there will be a $5 per person fundraiser lunch being served by my wonderful Lady Mistress Marie and myself; we'll be serving sausages! 

Specifically, you will have your choice of a German bratwurst, mild Italian, or chicken & apple sausage, along with condiments, a bag of chips, and a cookie or two 😃

This fundraiser lunch will benefit both the 

~Gulf Wars Rapier Scholarship~ and the 

~SCA Computer Recycling Program~ 

I thank you all for supporting both of these ventures for the past 8 and 9 years, respectively!

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Fighters! Marshalls! Come and join a melee class at Crown Lyst/ MMM on Saturday around 3pm. Depending on the availability of the Lyst field. Sir Almeric (Travis J Harvey) and Earl Seosaidh Blacksword will be hosting the melee class to introduce war melee and to help marshals know how to train for melee in their own practices. All are welcome!

Hallo Darkwater!

I'm here to remind you of some things!

Reach out to artsci@baronyofdarkwater.org if you ever have anything art sci related that you have questions on.

There's an art sci expo at Crown at Camp Challenge this weekend! Show off your work, get advice, set up a display of others works! Please; if you're not aware of what time it starts or how it works, ask questions!

Winter Art Sci fast approaches. Use this opportunity to test your progress. (And.... WINTER ART SCI 😵😵😵 is coming. Anybody doing anything?)

The dooms day / year end Art Sci report is coming! I will send it at least 48 hours, but hopefully days before the deadline. 

Please send anything to artsci@baronyofdarkwater.org. If you post it on Facebook, I will (politely!) ask that you also send an email. You have roughly 18 days.

Thanks for your attention! Have fun wither you be at Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Demo SETUP , Camp Challenge, Camelot Days, or somewhere else 🧡

Oddny

Art Sci Minister

Unto the Populace of Darkwater!

Have you ever been to court at a Baronial Event and seen the herald standing behind the Baron and Baroness, mangling names while trying to decipher calligraphy and thought, “I could do that so much better than that guy!”

Well, HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!

I will be stepping down as the Baronial Herald at Trident Tourney 2025, so I am beginning the search for a Deputy. If you are interested in being involved in court business, speaking for their excellencies, helping our new (and sometimes even older) members with their names and device submissions, and all other heraldically-related matters, please email me your SCA resume at herald@baronyofdarkwater.org.

Harken unto the words of your King, Trimaris, for We now summon into Our presence certain individuals, to face the Crown's Justice!*

At our Royal court, the evening of Friday, November the 10th, we command the following to present themselves:

Catriona O'Cathasaigh

Arnora Jorundardottir

Auða I Heiðabýr

Ottilde Akkermann

Konrad Einholt

Beatrice Whitecombe

Should you be unable to attend, please contact our wonderful chamberlain Paigan Crawford, and other arrangements shall be made.

*Spoilers, to alleviate anxiety: it is all going to be good things 🙂

FURTHER!  Following the conclusion of Our Crown Lyst, wherein we shall select our Heirs to secure the Royal line, your King next commands the presence of His finest** to cross blades with him in Cut and Thrust.

**anyone authorized C&T who would enjoy doing some pickups with me

Her Majesty and I are, shall we say, *Royally* excited for the upcoming Crown, and greatly look forward to seeing you all there.  Have a wonderful week!

Dietrich, King.

Good evening everyone,

His Majesty and I are looking forward to several exciting events, and hope you are too!

For our fighters, this weekend is Duke U. It is a full day of fighting workshops, pickups, and socializing featuring a special class taught by Duke Boru. Come enhance your prowess and enjoy the fall weather. Facebook Event Link 

Lady of the Lakes Renaissance festival is running for the next several weekends and the SCA is offering demos. We are still looking for artisans, fighters, and people good at extroverting to represent us. Comment below for more info.

Martinmass Moot is right around the corner. This is one of the biggest events of the year where we choose our heirs through exciting sport combat. Come enjoy the pageantry and ferocity of the competition. In addition to the tournament, we’ll have a full schedule of arts and performance exhibitions, rapier fighting, and heavy fighting. Event Link 

We are organizing performers of all sorts to provide pre-court entertainment for the event. If you are interested, ask to join this group Trimaris Pre-court Entertainment

We will be providing a Populace Hospitality Pavilion at the event. We are looking for volunteers to help make fancy coffee and spritzer and talk to people or provide snacks in advance. Reach out to Melissa Karels if interested.

The evening parties are not to be missed! His Majesty and I will be fire dancing, the Moose Tavern will be serving responsibly, Sir Brakkos will be holding a feast, and the bards will be entertaining.

If you have need of Trimaris QR cards to give out at practices, demos, or other public facing events, see Kris Brock at the event (or go to the hospitality pavilion).

Queen Anaya

The Fall 2023 Baronial newsletter is now available! Please click here to view.

Take Heart, Oh Trimaris, in knowing that Her Majesty and I remain in the finest of health, and yet, even so, the time has come to choose our Heirs, to secure the Royal Lineage should ill befall us.

Know ye now, that 12 sets of noble contestants vie for the Throne of the 3 Seas of Power!  It is our Royal pleasure to publish this list now, for you to view.  In no particular order, here are your Contestants for the Crown!

1) Sir Almeric and Lady Avellina

2) Sir Logan and Baroness Aurelia

3) Lord Domenico de Carono and Comitessa Marcia Dulcitia

4) Honorable Lord Albrecht Hartweck of Ansfelden and Baroness Tatiana Heinemann

5) Lord Amicus Amici and Fiametta

6) Sir Iohannis and Lady Meade

7) Honorable Lord Hálfdan and Honorable Lady Serafina

8) Duke Kurn and Duchess Masie

9) Baron Cormacc and Lady Salaria

10) Mistress Kahlan and Duchess Grainne

11)  Sir Fernando and Ramette

12) Sir Johan Craft and Maestra Vivienne

Her Majesty and I are well pleased with this lyst, and look forward to seeing our Populace for a day of competition, court pomp and circumstance (perhaps with some surprises to be had!), revelry, feasting, Fire Dancing, and other such merriments as shall be devised hereafter!

Until then, 

Dietrich, King 

Anaya, Queen

Martinmass Moot Feast

The feast menu for Martinmass Moot (11/10 - 11/12) has been posted. Please click here to view.

Masque and Poet Laureate Competition at Fall Crown!

Unto our Kingdom's performers!! ❤ 

If you love to perform in any format that is not an original composition Masque), or you're a spoke-word poet, and you know it (Original Spoken Poetry, written and performed by the author), this competition is for you! 

Roses are Red,

Trimaris is Blue,

Come share your art-

with those who already, irrefutably, immeasurably, and most assuredly already love you - and all your hard work. 

Come Enter the Poet and Masque Laureate Competitions at Fall Crown Tourney. See the event schedule for time. See the Art Sci portion of our website for rules, or ping/email me today to learn more. 

May the Muse be with you!

We seek entertainers to amuse our populace at Martinmass Moot (Crown Tournament) November 10th-12th. We are looking for dancers, singers, musicians, magicians, or something surprising! Anything goes as long as it is entertaining and family friendly. 

We will have two half hour time slots to schedule, one on Friday night and one on Saturday evening. Your act can be 5-15 minutes. We will have a speaker system available for use. This will be pre-court entertainment during court business.

Apply by Facebook messaging me (Juniper May Hunter) and our stage manager Elizabeth Faulcon or by emailing queen@trimaris.org. Include when you are available (Friday, Saturday, or both), how long your act will be (5, 10, or 15 minutes), and any details about your act.

Save the dates! Trident Tourney 2024 - Torches of Darkwater (2/2/2024 - 2/4/2024)

As the frosty nights persist we gather to mark the halfway point through winter's darkness. It's a time of shared warmth, camaraderie, and friendly competition. Join us for Trident Tourney 2024 - Torches of Darkwater. More information can be found here. 

Volunteers needed!
Next weekend, 10/28 and 10/29, the Barony of Darkwater will begin setup for the Lady of the Lakes Renaissance Faire demonstration encampment. If you'd like to volunteer to assist with the setup or on the demonstration days, please sign up here.

Attention history buffs, artisans, and crafters! Have a skill from the Middle Ages that you're dying to share? We're on the hunt for passionate individuals to teach Thursday night classes. Whether it's calligraphy, brewing, costuming, or any other historical craft, your expertise is needed! No teaching experience required; just bring your enthusiasm and knowledge. Let's keep the spirit of the past alive! Interested? Click here to sign up and inspire others with your craft. Let the learning begin! 

Despite the relatively ugly sky, the rain has held out and may continue to do so, giving us some time to play. Practice is ON.

Hello, everyone! The weather for all of Trimaris is going to be reportedly wet and terrible, starting around 2pm and then throughout the night and tomorrow. I will keep an eye on the reports and give everyone definite go/no go at 6pm for fighter practice tonight at Redbug. As usual, I will announce it on the darkwater fighters page on Facebook and in the darkwater fighters channel on Discord. With any luck, this will be the last inclement weather we'll see this fall. Stay safe, my friends!

Fighter's Facebook Page

Fighter's Discord

Unto the Populace of Darkwater!

Have you ever been to court at a Baronial Event and seen the herald standing behind the Baron and Baroness, mangling names while trying to decipher calligraphy and thought, “I could do that so much better than that guy!”

Well, HERE IS YOUR CHANCE!

I will be stepping down as the Baronial Herald at Trident Tourney 2025, so I am beginning the search for a Deputy. If you are interested in being involved in court business, speaking for their excellencies, helping our new (and sometimes even older) members with their names and device submissions, and all other heraldically-related matters, please email me your SCA resume at herald@baronyofdarkwater.org.

The Darkwater Scribal meeting scheduled for tomorrow, 10/8, has been cancelled.

Housekeeping Reminder for anyone looking to enter in Kingdom Art Sci Faire in January. Please ensure you have a response from the KMOAS confirming you are preregistered (in case there is any tech/form mishap). Please feel free to reach out to your local MOAS or Kingdom Minister of Arts and Sciences for more on how to prepare for Kingdom Art Sci.

Click here for the form

Hello!!

There's a very good chance that some number of us brought home a cold or bug from Village Flair.

In an excess of caution we're going to move our live meeting at Joann's to an online meeting:

To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/ouw-vewo-cwa

Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 575-567-3266 and enter this PIN: 866 578 872#

To view more phone numbers, click this link: https://tel.meet/ouw-vewo-cwa?hs=5

Wise are the Monarchs who take steps to ensure the future of the glorious Kingdom! Know ye, Trimaris, that though Her Majesty Anaya and I be possessed of fantastic health and vigor, nonetheless, We now seek Heirs, to secure the Royal Line of Trimaris!

All those who wish to vie for the Crown shall submit written Letters of Intent to Us, no later than Close of Business 10/20/2023. Such letters shall be sent via Email to Crown@Trimaris.org and to Our Seneschal, seneschal@trimaris.org

The tournament itself shall be a Double Elimination, with the top of the Winner’s Bracket facing the top of the Loser’s Bracket in the semi-finals. The Winner’s bracket semi finalist need but win once to advance, while the Loser’s Bracket semifinalist must win twice.

Should you advance to the finals, know that your prowess shall be tested with more than just your chosen weapon form. The first round of the finals shall be fought with Longswords, a weapon style near and dear to your King. The second round shall be fought with Sword and Shield. The third round shall be fought with Polearms. The fourth round, should it be needed to determine a best out of five victor, shall be fought with Dual Weapons. Should the contest come to a fifth round, in this fifth and final round, the combatants shall each bring their best weapon form.

Each prospective competitor and consort must meet the Royal Lists entry requirements as set forth in the Organizational Handbook, and be willing and able to fulfill the duties of the Crown. No additional requirements to compete in Our Crown shall be imposed, beyond those so specified by Society or Kingdom law.

Queen Anaya and I look forward to receiving your letters of intent, and to a magnificent Crown Tournament!

Until such time, in God’s own greeting may you go, in peace and fellowship!

Dietrich, Rex

• There have been changes to the class schedule for Village Flair. Please click here to view the most up-to-date schedule. 

• To assist with finding class/competition locations around the Village Flair event, an interactive map has been created (see below). If viewing on a mobile device, after clicking on a location icon, touch the name of the location and a schedule of events will appear for that site.

• The class schedule for Village Flair is now live! Click here to view the day's classes.

• Village Flair will host 22 classes ranging from persona-building to mead-making throughout the day.

• Greetings Populace!

Village Flair is approaching and that means it is time to start preparing for the Largesse Derby! Help your Barony by competing in this fun competition that gives our Baron and Baroness largesse that will help them with gifts, thank yous, and more!! Please email me with any questions at Heffca01@gmail.com

Yours in Service,

Lady Ursula Blackpoole

• Hallo!

Greetings from your recently warranted Arts and Sciences officer. I have knowledge of 3 entries for Village Flairs regional arts and sciences judging. If you plan to be at Village Flair with your arts and sciences project, you could help a newbie out and give me a heads up. Thank you! Please feel free to email artsci@baronyofdarkwater.org anytime.

-Oddny

• We are looking for volunteers for the main gate at Village Flair. Dates/times needed as of this posting:

  • Friday (9/22) 5pm - 7pm

  • Friday (9/22) 7pm - 9pm

  • Saturday (9/23) 8am - 10pm

  • Saturday (9/23) 10am - 12pm

  • Saturday (9/23) 12pm - 2pm

If you would like to volunteer for one of the times above, please contact Lady Enid Hunter at Chatelaine@BaronyofDarkwater.org