Wed, 2-Feb, 7 pm: Virtual Intro to Heraldry. A free-wheeling exploration of heraldry: choosing a name, designing arms, or participating as a herald. The session will be participant-led, so bring your questions to spark the conversation. (Dmitri Zhirov) https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89156497290?pwd=STNjeE5NVTRFQnBTNlJjRGRHYzZndz09
Virtual Bidding the Bedes-Intro to Paternosters. In the 13th-16th centuries in western Europe, prayer beads were a ubiquitous accessory. This class discusses the history and development of the paternoster, as well as information on making your own replica. (Elizabethe Alles)
Here is the latest and not-so-greatest news on in-person meetings. The officers met on Thursday evening and the decision was that, while numbers are trending down, they are not DOWN yet. Seeing the examples set by other Kingdom events, we are going to keep in-person meetings on hold until at …
Wed, 19-Jan, 7:30 pm: Virtual A&S Show’n’Tell. Join us to share and discuss your projects, in progress or complete. You can email pictures you’d like to share to BaronessAngharad@gmail.com before the session to add them to a presentation, or, if you’re on camera, you can share whatever is in your hand …
Wed, 5-Jan, 7 pm: Virtual: Reading the Room for Bards, Teachers, Presenters. Building rapport quickly with a group is crucial to the effectiveness of your presentation. Knowing how to read the environment, use and interpret body language and manage expectations could spell the difference between communal magic and train wreck. …
A&S Activities: January 2022 Mon, 3-Jan, 7 pm: Virtual Scribe’s Gathering. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82988129302?pwd=OWNleWFQYVFGMGFsYUpHMmlRNmFQQT09 Wed, 5-Jan, 7 pm: Virtual Reading the Room for Bards, Teachers, Presenters. Building rapport quickly with a group is crucial to the effectiveness of your presentation. Knowing how to read the environment, use and interpret body language and …
Many thanks to all the participants in our first “Not Necessarily a Cookie” Exchange. I wasn’t sure what to expect and was thrilled when 20-odd people contributed “Not just cookies” to the exchange. Like any first-time performance, there were some rough patches (My apologies to Elizabethe, Milesent and Edward), but …
Baron and Baroness, Crispin and Gianna Crispin and Gianna, Baron and Baroness of Cleftlands,have chosen to step down as your Baron and Baroness as outlined by Middle Kingdom Law and have begun the preparation for baronial polling for the sixth person(s) who shall represent the Cleftlands in this role. Our …
Greetings Cleftlanders! Hopefully you have seen the announcement from Their Excellencies that the Barony is beginning the process to help select new person/s to fill the role of Baron and/or Baroness. It is with deep gratitude that I thank Baron Crispin and Baroness Gianna for their service these past 4.5 years. …
Greetings unto the populace and friends of the Barony of Cleftlands. To paraphrase the words of a much beloved author of ours, the wheel of time turns, and ages come and pass, leaving memories. Although it seems like yesterday that we stepped into this role representing the Cleftlands, it was …
Wed, 17-Nov, 7:00 pm: SCA 101 taught by Jolicia, at Baronial Mtg Thu, 18-Nov, 7 pm: Armourer’s Guild Thu, 25-Nov: Thanksgiving. (A&S Activity for many Cooks!) Wed, 1-Dec, 7;00 pm: Wire-Wrapped Rings, taught by Jolicia, at Baronial Mtg Thu, 2-Dec, 7 pm: Armourer’s Guild Mon, 6-Dec, 7 pm: Virtual Scribe’s …
Baron and Baroness, Crispin and Gianna The barony hosted Regular Event on Oct. 23. Lord Tryggr Gillason received the Award of St. Alfred for service to Iron Key, and Lord Robert atte Northclyfe received the Azure Chalice for long-time service. Both are baronial awards. Virtual Bardic Madness is Saturday, Nov. …
Tue, 26-Oct, 7:30 pm Virtual Needleworker’s Guild: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88261643621?pwd=UGx1TTdPcVdNNWtHZFhDZkxYR0d5Zz09 Wed, 27-Oct, 7 pm: Artisan’s Show-and-Tell: Join Zoom meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89827491345?pwd=UXJONkI4eEJIWlR3TTZrQ3pKZFpWZz09 Thu, 28-Oct, 6 pm: Armourer’s Guild Again: In person at Ealdred and Clariel’s garage. Contact calum@wowway.com with questions. Further details are available on the Cleftlands calendar on our website, and …
Baron and Baroness, Crispin and Gianna Crown Tournament resulted in new heirs for the Middle Kingdom: TRH Arch and Runa. Submit awards recommendations through the kingdom service portal: https://services.midrealm.org/ Submit baronial awards recommendations by emailing Their Excellencies (baron@cleftlands.org, and baroness@cleftlands.org), or filling out the form on the baronial website here: http://www.cleftlands.org/award-recommendation/ Seneschal, Claricia …
On Saturday, October 16th in the Barony of Sternfeld their Royal Majesties King Ullr and Queen AnneLyse hosted the 103nd Crown Tournament at the Middle Kingdom. Once the skies cleared and the blows were counted, the Midrealm rejoiced in the knowledge that the heirs to the throne had been revealed. …
Wed, 20-Oct, 7:30 pm: Bannocks or Bust: In person class at meeting site. Thu, 21-Oct: Last week of No Armourer’s Guild Sat, 23-Oct: Regular Event: Classes, A&S Display Further details are available on the Cleftlands calendar on our website, and our group’s FB page.
Tue, 12-Oct, 7:30 pm: Virtual Needleworkers: Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88261643621?pwd=UGx1TTdPcVdNNWtHZFhDZkxYR0d5Zz09 Wed, 13-Oct, 6:30: Three SCA-Guided Tours at CMA (tours start at 6:30, please try to arrive by 6 pm) 11150 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH. Meet in the center of the Atrium. Thu, 14-Oct: No Armorer’s Guild. Sat, 16-Oct: Crown Tourney: …
Baron and Baroness, Crispin and Gianna The first Midrealm Schutzenfest since 2019 occurred Sept. 11 at the 5th Fletchings: The Return Flight archery event. The three winners were Forester Edward Brackenburye in the open hand bow division, Forester Woody in the crossbow division, and Forester Gladius The Alchemist in the …
Baron and Baroness, Crispin and Gianna Submit awards recommendations through the kingdom service portal: https://services.midrealm.org/ Submit baronial awards recommendations by emailing Their Excellencies (baron@cleftlands.org, and baroness@cleftlands.org), or filling out the form on the baronial website here: http://www.cleftlands.org/award-recommendation/ Seneschal, Claricia Masks are now required for all SCA activities that are held indoors, including combat. …
Baron and Baroness, Crispin and Gianna Submit awards recommendations through the kingdom service portal: https://services.midrealm.org/ Submit baronial awards recommendations by emailing Their Excellencies (baron@cleftlands.org, and baroness@cleftlands.org), or filling out the form on the baronial website here: http://www.cleftlands.org/award-recommendation/ Seneschal, Claricia Masks are now required for all SCA activities that are held indoors, including combat. …
