Missives from Maestra (7/26/2024)

Greetings, Shirefolk,

To those journeying out to Pennsic at the end of this week, I wish good and uneventful travels, and a sweet time in the Debatable Lands. As promised however, I am posting links to various events, virtual and otherwise, that would be of interest.

For those not going to Pennsic: There is a demo scheduled for 08/03/2024 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Township of Washington Public Library 144 Woodfield Road Township of Washington, NJ 07676. They are looking for fencers and heavy fighters, musicians, artists, artisans, and storytellers. I would ordinarily go, but I have a prior commitment scheduled for that day. Please contact the good Master Tanaka Raiko and Percival Michaelson for more information.

Across the great river in Ostgardr, in the Canton of Northpass, John Barleycorn Day of Champions will be on 09/14/2024. It promises to be a full day of both martial and artistic feats as the province seeks its new champions. (Click on the event name to go to the event page on the East Kingdom Event Calendar.)

University of Atlantia‘s fall session is in person on 09/21/2024 in the Canton of Tear-Sea’s Shore (Charleston, SC), and virtual 09/22 – 09/23. 

  • If you wish to teach a class, class proposals are due 08/14/2024.
  • If you are interested in attending, student registration begins 08/26 and ends 09/18.

The link to see details: https://university.atlantia.sca.org/

Duke Brennan and Duchess Caoilfhionn host their Ducal Challenge on 09/28/2024 in Settmour Swamp. The good Duke and Duchess bid that combatants in both rapier and heavy weapons showcase their talents martial and artistic. The combatants are challenged to donate tournament prizes to the pool showing their art or a piece of art they have commissioned. (Click on the event name to go to the event page on the East Kingdom Event Calendar.)

Again, I wish all safe travels, and many fond memories as their harvest.

M. Ana de Guzman

Arts & Sciences Minister, Shire of Rusted Woodlands