From Their Majesties: a statement on the reopening of activities in the West Kingdom
Greetings West Kingdom,
We have discussed the Board of Directors guidelines for resuming in person activities, and local and state guidelines. Our goal is to return the West Kingdom to normalcy, while doing our best to keep everyone safe and healthy. We are continuing to evaluate State and local guidelines, and will modify reopening plans as appropriate if conditions change.
Based on state and local guidelines, in person activities in the West Kingdom are canceled through July 31, 2021. We hope with all the positive progress we are seeing with COVID around vaccinations that we will be able to start the reopening process here in the West Kingdom.
The first planned step in resuming in person activities will be to resume in person local fighter practices and local business meetings and gatherings after August 1, 2021. This is assuming that continued positive direction is maintained concerning COVID, and that state and local guidelines allow gatherings….
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Greetings West Kingdom,
We have discussed the Board of Directors guidelines for resuming in person activities, and local and state guidelines. Our goal is to return the West Kingdom to normalcy, while doing our best to keep everyone safe and healthy. We are continuing to evaluate State and local guidelines, and will modify reopening plans as appropriate if conditions change.
Based on state and local guidelines, in person activities in the West Kingdom are canceled through July 31, 2021. We hope with all the positive progress we are seeing with COVID around vaccinations that we will be able to start the reopening process here in the West Kingdom.
The first planned step in resuming in person activities will be to resume in person local fighter practices and local business meetings and gatherings after August 1, 2021. This is assuming that continued positive direction is maintained concerning COVID, and that state and local guidelines allow gatherings.
The second step to resuming in-person events will be holding Fall Crown. We will provide an update regarding Fall Crown the last week of July. We are also monitoring current State reopening plans regarding convention type events to determine if an indoor 12th Night event will be viable. Final decisions regarding 12th Night will be made first week in August. This will lead us to knowing if Crown will be a two part event where our heirs step up that weekend, or if we can hold a 12th-night event for coronation. Our first choice to have a 12 Night event like normal and get the kingdom back to our standard schedule of events. It is also important to share with you all that We may have to restrict the number of people on site and it is possible that this event will not be a camping event.
We understand it is likely that local restrictions in some areas of the West Kingdom may allow for in person gatherings sooner. If a group meets their local restrictions and desire to resume in person activities, the local Seneschal can request a variance from Us, which We will consider.
Vaccination rates continue to increase and We believe that as more people are fully vaccinated, that restrictions will continue to ease. We share your desire to resume in person activities, and urge you all to hold steadfast for a while longer.
Uther, Rex Vera, Regina
Baron Gavin, Kingdom Seneschal
Long Live
Patrick & Sara
Princeps st Principessa Nebulorum
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Upcoming Events in and around the Principality of the Mists
No Principality events scheduled until further notice
Gold Key Wish List
Our Gold Key Minister works hard to ensure that newcomers are well and happily attired at events. He is currently working diligently to maintain and enrich the Principality’s wardrobes, and yet has need of certain items. If you have any of these items (in good repair) to donate, please contact Edric:- Tunics and other garb in Large Men’s sizes
- Garb for grammar school-age children
- Belts
- Veils and circlets or woven bands to hold them
- Cloaks
Your Principality Needs You!
The SCA is a volunteer-run organization, and there are plenty of opportunities to support the Principality of the Mists and use your valuable skills and talents (not to mention gain tons of gratitude and glory!) as an Officer of the Principality. The following Officers are curerntly seeking deputies to train as successors:- The Principality Archer (Organizes and oversees the safety and honor of archery activities).
- The Regalia Minister makes sure that all regalia gets to and leaves events intact and is stored appropriately, is seeking someone to assist her with the carrying to and fro of the regalia. Please contact her for details.
- In addition, the Principality Constable is always in need of trusty folk to help “sit gate” (help at the check-in area) at events. It’s easy, fun and a great way to meet new people and truly serve your Principality. Contact the Constable for more info.
- There are many other, less commital ways to help. Most people will gratefully accept an offer to simply help them carry stuff. At tournaments, the Lists Officer often employs young folk to act as Pages to carry cards to the Field Heralds. Staying after events to clean up afterwards helps your hard-working Autocrats stay sane. If you are new to the SCA, it is truly a wonderful way to meet people and get yourself known to others.
From the Arts & Sciences Minister
Greetings to the Populace of the Principality of the Mists From the Mists Ministers of Arts & Sciences: We are hoping to expand Arts and Sciences activities in the next two years, and to do a few familiar things a little differently. Please read on here for details about A&S activites for 2021. We are also very excited that their Highnesses are supporting the Silver Muse.
Archery and Equestrian Activities
There’s more to do in the Principality than fight or eat. Another year is on us as we plan out our equestrian calendar. Many interesting things will be going on with the horses of the Mist so check back! There’s more information on the Mists Equestrian page. And there’s a growing interest in archery. The Mists Archer has information for anyone interested or just curious about “bow’n’arrows.” And often there are loaner bows for those who don’t yet have their own.
Fighter Practices in the Mists
Here is a listing of fighter practices within the Principality. I have included all practices for heavy fighting, rapier and archery that I have been able to find. some practices are seasonal, so call ahead before making a long trip. I’d love to be able to include light fighting and seige weapons. If something is listed incorrectly, or if you know of a regular practice that I have left out, please contact me.
From the Silver Spoon
The current version of the Silver Spoon Competition Judging Sheet is on-line. The Minister recommends that potential competitors and judges (and anyone who is curious) look at it to see what we’re expecting in an entry. If you have any comments, corrections, recommendations, or questions, please contact the Minister of the Silver Spoon.Important Message from the Minister of the Saltatoris Nebulorum
Crystal of the Westermark, the Mists Minister for Dance, has information for the populace: what dance competitions are coming up, where to learn to dance outside of events, events that feature dancing, and more.
On-Line Award Recommendation Letter
Think someone deserves an award? Not sure how to write a letter of recommendation? The Kingdom Heralds have an on-line form that sends your recommendation to the current Prince and Princess of the Mists (or other sitting Royalty). The form guides you through the necessary information their Highnesses will need. Check it out: Award Recommendation Letter