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The Steppes Letter
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To the Barony of the Steppes and her Canton of Glaslyn, greetings and thanks,
War of the Rams was so much fun. We had another great Steppes camp again this year.
As always it’s a busy time in The Steppes!
Sunday Dec 8th we will have a canvas banner class taught by Baroness Katheryn Cunningham at Makerspace.
Saturday Dec 14th is our Christmas party. Bring a potluck item to share. The Barony will provide the meats. Also bring a $15 gift for the gift exchange if you wish to participate. See the Facebook event page for more information.
Wednesday December 4th will be the last Newcomers Class in this session. A gift will be given to the person that attends all 6 sessions.
Don’t worry if you’ve missed any of our Newcomers classes- you can always attend the next season of classes.
Whewww!!! That’s a lot of fun and food! See everyone soon! Peter and Sarah
Missive From Our Oaken Excellencies
Inside this issue:
Missive from our
Excellencies
2
Words from our
Seneschal
3
Words from our
Officers
4-10
Words from
Glaslyn
10
Words for our
Newcomers
11
Words from our
Guilds and
Non-Guilds
12-13
Da’ud Bob
Movie Review
14
Event Report
Form
15
Calendar 16-17
Opportunities 18
Offices Openings/
Event Bids
18
Social Media 19
Disclaimer and
Credits
20
Official Newsletter of the Barony of the Steppes
The Steppes Letter DECEMBER 2019
Baron Peter Rhys Connor
Baroness Sarah Fynn Connor
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Words from our Seneschal
Greetings, Mighty Oakwood!
I write this on the eve of this year’s War of the Rams. However, I’m going to
look into the future a few days and say that it was a glorious event and that
we all had a wonderful time! (And that’s how we’ll all remember it by the time
you see this, so I’m sure I’m right.)
As you all know, our next big event to look forward to is Twelfth Night,
which will be held on January 4, 2020 at the Sherman Municipal Ballroom at
405 Rusk St., Sherman, TX 75090. The theme this year is King Arthur and
the Knights of the Round Table, and the event stewards are Lady Johanna
Jakobsdottir and Viscount Galen of Bristol. Baroness Alessandra Beatrice
Desiderio will be putting on a truly spectacular feast. It’s going to be a
wonderful event, and I’m looking forward to seeing you all there. Also, it
should go without saying, but many hands make light work and an event like
this doesn’t happen without the support of people like you. Please step up
and volunteer!
I’m pleased to announce that this year’s Christmas Party will be at the home
of Mistress Katerine le Roux d’Anjou and Don Alain de la Rue, who will also
be our new Baron and Baroness! This is your chance to come and get to
know them better and enjoy the hospitality of their home. Bring a dish to
share at the potluck and if you want to participate in the gift exchange, bring
a $15 gift that you would be happy to receive. To RSVP on the event
announcement on Facebook, go here: https://www.facebook.com/
events/2443837555934006/ and let everyone know you’ll be there.
Speaking of events, I know it seems like a long time from now, but we need
to be thinking ahead to Warlord. At this time, we do not have a bid. Please
consider if you are inspired to volunteer to make that happen.
I am pleased to announce that I have two deputies, Lord Caradoc and Her
Ladyship Aurelia Yverneau. However, we’d love it if someone else
volunteered as well. This is a great way to meet people and learn about how
things get done in the barony. If you’re interested, please email me at
Remember,
We are a Mighty Oakwood,
We are Family,
Seneschal
Lady Esmeralda Malaspina
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Words from our Officers - Herald
Greetings to the populace,
The winter months are a quiet time for the Oakenwald office. I hope that everyone had a good holiday, and that it continues through the year.
I am opening the office for applications to be my replacement. If you are interested, please contact the Central regional herald at [email protected].
Pax,
Duncan Hepburn Oakenwald Pursuivant
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Herald
Duncan Hepburn
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Words from our Officers - Rapier Marshal
Unto the Barony of the Steppes doth Abd al-Mahdi Jamal ibn Hakim, Rapier
Marshal of the Steppes sends greeting,
Queen’s Champion Tournament took place this month, miles from home, but
enthusiastically attended by a host of rapier combatants. The barony was
represented by five participants ranging from several Masters of Defense and
White Scarves to a cadet who comported herself with honor. Thanks to all who
help support Her Majesty Ansteorra.
Steppes rapier practices over the past month continue being an adventure. Our
lighting issues have become a thing of the past. With the help of Ld. Sean
Tabor, we have now secured a key to the park lights. Now we will be able to
practice with sufficient lighting for the entirety of practice.
Unfortunately, we continue to be affected by the irregularity of Texas autumns.
An arctic wave dropped temperatures to ranges that were not conducive to safe
and enjoyable conditions for two weeks of the month. However, on those
occasions when we were able to practice, eight to ten participants joined in
drills and sparring.
Thank go out to my deputies Ld. Sean Tabor and Ld. Llewelyn Brydydd Mir.
Their commitment to helping others during rapier practice makes this job all
the easier.
My “Weirdly-Related-Shout-Out” for this month goes to Don Guyon Dupree,
our former Steppes Champion. He has been kind enough to offer me a ride to
this year’s Queen’s Champions Tournament. This type of effort may not seem
all that important, but this gesture harkens back to the days when it was
commonplace for SCA members to offer opportunities to friends and
acquaintances to enjoy events by providing the means to attend.
Thanks again to all who continue to support rapier combat in the Barony.
In service to the Barony of the Steppes and the Dream,
Master Abd al-Mahdi Jamal ibn Hakim
Steppes Rapier Marshal
Rapier Marshal
Master Abd al-Mahdi Jamal ibn Hakim
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Greetings from your friendly neighborhood knights marshal!
An early season cold snap in November forced us to cancel two of our
practices. Many thanks to those that have stepped up and taught. We are
well into tournament season and we are spending a lot of time on one-on
-ones. I am still in the process of trying to get a monthly armor
workshop together over at makers space. If you are interested in helping
out, please let me know.
As I enter my second year in office, I am looking to the future, so I am
trying to identify some deputies. If you are interested let me know. You
do not have to be a fighter to be a marshal.
Ld. Caradoc Cadwgan Douglas
Knights Marshal
Words from our Officers - Chivalry Marshal
Chivalry Marshal
Ld. Caradoc Cadwgan Douglas
Greetings Steppes!
Both practices this month were a beautiful, grand 'ol time! We had 10
archers at the 1st Sunday practice and four at the 3rd Sunday practice.
Practices are each 1st and 3rd Sunday at 601 Gross Rd, Mesquite, TX
75149 from 2p.m. until ~5p.m.
Loaner bows and arrows are available. Range provides water, but I highly
recommend bringing your own preferred form of electrolyte drink/
mix.
Remember to check-in at the office when you arrive so they can get a
head count. Also, anyone that has not signed a waiver with the facility
during a previous practice will need to, so please bring a photo ID.
YIS,
Lady Aibinn ingen Eremon
Words from Our Officers - Archery Marshal
Archery Marshal
Lady Aibinn ingen Eremon
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Words from our Officers - Minister of Arts and Sciences
Greetings Steppers! First of all I want to thank Lady Elionora for stepping up to be my deputy! She will be handling the A&S schedule and meetings the months I will not be available. I'm sure she will do an awesome job! November passed in a flash! I can't believe we are only one A&S meeting away from New Year. This month our regular A&S meeting was shared with business meeting, but we still got charters done and delivered to all our wonderful illuminators! If you want charters to paint, or have charters ready to be delivered, send me a message and we can coordinate pick up. This way no one who wants to paint is left wanting. This coming December we have a very Exciting class! Mistress Katherine Cunningham has offered to teach a class on canvas banner painting that is going to be held on December 8 at the Dallas Makerspace! If you have ever wanted a sturdy banner for your encampment or table this is your chance to learn how to make them! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach me either through this email or through Facebook. In Service, Lady Sofia Speranza (MKA Francisca Moreno) Minister of Arts and Sciences, Barony of the Steppes
MOAS
Lady Sofia Speranza
mailto:[email protected]
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Greetings and Salutations to the Great Barony of the Steppes!
The Annual Inventory of the Baronial storage unit took place on Sunday, October 27th. Many thanks to all who showed up and assisted with the cleaning out and inventory of goods, especially Lady Esme', our fearless Seneschal and (dead) rat-catcher! At the November Business meeting, the 13 officer's banners were passed out and photos taken. The new rectangular pavilion top was also received from Panther Primitives and it was christened "Belle". A large Rubbermaid box was purchased for our new Belle. The Financial Committee moved and approved a motion to have the old "Beauty" (aka the Crone) taken apart and turned into a large full achievement banner. Beast is still the Beast and will be used the same. Belle will have the full achievement painted on it sometime after the first of the year. Fortunately, Mistress Honour still has the pattern for the achievement that she made for Beauty. The Financial Committee discussed, voted, and approved adding the Steppes European Dance Champions, Myfanwy and Tuathal, to the list of comps for 12 Night. There was a motion to give the 3 Round Archery Bats in storage to the Shire of Rosenfeld as they have not been used by Steppes in several years. The motion was seconded, voted upon, and approved. Master Duncan Hepburn is still our acting Quartermaster as the one application for the position was withdrawn. The position is still open for applications. If you would like more information about this position, please speak with either Master Duncan or myself. And many, many thanks to Master Duncan for his willingness to help with this office. Thorin will be stepping down from the At-Large member position of Financial Committee as of January. Many thanks to Thorin for his service to the barony these past few years. Applications will be taken until the December business meeting for this position. You must be a paid member to apply and will need to take the Exchequer's Financial Policy class at the next possible Round Table or King's College or have taken it within the past year. The committee meets once a month at the end of Business Meetings and also for a specific purpose or emergency action. Items can also be discussed by electronic communications. Please send your application to myself, the Seneschal, and Their Excellencies. Applications shall be considered and voted on by the populace at the December Business meeting. In Service to Crown and Kingdom, Mistress Xene Theriane, OL, OP, etc.
Words from Our Officers - Exchequer
Exchequer
Mistress Xene Theriane
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THE STEPPES LETTER
Greetings Steppes! I’m looking for a deputy Chronicler at this time, perhaps someone to fill my shoes next summer when my tenure is up. Current responsibilities would be to provide edits and general familiarization with the newsletter format and rules. Please email me if you have an interest in providing a behind the scenes, but exceptionally important, service to this great barony! As always, a friendly reminder that any new content for the newsletter must be submitted by the 15th of the month and any regular content by the 20th of the month.
In Service,
Lord Wladyslaw Nyílas Chronicler of the Steppes
Chronicler
Wladyslaw Nyílas
Words from our Officers - Chronicler
Greetings Steppes and Glaslyn, Sometimes there are some really fun things to do as Hospitaler. One of those things happened on the 9th. The Lonestar Council of the Boy Scouts were having a jamboree at the Texas Speedway in Fort Worth. I was invited by Central Region to help with the demo. I had all my Hospitaler info and I had my loom there, warping it. We had hundreds of kids, parents, and leaders come by throughout the day. They were all interested in the SCA. Of course it helped that the table next to mine had lots of weapons on display. Also we had the list field set up right across from us. The fighting was a big draw and between rounds the fighters were talking with the kids, letting them try on chain mail and helmets. They were all in the Elfsea area, but it was still a worthwhile experience. In Service Johanna Jakobsdottir Hospitaler Barony of The Steppes
Words from our Officers - Hospitaler
Hospitaler
Johanna Jakobsdӧttir
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Greetings to the Barony of the Steppes! I hope everyone had fun at War of the Rams. The Steppes Shield Wall stood firm to the end! Twelfth Night website is up and current for all available information. Make sure to follow the pre-registration link to register for the feast! As always, let me know know via email ([email protected]) if you find any issues or anything missing on the site.
Yours in service, Hákon the Blacksmith
Words from Our Officers - Webminister
Webminister
Hakon the Blacksmith?
Greetings, Glaslyn!
We will continue to have fighter practices as long as the weather is
cooperative. Hope to see y'all out there!
IS,
Lady Alhdryð Ceorlstrange
Words from the Canton of Glaslyn
Seneschal of Glaslyn
Lady Alhdryð Ceorlestrange
THE STEPPES LETTER
We always welcome youth fighters to our practice! It is in the same location
as chivalric and rapier if you want to join us. We are in need of more youth
marshals at practice so that we can start building our youth fighter contingent
to even greater numbers!
Please contact the hospitaler to get in touch with me if you can help or if you
have any questions.
YIS
HL Alexandra Notte Clare
Central Regional Youth Boffer and Youth Rapier Marshal
Words from our Officers - Youth Marshal
Youth Marshal
HL Alexandra Notte-Claire
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Words for our Newcomers
Thank you to all the presenters and everyone who attended classes. We are down to only
two classes remaining! If you’re thinking about attending the War of the Rams this month,
you should stop by for our next class. We will cover the topics of attending events and
camping.
Classes are held in the Party Room at Fuddruckers located at 4520 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX
75287 (DNT & Frankford Rd). Class starts at 7pm if you plan to eat please arrive early to get
food so class can start on time.
Below is a list of the third session class dates and subjects:
Dec 4th– Class VI: How to get more Involved
Any and all are welcome to join us. Hope to see you there.
In service,
Astrid Flokadottir
Steppes Newcomers Academy
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The Steppes Bowyer and Fletchers Guild is the oldest archery guild within Ansteorra
that we know of surviving even the later established now defunct kingdom's
archery guild. The Guild exists to share knowledge between members and instruct
others how to accomplish all the projects, skills, and items required to round out
personal kits for our SCA archery community. We have recently included thrown
weapons and siege weapons to our instructional activities since the kingdom has
combined all airborne missile activities together.
Guild meetings are a bit sporadic at the moment but ideally we will meet on the
last Friday of the month at a guild members’ home. If you want to know when the
next meeting is, please contact either HL Ironwyrm or the archery marshal who will
then put you in contact with him. [email protected]
Steppes
Bowyer and
Fletchers
Guild
Guild & Non-Guild Announcements
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Greetings Steppes,
Currently no meetings are planned, but keep an eye out here each month for more
details. Also join the Facebook group at: https://www.facebook.com/
groups/904474829584183/?ref=share
Steppes
Loose
Association
of Brewers
(SLAB)
mailto:[email protected]://www.facebook.com/groups/904474829584183/?ref=sharehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/904474829584183/?ref=share
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Steppes
Music and
Vocal
non - Guild
Greetings, The St. Romanos Chorale and The Oakwood Consort's Calendar of rehearsals and performances. Contact Mistress Xene at [email protected] for addresses and more information.
Remainder of 2019 12/3 - 7 PM: practice at Esme's 12/7 - All Day: Dragon's Fire Tor Yule Revel practice and singing Christmas music in Glen Rose, TX. See Kingdom Calendar for location. 12/8 - 4PM: History of the Carol in Dance and Music: First United Methodist Church of Cedar Hill, 128 N. Roberts Rd, Cedar Hill, TX 12/22 - 4PM: New Life in Christ Lutheran, 311 South Cockrell Hill Road, Duncanville
Program and music can be located at http://www.twmarsh.net/music/2019/09/medieval-christmas-2019-the-carol/ Early 2020 1/4 - All Day: Steppes 12th Night and Baronial Investiture, we will performing Medieval Christmas Music and dance music for the afternoon ball and dance competition. See Kingdom Calendar website for location. 2/1 - *tentative* Candlemas. See Kingdom Calendar website for location. In Service to Crown and Kingdom, Mistress Xene Theriane, OL, OP
Guild & Non-Guild Announcements
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Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer’s Curse I swear, there are times when you can have a pretty good idea of whether you’re going to like (or dislike) a movie just by looking at the title. For example, if a movie title starts with a particular kind of word (for example, “Deathstalker,” or “Barbarian”) and ends with a number, you can be pretty sure that it’s not ever going to be on your list of “Best Movies of All Time.” To cite just two examples which have been reviewed before: Deathstalker II was one of the worst movies I’ve ever had the “pleasure” to review; and Barbarian Queen II: The Empress Strikes Back, well, I was always told that “if you can’t find anything nice to say, you should not say anything,” so I’ll just go ahead and stay silent about it. This time. (You can ask me later, if you just can’t live without knowing Da’ud Bob’s opinion!) Well, this month’s movie is no different. This 2015 flick’s title begins with “Dragon” and ends with “3,” so you know it’s problematical right off the bat. And the fact that it went straight to video is another huge clue. But there it was, just calling out for my attention of a Saturday evening, and I did not have the strength to resist. (Well, our motto is, after all, “We watch ‘em so you don’t have to.”) And so it is that this month, Da’ud Bob reviews for you Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer’s Curse. Starring Ben Kingsley as the voice of the dragon Drago, Julian Morris as the squire Gareth, Tamzin Merchant as Rhonu, Jassa Ahluwalia as Lorne, Jonjo O'Neill as Brude, Jake Curran as Traevor, Dominic Mafham as Sir Horsa, Christopher Fairbank as the Potter, Ozama Oancea as Begilda, Harry Lister Smith as Kalin, Daniel Everitt-Lock as Cuthbert, and Serban Celea as Sir Wulfric, the synopsis for this movie was “When aspiring knight Gareth goes in search of a fallen comet rumored to contain gold, he is shocked to instead find a set of dragon eggs guarded by the dragon Drago. After Drago saves Gareth's life the two become intricately bonded, and must work together to defeat an evil sorcerer and stop his reign of terror. Along the way, Gareth learns the true meaning of being a knight in this fantasy action-adventure. Classical elements make this medieval epic one for the (middle) ages.” Yeah, sure, let’s go with that. Good points: The wagon, with its solid wheels. The CGI dragon was pretty well done (most of the time). The movie is only 97 minutes long. Bad points: The costumes, and pavilion, are from an odd mix of periods, few of them being contemporary with the time of the setting for this movie. Bullying the peasants, merchants, and artisans for protection money. Calling Merlin, of King Arthur fame, “the first Druid.” The use of the phrase “knight in shining armor” in a time before plate armor (although a few pieces do show up in the movie) is entirely anachronistic. Sharpening a sword with a rock. Rhonu’s green makeup vine-like facial “tattoos.” The plot is a bit disjointed, with too many bits and pieces to fit together truly well into a single narrative. Indeed, the whole thing comes across more like an adolescent fantasy tale than a serious movie with a compelling plotline and fully-developed characters. Zero breasts. One gallon of blood. 46 dead bodies. Magical fire fu. Wooden stick fu. Sword fu. Arrow fu. Flaming breath fu. Sickle fu. Dagger fu. Broken arrow fu. Gareth rolls. Horses roll. Gratuitous Stonehenge-style stone circle in medieval Scotland. Gratuitous (post-Roman) Druids. Gratuitous meteor. Gratuitous flash powder. Gratuitous hung men. Gratuitous eye patch. Gratuitous exploding dragon egg. A 52 on the Vomit Meter. 1½ stars. Da’ud Bob says, “Remember, if the title begins with ‘Dragon’ (or ‘Deathstalker,’ or ‘Barbarian,’ or some similar word) and ends with a number, beware! You have been warned, and have only yourself to blame if you watch it. Check it out!”
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Da’ud Bob Movie Review THE STEPPES LETTER
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In order to get a better idea of how people feel about and/or participate in various events and meetings the group and
kingdom hold, here is a form to review said events and meetings! If enough reports are submitted to me following an
event, I (your Chronicler) will use them to garner enough information to write up a small blurb about the event. Then
the populace can read about all the fun they missed! You may answer as many or as few questions as you are
comfortable with. Any information in the article will be strictly confidential and no names will be used without
permission (as per SCA guidelines!). If you wish for your review to be published directly or are willing to allow it to be
quoted in the write-up, please fill out a release form, located here: https://www.sca.org/docs/pdf/ReleaseCreative.pdf
Email completed forms to: [email protected]
A name is required only if you want credit given for your article or are willing to allow direct quotation of said report.
Your name:___________________________
Name and Date of Event:_________________________
1. What was the most interesting thing to happen on the way to/from event?
2. What was your first impression of the event?
3. What was the most interesting thing at the event and why?
4. Would you consider the event worth your time, travel, and money?
5. What was the best unexpected occurrence of the event?
6. What was the funniest thing you saw at the event?
7. Altogether, how much did you spend on the event?
8. How did the event help you experience the SCA or medieval lifestyle?
9. Was the event educational for you and in what way?
10. Describe the garb you wore (was it a "theme" event?)
11. What was your overall impression of the event?
12. What would you have done differently if you had been in charge of the event?
13. How did you contribute to the atmosphere or authenticity of the event?
14. Was royalty there? Which ones?
15. Who won the contests/tournaments?
16. What was served at feast, and what was *good* at feast?
17. What did somebody who didn't go *really* miss?
Event Report Form
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- Blue items are local events. - Italicized items are kingdom events. - Bold items are out of kingdom events.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Archery
Practice
2
3 Music
Practice
4 Newcomer’s
Academy
5 Heraldic
Hangout
6
7 Stargate Yule
& Middle
Eastern
Dance
DFT Yule
8 Music
Performance
9 Glaslyn
Practice
10 Chivalry
& Rapier
11
12 A&S & Scribal
Meeting
13
14 Wiesenfeuer
Yule
15 Archery
Practice
16 Glaslyn
Practice
17 Chivalry
& Rapier
18
19 Business
Meeting
20
21
22
Music
Performance
23 Glaslyn
Practice
24 Chivalry
& Rapier
25
26
27
28
29
30 Glaslyn
Practice
31 Chivalry
& Rapier
1
2
3
4
November 2019
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Steppes Meetings
First and Third Sundays, 2 PM-5 PM – Archery Practice at 601 Gross Rd, Mesquite, TX 75149
Mondays @ 6 PM – Glaslyn Chivalry Practice at North Lakes Park 2001 W. Windsor Dr., Denton, TX
Tuesdays @ 7 PM – Rapier Practice at 801 N Floyd Rd, Richardson, TX 75080.
Tuesdays @ 7 PM – Chivalric Practice at 801 N Floyd Rd, Richardson, TX 75080.
Tuesday 3 @ 7PM – The Music Guild of the Steppes is planning to meet for music and singing at Esme’s home in
Richardson. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Wednesday 4 @ 7 PM – Newcomers’ Academy at Fuddruckers on 4520 Frankford Rd, Dallas, TX 75287
Thursday 5 @ 7 PM – Heraldic Hangout at Clawhaven Manor17919 Meadowchase WayDallas, TX 75287
Sunday 8 @ 4PM – The Music Guild of the Steppes is planning to meet for a performance at First United
Methodist Church of Cedar Hill, 128 N. Roberts Rd, Cedar Hill, TX. Contact [email protected] for more
information.
Thursday 12 @ 7 PM – A&S Night at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1333 Beltline Road, Garland, TX
Thursday 12 @ 7 PM – Scribal Meeting at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1333 Beltline Road, Garland, TX
Thursday 19 @ 7 PM – Business Meeting at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1333 Beltline Road, Garland, TX
Sunday 22 @ 4PM – The Music Guild of the Steppes is planning to meet for a performance at New Life in Christ
Lutheran Church, 311 S. Cockrell Hill Rd. Duncanville, TX. Contact [email protected] for more information.
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Calendar Details
12/07 – Stargate Yule and Middle Eastern Dance Championship at Resurrection Metropolitan Community Church
2025 West 11th St, Houston, TX 77008
12/07 – Dragonsfire Tor Yule at 1019 Northeast Barnard St, Glen Rose, TX 76043
12/14 – Wiesenfeuer Yule at St. Augustine of Canterbury Church 14700 N May Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73134
Kingdom Events
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Local Offices Open for Applications
Opportunities
Currently there are three open offices! Quartermaster, Herald, and Financial Committee Member positions are open for new
candidates for office. If you are interested in holding the Quartermaster or Herald position, please fill out an application and
contact the Seneschal for further instructions at [email protected]. Instructions for joining the financial committee
can be located in the Exchequer Officer Report on page 8. And as always, if you have interest in being a deputy please contact the
officer of the position you wish to assist with for further information. This can be a great steppingstone to becoming an officer in
the future.
YIS,
Seneschal of the Steppes
Lady Esmeralda Malaspina
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Steppes Business Meeting 3rd Thursday of the Month from 7 PM to 9 PM Spring Creek BBQ at 14941 Midway Rd, Addison, TX 75001 This is open to the Populace! If you have topic to discuss and you are not able to come, please send them to our Seneschal to update the Agenda. Officers, the same goes for you. The Financial Committee meeting is after Business meeting. Chivalric and Rapier Fighter Practice Tuesdays 7 PM Heights Park,801 N Floyd Rd, Richardson, TX 75080 A&S Nights 2nd Thursday of the Month from 7 PM to 9 PM Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1333 Beltline Road Garland, TX 75040-3267 This is on Beltline, at N Garland Rd. You will see a large sign for a car wash. Parking is behind the church. This is a monthly meeting, held the second Thursday of each month, for sharing in our interests in the arts and sciences. There are several tables, so bring a project if you have something you want to work on. Contact [email protected] for further information. Hosted my Mistress Honour du Bois. Every Scribal night will have open charter painting for those who wish to paint our awesome charters as well as some structured classes ranging from beginning to advance techniques as well as original scroll work. We will be planning and working on scrolls for our baronial events too, so bring your ideas. Contact [email protected] for further information. Glaslyn Mondays 6:45 PM – 10 PM (Except Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve) North Lakes Park 2001 W. Windsor Dr. Denton, TX From I-35 E in Denton, Texas exit University Drive (Hwy 380). Go east on University Dr. Go north on Bonnie
Brae St. Go east on Windsor Dr. Just past the baseball fields, turn left (north) into the parking lot. Continue
around as if you are going to the soccer fields. Practice is in front of the basketball court on your right,
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Social Media
1. Barony of the Steppes - https://www.facebook.com/groups/baronyofthesteppes/ Unofficial group
2. Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA)- Official Facebook group for the SCA
https://www.facebook.com/pg/SocietyForCreativeAnachronism/about/?ref=page_internal
3. Legion of Swashbucklers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/253854098018212/about/ Open to all rapier fighters.
4. Steppes Cooks: This group is for those interested in cooking.
5. Steppes Calligraphers and Illuminators Guild
6. Canvas Castle Showcase- https://www.facebook.com/groups/471086229603006/ Show off your tent, camping furniture,
or anything that makes your camping experience more homey.
7. Elizabethan Costume- http://www.facebook.com/groups/29374273995/ For those people fascinated with the clothing,
accessories, hairstyles, cosmetics, etc. of the 16th century. Although the name says "Elizabethan," anything from the
Tudor period (1485-1603) is fair game for discussion.
8. Garb for Sale - http://www.facebook.com/groups/130311470376509/ For selling clothing, camping equipment, feast
gear, period books and services.
9. SCA Runway - https://www.facebook.com/groups/460750480615188/?ref=ts&fref=ts For showing off your fashion.
10. Tudor Conversations- http://www.facebook.com/groups/TudorWorld/ An on-going conversation among enthusiasts
of the 16th century exploring the world of the Tudors, with occasional excursions among the early Stuarts.
11. Viking Clothing https://www.facebook.com/groups/279611679205/ For all clothes Viking!
12. Vikings of the SCA - http://www.facebook.com/groups/244158265607631/ For those interested in all things "Viking"
related in the SCA.
13. SCA Equestrian - https://www.facebook.com/groups/34623283817/ For those interested in Equestrian Arts.
14. SCA Garb - http://www.facebook.com/groups/scagarb/ For discussion of researching and making all types of garb.
15. SCA Camping - https://www.facebook.com/groups/367915673351579/ For discussion of period camping gear.
Helpful SCA & Ansteorra Web Links
There are many sites on the Web and Facebook for SCA interests. Below are a few. This is in no way an endorsement for any of
the groups listed, or a final list. It is just a way to direct people to groups that they might not know about, that may be of interest.
www.sca.org
www.ansteorra.org
http://historian.ansteorra.org/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page
Needs much updating, let's all get on that!
www.steppes.ansteorra.org
www.calendar.ansteorra.org
www.hospitaler.ansteorra.org
www.heraldry.ansteorra.org/honors (Awards List)
Book of Face Groups
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This is the December 2019 issue of the Steppes Newsletter, a publication of The Barony of the Steppes of the
Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. The Steppes Letter is available from Erin Rinehart:
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Incorporated, and does not delineate SCA policies.
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Thank you to the following artist and photographers for your contributions to this newsletter:
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