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AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENTS It is the wish of HE Bjar the Blue that there be Youth of Montengarde are worth in might and skill and ought to be represented upon the field and within the court. Thus let it be known that Riiker Karinasson has been asked to be the first bearer of the Thorn Banner*,…

Let it be known that we gather again for 12th Night (15th January 2022), there shall be a Tournament to find our next Champion of Arts & Science. In recognition of our close history with the shires of Ayresgarde and Windwyrm, we would open the lists to include them as well. No membership is required…

The idea is simple – we gather on a Sunday afternoon (between 2 – 5 pm) in garb, practice socially distancing with masks and appropriate safety (double vax / negative test in last 3 days), and take some pictures to share! To keep it in line with expectations, we will be signing in with contact…

Have you heard that Montengarde Samhain is happening online?Information can be found at the following Montengarde Samhain Event Page– includes schedule and class list The Official Facebook Page– for all that chatter about the event and last minute updates The Bardic Championship Details General description Looking forward to seeing you there!In Service to the Dream,HE…

Greetings to the mighty Kingdom of Avacal, Let all who read these words know that We, Vik and A’isha, King and Queen of Avacal, after consultation with the Kingdom Seneschal, Duke Albrecht von Rugen, put into place the SCA policy of requiring proof of COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours…

BIDS FOR 12th Night – DEADLINE OCT 20th, 6 PM (Prior to council)(an email of intent by Oct 13th would be appreciated) (pls. send to seneschal@montengarde.org, cc: excellencies@montengarde.org, exchequer@montengarde.org) These are strange times so we find ourselves seeking Bids for 12th Night (January 15 optimally, but fluid as per availability of halls to be found).…

Before the most recent surge, there was desperate hope for a local in person event before the end of the year. We looked forward being able to look to the faces of the populace as individuals were recognized for all the deeds great and worthy being done. The current trend of the infection numbers has…

“When the words come, they are merely empty shells without the music. They live as they are sung, for the words are the body and the music the spirit.” Unto the Gracious and most Talented populace of Montengarde does Countess Karina de Elephantide send Warmest and Melodic Greetings As with all things under the Heavens,…

As we potentially return to In Person Events, the Barony of Montengarde seeks possible venues and event teams for the following  Fall Event (traditionally called Samhain) Nov 7, 2021  Seeking site able to accommodate our Bardic Championship. Indoor space available for fighting in the event of poor weather a bonus.   This is only three…

The latest announcement from the Board of Directors regarding COVID precautions. TLDR – Be responsible for your choices. Events and activities require sign in. Post notice that risk cannot be completely eliminated & the individual is responsible for their own safety. https://www.sca.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/AugustInPersonActivityResolution.pdf Be well, be safe In Service,HE Bjar the Blue

These are the words spoken by Her Excellency Bothilder, Baroness of Montengarde at Dragonslayer (June 19th, 2021). Any error in their transcription lies with my, Bjar. Attend well her words. “Greetings Avacal and MontengardeI address you today to make it publicly known that I’ve made the difficult decision to step down as Baroness. As some…

Your Challenge is to tell us how you would, could or will slay the dragon that plagues our lands. WINNER – Nidira (Asa)! The people of our History have shown us through there works of art and stories that their imaginations have been no less than our own, yes we reenact history……… Also this event…