Come join us at upcoming local events! Ghosts, Ghouls and Goblins on Oct 11
Their Excellencies of Carillion are appointed by the Reigning Monarchs after consulting the Populace of the Barony. They represent their Royal Majesties and with their grace hold courts where they can recognize the people of Carillion with Baronial Awards and gifts.
From Máirghréad and Tysha, previous Baronesses: This past weekend was Southern Region War Camp. We have always loved this event. This was the event at which we were honored to be made Baronesses of Carillion six years ago. This is the event four days ago where we stepped down and handed over the Barony to a wonderful couple, Ellynor and Ciaran. The past six years have been both wonderful and heartbreaking. We stepped up right before the pandemic. We lost people we loved and we struggled to continue on by encouraging people to participate via Zoom and over the Internet. As we came out of the pandemic, people started coming back. Some people stopped playing, but new people started! We re-emerged and came together. We have had a fantastic time, attending events, guiding new people and recognizing the labors of our populace. We now step down to new adventures and to enjoy our “retirement”. The Barony is in wonderful hands with Ellynor and Ciaran. We cannot wait to see what the future brings!
The Barony of Carillion is located in the East Kingdom of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). It covers all of Ocean, Monmouth, Mercer, as well as parts of Burlington and Middlesex counties. We have two cantons: Forestgate (currently in abeyance) and The Keep by the Endless Sea. As a group we learn about life in the Middle Ages by getting involved in activities such as brewing, fighting, fencing, archery, calligraphy, music, dancing, cooking, and costuming among others.
What is the SCA?
The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is an international non-profit volunteer educational organization. The SCA is devoted to the research and re-creation of pre-seventeenth century skills, arts, combat, culture, and employing knowledge of history to enrich the lives of participants through events, demonstrations, and other educational presentations and activities.
Members of the SCA study and take part in a variety of activities, including combat, archery, equestrian activities, costuming, cooking, metalwork, woodworking, music, dance, calligraphy, fiber arts, and much more. If it was done in the Middle Ages or Renaissance, odds are you’ll find someone in the SCA interested in recreating it.
If you want to learn more visit the SCA about page!
I want to get involved!
Want to get involved but don’t know where to start? First lets make sure you are in the right place, the SCA has a tool to help you find your local group.
After you find your local group contact the Chatelaine (Also called Hospitaller or Castellan). They can help you with meeting schedules, every group has a monthly business meeting that are open to Newcomers. If you are interested in any particular activity, they can put you in touch with someone who can get you involved.
The Carillion Chatelaine can be reached through their email at chatelaine@carillion.eastkingdom.org.
