The Barony of Madrone is the local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism. (SCA) Madrone is a Barony of the Kingdom of An Tir in the area modernly known as Seattle and northern King County, in Washington state. The Eastside of this area is known as the Canton of Porte de l’Eau, a sub-branch of Madrone.
What’s This Site About?
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.
For more information about the SCA and the Barony of Madrone, see our Welcome Page, or contact our Châtelaine (Orientation Specialist).
Madrone News
Monday, May 5 is Baronial Social Night, Bring Projects & Scribal
Please join us Monday, May 5th for Madrone’s First Monday Social Night & Fight Practice! Come work on any sewing or craft projects you might have going, or just come socialize! This Social Night might even have a bit of a scribal theme! So bring your parchment and paint if you’ve got ‘em! The Baronial Social is held upstairs, above the gym at Fight Practice. KapKa School, 510 N. 49th St, Seattle
All are welcome!
Athenaeum is a Major Barony Event on June 28. Mark Your Calendars for a Day of at an SCA Arts and Artisans Fair
Read about Athenaeum on June 28, where the Barony of Madrone hosts a day for artists and artisans to display and discuss their work in a non-competitive setting in an “Arts & Sciences Fair.” Click here.
Their Excellencies Need Largesse!
Barun Christopher and Barunin Gera give gifts wherever they go, to show off the arts and artisan skills of the people of Madrone. But they need items made by the people to give away! Small things are appropriate: needle cases, tool cases, beeswax, pouches, drawstring bags, small decorated wooden boxes, portable gameboards with pieces, are all great ideas. Food items are not appropriate. Ask your friends or the Coronets for more largesse ideas.
Please Help Chronicler Rowena Jade of the Lion Isles by Volunteering to Take Her Job
The Chronicler is a required office for the Barony of Madrone to continue in good standing with the SCA. Current Chronicler HL Rowena Jade of the Lion Isles needs a successor. Click here to read the duties of the office. Chronicler Jade will be happy to provide training.
If you are interested in filling the office of Chronicler, please contact the Barun and Barunin or HL Jade via FB Messenger or send an email to the Barun and Barunin, click here.
Exchequer (Treasurer) Seeking a Deputy/Trainee
The Exchequer is seeking a deputy to understudy this required position and become the next Exchequer. Training is available. Please contact the current Exchequer, Mistress Etiennette, to inquire about the office.
Seeking a Volunteer for the Position of Regalia Coordinator
The Regalia Coordinator is a position that is part of the Exchequer’s office. Do you like to track inventory? This gentle will inventory and keep track of Baronial Regalia, and note the condition. The gentle in this office would also propose a budget for maintenance and upkeep of regalia items, and coordinate as needed with the Chamberlain regarding storage and access. To apply for this position, please reach out to Exchequer Mistress Etiennette de Montagne and to the Barun and Barunin via FB Messenger or email them – click here.
Revised Draft of Barony of Madrone Policies and Traditions is “Out for Approval”
Your Barun and Barunin, Seneschale, Exchequer officer, and others have done the detail work of reviewing and bringing the required document “Madrone Policies and Traditions” up to current standards and aligned with Kingdom Law.
Please Support Your Barony with a Gift
Please support the functioning of our amazing Barony. The heavy combat and rapier participants rely on rental of the KapKa School (which we also use for Socials and Dance Practice), there are equipment repairs and equipment replacement. Please make a gift via PayPal or send a check. Click here. Thank you!
Canton of Porte de l’Eau
The Barony includes a subgroup known as a Canton, called Porte de l’Eau. The Canton is on the east side of Lake Washington and folks in Kirkland, Redmond, and Bellevue sponsor activities enjoyed by SCA participants in the region.
Our Barony has the wonderful and benevolent leadership of Barunin Gera Gangolffin and Barun Christopher MacEveny. Madronans can contact the Barun and Barunin with questions, feedback, and suggestions. It is our duty as Madronans to take note of accomplishments of our fellow Madronans and to recommend those who do service for an award.
Baronial Progress – Our Baron and Baroness travel to events throughout the kingdom of An Tir. See which events they plan to attend and plan to see them there!
Upcoming Baronial Events & Activities
Every Monday: Heavy and Rapier Fighter Practice
First & Third Mondays: Baronial Social/Practical Class
First Wednesday: Culinary Guild Business Meeting (virtual)
First Thursday and Third Monday: Dance Practice
Second Wednesday: Scribal Night
Third Tuesday: Porte de l’Eau Business Meeting (virtual)
Fourth Tuesday: Barony of Madrone Business Meeting known as Curia (virtual)
May 31, 2025: Lionhearts in the Park: Martial Championships
Baronial Calendar of Activities
Subscribe to our Baronial Calendar of Activities and find out how to join virtual and in-person local activities.
For information on virtual activities, contact the Seneschal or check the Baronial calendar, or announcements here in the News column and on the Barony’s Facebook page.
Baronial Curia (planning/business meeting) is held via web videoconferencing.
The notes of the Curia meeting are available for public viewing.
Serve as a Baronial Officer – Help Your Barony Thrive!
The Barony is run by volunteers who consent to serve for a period of time, usually two years, as one of the Baronial officers. Service can be based on interest and skills. Training is available. Serving the Barony is a wonderful opportunity to meet people and enhance your skills. Check out the open positions.
Contact the Barun and Barunin and the Baronial Seneschal if you are interested in volunteering for one of these positions. See Madrone News for open positions, or on the Officers page.
THE SCA PROHIBITS HARASSMENT AND BULLYING OF ALL INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS. Participants engaging in this behavior are subject to appropriate sanctions. If you are subjected to harassment, bullying or retaliation, or if you become aware of anyone being harassed or bullied, contact a seneschal, President of the SCA, or your Kingdom’s Board Ombudsman. Click here to read more.
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