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
Madrone Needs You to Be Red Tree Pursuivant (That’s the Baronial Herald)
Please volunteer to be Madrone’s Herald. It’s an administrative job, yes, but there’s a secret language, things to learn, and the Herald adds to our pageantry. It’s a great way to help the Barun and Barunin with their duties, and a way to learn interesting things about how the SCA functions. It’s a required Barony office. Please volunteer. Read more here.
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. Click on the links to learn more about these opportunities.
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!
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.
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.
Photo of the Barun and Barunin at the Emprise of the Black Lion in September, courtesy of Barunin Gera
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)
February 8, 2025: Rogue’s Tavern
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 taking place via web videoconferencing until further notice.
The notes of the Curia meeting are available for public viewing.
Baronial Herald
Apply for the job of Deputy Herald and learn the ways of a Barony Herald, to succeed the current herald. This is a required office for the branch.
Exchequer (Treasurer)
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.
This is the official website for the Barony of Madrone of the Society for Creative Anachronism, Inc. (SCA) and is maintained by the Webminister who may be contacted at madrone.webster (at) antir.org.
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