CURIA MINUTES – AUGUST 26, 2025

Minutes of the August 26th 2025 Madrone Curia

Words from their Excellencies:

  • Please come help set up and take down the Baronial pavilion at Autumn War/Emprise of the Black Lion
  • We are still looking for largesse as we would like to start off our new Coronets with a stash for their use.
  • We will plan for step down and investiture of new Baron & Baroness at evening court at Autumn War/Emprise

Progress: September Crown, Wyewood Championships, Autumn War/Emprise,

Words from the Seneschal:

  • We should be hearing from the Crown about our new Coronets within the next couple weeks.
  • Still have not received approval of Customary.

Exchequer:

  • Check for Fighters Practice has been sent.
  • Check for Autumn War is due and will be sent once 2nd signature is obtained
  • 2nd Quarter report has been filed to Kingdom

Arts & Sciences:

  • The knife sheath making class is re-scheduled for Social at Kapka on Monday, September 8th.
  • We have many classes for Autumn War!

Chatelaine:

  • WorldCon demo went great! We had lots of people come by the booth! Including many former SCA members as well as many potential newcomers.
  • I’ve already received two emails from folks we met at the Con. Hopefully we’ll see more.
  • Big thanks to all the volunteers! I appreciate you!

Armored Combat: Had a “mock crown” at practice to let people know how a Crown Tourney would go.

Chamberlain: Thanks to Seneschal Bergdis for taking care of Peasants equipment needs while household was on COVID quarantine.

Herald: All quiet. No new submissions

Scribe:  First scribal social of the month had new comers as well as members of Aquaterra attend

Social Media: 3 new members admitted to Facebook group, 6 to Discord

Goldkey: 3 pieces of gear loaned out at Peasants – passersby who got roped into the fun

Rapier: We have a Deputy – Morgannus

Webster:

  • Very busy month with many updates to the website including polling information.
  • Also updated tools which required backend work because some updates broke others.
  • Thanks to Kerij-e for updating the site while Webster was out of town.

Chronicler: Nothing to report

PdL Seneschal:  PdL Curia is the Tuesday before Baronial – all are welcome, please check PdL FB group for Zoom link.

Sergeantry:

  • New candidates have received their quest books
  • We are working updating our Sergeantry and candidate pictures for our FB and Barony Website pages

8/25/25 Fight practice/social at Kapka

  • Sergeant Nicklaß Volkhart hosted a phoenix tournament for new heavy fighters in advance of September Crown.
  • Phoenix Tournaments are practice tournaments for newer fighters so they can gain experience in any and all aspects of how a tournament, specifically one at a Crown level event, is administered; and how each fighter can contribute to the efficient running of a tournament.
  • Nicklaß did a superb job handling the setting up of erics, running fighter check-in, lists and knowing when and how to clearly delegate tasks.

At Autumn War featuring Emprise of the Black Lion:

  • Candidate Bear Far-Wanderer will be teaching: How Best to Document Events with Photography
  • Candidate Tabby running/hosting: The Lion Share Free Market

Culinary: September Meeting will be on the 10th – come join us for most up to date info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216448495032593

Dance: Dance continues at:

  • Thursday, August 28, in Wyewood / Kent (4th Thursdays)
  • Thursday, September 4, in Porte de l’Eau / Kirkland (1st Thursdays)
  • Monday, September 15, in Madrone / Seattle (3rd Mondays)

Equestrian: Practice weekend will be Saturday September 6th. Come play & get authorized for ground crew! https://www.facebook.com/groups/madroneEquestrianguild

Socials: 1st Monday September (Labor Day) – cancelled/pushed back to next Monday the 8th.

Events:

  • Peasants (recap) – No injuries. About 80 attendees and managed to loop in several passers-by into the fun
    • Culinary guild covered expenditures that exceeded donations
  • Emprise / Autumn War (Sep 11 – 14, 2025) – Shaping up to be a great one with teachers from out of kingdom running classes, including Cut n Thrust from horseback – seeking armored combat volunteers to assist. Also seeking someone with a truck able to pull a small trailer.
    • Friday night – equestrian social.
    • Barun Kit & Barunin Gera will be doing roving court, and step-down will be Saturday evening.
    • Madrone camping wrangler is Lord Nicklaß Volkhart – contact him if you want to camp with the Barony
  • Baronial Banquet (Nov 1, 2025) – Scottish Rite Masonic Center in Shoreline.
    • $45 includes feast (with $10 discount for members). Kids have no site fee, but will need a feast seat for $15.
    • It is a dairy heavy menu of four courses. Attendees who have vegetarian and gluten free diets can be accommodated. Please contact event steward.
    •  Pre-registration will be up soon.

New Business

  • December 13th on calendar – seeking bids for event.
  • 2026 Rogue’s Tavern – bid presented. If Vasa Hall does not work out, will seek other venue