S.C.A.

Society For Creative Anachronisms

What is the SCA?

The Society for Creative Anachronisms is an international, educational organization that specializes in medieval recreation. To find out more about it please visit the SCA webpage.
How did I get involved?

A friend of mine was involved in the society a few years ago. He told me that they had "fighter" practice every Tuesday in Union Square Park, NYC, NY. I went to check it out in April, 1995. It was fun to watch. There were people wearing armor and carrying shields and rattan swords. Crack, bang, ouch a nasty leg shot. Crunch, a shot blocked by a shield. It was awesome. I was hooked.

What do I do in the SCA?

There are a lot more things to do in this society other than fighting. I am involved in several of the more gentle arts. The first thing I got into was making mead. Mead is a honey wine that is one of the oldest alcoholic beverages known to mankind. I got into costuming/garb making so I would have something to wear to events. I enjoy cooking, so it seemed natural to get into medieval cooking. I've helped in the kitchen at several events and I ran my first feast (feastocrat) in June, 1997. I am a member of House Raven's Moon, a medieval household (group of people) that specializes in the bardic arts (singing, poetry, and story-telling).

What's all this about a Japanese persona?

When people are participating in a medieval event, they assume a persona. A persona is who they are in medieval society. Where they come from, what time period (from 8th - 16th century), what they wear, are important to creating a persona. Titles are earned. A persona may be developed as much as an individual wants.

My persona is named Sakatsu Ujimeichi. He is from late 14th century Japan. At this point, I haven't developed an entire history for him. He holds no titles. Within House Raven's Moon, however, I am the household cook.

How does someone get involved?

I reside in the Crown Province of Ostgardr. You can also get info from SCA webpage.

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