Greetings!

Welcome to the Barony of Ildhafn, in the Kingdom of Lochac
(Australia & New Zealand)  

The SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) encompasses a group of affiliated societies around the world who are interested in all things medieval and renaissance.

The Barony of Ildhafn includes most of the Northern half of the North Island; however, there are two main concentrations of SCA members : the City of Ildhafn (Auckland) and the Canton of Cluain (Hamilton and the Waikato). The information on this website primarily pertains to the City of Ildhafn; here is the website of the Canton of Cluain. On this website you'll find various articles, announcements and information about upcoming events or things we've been up to in the Barony or in the wider SCA.

Event report: St Catherine's

Submitted by katherina on December 11, 2011 - 5:27pm

We had a lovely picnic, in spite of the windy weather.

It was a great pleasure to have the company of many gentles from Cluain - we know it's a long drive for a short event! - and indeed of some from Ildhafn city whom we've not been able to see as much of as we'd like through the year.

Ella's photos

Rapier Tourney Results

Submitted by katherina on December 4, 2011 - 6:27pm

The weather was foul, but the fencing fine. Don William de Cameron won two tournaments in a row.

End-of-year Ball

Submitted by katherina on December 1, 2011 - 11:45pm

For the last dance-class of the year, we dressed in our finest and had a small ball, choosing dances in turn from the Canterbury Faire ball list, or from amongst other favourite dances.

Canterbury Faire

Canterbury Faire is the largest SCA event in New Zealand every year, and is a favourite event and annual holiday for many members of the Barony of Ildhafn.

For more information, as it becomes available, see the Southron Gaard website. 

Event Date and Time: 
January 28, 2012 - 10:37am - February 5, 2012 - 10:37am

First Dance Class of 2012

Dancing a branleRegular Thursday-evening classes in renaissance dancing resume for 2012 on the 16th of February at City Dance.

If you've ever pondered taking up renaissance dancing, or you wished you could dance more at the Canterbury Faire ball, this would be a great time to start.

The format for 2012 will once again be open/beginner classes for the first hour, tailored to the levels of experience and fitness of all those who attend; followed by an advanced class in the second hour, for dancers who already have significant expertise in the area.

Event Date and Time: 
February 16, 2012 - 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Persian Delights - Middle Eastern Feast

from the stewards:

My Lords and Ladies

Cluain will be hosting a Middle Eastern Feast "Persian Delights" on Saturday Febuary 25th.

  • Time: first course to begin at 6pm and final course at 8pm
  • Cost:
    • $20 Adult members
    • $22 Adult non members
    • $10 Children under 12
    • $5 Children 5 and under

Feast will follow by The Belisha Middle Eastern Dancers

Anyone who is intrested in learning how to do Middle Eastern Dance, the
girls will be at the venue from 4 pm.

This is a limited numbers feast, so book early.

I will be posting a link to the booking form soon, meanwhile you can send me an email off list any allergies etc.

Looking forward to seeing you here

Yours in service
Cassia de la Rose
Gareth Robertson

Event Date and Time: 
February 25, 2012 - 4:00pm - 9:00pm

St Sebastian's

from the steward:

Greetings Good Gentles,

Let it be known that St Sebastians Archery Competition and Harvest Festival will be held at Braythwayte Manor on Friday 16th to Sunday 18th March. Details and booking form will be posted on the website in the near future. This is a heads up though so that you have time to prepare an entry for the A&S competition at the event which is to be “Baked or Brewed”.

  • “Baked” might be a Pie, some Biscuits, an item of Pottery, a Cake or perhaps some Bread baked over the camp fire at the event.
  • “Brewed” does not necessarily imply alcohol (it could be a herbal tea if such a beverage was period). Still, you have sufficient time to prepare that ale, mead or wine.

Entries will be scored by combining marks for the item itself and for the documentation. The item will be judged by the populace (so please make enough for everyone to have a taste). Your average score from the populace will be added to your score for the documentation.

Children are encouraged to enter and will be competing directly with adults. Allowances will be made for the age of the entrant when marking documentation.

There is likely to be a prize for the winner.

Enjoy!
Ed

Event Date and Time: 
March 16, 2012 - 4:00pm - March 18, 2012 - 2:00pm

Katherina's and William's Birthday Ball

BirthdayBall 196In honour of the coincidentally temporally co-located birthdays of Mistress Katherina Weyssin and Master William de Cameron, the Barony of Ildhafn presents an evening of dancing and board/card-games, with light refreshments provided, and a potluck supper.

Details to follow.

Steward: Ludwig von Regensburg (patrickbow@gmail.com)

Event Date and Time: 
May 26, 2012 - 6:30pm - 10:30pm

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