Chatelaine

Office of the Chatelaine

Barony of Cynnabar Chatelaine Pat West chatelaine.AT.cynnabar.DOT.org

Greetings, and welcome to Cynnabar! You're probably a bit overwhelmed and a little nervous. Many people have probably used terms such as "SCA name", "AOA", "feast gear", and "brass hat" around you, and it can make your head spin. Fear not! We have provided a helpful list of links below. Hopefully, between this and your newcomer handbook (see me or email me if you don't have one), you will have the necessary tools to begin the experience of a lifetime.

We've all been new at some point, so please feel free to ask anyone a question. We also have loaner garb for men, women, and children, so you don't have to worry about sewing a bunch of stuff for your first few events.

The most important thing to remember is, HAVE FUN!

Newcomer Information:

Finding a Local SCA Group - show your non-local friends how to join!
SCA Newcomers - A place for SCA Newcomers - A Yahoo News Group for Newcomers
A Map of the Middle Kingdom - Clickable detailed map of the Midrealm
A Map of the Known Worlde - the SCA Kingdoms
The Midrealm Calendar - events in our Kingdom
Downloadable Membership Form - if you decide to become a paying member (highly recommended, and required for fighting and officer positions)
SCA Online Membership - Easy way to become a member
My SCA Glossary of Terms
Middle Kingdom Awards
How the Middle Kingdom was Formed
Forward Into the Past - a very good reference for any newcomer
Hints for Choosing an SCA Name
CREATING A DEVICE - What is an Heraldic Device?
The Origins of Cynnabar - by our very own Baron Midair mac Cormaic! (Dr. Charles J. Cohen, PhD.)
Middle Kingdom Forms of Address and Sumptuary Customs - formal customs used in the Middle Kingdom of the SCA
House Leonthas - a wonderful household in our Barony