Welcome to Altavia

A Barony in the Kingdom of Caid, in the Society for Creative Anachronism

On December 14th, 2024 Angels/Altavia Yule
will be held. Event Information is Here!

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Baron Griffith Von Bremen and Baroness Amabel Radleigh

The Barony of Altavia is a local chapter of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), an international organization dedicated to researching and re-creating the arts, skills, and traditions of pre-17th-century Europe. The Barony of Altavia includes the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Malibu, and is part of the Kingdom of Caid which includes Southern California, Greater Las Vegas Area, and Hawaii.

Members of the SCA study and take part in a variety of activities, including combat, archery, equestrian activities, costuming, cooking, metalwork, woodworking, music, dance, calligraphy, fiber arts, and much more. If it was done in the Middle Ages or Renaissance, odds are you’ll find someone in the SCA interested in recreating it. What makes the SCA different from a Humanities 101 class is the active participation in the learning process. To learn about the clothing of the period, you research it, then sew and wear it yourself. To learn about combat, you put on armor (which you may have built yourself) and learn how to defeat your opponent. To learn brewing, you make (and sample!) your own wines, meads and beers. You will frequently hear SCA participants describe the SCA as recreating the Middle Ages “as they ought to have been.” In some ways this is true – we choose to use indoor plumbing, heated halls, and sewing machines. In the dead of winter we have more to eat than King’s venison, salt pork and dried tubers. However, a better description is that we selectively recreate the culture, choosing elements of the culture that interest and attract us.

Altavia News From Their Excellencies
October 2024

Greetings, mein lieblings!

It has been a rollercoaster of weather conditions at the last few events. Bardic has remained attended as possible, as have archery and fighter practices.

Crown Tourney was Hot and we saw the implementation of the newly developed heat index measuring tools to keep everyone safe and functional. Altavians were scattered throughout contributing to the day and it yielded great results. Our new Highnesses Prince Valentine Martin and Prince Brocc of Alderden. We look forward to their eventual reign. Then we had a large turnout at the Angels Anniversary where the weather teeter-tottered, but Altavians took to the field and showed their prowess all the same. More recently we had attended the Rapier Open Tournament and were scattered throughout the pools. It was a nice refreshing site with plenty of shade and warm enough to be pleasant. A&S was hosted again at the B&B home at Runnymede Mannor. We look forward to hosting other sessions where and when desired.

Lastly as we prepare for the Great Western War, looming in the horizon. As we make preparations and pack for the event. We remind everyone to keep hydrated and take care of yourselves. It will likely be hot unless we can get the bat swarm to shift the clouds and cover the area. We would love to see everyone who can Volunteer and serve if possible. We look forward to seeing everyone who can make it.

Yours In Humble Service

THL Griffith Von Bremen

THL Amabel Radleigh
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