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Honoring the Hands that Craft Scrolls: Understanding the Value of Scrolls and Scribes
Ever wondered why some folks overlook the immense dedication, time, cost, and creative energy scribes pour into their work? And why are scrolls sometimes treated as disposable? Today, let’s dive into these intriguing questions and discover the captivating world of scribes within the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). Scrolls aren’t your average pieces of paper—they’re…
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Pigment Class Handout
This article is great for its information and how to, but the sources are even better. Have a look.
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Beyond Clothing: Exploring the Intricacies of Sumptuary Customs
Hey all! Recently at Lonely Tower’s fighter practice gathering the question of medieval clothing regulations and Calontir came up. Sitting in a park, under a tree I wasn’t able to look up information. Today I did. So Let’s dive into the fascinating world of sumptuary laws from both the medieval era and the Kingdom of…
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Exploring Lilies War XXXV: Snapshots from the Barony of the Lonely Tower
Hey all! Let me tell you about the amazing time I had this year at Lilies War 35. It was an eight-day extravaganza filled with sensational sights, engrossing experiences, and informative classes. Of course, there were a few meetings thrown into the mix to add variety. In fact, there were so many activities and picture-perfect…
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ChatGPT Unveiled: Exploring the Exciting Possibilities of AI Writing
So, let me tell you about this little adventure I had with ChatGPT. You see, there’s this local group I’m part of called the Barony of the Lonely Tower, and we’re about to welcome a new Baron and Baroness. Exciting times, right? Well, they asked for some help in writing award texts for the honors…
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Unleash Your Inner Artist at Lonely Tower’s Scriptorium
Exciting Changes in Lonely Tower’s Scriptorium! We have some delightful news to share with you today. The esteemed Barony of Lonely Tower has welcomed a new Baron and Baroness, Charles von Strausberg and Kathleen of Stonehaven. Their arrival during this year’s Lilies War has brought forth a wave of inspiration and exciting ideas for our…
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Google, Pinterest and AI: Modern Tools Helping Recreate SCA Period Items
Searching for pre-17th-century items to recreate is a big part of what we do in the SCA. It’s our thing, and it’s really exciting! Every item that inspires us to recreate something has a story behind it, and we love discovering those stories. We call this quest for information “research,” but it’s definitely not boring…
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1430’s Challenge For Baronial Birthday A&S Display
Hey Readers! Here’s a great story from another blogger. Enjoy! https://wp.me/p2czD9-jT