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I’m happy to announce that a project we have been working on for a couple months is now ready for the populace… The Barony of Rising Waters now has a shop available on the website! The shop will feature both donated second hand items, garb and kit to help...

Lady Mary Memorial Tournament III: Archery Tournament

So, I’ve told you about the Prestige Armoured Combat Tournament, and the Fencing Tournament – it’s time now, for the Lady Mary Memorial Archery Tournament. This tournament was established in 1992 (Anno Societatis XXVIII), and has grown in size each year. Competitors, and their inspirations, participate in the processional...

Lady Mary Memorial Tournament II: Fencing Tournament

This tournament was established in A.S. XXXI (mundanely, in May 1996). Like challengers in the armour combat tournament, fencers participate in the formal procession of all combatants with their consorts. Voice heralds are available to boast in each competitor, and combatants publicly declare whom they are fighting for and...

As promised, I’ve come with more history of the Lady Mary Memorial Tournament. The Lady Mary Memorial Tournament is named after Lady Mary Campbell of Inverary, a Lady who was active in the early SCA Barony of Rising Waters. She passed away on October 25th, 1987 and the Barony’s...

Lady Mary Memorial Tournament I: Armoured Combat

Hi everyone, we recognize that it’s been a minute since we’ve been able to host the Lady Mary Memorial Tournament. There are some new folks in our community, and we look forward to witnessing the great labours of chivalry and feats that will be inscribed on the champions’ trophies....