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Hello my dear Rising Waters friends! Today I bring you more news from our gorgeous official shop. As you know, due to inflation, the cost for shipping was bumped up to $15. During our last update we promised that we’d be bringing some fun stickers to the shop soon...

Just a quick shop update from your friendly neighborhood Webminister! Our webstore has been online for just about 4 months now and we’re pretty pleased with the results so far! We have had a total of 5 transactions take place. This has both earned the Barony $160 and also...

A Lovely Recognition from a Long Time Baronial Friend

On April 30th 2022, THL Eleanore Godwin from The Barony of Rhydderich Hael, of Clan Blackheart, the Tribe Tuath Firen and Otter’s Keep did present to the Barony of Rising Waters an Award scroll dedicated to Lady Mary and to the people of Rising Waters. Her Excellency Sciath ingen...

Lady Mary Tourney I have so much to say and so many people to thank!  First the Weather, it was spectacular!  Just the right temperature and sunny.  It was been so mixed lately, I was expecting snow, it did not happen, and right on cue the magnolia trees in...

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....

March Heraldic Acceptances

Good Tuesday everyone! I hope that the day found you all well and healthy. I come to you today with the Acceptances from the College of Heralds for the month of March: Crespin Le Fae Tiberius Octavius Brutus Congratulations to you both on your new Devices (and Name)! WASSAIL!...