New to the SCA?
What is the SCA?
SCA stands for Society for Creative Anachronism. We are a medieval recreation group that started in the 1970's and has grown to tens of thousands of members worldwide. The SCA is made up of multiple Kingdoms, which are large regional groups each with its own Monarchs and Traditions but unified in our rules and our love of bringing history to life. We are in the Kingdom of Caid, which is composed of multiple local groups called Baronies and Shires across Southern California, Las Vegas and surrounding lands, and even Hawaii. The Barony of Altavia, the local group for the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys and Malibu, regularly meets for practices and local events, as do the other Baronies and Shires. At the Kingdom level, there are larger events with hundreds or thousands of people. There are events of some kind nearly every weekend somewhere in Caid, and we'd love to have you join us for them!
Fighting Arts
The SCA offers a variety of fighting arts. We have armored combat, rapiers, archery, and thrown weapons, all with many different styles and techniques and all emphasizing fun and safety. We also have a youth combat program with padded weapons for our younger participants.
Arts and Sciences
Want to learn how to make armor, brew, make garb, or do woodworking, leatherworking, metalworking? Ever wonder why or how something was done in history? "A&S" is where you learn, create, and teach these skills.
Atmosphere and Community
There are hundreds of people at any given event. Thousands at camping events, called 'wars'. Some have been playing for decades, some are just starting out. Meet new people, dress in garb, or learn a new skill. People are always willing to teach, or help. The SCA is a family friendly group, with youth activities as well.
Local Events
Altavia offers regular opportunities for its members to gather together--we have practices for our various fighting styles, our regular bardic jam where our musicians gather to practice together, craft nights, and others. And you're welcome to join in any or even all of it!
People to Know
THL Ceallach mac Uilliam
Chatelaine for the Barony of Altavia
The Chatelaine is a Baronial officer whose job it is to help new members become familiar with the Society. They will know people locally and kingdom-wide who can help new members find what interests them, whether it be combat, arts, or just meeting new people.
Baroness Amabel Radleigh
Baronage for the Barony of Altavia
The Baronage is the local representative for the Crown of Caid. They help get events running, and get new members what they need to join, get garb, and get equipment to start being part of the group.