From the Tower

From the Tower


From the Tower is the monthly newsletter for the Barony of Southron Gaard. Contact the Chronicler if you would like to contribute articles to an upcoming issue – always welcome! Content is due by 7pm on the third Friday of the month prior to the month of publication. May include:

  • a column from the Baron and Baroness
  • the Seneschal’s column
  • columns or notices from Officers
  • notices of events, classes and guild meetings
  • notices of other items of interest
  • articles
  • reviews of books, films and websites
  • Council minutes
  • SCA membership form

N.B. If you are seeking event information, the online Event Calendar is updated regularly, as required.

From the Tower 2023


  • From the Tower December A.S. LIX (2024 C.E.)

    From The Tower December A.S. LIX


    Cover of the December issue of From the Tower featuring a picture of Baroness Alexandra and Baron Grim (wearing black and white), and THL Angus and Maestra Joana (wearing red and yellow).

    Contents:

    • Columns from Their Excellencies, Seneschal, Hospitaller, and Librarian
    • Announcement of the next Baron and Baroness of Southron Gaard
    • Images from Golden Flight and the Get to the Point Demo
    • Office Vacancy Adverts: Seneschal, Chirurgeon, A&S, Chronicler, Constable, and Youth
    • Draft Council Minutes from November meeting

  • From the Tower November A.S. LIX (2024 C.E.)

    From The Tower November A.S. LIX



    Contents:

    • Seneschal & Hosptialler column
    • In Memoriam: Sinech & Fraser
    • Event information for Golden Flight
    • Draft Council Minutes from October meeting

  • From the Tower October A.S. LIX (2024 C.E.)

    From The Tower October A.S. LIX



    Contents:

    • B&B, Seneschal, Hospitaller, & Chronicler columns
    • Images from Fiery Knights V and Spring Collegium
    • Event information for Fete of St. Francis, Day of Dance, Golden Flight, Canterbury Faire, Waipara Working Bees
    • Officer Vacancies: Seneschal, Herald, Chronicler, Chirurgeon, Constable, Youth

  • From the Tower – 2024 Baronial Succession Special Edition

    From The Tower – 2024 Baronial Succession Special Edition



    Contents:

    • B&B, Kingdom Seneschal, and Baronial Succession Facilitator columns
    • Candidate Introductions
    • Baronial Succession Timeline
    • Meet the Candidate opportunities

  • From the Tower, September AS LIX (CE 2024)

    From The Tower September A.S. LIX



    Contents:

    • Seneschal, Hospitaller, Captain of Archers, Baronial Changeover Facilitator columns
    • Event information for Fiery Knights V, Spring Collegium & Tavern Revel, Fete of St Francis, Day of Dance, Golden Flight, Known World Newcomers Symposium
    • Upcoming Officer Vacancies – Reeve, Chronicler
    • Draft Council Minutes from August meeting

  • From the Tower, August AS LIX (C.E. 2024)

    From The Tower August A.S. LIX



    Contents:

    • Seneschal & Hospitaller column
    • Articles on Volvelles I have Known, and Your First Feast (an intro to Feast Gear)
    • Event information for Fiery Knights V, Spring Collegium & Tavern Revel, Fete of St Francis
    • Possible dates for Waipara Working Bees
    • Draft Council Minutes from July meeting

  • From the Tower, July A.S. LIX (c.e. 2024)

    From The Tower July A.S. LIX



    Contents:

    • B&B, Seneschal, and Hospitaler columns
    • First Contact from the Baronial Changeover Facilitator
    • Recipe Review: Apicius’ Melon with Mint Dressing
    • Event information for Fiery Knights V,
    • Save the Dates for Spring Collegium & Tavern Revel, Fete of St Francis, and Golden Flight
    • Draft Council Minutes from June meeting

  • From the Tower June AS LIX (2024)

    From The Tower June A.S. LIX


    Image of the cover of From the Tower, showing a medieval woodcut depicting a marriage

    Contents:

    • Seneschal & Hospitaller columns
    • Event information for Yule
    • Draft Council Minutes from May meeting

  • From The Tower May AS LIX (c.e. 2024)

    From The Tower May A.S. LIX



    Contents:

    • Seneschal & Hospitaller columns
    • Event information for Yule (in Gildenwick)
    • Fibre Guild update
    • Draft Council Minutes from April meeting

  • From the Tower April AS LVIII (2024)

    From The Tower April A.S. LVIII


    From the Tower cover including a picture of Sir Tycho in dress armour and Champions cloak holding a spear while joking with Baron Grim

    Contents:

    • B&B, Seneschal, and Hospitaller columns
    • Articles: Some Letters of Intent & What started you on your path to the SCA?
    • Images from Baronial Anniversary
    • Event information for Autumn Coronation
    • Draft Council Minutes from March meeting

  • From The Tower March A.S. LVIII (2024)

    From The Tower March A.S. LVIII



    Contents:

    • B&B, Seneschal, and Castellan columns
    • Articles on Roman Tunica and Brewing with Honey
    • Event information for Baronial Anniversary, Autumn Coronation
    • Draft Council Minutes from February meeting

  • From the Tower, February A.S. LVIII (2024)

    From The Tower February A.S. LVIII



    Contents:

    • Seneschal column
    • Hospitaller column
    • May Coronation event information
    • Fibre Guild information