#Mudthaw

[settmour-swamp]

The Barony Needs You: Mudthaw Event Steward

The time is upon us and we are in need of an event steward for Mudthaw!We have a site and date already; we just need the person to manage the event.Site: Warren County Technical School (same site as this year)Date: 3/29/25 Please contact the seneschal to express your interest.

[hollyevolving]

19 years ago today, my dad died. No one has ever loved, inspired, or understood me as much as he did.

4 years ago today, my cat died. No living being has ever comforted me, or given me a reason to live, as much as he did.

When you have to live in it, poetic irony can really suck.

Rather than sit at home and wallow in my grief, I will go to an SCA event and try to have a good day.

Nope. Didn't go. It's miserably rainy, and Mudthaw has become a massive, overwhelming event. I don't want to try to act friendly while I'm mourning in either condition, let alone both.

[motherof3corgis]

The one phone shot I took at Mudthaw. <3 #sca #mudthaw #friends

[thetavernknight]

Had a great day at Mudthaw, the first outdoor fencing event of the year. Perfect weather. Great fights. Now I’m back home for a few days with the pupper before heading off to Vancouver for the Vancouver International Sword Symposium. ⚜️⚔️⚔️⚜️ — 📸 Cateline La Broderesse . . #musketeer #musketeers #threemusketeers #mousquetaires #lestroismousquetaires #sword #rapier #hema #societyforcreativeanachronism #fencing #fencers #historicalfencing #reenactment #17thcentury #17thcenturyfashion https://www.instagram.com/p/BvsOXOkDjA9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1faqxpukanbxb

[namelessfencer]

So I went to Mudthaw last saturday, which was my very first SCA event.  It was a blast!  I didn’t get out of my pool in the fencing tournament, but I did manage to get 3 wins out of it, so I didn’t go away empty handed.  All in all I had a great time and I definitely can’t wait for the next event!

[annewithblueeyes]

Ok... Sneak peek at my first Gypsy garb. Not sure if I want to use the green or purple scarf.

[settmour-swamp]

Mudthaw XLIII

** MUDTHAW IS AT A NEW LOCATION (AGAIN)** As winter turns to spring, their Excellencies Orlando and Charis, Baron and Baroness of Settmour Swamp, invite all and sundry to join in the celebration of the Thawing of the Mud! The site is a heated indoor school with plenty of space for court, vendors, etc.  indoors.  Fighting and Archery will likely be outside but Fencing and possibly Archery may be…

[settmour-swamp]

Mudthaw XLII

MUDTHAW IS AT A NEW LOCATION (AGAIN) As winter turns to spring, their Excellencies Orlando and Charis, Baron and Baroness of Settmour Swamp, invite all and sundry to join in celebration of the Thawing of the Mud! In keeping with the flavor of our new site, our theme will be Viking-era Scandinavian. Has the ice cleared enough to safely travel the whale-roads? Is the mud thawed enough to plant…

[settmour-swamp]

Mudthaw XLI - Return of the Mud

Mudthaw XLI – Return of the Mud

The Barony of Settmour Swamp is proud to announce the return of Mudthaw … let’s get back to the mud! Please note that this event will be scaled down capacity to conform to State, and Society Covid-19 guidelines. This event is capped to only 350 members of the populace. Also, there will be merchants and A&S display inside the main hall with a maximum of 150 people allowed inside during the…

[settmour-swamp]

Call for Event Steward: Mudthaw

Call for Event Steward: Mudthaw

Believe it or not, the annual thawing of the mud is right around the corner!   If you are interested in volunteering for Event Steward for Mudthaw 2022, please send a message to our seneschal, or attend our next baronial meeting.

[settmour-swamp]

Virtual Mudthaw (XL): Mudthaw through the Ages

Virtual Mudthaw (XL): Mudthaw through the Ages

Join us for an exciting day of SCA activities to enjoy both live and on your own schedule. There will be something for everyone– A&S, Court, a Virtual Fighter Gallery, Games, the Investiture of our new Baron and Baroness, a virtual Feast Event, and, of course, the Thawing of the Mud! Links and Dial In information to follow

[settmour-swamp]

Baronial Business Meeting

To all, Welcome to our usual Baronial Business Meeting, on Friday, March 12th, at 7:30 PM. The meeting has been moved to Friday, in order to work around this year’s virtual Mudthaw filming. If you are interested in learning more, volunteering or participating in the discussion, please feel free to join the meeting by clicking the link below. The meeting nickname is “BaronialBusinessMeeting”. To…

[settmour-swamp]

An Announcement from Baron Jonathan Miles Quest Information and some words: When I became the Chancellor(hauler of stuff) Teresa and I learned what it takes to put on a Mudthaw, even more so when I became Baron. Mudthaw is a hard event to run, its frenetic, there are a million things that have to be on time and little margin for error. Mudthaw comes with a huge reward, a sense of real accomplishment descends on you like a warm blanket when its over. This contrasts the GO GO GO atmosphere of the actual event. Events are odd like that, some reward you during, some after and for different reasons. Quest is one of those events that rewards you during the running. Its more relaxed because its 3 days long. Lazy hot afternoons with a full belly. Time to sit around and play a board game. All the activities, too many to do all of them, so you choose and savor. Its intimate. People make friends at Quest. Children frolic at Quest. People fall in love at Quest. It hurts me to tell you that Quest is canceled this year for the same reasons as Mudthaw. Smart reasons that will keep people safe. We LOVE spending Quest with you guys and we will miss it this year in a profound way. Quest is my favorite event. Quest defines Settmour, it shows how we excel in everything we do even when we chose to do nothing at all. Keep yours close and safe, keep the dream alive in your mind’s eye, and make plans for how we will celebrate when it is safe to do so. We love you all, we miss you all, and we will see you again soon. ———————— Please consult the barony website for additional information. https://www.instagram.com/p/B--Xf7Rna0u/?igshid=15pzjg0ixo5bt

[settmour-swamp]

Quest XXXVI has Been Cancelled

  An Announcement from Baron Jonathan Miles

Quest Information and some words:

When I became the Chancellor(hauler of stuff) Teresa and I learned what it takes to put on a Mudthaw, even more so when I became Baron. Mudthaw is a hard event to run, its frenetic, there are a million things that have to be on time and little margin for error.

Mudthaw comes with a huge reward, a sense of real…

[settmour-swamp]

Mudthaw XL has been Cancelled

  The Following is a Message from Her Majesty

Good morning, my beloved East,

With a heavy heart, We bring the sad tidings that Mudthaw has been canceled. This decision was not made lightly, but protecting the Eastern Populace is Our first priority. We are truly sorry to miss the opportunity to see and recognize so many of you but feel that this is the right thing for Our populace. We want to…

[settmour-swamp]

Mudthaw XXXIX, King's and Queen's A&S Competition

Mudthaw XXXIX, King’s and Queen’s A&S Competition

Their Excellencies Jonathan and Teresa and the populace of Settmour Swamp invite the Known World to help celebrate the annual thawing of the mud this year with North African flare.

Please join us on March 30th at the Ss Nicholas, Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Roseland, NJ, as we gather to enjoy much that our society has to offer.  This year the Barony of Settmour Swamp is honored…