The Great Hall
As was true during the middle ages, the castle served as the focal point of the town and the great hall was the focal point of the castle. The great hall served as the center for meetings, gathering, feasting and entertaining. Therefore, here you will find the basic information on the Shire of Vanished Wood.
Moot
Every month, the freemen of a shire gather together to hold a moot where
they conduct the business of the shire and engage in lively disccussion.. Meetings are held on a Sunday at the home of one of the members, starting
at 6:00-6:30 pm with a potluck meal and usually ending a couple of hours later. Meetings are not held in garb.
Moots are a great opportunity for any interested parties to chat with shire members, and to ask any questions they have concerning the SCA. Our meeting are informal, and we welcome all visitors with open arms and a glass of wine.
If you would like to attend the next shire moot, then please drop an email to the Seneschal or the member hosting the moot.
The following moots are currently scheduled:
- August 24th - Aline
Sewing Guild
The Vanished Wood Sewing Guild meets every two weeks to work on...well...sewing projects.
Ayreton Fighter Practice
The Province of Tree Girt Sea, Shire of Grey Gargoyles and Shire of Vanished Woods all officially practice at the Grey
Gargoyles site every Sunday of the month. We call this the Ayreton Fighter Practice. Practices have been starting at
1pm
If you are interested in participating in SCA combat, or are just curious, then this is a good opportununity to witness the fighters of Ayreton in action. You will find that all combatants are passionate about their fighting, and are always open to explaining what SCA martial arts is all about, the weapons they use, the armour they wear, and the safety measures that are in place.
Directions to the Grey Gargoyles Site (Ida Noyes Hall - 59th Street and Woodlawn Ave., Chicago IL 60637.)
- Find the best route to I-90/I-94 in South Chicago. Take I-90/I-90 and exit at Garfield Blvd. (55th St.)
- Turn east immediately (first light) and proceed past 5 stoplights.
- Cross Martin Luther King drive and enter park.
- At the Y in the road go right. This will lead you onto the Midway Plaisance (59th St.)
- Go to Woodlawn Ave, turn left and park. Ida Noyes Hall is on the northeast corner of Woodlawn and Midway.