As many of you know, our new friend, known in the SCA as Saito Takauji, moved into the area back in January, and we've been hanging out and talking about things SCA. However, in contact with the Barony of the Far West, we learned of a group of Thai larpers that are interested in going from foam swords to something more substantial. And look at how they came decked out!
We had our first meeting the other day, and started getting them some basic practice in what needs to be done. We need to get some rattan, now, and some armor, clothing, and, well, figure out where we are.
The closest group is in Japan. However, that's a baronial group, and if this really gets going, we need to figure out what is best for our Thai compatriots. If they want royalty, honors, etc., then is it better for them to be a part of the West Kingdom, based on the West coast of the US, or the Kingdom of Lochac, based in Australia. Lochac is definitely closer, but there aren't any groups near us. On the other hand, I don't know when the last royal visit to Japan was--not a problem for people who travel to the US regularly.
Of course, this may not be in our hands, so we'll see what the BoD says. In the meantime, we'll just do what we can to get our soon-to-be incipient Canton of the Golden Plains up and running!
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The Western Crown doesn't get out that way often, but it does happen. How easy it is to travel between Thailand and Japan? If you went as a canton of their Barony, you could have the Baron and Baroness come out regularly to do the "royal" thing and present Baronial level awards.
Yes, it is quite close to Lochac, but the Crown of Lochac is already spread pretty thin-travel wise just trying to get to a reasonable percentages of the branches across Australia and New Zealand, so I don't know how often they'd be able to add trips to Thailand as well. However, it is a Lochac law that the entrants to Crown list hold a valid passport, so they would always be able (legally) to make the journey, which isn't necessarily true in the West.
Good luck with it!
I hear that there are already some SCA folk here in Milan, but I've not yet met them...
Hi guys, I happen to know a couple of the people who were instrumental in helping Lohac become a kingdom. They live in AnTir now. I will see if I can get hold of them for some advice for you.
God Bless and Good Luck,
Ekat the Bouncy
Did you know that what you guys did that day have turned into a large and one of the most active group SCA in Asia has ever seen?
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