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A chapter under the [[Principality]] of [[Westmarch]], in [[Dragonspine]]. Located in Escondido, CA (north of San Diego)
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==Duchy of Siar Geata, [[Kingdom]] of [[Westmarch]].==
  
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Located in Oceanside, CA (north of San Diego)
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===Contact Info===
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*[https://linktr.ee/siargeata VIST OUR LINKTREE FOR most of the relevant links]
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*[https://discord.gg/ZE8tvhnG Discord link]
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*[https://www.facebook.com/SiargeataWM Facebook]
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* Email address: [email protected] (this is also where the SG drive can be found for relevant documents. Other important links can be found below)
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===Directions===
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*[https://maps.app.goo.gl/rqGnJR4c5K27PGKS9 Buddy Todd Park]
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We meet Saturdays at 12:00pm at Buddy Todd Park in Oceanside [[Amtgard Standard Time]]. We also have Fighter Practice Weekly usually on Wednesday or Thursdays in the San Marcos area. Check out our DISCORD or our Facebook page for more details.
  
 
===Heraldry===
 
===Heraldry===
 
Siar Geata initially picked their [[heraldry]] in two stages.  In the first stage, we picked a black & white design.  In the second, we chose colors.<br>
 
Siar Geata initially picked their [[heraldry]] in two stages.  In the first stage, we picked a black & white design.  In the second, we chose colors.<br>
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Previous candidates can be found [http://www.caamtgard.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=273 here], on the [[Westmarch]] boards.
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Previous candidates could be found, on the [[Westmarch]] boards, till a particularly drunken admin went on a "cleanup" spree.
  
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''It was pointed out by [[Arthur_MacGregor|Arthur]] that the area above and around the pommel looks rather ass-like.  This played a strong role in the pattern's selection by the voting populace on Feb 8, 2008.''
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''It was pointed out by [[Arthur_MacGregor|Arthur]] that the area above and around the pommel looks rather ass-like.  This played a strong role in the pattern's choice by the voting populace on Feb 8, 2008.''
  
 
"It's nice...but when I look at it all I see is ass and thighs."
 
"It's nice...but when I look at it all I see is ass and thighs."
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===History===
 
===History===
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''Pronunciation'':  shar gee-A-tah (or some reasonably close facsimile thereof)<br>
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''Pronunciation'':  shar gee-A-tah (or some reasonably close facsimile thereof).  saer GAE-tah is also common, and "Shark Guitar" is acceptable.<br>
 
''Meaning'': Siar Geata is (rumor has it) Gaelic for "West Gate".
 
''Meaning'': Siar Geata is (rumor has it) Gaelic for "West Gate".
  
 
Siar Geata is the name taken by two struggling shires in the San Diego area, [[Strathclyde]] and [[Nazzeroc]].  They merged in August of [[2005]].  The original Strathclyde members have all since been consumed by Real Life.
 
Siar Geata is the name taken by two struggling shires in the San Diego area, [[Strathclyde]] and [[Nazzeroc]].  They merged in August of [[2005]].  The original Strathclyde members have all since been consumed by Real Life.
  
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It took almost a year, but they're finally making [[Barony]] numbers.  Once upon a time, 10 fighters was a good day.  The current attendance record is 66 sign-ins without so much as a single walk-up.  This feat was achieved September 13, 2008.  Siar Geata's previous record was 56 people (locals plus a large contingent of walk-ups, a regular day at the park in a SHIRE) set on March 15th, 2008.   
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Once upon a time, 10 fighters was a good day.  The current attendance record is 66 sign-ins without so much as a single walk-up.  This feat was achieved September 13, 2008.  Siar Geata's previous record was 56 people (locals plus a large contingent of walk-ups, a regular day at the park in a SHIRE) set on March 15th, 2008.   
  
 
On the date of September 20th [[Events in 2008|2008]], The [[Kingdom]] of [[Dragonspine]] saw fit to promote Siar Geata to the status of [[Barony]].
 
On the date of September 20th [[Events in 2008|2008]], The [[Kingdom]] of [[Dragonspine]] saw fit to promote Siar Geata to the status of [[Barony]].
  
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Attendance tends to spike after the Escondido Ren Faire, where Siar Geata holds a booth & small ditch field. They hand out fliers and invite anyone and everyone to come swing some foam. The Esco faire runs two weekends, every six months. After the previous fair, they averaged well over 20 for a couple months before tapering off to 15-ish.  Prior to the 2005 demos, the park's record attendance was 16.  Ah, the bad ol' days.
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Siar Geata used to hold a booth & small ditch field at a local renaissance festival, after which attendance would spike. They handed out fliers and invite anyone and everyone to come swing some foam. The Esco faire runs for a few weekends every six months. This ended up being less valuable and SG has ceased participating.  
  
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They have been privileged to be visited/raided/crushed by [[Sir]] [[Clalibus]], [[Sir]] [[Father Thomas]], [[Dame]] [[Mistress Wynd|Wynd]], [[Sir]] [[Drakknar]], [[Sir]] [[Phocion]], [[Warlord]] [[Thedro]], and [[Squire]] [[Talen]]... driving home the point that the local top of the heap are just little fish in a big pond.
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They have been privileged to be visited/raided/crushed by [[Sir]] [[Clalibus]], [[Sir]] [[Father Thomas]], [[Dame]] [[Mistress Wynd|Wynd]], [[Sir]] [[Drakknar]], [[Sir]] [[Phocion]], [[Warlord]] [[Thedro]], and [[Squire]] [[Talen]]... driving home the point that the local top of the heap are just big fish in a little pond.
  
 
After receiving a contract from [[Burning Lands]] in July of [[Events in 2007|2007]], Siar Geata held an [[Althing]], and unanimously decided to petition [[Dragonspine]] for membership, followed by a similar decision to join [[Westmarch]] as soon as it became an official entity.
 
After receiving a contract from [[Burning Lands]] in July of [[Events in 2007|2007]], Siar Geata held an [[Althing]], and unanimously decided to petition [[Dragonspine]] for membership, followed by a similar decision to join [[Westmarch]] as soon as it became an official entity.
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*On November 3rd [[2008]], Siar Geata took part in a promotion for the movie "Role Models" that landed them [http://www.sandiego6.com/mediacenter/[email protected]&navCatId=164 on the morning news].  Good stuff.  [[Milan|Milan of Amber]] and [[Cadogan|Cadooogan]] were interviewed, and many of our core members were on display, along with [[Talen]] who was visiting [[Lucas The Lost|his brother]] at the time.
 
*On November 3rd [[2008]], Siar Geata took part in a promotion for the movie "Role Models" that landed them [http://www.sandiego6.com/mediacenter/[email protected]&navCatId=164 on the morning news].  Good stuff.  [[Milan|Milan of Amber]] and [[Cadogan|Cadooogan]] were interviewed, and many of our core members were on display, along with [[Talen]] who was visiting [[Lucas The Lost|his brother]] at the time.
 
*On Jan 4th 2009 Siar Geata was featured in the North County Times, a local newspaper.
 
*On Jan 4th 2009 Siar Geata was featured in the North County Times, a local newspaper.
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*In late 2010, the populace decided to move their meetings back to Poinsettia Park, a more central location to their roster.  Their first meeting after Kit Carson was on September 11, 2010. That year we were also featured in a [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEVIzZbywi4 Wyrd Con video].
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*At [[Clan]], 2012, [[Westmarch]] was officially promoted to Kingdom and Siar Geata was finally under the crown of a California [[Kingdom]]
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* 2014, Siar Geata petitioned Westmarch for Duchy status
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* March 2014 Siar Geata was featured on the tv show storage wars. Lord Guillaime was featured giving an appraisal of some armor and garb. Watch at http://www.aetv.com/storage-wars/video/nerds-of-the-round-table
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* October of 2014, Siar Geata was promoted to [[Duchy]] status.
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* November 2014, Siar Geata hosted the event Crossroads with [[Terra De Votum]] and [[High Oasis]]
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* November 2015, Siar Geata hosted the event Crossroads with [[Terra De Votum]] and [[Sun's Haven]], attendance reaching 150 individual sigh-ins, the second most successful event within Westmarch's boarders.
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* Siar Geata moved parks from Carlsbad's Poinsettia park, to Oceanside's Alamosa park in March 2016. We've already seen growth and more veteran players making it out to the park
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* Post pandemic, Siar Geata voted to move back to Carlsbad's Poinsettia Park (date needed)
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* After successful growth at Poinsettia, SG was booted from the park and forced to find a new home. SG now resides at Buddy Todd park in Oceanside, CA.
  
 
===[[Quests]]===
 
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* May 17th, 2008 - Kill the invading Dragon!
 
* May 17th, 2008 - Kill the invading Dragon!
 
* September 6th, 2008 - Execute/save/murder [[Ryuke]]
 
* September 6th, 2008 - Execute/save/murder [[Ryuke]]
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* December 2012 - [[Steal from Mr. Santa Claus]]
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* January 2012 - [[Take the Castle]]
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* February 2012 - [[Cupid V.s Anti Cupid]]
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* March 2012 - [[Saint Patrick attacks with dragon]]
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* April 2012 - [[Capture the Easter eggs with towers]]
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* May 2012 - [[Capture the flag]]
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* June 2012 - [[Pokemon championship]]
  
 
===People===
 
===People===
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====Officers====
 
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*[[Lucas The Lost]] - Monarch, GM Healers, Monks, Warriors
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* Elections are held for May and November of each year for positions with PM alternating on a +3 month schedule
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*[[Wendy]] - Regent
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*[[Dragoth]] - Monarch
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*[[Gonzo]] - Prime Minister, GM Barbarians
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*[[Myliu]] - Regent
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*[[Shorticus]] - Champion
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*[[Milan]] - Prime Minister
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*[[Bractir]] - Guild Master of Reeves
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*[[Corey]] - Guild Master of Warrior
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*[[Titan]] - Heir Apparent
  
 
====Other Positions====
 
====Other Positions====
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*[[Die Katze]] - GM Druids
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*[[RoseThorn]] - [[GM of archers]]
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*[[Eve El Wy'fe]] - GM Color
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*[[Xephre]] - [[GM of Bards]]
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*[[Lag]] - GM Archers, Court Scribe
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*[[Scoot]] - [[GM of Druids]]
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*[[Lucas The Lost]] - [[GMR]], GM Healers, Monks, Warriors, Captain of the Guard
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*[[Titan]] - [[GM of Scouts]]
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*[[Miles Ookami]] - GM Bards, Monsters, Sages, Smiths, Court Herald
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*[[Barnabus]] - [[GM of monsters]]
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*[[Nico]] - [[Heir Apparent]]
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*[[Dragoth]] - [[GM of Monks]]
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*[[Scoot]] - GM Scouts
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*[[Shorticus]] - [[GM of healers]]
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*[[Security]] - [[GM of Assassins]]
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====BOD====
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* [[Latho]] - [[GM of peasants]]
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Siar Geata elected a [[Board of Directors]] January 17th, 2009, as part of a push towards Duchy status.  Their first meeting was held January 24th, where they selected officers from among their number:
 
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*[[Brigade]] - Treasurer
 
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*[[Gonzo]] - PM seat, VP, Former alternate
 
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*[[Lag]] - Secretary
 
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*[[Lucas The Lost]] - President
 
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*[[Madame Bon Derriere]] - Former alternate.
 
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*[[Cadogan]] - Monarch seat
 
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*[[Tweak]] - Liaison
 
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When [[Wendy]] stepped down Feb 17, 2009, she left the position of Vice President open, which was filled by the former Alternate, Gonzo.  MBD was elected as the new alternate that April.
 
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In mid-May, Gonzo was elected PM of Siar Geata, meaning he was taking up two seats, which is a no-no.  This promoted MBD to full member status, and left the alternate slot open again.  :lukor:
 
  
 
====Previous Positions====
 
====Previous Positions====
 
*[[Siar Geata Officers]]
 
*[[Siar Geata Officers]]
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*[[Siar Geata Guildmasters]]
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===Directions===
 
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*[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=3333+Bear+Valley+Parkway,+Escondido,+CA&ie=UTF8&z=15&om=1 Kit Carson Community Park], just off I15.
 
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(A) 33.07563, -117.061815
 
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Siar Geata Main Site
 
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(B) 33.08013, -117.061161
 
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Alternate Location
 
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We meet Saturdays at 1:00pm in Kit Carson Park in Escondido. From the 15, take the Via Rancho Parkway exit east.  Via Rancho transforms into Bear Valley.  Take the first park entrance on the left (first left after the Beethoven Drive light).  Siar Geata meets in the field between the jungle gyms and the tennis courts after the first stop sign.
 
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Siar Geata has officially made an "alternate" meeting location. It is north of the tennis courts past the pond. There is an open clearing behind the trees which may eventually become our primary meeting spot. If you don't find us by the tennis courts, we will be there, 200 yards north.
 
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Siar Geata hosts two fighter practices:
 
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*Wednesday night (6:30pm) at the Main Site, cozied up to the tennis courts for illumination.
 
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*Sunday afternoon (2:00pm) at [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Doyle+Park,+La+Jolla,+CA&sll=33.200337,-117.254285&sspn=0.012604,0.01472&ie=UTF8&ll=32.862178,-117.214851&spn=0.025306,0.02944&z=15 Doyle Park in La Jolla].
 
  
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Siar Geata also has a Wandering A&S night, held Friday nights at one of several different locations.  Check their [http://www.caamtgard.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=11 forum on CAAmtgard.com] for details.
 
 
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===Archery in San Diego===
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*[https://www.facebook.com/SiargeataWM/ Siar Gaeta Upcoming Events]
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====The Bad News====
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*[https://www.meetup.com/SiarGeataAmtgard/?_cookie-check=2dWlpwY6KCKpY6rd Siar Gaeta Meetup]
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San Diego County forbids anyone from carrying or firing "archery devices" in public parks... without permission, permit, etc etc.  Such permits are impossible to obtain.  It is difficult to tell whether this applies to parks in Escondido (which is in San Diego County, but not the city of SD proper).
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*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/siargeata/ {{Facebook Groups Page}}]
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====The Good News====
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*{{ork_chapter|index=246}}
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Siar Geatans have been using bows (as many as 7 on the field at once) at Kit Carson since the beginning of '06 without issue.  We have been observed doing so by park rangers and off-duty police officers, none of whom made any comment one way or the other.  This bodes well.
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* [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1vFwSOPfjVjlTKkNrXTffCoPwQ5uSMuY34re3OlQDnAI/edit?usp=sharing Siar Geata Inventory]
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*[http://www.siargeata.org siargeata.org]
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*[http://www.caamtgard.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=11 Forums]
 
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*[http://www.meetup.com/SiarGeata/ Meet Up]
 
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*[http://www.amtgardrecords.com/chapter.php?chapterID=248 ORK page]
 
  
 
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Revision as of 18:03, 22 April 2024

Duchy of Siar Geata, Kingdom of Westmarch.

Located in Oceanside, CA (north of San Diego)

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Amtgard Chapter
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Siar Geata
Kingdom Westmarch
Status Duchy
City Oceanside
Park Buddy Todd
Meets on Saturdays at Noon (AST)
Founded 2005

Contact Info

Directions

We meet Saturdays at 12:00pm at Buddy Todd Park in Oceanside Amtgard Standard Time. We also have Fighter Practice Weekly usually on Wednesday or Thursdays in the San Marcos area. Check out our DISCORD or our Facebook page for more details.

Heraldry

Siar Geata initially picked their heraldry in two stages. In the first stage, we picked a black & white design. In the second, we chose colors.
Previous candidates could be found, on the Westmarch boards, till a particularly drunken admin went on a "cleanup" spree.

It was pointed out by Arthur that the area above and around the pommel looks rather ass-like. This played a strong role in the pattern's choice by the voting populace on Feb 8, 2008.

"It's nice...but when I look at it all I see is ass and thighs." --Arthur

History

Pronunciation: shar gee-A-tah (or some reasonably close facsimile thereof). saer GAE-tah is also common, and "Shark Guitar" is acceptable.
Meaning: Siar Geata is (rumor has it) Gaelic for "West Gate".

Siar Geata is the name taken by two struggling shires in the San Diego area, Strathclyde and Nazzeroc. They merged in August of 2005. The original Strathclyde members have all since been consumed by Real Life.

Once upon a time, 10 fighters was a good day. The current attendance record is 66 sign-ins without so much as a single walk-up. This feat was achieved September 13, 2008. Siar Geata's previous record was 56 people (locals plus a large contingent of walk-ups, a regular day at the park in a SHIRE) set on March 15th, 2008.

On the date of September 20th 2008, The Kingdom of Dragonspine saw fit to promote Siar Geata to the status of Barony.

Siar Geata used to hold a booth & small ditch field at a local renaissance festival, after which attendance would spike. They handed out fliers and invite anyone and everyone to come swing some foam. The Esco faire runs for a few weekends every six months. This ended up being less valuable and SG has ceased participating.

They have been privileged to be visited/raided/crushed by Sir Clalibus, Sir Father Thomas, Dame Wynd, Sir Drakknar, Sir Phocion, Warlord Thedro, and Squire Talen... driving home the point that the local top of the heap are just big fish in a little pond.

After receiving a contract from Burning Lands in July of 2007, Siar Geata held an Althing, and unanimously decided to petition Dragonspine for membership, followed by a similar decision to join Westmarch as soon as it became an official entity.

  • July 14th, 2007, Siar Geata officially joined Dragonspine.
  • November 7th, 2007, Siar Geata was voted in as a member land of Westmarch, the first land to join since its founding.
  • October 5th, 2008, Siar Geata was promoted to Barony.
  • On November 3rd 2008, Siar Geata took part in a promotion for the movie "Role Models" that landed them on the morning news. Good stuff. Milan of Amber and Cadooogan were interviewed, and many of our core members were on display, along with Talen who was visiting his brother at the time.
  • On Jan 4th 2009 Siar Geata was featured in the North County Times, a local newspaper.
  • In late 2010, the populace decided to move their meetings back to Poinsettia Park, a more central location to their roster. Their first meeting after Kit Carson was on September 11, 2010. That year we were also featured in a Wyrd Con video.
  • At Clan, 2012, Westmarch was officially promoted to Kingdom and Siar Geata was finally under the crown of a California Kingdom
  • 2014, Siar Geata petitioned Westmarch for Duchy status
  • March 2014 Siar Geata was featured on the tv show storage wars. Lord Guillaime was featured giving an appraisal of some armor and garb. Watch at http://www.aetv.com/storage-wars/video/nerds-of-the-round-table
  • October of 2014, Siar Geata was promoted to Duchy status.
  • November 2014, Siar Geata hosted the event Crossroads with Terra De Votum and High Oasis
  • November 2015, Siar Geata hosted the event Crossroads with Terra De Votum and Sun's Haven, attendance reaching 150 individual sigh-ins, the second most successful event within Westmarch's boarders.
  • Siar Geata moved parks from Carlsbad's Poinsettia park, to Oceanside's Alamosa park in March 2016. We've already seen growth and more veteran players making it out to the park
  • Post pandemic, Siar Geata voted to move back to Carlsbad's Poinsettia Park (date needed)
  • After successful growth at Poinsettia, SG was booted from the park and forced to find a new home. SG now resides at Buddy Todd park in Oceanside, CA.

Quests

People

Crap Loads of 'em.

See also our Imports and Fresh Blood

Officers

  • Elections are held for May and November of each year for positions with PM alternating on a +3 month schedule
  • Dragoth - Monarch
  • Myliu - Regent
  • Shorticus - Champion
  • Milan - Prime Minister
  • Bractir - Guild Master of Reeves
  • Corey - Guild Master of Warrior
  • Titan - Heir Apparent

Other Positions

Previous Positions




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