Welcome to the SCA Shire of Shadowed Stars

The Shire of Shadowed Stars lays claim to the city of Fort Wayne, Indiana and the northeast corner of the region of Constellation (the state of Indiana), which lies within the SCA Kingdom of the Middle or Midrealm. It includes Adams, Allen, Dekalb, Steuben and Wells counties, as well as Noble and Whitley counties east of SR 9 and Huntington county south of the Wabash River.

Mounted War Games III
August 30–September 2

As the war drums of summer begin to fade, the pounding of hooves alert the Midrealm that Mounted War Games are afoot! This 2-day event offers a full selection of Equestrian activities, fighting, archery, coursing, and more.

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Come Out and Play!

Looking for a fun way to get out, meet great people, and have fun? From marshaled activities like heavy weapons and fencing to arts and sciences such as dance, sewing, and period crafts, there are countless ways to get involved.

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This Land 2013
Took IPFW by Storm!

With over 100 in attendance, This Land 2013 was our biggest and best yet. There was fighting, A&S, merchanting, singing, dancing, and more. Everyone (including Their Highnesses) had a good time. Thank you all!

Mounted War Games II
An Equestrian Success

Despite the best efforts of hurricane Isaac, we're happy to report Mounted War Games II was a smash hit. We've got great pictures, not to mention some wonderful stories and priceless memories to share.

Check Out Our NEW Website!

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Upcoming Events

  • Heavy Weapons
    Fighter Practice

    Every Sunday

    3:00PM–6:00PM

    Don full armor and take the field like a Medieval soldier, with the Shire's local band of full-contact heavy weapons fighters.

    Dolnik Learning Center
    IPFW (Ivy Tech Campus)
    Fort Wayne, IN

    Map
  • Rapier Practice

    Every Tuesday

    6:30PM

    Learn period-style fencing, the noble and respected art of personal defense as practiced throughout Medieval Europe from the 14th to the 17th century.

    Swinney Park West
    1600 W Jefferson Blvd
    Fort Wayne, IN 46804

    Directions Map
  • Dance Practice

    Most Mondays

    7:00PM

    Discover the fun of Medieval and early Renaissance dance. From the simplest English country numbers to the trickiest Russian steps, we do it all. Anyone is welcome.

    Times and locations change, so please contact our dance mistress for more information.

  • Germanfest Demo

    Saturday, June 8

    12:00PM—6:00PM

    Headwaters Park
    333 S Clinton St
    Fort Wayne, IN 46802

    Join us for our annual Germanfest Demo! We're looking for volunteers to help with A&S, Armored Fighting, Rapier, and any other SCA activities we can use to show the good people of Fort Wayne how much fun you can have in the SCA. Food vouchers, water, portable shade, tables, and chairs will all be provided.

    Directions
  • Dance Practice

    Monday, June 10

    7:00PM

    Main Library, Globe Room
    900 Library Plaza
    Fort Wayne, IN 46802

    Directions
  • A&S Class
    Period Cloth Dying

    Monday, June 24

    6:00PM–7:00PM

    TENTATIVE — Are you DYE-ing to learn how to get that period-correct look to your garb? Take advantage of this cloth-dying masterclass taught by a very special guest, Gwyntarian's own Brighid Breatnach. We'll be doing this outside, so keep an eye out for further details.

    Location to be determined

  • Business Meeting

    Monday, June 24

    7:00PM

    Aboite Fire House
    11312 Aboite Center Rd.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46814

    Directions
  • Dance Practice

    Monday, July 8

    7:00PM

    Main Library, Globe Room
    900 Library Plaza
    Fort Wayne, IN 46802

    Directions
  • Dance Practice

    Monday, July 15

    7:00PM

    Main Library, Globe Room
    900 Library Plaza
    Fort Wayne, IN 46802

    Directions
  • Dance Practice

    Monday, July 22

    7:00PM

    Main Library, Globe Room
    900 Library Plaza
    Fort Wayne, IN 46802

    Directions
  • Business Meeting

    July

    NO MEETING

    Most officers will be at Pennsic.

  • A&S Class
    Ethnobotany: Healing Plants

    Monday, August 26

    6:00PM–7:00PM

    TENTATIVE — How can you staunch a bloody sword cut? Which herbs will break a fever? Which flowers with draw the sting from a nettle? Explore some of the time-tested wisdom passed from healer to healer throughout the Middle Ages in Diana's ethnobotany A&S class.

    Aboite Fire House
    11312 Aboite Center Rd.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46814

    Directions
  • Business Meeting

    Monday, August 26

    7:00PM

    Aboite Fire House
    11312 Aboite Center Rd.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46814

    Directions
  • Business Meeting

    Monday, September 16

    7:00PM

    Aboite Fire House
    11312 Aboite Center Rd.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46814

    Directions
  • Business Meeting

    Monday, October 28

    7:00PM

    Aboite Fire House
    11312 Aboite Center Rd.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46814

    Directions
  • Business Meeting

    Monday, November 25

    7:00PM

    Aboite Fire House
    11312 Aboite Center Rd.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46814

    Directions
  • Business Meeting

    December

    NO MEETING

    Enjoy your holidays!

  • Twelfth Night

    Saturday, January 4

    Tentative Date

    Aboite Fire House
    11312 Aboite Center Rd.
    Fort Wayne, IN 46814

    Directions