Great Offices are mandatory; they are required by SCA bylaws. Secondary offices may be created as necessary to provide oversight in specific areas of interest or responsibility.
The Barony of Aquaterra is graced with a large, active population, and so we have divided the administrative chores among several individuals as Secondary Offices.
Great Offices
Baron and Baroness (Coronets)
The Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Aquaterra.
Seneschal
Provides oversight for interactions between the Barony and the modern public.
Seneschal of the Canton of Bearwood
Chatelaine
Welcoming newcomers and general public outreach.
Chronicler
Produces the branch newsletter; may keep meeting minutes and record branch history.
Exchequer
The Baronial Treasurer.
Gorges Pursuivant (Herald)
Coordinates field & court heraldry at events and assists with heraldic submissions.
Master of Stables
Manages and coordinates combat practices, marshaling, and safety.
Minister of Arts and Sciences
Secondary Offices
Bardic
Subsidiary of Minister of Arts and Sciences
Book Herald
Chamberlain
Manages inventory, storage, and movement of Baronial equipment.
Subsidiary of Exchequer
Chief Archer
Manages archery events, marshalling, safety, and practice.
Subsidiary of Master of Stables
Costumer’s Guild
Coordinates events and fosters interest in making or learning about making garb.
Subsidiary of Minister of Arts and Sciences
Culinary Guild (and Brewer’s Guild)
Dance Minister
Coordinates events and fosters interest in making or learning about medieval dance.
Subsidiary of Minister of Arts and Sciences
Games Minister
Manages medieval games at events, coordinates game days and practices, fosters knowledge of medieval games.
Subsidiary of Minister of Arts and Sciences
Gold Key
Manages creation and storage of loaner garb and distribution of it during events.
Subsidiary of Chatelaine
Grete Boke (Great Book)
Subsidiary of Chronicler
Master of Sword
Manages rapier (light) fighters and practices.
Subsidiary of Master of Stables
Minister of Horse
Manages and coordinates equestrian events and practices.
Subsidiary of Master of Stables
Minister of Lists
Minister of Thrown Weapons
Manages and coordinates thrown weapon events, marshalling, safety, and practices.
Subsidiary of Master of Stables
Scribe
Arranges monthly scriptoriums, fosters the Scribal Arts, arranges classes and shepherds award scrolls for events.
Scribal Bookmarks
Subsidiary of Gorges Pursuivant (Herald)
Social Media Deputy
Coordinates the Barony’s Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter presence.
Subsidiary of Chronicler
Voice Herald
Warlord
Manages and coordinates the Barony’s War Band and war efforts.
Subsidiary of Master of Stables
Webminister
Administers the website and coordinates the Barony’s online presence with the Social Media Deputy.
Subsidiary of Chronicler
YAC (Youth Armored Combat) Warden
Manages and coordinates youth armored combat events, marshalling, and practices.
Subsidiary of Master of Stables
YAFA (Youth and Family Achievement) Coordinator
Manages the SCA’s Youth and Family Achievement (YAFA) Program. SCA YAFA Program
Subsidiary of Minister of Arts and Sciences