Welcome to the Proto-College of St Kessog

Welcome to the Proto-College of St Kessog, wherein you may step back in time to fight with chivalry, dance with grace, feast with gusto or pursue the divers activities that enriched the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

St Kessog is based at the University of Otago, Dunedin, in the South Island of New Zealand and is a branch of the international non-profit educational organisation, the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA).

The SCA is dedicated to the research and recreation of pre-17th century European history, with a particular focus on its practical applications in arts and sciences, including costuming, cooking, martial arts, dance, calligraphy and illumination, metalwork, archery, music and much, much more.

To get involved, contact Eydís of St Kessog our Seneschal, or our Chatelaine, or join the St Kessog discussion list below.

You'll find additional helpful newcomer's information and resources on this site.

Mailing Lists -- keep in touch!

Hear about forthcoming events, participate in discussions, ask questions and talk to the local populace on the St Kessog Discussion list. You might also be interested in the activities of the Canton of Castelburn, you can join the Castelburn Discussion list here.

Learn about activities in our parent Barony of Southron Gaard (Christchurch) via the Southron Gaard Discussion list (1-2 messages per day) or their Announcement list (1-2 messages per week).

Who was St Kessog?

Before St Andrew, there was St Kessog, first patron saint of Scotland. His symbol of a bent bow signifies a readiness for action at all times, very appropriate for a warrior Celtic race. More on St Kessog here.