The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) utilizes a unique system for tracking time within its fictional historical setting. Within the SCA’s organizational structure, distinct geographic regions, termed “kingdoms,” often maintain their own variations on this system. One such kingdom, Meridies, employs a calendar based on the Gregorian calendar but adapted to reflect the organization’s internal narratives and events. This adaptation typically involves assigning regnal years to the current reigning monarchs, alongside corresponding dates in the standard Gregorian calendar. An example date might be expressed as “AS 57, Anno Societatis,” (marking the 57th year since the SCA’s founding), cross-referenced with the Gregorian equivalent.
Maintaining a separate calendrical system fosters a sense of immersion and reinforces the organization’s dedication to its historical recreation. This practice enables members to more fully inhabit their personae and strengthens the overall community identity. The historical context emerges from the desire to create a distinct temporal framework within the SCA, separating its activities from the mundane world and contributing to the overall atmosphere of the organization.
