The arms of Master Juan Macias de Alarcon
Image courtesy of the Memorial Shield Project – SCA

When the proud Calontir Falcon was but an egg in the nest, Master Juan Macias de Alarcon was there, The Kingdom that Master Juan helped to create grieved when we learned of his passing on May 31 AS LIX. Master Juan was beloved by many and celebrated a long career in the SCA.

Juan was one of the early members of the Shire of Three Rivers who was known for his service and talent with Theatre Arts. Baron Geoffri of Warriene, who helped found Forgotten Sea, remembers Master Juan as one of the “Patron Saints of Forgotten Sea,” telling how Juan and others from Three Rivers would travel accross the state to help Forgotten Sea as it was getting started. Juan was present for Three River’s transition from shire to barony. He witnessed the formation of the Region of Calontir, the Principality of Calontir, and finally the Kingdom of Calontir.

Juan created and directed plays for the entertainment of those who came to events. He welcomed guests into his home when they travelled from far away, and he was selfless in service to the Barony and to Calontir. He served as court herald and held many offices, both in Three Rivers and in Calontir. 

Master Juan was first awarded arms by Midrealm King Albert and Queen Selene on September 25 AS XI. He was further honored by the Middle Kingdom with Companionship into the Orders of the Willow for his art and the Dragon’s Heart for his service. Juan served as Thegn to Ternon and Ghleanna, Calontir’s frist Prince and Princess. When the Witan of Calontir, then called the Calon Council, created Calontir’s award structure, they granted Juan the third Calon Lily. Warlord Brumbarr, first in the Falcon line, recognized Juan with admittance into the Orders of the Iren-Fyrd and the Torse.  Prince Humpk (later Duke William) and Princess Mamarra entered Juan into the rolls of the Order of the Cross of Calontir.

Calontir’s first Crown, Chepe and Arwynn elevated Juan into Companionship within the Order of the Laurel for his skill and knowledge of Theatrical Arts and King Aesgirr and Queen Miriam rewarded Juan’s “treason to the Midrealm (his tireless work towards getting Calontir to Kingdom status)” by honoring him with the Order of the Pelican. Calontir historians have relied on Master Juan for remembering our Kingdom’s earliest days and providing insight to our earliest members.

Juan is survived by his brother, who is not in the SCA. May the memory of Master Juan Macias de Alarcon live so long as the Falcon flies over Calontir.

“Acta hodiernae crastinae fabulae sunt” – The deeds of today are the legends of tomorrow

Master Juan Macias de Alarcon

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