15 Tuesday Jan 2019
Posted in EK 50 Year
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For the East Kingdom 50th Year event, Duchess Avelina wanted a Town Center where people could gather. The concept was a success despite the oppressive heat, and we want to encourage autocrats to try variations of it at their own events. This is a summary of what we learned creating the Town Center. EK 50 Year was a large camping event, but the ideas are adaptable to any event that has space.
Speakers at the “Growing Up in the SCA” panel
15 Tuesday Jan 2019
Posted in Announcements
≈ Comments Off on First Polling for Prince Ozurr and Princess Fortune Sent, Due February 3rd
The First Polling by Prince Ozurr and Princess Fortune was sent out to members of the polling orders on the morning of Monday, January 14th.
If you are a member of one of the following orders, and you have signed up to receive your order polling via email, a link to the current polling was sent to you this morning.
Polling Orders:
Order of Chivalry
Order of the Laurel
Order of the Pelican
Order of Defense
Order of the Silver Crescent
Order of the Maunche
Order of the Tyger’s Combatant
Order of the Sagittarius
Order of the Golden Rapier
Order of the Golden Lance
Order of the Golden Mantle
It is important to remember that there are separate discussion lists and polling lists for each order, and you must be subscribed to the polling email list in order to get your polling via email. Visit http://www.eastkingdom.org to sign up for the polling and the discussion lists. Note that all requests to subscribe to these lists are verified by the moderator before you will be subscribed.
If you are unable to receive polls via email or reply to polls electronically, a copy of the poll may be obtained by contacting Her Highness, Princess Fortune.
The Polling will close on Sunday, February 3rd at 11:59 pm EST.
11 Friday Jan 2019
Posted in Court, Local Groups
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It is not often that a new Barony is made, however, on this day, the 15th day in the month of December, Anno Societatis 53, called in the Common Era 2018, the East Kingdom would do exactly that. For the first time in five years, since the making of the Barony of Endewearde, there would be a brand new Barony.
When Their Majesties arrived, the hustle and bustle of preparing was well under way, and it wasn’t long until Their morning court was opened. There was but one piece of business for this morning – the investiture of the very first Baron and Baroness of Buckland Cross. The herald then welcomed Aurddeilen-ap-Robet and Sigridh Bengstdotter to present themselves before Their Majesties.
A grand procession entered into the hall, with banners and boasts from the herald, Violante Valeriano, about both herding cats and loving kittens, Aurddeilen and Sigridh made their way to stand before King Wilhelm and Queen Vienna. Their Majesties spoke about how honored They were to be installing the premier Baron and Baroness of this new Barony, and these two gentles in particular. Oaths where then sworn, and beautiful coronets made by Master Muin maqq Minain where placed upon their heads, and Aurddeilen-ap-Robet and Sigridh Bengstdotter became the first Baron and Baroness of Buckland Cross. Continue reading
11 Friday Jan 2019
Posted in Announcements, Law and Policy, Official Notices
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The agenda for Their Majesties’ upcoming Curia at Birka is now available on the Seneschal’s web site, with a supplemental statement from the East Kingdom Council of the Exchequer, at seneschal.eastkingdom.org/curia.php
Please note the time change. Curia will begin at 9:00 am.
in service,
Lady Eadgyth of Steyning
Clerk of the Laws, East Kingdom Seneschal’s Office
East Kingdom Curia (the official review of the laws and policies of the East Kingdom) will be held on Sunday, January 27th at A Market Day at Birka in the Barony of Stonemarche, in Manchester, NH. More information about what Curia is and how it works can be found on the web page for curia, linked above.
04 Friday Jan 2019
Posted in Announcements, Events
≈ Comments Off on Knowne World Historic Combat Studies Symposium at Lilies War June 7-11, 2019
Come join us in the heartland for the SCA’s first symposium for studying the arts and sciences aspect of historic combat! The symposium will take place as part of the opening weekend of Lilies War (June 7-16) and provide a series of focused classes and hands on workshops focused on the A&S side of medieval and renaissance combat.
These topics include but are not limited to the study of historic combat techniques – including weapons and techniques that are not part of SA marshal activities; military history; and the creation of armor, weapons, archery equipment, and equestrian equipment.
Fighting activities (rattan, fencing, and archery) will emphasize the historic aspects of combat and attendees will also be welcome to join Calontir for everything else that Lilies War has to offer! Plenty of camping space is available and dogs are allowed.
Kelsey Short Youth Camp
17980 Collins Road
Smithville, MO 64809
Event Stewards
Duke Damien MacGavin
Master Kirk Fitzdavid
Mistress Rhianwen ferch Bran ap Gruffydd
Count Fernanco Rodriguez de Falcon
Email: stewards@lilieswar.org
Symposium Coordinator
Master Gawin Kappler
Email: jjshafferjr@gmail.com
Hospitality Coordinator
Baron Galen MacColmain
Email: galenb3r@gmail.com
Website
www.lilieswar.org
-THFool Dagonell the Juggler
03 Thursday Jan 2019
Posted in Announcements, Heraldry, LoAR, Official Notices
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EASTERN RESULTS FROM THE OCTOBER 2018 LoAR
The Society College of Arms runs on monthly cycles and letters. Each month, the College processes name and armory submissions from all of the Kingdoms. Final decisions on submissions are made at the monthly meetings of the Pelican Queen of Arms (names) and the Wreath King of Arms (armory). Pelican and Wreath then write up their decisions in a Letter of Acceptances and Return (LoAR). After review and proofreading, LoARs generally are released two months after the meeting where the decisions are made.
An “acceptance” indicates that the item(s) listed are now registered with the Society. A “return” indicates that the item is returned to the submitter for additional work. Most items are registered without comments. Sometimes, the LoAR will address specific issues about the name or armory or will praise the submitter/herald on putting together a very nice historically accurate item.
The following results are from the October 2018 Wreath and Pelican meetings.
EAST acceptances Continue reading
02 Wednesday Jan 2019
Posted in Announcements, Corporate, Official Notices
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The following is a message from the Society Seneschal’s Office:
Effective immediately, the Board of Directors and the Peerage Committee is withdrawing the Peerage Survey published on December 28, 2018.
A number of issues have been identified with this survey related to privacy regulations in various countries and the collection of identifying data. It is clear that the Committee’s attempt to construct a neutral and unbiased survey has been unsuccessful. It has instead caused offense and dissension, and for this, we apologize. Please note all member information gathered will be erased.
Please note that the survey was not sponsored in any way by the East Kingdom.
The Board and Committee thanks all participants for its constructive criticism and suggestions. Should you have any further comments or feedback, please email peerage@sca.org and comments@sca.org.
If you choose to send in comments, please use the subject “Peerage Committee Feedback”
28 Friday Dec 2018
Posted in Announcements, Heraldry, LoAR, Official Notices
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EASTERN RESULTS FROM THE SEPTEMBER 2018 LoAR
The Society College of Arms runs on monthly cycles and letters. Each month, the College processes name and armory submissions from all of the Kingdoms. Final decisions on submissions are made at the monthly meetings of the Pelican Queen of Arms (names) and the Wreath King of Arms (armory). Pelican and Wreath then write up their decisions in a Letter of Acceptances and Return (LoAR). After review and proofreading, LoARs generally are released two months after the meeting where the decisions are made.
An “acceptance” indicates that the item(s) listed are now registered with the Society. A “return” indicates that the item is returned to the submitter for additional work. Most items are registered without comments. Sometimes, the LoAR will address specific issues about the name or armory or will praise the submitter/herald on putting together a very nice historically accurate item.
The following results are from the September 2018 Wreath and Pelican meetings.
28 Friday Dec 2018
Posted in Announcements, Corporate, Official Notices
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On behalf of the SCA Board of Directors, the Peerage Committee would like to solicit the opinions of all members of the Society in the following survey to gauge post-implementation views within the Society of the addition of the Order of Defense, as well as to understand the appetite for a future martial peerage or peerages for activities such as archery, thrown weapons, equestrian, and siege engines.
The last survey of this type, the SCA Census, was conducted over 10 years ago. Much has changed within the Society in the years since that survey, and the Board cannot assume the data from the Census still reflects the opinions of members, particularly following the implementation of the Order of Defense.
The purpose of this survey is to understand if and how opinions have changed since the Order of Defense was introduced as a Peerage order, as well as to understand the lessons learned during that implementation. The Board also recognizes that there has been much discussion by the membership since the implementation of the Order of Defense regarding extending recognition to other activities currently not covered by a martial skill-based peerage, including (but not limited to) archery, thrown weapons, equestrian activities, and siege engines. This survey is a prelude to any future discussion by the Board regarding additional peerage Order(s).
By completing this survey, you will help the Board to collect fresh data regarding attitudes towards existing and potential Peerage orders, and to progress the discussion of these topics. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. Deadline for completion of this survey is January 28th, 2019. The Survey is now live HERE.
If you wish to re-take the survey to change your responses should your opinions change you may retake the survey but be aware that taking the survey again will negate your previous survey in its entirety. Please fill the survey out again fully.
-In Service
The Peerage Committee.
If you send comments, please use the subject line “2019 Peerage Committee Survey“.
18 Tuesday Dec 2018
Posted in Arts and Sciences, Interviews, Rapier
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A group shot by the tower (L-R) – Radbod, Col. Christian Woolfe, Mercedes Gurney, Mat Wyck, Sir Ivan Ulrickson and John of Yseux.
Photo by Ivan Ulrickson
By Lord Mat Wyck
The casual event had started simply enough, one of a series of small, occasional fencing opportunities loosely organized in Malagentia to promote more bladework in fun and interesting outdoor environments.
But for the ambitious half-dozen folks who participated, the day evolved into a proving ground for a variety of period gear, testing the technology of the middle ages against a two-mile mountain hike along trails blanketed with a good 5 or 6 inches of snow. It did, to be sure, culminate with ferocious fencing in the shadow of a stone wizard’s tower atop a treacherous mountain peak.
Everyone learned a few things about their kit and themselves, and gladly share those bits of knowledge through this written dispatch. Continue reading
