East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
Unto my beloved populace of the East, I have thought long and hard about the fashion show challenge for Birka this year. I have received many wonderful suggestions and it has been a very tough decision, but I keep coming back to something I teach all of my apprentices. “Anna’s Rule #1” is: Accessorize, Accessorize, …
On the 5th of November, in the 51st year of the Society, on chilly morning in the Province of Malagentia, those who sought to be Heirs to Brion III and Anna III, as determined by a Crown Tournament, and those others who had gathered to watch and serve, came together before Their Majesties. The combatants …
The Autocrats Colloquium will be held this Saturday in Arlington, MA. Attendees should wear regular clothes, not garb, to listen to SCA experts offer their insights on what an autocrat needs to know. A dayboard is not being served – although coffee and tea will be available. There will be an hour lunch break. The …
Unto the People of the East, greetings! The Royal Toybox has become a popular feature of court, made possible by the generosity of the artisans and craftsmen of Our populace. We hope you and the children have enjoyed both the chase of reigns past and the learning opportunities recently. Supplies in the box are running …
Lord Avraham ben Ahron passed away on October 20 after a brief battle with cancer. Avraham was a lifelong resident of Eastern Connecticut except for a few years spent in Boston during his education. His research into Sogdian culture and Gers (Yurts) was notable, as was his infectious enthusiasm and his generosity in sharing his …
The East Kingdom Gazette is saddened to report the unexpected passing of The Honorable Lord Wulfang Gruenwald, mundanely known as Robert Betts, on Saturday, November 5th, 2016. Wulfgang joined the SCA in 2009 after being brought to Ghosts, Ghouls, & Goblins and tossed into the kitchen by his Lady, Tysha z Kieva. He was awarded …
Editor’s Note: This post appeared earlier with the words “Friday, November 7th” in the body of the post. Polls are due on Monday, November 7th. Responses to the second poll of Their Majesties Brion and Anna need to be sent before midnight, Monday, November 7th, when the polls close. Polls are sent to the members of the …
Responses to the second poll of Their Majesties Brion and Anna need to be sent before midnight, Monday, November 7th, when the polls close. Polls are sent to the members of the Orders of High Merit and the Peerages so that they may provide input to the Crown on future members. Orders which conduct polls include the …
In the Finals of Crown, Fall 2016, Master Ávaldr Valbjarnarson, fighting for Mistress Eva Woderose faced Master Ioannes Aurelius Serpentius, fighting for Mistress Ro Honig von Sommerfeldt in a best of five bouts. The first Bout was won by Avaldr. The second Bout was won by Ioannes. The third Bout was won by Ioannes. The …
The four combatants remaining in the tournament are as follows. Five wins will be required to advance. This means an undefeated fighter will need two wins; a fighter who has already lost a bout will need three wins. En français: Les quatre combattants restants dans le tournoi sont listés ci-dessous. Cinq victoires seront nécessaires pour avancer à la prochaine …