East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
The following article was originally published by the Aethelmearc Gazette. Our thanks to them for sharing it. At the beginning of September, Æthelmearc and the Society lost one of its legends. Countess Aidan ni Leir, Mistress of the Laurel, Mistress of the Pelican, Lady of the Rose, passed away suddenly in her home in the …
En français In case of disparity between the French or English text, English text have precedence. The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is seeking candidates for the position of Tournaments Illuminated Art Director. The current officer steps down in July, 2016, and in order to ensure a smooth transition, applications for the positions are now …
En français The following was submitted for publication by the East Kingdom Seneschal, Dueña Mercedes Vera de Calafia. Over the last year I have spoken to many people about the fact that the Kingdom they live in does not match the Kingdom they play in, or where their heart is. The SCA recognizes this situation is …
En français Greetings, all. Please note that any scrolls needing to be shipped for awards during the Reign of Brennan II and Caoilfhionn II should be shipped flat, in a rigid sleeve, to the following address: Murray Blehart [redacted, contact for address] Please send an email note to Them, as well as to Their Eastern …
En français Unto the Kingdom of the East do I, Master Frasier MacLeod send warmest greetings! I am excited to announce that, now that they have been cleared at Society level, Two Handed Rapiers are now a Thing! There will be an official rule set published in Pikestaff for October, and as …
The East Kingdom Awards Overview (created by Tola knitýr) has been updated to reflect the addition of the Order of Defense and the Order of the Golden Lance, as well as several name changes. East Kingdom Awards East Kingdom Awards printable (prints on 6 pages) Other Award Resources How to Write an Awards Recommendation by Queen …
En français To the East Kingdom, Greetings from Ryan, Briganta Principal Herald of the East. As many of you have noted the Tir Mara regional deputy position has been vacant for quite some time. I’m pleased to announce that the search for a replacement is over. Lord Diarmaid O Briain will be stepping into the …
En français The following is a forwarded message from His Highness Brennan: Greetings unto the rapier community of the East, Last night, we were pleased to accept a bid for Rapier Champions on October 10th in the Barony of Smoking Rocks (New Bedford, MA). A formal event posting will be shortly forthcoming, but we wanted to …
Our third A&S Research Paper comes to us from Master Donovan Shinnock, of the Shire of Quintavia, and is drawn from his study of the historical masters of rapier fighting. (Prospective future contributors, please check out our original Call for Papers.) A Small Comparison of the Rapier Styles of Ridolfo Capo Ferro and Salvator Fabris Salvator Fabris …
En français Greetings all, The tournament format for Fall Crown tournament will be as follows: Combatants should bring their weapons of choice until the semi-finals 4 pools organized by descending precedence. 4 combatants will advance from each pool. The 16 will be a double elimination tournament. Entrants will be seeded based on their performance in …