East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
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 …
Their Majesties held both a morning and afternoon court at Equestrian and Thrown Weapons Champions. The Gazette thanks Master Ernst for the following report: Morning Court Arnulf Tête de Laine d’ Saint Aubin was inducted into the Order of the Gawain. Leon d’ Saint Aubin was inducted into the Order of the Gawain. Scroll by …
En français Greetings unto all those intending to enter Fall Crown Tournament, Please be aware that both the combatant and the consort must submit a letter of intent, either through the following link (preferred) or by email to TRH Prince Brennan and Princess Caoifhionn with a copy to the Kingdom Seneschal. If by email, a …
The following is a compilation of the awards or other honors given in Eastern courts’ at Pennsic plus some additional items such as kingdom officer changes. Announcements made in court are not included. Saturday, August 1st – Evening Freehold of Riverkeep was awarded the Blue Tyger Legion Marion Macgregor was awarded a Court Barony with …
On September 12, ambassadors are coming from all corners of the East Kingdom – Anglespur, Bergental, Carolingia, Concordia, Rusted Woodlands and Smoking Rocks, to share their enthusiasm, knowledge and skills. The Arts and Sciences Salon, in Scotia, New York, will be a day full of explorations into a wide variety of interests. Of course the …
En français From the Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer: I am pleased to announce the appointment of Alexandra de Champagne (mka: Sandra O. Hom) as Regional Deputy Exchequer of Tir Mara. All groups in the Tir Mara region will now be communicating with Alexandra. Please ensure you are sending your emails for all reporting and …
The King’s and Queen’s Equestrian and Thrown Weapons Championships were held today in Quintavia. It was the first time a King’s and Queen’s Championship was held for Thrown Weapons. It was also the first time the Golden Lance was awarded in the East Kingdom. The Golden Lance is an order of high merit for those …