East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
Having completed the early rounds of competition, the Sweet Sixteen round has been paired up as follows: His Grace Konrad der Lowe von Ulm fighting for Her Ladyship Aibhilin Fhionn Sir Sichelgaita von Halstern fighting for His Excellency Einar Njorthurson Sir Wilham de Broc fighting for Doña Isabel Chamberlaine His Grace Omega Aurelius Serpentius fighting for Her Grace Roxane …
Crown Tourney has begun in the rain with over forty entrants. This year’s Crown Tournament has seen a return to the traditional double-elimination format with the initial pairings set by challenge. Each fighter, beginning with the fighter lowest on the Order of Precedence, was allowed to issue his or her choice of challenge. Each bout …
Baron Dinsdale shared the following message to prevent panic tomorrow at Crown Tournement… It’s not often that my modern life and my SCA life intertwine thoroughly, but here we go: For those of you heading to Crown Tournament on Saturday, an FYI: At 12 Noon, you will likely hear sirens that will sound for approximately …
Saturday, November 1st, is the last day to order the 2015 calendar and note cards created by scribes of the East Kingdom to support the Royal Travel Fund. Orders will be shipped for receipt by Thanksgiving. Each month’s sponsor and artists are listed below next to a small excerpt from each month. Some sponsors names …
The SCA Board of Directors seeks commentary on the following proposed Corpora language change. Current language for Corpora VIII.B.4 Non-armigerous awards and orders may be established by a kingdom, principality or barony, according to the laws and customs of the kingdom. The names and insignia of these awards and orders must be ratified by the …
Feast of the End of the Gaunt Days Sunday, February 22, 2015 Our fair kingdom enjoyed the fruits of another bountiful harvest, then celebrated and hunkered down for a long winter. Then came the Gaunt Days, as larders became emptier and emptier. From Mid-February we can almost see the End of the Gaunt Days! …
On Saturday October 25, in Carolingia, over 70 Easterners participated in a new way to hold an event. There was a autocrat, gate, classes, even a musician playing in the social hall throughout the day. There was even a dayboard, unconventional as it was. (Those who pre-registered had the option of ordering a burrito lunch …
“Unto the mighty East Kingdom do I, Don Frasier MacLeod send greetings, As many of you know by now I have been selected to take the reins of the Kingdom Rapier Marshal’s position. I would like to start by thanking Don Caine Ramsey for his years of service and guidance, you have earned a well …
The Crown Province of Østgarðr will be welcoming musicians from throughout the Kingdom to their Musicians’ Day event on November 21st – 23rd. The event organizers would like the populace to be aware of the following additional information which is not, at present, available on the event announcement: Send reservations to William Bornander 8 Clark Place …
Sir Osgkar of the Wood, Earl Marshal of the East has announced that Don Fraiser MacLeod has been chosen to succeed Don Caine Ramsey as East Kingdom Marshal of Fence. Sir Oskar described the choice as difficult, but expressed his confidence that Don Frasier was the correct choice to continue to guide the rapier community …