East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
The Canton of Northpass would like to announce that they will be holding the annual John Barleycorn Memorial Brewing Competition at their “Barleycorn” event this September 5-7. The competition, which will be run with the assistance of the East Kingdom Brewers Guild, will have five categories: Beer, Wine, Mead, “Other” (any Period-style beverage – cordials, kumiss, etc. – that …
To all of you who came out to help herald the reign of Kenric II andAvelina II, and most especially to Their (now) Graces, my thanks andappreciation. You all did very good work and I’m proud of what weaccomplished.In the last six months, we heralded 19 Royal Progresses, 2 HighnessProgresses, and 2 Baronial Progresses …
This is a recurring series by Mistress Alys Mackyntoich on whether certain names currently can be documented to period based on existing evidence.. There are a lot of names that people think are medieval, but actually aren’t, and others which people think are modern, but in fact are found in the SCA’s period. If you …
It is with great sadness that the Gazette reports on the death of Master Sheldon the Just. The Gazette learned of his passing on Wednesday, April 16th following a very brief battle with Pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife Ruth. Master Sheldon was a pillar of the community in the Barony of Concordia of the …
In order to encourage and promote the use and equality of Silent Heraldry at all courts and events in which the entire populace attends, and to assist the silent heralds in their dealings with the Crown, the Silent Heraldry Deputy of Laurel Sovereign of Arms coordinates efforts and communication throughout the SCA. Silent Heralds in …
From the 4/12/14 Board of Directors meeting: “Effective immediately, the use of spears, pikes and pole arms is prohibited in rapier tournament or rapier melee combat, and the Society Earl Marshal and Society Deputy Marshal for Rapier shall review the use of two handed swords in rapier combat.” The East Kingdom Rapier Marshal, Don Caine …
The East Kingdom Royal Gifts Chest is issuing a challenge to the Baronies and Shires of The East Kingdom! Spring is here and the East welcomes a new King and Queen! It is time to fill Our gift coffers with beautiful and functional items, ones that represent the talents of Our Eastern Artists. The Royal …
His Majesty Brennan has announced the following combatants and consorts in the list of Spring Crown Tourney to be held in the Barony of L’ile du Dragon Dormant (Montreal, QC) on May 17th AS 49 Duke Ronald Wilmot for Duchess Bronwyn Dawntreader Duke Randal of the Dark for Duchess Katherine Stanhope Baron Pellandres, dit le …
Pay heed to the words of our new King! From His Imperial Majesty: Be it known that the children of the East are Our most precious subjects. Those members of the Eastern populace that honor children honor Their Majesties. These young members are contributing to our Society now, as artists and archers, pages, heralds and …
And it came to pass on 5 April 2014, AS XLVIII that Their Majesties Kenric II and Avelina II did leave the throne in favor of their heirs. Thus Brennan Augustus and Caoilfhionn Augusta became Emperor and Empress of the Kingdom of the East! The Greater Officers of state in attendance swore oaths of fealty …