East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
Start germinating those design ideas now — Her Majesty, Queen Avelina, has just posted the following challenge… I am issuing a garb challenge for Birka. My challenge to the clothing artisans of the East is: Pick your favorite sports team and interpret their uniform as a medieval garment or outfit. Documentation is not required, however …
From the EKU Chancellor… Greetings! The East Kingdom University is currently seeking applications for the position of Deputy Chancellor of the University. I am seeking individuals who are excited about creating new learning opportunities within the Kingdom, and who would love to help the East Kingdom University flourish over the coming years. If you are …
Hark! Is that yon horn I hear, heralding in the hunters to come and celebrate the season? (Why yes……… yes it is!) Whom are they escorting on the road to Ruantallan? I see wagons and horses, men, women and children… a veritable parade of……. Wait? Could it be? Their Majesties are enroute to visit our …
The Crown Principality of Tir Mara’s weekend was one of Thanksgiving, and a Gentleman and Gentlewoman’s Meal with a pie of that Turkish fowl led Lady Mergriet Van Wijenhorst to victory as Princess’ A&S Champion at the Tir Mara Rattan and A&S Championships Event held in the Shire of Lyndhaven on Saturday. The competition, while …
Greetings, all! At this time I would like to express my gratitude to several gentles, including to Their Majesties Kenric and Avelina, who have granted my request for one final year in office as Tyger Clerk of the Signet. It has been a wonderful experience working with each of you, the Crown, and the Kingdom …
Excerpts From a Report by Mistress Brita Mairi Svensdottir On a fine October day, the Endewearde Hunt for the Unicorn took place. Many activities were enjoyed: A&S classes seemed to be enthusiastically attended, the hurley players had a great time, the children conducted a successful cattle raid, the thrown weapons range was always busy, and …
The Shire of Nordenhal (Kingston, NY) is very pleased to once again offer a day full of classes to help you accessorize, embellish, and otherwise add those special touches that turn your garb from functional to fantastic. Wear Schola IV will take place on November 16, 2013 at the Church of the Comforter Church Hall Wynkoop …
You are cordially invited to St. Eligius Celebration of the Arts and Sciences, being held on November 16th in Meriden CT. The St. Eligius Arts and Sciences Competition has an unusual format this year and is designed to be something like a martial tourney, so this contest demands face-to-face scoring. Each contestant declares his entry(s) as belonging to …
On behalf of Mistress Alys Mackyntoich, Eastern Crown Herald With ever increasing amounts of information becoming available every year, providing advice about period naming practices and armory has become more and more complex. Even the hardest-working local herald cannot possibly know every culture or every subject matter. So, in order to better match people with …
The Gazette asked Lady Aildreda de Tamwurthe to provide background about the poem performed by the King’s and Queen’s Bards as part of the Coronation ceremony. Her explanation and poem follow. Our thanks to Lady Aildreda and Lord Lucien for their help. When the Queen’s Bard, Lucien de Pontivy, was inspired to write an Old …