East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
The event announcement for the upcoming Cohasset Wars contains harsh words from Smoking Rocks to Carolingia. Smoking Rocks claims that Carolingia historically raided Smoking Rocks to capture its goods and once again its “gimlet eyes figure that raiding and rapine upon the land can be used to disrupt commerce and trade and Pariahs may be …
There is perhaps no more evocative image of the Middle Ages than that of a warrior astride a mighty war horse and thus many will be glad to learn that Lady Sylvia du Vey, the current King’s Equestrian Champion has announced that Their Majesties, Gregor and Kiena, have rescheduled Their Equestrian Championship. It will now be held …
In addition to the usual host of excellent festivities, this year’s Great Northeastern War in Hebron, ME will host the Northern Region Rattan Championship. Reigning Northern Region Rattan Champion Lord Richard Crowe will host a tournament open to all residents of the Northern Region. The tournament will take place on Friday, July 12 from 6:30-8 PM
The fine warriors of this Eastern Realm are advised to check their paperwork, and if they need new or updated authorization cards before Pennsic, please note: Due to the early date of Pennsic this year, the deadline for the Kingdom Minister of the Lists to receive your authorization paperwork in order for you to receive …
The East Kingdom University is sponsoring three classes at Pennsic University this year. Details are as follows as well as on the East Kingdom University Website.
If you or your Non-Royal group wants a Pavilion or day shade on the Battle field, please fill out the Google form below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XsecLVYkDkWfyx7YbkNQ6iB9tqUruOejOZfyVA-bhlc/viewform Your answers will be auto filled in to my spreadsheet and time stamped. Thank you, Syr Silverthorn DM Martial Activities Pennsic 42
On Saturday, June 1, 2013, the outgoing Royal Archery Champions of the East ran a devious (some would say “despicable”) tournament to determine their successors. The Queen’s Champion, Master Philip Reed the Facetious, created 11 novelty shoots, providing a full day of challenging and fun archery for all the competitors. The King’s Champion, Lord Nathaniel …
Posted on behalf of the Pennsic 42 staff. There are a few changes this year that are starting to be publicized: The Pennsic Facebook and Twitter Feed webpages are public access from the web and information will be posted by senior staff up to and during war. Every effort will be made to ensure that …
Many activities were rained out at SCA events in the Northeast last weekend, but not the Laurels versus Pelicans boffer fundraiser. Holding a melee out of doors as originally planned was impossible in the mud and rain, but Mistress Anastasia, former Kingdom Mistress of Lists, suggested a format change. The tables were pushed back in …
Some of the Laurels and Pelicans headed out into their fundraiser at Panteria with boffer weapons that were built specifically for them. These peers proposed “specialty weapons” which they would get to use only if they raised enough money. The weapons added humor to the already lively bouts. For more information about the fundraiser, see …