East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
his past weekend at the Great Northeastern War, General Xavier the Sinister announced the following gentles to this year’s Pennsic Rapier Champions Team. Heroic Champions Team and Alternates: Maître Remy Delamontagne de Gasconge Don Morwill MacShane Master Donovan Shinnock Maestra Sorcha Dhocair Baron Carolingia, called Effing Thomas, Master of Defense Don Devillin MacPherson Don Robert …
Príncipe Luis and Princessa Margarita will be accepting recommendations for Their first poll until 11:59 PM on Sunday August 18th (the Sunday a week after Pennsic). As a reminder, recommendations for non-polling awards are welcome at any time. Their Highnesses would especially enjoy reading of the good works of Eastern youth. – Award Recommendation Online …
A message from the Backlog Deputy of the Tyger Clerk of the Signet Greetings! I’m Æsa feilinn Jossursdottir (known by most as Feilinn), your Backlog Deputy. I have another round of backlog scrolls ready for delivery to their recipients. Backlog Scrolls can be picked up at Great Northeastern War in Malagentia this weekend. I will …
Our upcoming Quest article is “Event Lighting at Night”. At Society events, night can have its own magic; darkness masks many a 21st C silhouette and pushes the modern world even further away. Torchlight tourneys are a beloved tradition and the flicker of flames from campfire and lantern casts a more timeless glow on faces, …
The Board of Directors is accepting applications from participants interested in being a part of the 2020 Census Committee. The mandate/scope of the committee is to design and prepare questions for the 2020 SCA Census, to launch and administer the census, and to analyze and report on findings based on the census data collected. It …
On Sunday, word was received in the Kingdom that Lord Seamus Mac Neachtain, of the Shire of Owlsherst, has passed away. An imposing figure on the field, he was as well known for his generosity, kindness, and leadership as he was for his martial prowess. Lord Seamus was currently serving the Kingdom as the Captain …
The site book and class schedule for Great Northeastern War, taking place in Malagentia July 11 – 14, are now available for download from the Great Northeastern War website. A limited number of paper copies will also be available at the event, however the event staff is making the book available for early download so …
A message from Mistress Fia Kareman, Autocrat, A Market Day at Birka XXXI Good afternoon! You have been very patient, and now that the New Hampshire primary appears set in stone (although that could change…) it is now time to announce the details regarding A Market Day at Birka XXXI (2020). The details are as …
After four rounds, Earl Horic emerges victorious as King’s Rattan Champion. The Gazette thanks Martin Wasser Speier for on-site reporting and photos. Any mistakes belong to the Gazette, and not the MoL or on-site reporting.
The final combatants in today’s rattan champions tournament are: Pan Jan Janowicz Earl Horic Finals will be best 3 of 5 bouts, starting with longsword (best of three counted hits), sword/buckler, axe, two sword, and finally bring your best. The Gazette thanks Martin Wasser Speier for on-site reporting and photos. Any mistakes belong to the …