East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
The Consort and Sovereign’s Thrown Weapons Champs are well underway! The following competitors advanced to the Sweet 16 (The Gazette apologizes for the use of common names only, but wanted to get the information up quickly): Thrainn Matteo Pandarus Alanna Mikael Thomas Melmyra Bellatrix Richard Crowe Vidor Arlyana Padraig Ameria Ellyn Ulfarr Karrah Of those …
(A re-posting of the letter in the July Pikestaff) Greetings unto the East Kingdom! I have three announcements that I would like to make. First, the position of Pennsic Steward has changed hands, and Master Samuel Peter Bump (often called Speedbump) is taking over the office of Pennsic Steward for Pennsic 49. Second, effective immediately, …
Good gentles of the East, This weekend, our reenactment group lost a beloved gentleman, Lord Perley of Malagentia, who passed away on May 13, 2022. He leaves behind his wife, Lady Mary of the High Hills, five children, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and countless friends. Perley Emery was generally quiet –though his wit was sharp– …
Being the Court of Their Majesties Ryouko’jin & Indrakshi held on May 7, A.S. LVII (2022)in the Barony of L’ile du Dragon DormantatEast Kingdom Crown TourneyCourt Heralds: French Translations: Hlærifaᵭer Grim the Skald, Baroness Kirsa Oyutai, Lord Julien Ceanneidigh Baroness Kirsa Oyutai and Lord Julien Ceanneidigh Reporting Herald:Hlærifaᵭer Grim the Skald Order SCA Name Award …
This year’s summer Known Worlde Heralds and Scribal Symposium (KWHSS) will be held on Friday-Sunday July 22nd-24th 2022. It is a virtual event, hosted by the Principality of Vindheim in conjunction with the Kingdom of Ansteorra. Pre-registration and other information can be found here: https://sites.google.com/view/kwhss/home KWHSS is always a wonderful venue for learning and teaching among heraldic …
Below please find the format Their Majesties’ would like to see for the upcoming Crown Bardic Championship at War of the Roses The competition will take place over three rounds with the following theme for the day: “The Mythology of War.” As Their Majesties undertake preparations for the upcoming Pennsic War, they wish to know …
Greeting to the people of the East from Lady Isabel del Okes, largesse coordinator for Their Majesties. I write this as an invitation to all who desire to add to the largesse of Their Majesties. While we have a large amount of jewelry and cords (fingerloop, Kumihimo, lucet, etc.), we seek to replenish items that …
Happy Friday, all! In an effort to help create some additional clarity regarding official events and gatherings, I have created an Event FAQ to answer questions in one location. The FAQ Can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/EKEventFAQ Note: Do not copy the contents of this FAQ to other sources. Copy the link and use the link to …
Our 32nd research paper comes to us from Vindiorix Ordovix from the Shire of Mountain Freehold, written in honor of our current Majesty, Ryouko’jin Of-The Iron-Skies, and his Japanese Samurai persona. However, this paper is not about the Samurai military caste, but rather their “cultural opposites,” the Ninja. Dramatically featured in books, movies, and games, …
Good morning, Tyger Populace! I have a need to fill a role here in the Office of the Kingdom Seneschal. Several actually, but we will start here as a top priority. Please see this link regarding the posting for a Deputy Seneschal for Special Projects: https://seneschal.eastkingdom.org/help-wanted-deputy-seneschal-for-special-projects/ If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach …