16 Saturday Jun 2018
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Rupert and Godric compete in the semifinals of Kings and Queens Archery Champions. Photo by KayLeigh McWhyte
Third round is the same format, with the archers shooting from a further distance.
First match, Rupert defeats Godric.
Second match, Colin defeats Shitian, and does so without missing a single shot.
The Gazette thanks Master Antonio Patrasso and Mistress Ygraine Kellswood for their help in reporting, however all errors are the fault of the Gazette.
16 Saturday Jun 2018
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The second round follows the same format as the first, but the archers are further from the targets.
First match, Rupert defeats Dorian.
Second match, Godric defeats Ryan.
Third match, Colin defeats Edmund.
Fourth match, Shitian defeats Chinua.
The Gazette thanks Master Antonio Patrasso and Mistress Ygraine Kellswood for their help in reporting, however all errors are the fault of the Gazette.
16 Saturday Jun 2018
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For the first round, two archers face off to shoot at Tetris pieces mounted on a rail. Archers race to knock their four pieces off the rail, then put a final arrow in a central target. The archer who completes first moves on to the next round of competition.
Archery targets at Kings and Queens Archery Champions
Photo provided by Antonio Patrasso
First match to Rupert. Delay to reinforce the backstop – Rupert’s bolts were going straight through the net, and the fence behind.
Action resumes.
Second match to Dorian.
Third match to Godric.
Fourth match to Ryan.
Fifth match to Colin.
Sixth match to Edmund.
Seventh match to Chinua.
Eighth match to Shitian.
The Gazette thanks Master Antonio Patrasso and Mistress Ygraine Kellswood for their help in reporting, however all errors are the fault of the Gazette.
16 Saturday Jun 2018
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The following archers have advanced to the finals of the King’s and Queen’s Archery Champions. As a reminder, of the theme, Queen’s champion Lord Kusunoki Yoshimoto and King’s champion Lady Siobahn Chorimaic have designed for you a contest based on Russian fairy tales and history with a few modern twists! Ward off Charging Mongolians and the evil witch Baba Yaga! Save the snow maiden, Snigorochka! And who could have a Russian shoot without Rocky, Bullwinkle, Boris, and Natasha?
23 Friday Mar 2018
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This is a friendly reminder from the office of the Captain General of Archers that all Archery Marshals need to submit their Spring reports by April 1.
The link to the reporting system
This link also appears on the EK Archery Marshal Roster web page,
After the last reporting cycle, there were several requests to provide confirmation of submitted reports. We are grateful to Duchess Avelina for enabling this feature. When you click on the link, enter your name and e-mail address, and a message containing your unique reporting link will be sent to you. After you use it to complete your report, you should receive a confirmation message that your report has been stored in the system.
Thank you for reporting promptly!
05 Monday Mar 2018
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Her Highness and I wish to announce far and wide the dates when we will find new Kingdom champions during our time in office. Specific details on the respective tournaments are still forthcoming, but please make notes on your calendars as necessary.
Thrown Weapons – Panteria 5/25-28
http://www.eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3317
Armored – Sommer Draw 6/1-6/3
http://www.eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3315
Archery – Iron Bog Investiture 6/16
http://www.eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3326
Equestrian – EK 50 Year 6/28-7/1
http://www.eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3161
We look forward to seeing the diverse displays of prowess, chivalry, and pageantry of the East over the next several months as we find new champions.
23 Tuesday Jan 2018
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I’m going to hold an open-to-all unified marshals’ meeting at Birka, 3pm on Saturday, in the Frost Room. (I know the equestrians are also meeting then. They can come on in when they’re done. There will be plenty of time for them.)
I’m going to talk about my proposed change for the tenure of the Earl Marshal, catch up with all my supervisory concerns, outline what I’m looking for in the next Deputy Marshal for Armored Combat, and generally address questions and issues any of our groups may have.
11 Friday Aug 2017
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The Gazette thanks Mistress Ygraine of Kellswood for the following report.
The Midrealm-East-Ealdormere side has taken all 3 populace war points in Archery! Each of the three traditional shoots — presented with a Norse theme this year — was worth one war point. Archers could shoot each one up to five times during the War.
The Castle Window was a 30 second timed shoot at a distance of about 30 yards. Archers launched as many arrows or bolts as they were able in that time at a target representing a castle window slot. Hits in the slot were worth 1 point each; hits on the small white Thor’s hammer inside the slot were worth 2 points each. The AEthelmearc-Atlantia-Allies team scored a total of 1446 points; team Midrealm-East-Ealdormere scored 1836.
The “Soldiers” this year were pairs of Frost Giants at 15 yards, 35 yards, 45 yards and 55 yards. Archers could launch 6 arrows at the targets of their choice, worth 1, 2, 3 or 4 points respectively (for a maximum of 24 points per end). The AEthelmearc-Atlantia-Allies side scored 5189 total points; the Midrealm-East-Ealdormere side scored 7696.
The Clout consisted of a Giant at 100 yards inside a castle turret. On the way to that target was a serpent in a moat at approximately 50 yards. Hits landing in the moat were worth 1 point; hits on the serpent were 2 points; shots landing inside the castle were worth 3 points; and hits on the Giant earned 4 points. Archers could launch 6 arrows at the targets of their choice (for a maximum, again, of 24 points per end). The A-A-A archers totaled 4176 points; the M-E-E archers scored 6423.
Thanks to all the archers who shot and to all the marshals who worked so hard to make everything run smoothly and safely!
30 Tuesday May 2017
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At Panteria this past weekend in the Shire of Pantervale, Emperor Ionnes and Empress Honig presided over the competitions to select Their Archery and Equestrian Champions.
On Saturday, Baroness Alanna of Skye, riding Brandy, won the equestrian competition and was named King’s Champion of Horse. Empress Honig selected Mistress Eleanor Fitzpatrick as her Champion of Horse.
During the Archery Championship Shoot on Sunday, the Winner & Queen’s Champion was Kusunoki Yoshimoto, and the King selected Siobhan inghean Cormaic as His Champion.
25 Thursday May 2017
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An account by Baroness Arlyana van Wyck and Mistress Ygraine
of Kellswood
On May 20, 2017, the Barony of Carolingia hosted an event
featuring a venerable test of archery skill. This test was
devised by the founders of the Carolingian Company of
Bowmen, believed to be the oldest archery guild in the SCA.
Because it takes most of a day to complete, and involves
shooting at various distances out to 100 yards, this shoot
is not held often. Indeed, it had been about 10 years since
it was last attempted, so Lady Erica of Carolingia and Lady
Eleanora Stewart resolved to serve as co-autocrats and
provide the opportunity.
The Carolingian Company of Bowmen was chartered in November
1976. (The charter text can be read here:
http://www.kellswood.com/ccb/charter.php ) Its founders
created a ranking shoot which they believed was difficult
enough that advancement would merit the respect of any
archers, whether in the SCA or the modern world. It involves
accuracy shooting at distances from 15 to 100 yards, a brief
combat shooting scenario, and an endurance requirement of a
set number of total shots during one day. (The details of
the shoot can be read here:
http://www.kellswood.com/ccb/rankshoot.php ) It is a test of
consistency and concentration. Many of those who have
attempted this shoot have missed advancing in rank because
of just one poorly-placed shot.
The first level ranking, that of Bowman, has been achieved
by no more than 30 archers over the years; 10 more joined
that number at the event. Fewer than 10 archers belonged to
the rank of Companion Bowman; now there are 2 more –
Master Kobayashi Yutaka and Lord Mikjall Bogmadr. No one had
achieved the top-level ranking of Master Bowman in the over
40 year history of the Company, but that honor has now been
claimed by Master Li Kung Lo.
At the end of the long day of shooting, Baron Colin held
Court at which he thanked the event staff, the marshals of
archery and thrown weapons, and Lord Orlando, provider of
the ample dayboard. His Excellency was then among the 15 new
members of the Company who pledged to uphold its standards
of honor and safety, and paid the entrance fee to the
Captain of the Company, Master Peter the Red. All those who
advanced in rank were recognized in Court, and Master Li led
a cheer in memory of Marian of Edwinstowe, one of the
Company founders. Many of those present were heard to say
they hoped it would not be another 10 years before this fun
and challenging shoot was held again.
The CCB Charter
Baron Colin pays to join the Company
Captain Peter congratulates Master Li
New members take the Company pledge
