East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
The following article was written by Lady Ysemay Sterlyling as part of the Gazette’s ongoing “How to…” series. Judging a competition can often be as difficult as entering. Yet, at a certain point in our artisan development, many of us choose to take the plunge as a judge. However, few are ever given any guidance …
The deadline is fast approaching for the artisans and scientists of the East to register for the King’s and Queen’s Arts and Sciences Competition. All good gentles must pre-register by February 7 if they intend to compete. Already artisans from all corners of the Kingdom have indicated that they will be coming with their best …
The following article was written by Master Ulric von der Insel and is published here as part of the Gazette’s ongoing “How to…” series. There’s a handy tool that the current military uses regularly to scope out the lay of the land called Google Earth. It’s an easy download that gives a layered look at …
Greetings to the singers, poets, drinkers, and wits of the East Kingdom! Lady Aildreda de Tamwurthe issues unto you a convivial challenge for the festival season, now to be answered at the Market Day at Birka in the Barony of Stonemarche. The cheerful poets of Beuern have left us many jolly songs and poems about …
The Barony of Bergental is pleased to be hosting this year’s King & Queen’s Bardic Championships in conjunction with our traditional Novice Schola and Baronial Birthday on March 8th. The Bardic Championships are scheduled to begin at 11:00 am. Here are details of the format as provided by the current Queen’s Bard, Maistre Lucien: East …
The Winter 2014 edition of Ars Scientia Orientalis, the quarterly Arts & Sciences publication for the East Kingdom is now available at http://aso.eastkingdom.org/issues/aso7.pdf. This issue of ASO features: Dolls in the 12th through 16th Centuries by Lady Lillian atte Valeye My Experiences with the Preparation of a Tudor Banquette by Lady Ailionora inghean Ronain 16th-Century Monochrome Embroidery by Mistress Amy Webb, …
The following article was written by Lady Ose Silverhair as part of the Gazette’s ongoing “How to…” series. Here in the East Kingdom we are lucky enough to have several events each year that celebrate the skills of our artisans and scientists. Are you thinking about participating in an Arts & Sciences event but are …
The Shire of Quintavia and the Keepers of Athena’s Thimble will be holding an Embroiderers’ Schola on February 15. The event will be on a donation basis. There will be a potluck day board, so attendees are encouraged to bring contributions of food or beverages. There will be several tracks of classes, a display, and …
Here, in the East, we are lucky to receive original works of art to commemorate our awards and honors, with the artwork, lettering and words created specifically for each recipient. (Please browse the Signet Gallery for some outstanding examples.) This is not true in every kingdom. In some parts of the Known World, mass-produced documents …
Greetings to the singers, poets, drinkers, and wits of the East Kingdom! Lady Aildreda de Tamwurthe issues unto you a convivial challenge for the festival season, to be answered at Twelfth Night in the Barony of Concordia of the Snows. The cheerful poets of Beuern have left us many jolly songs and poems about the …