East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
Investiture of the new Baron and Baroness of Concordia, Jean Paul and Lylie, took place on Saturday among the festivities of Bjorn’s Ceilidh, our celebration of the Celtic New Year. Previous Barons Pierre, Angus, Balthazar and Emerson passed down the coronets to Their Majesties, while reciting the lineage of our Barony, so all would know …
For folks attending Bjorn’s Ceilidh – Concordia of the Snows Investiture please take note: The event notice on the East Kingdom website states that gate opens at 11:00 am. That is incorrect. The gates open at 10:30, and first court is at 11:00.
The third bout of the finals was fought with two swords. His Grace Omega Aurelius Serpentius fighting for Her Grace Roxane Farabi Shahzadeh was declared the victor. EDITOR’S ADDITION: Duke Kenric withdrew from the bout after it had started. Vivat Prince Omega Vivat Princess Roxane Vivant The Kingdom of the East!
The second bout of the finals was fought with polearm. Victor: His Grace Omega Aurelius Serpentius fighting for Her Grace Roxane Farabi Shahzadeh
The first bout of the finals was fought with sword and shield. Victor: His Grace Omega Aurelius Serpentius fighting for Her Grace Roxane Farabi Shahzadeh
The Gazette is pleased to report that the finals of the Fall Tournament for the Crown of the East will be fought between His Grace Omega Aurelius Serpentius fighting for Her Grace Roxane Farabi Shahzadeh and His Grace Kenric aet Essex fighting for Her Grace Avelina Keys .
The four combatants remaining in the tournament are: His Grace Konrad der Lowe von Ulm fighting for Her Ladyship Aibhilin Fhionn from the wounded list will face His Grace Omega Aurelius Serpentius fighting for Her Grace Roxane Farabi Shahzadeh Lord Ioannes Serpentius fighting for Mistress Ro Honig von Sommerfeldt from the wounded list will face His Grace Kenric aet Essex …
In addition to continuing news from the tournament, the Gazette has learned that Her Royal Majesty Queen Thyra, noting the stalwart bravery of the combatants as well as the inclement conditions that they and their supporters labor under has decreed that all gloves, hats, and umbrellas are both period and fashionable for today. The first …
Having completed the early rounds of competition, the Sweet Sixteen round has been paired up as follows: His Grace Konrad der Lowe von Ulm fighting for Her Ladyship Aibhilin Fhionn Sir Sichelgaita von Halstern fighting for His Excellency Einar Njorthurson Sir Wilham de Broc fighting for Doña Isabel Chamberlaine His Grace Omega Aurelius Serpentius fighting for Her Grace Roxane …
Crown Tourney has begun in the rain with over forty entrants. This year’s Crown Tournament has seen a return to the traditional double-elimination format with the initial pairings set by challenge. Each fighter, beginning with the fighter lowest on the Order of Precedence, was allowed to issue his or her choice of challenge. Each bout …