East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
This year’s list of Laurels and Pelicans has been announced for the Laurels vs. Pelicans boffer melees. The fundraiser will benefit the Pennsic war chest. Peers are given weapons based on how much money is donated in their name. They can take the field at Panteria with something as small as a dagger or as …
The populace of the East Kingdom gathered together in the Shire of Rusted Woodlands on the 4th of the month of May Anno Societatis 48, called in the Common Era, 2013, to witness the great feats of it’s own warriors as they competed for the honor of being the King’s or Queen’s Champion of Arms. …
Throughout much of the East Kingdom the unofficial start of the camping season is Memorial Day weekend (this year it falls on May 24 – 27th) and the Kingdom Event Calendar boasts two excellent camping events for you to get out of your winter habitation and spend some time “on campaign” with your fellow medievalists. …
At Crown Tourney last weekend, four kingdoms were announced at allies in the upcoming Pennsic War. Baron Corwyn Moray and Honorable Lord Johan Craft came as messengers from Trimaris with a letter from Their Majesties that pledged their support to aid the East at Pennsic. Countess Elspeth brought word from AEthelmearc, where she and Master …
On a day dawned clear and bright in the Crown Province of Østgarðr, Their Majesties Gregor and Kiena held a grand tournament to secure heirs to Their throne. On this date numbered the 27th of April in the year we mark Anno Societatis 47 called 2013 in the Common Era, the populous gathered to witness …
Antonio Patrasso, Seneschal of Settmour Swamp, has announced that the group’s event, Quest XXX, is being cancelled. The event was to be held on May 24-27. Sir Antonio reported that the group was “unable to come to acceptable contract terms with the owners of the Quest site” and could not find an alternate site. The …
Once again, the Laurels and Pelicans of the East Kingdom will take to the field with boffer weapons and a sense of humor to raise money for the Kingdom. They will face off in melees for honor, glory and the laughter of the crowd at Panteria XVIII in the Shire of Panther Vale (Thetford, VT) …
In the fifth bout using sword and shield, Earl Kenric aet Essex, fighting for Countess Avelina Keyes, won against Sir Thomas of Ravenhill, fighting for Áine an Neamheaglach. Information and photo provided by editor on the field, Baroness Mylisant Grey.
Sir Thomas of Ravenhill, fighting for Áine an Neamheaglach, won the third bout against Earl Kenric aet Essex, fighting for Countess Avelina Keyes, Bout three was pole arm. Bout one was Florentine and bout two was Sword and Shield. Information provided by editor on the field, Baroness Mylisant Grey. Photo couresty of Mistress Fiona O’Maille.
The top four combatants from each of the four round robin pools advanced to form a standard double elimination bracket with a few modifications. The combatants are listed below. Tribune Omega Aurelius Serpentius for Duchess Roxane Farabi Shahzadeh Pan (Sir) Jan Janowicz Bodanski for Herrin (Lady) Rosamund von Schwyz Lord Ionness Aurelius Serpentius for Lady …