East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
Contributed by Mistress Aife ingen Chonchobair in Derthaige. My husband, Joel of Vestfell, and I told Mistress Lylie that we were willing to be her cooks for Coronation some time during War of the Roses. Joel and I are a very well-balanced team when it comes to cooking. I’m better at ideas, while he’s better …
Here are the conventions and format for the upcoming King’s & Queen’s Rapier Champions tournament! If there are any questions, feel free to direct them to me and I’ll clarify them immediately. Hopefully this will be mostly straightforward, and we can look forward to a day of great fighting. Please note that any authorized rapier …
In response to several inquiries, this is an explanation of the development of the Ordo of Edward II and Thyra (which I choose to call the “Ordo Concordiae”, because of the site as well as the treaty which appears in the ceremony). The Ordo may be read at http://tinyurl.com/clzhrjn The general theme of the Ordo originated in the service …
In public consistory, at the time of the solemn and royal court held at Concordia of the Snows, a brilliant assembly of counts and barons being in session, and a very great multitude of nobles and commoners standing before the most serene lord Edward King of the East, and Thyra his Queen, for the purpose …
Our earlier post about the Coronation of Edward II and Thyra has now been updated with photographs by Baronne Cateline la broderesse, and she has kindly provided links to the rest of her pictures here: Album 1 and Album 2.
The body of King Kenric was brought by Queen Avelina to the stately cathedral in the Barony of Concordia of the Snows. His pallbearers carried his regal body in on a bier before the assembled court. The hall was silent at the sight of the great War king. Behind the bier walked the Queen, accompanied …
Those gentles from the North who are attending EK Coronation this weekend with plans to travel south on I-87, please be aware that there is major structural work being done on the Twin Bridges (between exits 8 and 7). Depending on whether they again close lanes, there is the potential for significant delays which could …
On a lovely October day did the Crown of the East visit the shire of Endewearde for the purpose of a Royal Hunt. In the evening. They held court to reward certain of Their subjects who deserved recognition. The King was momentarily disconcerted by the presence of a broken black arrow on his throne, and …
There are lots of exciting events taking place across the East Kingdom this weekend including some of your last chances to do some camping before cold weather sets in. Arts & Arrows II The Shire of Glenn Linn (Lake George, NY) is pleased to host an event with archery and the arts. The event features …
The Barony of Carolingia will host the King and Queen’s Bardic Championship at The Queen’s Meadhall event to be held at The German Club in Walpole, MA on February 2, 2013. The day will be filled with drinking, dancing, storytelling, song, friends and good food. The German Club is a welcoming place with a …