East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
Duke Edward Grey, the Pennsic Warlord, has posted on Prince Brennan’s and Princess Caoilfhionn’s Website the early agreements from War negotiations with the Middle Kingdom. The war points break down as follows: 25 points for Armored Combat 10 points for Rapier 10 points for Archery 2 points for Service 1 point each for Thrown Weapons …
Pennsic War 43 Dates are announced and official. Troll opens on Friday, July 25, 2014, at 12:00 noon for Land Agents and site closes Sunday, August 10, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. Pennsic War (note the page is currently in Off Season mode!) Check the page at a later date/time for more information regarding Pennsic 43 (2014). …
Populace War Points This year there were three different war point shoots in which ALL archers could participate. This has been the case for many years, although the presentation, scoring and numbers of attempts differ. The populace shooting was offered Sunday through Thursday, so archers had five opportunities to shoot each of the three war …
The champions battle between members of the Chivalry from the East and the Midrealm was won by the East this Pennsic. “The Belted Champions once again executed a sound plan with aggression and control,” His Majesty Gregor told the Gazette. “Duke Andreas’ right flanking unit drew out a larger Midrealm unit and kept them busy …
Unbelted champions of the East took to the field at Pennsic to face off against the unbelted champions of the Mid. “All members of the unbelted champions team trained incredibly hard to prepare themselves as well as they might for Pennsic”, said Prince Kenric. “The teamwork, dedication, and heart shown by the entire team, as …
The Great Hall at Pennsic 42 was filled with kingdom banners, tables of artisans displaying their skills, and the buzz of the crowds. Here and there intriguing items poked above the heads of the spectators: a large painting. Dresses displayed on mannequins. A folding German clothes closet. Welcome to the Known World A&S Display. The …
This Pennsic the Kingdom of Calontir participated for the first time in the Rapier champions with fighters who were authorized by Calontir in the form known as Cut and Thrust. For three years, the Kingdom of Calontir has been using Cut and Thrust activities on an experimental basis. On July 13 of this year, Their …
There were 47 war points to be won this Pennsic. The detailed breakdown of the points below is based on reports received by the Gazette. We have been unable to confirm the Armored Bridge and Tower battle point tallies. If the reports we received are correct, the East took 42 of the 47 points.
The Rapier Champions single war point at Pennsic was comprised of the results of 21 total bouts. One bout was a twenty-on-twenty melee. The other twenty bouts were single combat. The Midrealm won 11 to the East’s 10, so the Midrealm took the point. Members of the East’s Rapier Champions teams are listed below. Videos …
Having journeyed far, and safely arrived at the Great Pennsic War in the lands of Their Cousins called Aethelmearc, The King and Queen of the East, Gregor and Keina, came to the battles of Their Champions on Sunday July 28, Her Majesty placed, with care, the tabards reserved for these Champions upon their shoulders and …