East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
Yesterday the Pennsic War continued with four more war points decided in three separate events. The Thrown Weapons Tourney of Champions war point was won by Aethelmearc and its allies. The armored fighters met over the walls of the fort in the Castle Battle with both points going to Aethelmearc. The rapier fighters clashed at …
The Gazette is pleased to share the collected East Kingdom Champions for Pennsic XLIV. Armored Combat – Belted Melee Team: Sir Cedric of Armorica Sir Ivar Volosatoi Sir Osgkar of the Wood Sir Alexander de Hauteville Sir Gui avec cheval de Guise Master Wulfstan the Unshod Sir Sichelgaita von Halstern Sir Manfred von Halstern Sir …
To the populace of the East Kingdom do I, Don Lottieri Malocchio, Captain-General of Rapier, send greetings. I am pleased to announce that the following individuals will be doing me the honor of serving on my command staff for the upcoming Pennsic War: East Kingdom XO: Don Borujin Acilaldai, “Don Jin,” Tir Mara Western Regional …
We are pleased to announce the start of two rapier experimental weapon programs. The first program is Fleeting Body Contact, run by Master Donovan Shinnock. This experiment will explore the feasibility of changing II.B.9, currently “Wrestling with an opponent, or any form of body-to-body contact is prohibited.” to the Society Rapier Standard of, “Fleeting contact …
En français Greetings all, It has come to my attention that we do not sign waivers at practices across the Kingdom. This is not acceptable. It must be done at EVERY practice. Below is the waiver policy and the waiver form. I expected this to be adhered to strictly. Should any practice not follow the …
Cet article est maintenant disponible en Français. Veuillez cliquer sur le lien ci-dessous. Fencers: Important Announcement Regarding Pennsic / Escrimeurs : Annonce importante pour Pennsic (English Translation: The following article is now available in French. Please click on the link below.)
This Saturday, May 9th, the Barony of Iron Bog will be hosting it’s 2nd Maybe event. So Maybe come try something new. There will be loaner gear available for martial activities and teachers will be there for many A&S activities. Including bead making, illumination, bardic, cooking, fiber arts, metalworking, woodworking, and more. This event will …
Last year we ran an amazing event for novice heavy fighters. It was held a little later in July, but offered new fighters a last weekend to authorize. It was Very Good Day ™. It was something I was very proud to be a part of. This year we are opening it up to more …
Greetings, East Kingdom Rapier Marshals. We are in the process of compiling information for the fencing community and ask that every active marshal please email the following information to your regional marshal: -Name (SCA and Mundane) -Membership number and expiration date -Who warranted you and when. Local Marshals, please obtain this information from your area …
The writs for the first three Eastern members of the Order of Defense were delivered today by Their Majesties Omega and Etheldreda. The Order of Defense recognizes superior prowess and contributions in rapier combat with a patent level award, more commonly known in the SCA as a peerage. This peerage order was created by the …