East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
There will be many classes to choose from at the University at the upcoming Great Northeastern War XXVI! Friday, July 12, 2013 Lucien de Wyntre – So You Wanna be a Fencing Marshal? Anita – Make your own Soapstone Suported Spindle Skye St. Andrews – Making Clover Honey Arastorm – Palmistry Petra of Winding Waters …
Current Eastern King’s Bard and Companion of the Order of the Laurel, Grim the Skald has issued the following challenge to the rapier fighters of the known world. He is challenging any and all rapier fighters to face him on the battlefield and so become part of an epic poem that he will write about …
Written by Patricio Enriquez, Bishop of Soria This be the history of the feud that took place between the Crafty Baron Fergus MacRae of Carolingia, called by some “Guiscard”, and Nest verch Tangwistel, the Baroness of Smoking Rocks, called by some “The Sainted”. May the Arbiter of the Universe whose hand moves the quill that …
The outcome of this year’s Pennsic War is based on 47 war points. 30 for Armored Combat 10 for Rapier 4 for Archery 1 for Thrown Weapons 1 for Siege weapons 1 for Service (new this year)
The fine warriors of this Eastern Realm are advised to check their paperwork, and if they need new or updated authorization cards before Pennsic, please note: Due to the early date of Pennsic this year, the deadline for the Kingdom Minister of the Lists to receive your authorization paperwork in order for you to receive …
At the Trimaris Rapier Tournament this morning, Davius Saint Jacques, Queen Thyra’s Rapier Champion was given an award for being most courteous. John Drake of Ansteorra was awarded most effective period fighting style. Don Donovan of the East Kingdom placed fourth in the tournament, Fergus of the Middle Kingdom placed third, Don Quintin Brilliant also …
At Gulf Wars, the East Kingdom fought alongside Ansteorra in the rapier field battle. Ansteorra and their allies won two of three battles to take the field. Baron Ravanoz Yannos of Three Rivers in the Kingdom of Calontir fought with the East, as did Don Conner of Ansteorra and his cadet Quinn. Don Conner is …
On Saturday March 23, 2013 the Barony of Settmour Swamp will celebrate its birthday & the annual ‘Thawing of the Mud’ with a visit from Their Royal Majesties Edward and Thyra where They will invest the new Baronial heirs, Lord Erec L’Claire & Maîtresse Jehannine de Flandres. Tournaments will be held for armored combatants, youth …
From the East Kingdom Marshal of Fence: We have received word from Warder Colin MacNish that he is trying out something new for Pennsic Rapier Event submissions this year. Please complete the event submission form: Pennsic 42 Rapier event submission form If you are having any trouble with the link or with your submission, please …
A new copy of the Pennsic War Points Schedule has been released. You can click on the image to the left to enlarge it or read the schedule below: