East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
In the forty-seventh year of the Society, upon 9 February, in the Barony of l’Ile du Dragon Dormant, Edward the King and Thyra the Queen did enact and cause to be enacted the following:
Countess Marguerite ingen Lachlainn has been kind enough to send us the following report from King’s and Queen’s Rapier Champions, currently being fought in snowy L’ile du Dragon Dormant. Following the round robin pools, the final sixteen met as follows in a double elimination tournament:
Greetings unto the people of the East, With many facing the beginning of Winter Storm Nemo, there has been some question about Kings and Queen’s Rapier this weekend in Montreal. I can confirm that we will be holding the event as planned. Please be safe in your travels and we look forward to seeing everyone …
Warm winds blow the greening grass on the lovely southern slopes of Vermont. We are so pleased to welcome back their Royal Majesties who will be choosing their Equine champion at Panteria XVIII. In this our year of majority, Panteria looks forward to enjoying your company at picturesque Camp Farnsworth in Thetford Vermont. We will …
Results from both Chivalric and Fencing Tournaments at the 2013 Market Day at Birka have been posted to the Northern Army website. Vivat to Kenrick of Warwick who placed first in the Chivalric bear pit, and to Quintin Brilliant who placed first in the Fencing Bear pit. Congratulations to everyone who competed!
There will be an interkingdom practice in Shire Eisental on Sunday, February 10, 2013. This is both armored combat and rapier. Fighters and fencers from the East Kingdom and Kingdom AEthelmearc will be hosted at an indoor site. If you are free that weekend please consider heading out for some sparring. The location is the Community Fire …
Tourney of Love — February 16th, Shire of Endewearde (Bangor , ME) The coveted pink baldric of the “Champeen O’ Love” has been in Lord Ané du Vey’s possession for three years! Is there no one who would challenge his renown and take the baldric for their own? Let our fencers, fighters, and artisans once …
The Society Rapier Marshal is seeking a qualified person to serve as Deputy for Youth Rapier. A detailed list of qualifications is located here on “SCA Rapier News” The East Kingdom Marshal of Fence, Don Caine Ramsey is more than happy to discuss your interest in the position, answer any questions you may have, and …
On Sunday, January 13th the Barony of Carolingia will be hosting another EK Regional Fencing Practice from 11am to 5pm. Don Jerryd de Wayne has agreed to share his 5-man melee knowledge and teach tactics and strategies for 5-man units. For those unfamiliar with Don Jerryd, he has won five 5-Man tournaments at Pennsic over …
Greetings to the artisans of the East: The badge for the Order of the Silver Rapier recently was registered by the College of Heralds. Therefore we are in need of appropriate medallions or pins to give out to the Order members, both new and old. Larger images of the heraldry for the Silver Rapier can …