East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
Greetings to the mighty Kingdom of the East from Master Frasier MacLeod, Kingdom Rapier Marshal, The SCA’s 50th Year Celebration is rapidly approaching, and there is much to be done! I have been asked by Master Robert MacPharland, coordinator of Rapier Activities at 50 Year if the East is planning on sponsoring …
Tournament results are available from the bear-pit style tournaments traditionally held at A Market Day at Birka. 146 heavy list (rattan) fighters entered the lists, fighting a total of 3,183 bouts. The overall top finisher was Sir Douglas Henry with 251 points. The next ranked finisher was Lord Arne Ulrichson with 226 points. Complete Birka …
“Greetings to the Kingdom of the East! Since the publication of the new 2 Hander rules I have received some questions regarding the blade/handle length requirements. I will attempt to offer some clarification. I, as KRM, am specifically empowered to allow weapons that do not meet the standard but still pass the Flex Test. Speaking …
On a gorgeous fall day, 10 October AS L, Their Majesties Brennan Ri and Caoilfhionn Banri did hold a competition for the choosing of their new Rapier Champions, nicknamed the Stab and Parry Palooza. At the start of the day, after welcome the numerous combatants, Their Majesties called before them Marguerite ingen Lachlainn. Speaking of her …
Greetings to the Kingdom of the East! Since the publication of the new 2 Hander rules I have received some questions regarding the blade/handle length requirements. I will attempt to offer some clarification. I, as KRM, am specifically empowered to allow weapons that do not meet the standard but still pass the Flex Test. Speaking …
Lord Llewellyn Walsh was chosen as Queen’s Champion of Rapier. Don Thomas Effingham was awarded the Cloak of Perseverance for exceptional chivalry and courtesy in the tournament. Pictures and results provided by Simona bat Leone.
From a field of 62 combatants, Master Donovan Shinnock emerged victorious and was named King’s Champion of Rapier. He faced Don Thomas of Effingham in the finals, with Don Nathaniel Wyatt and Allerick van den Broeke rounding out the final four. Photos and results provided by Simona bat Leone.
A morning Court will be held this Saturday, October 17, at King and Queen’s Rapier Championship, in New Bedford, the Barony of Smoking Rocks. The Eastern Crown Herald has reported that the plan is to hold the court as close to 10:30 am as possible.
Unto the Kingdom of the East do I, Master Frasier MacLeod send warmest greetings, For the past 10 months we have been working on developing a rule set for 2 handed swords in rapier. I am pleased to announce that a rule set has been adopted at the Society level so we have the official …
The Barony of Smoking Rocks is honoured to be hosting the next East Kingdom Rapier Championship Tournament this coming 10th of October. Please join their soon-to-be Majesties Brennan and Caoilfhionn as they attend to the selection of the next King’s and Queen’s Rapier Champions. Following are the conventions for the Champions Tournament. Please note that …