East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
If you subscribe to Tournaments Illuminated, you’re already aware that it contains the William Blackfox Award results for A.S . 48. It gives me great pleasure to share those pertaining to the East. The William Blackfox awards are given for excellence in local newsletters. Kingdom newsletters are not eligible, with the exception of a category …
All know our good Queen Thyra’s skill with the bow, and that She is ever eager to test Her mettle at the butts. So it was that at the most recent Pennsic War, while She was yet Princess of our fair realm, She and Her retinue processed to the archery range for the Saint Sebastian’s …
The Labours of the East, a 2015 calendar with artwork by scribes of the East Kingdom to benefit the Royal Travel Fund, goes on sale today. Each month features a poem about an SCA activity with an accompanying illustration. Blank notecards are also available in sets of 6 that feature parts of the illustrations. The …
By Master Liam Saint Liam In the 10 days since a three-car crash in the Dominican Republic claimed the life of one of our long-time members and left one of the most respected knights in the kingdom in critical condition, the East Kingdom — in fact the whole SCA — has seen the wonder and …
The website of Their Majesties Edward and Thyra now has a page displaying the work of artisans that has been donated to their reign. Their Majesties are grateful for these items that are used as gifts for their hosts at foreign wars or for other occasions closer to home. In the future the webpage will …
In an accident in the Dominican Republic last week, Sir Diablu was badly injured, and his lady, Ashley, was killed. Funds are being raised to help the families with the expenses of international travel, transport, and other necessities. Please help if you are able. For more information and several ways to contribute, please visit the …
Lord Lorenz Greylever, the East Kingdom web minister, has posted another update on the status of the East Kingdom servers. You can read about the situation in more detail here. Two issues noted in the report may be of particular impact to site visitors: The event submission form is not currently accepting event postings. Email …
We are pleased to share this account of an event held last week in the Shire of Lyndhaven. There was a crispness in the air at the Tourney of a Thousand Veils that definitely felt like autumn had arrived. A crispness that was whisked away as soon as one entered the warm and cozy lodge …
Master Liam Saint Liam, he of many quests, has some suggestions for SCAdians wondering how to keep that magic post-Pennsic. The last third of the year can be an odd time for the SCA, especially in the East Kingdom. It’s just way, way too early to start planning for Pennsic. (Of course, some of us …
The following is a summary of changes and openings in the roster of East Kingdom Officers from the Kingdom Newsletter: Pikestaff. The kingdom has long appreciated the services of many talented volunteers, so read the list over – one of the up-coming vacancies may be the perfect fit for YOU. Kingdom Marshall of Fence – …