East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
Cannon fire to start and end the major battles at Pennsic is a long-standing and well loved tradition at Pennsic, but in recent years concerns have been repeatedly raised that it is distressing to some of our military veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder or related issues as a result of their service. A compromise …
Lord Argus Erikson, aka Argus of the Seven Hills, passed on unexpectedly on February 1, 2017. His passing leaves a hole in the fabric of the Barony of Stonemarche. Usually one starts this sort of article with a summary of the person’s awards and offices. Doing that doesn’t do Argus justice. He received his Award …
The Gazette asked each of the final four performers to share their piece with us. The four performers received the task of composing a piece with a specific theme, each one receiving one of the four seasons. Winter – Countess Chatricam Meghanta or “Megha” The piece as performed is based on Purananuru poem # …
The East Kingdom Gazette is saddened to report the unexpected passing of The Honorable Lord Wulfang Gruenwald, mundanely known as Robert Betts, on Saturday, November 5th, 2016. Wulfgang joined the SCA in 2009 after being brought to Ghosts, Ghouls, & Goblins and tossed into the kitchen by his Lady, Tysha z Kieva. He was awarded …
With martial activities halted due to heat, please stop by the Great Hall to support the artisans competing in the A&S War Point. From 9-3, anyone with a kingdom-level A&S award may vote on the displays, and from 3-4, artisans will be available to discuss their works. Results will be announced at 4.
Allied Champions Battle (1 point) Winner – East Unbelted Champions Battle (1 point) Winner – East Belted Champions Battle (1 point) Winner – Mid Heroic Champions Battle (1 point) Winner – East Rapier Melee Champions Battle (1 point) Winner – Mid Rapier Heroic Champions Battle (1 point) Winner – East Total points East – 4 …
Armored Bridge Battles (2 points) Winner – East Rapier Stronghold Battle (1 point) Winner – East Total points East – 10 Mid – 2
Armored MOAB (2 points) Winner – East Rapier Ruins Battle (1 point) Winner – East Total points East – 7 Mid – 2
The Philadelphia Citypaper sent a reporter to Pennsic 43. She camped with the Barony of Bhakail, and spent the whole of war week learning and listening. The result of her efforts is the cover story of the Citypaper this week. The article features many Easterners and is an epic portrayal of what Pennsic and the …
The last of the Pennsic war points were decided today with the armored castle battles, siege weapons competition, and the end of the populace archery war points. The East won the majority of the six points for the castle battles as well as six of the nine points of the populace archery war point. The Middle …