East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
The members of the East and Allies Archery Champions Team were selected Sunday, and they will compete Tuesday. The tournement is scheduled to begin at 10am and will continue most of the day. The archery range will be closed to all other shooting, but spectators are welcome. The 30 team members are: Colin Ursell, Captain …
Today ten war points were decided, bringing the running totals: East: 2 points (0 added today) Midrealm: 14 points (10 added today) Points Breakdown: Mon. August 5: Armored Field Battle (5): Midrealm won all five points Rapier Field Battle (5): Midrealm won all five points
Today the first 6 war points were decided: East: 2 points Midrealm: 4 points Points Breakdown: Sun. August 4: Unbelted Champions Battle (Melee) (1): Point to the Midrealm Belted Champions Battle (Melee) (1): Point to the Midrealm Allied Champions Battle (1): Point to the Midrealm Rapier Melee Champions Battle (1): Point to the Midrealm Heroic …
This year, a fourth Populace Shoot has been added. In addition to the clout, advancing soldier and castle window (untimed), there is now a friend/foe shoot. This shoot has long been a part of the Champions Team Competition, but now everyone gets to try it. It is timed, and there are negative points for hitting …
After a lunch break, combat resumed with the Rapier Melee Champions Battle and the Heroic Champions Battles, both armored and rapier. Rapier Melee Champions: Winner: Middle Kingdom and Allies Points:1 Format: 10 fighters from the East or Middle, 10 per side from Allies, limited field melee Passes: Three passes: One East vs Mid, one Allies …
Allied Champions Battle: Winner: Middle Kingdom Allies War Points: 1 Some details of the format were not published in advance, and our on-site reporter did not have opportunity to learn those details.
Unbelted Champions (Melee) Winner: Middle Kingdom War Points: 1 Format: 20 fighters per side, full field melee Passes: Single pass Time Limit: none Victory Condition: Last fighter alive Note: This battle is limited to members of the East Kingdom and Middle Kingdom. No one who is a member of the Order of Chivalry, a Royal …
Unto the Knowne World, does the Kingdom of Æthelmearc invite you to Count Jehan’s Golden Jubilee, a celebration of Count Jehan de la Marche’s 50 years in the SCA. This celebration will take place in Æthelmearc Royal immediately following Æthelmearc Kingdom Court, Tuesday August 6, 2019. Æthelmearc Royal is located in block N04. The celebration …
Unto the Knowne World, does the Kingdom of Æthelmearc invite you to Count Jehan’s Golden Jubilee, a celebration of Count Jehan de la Marche’s 50 years in the SCA. This celebration will take place in Æthelmearc Royal immediately following Æthelmearc Kingdom Court, Tuesday August 6, 2019. Æthelmearc Royal is located in block N04. The celebration …
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Jessica Van Hattem (Lady Astridr “Zahra” Ymirsdottir) for the position of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Officer for the Society for Creative Anachronism. Jessica is a technical writer specializing in procedural and policy documentation. Lady Zahra is a 15th-century Ethiopian diplomat’s daughter, preparing for …