East Kingdom Gazette

Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA

In Memoriam: Lord Seamus Mac Neachtain

by East Kingdom Gazette

Lord Seamus on the field at Pennsic. Photo courtesy of Svanna Vefa.

On Sunday, word was received in the Kingdom that Lord Seamus Mac Neachtain, of the Shire of Owlsherst, has passed away. An imposing figure on the field, he was as well known for his generosity, kindness, and leadership as he was for his martial prowess.
Lord Seamus was currently serving the Kingdom as the Captain of HRH Margarita’s guard, and was the only unbelted fighter that advanced to the final 8 combatants in the most recent East Kingdom Crown Tournament. He was widely-respected as the Armored Combat Commander for the Southern Army, leading the South to the prestigious Blue Tyger Legion at Pennsic 47, and he was a three-time member of the unbelted East Kingdom Armored Combat melee team. A squire to Count Ruslan, he was a member of House Gleipnirvirki, fighting as part of the Hrafnox unit. (more…)

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Birka Hotel now Accepting Reservations

by East Kingdom Gazette

A message from Mistress Fia Kareman, Autocrat, A Market Day at Birka XXXI Good afternoon! You have been very patient, and now that the New Hampshire primary appears set in stone (although that could change…) it is now time to announce the details regarding A Market Day at Birka XXXI (2020). The details are as …

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Queen's Rattan Champion

by theresatb

Her Majesty has named Brick James Beech as her Queen’s Champion. Vivant to Count Horic, Baron Brick, and all the combatants, heralds, MoLs, and support staff! The Gazette thanks Martin Wasser Speier for on-site reporting and photos.  Any mistakes belong to the Gazette, and not the MoL or on-site reporting.

King's Rattan Champion

by East Kingdom Gazette

After four rounds, Earl Horic emerges victorious as King’s Rattan Champion. The Gazette thanks Martin Wasser Speier for on-site reporting and photos.  Any mistakes belong to the Gazette, and not the MoL or on-site reporting.

Kings and Queens Rattan Champions Finals

by East Kingdom Gazette

The final combatants in today’s rattan champions tournament are: Pan Jan Janowicz Earl Horic Finals will be best 3 of 5 bouts, starting with longsword (best of three counted hits), sword/buckler, axe, two sword, and finally bring your best. The Gazette thanks Martin Wasser Speier for on-site reporting and photos.  Any mistakes belong to the …

Kings and Queens Rattan Champions Final Four

by East Kingdom Gazette

Going into the semifinal round of the tournament, all prior losses have been forgiven. Competitors will fight best two of three bouts to advance to the finals, with matched weapons forms (sword/buckler, Dane axe, and longsword).  The following gentles remain: Brick James Beech Horic Avaldr Valbjarnarson Jan Janowicz The Gazette thanks Martin Wasser Speier for …

Kings and Queens Rattan Champions Update

by East Kingdom Gazette

Nine entrants remain in the tournament to determine the next rattan champions.  The following gentles remain: Brick James Beech Elglin Horic Avaldr Valbjarnarson Jan Janowicz Matthias Grunewald Jozef Ludwiczak Joachim Liechtenauwer Magnus Tindal Because of the uneven number, Duke Brennan will be fighting “bye” rounds, and all rounds are best two of three bouts. The …

Kings and Queens Rattan Champions Begins

by East Kingdom Gazette

The tournament to determine the new champions of rattan is well underway.  There are 36 entrants vying to win the tournament to become King’s Champion.  The Queen’s Champion is chosen by Her Majesty by whatever criteria she may deem appropriate. The Gazette thanks Martin Wasser Speier for on-site reporting and photos.  Any mistakes belong to …