East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
Our upcoming Quest article is “Event Lighting at Night”. At Society events, night can have its own magic; darkness masks many a 21st C silhouette and pushes the modern world even further away. Torchlight tourneys are a beloved tradition and the flicker of flames from campfire and lantern casts a more timeless glow on faces, …
The Board of Directors is accepting applications from participants interested in being a part of the 2020 Census Committee. The mandate/scope of the committee is to design and prepare questions for the 2020 SCA Census, to launch and administer the census, and to analyze and report on findings based on the census data collected. It …
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…)
The site book and class schedule for Great Northeastern War, taking place in Malagentia July 11 – 14, are now available for download from the Great Northeastern War website. A limited number of paper copies will also be available at the event, however the event staff is making the book available for early download so …
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 …
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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 …