East Kingdom Gazette

Signet Office Announcement – Backlog Scrolls Ready for Release at GNEW

July 10, 2019 by East Kingdom Gazette

A message from the Backlog Deputy of the Tyger Clerk of the Signet
Greetings! I’m Æsa feilinn Jossursdottir (known by most as Feilinn), your Backlog Deputy. I have another round of backlog scrolls ready for delivery to their recipients.
Backlog Scrolls can be picked up at Great Northeastern War in Malagentia this weekend. I will be in the barn on Saturday between 11am and 12:30pm near the A&S display.
It is strongly suggested to email the Backlog Deputy (backlog.deputy@eastkingdom.org) to confirm that you will be picking up a scroll. Local landed Barons/Baronesses and Seneschals are encouraged to pick up scrolls on behalf of members in their local groups if they know the recipient and the recipient cannot make these events. More pickups will be organized as the year goes on. If you want to arrange pick up outside of these events, please email the Backlog Deputy (backlog.deputy@eastkingdom.org) to discuss.
The following scrolls have been completed and are awaiting pick up. (more…)

Tournaments Illuminated Quest Article Request

July 6, 2019 by East Kingdom Gazette

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, …

SCA Board of Directors Seeks Applicants for Census Committee

July 3, 2019 by East Kingdom Gazette

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 …

In Memoriam: Lord Seamus Mac Neachtain

February 25, 2020 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…)

Schedule, Curia Agenda, and Site Book Now Available for Great Northeastern War XXXIII

July 2, 2019 by East Kingdom Gazette

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 …

Birka Hotel now Accepting Reservations

July 1, 2019 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 …

Queen's Rattan Champion

June 29, 2019 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

June 29, 2019 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

June 29, 2019 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

June 29, 2019 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 …