East Kingdom Gazette

Known World Symposia in 2019

January 30, 2019 by EK Gazette

Master Dagonell Collingwood, Society Deputy for Known World Symposium Advertisements, has shared a list of the dates and locations for the six Known World Symposia for this year.
Known World Ministers of Arts and Sciences Summit
Kingdom of Gleann Abhann
Gulf Wars
Lumberton, MS
March 14, 2019
Known World Historical Combat Studies Symposium
Kingdom of Calontir
War of the Lilies
Smithville, MO
June 7 – June 11, 2019
https://kansascity.carpe-diem.events/calendar/8708102-known-world-historic-combat-studies-symposium-at-lilies-war-at-kelsey-short-youth-camp/
https://www.facebook.com/events/357130404830994/
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Market Day At Birka Tourney Results

January 30, 2019 by East Kingdom Gazette

This weekend the traditional Bear Pit tourneys were held at Market Day at Birka. The format is a 10 foot by 10 foot list. Combatants can be killed according to the usual rules of combat or by being driven out of bounds of the list with both feet. A single foot out of bounds results …

News from East Kingdom Curia at a Market Day at Birka

January 30, 2019 by East Kingdom Gazette

Their Majesties convened Their Curia at the Market Day at Birka event on Sunday January 27. The official agenda can be viewed here on the East Kingdom Seneschal’s web site.
Results of the Curia will not be final until the text of the changes are published in Pikestaff. This report is a summary of discussions which took place at the Curia and not in any way an official statement of changes in Kingdom Law.
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A Fashion Show at The Market Day at Birka!

January 30, 2019 by mmcgavin6426

Greetings unto the populace of the Great East Kingdom, Be it known, the Fashion Show held at the Market Day at Birka has again highlighted many creative and talented gentiles of our kingdom, and the fruits of their labors. The fashion show had an enormous number of participants this year, competing in a variety of …

New Kingdom Mailing Lists

January 26, 2019 by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings from the Webministry of the East Kingdom! As a bit of fallout from the recent… excitement concerning discussions on Facebook, it was decided that we needed to resurrect the concept of a Kingdom mailing list. On further discussion, it was decided that we actually needed two: one for announcements, one for discussion. The announce …

Court Report: King's and Queen's Rapier Champions

January 26, 2019 by East Kingdom Gazette

Being the Court of, Their Majesties Wilhelm und Vienna held on December 8, A.S. LIII (2018) in the Shire of Quintavia, at King’s & Queen’s Rapier Champions Court Heralds:, Master Malcolm Bowman, Baroness Marian Kirkpatrick, Don Lorenzo Gorla, Lord Kazimierz of Carolingia, Mistress Pagan Graeme Silent Herald: Lady Lorita DeSiena Reporting Herald:, Master Malcolm Bowman …

Open Forum

January 24, 2019 by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings unto the Kingdom. There have been many, many “interesting” things happening in the last few weeks in the East Kingdom, to quote a very wise woman. Many tempers have become heated, while others have tried to maintain calm. The Autocrat and staff of Birka realize that the Event this weekend provides a good place …

People on the Move Announcement – Interim SCA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

January 23, 2019 by East Kingdom Gazette

The Board of Directors would like to announce the appointment of Gigi Coulson, M.S. (Giata Magdalena Alberti, OL ) as Interim SCA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer. Ms. Coulson is an interdisciplinary sociologist and biologist with experience in both qualitative and quantitative social assessments, environmental impact statements, and diversity initiatives, among other things. Mistress Giata …

Court Report for East Kingdom 12th Night

January 23, 2019 by East Kingdom Gazette

East Kingdom College of Heralds Being the Court of Their Majesties Konig Wilhelm von Ostenbrücke and Konigin Vienna de la Mer held on January 5, A.S. LIII (2019) in the Barony of l’Île du Dragon Dormant at East Kingdom 12th Night Court Heralds: Baronne Kirsa Oyutai, Lady Perronnelle de Croy, Lady Sisuile Butler, Baron …

Curia Update

January 23, 2019 by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings unto the Kingdom. Their Majesties and I have received many emails and seen many opinions on Facebook concerning the upcoming proposed EK Law changes. One of the advantages to posting an agenda a few weeks prior to a Curia is that we are able to see the opinions of the populace, as well as …