East Kingdom Gazette

Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA

Day of the Decameron immersion event to take place in April 2019

by East Kingdom Gazette

Good lords and ladies sitting in a salon, eating fine foods, drinking fine wine, listening to stories. Laughter, merriment. Gasps and ‘oh no she/he/they didn’t!’

This is the setting for an event to take place in the East Kingdom on April 27, 2019. A group of performers and organizers are planning to immerse event goers in the late 14th century of Florence, Italy, via stories from The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio.

Lady Lilie Dubh inghean ui Mordha is a bardic performer who has been awed by the productions of both Beowulf and Njal’s Saga. She took the immersion idea and found something that clicked for her. The Decameron is a series of stories told by people escaping from the Black Death in Florence in the mid 14th century. The book was published first in the 1350s, and again in the 1370s, just before the author’s death. The stories range from silly and fun, to scary, to witty and lively, to downright Bawdy. (more…)

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Unofficial Court Report: Spring Schola Barony of An Dubhaigeainn

by EK Gazette

On the 10th day of March, AS 52, the court of Prefect Titus Aurelius Magnus and Baroness Sorcha of Stonegrave opened their court. They thanked everybody for attending the Schola event and marveled at the wonderful entrants for the champion competitions and the great teachers of the classes held.

Their Excellencies invited up all newcomers, gave them duck soaps and said they hoped to see them again at future events.

Rauð was called before Their Excellencies for the bardic competition he ran. Lady Keira and Astrid the Shy were called up as runner-ups and each given a coin from the Prefect in appreciation of their performances. Lady Hermina de Pagan was announced as the winner, and along with the Bardic book of An Dubhaigeainn, she was awarded a quill and ink from the previous champion. Rauð was awarded a duck token as the outgoing champion.  Before the bards were dismissed, this was the perfect opportunity to sing a birthday dirge to both Lady Nadia Hart and Tiberius Trebellius Severus, both celebrating their birthdays the following day. (more…)

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Teachers Needed for YouthU and TeenU Tracks at Pennsic

by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings to the Teachers of the Known World,

We are very excited to announce the return of the YouthU and TeenU tracks of Pennsic University this year.

We are looking for teachers who are interested in teaching classes to 11-13 year olds or to those gentles who are 14-17. These classes will be taught in the Pennsic University tents. Please make sure to include a second, unrelated adult in your planning for all classes. No youth teaching experience or certification is required. (more…)

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Unofficial Court Report from L’ile du Dragon Dormant Baronial Investiture Anniversary

by East Kingdom Gazette

En français

Being the Court of Their Highnesses Caoilfhionn and Brennan, on behalf of
Their Majesties Ivan and Matilde, held n March 3, A.S. LII (2018) in the Barony of L’ile du Dragon Dormant at the Baronial Investiture Anniversary.

Court Heralds: Behi Kirsa Oyutai, Lord Eginhard d’Aix la Chapelle,
Pénélope of Havre des Glaces

Reporting Heralds: Behi Kirsa Oyutai, Master Malcolm Bowman

The following awards were presented: (more…)

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Final class listing for Hrim Schola is available

by East Kingdom Gazette

The Finalized Class Schedule for Hrim Schola which is taking place on March 17th in the Barony of Dragonship Haven (Middlefield, CT) has been posted to the event listing on the East Kingdom website. http://www.eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3277  

Memorial Garden at the East Kingdom 50 Year Celebration

by East Kingdom Gazette

The East Kingdom’s fiftieth anniversary is coming up this summer, and with it a time for reflection on those of our society who are no longer with us.

The East Kingdom 50 Year Celebration will be held in Schaghticoke, NY from June 28th through July 1st, and will include a Memorial Garden set aside for quiet remembrance of the fallen.

Anyone who participated in the East Kingdom throughout its history may be memorialized in the garden.

For any person to be honored in this way, please prepare a single 11 x 8.5 sheet (landscape orientation), with a photo and a short biography, or whatever words you feel are appropriate. (more…)

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Board of Directors Update – Hate Speech/Hate Symbol Policy

by East Kingdom Gazette

The Board of Directors is fully aware of the concerns of our membership regarding hate speech and hate symbols. We are working on drafting new policy to help with these important issues.  Our intention is to create the most effective policy that we can before it is put out for commentary. Please know that your …

Announcements from the East Kingdom Seneschal

by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings!
A few announcements:
The following documents have been updated on the Society Seneschal website.

Society Seneschal Handbook – January 2018
Sanction Guide – January 2018

Both can be found here:
http://socsen.sca.org/kingdoms-and-seneschals/seneschal-resources/

Copies of these documents are not allowed on any website other than sca.org and socsen.sca.org. You may link to those pages, but NO COPIES.

Please note the following policy located in the Society Seneschal’s Handbook, from the April 2017 BoD Meeting: (more…)

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Coronation of Alric and Katherine

by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings! Please find attached the event announcement for the Coronation of Alric and Katherine in the Middle Kingdom: MK Spring Coronation I understand that there might be some interest in the Tyger Realm regarding the event. Please feel free to distribute this announcement through all available channels. Thanks for your time! In service, Gunnar Sigurdsson, OP …

Academy of St. Clare of Assisi: EVEN MORE Stitches in Time!

by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings! Event Announcement for Academy of St. Clare of Assisi: EVEN MORE Stitches in Time! in AEthelmearc Gazette: https://aethelmearcgazette.com/2018/03/03/sign-up-now-for-even-more-stitches-in-time/ A number of East Realmers have traveled to this event in the past, and we would love to have another invasion by our embroidery friends from the East again this year. Many thanks! Mistress Alicia Langland