East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
From the Editor of Tournaments Illuminated: Our upcoming Quest article is “Summer Reading” with Guest Editor Kirsten O’Brien | Rekon of Saaremaa. Ah, summer … when folks wearing swimsuits, t-shirts and shorts head out to the pool, the river, the lake or the seashore, with a book in a bag. Summer … when SCA folks …
One of the joys of Pennsic is the opportunity to celebrate landmark moments with friends who may not be able to gather at any other time or place. A special setting can make the event more memorable, especially if you don’t have to set up the space! The East Kingdom Royal Encampment at Pennsic offers …
Sir Wilhelm von Ostenbrücke for the honor of Mistress Vienna de la Mer has defeated Duke Randal of the Dark for the honor of Duchess Katherine Stanhope. Long live the Prince and Princess of the East! Thank you to Martin and Ygraine for photos and coverage.
Greetings, Easterners! Do you have a Skill or Trade or Compendium of lore that simply must be shared far and wide within the Kingdom? The East Kingdom 50-year Celebration is upon us and there will be classes of all flavors Friday, Saturday, *and* Sunday, and we want your class to be among them. In order …
Duke Randal of the Dark for the honor of Duchess Katherine Stanhope and Sir Wilhelm von Ostenbrücke for the honor of Mistress Vienna de la Mer have emerged from the semi finals victorious, and will compete in the following forms for the right to be crowned the Prince and Princess of the East. For the finals, all …
The four combatants remaining in the tournament are as follows. Semi-final pairings will feature one combatant with no losses, and one combatant with one loss, and each round shall continue to be the best 2 of 3 passes. The combatant with no losses will need to win 1 round to advance. The combatant with a …
Crown Tournament continues in a double elimination format, with the following combatants and their consorts still vying to be crowned Prince and Princess of the East. With No Losses Duke Randal of the Dark for the honor of Duchess Katherine Stanhope vs. Sir Zhigmun’ Czypsser for the honor of Banthegn Leda Zipyos Master Ávaldr Valbjarnarson for …
The tournament to decide the heirs of the East is well underway, with the following combatants continuing to fight for the honor of their consorts. With No Losses Duke Randal of the Dark for the honor of Duchess Katherine Stanhope vs. Sir Luis de Castilla for the honor of Lady Margarita de Siena Sir Zhigmun’ …
The tournament to choose the heirs of Basileus Brennan and Basilissa Caoilfhionn is 
beginning in the Barony of Ruantallan. The following couples are vying for the chance to sit the Tyger Thrones. 22 combatants have entered the lists. As previously published, the tournament will be fought in a double elimination format. Each round will be fought best 2 of 3 passes. The first round will feature a challenge-in where combatants from the bottom half of the day’s list, as sorted by precedence, will have the opportunity to challenge a combatant from the top half. From the 2nd round on, a traditional tree structure will be used to choose pairings. All double kills will be refought.
The Society College of Arms runs on monthly cycles and letters. Each month, the College processes name and armory submissions from all of the Kingdoms. Final decisions on submissions are made at the monthly meetings of the Pelican Queen of Arms (names) and the Wreath King of Arms (armory). Pelican and Wreath then write up …