East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
Greetings to all who see these words, As published in the January 2018 issue of Pikestaff Ivan and Matilde, Tsar and Tsaritsa of the East Kingdom, will hold a Curia after the Market Day at Birka, in the Barony of Stonemarche (Manchester NH), on Sunday 28 January 2018, starting at 10:00 am. http://eastkingdom.org/EventDetails.php?eid=3235 Details of the agenda …
A great gathering of rapier combatants did assemble, attending the Rapier Championship Tournament of Tsar Ivan and Tsaritsa Matilde. It was 16 December, AS 52, in the Shire of Buckland Cross.
Their Majesties did hold a brief court in the morning. They made a couple announcements, then called forth Tola knitýr. They spoke of her many accomplishments in the arts, then called for the Order of the Laurel. Tola was sent on vigil to contemplate joining the Order.
The tournament featured 8 pools of 11 rapier combatants. The round robin of 88 fencers gave way to a sweet sixteen. The finals came down to Donovan Shinnock and Devillin MacPherson. Donovan emerged the victor.
Good morning to the Webministers of the East! On behalf of Maistir Mael Eoin mac Echuid, Kingdom Webminister, I bring you an important reminder! The time has come for warrant renewals, and with the new calendar year we’re starting new – 2 year warrant terms, concurrent with 2 year office terms. You can hold multiple …
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Ce matin, les tireurs du royaume rivalisent pour l’honneur de servir de Champion de Rapière du Roi et de Champion de Rapière de la Reine. Le Champion du Doi sera le vainqueur du tournoi, et le champion de la reine sera le choix de la reine en fonction de ses compétences, de son comportement et de son honneur tout au long du tournoi. Voici les regroupements pour la partie ronde du tournoi, ainsi qu’un rappel des règles et du format:
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Master Donovan has defeated Don Devillin to earn the honor of King’s Rapier Champion after three bouts as follows: Round 1: Rapier and Buckler, winner is Master Donovan Round 2: Rapier and Dagger, winner is Master Donovan Round 3: Single Rapier, winner is Master Donovan The Queen’s Champion will be announced during court.
During the semi-finals, the two competitors entering undefeated each ceded a loss to their opponent putting them on equal footing in the semi-final bouts.. After hard and honorably fought bouts, two rapier fighters remained in contention for the honor of serving as the King’s Champion of Fence. At this point, all losses again reset, and …
After many rounds of honorable fighting, the following rapier combatants are still vying for the honor of becoming the King’s Champion of Rapier: Undefeated Master Antonio Don Melchior Kriebel One defeat Master Donovan Don Devilin
The following rapier combatants have advanced out of their pools and into the double elimination tourney. They are listed in no particular order. Kenric Devilin Melchior Sorcha Remy Antonio Thomas of Effingham Donovan Garrick mapmaker Katsu-Dono Ogedei Collin Monroe Douglas Doan Llewelyn Walsh Orlando sforza Omega
This morning, the fencers of the kingdom are vying for the honor of serving as the King’s Rapier Champion and the Queen’s Rapier Champion. The King’s Champion will be the winner of the tournament, and the Queen’s Champion will be the Queen’s choice based on skill, comportment, and honor throughout the tournament. Below are the groupings for the round robin portion of the tourney, as well as a reminder of the rules and format:
On Saturday, 9 December, AS 52, Their Majesties Ivan and Matilde, Tsar and Tsaritsa of the East, along with their Highnesses Brennan and Caoilfhionn, Prince and Princess of Tir Mara, did attend the Yule Revel in Renaissance Germany event, in their Barony of Bhakail.
Following Their Majesties’ Curia, a quick court was opened. Tsar Ivan and Tsaritsa Matilde requested the presence of Margretha La Fauvelle. Having previously received a writ to sit vigil, she was sent off to contemplate elevation to the Order of the Laurel.
Court was suspended, and there was much merriment during the event.
In the afternoon, court was reopened. Their Excellencies Rowen and Suba of Bhakail held court. Once that was complete, Their Majesties Ivan and Matilde continued with their court.
The following gentles were recognized during Tsar Ivan and Tsaritsa Matilde’s court: