East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
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 Queen of Arms (armory). Pelican and Wreath then write up …
On Saturday, November 18 th , AS LII, Their Majesties Tsar Ivan and Tsaritsa Matilde, did visit their Shire of Rusted Woodlands, and attended the 100 Minutes War. In the morning, they went out to the Rapier field, and held a brief court. The following gentles were awarded thusly: Name Award Scribe(s) Ciaran Ua Meic …
Greetings again from the Webministry of the East Kingdom! After this, I expect the frequency and volume of these updates to lessen, as we go from the excitement of getting started and transition in to the drudgery of just digging through everyone. But that means we’re to that point! Tonight we moved our third branch …
For many years now, the Barony Beyond the Mountain has celebrated certain traditions as part of our Yule feast. In more recent times we have been pleased and honored to bring them to a joint Yule with our cousins of Bergental. If you are planning to attend Yule feast this year on December 2 or …
Responses to the second poll of Their Majesties Ivan and Matilde need to be sent before midnight TONIGHT – Sunday, November 26. The polls close at 11:59 pm, and the polling link will be inactive after that time. Polls are sent to the members of the Orders of High Merit and the Peerages so that …
At the Crown Tournament to determine the heirs of Tsar Ivan and Tsaritsa Matilde, fighters of the East Kingdom vied for the right to be heir to the Tyger throne. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, many hands were hard at work to make a the day a success for all. Crown Tournament is fairly unique in …
Greetings again unto the Populace of the East from the Office of the Webministry! As His Highness and Her Majesty said earlier today on Facebook, the project of moving our email system to Google for Non-Profits is proceeding. Since my last posting several things have clearly changed, and we have gotten some very good questions …
Unto the people of the East, do Caoilfhionn and Brennan send greetings. Her Highness and I are in search of a venue to celebrate Their Majesties and the service They do the Kingdom. To that end, We are seeking bids for April 7th. We are open to any region, require no feast, and seek only a …
Their Highnesses Brennan & Caoilfhionn, and Maistre Remy Delamontagne de Gascogne, General of the East Kingdom Rapier Army, have put out a call for volunteers for the EK Rapier Command Staff for Pennsic 47.
They’re encouraging any fencer interested in being part the command staff to fill out the below Google form by December 1, 2017.
Indeed, there was a festival, held in the Barony of Ruantallan, whereas the Baron and Baroness, Guthfrith and Isobel, did welcome Their Royal Majesties, Tsar Ivan and Tsaritsa Matilde, to Their shores.
And a great day was celebrated by the peoples of Ruantallan, since it had been so long since a Royal visit had happened in their lands. And as it was, many peoples from Tir Mara did come to witness the event.
Lo, on that said day, a court was held by the Tsar and Tsaritsa, to recognize the people of Tir Mara. (more…)