East Kingdom Gazette

Unofficial Court Report: Harvest Festival/Rapport de la Cour Non Officielle: Festival des Récoltes

November 16, 2017 by East Kingdom Gazette

Scrolls on display after court, an idea developed by Dominus Spirius Genucius Rutilus.
Photo by Godfroy de Falaise‎.

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…)

The Saga of the Burning of Njal

November 16, 2017 by East Kingdom Gazette

…and Bergþora will make you a promise, which she will keep, that you will be paid for in blood… On October 14 of this year (AS LII), over fifty performers gathered to tell a story. Not just any story; either. It the biggest, bloodiest saga in all of Icelandic literature: The Saga of the Burning …

Greetings unto the Populace of the East from the Office of the Webministry!

November 14, 2017 by East Kingdom Gazette

En français It has been posted here previously that we are embarking on a quest to migrate the email services of the East Kingdom from our existing system to Google for Non-Profits. We felt it would be appropriate to give a public update to the status of that quest. As of yesterday evening, we have …

Unofficial Court Report: St. Eligius Arts & Sciences Competition

November 14, 2017 by East Kingdom Gazette

On November 11, AS 52, Tsar Ivan and Tsartisa Matilde ventured to their Barony of Dragonship Haven, to witness the Saint Eligius Arts and Sciences Competition. After an excellent day observing the works of many of the East Kingdom’s finest artisans, Their Majesties convened court. Their Excellencies Dragonship Haven, Baron Joseph of the Red Griffin …

Competition rules announced for King’s & Queen’s Arts & Sciences Championships

November 14, 2017 by East Kingdom Gazette

Greeting from Master Philip White, Kingdom minister of Arts and Sciences, We’re excited to have completed the materials for King’s and Queen’s Arts & Sciences Champions that will be held on February 10, 2018 in the Crown Province of Ostgardr. This includes: * Competition entry rules * Competitor expectations * Competitor entry form * Judges …

Unofficial Court Report: Fall Crown Tournament 2017

November 11, 2017 by Leonete

image2 (1) Their Majesties, Tsar Ivan and Tsaritsa Matilde, rulers of the East, did determine they needed heirs. Thus it was on the 4th day of November, AS LII, they ventured to their Barony of Bergental, and held their Crown Tournament.

The entrants presented themselves to their Tsar and Tsaritsa. Then, they received words from the Kingdom Marshal of Armored Combat, and the rules of the list from the Troubadour Herald. Their Majesties did say some words, and opened a court.

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BBM Bergental Yule Feast Announcement

November 10, 2017 by Leonete

The days grow shorter, the leaves fall, and the mornings bring frost on the ground. Our thoughts turn to… mustard soup? Remember the Feast of Simple Fare? The smells, the tastes, the sensation that you won’t need to eat for about a week? Mustard soup… roedd grodd mit floedd (cold berries and cream)… spinacci… bockwurst… mustard soup… For many …

Call for Applicants – Society Webminister

November 9, 2017 by East Kingdom Gazette

The Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) is seeking candidates for the position of Society Webminister. This position reports to the SCA Board of Directors through the Office of the President. The Society Webminister is a supervisory position of Kingdom Webministers, and is not involved in maintenance of the Corporate website (www.sca.org). The Society Webminister is …

Unofficial Court Report Arrows Axes and Ales; Barony of An Dubhaigeainn

November 9, 2017 by East Kingdom Gazette

After a beautiful day full of activities and relaxation the court of Their Excellencies Prefect Titus Aurelius Magnus and Baroness Sorcha of Stonegrave began. Their excellencies called before them Lord Peter of Hawkwood, who thanked everybody for their participation in his archery tournament. He was given a small duck token as thanks for his past …

Bhakail Yule Feast Sold Out

November 9, 2017 by East Kingdom Gazette

From Dame Brunissende Dragonette, the Bhakail Yule Feast Steward: Bhakail Yule feast is now sold out. However, you can still register for offboard attendance by using this link: http://surveys.eastkingdom.org/index.php/254742 We look forward to seeing you there Brunissende