East Kingdom Gazette

Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA

Pennsic for Youth

by East Kingdom Gazette

A guide from Mistress Leonete D’Angely, East Kingdom Chancellor Minor and Pennsic Youth University Coordinator

What Can I Do At Pennsic?

So you are in the 11-17 age range, and you are going to Pennsic. Maybe you are super excited.  Maybe you are going because Mom and Dad said so. Maybe you wait all year to be able to fight twice a day.  Maybe you aren’t so sure there is anything that interests you in this SCA thing. Either way, there is so much for your age group to do at Pennsic. This is a basic overview of some of the options. There is no way I could fit all of the activities into one article, so please check the Pennsic University Schedule and your site book for more ideas and options. (more…)

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Living The Dream

by East Kingdom Gazette

We all have different reasons for why we enjoy being a part of the SCA. Sometimes it’s difficult to put into words. Raiya Corsiglia, from Caid, has showcased those feelings in her film, “SCA – The Dream,” using no words at all. She is most graciously allowing it to be shared.        

Battle of Five Armies

by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings, The Shire of Quintavia has discovered gold and more in our hills, and, while the Barony of Smoking Rocks has graciously “guarded” our mining operations for the last year, Quintavia has many neighbors who may wish to “liberate” us from this arrangement. The following is a partial understanding of the goings on that have …

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BOD Seeks Nominations for Committee Members

by EK Gazette

The Board of Directors is seeking nominations from the populace for individuals to serve as members of the following Board Committees: Youth Activities Committee Mission: Completion of design and implementation of YAFA programs. Risk Management Committee Mission: to oversee insurance, legal, and related matters. If you are interested in serving on any of these Committees, …

Arts & Sciences Research Paper #20: Knit Purses in 14thC Switzerland

by mollyeskridge

Our twentieth A&S Research Paper comes to us from Lady Tola knitýr, of the Shire of Quintavia. She examines the history and background of these beautiful small purses, and then demonstrates how they can be made by a skilled modern craftsperson. (Prospective future contributors, please check out our original Call for Papers.)

Knit Purses in 14thC Switzerland

Detail of Lady Tola's reconstruction of a fourteenth-century knitted purse.
Detail of Lady Tola’s reconstruction of a fourteenth-century knitted purse.

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Several Society Level Positions Open

by East Kingdom Gazette

SCA shield logoThe SCA is seeking candidates for several Society-level positions: Society Seneschal and Vice President of Operations, Society Minister of Arts and Sciences, and Society Webminister.  The full job descriptions as well as details about applying for the positions for each are listed below. 

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Staff Positions Available for EK 5Oth Event / Positions disponibles pour l’événement du 50ième anniversaire du Royaume de l’Est

by ekgazette

En français Greetings! As the autocrat for the East Kingdom 50 Year Celebration to be held next year, I have a few staff positions that I need to fill. If you are interested in any of these positions, please e-mail your intent and list of qualifications to: autocrat@50year.eastkingdom.org Please keep in mind that each department …

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SCA, Inc. publishes SCA Harassment Policy

by East Kingdom Gazette

The SCA Harassment and Bullying Policy From the Society Seneschals Handbook: XXIV. SOCIETY SENESCHAL POLICIES & INTERPRETATIONS 4. Harassment and Bullying The SCA prohibits harassment and bullying of all individuals and groups.Harassment and bullying includes, but is not limited to the following: offensive or lewd verbal comments directed to an individual; the display of explicit images (drawn or …

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Pennsic Cannon Fire: Messaging Project Goes Live This Pennsic

by East Kingdom Gazette

“Gentles who expressed interest in the messaging project proposed in the [Æthelmearc] Gazette article Whilst the Cannons Fire: Pennsic and PTSD likely will be pleased to learn about the project’s plans for War in two weeks.” Read the rest of this article at The Æthelmearc Gazette.