East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
Dame Lillia, Pelican Queen of Arms, is nearing the end of her tenure, which officially ends January 1, 2017. We are beginning the process of seeking a successor for her office. If you are interested, please see the job description below and send a letter of interest and your resumé to bids@heraldry.sca.org and resumes@sca.org by …
We are looking for artwork to grace the cover of upcoming issues of Pikestaff. Any medium that can be reproduced in black and white is acceptable. Size requirement is 7.5″ x 10″. You can include text or it can be added later. Please contact the East Kingdom Chronicler at chronicler@eastkingdom.org If you are a new …
After many years of service, Leslie Vaughn (Baronessa Isabeau della Farfalla) will step down as President of the SCA. John Fulton (Duke John the Bearkiller) will replace her as President.
Earlier today the SCA Inc. announced the disbanding of the Grand Council. The following additional information has been released. “Society President John Fulton, Director Richard Sherman, and Director Andrew Coleman have been directed to investigate the creation of a new vehicle to facilitate communication between the membership and the directors that recognizes and utilizes the …
This announcement was posted on the SCA’s webpage and can be found here. The Grand Council was formed in 1994; a time before email and social media. There was a need then for a committee that made sure that the membership had a way to communicate with the directors on issues of importance to the …
Hello to the tourney heralds of the East and Tir Mara! I am Mistress Suba al-Hadid, the new Troubadour Herald, and I’m excited to work this tourney season with you! We have several events coming up in the next few months. In two weeks, on Saturday, April 30, there will be Crown Tourney in the …
Here follows the unofficial court report from Balfar’s Challenge, held in the Barony of Dragonship Haven, the 16th of April, 2016. Reporting Herald: Donovan Shinnock. Item Recipient Award Scribe 1 Galen Avdenmork Tyger’s Cub Saerlaith ingen Chennetig 2 Sorcha inghean Ui Duinn Award of Arms i: Lillian ate Valeye c: Faolán an Screcain 3 …
Here follows the unofficial court report from the Coronation of Kenric and Avelina, held on the 9th day of April, 2016, in the Shire of Quintavia. Reporting Herald, Donovan Shinnock. Item Recipient Award Scribe 1 Brennan mac Fearghus Duke i: Ro Honig von Sumerfeldt c: Alexandre St. Pierre w: Alys Mackyntoich and Mylisant Grey 2 …
The format for Crown Tourney will be a pooled round robin leading into a 16-man double elimination tournament. Weapons of choice throughout up to the semi-finals. Semi-finals will be best of 5 with rotating weapon forms. The undefeated fighter will start up 1 win. The finals will be best of 5 with rotating weapon forms. …
And so it was that Brennan Ri and Caoilfhionn Banri did throw a party for their heirs, and hold Court in the Shire of Quintavia on 9 April AS 50. First was Duchess Marieke called into court. She presented the restored and refurbished Sword of State to Their Majesties. Brennan Ri and Caoilfhionn Banri called …