Long live Brennan Rí and Caoilfhionn Banrí, King and Queen of the East
Today in the Barony of Concordia of the Snows, Brennan Rí and Caoilfhionn Banrí, ascended to the thrones of the East.
East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
Tyger Clerk of the Signet Holds Scroll Blank Contest
“Greetings Scribes, As you assuredly all know we were very hard on the supply of blank scrolls we had on hand over the last reign. We are getting quite low on blanks suitable for AoAs, and completely out of blanks for higher level awards. it would be especially great to have some blanks that are …
Winter Night's In New Location
Winter Nights is an event where bards, storytellers, singers, and musicians compete in a friendly supportive environment. It has been held in the Barony of Concordia of the Snows for several years, but this year, the Canton of Aschehyrst is delighted to host the Winter Nights event with the permission and support of the Barony …
An Account of Artifacts of a Life II
The second Artifacts of a Life event was held this past Saturday in the Barony of Carolingia. The first such event was held two years ago in the Barony Beyond the Mountain. Both have been joint events sponsored by the two Baronies, and they are the inspiration of the co-Stewards, Baron Jehan du Lac and …
Recommendations Requested for 2nd Polling of Brennan & Caoilfhionn
A message from Their Highnesses: Greetings all, Recommendations to be considered for the 2nd polling of Brennan & Caoilfhionn will be accepted through the end of Friday 10/9. Recommendations for polling awards received after that time will be passed to our heirs. Please remember that you need not be a member of an order to …
Greetings from the Royal Gift Coordinator
On behalf of Brennan Augustus and Caoilfhionn Augusta, soon to be royal sovereigns of the East Kingdom, I, Mistress Fiona O’Maille, Royal Gift Coordinator, am writing to you, to ask for your assistance in filling the Royal gift chest with Largesse as they begin their reign. Items may be delivered at any Royal Progress to …
Unofficial Court Report: Siege of Castle Theo d'Ore III
This Unofficial Report was narrated by Mistress Gwenhywfar dinas Emrys who was assisted in court by Tir Mara’s Badger, Tíarna Díarmait Ó Bríain, and Lord Snarfi Snorrisson. On Friday evening, we gathered at a place called LORDA, where a great siege was to take place the next day. Lo and behold, even the King and …
How Changes to EK Event Calendar Policies May Affect You
Greetings to the Populace of the East Kingdom from the Webminister, A few reminders about changes that have affected the East Kingdom Event Calendar, and what it means to you; Especially for Seneschals and Event Stewards (Autocrats). As of January 1st, 2014 all East Kingdom Seneschals must have an official email address of seneschal@localbranch.eastkingdom.org hosted …
Announcement Regarding Two Handed Swords in Rapier
Unto the Kingdom of the East do I, Master Frasier MacLeod send warmest greetings, For the past 10 months we have been working on developing a rule set for 2 handed swords in rapier. I am pleased to announce that a rule set has been adopted at the Society level so we have the official …
In Memoriam: Dave Cooper
Dave Cooper passed away last Friday after an extended illness. Many members of the East Kingdom worked with him at Pennsic, which has been held for years at his family’s campground, Cooper’s Lake. He was a presence with a lasting impact on those who knew him. Baroness Katherine Barr, former East Kingdom Seneschale, said this …