East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
We are pleased to announce the start of two rapier experimental weapon programs. The first program is Fleeting Body Contact, run by Master Donovan Shinnock. This experiment will explore the feasibility of changing II.B.9, currently “Wrestling with an opponent, or any form of body-to-body contact is prohibited.” to the Society Rapier Standard of, “Fleeting contact …
As a reminder, paid pre-registration for Pennsic 44 closes on Wednesday June 17th. For more information, please see the Pennsic Registration Website.
This is a recurring series by Mistress Alys Mackyntoich on whether certain names currently can be documented to period based on existing evidence. There are a lot of names that people think are medieval, but actually aren’t, and others which people think are modern, but in fact are found in the SCA’s period. If you would …
From the SCA Board of Directors: The Board of Directors would like to briefly remind everyone of the 50 Year Celebration of the Society on June 17-27th, 2016 [in Indiana]. This is a celebration of the history and the future of the Society. It is also a chance to meet and enjoy the company of …
Mistress Caryl de Trecesson has announced plans for a memorial service next month for her dear husband, Master Kali Harlansson of Gotland. Mistress Caryl adds: “Everyone is welcome! The gathering is open format, drop by when you can, from 2pm till 5pm. There’ll be a somewhat more formal service in the middle at 3pm.”
This was written by Meesteress Annetje VanWoerden in response to requests the Gazette has received for an article on how to cook a feast. The Gazette thanks her for writing the article. So. You have decided that you want to create an SCA feast by offering to be a head cook. Welcome. We are a small, …
En français Greetings! Have you just finished some fascinating original research? Can you tell us about a day in the life of your persona? Do you have a fabulous method of producing something in a medieval style? The East Kingdom is rich in artisans and scientists, and the East Kingdom Gazette is beginning a pilot …
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On May 25th, an open letter was sent from Society Exchequer Baroness Katherine Angelique d’Artois de Berry to all Exchequers and Seneschals, discussing the findings from an external audit of the SCA, Inc. which was conducted last year.
You can access the complete letter as a .pdf document by clicking here.
The text of the letter is as follows: (more…)
The new Archery Champions, as previously reported, are: Tournement winner and Queen’s Champion: Master Li Kung Lo King’s Champion selected by His Majesty: Baroness Jehannine de Flandres May 30, 2015 was a hot and humid day in Carillion, as 55 archers took to the range to vie for the honor of serving Their Majesties as …
The King’s and Queen’s Archery Champions have been announced at Southern Region War Camp. The winner of the championship, and Queen’s Champion, is Master Li Kung Lo. The second place finisher of the championship, and King’s Champion, is Baroness Jehannine de Flandres. Results provided by Mistress Ygraine of Kellswood.