East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
Responses to the first poll of Their Highnesses Kenric and Avelina need to be sent before midnight tonight when the polls close. Polls are sent to the members of the Orders so that they may provide input to the Crown on future members. Orders which conduct polls include the Chivalry, Laurel, Pelican, Tygers Combattant, Sagittarius, …
Pennsic War 43 Dates are announced and official. Troll opens on Friday, July 25, 2014, at 12:00 noon for Land Agents and site closes Sunday, August 10, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. Pennsic War (note the page is currently in Off Season mode!) Check the page at a later date/time for more information regarding Pennsic 43 (2014). …
Last weekend the Barony of Carolingia held an event at which six new Baronial champions were chosen. The new Baronial champions are: Archery – Lord Colin Ursell Armored – Lord Ketilfastr Thorkilson Arts and Sciences – Baron Valerian of Somerset Performing Arts – Sir Michael of York Rapier – Lord Remy Delemontagne da Gascogne Thrown …
Johanna Dudley, the first authorized female fighter in the East and former Baroness of Carolingia, kindly answered questions about her memories of the SCA for the Gazette.
You were the first female fighter in the East Kingdom. Can you tell us how that came about? (more…)
The Office of the East Kingdom Tyger Clerk of the Signet would not run as smoothly without the assistance of many deputies. At this time I would like to publicly thank both Mistress Carolyne de la Pointe, Northern Deputy-Clerk, and Lady Margaret Twygge, Tir Mara Deputy-Clerk, for their strong support and service in these past two and a half years. As both have stepped down from their respective positions, I wish them both the very best and I know they leave some very big shoes to fill.Stonemarche Baronial A&S Championship and Northern Region A&S Championship will be taking place at Stonemarche Baronial Birthday on October 19. No celebration is complete without the work of the artists, artisans, and makers of the Known World, for it is through their efforts that we can step back in time. Bring forth your best arts …
The SCA Board of Directors announced that Master David of Caithness (David Keen) accepted the position of Director-Elect. He will replace Mark Faulcon when his term ends after the October 2013 quarterly meeting. Master David has been Seneschal of Caid and the territorial Baron of Calafia, which covers the greater San Diego area. He is …
Lady Raffaella Mascolo, the East Kingdom Webminister and Web Polling Minister, announced a new web tool to send award recommendations. A link can be found on the East Kingdom home page under ‘Getting Involved’ and on the pages of the royalty and here. This list of “new and fun features of the recommendations page” was …
An online form has been created for anyone who wishes to compete in the upcoming Crown Tournament of Their Highnesses Kenric and Avelina. The form covers all the information needed from prospective combatants and consorts. The form can be found here.
Baron Godfroy de Falaise and Baroness Alisay de Falaise were seated upon the Icy Baronial Seats of Havre des Glaces, by the hand of King Gregor and Queen Kiena on Saturday 24th of August. The hall then rang with vivats and cheers for the retiring Arthur de Beaumont and Shadiyah Al-Zarah, and for their years …