East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
The following message is from Their Royal Highnesses, Edward and Thyra Greetings to the East Kingdom, We are eagerly anticipating the events that we will get to spend with all of you throughout the kingdom. We are seeking hosts for the major kingdom events, as we arrange our travel schedule. As we would like to …
This morning, anyone who is subscribed to a mailing list through the eastkingdom.org domain (including the discussion lists for all the Kingdom orders) recieved an email notifying them they have been unsubscribed from the list. This ‘purge’ of the mailing lists is one small part of a long-planned part of the of the migration of the web …
Unto All Silent Heralds, Students of Silent Heraldry, and Other Interested Parties of the Known World,Greetings from Nesscia, Silent Heraldry Deputy to the SCA Laurel Sovereign of Arms. As the summer progresses and events happen, we have the opportunity to come together around the Known World in small groups to share ideas and talk about …
Seven Laurels, seven pelicans and many silly weapons are ready to take the field but they need your help. The list of peers taking part in the annual Laurels vs. Pelicans boffer challenge is up on the website. These peers face off with boffer weapons to raise money for the Pennsic war chest, which funds …
It was a mostly beautiful day upon which Their Imperial Majesties, Brennan Augustus and Caoilfhionn Augusta, visited their Barony of Bergental on 31 May 2014, AS XLIX for the competition to choose their Champions of Archery. There was some fine shooting, nearly eighty archers took the field, including Their Majesties and Their Highnesses. In the …
Tomorrow, June 7th, a sewing Solarium will be held in the Barony of Settmour Swamp. The great Pennsic War looms! Is there a seamstress or tailor among us who does not struggle with clothing self and household? Or wrestle with fitting problems, piles of mending, and banners with too darn many laurel leaves? Do you long to …
Combat Medallions will be producing Northern Army belt placards as a fundraiser to assist Master Feral with his medical expenses. Once costs to produce the placards have been recovered, 100% of the profits will be donated to Master Feral. When asked how his business started, JP, the proprietor of Combat Medallions, said that people liked …
On June 7th we will be holding the second annual test between the Crown Province of Ostgardr and the Barony of An Dubhaigeainn. The event will take place at Episcopal Church of St. Margaret located at 1000 Washington Ave Plainview, NY 11803 On this day the champions and the populace of each group will test their skills in …
Their Imperial Majesties, Brennan Augustus and Caoilfhionn Augusta visited their Barony of Concordia of the Snows on 24 May 2014, AS XLIX for War of the Roses. Upon the field of combat Their Majesties did open a court. They called forth William Deth, and noted his prowess on both the heavy and rapier fields. This …
Their Imperial Majesties, Brennan Augustus and Caoilfhionn Augusta made the long journey to l’ile du Dragon Dormant on 17 May 2014, AS XLIX, where they witnessed the tournament to determine their heirs.
Numerous outstanding combatants presented themselves, but the day was won by His Grace Duke Edward Grey of Lochleven, fighting for the honor of Countess Þóra Eiríksdóttir.
At the start of court Edward and Þóra were invested as the Prince and Princess Tir Mara, to the delight of the populace assembled. (more…)