Event Announcement: Feast of the End of the Gaunt Days

December 19, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

Feast of the End of the Gaunt Days

Sunday, February 22, 2015 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Our fair kingdom enjoyed the fruits of another bountiful harvest, then celebrated and hunkered down for a long winter. Then came the Gaunt Days, as larders became emptier and emptier. From Mid-February we can almost see the End of the Gaunt Days! Let us come together at table, bringing whatever we can to celebrate our survival! The Feast is a chance for the clever victualler to show off their cunning in making tasty fare from the remains of the pantry. What food do you have, when no other can be found fresh? Did you pickle? Smoke? Dry? Collect up the eggs? Ferment?

This pot-luck gathering is part foodie-schola, wherein anyone can come and either just enjoy the day, or show off your finest concoctions for judging and sharing (or just sharing), and part schmoozefest. The day starts with judging so that by lunch and throughout the day the rest of us can sample, learn techniques and swap tips. (more…)

Announcement from the East Kingdom Minister of Lists

December 17, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings, I have updated all of MOL forms (with the help of Baroness Ellesbeth Donofrey) to help reduce the amount of problem paperwork in the MOL office. They are available on the MOL website. You may also email me and I will email them to you right away. All old forms should be destroyed and …

Unofficial Court Report: BBM/Bergental Yule

December 17, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

The Court of our most excellent prince and lord, Edward, by right of arms most illustrious King of the East, third of that name, and Thyra, his Queen by agency of that same right, second of that name, held upon 13 December in the forty-ninth year of the Society in the Barony of Bergental; on …

Bergental Novice Schola – A Call for Teachers

December 15, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

Bergental’s Novice Schola will be held on March 14th, 2015, in Springfiled, MA and the event is currently recruiting teachers to create entry-level classes of all types. Any A&S, Garb, Food, Martial, History, and SCA Life classes are welcome. This year there are two specialty tracks that are especially welcome. One is for classes intended for “tween” aged members, defined …

Æthelmearc’s Response

December 14, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

Their Highnesses, Timothy and Gabrielle, of Æthelmearc have sent a message to their kingdom about the challenge that Æthelmearc faces from the East Kingdom and the Midrealm. Their words can be found here at the Æthelmearc Gazette.

Pennsic Message from the Prince

December 13, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

His Highness, Crown Prince Darius, called Omega asked the Gazette to share the following with the populace. As some of you may know, Her Highness and I are very good friends with Their Highnesses Ragnvaldr and Arabella of the Midrealm. We have been getting along so famously that we have decided it is about time …

New Southern Region Rapier Deputy Announced

December 12, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

Unto the Kingdom of the East do I, Don Frasier MacLeod send greetings. I am pleased to announce that the new Southern Regional Rapier Deputy will be Baroness Engracia de Madrigal. Again, I would like to thank Don Griffith Davion for his service in this position. Please join me in welcoming Baroness Engracia to …

East Kingdom Seneschal Seeking Chair for 50th Year Anniversary Display

December 10, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

Dueña Mercedes Vera de Calafia, East Kingdom Seneschal, is looking for someone to head up the East Kingdom Display at the 50th Year Anniversary celebration. This should be someone who has an interest in the pageantry and history of the East, as well as the ability to work with a multi-kingdom group to make the …

East Kingdom Regional Rapier Practice

December 10, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

War is once again behind us, and though the fertile mantle of the East Kingdom will soon be covered in snow, it’s the perfect time for its fencers, soldiers, and duelists to bare polished steel and mind their deadly art. Another war is always around the bend, and preparation is paramount to victory! To keep …

The Reign of King Jehan de la Marche

December 9, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

The Gazette asked Count Jehan de la Marche, eighth King of the East, for memories of some of his early SCA experiences. This is the second installment he sent, which covered his memories of his reign. The next event I recall was my coronation, which was also the next Crown Tourney, which was supposed to …