East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
The Pennsic 44 pre-registration system opened for business January 1, 2015. Mailed registration closes May 25, online paid registration closes June 17, and online UNpaid registration closes July 10. Visit the Pennsic War website or the Pennsic Registration Office page for more information.
On December 21, Paul Coleman, a member of the Weekend Wanderers Detecting Club, discovered a hoard of 5,251 coins. They were buried in a lead bucket in a field near Aylesbury. The coins include specimens dating to the 11th century, and an observer reported that they are in very good “almost uncirculated” condition; many bear …
Overall Schedule: 10:00 – Site Opens 11:00 – Embroidery Class 11:30 – Dayboard 11:30 – First Court 12:30 – Athena’s Thimble Meeting & Panel 1:00 – Viking Wire Weaving Class 1:00 – Gaming Contest with Prize: The Gaming Monitor 1:30 – Southern Region Herald’s Meeting 2:00 – Children’s Activity 2:30 – Baronial Arm Wrestling Tourney …
The Pennsic War Financial Committee seeks a qualified individual to become the Pennsic War Exchequer. (more…)
The Barony of Settmour Swamp’s annual celebration of the Thawing of the Mud will be held on the last weekend of March at Waterloo Village, our new location in Stanhope, NJ. As usual, Mudthaw will include tournaments of armored combat, fencing, and youth fighting. The arts and sciences will also be celebrated through competitions and …
If you intend to Stand With King Edward and Queen Thyra at Gulf Wars, please get your reservations in NOW! The online ACCEPS registration system is available for this event. Mailed registrations must be postmarked by January 31, 2015. Links and forms are available at the Gulf Wars Registration page.
The Shire of Quintavia is pleased to once again host the Keepers of Athena’s Thimble at our second Embroiderers’ Schola! As the wind blows cold and the snow lies deep, come join us by the fire for a day of artistry and learning. This event will be a day of classes and good conversation focused …
Unto Our Populace, We have been working on plans to bring more transparency to the way we marshal tournaments, and the manner in which we as a kingdom deal with questionable results when they arise. We apologize for the pace of our communications to you. We have talked to Our Earl Marshal and various members …
From the autocrats of Seasons Beating IV, Lady Sofya and Lady Magdelena: Regretfully Seasons Beatings IV, originally scheduled for the weekend of January 17th, 2015, has been cancelled. Ongoing site issues forced us to make this difficult decision. We apologize for any inconvenience. Although this event has been cancelled please check out the East …
Unto our Beloved Eastern Populace, Greetings,
For many years, I have campaigned in foreign lands, displaying prowess and courtesy upon distant fields, harvesting word fame and friendships for the Eastern Tyger. I have cherished the friendships forged in those distant lands, the camaraderie of our Eastern army and the privilege to introduce our fair Queen to so many good friends from around the Known World.
