East Kingdom Gazette

SCA Board of Directors Announces the Creation of the Order of Defense

February 2, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

On Monday, February 2nd, at 11:20 pm Eastern Time, the Board of Directors of the SCA, Inc. published the following announcement via the Announcements mailing list:

Due to the large amount of information surrounding the additional peerage for rapier and cut and thrust, the Board of Directors decided to participate in a conference call on February 2, 2015. The Board received a large amount of additional comments and suggestions in the two weeks following the January 17 quarterly meeting. This was considered in addition to the first Board call for commentary on this issue.
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Tir Mara Deputy Exchequer Sought

February 2, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

The following message is posted at the request of Maestra Ignacia la Ciega, East Kingdom Chancellor of the Exchequer From the Chancellor of the Exchequer. I’m very sorry to announce that Lady Sophie-Catherine de Montnoir has had to resign from the position of Regional Deputy Exchequer of Tir Mara. This position takes more time that …

New SCA Board Nominees

February 2, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

Additions have been made to the list of nominees to the SCA’s Board of Directors. The Board requests input on the existing nominees and also new nominations. The list of nominees and information on how to submit commentary is available at this webpage. Current nominees from the East are Baroness Alesone Gray of Cranlegh, Duchess …

Polling Recommendation Deadline Extended

February 1, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

Prince Omega and Princess Etheldreda have extended the deadline for recommendations for their first round of polling to Friday, February 6. Award recommendations can be submitted through the online form.

Candidates Sought for Society Marshall

January 31, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

The position of Society Marshal will soon be open. Candidates must apply in writing to the Board of Directors. This is an unpaid position. The position entails administrating the marshallate activities of the Society and coordinating the activities of the kingdom Earl Marshals. Reports are required to be filed quarterly to the Board summarizing the …

King and Queen’s Bardic Championship Results

January 31, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

At today’s King and Queen’s Bardic Championships, hosted by the Shire of Nordenfjord, the results were as follows: Final Four: William the Alchymist Katrusha Skomorokha Negodieva Doch’ Judith Fitzhenry Ysemay Sterlyng The King’s Bard is Ysemay Sterlyng, and the Queen’s Bard is William the Alchymist. Thank you to Sir Michael of York for this report.

Inter-Kingdom Archery Standings for 2014

January 30, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

The Inter-Kingdom Archery Competition (IKAC) and Inter-Kingdom Combat Archery Competition (IKCAC) are privately sponsored, year-long, standardized tournements open to all archers of the Known World. The Keeper of the IKAC and IKCAC, Lord Lorenzo il Confuso, has just officially announced the results of the 2014 season, which ended December 1, 2014. The kingdoms are ranked …

Advisory Opinion from the Society Seneschal

January 29, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

Subject: Advisory Opinion Regarding the possible inclusion of non-rattan righters into the Order of the Chivalry Greetings, I felt that the following Advisory Opinion was required in view of the potential for confusion brought to my attention by one or more Kingdom Seneschals; however, in view of continued questions, I would like to amplify the …

Announcing Jeanne Blue Alaunt

January 29, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

As part of the ongoing efforts to grow the Tir Mara College of Heralds and provide better customer service to our Tir Maran brothers and sisters, Ryan Brigantia has approved the appointment of Jeanne de Robin as Blue Alaunt Herald, the new deputy to my office, responsible for handling submissions from Tir Mara. Submissions and …

Rulings From The Earl Marshal

January 29, 2015 by East Kingdom Gazette

The following letter was written by Baron Jibril al-Dakhil, East Kingdom Earl Marshal, and is being posted by the Gazette at his request. Greetings Unto the East Kingdom, The following are official rulings effective immediately. YIS, Baron Sir Jibril al-Dakhil Ruling 1 A new deputy shall be immediately created as follows: Earl Marshal Emeritus: the …