East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
Our earlier post about the Coronation of Edward II and Thyra has now been updated with photographs by Baronne Cateline la broderesse, and she has kindly provided links to the rest of her pictures here: Album 1 and Album 2.
The body of King Kenric was brought by Queen Avelina to the stately cathedral in the Barony of Concordia of the Snows. His pallbearers carried his regal body in on a bier before the assembled court. The hall was silent at the sight of the great War king. Behind the bier walked the Queen, accompanied by her heralds, her guards, and her attendants as the sounds of Pange Melos Lacrimosum accompanied them from the musicians gallery.
The Queen addressed the populace, her sad voice executing the will of the late king as she gave out the King’s cyphers. No vivats interrupted the King’s last business. His body was removed to be released for his final journey by fire. His eyes were covered by coins and a lyre was clasped to his chest. (more…)
The following item appeared on Their Majesties webpage. If you’re attending the Coronation ceremony, it would be useful to know. Please note the disclaimer at the bottom. The King is Dead, Long Live the King! All of the East, Heed your Queen! The Queen of the East Avelina hath writ upon the Tome of Countenance …
Those gentles from the North who are attending EK Coronation this weekend with plans to travel south on I-87, please be aware that there is major structural work being done on the Twin Bridges (between exits 8 and 7). Depending on whether they again close lanes, there is the potential for significant delays which could …
Information provided by Lucien de Pontivy This weekend’s coronation ceremony will be interwoven with beautiful, moving music led and performed by luminaries from across the East Kingdom. The musicians and singers, coordinated by Mistress Aife ingen Chonchobair in Derthaige, will perform SCA-period extant works from England and Denmark, including: Pange Melos Lacrimosum Gaudete Heres Optatus …
On a lovely October day did the Crown of the East visit the shire of Endewearde for the purpose of a Royal Hunt. In the evening. They held court to reward certain of Their subjects who deserved recognition. The King was momentarily disconcerted by the presence of a broken black arrow on his throne, and asked Master Godric the meaning of this. Master Godric denied all knowledge of the arrow, stating that his arrows had different flights. Then did the King call for Lord Ane du Vey to bring him mead so that he would be prepared to drink whenever the word “hunt” was mentioned, and at last court was opened.
Firstly, the King spoke, thanking the shire of Endewearde for their hospitality and saying that They appreciated all the support given throughout the reign, from providing garb, to fundraising, to roasting a pig for the Pennsic state dinner.
Their Majesties then called forth Nero Calamus from behind the thrones where he was assisting with court in order to award him arms, for, among other things, working on the pig roast. (more…)
By: Mistress Gwenhwyfar Dinas Emrys The Tir Mara University and Rattan Championship was held October 6th in the Shire of Boise Ardent. There were six entrants in the A&S competition, ranging from slipped and painted ceramic plates, to a variety of fiber arts, garb construction, jewelry and paintings. The new Princess’ Champion for Tir Mara …
By Master Liam St. Liam Three kingdoms held their crown tournaments this weekend, and a former Eastern king nearly ascended to the throne of Aethelmearc. Duke Maynard von dem Steine defeated Duke Timothy of Arindale in the finals of Aethelmearc Crown. Duke Maynard was fighting for Duchess Liadain ni Dheirdre Chaomhanaigh, and Duke Timothy, who …
The Ars Scientia Orientalis fall edition is complete and will be online within the week. The newsletter will hold all the interests of the kingdom — peace to war, and all in between. It will strive to teach, showcase, and entertain you. I am requesting your help. Do you have a research project or article …
We’re delighted to announce that the redesigned, revitalized East Kingdom College of Performers (formerly known as the EK Bardic College) will be officially launched at the Coronation of Edward and Thyra next week in Concordia of the Snows. The East Kingdom College of Performers is a guild of entertainers of all kinds: musicmakers, poets, storytellers, …