East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
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, …
There are lots of exciting events taking place across the East Kingdom this weekend including some of your last chances to do some camping before cold weather sets in. Arts & Arrows II The Shire of Glenn Linn (Lake George, NY) is pleased to host an event with archery and the arts. The event features …
Mistress Michel Almond de Champagne will be teaching a class on BAS relief carving at the Knights Hall, 55 Lake St., Nashua, NH on Wednesday, November 7th at 7:00 pm (materials will be available for a hands on experience in carving). This class is open to all scadians. For more information and to confirm your …
The Barony of Carolingia will host the King and Queen’s Bardic Championship at The Queen’s Meadhall event to be held at The German Club in Walpole, MA on February 2, 2013. The day will be filled with drinking, dancing, storytelling, song, friends and good food. The German Club is a welcoming place with a …
Unto the Scribes of the East, a Challenge is given!
Some believe that the pen is as mighty as the sword, and so, in celebration of the Eastern Crown Tournament, we bring to you a challenge to make a scroll blank, suitable for any occasion, with appropriate room for calligraphy and arms.
There shall be three categories – novice, intermediate, and expert (Maunches and Laurels in the Scribal Arts ought to consider themselves to be experts; this extends to alternative materials scrolls, such as those done in wood, embroidery, etc.) – with awards for the top score in each. A single populace favorite will be awarded as well.
All Chatelaines of the Kingdom are invited to a meeting at the Coronation of Edward and Thyra on Saturday, October 13th 2012. We will be meeting upstairs in the Chapel while Their Majesties are sitting in state at approximately 2:00pm. The meeting will last about half an hour, and we will be holding a general …
