East Kingdom Gazette

New Deputy Society Seneschal – Event Support Services Position

February 14, 2014 by ekgazette

The SCA Board of Directors is directing the Society Seneschal to develop and implement a new Deputy Society Seneschal Office and accompanying kingdom level infrastructure to deal with broad-based event support services.

The core activity and a core competency of the Society for Creative Anachronism is holding events – and our event autocrats and event staff are tremendous volunteer resources who typically shoulder the burden for our mutual benefit over and over and over again.

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April Fool’s Scribal Contest

February 13, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

The website of the East Kingdom College of Scribes posted a challenge phrased with such creative language that the Gazette is reprinting it in its entirety below.

Greetings unto all to whom these present letters shall come!

Some of you may or may not have heard of the College of Heralds Imaginary. Some of you might even be a part of that amazing group of volunteers, but of course, can neither confirm nor deny that information with us. No matter. We, the scribes and various artisans of the East Kingdom, have come to hep- er, help you, in putting some “finishing touches” on your artwork for you.

You see, we’ve noticed that each year, a letter of intent is released to the public, displaying what appear to be documentable names (sometimes with devices) with an often silly tone. Ace Pilot, Feare-God Zillah, Antony Stark, Imma Rockstar, and many other favorites.

We’ve also noticed that the East does things a little…. differently. Since we do not have the same customs for achievements of Arms (for example, on a full coat of Arms, in the East anyone can have mantling on a torse, display one or two supporters, etc.), we thought we would provide our assistance. Thus, all who read this missive are hereby invited to create a full coat of Arms (achievement of Arms), displaying the heraldry contained in the pages linked to from here:

Rules? Well, yes, there are rules for this challenge… (more…)

Tournament Format for King’s and Queen’s Rapier Championships

February 13, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

The conventions and format for the upcoming King’s and Queen’s Rapier Champions Tournament have been announced by Don Nathaniel Wyatt, King’s Rapier Champion. Any authorized rapier fighter may enter the tournament, but those wishing to compete for the Championships must affirm that they are willing and able to perform the duties when they sign in with the Mistress of Lists and only those individuals will advance into the sweet sixteen.

The follow are the details of the tournament as described by Don Wyatt on the East Kingdom Rapier website. (more…)

The East Responds to Her Majesty’s Sporting Challenge

February 12, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

Baronessa Maria Pagani and Baron Juan Xavier’s tribute to the Patriots was a team effort. Pani Astrida Borowska made Maria’s dress. Lady Syele von Heidelberg made Juan’s Wams and coif. Juan made the pants. Elvira Violante de Ballesteros made the red/white/blue cording. The coif slashes represent the team logo and the large “X” motif on the back of the Wams is both a play on my name, Xavier, and also makes him #10 on the team. Maria’s gown has elements drawn from a Patriots cheerleader uniform.

Her Majesty Avelina issued a garb challenge to the Kingdom for Birka to pick their favorite sports team and interpret their uniform as a medieval garment or outfit.

“So many of us are rabid sports fans and when we are playing medieval on the weekends, sometimes we can be found wearing our teams’ colors under our garb for warmth,” Queen Avelina wrote. “I was inspired by an exchange between Duchess Kiena and Lady Rafaella and the Atlantians. For the past couple of Coronations, the Atlantians have been issuing garb challenges. These have included Disney Princesses, Superheros and villains. Since the winter reign happens during football season, I decided to issue my own garb challenge. One that would let folks wear their team’s colors in an unobtrusive manner at a medieval event. It was so fantastic to see what people came up with and I was astounded by the talent and creativity of everyone who took part.”

The kingdom was inspired by the words of Her Majesty and responded with creativity and style. Baronessa Maria Pagani and Baron Juan Xavier won the prize of a small wooden box crafted for the Queen by Master Estgardr (Angus Pembridge). The following are some of the garb displayed.

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So you want to Judge an Arts and Sciences Competition?

February 7, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

DSCN5652 — King’s and Queens Arts & Science Competition 2012 – photo by Lady Ose Silverhair

The following article was written by Lady Ysemay Sterlyling as part of the Gazette’s ongoing “How to…” series.

Judging a competition can often be as difficult as entering. Yet, at a certain point in our artisan development, many of us choose to take the plunge as a judge. However, few are ever given any guidance or training about judging. In addition, often the guidelines and standards for judging a competition are nearly nonexistent. As a judge, you want to do the right thing: make sure your scoring scale is on par with other judges, provide unbiased and honest critique, encourage the artisan to learn and grow, and finally help decide the winner. Hopefully, this article will help demystify the process and help make the judging experience more pleasant (more…)

Society Chirurgeonate Request for Comments

February 6, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

On January 18, 2014, the SCA Board of Directors began seeking commentary on a proposal to eliminate the official Office of the Chirurgeonate, and the associated changes to Corpora necessary to accomplish this action. This announcement can be found in its entirety at the following website. To better provide information regarding this proposed change given …

Crown Tourney Announcement

January 30, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings unto all those intending to enter Spring Crown Tournament Please be aware that both the combatant and the consort must submit a letter of intent, either through this link (preferred) or by email to TRH Prince Brennan and Princess Caoilfhionn, with a copy to me. If by email, a joint email is preferred. The …

Pennsic 43 Important Dates

January 30, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

Pennsic 43 will take place July 25, 2014 – August 10, 2014 Reservations: Online prepaid registration will be available until Monday, June 16th 2014 11:59pm EDT. Online unpaid registration will be available until Friday, July 11th 2014 11:59pm EDT. The refund policy has changed. The cut-off date for requesting a refund is Monday, June 23rd …

Maker’s Faire – Planning Your Day!

January 30, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

Attending the Medieval Makers Faire? Here is information about the classes and the food to help plan your day.

If you haven’t preregistered yet and would like to know about availability of the feast, contact Madelaine de Mortaign The autocrats expect seats for the feast may still be available at the door. Dayboard will be available at the door for $3 but can be included in your preregistration. The feast is being cooked by Mistress Anastasia and the courses are listed below. Dayboard is being cooked by Lady Zsuzsy.

Both Dayboard and the Feast are also being run as classes for people who want to learn more about how an event kitchen works. Other classes include ironworking, fiber arts, glass bead making, performance arts and a wide variety of other options. A complete schedule is up on the website and so are the class descriptions. Royal Court will follow the classes. More information about the event is available at its website or the listing on the East Kingdom website.

Order of Service for A Faire Feast in Midwinter at Maker’s Faire
(Please note: While we will do our very best to adhere to this menu, we reserve the right to change the menu at any time subject to the availablity of ingredients.)
Questions: Contact Baroness Anastasia (more…)

New Corporate Sanction Guide

January 30, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

A new Sanction Guide was passed by the SCA’s Board of Directors at their meeting on January 18th and is now available online. The guide covers several kinds of sanctions on both a kingdom and society level. The fifty-nine page document includes an investigator’s guide, flowcharts, checklists and template letters. An updated version of Corpora …