East Kingdom Gazette

Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA

Change in Heraldic Titles in the East Kingdom

by sdoner2

badge HeraldGood gentles all, greetings from Ryan, Brigantia Principal Herald,

There has been a problem brewing for several years as the East Kingdom has modernized. This problem is with one of our longest standing Heraldic Titles. The Eastern Crown Herald has been the primary Submissions Herald for the Kingdom of the East. The title is derived from the heraldic charge The Eastern Crown, which is a specific type of crown which is displayed both in the Heraldry of the Kingdom and the Badge of the Order of the Silver Crescent.

As time has gone on the title Eastern Crown Herald has been misinterpreted in several ways. Some have taken it to refer to the herald of the Crown of the East, the lead herald of a reign. Some have confused it with the Principal Herald of the East. (more…)

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A missive from His Majesty of Acre

by sdoner2

  Unto Our Beloved Allies of the East, Joyous Greetings; It is an auspicious time for the East. On the tail of the magnificent reign of glorious Kenric and most noble Avelina comes the trumpets of Empire. Thus do mighty Brennan Augustus and radiant Caoilfhionn Augusta assume their rightful place as rulers of this glorious …

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Noisemakers IX

by East Kingdom Gazette

Posted on behalf of Baronne Sabine de Kerbriant Bonjour mes amis! Noisemakers IX is coming up in less than two weeks, and I’d like to invite everyone to take a look at the amazing list of classes and workshops! In addition to our commedia dell’arte track, we’re excited to offer a wide array of heraldry, …

Position Opening – Laurel Principal Sovereign of Arms

by East Kingdom Gazette

The Laurel Principal Sovereign of Arms (Laurel) is the principal heraldic officer of the Society and the head of the College of Arms. Laurel is responsible for fostering the study and practice of heraldry, supervising the processing of submissions, and overseeing the heraldic activities of the Known World. Laurel is an unpaid position, currently requiring …

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Pennsic War Points and Schedule

by East Kingdom Gazette

Duke Edward Grey, the Pennsic Warlord, has posted on Prince Brennan’s and Princess Caoilfhionn’s Website the early agreements from War negotiations with the Middle Kingdom.  The war points break down as follows:

25 points for Armored Combat
10 points for Rapier
10 points for Archery
2 points for Service
1 point each for Thrown Weapons and Siege.

The schedule for the war points is listed below.  Battle details can be found here but more information will be forthcoming, so check back again as we get nearer to the event.

Other useful links found on the website include:
A Greeting from the Warlord, Duke Edward Grey
Contact Information  for the EK Forces

Pennsic 43 War Point Schedule

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Recommendations for the Second Poll of Brennan and Caoilfhionn

by East Kingdom Gazette

TRH Brennan and Caoilfhionn are requesting recommendations for their second poll. All recommendations are due by April 12, at 11:59 pm. The link for the Award Recommendation site. For a better idea of what the various awards are given for, see the East Kingdom Awards Overview, created by Tola knitýr, below. East Kingdom Awards Overview …

Backlog Scrolls Available at Coronation

by East Kingdom Gazette

Posted on behalf of the Backlog Deputy for the EK Signet Office.   Hugh Tauerner, Backlog Deputy to the EK Signet office would like it known that he will have the portfolio of completed backlog scrolls at the 6-month Jubilee of Their Royal Majesties, Kenric & Avelina (i.e. Coronation).   On the linked page you …

And the winner is….

by East Kingdom Gazette

Each year on April 1st, the heralds of the Known World (specifically, within the College of Heralds Imaginary), join together in an effort of wonderment and silliness known as the April Fool’s LoI for each Kingdom in the Society. This year, the Office of the Tyger Clerk of the Signet is pleased to have offered …

Letter of Intent from the College of Heralds Imaginary

by East Kingdom Gazette

Each April 1st, the College of Heralds Imaginary releases their Letters of Intent for the year.  Here is this year’s round of mayhem. (If for some reason the link doesn’t take you to the letter, you can find it under “LOIs” and then “East April 1 LoI.”)