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Q&A: Registering Names and Devices with Mistress Alys Mackyntoich

December 16, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

badge HeraldWhy would I want to register my name in the SCA?
Having a correct medieval name adds to the ambiance of events.  In addition, you must have a registered name in order to register a device.  Unique medieval heraldry can be used for banners, penons, shields, livery, etc.  Your SCA name and heraldry provide you a unique opportunity to redefine yourself.

What are the requirements for picking an official name?
An SCA name must have two elements.  The elements should be from the same language, or from two closely related languages.  There is a table in the Standards for Evaluation of Names and Armory (SENA) that tell us which languages can be combined. (more…)

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Polling Responses due December 17

December 14, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Their Majesties, Kenric and Avelina, issued Their second round of Award Order Pollings on Nov. 18, and responses are due back to Them by Dec. 17. If you are a member of a polled Order and are not subscribed to the polling distribution or the discussion list, you may sign up here: Polling Lists And …

East Kingdom Twelfth Night is fast approaching!

December 14, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

East Kingdom Twelfth Night will be held in Troy, NY, on January 4, 2014 and hosted by the Shire of Anglespur and the Barony of Concordia of the Snows. Per the autocrat, Lord Joel of Vestfell, the feast has a very hard cap of 150, and it’s “selling fast”. Online registration (by ACCEPS) ends on …

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Changes to SCA Inc. Website

December 14, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

In early December, the SCA.org website got a new look. The motivation behind the “facelift” was the recent debut of the SCA Newcomers’ Portal.  “We wanted to add a very noticeable link to the Portal, so that visitors and new members could easily find their way there,” said Mistress Jessa d’Avondale, Webmaster of SCA.org *. …

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Agenda for Curia at Birka

December 14, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

The agenda for Their Majesties’ upcoming Curia is now available on the East Kingdom Seneschal’s web site: Curia The Curia will be held the day after Birka, in the Barony of Stonemarche: Sunday, 26 January 2014, 10:00am Stark Room, Radisson Hotel Manchester Questions may be directed to: Clerk of Laws in service, Edith Steyning Clerk …

Unofficial Court Report for 100 Minutes War

December 12, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

King's HeraldryPosted on behalf of Baroness Theodora Bryennissa, called Treannah

On the 23rd day of November Anno Societatis 48, in the common era called 2014, at the end of a day filled with fierce battles, great fencing, youth combat as well as a delicious dayboard, Their Majesties Kenric II and Avelina II held Their Court.  They warmly welcomed two of Their visiting Cousins to come and sit beside Them and Their Heirs, and King Timothy of Aethelmearc and Prince Guillaume, called William of Atlantia took up Their offer and took Their comfort.  Their Majesties East presented each Cousin with gifts as Their Court began.

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Carmina challenge

December 11, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings to the singers, poets, drinkers, and wits of the East Kingdom! Lady Aildreda de Tamwurthe issues unto you a convivial challenge for the festival season, to be answered at Twelfth Night in the Barony of Concordia of the Snows.

The cheerful poets of Beuern have left us many jolly songs and poems about the simple pleasures of drinking and good cheer, and one of the most familiar is “Bache Bene Venies”. Like all good drinking songs, it has many many verses – each long enough to be clever, but short enough to let everyone who only knows the refrain sing it often and boisterously.

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How to Become Part of and Serve as Royal Retinue

December 9, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette
Photo by Cateline la Broderesse
Photo by Cateline la Broderesse

The following article was written by Her Majesty Avelina as part of the Gazette’s ongoing “How to…” series.

One question that people often have is how to help the Royalty. How do become a retainer? What do I need to do?

A great place to start is to check www.eastkingdom.org and see if Their Majesties or Their Highnesses have a website. It has become almost standard practice in the East that each set of Royalty has a website about themselves and their needs and wishes. If they have a staff page, look for contact information for a Chief of Staff or a Head Retainer. (more…)

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Recommendations for Beginner Scribal Materials

December 5, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Diego's Pelican ScrollThis article was written by Lady Isabel Chamberlaine and is on her blog.  The Gazette thanks her for letting us reprint it here as part of our “how to” series.

Does this sound like you…

“Mostly I don’t know where to start. I like to look at all of the pretty scrolls but I don’t know what basic supplies to get to start trying.”

It certainly sounded like me when I first started, and even though I have an art background I had no clue how to get started or what supplies I needed. I spoke with a few people, found a few online scribal communities, joined some email lists, and asked a few questions. There was however a lot of trial and error and although I’ve gained confidence and skill I still remember those first tentative steps, so here are my recommendations for beginners on the types of tools and materials to equip themselves with.

To start, buy the tools and materials that YOUR budget will allow. Also, remember that materials (and by extension your art) end up being very personal, so what one artist loves another one dislikes. These recommendations are just MY opinion, try different tools and materials as your time and budget permit – if you love them, great. If not, then try something else until you find something you do like. (more…)

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A&S at Estrella War

December 1, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Estrella War has sent information about A&S activities that will be held at the event, which happens February 25 to March 3 in Arizona.  Activities include classes, demonstrations, a competition and a showcase. Teachers are wanted for the classes, which can cover any area practiced by the current Middle Ages.  Artisans are also wanted for …

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