East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
The Shire of Nordenhal is hosting auction fundraiser from now until Midnight June 30th. Every item is hand crafted and donated by local Shire members. Please take a look, you may find the perfect gift! All of the instructions for bidding are on the main site. Thanks, Ysemay Sterlyng
Written by Patricio Enriquez, Bishop of Soria
This be the history of the feud that took place between the Crafty Baron Fergus MacRae of Carolingia, called by some “Guiscard”, and Nest verch Tangwistel, the Baroness of Smoking Rocks, called by some “The Sainted”. May the Arbiter of the Universe whose hand moves the quill that pens the life of men be my judge if this is not a True and Just accounting.
In Ano Societa XXXXVII in the late winter outriders of the Baron Fergus were noted and seen moving among the northern towns of Smoking Rocks. Often disguised as Merchants they had traveled thru the northernmost marches of the peaceful villages and demesnes of Smoking rocks seeking weakness and to sow turmoil. (more…)
Greetings unto the East! The mail-in pre-registration deadline for Bhakail Baronial Investiture on Saturday, June 29th has been extended through the weekend. Baroness Philadelphia Brown will still be accepting feast reservations on a first-come, first-served basis, but you must hurry as feast only has a very limited number of seats available. That’s right folks, feast is …
The Society Minister of Arts and Sciences is responsible for fostering the study of period culture and technology, and methods for producing historically accurate artifacts and performances. Primary duties are coordinating the efforts of kingdom Arts and Sciences officers and promoting the dissemination of accurate information about the fields under study. The Minister also assists …
The SCA Board of Directors is accepting commentary on a change to the Corpora to consolidate all the references to the sanction process. Please read the request on the SCA corporate website. Please note, this is not any actual change to the process itself, this is just an editing change to move the raw text. The populace …
The Barony of Bhakail and the Shire of Hartshorn-dale are pleased to announce El Cid – The Event taking place November 9th, 2013 in Center Square, PA. Enjoy a day full of performance as bards from many lands present the glorious tale of El Cid. Musicians will perform, and tempting food will be provided all day. The …
At the Cohasset Wars event over the weekend, Their Royal Majesties announced that the polling results from the populace of the Barony of Smoking Rocks (Southeastern Massachusetts) are in and that They are pleased to confirm that Ceawlin Alreding and Molly Blythe will be the next Baron and Baroness of Smoking Rocks.
The SCA’s Board of Directors sent out a request for comments on a proposed revision to Corpora that concerns Grievances and Sanctions. A review of all Corporate documents that refer to sanctions has been on going with the goal of creating a comprehensive Sanction Guide. The Grand Council, an advisory committee comprised of volunteers, reviewed …
The following is an official informational release by the Society for Creative Anachronism , Inc. and signed by Gabriel Kjotvason, Laurel King of Arms. After three years of service as Pelican Queen of Arms, Juliana de Luna wants to retire from that job in January 2014. Therefore, we’re looking for a successor to take up the …
As ever, there will be LOTS of archery at Pennsic!
Set-up of the archery range happens Monday, July 22, and help with this effort is greatly appreciated. The range should be open for use sometime on Tuesday, July 23. There is no marshal schedule during the first week, so if you wish to shoot, please arrange for your own marshal. Range take-down starts on Thursday at 5pm, and all help is welcome.