East Kingdom Gazette

How the Awards Process Works

November 22, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Photo by Baroness Cateline la Broderesse

The following article was written by Her Majesty Avelina to answer questions about the awards process. It is the first in a series of informative articles the Gazette will be running.

In this article, I hope to explain how the awards process works in the East Kingdom (as of November 2013). Two kinds of awards are given, polling awards and non-polling awards, and they’re handled slightly differently. For a polling award, the royalty consults the relevant order about the candidates who has been recommended. (more…)

Saint Eligius: An Account of the Day

November 20, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Aquamanile - photo by Katherine O'Brien The following account was provided by Lady Bronwen Rose of Greyling…

The St. Eligius Celebration of the Arts and Sciences was held on Saturday, November 16th in the barony of Dragonship Haven, Meriden, CT. The Competition format was unusual with each entrant choosing to join a group based on their experience level. Entrants with similar experience scored and were scored by each other face-to-face discussions. (more…)

Gazette Nominated for Award!

November 20, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

In a missive from the Society Webminister, Baroness Alesone Gray of Cranlegh, we received the happy news that the East Kingdom Gazette has been nominated for a William Blackfox Web Award! Not only that, but our nomination has resulted in the creation of a new award category — Best Online Outreach. Baroness Alesone explains that …

BBM/Bergental Yule Celebration

November 20, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Venceslao_Gennaio_Castello_Buonconsiglio_Trento_c1400_detail This year’s joint Bergentall/BBM Yule Celebration will be held Saturday, December 7, 2013, in Barony Beyond the Mountain (New Britain, CT). (more…)

Award Order Pollings Distributed

November 20, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

If you are a Companion of a polled East Kingdom award Order, please note that Their Majesties have just sent out Their second round of recommendations. Polling responses are due by December 17, though replying sooner is encouraged. Each Royal couple usually runs two sets of pollings, one while they are Prince and Princess, and …

Bridge Turns 40!

November 15, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

On December 7th, The Barony of the Bridge is celebrating its 40th birthday, the birthday of Rubies and Red! Contests, games and prizes will abound as the Barony settles into its “maturity” with interpretations on these themes. A story telling session will be held as a tribute to Master El. As ever, this event will …

Medieval Makers Faire – Teachers Wanted!

November 13, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

On February 8, a Medieval Makers Faire event is being held in the Barony of Carolingia, and teachers are wanted! Classes or demonstrations should be oriented towards things that students can do (as opposed to lectures). The subjects can be handicrafts, arts, performance, research writing, science, fighting or anything else that we do in the …

Position Available: Deputy to the Society Webminister

November 11, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

The Society Webminister, Baroness Alesone Gray of Cranlegh, is in search of a Deputy, who would be responsible for a War site. This position would be expected to build, maintain and update the site, and more than likely, asked to handle social media for the event. This Deputy would be expected to help the staff …

More News from Herne the Hunter’s Halls

November 8, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

As was reported recently. Tir Mara will be hosting Their Majesties in Ruantallan on the 30th of this month.

To honour all those visiting Tir Mara and in respect due to the Crowns of the East Kingdom, Lady Juliana and her staff will endeavor to provide all with a hearty day board in the Norse and Anglo Saxon styles. Feast in the later day is to honour Herne the Hunter, as only Ruantallan can do, and show Their Majesties how “Ruantallanites” celebrate. (more…)

Court Report – East Kingdom Fall Crown Tournament

November 7, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

And it would come to pass that history would be made on that 2nd of November, in the 48th year of the Current Middle Ages, counted the 2013th year in the Common Era. Their Majesties Kenric II and Avelina II held a great Crown Tournament in Their Barony of Carolingia at which They would determine Their Heirs. (more…)