East Kingdom Gazette

In Memoriam: Don Edmund the Lame

January 8, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

Don Edmund at Pennsic XXXIX - photo courtesy of Baroness Vienna — Don Edmund at Pennsic XXXIX – photo courtesy of Mistress Vienna de la Mer

It is with great sadness that the Gazette reports on the passing of Don Edmund the Lame. He passed away on the afternoon of January 5, 2014, after a battle with cancer.
Don Edmund was active for many years in the Society, across multiple continents and Kingdoms. He was instrumental in starting rapier activities in Lochac, and continued his efforts in that area across the West and into An Tir, holding fencing awards from all three kingdoms, and service awards from two of them. He was recognized in the Kingdom of Lochac with the Order of the Rapier and the Silver Tear. He received a Grant of Arms, was recognized as an Ancient Guildmaster of Fence, and received the Leaf of Merit from the Kingdom of the West. He was inducted into the Order of the White Scarf in the Kingdom of An Tir. (more…)

New Incipient Shire Announced

January 6, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

The incipient Shire of Archers Ford (Berks County, PA) was announced at the Royal Court at Twelfth Night in the Shire of Angelspur. According to East Kingdom Seneschal Mercedes Vera de Calafia, Archers Ford is located in the southern region with Eisental to the north, Silver Rylle to the west and Hartshorn-dale to the East. …

Kings & Queens Bardic Champions Scheduled for March 8

January 6, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

Royal Bardic Champions will take place at Novice Schola in the Barony of Bergental on March 8. This event is traditionally for newcomers to learn about life in the Society, and thus there is no site fee required. Donations to defray the site cost are gratefully accepted. The event will take place at the Bethesda …

Recommendation Deadline Approaching

January 6, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

His Royal Highness Prince Brennan wishes to make it known that recommendations to be considered for Their Highnesses’ first polling must be submitted by prior to Friday, January 10th. Any recommendations received after that will be considered for Their second polling.

A Call for Bids for Pennsic 45 Mayor

January 5, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

So, you want to be the Pennsic Mayor? Bids for Pennsic 45 (2016) will be accepted until 1 May 2014. Please see the details of the bid process on the Documents page of the East Kingdom Seneschal’s Website. All interested parties are encouraged to thoroughly read all of the pages linked from the box on …

Missive from Brigantia Principal Herald

January 4, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

To the populace of the East Kingdom, Greetings.

Here on the eve of 12^th Night, as I complete my first year as Brigantia Principal Herald, I needed to thank a bunch of people.

First and foremost, I MUST extend my personal thanks to all the members of the East Kingdom’s College of Heralds for their support and hard work over the last year. In all the Known World the East’s College leads the way in research, in performance, and in hard work. In 2013 the east processed FIVE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY FIVE submissions. That is the most of ANY KINGDOM IN THE SCA! Caid, in second place, processed 419. The East was responsible for fourteen percent of ALL submissions processed across the entire SCA. (more…)

How Web Pollings and Recommendations Work

January 3, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

As a follow up to Her Majesty Avelina’s article on the awards process, Raffaella, the EK Web Minister, has shared some information about how web pollings and recommendations work behind the scenes.

Recommendations

Recommendations are submitted via an online recommendation form. When a recommendation is submitted, the “Thank You” page is a confirmation that the submission has been received, and my e-mail contact information is provided if you would like me to verify the submission. If you have any concerns, questions, or inquiries, please contact me through that e-mail address, and I will respond to you within 24 hours. (more…)

How To Prepare Documentation

January 1, 2014 by East Kingdom Gazette

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

Here in the East Kingdom we are lucky enough to have several events each year that celebrate the skills of our artisans and scientists. Are you thinking about participating in an Arts & Sciences event but are wary of those two words in the announcement “documentation required”? Here are a few tips on how to prepare. (more…)

Embroiderers’ Schola in February

December 29, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

The Shire of Quintavia and the Keepers of Athena’s Thimble will be holding an Embroiderers’ Schola on February 15. The event will be on a donation basis. There will be a potluck day board, so attendees are encouraged to bring contributions of food or beverages. There will be several tracks of classes, a display, and …

Combat at Estrella War

December 25, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

The Estrella War has shared information about the heavy list and rapier fighting to be offered at the event, which will be held 2 months from now (February 25 to March 3, 2013) in Arizona. The War is fought between the armies of Atenveldt and Outlands with guests and allies as equalizers for numbers. For …