East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
For those gentles interested in posting for the office of East Kingdom Minister of Lists (MoL), this office will be coming due in February of 2013. Any interested individuals should send their interest letter to their Majesty’s and Highnesses stating their interest in the job, and a brief list of your qualifications for the job. …
On May 18-19, the Mohr Faire will be held in Barony of the Bridge. Due to popular demand, the demo at Marian Mohr Library in Johnston RI has turned into a full 2-day event with all the perks that come with it. What’s even more special is the public is still invited to come and …
The Second Polling of Their Majesty’s Edward and Thyra will be closing on November 22, 2012 at 11:59 pm. If you need the polling link sent to you again, please contact Duchess Katherine Stanhope at: polling@eastkingdom.org For questions about the polling links, please contact Raffaella Mascolo at: web_pollingadmin@eastkingdom.org
On Sunday, January 13th the Barony of Carolingia will be hosting another EK Regional Fencing Practice from 11am to 5pm. Don Jerryd de Wayne has agreed to share his 5-man melee knowledge and teach tactics and strategies for 5-man units. For those unfamiliar with Don Jerryd, he has won five 5-Man tournaments at Pennsic over the years, although there’s rumors that that is a low ball estimate.
For those who prefer single fencing over melee, there will be plenty for pick up bouts, too. The practice will last for 6 hours. (more…)
Blessings and cheers to the grand Kingdom of the East. The Abbey of St. Aegir in the Shire of Eisental along with the Brotherhood of Brewers in the southern region are opening the abbey doors so the good gentiles of the East may further their brewing skills. Classes will be covering a range of topics from beginning brewers to the more advanced. The event will take place at the Reading Archery Club. The event includes brewing classes, a brewing contest and the EKBG will do a mock paneling for those interested in becoming involved in the East Kingdom Brewers guild. Students must be 21 to try alcoholic potables. Feel free to bring some of your works with you for the contest or for evaluation and impressions. Feel free to contact Lord William Graham the class coordinator if you would like to teach a class or two at the event. (more…)
Greetings to the artisans of the East: The badge for the Order of the Silver Rapier recently was registered by the College of Heralds. Therefore we are in need of appropriate medallions or pins to give out to the Order members, both new and old. Larger images of the heraldry for the Silver Rapier can …
Please note that the next Pennsic War is a week earlier than in recent years, and it closes a day sooner. Gate opens on Friday, July 19, 2013 at noon. Site closes SATURDAY, August 3, 2013 at noon. This information comes from the Pennsic War FaceBook page. Also worth noting: The new bridge on Currie …
The Court of our most excellent prince and lord, King Edward II, by grace most illustrious King of the East, begun and held at the Shire of Rusted Woodlands, on 17 November A.S. 47, and in the first year of his reign. On which day were called all and sundry the lords of the realm and the great men of the kingdom, earls, barons, freeholders and commissioners of the burghs to hear the following publicly proclaimed:
Greetings to the fair Kingdom of the East. Let it be known that the Shire of Quintavia is again opening its doors to host our annual Hafla. This year the Hafla (Definition: Middle Eastern Party) will be an evening event. There will be much music, dancing, eating and general merrymaking. The food is always delicious, the music fantastic, and the dancing beautiful. (more…)
Does your local groups have baronial courts or conduct business in some other gathering? People like to know what is happening throughout the Kingdom and who to congratulate – or sympathize with if someone is sent on an impossible quest. The Gazette is seeking reports of official business on the local level. Reports can be …