East Kingdom Gazette

Known World Arts & Sciences Display at Pennsic

August 15, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Photo by Elinor Strangeways

The Great Hall at Pennsic 42 was filled with kingdom banners, tables of artisans displaying their skills, and the buzz of the crowds. Here and there intriguing items poked above the heads of the spectators: a large painting. Dresses displayed on mannequins. A folding German clothes closet. Welcome to the Known World A&S Display.

The East was well represented in a wide variety of skills on display. On the culinary front, Galefridus Peregrinus sat behind a number of small dishes of olives cured from different period recipes. Judith bas Rabbi Mendel talked to visitors about how the contents of the Jewish seder plate changed throughout SCA period.

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Unofficial Court Report: Northern Region War Camp

August 10, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

NRWC Court — Elevation on Countess Alethea to the Pelican
Photo by Baroness Cateline la broderesse

And so it was, on the 5th of July, A.S. 48, that Gregor, mighty King of the East and Kiena his fierce Queen did ride north to the War Camp formed in Glenn Linn to oversee the preparation of the East Kingdom’s Cavalry for the upcoming summer campaigns.

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A Calontir First at Pennsic 42

August 10, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

This Pennsic the Kingdom of Calontir participated for the first time in the Rapier champions with fighters who were authorized by Calontir in the form known as Cut and Thrust. For three years, the Kingdom of Calontir has been using Cut and Thrust activities on an experimental basis. On July 13 of this year, Their …

Pennsic 42 War Points – Who won which?

August 10, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Photo by Baroness Rainillt Leia de Bello Marisco

There were 47 war points to be won this Pennsic. The detailed breakdown of the points below is based on reports received by the Gazette. We have been unable to confirm the Armored Bridge and Tower battle point tallies. If the reports we received are correct, the East took 42 of the 47 points.

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The East’s Rapier Champions

August 10, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Photo by Mistress Brita Mairi Svensdottir

The Rapier Champions single war point at Pennsic was comprised of the results of 21 total bouts. One bout was a twenty-on-twenty melee. The other twenty bouts were single combat. The Midrealm won 11 to the East’s 10, so the Midrealm took the point. Members of the East’s Rapier Champions teams are listed below.

Videos of all the bouts are included below and were provided by Gilchrist Monaghan. (more…)

Unofficial Court Report: Pennsic 42

August 9, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

pennsic42-unbelted — Photo by Baroness Rainillt Leia de Bello Marisco

Having journeyed far, and safely arrived at the Great Pennsic War in the lands of Their Cousins called Aethelmearc, The King and Queen of the East, Gregor and Keina, came to the battles of Their Champions on Sunday July 28, Her Majesty placed, with care, the tabards reserved for these Champions upon their shoulders and spoke words of inspiration to all. (more…)

Fighers’ Symposium and Commedia Camp at Hunter’s Moon

August 8, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

The Shire of Anglespur invites one and all to our annual Hunter’s Moon on Labor Day weekend. This year, among our many traditional activities such as A&S classes featuring pewter casting and beadmaking, archey, and fencing tournaments, we are proud to feature two new activities. First, we are hosting a fighters’ symposium with classes taught …

East Victorious in Lightly Attended War

August 2, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

As most attendees pack up and head for home, Mistress Kayleigh McWhyte reports that the East Kingdom has claimed the majority of war points and is victorious in the 42nd Pennsic War. This year’s Pennsic war ends at noon on Saturday, a day earlier than it has closed in the past, with an unofficial actual …

“If I can do it for the Kingdom, then it shall be done.”

August 2, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Sir Tanaka Raiko, who on Wednesday was named as the 17th Tyger of the East, has generously shared with Gazette readers his memories of his induction into the order. Established April 26, A.S. 37 by Darius II and Roxane II, the Tyger of the East is an award ” given to those who most embody and personify the ideals of the East Kingdom.” It is given only once per reign.

“Some hours ago I was named the 17th Tyger of the East.

I have to be honest with you, the reality of what that means didn’t dawn on me at the time. I mean here I am in the Pennsic Court of Gregor and Kiena with the 404, the fighting unit of the East that I have the honor to co-command with Sir Albrecht von Halstern. We marched in at their majesties’ request. We are Her Majesties army, Queen Kiena explains, as She had selected my squire, Ryuokojin of the Iron Skies, to be Her champion some months before. (more…)

Highlights from East Kingdom Court: Peerages

August 1, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Mistress Kay Leigh Mac Whyte, East Kingdom Tyger Sygnet, was inducted into the Order of the Pelican last night for her long service to the Kingdom. The illumination of Mistress Kay Leigh’s scroll was done by Lady Ro Honig von Sommerfeldt. Calligraphy by Mistress Carolyne de la Pointe. Scroll text written by Master Ryan McWhyte. Photo …