East Kingdom Gazette

Laurels and Pelicans Defeat the Weather

May 28, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Many activities were rained out at SCA events in the Northeast last weekend, but not the Laurels versus Pelicans boffer fundraiser. Holding a melee out of doors as originally planned was impossible in the mud and rain, but Mistress Anastasia, former Kingdom Mistress of Lists, suggested a format change. The tables were pushed back in the large dining hall, and one-on-one bouts were held in the round for the entertainment of the damp event attendees. (more…)

Laurels, Pelicans and Their Specialty Weapons

May 28, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Some of the Laurels and Pelicans headed out into their fundraiser at Panteria with boffer weapons that were built specifically for them. These peers proposed “specialty weapons” which they would get to use only if they raised enough money. The weapons added humor to the already lively bouts.

For more information about the fundraiser, see the Gazette article Laurels and Pelicans Defeat the Weather and www.laurelsvspelicans.com. (more…)

First Baron & Baroness of Endewearde Announced

May 28, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

His Majesty East, Gregor, sent the following missive to the kingdom: “We are pleased to announce that the results of the polling for the first Baron and Baroness of the incipient Barony of Endewearde are in. We are delighted to accept the populace’s recommendation and have confirmed that Ane’ du Vey and Sylvia du Vey …

SRWC Call for A&S Projects and Classes

May 27, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Artisans of the East! There will be an A&S table at Southern Region War Camp & King and Queen’s Archery Champions, June 1st weekend in the Barony of Carillion, (Manalapan, NJ). Open to all skill sets, the event welcomes your endevaours, as well, there will be an opportunity for a people choice award (and, as …

Get Your Betting Man’s Guide

May 23, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Baroness Leonete D’Angely has once again turned out a “Betting Man’s Guide” for the Laurels vs. Pelicans boffer melees along with her father and partner in crime, Master Liam St. Liam. Guides cost $1. You can buy them online or in person at the Laurels vs. Pelicans melee at Panteria. To buy a copy online, …

From the Earl Marshal Regarding Spear Tips

May 21, 2013 by ktatro

Unto the East Kingdom does Osgkar of the wood send greetings,
After much long drawn out discussion the Society Earl Marshal has made a decision about the Airsoft Mod we did at Pennsic. He has decided to disallow their use at Pennsic. So if you have mandrake tips that have been modified you must remove the pellets and put foam in to pass inspection at the point. I know this is hard to take but it is the call the man in charge made. Now for the good news. Ice Falcons spear tips are good to go and … 2″ homemade tips are legal as well. so we have a bunch of options for good tips that will pass muster. Sadly not the clever functional Airsoft mod so many of us like.
Here is the exact wording from Society: (more…)

So you want to be the Kingdom Seneschal? Thoughts from a prior East Kingdom Seneschal.

May 21, 2013 by sdoner2

Recently, the call went out that the position of East Kingdom Seneschal will be open at the end of 2013. http://seneschal.eastkingdom.org/positions.html. The deadline to respond is July 18, 2013.

This got me thinking about conversations I have had in the past with potential applicants who were interested in the position.

The first thing to consider is why you would want to do this. The position of Kingdom Seneschal is not for glory. Your voice, your opinion, is the law within the Kingdom. When the crisis hits, when you think all is calm, and something comes up, it is up to you to deal with it. You are the leader of the team. At all times, you must rely on others, and remember that they are volunteers also.

You are responsible for advising the royalty on laws and policies. This means that you need to have an extensive knowledge of Kingdom and Society governing documents. You will need to remember that the royalty have stress of their own, and their jobs are as hard, if not harder than yours. Advising them means that you will need to properly instruct them on whether or not they can take desired actions, and, you will need to be able to tell them when they can’t, and why. Your job is to make sure that they are protected, and that their reign goes as smoothly as possible. (more…)

Ex Kingdom Seneschale Throws Down Gauntlet

May 18, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Katherine Barr wields her special weapon last year, Dietrich (who lost his bet with her). — Katherine Barr wields her special weapon last year, Dietrich (who lost a bet and ended up as her weapon)

Baroness Katherine Barr, former Seneschale of the East, evened up the sides in the Laurels vs. Pelicans melee by joining the Pelicans yesterday. “I thought I would give the Laurels a fighting chance by not using my shield and sword, Dietrich, from last year.”

Fundraising for the melee was supposed to end tonight so the weapons makers had time to construct specialty weapons. Sir Michael of York and Lord Gregory of York, who build the weapons with a team of volunteers, have offered to extend the deadline. (more…)

The Queen Joins the Fight

May 15, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Queen Kiena, beautiful and fierce inspiration to King Gregor, will get on her hobby horse armed with a boffer lance to slay Laurels on Saturday, May 25th at Panteria. Her Majesty has joined the Laurels vs. Pelicans fundraiser for the Pennsic War Chest on the side of the Pelicans. The Pennsic War Chest helps fund the …

Why are the Laurels and Pelicans Fighting?

May 14, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

The Laurels vs. Pelicans will be fighting in a boffer melee to raise money for the Pennsic War Chest. The War Chest supports Pennsic related expenses associated with the Royalty such as the Known World Party (which will happen after opening ceremonies), the Royalty dinner and the Queen’s Tea. Rumor is that the Known World …