East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
The official Pennsic booklet, A Pilgrim’s Guide to Pennsic War XLII is now available online. The booklet contains the site rules and a description of available services. The martial, youth and cultural activities are all included along with their schedules. The list of Pennsic University classes takes up a large amount of the booklet along …
The first Annual Handicapped Thrown Weapons Tournament will take place at the Pennsic War on Wed. July 31st at 2 PM at the Thrown Weapons range. All participants should be at the range no later than 1:30 PM.
This is a series of Q&A articles the Gazette is conducting with members of the Pennsic staff. Lord Tommaso Valeriano is the Deputy Mayor in charge of the Pennsic Watch. What Pennsic activities does your office cover? The Pennsic Watch is its own Deputy Mayor office. Within it is The Watch, Parking Enforcement, and …
Unto all who read these words, greetings and the bonds of friendship. Today I write you a letter of portent announcing that the Bhakail Champions & Commons event is to be held on Sunday, August 18th, 2013 beginning at 11am and continuing until 6pm. I also carry words from Their Excellencies’ Martial Champions: Lady Zhelana …
King Gregor and Queen Kiena invited all to witness as they invested the new Baron and Baroness of the Barony of Bhakail. First, they sat witness to the last court of Baron Nissim aven Darmon and Baroness Sabine de Kerbriant, then when their business had been concluded, and their retainers had been sent ahead their Excellences placed their coronets in the care of Their Majesties. Their Majesties however had business with them first, and called for their presence. First They thanked Nissim and Sabine for their service, and then They created of them a Court Baron and Baroness. For the newly made Baron Darmon the words written by Rowen Cloteworthy were read from a scroll lettered by Henna Sinclair and illuminated by Emma Mackilmone, and for the newly made Baroness Kerbriant words written by Thodora Bryennissa, called Treannah were read from a scroll by Catarina Giaocchini. (more…)
Lady Lorelei Skye, Dean of the Performing Arts College at Pennsic, has released the final schedule for the Pennsic Performing Arts Tent and Ampitheater – and invites you to enjoy the many new and returning performers. The opportunities for entertainment of all sorts are plentiful and varied. Below you will find the entire schedule or it can be viewed on the Pennsic website. (more…)
This is a series of Q&A articles the Gazette is conducting with members of the Pennsic staff.
The Honorable Lady Margherita Battistina is Dean of the School of European Dance.
Gazette: What Pennsic activities does your office cover?
We cover all European Dance classes, balls, and activities. This year, we have a few fantastic “extras,” like the Meet-the-Faculty Social, the flash mob, and two completely new balls! (more…)
Greetings! War is approaching quickly and I am seeking anyone who is interested in retaining for Their Majesties during Pennsic! In order to put together a preliminary schedule before the war, I am asking that anyone interested indicate their availability using an online sign up sheet here. Please keep a few things in mind as …
Greetings from Elysabeth Underhill, current Deputy EKU Chancellor (and former EKU Chancellor). One week ago, at Bhakail’s Baronial Investiture, THLady Isabelle de Montreuil sur Mer stepped up as the new Chancellor of the East Kingdom University. Lady Isabelle has acted as my deputy for the past year, and I have every confidence that she will …
This is a series of Q&A articles the Gazette is conducting with members of the Pennsic staff.
The Chirurgeonate provide first aid at Society events, which is a significant undertaking at Pennsic. Viscountess Caoilfhionn nic Dairmid is the Chirurgeon in Charge at Pennsic.
What Pennsic activities does your office cover?
I am the Chirurgeon in Charge, and report to the DM for Event Services. As such my office covers organizing first aid and assisting EMS should they wish it. (more…)