East Kingdom Gazette

Laurels and Pelicans Get Silly For The Kingdom

May 11, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

This year’s list of Laurels and Pelicans has been announced for the Laurels vs. Pelicans boffer melees. The fundraiser will benefit the Pennsic war chest. Peers are given weapons based on how much money is donated in their name. They can take the field at Panteria with something as small as a dagger or as fantastical as a giant scorpion. To support your favorite peer, go to www. laurelsvspelicans.com. Any peer who hasn’t signed up and wants to should send an email to the organizers.

Available weapons and their cost are:
Dagger – $25
Sword – $50
Sword and Shield – $75
Specialty Weapon – $100

The peers are listed below with their fighting nicknames and desired specialty weapons (if they have them). (more…)

Tournament Results: Eastern Crown

May 9, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

The following is the report of Lady Sabina Luttrell, East Kingdom Minister of Lists, on the Spring Crown Tournament held in the Crown Province of Ostgardr on April 27^th, 2013

The following warriors entered the lists on a gorgeous spring day to compete for the honor of becoming Prince of the East Kingdom and crowning their consort as Princess.

There were 4 round robin lists to start the day. The top 4 combatants (*starred*) were taken from each pool to compete in a double elimination tournament.

(more…)

Unofficial Court Report from K&Q Champions

May 6, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

The populace of the East Kingdom gathered together in the Shire of Rusted Woodlands on the 4^th of the month of May Anno Societatis 48, called in the Common Era, 2013, to witness the great feats of it’s own warriors as they competed for the honor of being the King’s or Queen’s Champion of Arms. As befits an event which is the first of a fresh new year, the air was filled with the fresh promise of Spring and the sights of many where fixed upon great new potential. The format for the day’s competition was explained, as the scent of fire and meat filled the air from the day board offerings. His Majesty gathered all around to speak of the meaning of that for which they fought this day. Drawing the sword of state from it’s sheath as it was held by his soon to be retired champion, Brennan mac Fearghus, he read the motto etched upon it, Justitia Virtutum Regina recited it’s translation, Justice is Queen of Virtues, and then discussed the deeper meaning and great honor behind the statement.

And then the competition began. (more…)

Former Eastern Royals Triumphant in Aethelmearc Crown

May 4, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Duke Timothy of Arindale, won the Crown Tournament of Aethelmearc today, fighting for Duchess Gabrielle van Nijenrode. Their Hignesses last reigned in the East in A.S XXXII.

Camping Season Cometh

May 3, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Tents Throughout much of the East Kingdom the unofficial start of the camping season is Memorial Day weekend (this year it falls on May 24 – 27th) and the Kingdom Event Calendar boasts two excellent camping events for you to get out of your winter habitation and spend some time “on campaign” with your fellow medievalists. It’s time to unpack your best camping cot and soak up the late spring sunshine, get in the first big melee or woods battle of the season, shop ’til you drop, and get your garb and equipment a fresh infusion of wood smoke as you join in the revelry around the campfire.

PLEASE NOTE: QUEST XXX which is also traditionally held on Memorial Weekend HAS BEEN CANCELED
(more…)

Message from the Tyger Clerk of the Signet

May 2, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings, everyone. As mentioned in the recent copy of the Pikestaff, the Policies for the Tyger Clerk of the Signet and our webpage have recently undergone some changes. The old website will soon begin redirecting to the new one. This page may still undergo some aesthetic tweaks here and there over the years, however, due …

Pennsic Allies

May 1, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

At Crown Tourney last weekend, four kingdoms were announced at allies in the upcoming Pennsic War. Baron Corwyn Moray and Honorable Lord Johan Craft came as messengers from Trimaris with a letter from Their Majesties that pledged their support to aid the East at Pennsic. Countess Elspeth brought word from AEthelmearc, where she and Master …

Unofficial Court Report – Crown Tournament

May 1, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

On a day dawned clear and bright in the Crown Province of Østgarðr, Their Majesties Gregor and Kiena held a grand tournament to secure heirs to Their throne. On this date numbered the 27^th of April in the year we mark Anno Societatis 47 called 2013 in the Common Era, the populous gathered to witness the battle between many of the finest fighters the East Kingdom had to offer. (more…)

Event Cancellation – Quest XXX

May 1, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Antonio Patrasso, Seneschal of Settmour Swamp, has announced that the group’s event, Quest XXX, is being cancelled. The event was to be held on May 24-27. Sir Antonio reported that the group was “unable to come to acceptable contract terms with the owners of the Quest site” and could not find an alternate site. The …

Laurels and Pelicans Wanted For Rematch

April 29, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Last year’s Kountess of Kaos challenges a heavy list fighter, now known as Their Royal Majesties Gregor and Kiena.

Once again, the Laurels and Pelicans of the East Kingdom will take to the field with boffer weapons and a sense of humor to raise money for the Kingdom. They will face off in melees for honor, glory and the laughter of the crowd at Panteria XVIII in the Shire of Panther Vale (Thetford, VT) . The peerage that takes the best two out of three will be declared the winner.

Laurels and Pelicans are currently being recruited for this good humored mayhem. Participants will be announced around May 6th at LaurelsvsPelicans.com. Cut-off for donations will be May 18^th, so weapons can be made. Panteria is also host to order meetings for both peerages.

The boffer weapons that the peers can use are determined by how much money they raise. They range from a dagger for $25 to a specialty weapon for $100. Specialty weapons were popular last year and included a giant ladle, a quill pen, Grendel’s arm and a bourbon bottle. (more…)