East Kingdom Gazette

Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA

Greetings from the Incoming President

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Greetings!

I would like to share with everyone the following letter from our most recent SCA President, Tom Hughes. As he indicates, it has been a busy past three years for the SCA, and his summary speaks for itself. We thank him for his time spent on behalf of our organization!

There have been other position changes effective this past weekend, please welcome Arthur Donadio as the newest Director, Mark Faulcon as Chairman, and Lisa May as Vice-Chair.

As always, we encourage everyone to share their thoughts, concerns, questions with us at comments@sca.org.

Leslie Vaughn

Incoming President, SCA, Inc.

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Prince Kenric and Princess Avelina

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Today in the Crown Province of Ostgardr, Earl Kenric aet Essex was crowned Prince by King Gregor IV and Queen Kiena II. Prince Kenric then set the coronet of Princess on the head of his wife, Countess Avelina Keyes, making note of the short time they had been married to the amusement of the crowd.  …

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Kenric Wins Crown

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In the fifth bout using sword and shield, Earl Kenric aet Essex, fighting for Countess Avelina Keyes, won against Sir Thomas of Ravenhill, fighting for Áine an Neamheaglach. Information and photo provided by editor on the field, Baroness Mylisant Grey. 

Crown Tourney – Third Bout

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Sir Thomas of Ravenhill, fighting for Áine an Neamheaglach, won the third bout against Earl Kenric aet Essex, fighting for Countess Avelina Keyes, Bout three was pole arm.  Bout one was Florentine and bout two was Sword and Shield. Information provided by editor on the field, Baroness Mylisant Grey.  Photo couresty of Mistress Fiona O’Maille.

Crown Tourney – Fourth Bout

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Sir Thomas of Ravenhill, fighting for Áine an Neamheaglach, won against Earl Kenric aet Essex, fighting for Countess Avelina Keyes.  The fourth bout was greatsword. Information provided by editor on the field, Baroness Mylisant Grey. 

Crown Tourney – First and Second Bout

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Earl Kenric aet Essex, fighting for Countess Avelina Keyes, has taken the first two bouts.  Bout one was Florentine.  Bout two was Sword and Shield. Information provided by editor on the field, Baroness Mylisant Grey. Photo couresty of Mistress Fiona O’Maille.

Crown Finals

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The Finals of Crown will be best 3 out of 5.  Both fighters are entering the list even for wins.  Below are photos of them entering the lists with their consorts. Earl Kenric aet Essex is fighting for Countess Avelina Keyes             Sir Thomas of Ravenhill is fighting for Áine …

Sir Thomas of Ravenhill in Finals

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Sir Thomas of Ravenhill (for Áine an Neamheaglach) defeated Tribune Omega Aurelius Serpentius (for Duchess Roxane Farabi Shahzadeh) and advanced to the finals. Thomas won the first bout and the second bout, which lasted over 20 minutes. Information provided by editor on the field, Baroness Mylisant Grey.  Photo couresty of Mistress Fiona O’Maille.

Kenric in Finals of Crown

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Earl Kenric aet Essex (for Countess Avelina Keye) defeated Lord Ionness Aurelius Serpentius (for Lady Ro Honig von Sommerfeldt) twice and advanced to the Finals.   Information provided by editor on the field, Baroness Mylisant Grey.  Photo couresty of Mistress Fiona O’Maille.

Crown Tourney Semi-Finals

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Tribune Omega Aurelius Serpentius (for Duchess Roxane Farabi Shahzadeh) advanced to the semi-finals after defeating Earl Kenric. Lord Ionness Aurelius Serpentius (for Lady Ro Honig von Sommerfeldt) won versus Duke Gaufred Kelson von Heidelberg, who then withdrew from the tournament.  Lord Ionness advanced to the semi-finals. Sir Wilhelm von Ostenbrücke (for Mistress Vienna de la …