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What language is that garb?

January 29, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

An additional note to this article about Their Majesties’ Birka clothing. The longer quote of Queen Thyra’s dress was translated into modern Danish and then into runes.  The translation into Danish was done by Jarla Dagmar and Lady Vibeke Steensdatter. Photo by Cateline la Broderesse

EK Royal Fund Raiser Via Panther Primatives

January 29, 2013 by ekgazette

Help the Reign of King Edward & Queen Thyra while getting up to 10% Off Tents from Panther Primitives! Would you like to help King Edward and Queen Thyra, while also receiving a significant discount on a new pavilion?  Here is your chance!  Need a new tent before Pennsic?  Is your Barony in need of …

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What did that garb say?

January 28, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

Edward Thyra BirkaBirka attendees may have noticed the garb being worn by Their Majesties Thyra and Edward, which was made specifically for this event.  The outfits were Viking, thematically taken from period sources for design and cut.  The words spelled out by the Danish runes from 900 AD came from a different, more modern source. (more…)

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Tourney Results Posted from Market Day at Birka 2013

January 28, 2013 by countessmeggie

Results from both Chivalric and Fencing Tournaments at the 2013 Market Day at Birka have been posted to the Northern Army website.  Vivat to Kenrick of Warwick who placed first in the Chivalric bear pit, and to Quintin Brilliant who placed first in the Fencing Bear pit. Congratulations to everyone who competed!

Social Media Policy Approved

January 26, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

The Board of Directors has approved the social media policy which was created by a working group of Society and Corporate officers starting in early 2012.  For more about the approach that the SCA is developing for social media, see the Gazette’s interview with Lord Tobias Morgan, Deputy Society Seneschal for Social Media. 

Endewearde Goes Barony

January 26, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

At the Board of Directors meeting today, the petition by the Shire of Endewearde to become a barony was approved.  The motion was made by Duke Martin Lochner.  It was seconded by Duke John the Bearkiller.  The vote was unanimous with the observation that this is a thriving group with all their documents in order.

Fundraiser at Birka to assist Master Tearlach & Family

January 25, 2013 by East Kingdom Gazette

A private fundraiser is being held at Birka to assist Master Tearlach the Profane and his family whose home was destroyed on New Year’s Day.  Many merchants will have donation containers available on their tables.  If you would like to help, just look for the containers in the merchant area.  In addition, several merchants will …

Start time for K&Q’s Bardic

January 24, 2013 by sdoner2

The start time for the King and Queen’s Bardic Champions competition at The Queen’s Meadhall is set for 11:00 a.m. The site will open at 10:00 a.m. For more details about the competition, see http://eastkingdomgazette.org/2012/11/30/king-queens-bardic-champions-format-announced/

Pikestaff needs your artwork

January 23, 2013 by MariClock

Pikestaff is seeking artwork for future issues. Our primary need is for art suitable for covers, but small spot illustrations are welcome too. Cover art should be sized to fit an 8.5×11 format, should be black and white/greyscale, and should be in a graphics format such as JPEG or GIF. Art should be period in …

Interkingdom Armored Combat and Rapier Practice 2/10 in Shire Eisental

January 23, 2013 by MariClock

There will be an interkingdom practice in Shire Eisental on Sunday, February 10, 2013. This is both armored combat and rapier. Fighters and fencers from the East Kingdom and Kingdom AEthelmearc will be hosted at an indoor site. If you are free that weekend please consider heading out for some sparring. The location is the Community Fire …

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