East Kingdom Gazette

Regional Fencing Practice, January 13 in Carolingia

November 19, 2012 by East Kingdom Gazette

On Sunday, January 13th the Barony of Carolingia will be hosting another EK Regional Fencing Practice from 11am to 5pm. Don Jerryd de Wayne has agreed to share his 5-man melee knowledge and teach tactics and strategies for 5-man units. For those unfamiliar with Don Jerryd, he has won five 5-Man tournaments at Pennsic over the years, although there’s rumors that that is a low ball estimate.

For those who prefer single fencing over melee, there will be plenty for pick up bouts, too. The practice will last for 6 hours. (more…)

Brewing Collegium, February 23 in Eisental

November 19, 2012 by East Kingdom Gazette

Blessings and cheers to the grand Kingdom of the East. The Abbey of St. Aegir in the Shire of Eisental along with the Brotherhood of Brewers in the southern region are opening the abbey doors so the good gentiles of the East may further their brewing skills. Classes will be covering a range of topics from beginning brewers to the more advanced. The event will take place at the Reading Archery Club. The event includes brewing classes, a brewing contest and the EKBG will do a mock paneling for those interested in becoming involved in the East Kingdom Brewers guild. Students must be 21 to try alcoholic potables. Feel free to bring some of your works with you for the contest or for evaluation and impressions. Feel free to contact Lord William Graham the class coordinator if you would like to teach a class or two at the event. (more…)

Order of the Silver Rapier — badges needed

November 19, 2012 by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings to the artisans of the East: The badge for the Order of the Silver Rapier recently was registered by the College of Heralds. Therefore we are in need of appropriate medallions or pins to give out to the Order members, both new and old. Larger images of the heraldry for the Silver Rapier can …

Pennsic — Mark Your Calendars!

November 19, 2012 by East Kingdom Gazette

Please note that the next Pennsic War is a week earlier than in recent years, and it closes a day sooner. Gate opens on Friday, July 19, 2013 at noon. Site closes SATURDAY, August 3, 2013 at noon. This information comes from the Pennsic War FaceBook page. Also worth noting: The new bridge on Currie …

Unofficial EK Court Report for 100 Minutes War

November 19, 2012 by East Kingdom Gazette

The Court of our most excellent prince and lord, King Edward II, by grace most illustrious King of the East, begun and held at the Shire of Rusted Woodlands, on 17 November A.S. 47, and in the first year of his reign. On which day were called all and sundry the lords of the realm and the great men of the kingdom, earls, barons, freeholders and commissioners of the burghs to hear the following publicly proclaimed:

Item. His Majesty summoned before him Berric Grayveson and Elysabeth Underhill and, in witness of the skills at rapier demonstrated by the said Berric and the said Elysabeth, did cause their names to be writ upon the rolls of the Order of the Silver Rapier, in witness whereof the said Berric received a document written by Brunisende Dragonette and inscribed by Ekaterina Volkova and the said Elysabeth received a document written by Alys Mackyntoich and inscribed by Chrestienne la pescheresse. (more…)

Quintavian Hafla — January 20

November 19, 2012 by East Kingdom Gazette

Greetings to the fair Kingdom of the East. Let it be known that the Shire of Quintavia is again opening its doors to host our annual Hafla. This year the Hafla (Definition: Middle Eastern Party) will be an evening event. There will be much music, dancing, eating and general merrymaking. The food is always delicious, the music fantastic, and the dancing beautiful. (more…)

Court Reports Sought for Non-RP Courts

November 18, 2012 by East Kingdom Gazette

Does your local groups have baronial courts or conduct business in some other gathering? People like to know what is happening throughout the Kingdom and who to congratulate – or sympathize with if someone is sent on an impossible quest. The Gazette is seeking reports of official business on the local level. Reports can be …

East Kingdom’s December Events

November 18, 2012 by East Kingdom Gazette

[googlemaps https://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=214729906434197199323.0004cec746c104283c203&hl=en&ie=UTF8&t=m&ll=43.389082,-69.56543&spn=11.175384,18.676758&z=5&output=embed&w=425&h=350] Here is how December’s Event list is shaping up. Hope everyone enjoys at least one event this month! (Updated 29/11/2012)

Business from the Caliph’s Court of Carolingia (November 10th)

November 17, 2012 by East Kingdom Gazette

On the 10th of November, in the reign of Edward and Thyra, Their Excellencies Fergus and Imigla, Carolingia, did convene a Court, in full view of the populace so that all might see Their justice.

Item: Their Excellencies summoned Mistress Gwendolyn of Middlemarch, representative of the Order of the Daystar. She pleaded with them to recognize members of the populace who have performed signal service to the Barony. They then summoned Duke Vissevald Selkirkson and Lady Sepherah Dryden into Court, invested them both with medallions representing the badge of the Order, and welcomed them as new members. (more…)

Mistletoe Revel Postponed

November 16, 2012 by East Kingdom Gazette

Word from the Shire of Barren Sands has reached our desk. The annual Mistletoe Revel event scheduled for December 1st has been postponed. The staff have announced that they hope to reschedule the event for February or March of 2013.