East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
I’m pleased to announce that a draft of the 2020 East Kingdom Fencing Rules is now available for commentary from the populace for the next 30 days. The draft includes introductory matter detailing the major changes in this revision and identifying the differences between East Kingdom and Society rules. Please provide any feedback to me …
A tremendous number of SCA-related activities have been going on at home and are being shared on the internet on various platforms with the hashtag #SCAatHome. The SCA corporate office has been curating a weekly collection of highlights, starting on Mar. 24. You can find them all on the corporate web site: This week’s post: …
My dearest East, While We know that some activities and parts of our game have slowed or stopped during these interesting times, we also know that there are still many people who should be recognized for their contributions to our Kingdom. Their Highnesses and I would love to be able to recognize more people, but …
Have you participated yet in the SCA on-line Census? You don’t have to be a current paid member to have your voice heard, but you do have to do it today. Today (June 21) is the final day of the participation period. If you have not completed it yet, click this link to get started: …
Greetings to the East Kingdom, Some members of the Chivalry recently got together for a virtual meeting to discuss what we can do to actively help diversify the Chivalry of the East specifically. Through a lengthy discussion, we came to the conclusion that the first step is to educate ourselves, and anyone else willing to …
The College of Arms’ New Voluntary Free Change Policy As part of the Society College of Arms’ ongoing efforts to deal with developing standards on offensive names and armory, the Laurel Queen of Arms has announced a new policy allowing free changes for certain previously registered names and armory. On the April 2020 Cover Letter, …
EASTERN RESULTS FROM THE APRIL 2020 LoAR (FINAL HERALDIC DECISIONS) (These are the FINAL Society-level decisions on submissions from the East, reflecting what has actually been registered or returned. – Mistress Alys Mackyntoich, Heraldry Editor) The Society College of Arms runs on monthly cycles and letters. Each month, the College processes name and armory submissions …
Greetings East Kingdom! Just because there’s no events doesn’t mean there’s not things happening. I’m pleased to tell you all that I’ve gotten a promotion! Lady Maryna Borowska is taking over the Mosaic Herald (Kingdom level) notifications, and I’ve moved up to Mural Herald (Society and final) notifications. That means that, and I am *so* …
To all Kingdom Seneschals, I want to reiterate a statement my predecessor issued a few years ago on the issue of doxxing any SCA participant. I want to alert all of the SCA Crowns and officers (Kingdom and local group officers) that Doxxing (i.e. the posting or distribution of personal private information like SSNs, Tax Returns, Drivers …
While the Gazette tries to publish an interview with The Heirs shortly after Crown Tourney, we are living in unusual times. So, without further delay…
How did you get involved in the SCA?
Tindal: My local comic book store owner got me to go to a fighter practice. That was my start, then a move to North Carolina got me truly involved as the easiest way to make new friends was to attend local SCA meetings. That pattern has held true with my subsequent moves to AEthelmearc and the East.
Alberic: A friend of mine suggested the SCA to me in High School. It wasn’t until college (1989), that I followed a girl, that started to participate. I was mostly going to Northern Outpost events at time.
Do you have a particular passion in the game?
Tindal: I love the way the SCA comes together as a community. Events truly are times when I see people set aside differences and enjoy our common interests to build a better society. Also, fighting is fun.
Alberic: My passion for the game has morphed over the years as I got interested in different activities. I started out with dancing and fencing. As time went on, I met Mistress eLeri of Nefyn and Master G Emerson True. They got me involved in making events happen and helping out wherever I could. You can see how well that went (Order of the Pelican). My current passion is to help others achieve their goals and find their passion.
Why did you decide to fight for each other in Crown Tourney?
Alberic: The idea came about after Ducal challenge. We were having dinner in a pub and Duke Tindal turns to me and asked what are your thoughts about us entering crown. I said I liked the idea and said we should fight for each other. Tindal agreed and we fought her Majesty Margarita’s crown tournament.
Tindal: We have been traveling together to events in the East over the past several years and found that we had a similar view of what was important to the SCA. Also with HRH Alberic’s years of service to the East and my experience having had two successful reigns, we make an excellent and complementary team. (more…)