East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
On a sunny day on Lake Cochituate in the heart of Carolingia, the stage was set. The banners of Carolingia flew across the wooded shoreline. A wall tent stood decorated with the Arms of Carolingia and a banner stating, “Carolingia Statis Mentis Est” to the right of the dais. Before them, the new Baron and …
From Their Majesties: His Majesty and I are pleased to join with Their Excellencies Carolingia, Thomas and Raziya, in announcing that the polling for Baronial seat is complete and successors have been found. We are pleased to hear and honor the will of the populace and name that Lord Frithuric and Nobildonna Fiore will be …
Being the Court of Their Majesties Ozurr and Fortune held on May 11, 2019, A.S. LIV (2019) in the Barony of Carolingia at Otters Welcome Court Heralds: Sir Zhigmun’ Czypsser, Sir Antonii Machinevik Reporting Herald: Sir Zhigmun’ Czypsser Name, Award, Scribe Aelia Fortunata, Silver Brooch, Eadaoin Chruitire Eadgyth aet Staeningum, Writ for a Pelican, Royal …
On May 11, the Barony of Carolingia hosted an event called Otter’s Welcome. The event is in memory of the late Rose Otter, who was well known for her warm personality and hospitality towards newcomers. The event included fencing, fighting, thrown weapons, combat and target archery, as well as a family point with a variety …
Greetings, The Shire of Quintavia has discovered gold and more in our hills, and, while the Barony of Smoking Rocks has graciously “guarded” our mining operations for the last year, Quintavia has many neighbors who may wish to “liberate” us from this arrangement. The following is a partial understanding of the goings on that have …
This coming March, the Barony of Carolingia will host a Laurels’ Prize Tourney – what challenge will you choose to meet? A Laurels Prize Tourney is an event where members of the Order of the Laurel issue challenges in their area(s) of expertise, to be met by any interested party. (Really! You do not need …
On October 15th, Carolingia is hosting an event focused on newcomers in honor of the memory of Mistress Rose Otter. Countess Svava conceptualized the event as a tribute to what she described as Rose’s “unfailing welcoming spirit.” This is a donation only event and will be held at Camp Massapoag, 234 Hall Street, Dunstable MA. …
Mistress Laura Hawkwood (also known as Laura de Segovia), 43rd Laurel of the East, passed away in Carolingia on Tuesday, April 12th. She was awarded arms in AS X at the coronation of Alaric and Yseult, and was one of only 14 inductees into the now closed Order of Fatima, which honored illustrious clothiers and …
Winter Nights is an event where bards, storytellers, singers, and musicians compete in a friendly supportive environment. It has been held in the Barony of Concordia of the Snows for several years, but this year, the Canton of Aschehyrst is delighted to host the Winter Nights event with the permission and support of the Barony …
The second Artifacts of a Life event was held this past Saturday in the Barony of Carolingia. The first such event was held two years ago in the Barony Beyond the Mountain. Both have been joint events sponsored by the two Baronies, and they are the inspiration of the co-Stewards, Baron Jehan du Lac and …