East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
King Edward commissioned his bard, Lord Martyn de Halliwell to pen a song that spoke of the virtues of his Queen, Thyra, great patroness of the noble flamingo and mighty hedgehog. Thus did Martyn pen these words, and set them to the 14th Century tune known as “Douce Dame Jolie” by Guillaume de Machaut (1300-1377). …
In the Court of our most excellent prince and lord, Edward, by right of arms most illustrious King of the East, third of that name, and Thyra, his Queen by that same right, second of that name, held at the Barony of Bergental upon 27 September in the forty-ninth year of the Society, on the …
The sun shone brightly as the nobles and great officers of the Kingdom gathered yesterday for the Coronation of Their Majesties Edward and Thyra in the Barony of Bergental. The ceremony took place in the sanctuary of the First Congregation church, which had a lovely medieval ambiance, with a vaulted ceiling and beautiful stained glass …
Since the East Kingdom website is still having difficulties, here are some updates to the event information, as well as the event location and directions which many folks look-up at the last minute. Baroness Cassandra, Event Co-Steward, has posted the Dayboard Menu here. From Mistress Jovonne, Event Co-Steward: Coronation Schedule – Main Activities 11 am …
And it came to pass on 5 April 2014, AS XLVIII that Their Majesties Kenric II and Avelina II did leave the throne in favor of their heirs. Thus Brennan Augustus and Caoilfhionn Augusta became Emperor and Empress of the Kingdom of the East! The Greater Officers of state in attendance swore oaths of fealty …
On April 5th in the Barony of Settmour Swamp, King Kenric and Queen Avelina received an unexpected visit in the court from an Irish seeress proclaiming the following: King of the East! I speak your wyrd. I see it in the flight of birds, in the rising smoke, in the shifting clouds. King of the …
You can now reserve online for East Kingdom Coronation on April 5th using the ACCEPS system. ACCEPS will stop accepting reservations on April 1st.
Greetings unto all ye gentles of the knowne world. Please join the Barony of Carillion in a magnificent celebration in honor of the coronation of Gregor IV and Kiena II. Come and rejoice in the reign of Edward II and Thyra I as they pass on the crown to their heirs. The event will take …
Contributed by Mistress Aife ingen Chonchobair in Derthaige. My husband, Joel of Vestfell, and I told Mistress Lylie that we were willing to be her cooks for Coronation some time during War of the Roses. Joel and I are a very well-balanced team when it comes to cooking. I’m better at ideas, while he’s better …
In response to several inquiries, this is an explanation of the development of the Ordo of Edward II and Thyra (which I choose to call the “Ordo Concordiae”, because of the site as well as the treaty which appears in the ceremony). The Ordo may be read at http://tinyurl.com/clzhrjn The general theme of the Ordo originated in the service …