East Kingdom Gazette
Covering the Eastern Realm of the SCA
A message from the Pennsic Steward and East Kingdom Royal Major-domo: With the permission and support of the Royalty, we are embarking on a grand re-invention of the space at Pennsic reserved for the use of the East Kingdom, commonly called EK Royal. The purpose of EK Royal at Pennsic is not only to be …
Ten years ago the East Kingdom replaced the gates to the Royal Encampment at Pennsic with a completely new design featuring two round pavilions with a shade fly connecting them, creating a sheltered path for visitors to enter. At that time a fundraiser was held to help defray the cost of the new gate, in …
Greetings, East Kingdom! Brennan and I really like going to Midnight Madness. Unfortunately, EK Pennsic court is traditionally on Wednesday night of War Week, and thus we, as Royals or Populace members, are often tired and the hour is late by the time we …
The Gazette thanks Mistress Ygraine of Kellswood for the following report. The Midrealm-East-Ealdormere side has taken all 3 populace war points in Archery! Each of the three traditional shoots — presented with a Norse theme this year — was worth one war point. Archers could shoot each one up to five times during the War. …
Today’s Armored Combat battle ended in a tie. The Arts & Sciences war point was awarded to the East/Mid.
The EK-Mid won the final Rapier War point, taking the Strongholds Battle three minutes faster than the Aethlemarc Alliance. EK-Mid Rapier Army won 13 of the 14 possible war points this year.
En français NEW THIS YEAR! A&S Consultation Tables! Coming to Pennsic War: Known World Arts & Sciences Display, Sunday, August 6, 2017, 1:00 – 5:00 pm Entrants can voluntarily request feedback based on the higher degree of expectations that happen at more competitive levels. The focus is on extensive research, historical understanding, and exemplary execution. …
On behalf of Their Most Glorious and Fierce Imperial Majesties, Ioannes and Honig, I am excited and pleased to announce the Champions for the Arts and Sciences War Point at Pennsic. The War Point will be on Thursday of War Week, in the Great Hall, 11:30-5:00. These are the changes from years past: All are …
The full schedule of war points for Pennsic 46 was announced on April 19th. The daily schedule for the points can be found on the Pennsic web page here. There are a total of 42 total points, including 17 for armored combat, 14 for rapier combat, 6 for archery, 2 for thrown weapons, 2 for …
Cannon fire to start and end the major battles at Pennsic is a long-standing and well loved tradition at Pennsic, but in recent years concerns have been repeatedly raised that it is distressing to some of our military veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder or related issues as a result of their service. A compromise …