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  • New East Kingdom Social Media Officer Selected

    New East Kingdom Social Media Officer Selected

    Greetings East Kingdom,

    Their Majesties Donovan and Meghanta are happy to announce that they have chosen Baron Fergus Redmead as the next East Kingdom Social Media Officer.

    The Kingdom Social Media Officer supervises the use of all official social media outlets of the East Kingdom, including those of local branches and other Kingdom Offices, in accordance with the policies of the Society Office of Social Media. They supervise and provides assistance in creating official social media presence for kingdom and local branch events, assists Kingdom Officers who wish to create an official social media presence for their Office, is responsible for the rostering of local branch social media officers, and maintains a current list of all East Kingdom branch social media outlets and their administrators. They report to the Kingdom Seneschal.

    Their Majesties thank Lady Ástríðr Eiríksdóttir for her dedication and service in the role.

    The office changeover is scheduled for Twelfth Night.

  • Court Summons for Twelfth Night and Baronial Investiture

    Court Summons for Twelfth Night and Baronial Investiture

    To Our glorious populace of the East Kingdom,

    Aria Ulman di Bardi

    Basil Clarke

    Engracia de Madrigal

    Ewan of the North

    Igraine of Quintavia

    Jehan du Lac

    Jozef Ludwiczak

    Ludovic of Carolingia

    Simon Kerr

    Tola knitýr

    Valbjørn an Lochlainn

    Violante Valeriano

    have been compeared, commanded and summoned
    by precepts of Clare Constat, in liege postie, 
    to the Royal Eastern court of  

    Donovan and Meghanta

    At Twelfth Night and Baronial Investiture
    on January 10th in the Barony of Smoking Rocks.

    To learn more about the Court Summons process or to opt-out of the list should you be scheduled for an award, please visit this blog.

  • New East Kingdom Minister of the Lists Chosen

    New East Kingdom Minister of the Lists Chosen

    Greetings East Kingdom,

    Their Majesties Donovan and Meghanta are happy to announce that they have chosen Baroness Liadan Ingen Chineada as the next East Kingdom Minister of the Lists.

    The Kingdom Minister of the Lists office maintains accurate records on the fighting activities and the fighters of the Kingdom, coordinates the Crown Lists, and works with the Earl Marshal and the Kingdom Marshal of Fence to maintain a list of authorized fighters.

    Their Majesties thank Mistress Ellesbeth Donofrey for her years of service to the East Kingdom’s martial community.

    The office changeover is scheduled for Friday night court at Birka.

  • Court Summons for Bhakail Yule Revel XLVI

    Court Summons for Bhakail Yule Revel XLVI

    To Our glorious populace of the East Kingdom,

    Agatha von Aachen

    Colin MacKenzie

    Dominico di Dominico del Gufo (aka Dominico of Settmour Swamp)

    Eleanor de Astlye

    Jibril ibn ‘Ammar al-Fayyad

    Lawrence Vaughan

    Lu An-Hua

    Magdalena Lantfarerin

    Phelippe le Vigneron

    Siobhan ingean ui Ghadhra

    Yasamin al-Sardaniyya

    Þorfinnr Hróðgeirsson

    have been compeared, commanded and summoned
    by precepts of Clare Constat, in liege postie, 
    to the Royal Eastern court of  

    Donovan and Meghanta

    At Bhakail Yule Revel XLVI
    on December 13th in the Barony of Bhakail.

    To learn more about the Court Summons process or to opt-out of the list should you be scheduled for an award, please visit this blog.

  • Court Summons for 100 Minutes War

    Court Summons for 100 Minutes War

    To Our glorious populace of the East Kingdom,

    Albrecht Anker 

    Alexander Mescovitch 

    Amy Webbe 

    Antonius Gracchus, called Twyg 

    Arwen Elandris of Aegelwood 

    Bran mac Cianain 

    Cassius Pontianus 

    Eleanor de Astlye 

    Elizabeth Talbot 

    Fenneke Jans 

    Fiona the Volatile 

    Floki Arason 

    Garret Corn 

    Georg von Neumaier 

    Gunnr Mackinnon

    Lann ingen uí Corcráin Dubglas 

    Orlaith in Vithforla 

    Seonáid O’ Ceallachán 

    Styrr Magnuson 

    Sunshine of Rusted Woodlands 

    Talan ap Gueiluirth 

    Tanaka Raiko 

    Teresa Ana Perez 

    Vigdís Eldr 

    Vika Grigina z Prahy

    have been compeared, commanded and summoned
    by precepts of Clare Constat, in liege postie, 
    to the Royal Eastern court of  

    Donovan and Meghanta

    At 100 Minutes War
    on November 22nd in the Shire of Rusted Woodlands.

    To learn more about the Court Summons process or to opt-out of the list should you be scheduled for an award, please visit this blog.

  • Court Summons for Saint Eligius Arts & Sciences Competition

    Court Summons for Saint Eligius Arts & Sciences Competition

    To our glorious populace of the East Kingdom,

    Abu-Duruz Ibrahim al-Rashid 

    Agnes Marie de Calais 

    Amalie von Hohensee 

    Angelina Capasso 

    Cedric of Armorica 

    Llewellyn Walsh 

    Temair ingen Muiredaich 

    Umm Butrus A’isha al-Anida

    have been compeared, commanded and summoned
    by precepts of Clare Constat, in liege postie, 
    to the Royal Eastern court of  

    Donovan and Meghanta

    At Saint Eligius Arts & Sciences Competition
    on November 15th in the Barony of Dragonship Haven.

    To learn more about the Court Summons process or to opt-out of the list should you be scheduled for an award, please visit this blog.

  • Using the East Kingdom’s Assistive Listening System (aka ALS)

    Using the East Kingdom’s Assistive Listening System (aka ALS)

    As Our kingdom gears up for Crown Tournament this weekend, We want to ensure that Our beloved Populace has information about, and instructions for, using our Assistive Listening System (commonly called ‘ALS’) during the event.  

    What Is It?

    This technology is a closed loop broadcasting system that enables anything within about a 5 foot radius of the microphone to be broadcast via a local network, enabling people who are not “up front” to hear what is going on. This broadcast can then be accessed by people attending the event via hearing aids or phone and earbuds. For many devices, automatic closed captioning is also available.

    How Do I Use it?

    We will make QR code cards available at the event site.  If you have never used the system before, you can access it during the event via the ListenWIFI app by scanning the QR code card, which contains the SCA-ALS network information. (You can install the app by going to the Apple Store or to the Google Play store on your phone.)

    If you run into any issues or have any questions, check out the Kingdom User Guide; there is also a list of Frequently Asked Questions.

    Who Is It For?

    The SCA-ALS is a powerful assistive device, but members of the Populace do not need to be Deaf or Hard of Hearing to benefit from this system. For example, members of Our Kingdom who toil in the kitchens during Court, or are sitting in the back of Court, can participate more easily using this technology.

    If you think you may benefit from this system, We urge you to give it a try.

  • Fall Crown Tournament Logistics for Combatants & Consorts

    Fall Crown Tournament Logistics for Combatants & Consorts

    Greetings East,

    This weekend is the East Kingdom’s Fall Crown Tournament, and Their Royal Majesties Donovan and Meghanta want to cover some last-minute important logistics about the event for Combatants and Consorts.

    1. Check-in with the Minister of the Lists for Combatants and Consorts closes at 10:30am. Please be ready to get lined up for the procession shortly after that.
    2. Based on the current number of entrants, Their Majesties will be running two round robin pools to determine the 16 person double elimination tree. If Their Majesties see more drops on Saturday, They may revise this plan.

    Further info on the event and tournament format can be found on the EK Event Page and TRM’s Reign Blog.

  • Court Summons for Fall Crown Tournament 

    Court Summons for Fall Crown Tournament 

    To our glorious populace of the East Kingdom,

    Bjorn Bjornsen Bjornsenar 

    Fortune Sancte Keyne 

    Hermankyn 

    Jimena Montoya 

    Rose Erembourc 

    Signy Bjornsdottir 

    Vopiscus Rufius Donatus

    have been compeared, commanded and summoned
    by precepts of Clare Constat, in liege postie, 
    to the Royal Eastern court of  

    Donovan and Meghanta

    At Eastern Fall Crown Tournament
    on November 1st in the Barony of Carolingia.

    To learn more about the East Kingdom Court Summons or to Opt-Out of the summons list should you be scheduled for an award, please visit this blog post.

  • East Kingdom Fall Crown Tournament Entrant’s List

    East Kingdom Fall Crown Tournament Entrant’s List

    Greetings,

    Their Majesties along with Baron Thomas of Effingham, Seneschal of the East Kingdom, have released the entrants for next month’s Fall Crown Tournament.

    1. Duke Randal of the Dark fighting for Duchess Katherine Stanhope

    2. Viscount Culann mac Cianain fighting for Duchess Ro Honig von Sommerfeldt

    3. Jarl Valgard Stonecleaver fighting for Lady Catelin Straquhin

    4. Don Millicent Rowan fighting for Earl George Emerson True

    5. Sir Sigurdr Beserker fighting for Doyenne Pagan Graeme

    6. Master Tiernan Mac Ailpin fighting for Master Aciterix Caldius Juilius Cittinius

    7. Lord Bran Finn Mac Aeda fighting for Hlǣfdīġe Sunnifa Heinreksdottir

    8. Doyen Richard Crowe fighting for Lady Ameria Browne

    9. Baron Giles William Trout called Billyfish fighting for Baroness Maegwynn Filia Brun

    10. Sir Pandarus fighting for Sir Timeria Sthenone

    11. Lady Gunnr Mackinnon fighting for Muinteoir Roibeard Mac Neill

    12. Master Robert Tytes fighting for Master Yin Jinyu

    13. Lord Bregowine of Horseheath fighting for Baron Gerhardt

    14. Baron Aelfwine Akeworthe fighting for Mistress Vitalia la Soleil

    15. Lord John the Long fighting for Scholar Thora Kottr

    16. Lord Lucius Cornelius Fabullus fighting for Propraetrix Iulia Baebiana

    17. Honorable Lord Albrecht Østergaard fighting for Baroness Daniela Rosa da Venezia

    18. Honorable Lord Andromedes Leonida fighting for Lady Aoife inghean Ui Briain

    19. Lord Thorbjorn Thorfinssen and Lord Jadin Tenax, fighting for each other

    20. Lady Wylet Fraysser fighting for Lady Julianne Le Rat

    Eastern Fall Crown Tournament will be held in the Barony of Carolingia on November 1, 2025.

    Format & Conventions

    Fall Crown will be fought under armored/rattan rules and conventions.

    Details on the tournament format are below.  Please direct any questions to Donovan and Meghanta.

    1) Round Robin:  Probably four pools, subject to change based on number of entrants or other concerns.  Bring your best, single pass, refight doubles until clean.  If necessary, ties will be resolved first by comparing who beat who in the pool, with fight-offs as needed.

    2) Sweet 16:  Double elimination tree.  Bring your best, single pass, refight doubles until clean.

    3) Semi-finals:  Winner’s list vs loser’s list.  Winner needs one victory to advance to the finals, loser needs two.  Bring your best.

    4) Finals.  These will be best 4 of 7.  The first pass will be greatsword, subsequent passes will be rotating non-repeating weapon forms.  The loser of the previous pass chooses the form for the next pass. 

    If the combatants reach a 3-3 tie, the combatants will each bring their best form for the final pass. 

    Note: If you are planning on choosing a particularly specific weapon form (Dane axe, 6′ spears, something that nobody has thought of) consider bringing a matched set to ensure that your opponent will be able to meet you.