The Reign of Donovan and Megha

Tag: Crown Tournament

  • 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.

  • Fall Crown Letters of Intent: Now Open!

    Fall Crown Letters of Intent: Now Open!

    It’s that time of year again! Soon Donovan & Meghanta will be crowned king and queen of the East, and shortly thereafter, they’ll be searching for heirs.

    If you are interested in reigning and serving the East in this capacity, Baron Thomas of Effingham, the Seneschal of the East, is now collecting Letters of Intent. You may fill that out via the Seneschal website.

    Note: Pairs intending to fight for each other must each fill out the form as a combatant.

    Letters of Intent must be received no later than 11:59pm Eastern on October 2, 2025.

    For eligibility requirements, please review East Kingdom Law Section II.C. (https://www.eastkingdom.org/offices/law-policy/)

    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.

  • Their Highnesses Thank the Midrealm for Their Gift of Letters

    Their Highnesses Thank the Midrealm for Their Gift of Letters

    The evening of Spring Crown Tournament, Their Majesties Ryou and Indrakshi held Court to celebrate a day of great deeds and to recognize the many deserving gentles receiving awards and honors. 

    During this time, Warder Katerina die Herrliche of the Midrealm approached Their Majesties that they might present a gift to Their Highnesses, Donovan and Meghanta. It was a box filled to the brim with a number of personal letters penned by our friends and family in the Midrealm, written for whoever had won that day’s Crown Tournament.

    Collection of letters from the Midrealm

    Their Highnesses wish to express their deepest thanks to every person who took the time to write those notes, especially since as they wrote them, the authors did not know who would be receiving them.

    The trust and faith in the Eastern fencing community was palpable as each one was opened and read. Both Donovan and Meghanta both hope that they can live up to the wishes expressed within.

  • Event Bids for Winter Reign Still Needed!

    Event Bids for Winter Reign Still Needed!

    Greetings East!

    Their Royal Highnesses, Donovan Shinnock (he/him) and Chatricam Meghanta (she/her), are still seeking bids for their upcoming reign.

    Along with the usual winter reign events, they’re also seeking bids for the Thrown Weapons Championship. Typically, this is a summer reign event but was unfortunately unable to happen thus far.

    Their Royal Highnesses need bids for:

    • Fall Crown Tournament
    • Champs Tournaments
      • A&S Champs
      • Bardic Champs
      • Rapier Champs 
      • Thrown Weapons Champs

    Below are each event’s requirements.

    👑 Fall Crown Tournament

    • The preferred date for Fall Crown Tournament is the third Saturday in October (10/18), with the first Saturday in November (11/1) serving as an alternate date.
    • Central region is the preferred region for the rotation (odd year, fall)
    • Bid packages may be submitted up to twenty-four (24) months in advance, but must be received by July 1st of the event year.

    🏆 Champs Tournaments

    • Per law, for championship tournaments typically held during the Winter Reign, bid packages must be received by one month after the preceding Spring Crown Tournament.
    • There may be only one championship tournament happening at a given event. However, other events, such as baronial investitures, that wish to take on one of these bid challenges would please Their Highnesses.
    • Championship Tournaments that need bids include:
      • A&S Champs
      • Bardic Champs
      • Rapier Champs
      • Thrown Weapons

    Their Highnesses also wish it to be known that they are always happy to receive bids sooner than the listed deadlines!

    Event bids should be emailed to trm@eastkingdom.org, trh@eastkingdom.org, seneschal@eastkingdom.org, exchequer@eastkingdom.org, and eventclerk@eastkingdom.org.

    If you have any questions regarding event bids, please contact the Event Clerk at eventclerk@eastkingdom.org.

  • Call for Bids: Royal Progress Road Trip!

    Call for Bids: Royal Progress Road Trip!

    Greetings East!

    Their Royal Highnesses, Donovan Shinnock (he/him) and Chatricam Meghanta (she/her), are seeking bids for their upcoming reign. Currently, they seek bids for events required by East Kingdom law to be held during the winter reign.

    Their Royal Highnesses need bids for:

    • Fall Crown Tournament
    • Champs Tournaments
      • A&S Champs
      • Bardic Champs
      • Rapier Champs 
    • 12th Night

    Below are each event’s requirements.

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