In a round room, with torrential rains falling beyond its walls, The Mighty King Gregor held His court at East Kingdom Southern Region War Practice. Surrounded by the local populace as well as all those who had traveled a greater distance, He welcomed the new Prince of AEthelmearc, Timothy of Arindale into His Court, and remarked on the excitement ( Read more... )

I saw that the event announcement stated such but I wanted to make sure people were not caught unawares. I am taking a year off while I still love doing it and if all goes well am hoping & planning for a triumphant return next year ( Read more... )

The populace of the East Kingdom gathered together in the Shire of Rusted Woodlands on the 4th of the month of May Anno Societatis 48, called in the Common Era, 2013, to witness the great feats of it’s own warriors as they competed for the honor of being the King’s or Queen’s Champion of Arms. As befits an event which is the first of a fresh new ( Read more... )

On a day dawned clear and bright in the Crown Province of Østgarðr, Their Majesties Gregor and Kiena held a grand tournament to secure heirs to Their throne. On this date numbered the 27th of April in the year we mark Anno Societatis 47 called 2013 in the Common Era, the populous gathered to witness the battle between many of the finest fighters ( Read more... )

If you ever wanted to sweep a queen off her feet or take a spin on the dance floor with a king, your chance is coming at Black Rose Ball in Barony of the Bridge on March 9th. In support of the Royal General Fund, dances with Their Majesties will be up for bid in a silent auction during the teaching portion of the event. Winning bidders may pay by ( Read more... )

Dragonship Haven is hosting a period foodie event! Cooks, kitcheners, brewers and vintners are all invited to come camp and cook with us on August 23-25, 2013 at Schreibers Farm in Oxford, CT.

EDIT: Schreibers Farm is a rustic site. Tent camping only. While there is running water provided the water point is a distance away from the main event area ( Read more... )

For those who may not know, my full-time job for the last couple years has been cataloging maps at Yale University. I've reported various cool finds in my daily routine under the heading "Today in the maps department..."

Today's "find" is an announcement that came across the library email list for a series of classes. I know nothing about it as yet ( Read more... )

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As posted by Mistress Catrin:The East Kingdom Gazette, a new way to share information throughout the East, is up and running today with articles on a Chatelaine's meeting, the upcoming K&Q's Bardic championship event, a Scribal competition, a request for pictures for the EK A&S website and a call to archers. Please let anyone know who might be ( Read more... )

While I am setting up the Mongolian Wok onsite as I have for many years, this year look for the sign in the userpic (or a facsimile thereof) and someone with a basket of steak & onion pies for sale down by the list fields. They'll be individually wrapped for food safety in the dirty & gritty outdoor environment Roses can be, and brought to the ( Read more... )