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Removal of Crown Prince of Ansteorra

06 Wednesday Sep 2023

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On September 4, 2023, at a Special Meeting of the SCA Inc. Board of Directors, the Board voted without opposition to remove Aaron MacGregor as the current Crown Prince of Ansteorra. The Board reached this serious decision after significant deliberation and with the advice of our officers.

At this time, Ansteorra remains under the stewardship of the Stellar Crown, King Gabriel and Queen Sonja. We would ask that people extend all courtesy to Her Royal Highness Nicollet as she contemplates what will be best for the Kingdom in the next reign. Any further announcements regarding the next reign will be made at a Kingdom level.

As this matter is ongoing, no further public comment will be made by SCA Inc.

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News from Pennsic 50

07 Monday Aug 2023

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From the Jewel Herald:

The story thus far… (as of Sunday afternoon)

Monday 7/31

Episode 1 at Highrafters / Yama Kaminari.

Kalishka Perdeslava received a Golden Alce

Wednesday 8/2

Episode 2 at AEtt Sketti Court. Ayla Trost received an AOA

Lady Sefa Vefari received a Sycamore

Lord Halfdan Danielson (also known as Bones) received a Keystone

Friday 8/4

Episode 3 in Merchantville

Ran received an Award of Arms

Lord Richard of Baldwinsville received a Sycamore

Saturday 8/5

Episode 4 in the AE Royal Encampment.

Master Maddoc Arundel was Sent off on Vigil to the Order of the Pelican.

Don jorundr hin rotinn was sent off on Vigil to the Order of Defense.

Master Diego Miguel Munoz di Castilla received a Writ for the Order of Defense.

Master Diego receives his writ to the Order of Defense. Photo by Katja

Sunday, 8/6

Episode 5 on the Battle field

THL Astridr Vigaskegg was sent off Vigil for the Order of Laurel.

Episode 5.5 on the Battle field.

THL Lothar Hugleman was sent off to Vigil for the Order of the Chivalry.

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Kingdom Party will be a Memorial & Celebration

31 Monday Jul 2023

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Kingdom Party

On Monday, August 7, at the 50th Pennsic War, Andreas and Kallista, the fiftieth King and Queen of sylvan Æthelmearc, will host a party celebrating half a century of Pennsic.

This will also serve as a celebration of the lives of all those who have gone ahead to the Undying Lands, especially Viscount Bear who went to Valhalla in January.

The party will include refreshments, entertainment, and opportunities to revere those we miss.  Please join us in Æthelmearc Royal encampment starting at 8 p.m.

 

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Pennsic Periscope for Kingdom Activities Now Available

10 Monday Jul 2023

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Thanks to Baroness Amalie Reinhardt, the Periscope for Pennsic 50 (a list of Æthelmearc order and group meetings, vigils & elevations, activities, tourneys, parties, etc. scheduled to occur at the War) is now live on the kingdom website.

The current chart is available here on the webpage. It is also available as a Google calendar or agenda for those who wish that format, as well as a downloadable PDF.

Please note that items will be added as she learns of them and times are subject to change.

 

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Call for Letters of Intent: Office of Cornelian Herald

30 Friday Jun 2023

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Greetings Æthelmearc,

We are recruiting for the office of Cornelian Herald.

The office assists and is a deputy to Garnet Herald in the heraldic submissions process for the kingdom.

Applicants should be willing to learn about the submissions process, or already have a knowledge of the process. Applicants should also have strong communications and customer service skills as notifications to submitters is a key portion of the submissions process.

Any interested applicants should email me at herald@aethelmearc.org and THLady Alianora, Garnet Herald, at garnetherald@heraldry.aethelmearc.org.

Any interested applicants should feel free to reach out with further inquiries about the duties of the office as well if they want more information.

—
In Service,
jorundr
Silver Buccle Herald

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Call for Letters of Intent: Kingdom Rapier Marshal

27 Tuesday Jun 2023

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Fencers of Æthelmearc,

In 2018, the term of the kingdom martial offices was adjusted from two years to three, so as to coincide with the rotation of the Pennsic War’s control-by-kingdom. The intent was that a new Marshal would be appointed and have most of a year to become accustomed to their position before attending the Pennsic War and assisting the Marshal of the East, then the marshal of the Mid the next year, before finally being responsible for the War themselves. This is true of both the Heavy and Rapier Marshal’s position, as well as, I believe, the Earl Marshal. This is a very good idea.

And then there was plague.

After skipping two years of Pennsic, Mistress Gabrielle was unable to complete the Pennsic rotation, as her three years were up and a Kingdom officer may only serve for five years, so her position was not able to be renewed. I was selected to serve in her place. Then once more we had Pennsic, and I was able to assist Master Darius when I wasn’t suffering from my own bout of plague (I got better!). This year, I will be serving Pennsic and the rapier community as
Rapier 1.

After this, I will be stepping down and not completing my third year in office so that our marshal rotation will once again be aligned with that of the War and my successor will have the benefit of two full Pennsics worth of assisting before being called upon to run the show. This has been my intent from the beginning and was in fact part of my letter of interest to their Majesties.

As is tradition, I intend to step down at or near Æthelmearc Twelfth Night and as per Kingdom law I am asking for all individuals interested in succeeding me in the position of Kingdom Rapier Marshal to send letters to Myself, Duke Timothy, and Their Highnesses expressing their intent, qualifications, and plans for the position. Their Highnesses have asked that these letters be submitted by September 1, 2023.

It has been my honor to serve you during this time, and for the next six months. I will, of course, be available to assist my successor and the kingdom in whatever capacity is needed afterwards. If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to me. Letters can be sent to resume.rapiermarshal@aethelmearc.org.

YIS, Don Simon Caminante, KRM Æthelmearc

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>>NEWS FLASH<<

01 Saturday Apr 2023

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>>NEWS FLASH<<

The Editorial staff of the Gazette has regained control!

To explain, several weeks ago a new editor joined our staff. Some members of the Gazette team were suspicious of this individual. Their e-mail address, Ninja.MacNinjaface@SCAllion.org, might have been a clue as to their intent. We all thought it was a very generous offer when they volunteered to act as Editor-of-the-Day while the rest of us were at Coronation. Boy, were we surprised.

The Editor-in-Chief has suspended Ninja MacNinjaface for 52 weeks.
We now return you to our regularly scheduled programming.

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Web Forms Available Again

20 Monday Mar 2023

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Greetings Æthelmearc, especially all webministers:

We are happy to announce that our form server has been moved to the Kingdom server, in line with some of our current goals and data policy requests from the SocWeb. This was the final outstanding item from the Kingdom server move of 2020.

You may now start filling out web forms again, such as the Award Recommendation and Webminister Report Forms. The Form Server looks and feels the same as before, except for the URL. Previously, the URL started with https://ae.scaforms.org, but now it should start with https://aeforms.aethelmearc.org. All links to forms have been updated on the Kingdom website.

We have requested that the old server be shut down as soon as possible. We kindly ask that you check any links on your website, especially those related to Officer websites or bookmarks on your Internet browser, to ensure they are updated as well.

If you notice any issues or forms not functioning properly, please notify the Æ Helpdesk at helpdesk@aethelmearc.org. If possible, please include a screenshot.

Thank you for your patience during this transition. In service,

Amalie

Æ KWeb

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Festival of the Passing of the Ice Dragon Event information

19 Sunday Mar 2023

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Greetings populace of Æthelmearc and beyond!!

The Festival of the Passing of the Ice dragon is less than a week away. The time of year has come in the Barony of the Rhydderich Hael to celebrate the passing of winter and the welcoming of spring and warmer weather after a long snow-filled winter!!

Activities for the day will include the traditional A&S Pentathlon, a hall of Merchants with a wide selection of items, Martial tournaments, a host of Bardic and other performing arts performances, and activities for adults and youths.

There will be a Quiet Room available for any attendees that need a break from the activities of the day. A children’s activity area will be available for unstructured play time and crafts.

SCHEDULE FOR DAY OF EVENT:

8:30 a.m. – Site opens
9:15 a.m. – Pent room opens – Room G200 – 2nd floor – Student Success Center
– Pent registration begins
– Pent judges check-in
10:00 a.m. – Morning Court (LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED)
10:30 a.m. – Pent registration ends
10:45 a.m. – Pent judging begins
10:00 a.m. to 1 hour before court – Heavy fighting bear pit Tourney – GYM
11:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Fencing list opens for authorizations,
instruction, warm-ups—GYM
– Youth Heavy combat tournament begins. – GYM
11:00 a.m. – Vigil for THL Eleanore Godwin- Room S103 – Student Union
– Children’s Activities begins—Room B252—2nd floor above cafeteria
12:00 p.m. till finished – Heavy fighting Elimination tourney – GYM
1:00 p.m. – Fencing tournament begins – GYM
1:00 p.m. – TROLL CLOSES
– Children’s Activities Ends
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Bardic Tavern – T102 (No Food or Drink)
3:30 p.m. – Pent judging ends
4:00 p.m. – Merchants close
5:00 p.m. – Afternoon court (LOCATION TO BE DETERMINED)
6:00 p.m. – Pickup pent entries + prizes
7:00 p.m. – Pent room closes
8:00 p.m. – Event closes, all attendees be off site by this time

MERCHANTS THAT WILL BE SELLING THEIR WARES:

Sleepy Unicorn
Medieval Misfits
Aries Design
TheCoribirdDesigns
11th Century Badger Ltd
Goblin Parlour Games
Rencraft
DrKimsFineArts
good clean fun soaps and crafts
Duchess Sir Rowan stuff
Earth and Loom
Cool Craniums
Rapier Rose
Lions Tower
Snoods by Moniczka / Sun Moon and Starflowers

HEAVY COMBAT TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:

Bear Pit tournament. 1 point per fight, 1 point per win. There will be a max number of wins before cycling though based on attendance but no more than 5. There will also be an Elimination tournament. Last one standing is the winner. Single or Double Elimination depending on attendance.

YOUTH HEAVY COMBAT TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:

Tournament will be a prize tournament. The Wheel of Fate will choose your weapon. (Weapons will be available for all options on the wheel of fate). A casting of the dice (large and foam) will choose your (division appropriate) opponent. This will be a bear pit style tournament. 1 point for entering the list. 1 additional point for victory. There will be a prize for the most points earned as well as the fighter that shows great courtesy and chivalry.

FENCING TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:

For those participating in the Reduced armor experiment, Reduced armor will be allowed. The format will be a bear pit and an unlimited win list with wounds retained. The morning will be open for authorizations and instruction.

THE FOLLOWING RULES OF GYMNASIUM ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Non-marking shoes are required by EVERYONE, not just fighters. This includes things like buckles, spurs, hobnailed boots, etc… not just the soles themselves. Please be respectful and inform others.

Next, going to knees is forbidden. Two leg shots will suffice as a kill. Acknowledge the first leg blow from your opponent, then announce dead for the second. Armor cannot be placed on the gymnasium floor!!

There will be some bleachers to watch from… but the first few rows will be for armor dump. Please sit higher up if you’re watching and keep your armor footprint small as there is limited space. To that point, there will also be mats around on the floor for armor to go on.

For additional information regarding the event please visit the Facebook page here. 

There is also information on the Ice Dragon website found here

For any further questions regarding the event, please contact the Co-Autocrats Lady Genevieve O’Connor at email here and Baroness Miriel du Lac at email here

Hope to see many of you there!!

 

 

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Corporate Assessing Anti-Drag Legislation Impact

10 Friday Mar 2023

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Diversity Equity and Inclusion

From SCA.org (https://www.sca.org/news/society-impact-asessment-anti-drag-legislation):

The Society is currently assessing the Anti-Drag Legislation recently passed in Tennessee, in addition to the proposed similar legislation in 14 other US states.  The Corporate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, in conjunction with SCA Inc.’s Legal Counsel and President, is undertaking an impact assessment for the Board.

This aims to determine potential impacts for the Society’s participants in terms of public interaction and other potential safety consequences.

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