From our Vicereagents – A January letter

January 29, 2024 Posted inArts & Sciences, Event, What's new
Ostgardr court in session at Deck the Halls of Valhalla
Image courtesy of Sir Valgard Stonecleaver (mka Michael A. Cramer)

Deck the Halls of Valhalla infused our hearts with joy and warmth, marking a splendid beginning to the new year. The blend of new faces and cherished friends created an atmosphere of true delight, making the event exceptionally memorable. From outstanding classes to delectable food, every element of the day contributed to its perfection. Thank you to all who made this event a success, especially our two co-stewards Drasma Dragomira and Arnora Ketilsdottir.

Angelica and I were overjoyed to welcome Vitasha Ivanova doch’ into the esteemed Order of the Silver Lantern. Likewise, Abu Duruz Ibrahim ibin Musa al-Rashid received well-deserved recognition and joined the prestigious Order of the Silver Sea Lion and Silver Lantern.

But wait, there’s more to celebrate! This past Saturday at Birka in the Barony of Stonemarche, Perez ben Meir Gershon was honored with his induction into the Order of the Silver Brooch for his exceptional culinary skills.

The image shows a close-up view of cooked mushrooms filled with chopped herbs and possibly garlic.
Stuffed mushrooms with herbs and garlic.
The image shows small 3 inch diameter flat breads in a pile on a plate.
Flat breads
The image shows Lamb and Barley Stew in a metal bowl with herbs and meat.
Lamb and Barley Stew

Some samples of Perez ben Meir Gershon’s culinary delights!
Images courtesy of Perez ben Meir Gershon mka Gavin Skal

Cheers to these remarkable moments that continue to fill our hearts with warmth and delight!

Vivat! Vivat! Vivat!

Sofya Gianetta di Trieste & Angelica di Nova Lipa
Viceregents-Crown Province of Ostgardr

Upcoming in Østgarðr: October 16th to October 29th

October 15, 2023 Posted inArts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Appleholm, Canton of Brokenbridge, Canton of Whyt Whey, Commons, Event, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Mon.
10/16		8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)		Details
Tue.
10/17		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
10/18		7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sat.
10/21
–
Sun.
10/22		10 a.m. on 10/21
–
11 a.m. on 10/22		Event: Goat’s Inn – Winter is Coming…again
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Cortlandt Manor, NY)		Details
Sun.
10/22		2:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Knitting Workshop
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details

and next week…

Mon.
10/23		7:00 p.m. –
7:30 p.m.		Appleholm Commons
Canton of Appleholm
(online)		Details
Tue.
10/24		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sun.
10/29		2:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Scribal Workshop
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details

Upcoming in Østgarðr: October 9th to October 22nd

October 8, 2023 Posted inA&S Night, Arts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Commons, Event, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Mon.
10/9		7:30 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Lions End Aetherial Commons & Social Meeting
Canton of Lions End
(online)		Details
Tue.
10/10		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sat.
10/14		11:00 a.m. –
6:00 p.m.		Cooking Workshop: Goat’s Inn Pre-Preparation
(Mohegan Lake, NY)		Details
Sun.
10/15		1:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Third Annual Apple Picking Day
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(North Salem, NY)		Details

and next week…

Mon.
10/16		8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)		Details
Tue.
10/17		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
10/18		7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sat.
10/21
–
Sun.
10/22		10 a.m. on 10/21
–
11 a.m. on 10/22		Event: Goat’s Inn – Winter is Coming…again
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Cortlandt Manor, NY)		Details
Sun.
10/22		2:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Knitting Workshop
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details

Upcoming in Østgarðr: August 28th to September 10th

August 27, 2023 Posted inArchery, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Northpass, Commons, Event, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Thrown Weapons

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Tue.
8/29		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Tue.
8/29		7:30 p.m. –
8:30 p.m.		Northpass Business Meeting
Canton of Northpass
(online)		Details
Sat.
9/2		10:00 a.m. –
6:00 p.m.		Event: Barleycorn – Østgarðr Provincial Championships
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Kent/Carmel, NY)		Details

and next week…

Tue.
9/5		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details

Upcoming in Østgarðr: May 15th to May 28th

May 15, 2023 Posted inBusiness Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Canton of Lions End, Commons, Event, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Public Demonstration, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Mon.
5/15		8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)		Details
Tue.
5/16		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
5/17		7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sat.
5/20		11:00 a.m. –
5:00 p.m.		Event: Lions End Schola: Let the Lions Roar
Canton of Lions End
(Nassau County, NY)		Details
Sat.
5/20		8:30 a.m. –
5:00 p.m.		Viking Day Demo
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details

And next week…

Tue.
5/23		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
5/24		7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Pennsic 50 Camp Meeting
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Upcoming in Østgarðr: May 1st to May 14th

May 1, 2023 Posted inA&S Night, Arts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Appleholm, Canton of Lions End, Canton of Whyt Whey, Commons, Event, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Tue.
5/2		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sat.
5/6		10:00 a.m. –
6:00 p.m.		Event: Spring Crown Tournament and Youth Champions of Arms for Brennan IV and Caoilfhionn IV
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Carmel, NY)		Details

And next week…

Mon.
5/8		7:30 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Lions End Virtual Commons
Canton of Lions End
(online)		Details
Tue.
5/9		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
5/10		7:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Introduction to Mead Making
Canton of Appleholm (formerly Whyt Whey)
(Manhattan, NY)		Details

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Upcoming in Østgarðr: April 24th to May 7th

April 23, 2023 Posted inBusiness Commons, Calendar, Canton of Whyt Whey, Commons, Event, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Mon.
4/24		7:00 p.m. –
7:30 p.m.		Appleholm (Whyt Whey) Commons
Canton of Appleholm (Whyt Whey)
(online)		Details
Tue.
4/25		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details

And next week…

Tue.
5/2		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Sat.
5/6		10:00 a.m. –
6:00 p.m.		Event: Spring Crown Tournament and Youth Champions of Arms for Brennan IV and Caoilfhionn IV
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Carmel, NY)		Details

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Upcoming in Østgarðr: February 27th to March 12th

February 25, 2023 Posted inCalendar, Canton of Whyt Whey, Event, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Wed.
3/1		6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)		Details
Sat.
3/4 –
Sun.
3/5		10:00 a.m. on 3/4
–
11:00 a.m. on 3/5		Event: Bear’s Tavern: The Canterbury Tales Continue
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Peekskill, NY)		Details
Sun.
3/5		1:00 p.m.Gallery Visit: Staging the Table
Canton of Appleholm (formerly Whyt Whey)
(Manhattan, NY)		Details

And next week…

Wed.
3/8		6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)		Details

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Upcoming in Østgarðr: February 20th to March 5th

February 20, 2023 Posted inBusiness Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Canton of Whyt Whey, Commons, Event, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

Here is what’s happening this week in Østgarðr. Come join us for…

Mon.
2/20		8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)		Details
Wed.
2/22		6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)		Details
Fri.
2/24		8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Special Officers Meeting (Populace welcome)
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sun.
2/26		3:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Taci e Balla ! Renaissance Dance Workshop & Practice
Canton of Appleholm (formerly Whyt Whey)
(Manhattan, NY)		Details

And next week…

Wed.
3/1		6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)		Details
Sat.
3/4 –
Sun.
3/5		10:00 a.m. on 3/4
–
11:00 a.m. on 3/5		Event: Bear’s Tavern: The Canterbury Tales Continue
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Peekskill, NY)		Details

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.

Come and DECK THE HALLS OF VALHALLA

December 18, 2022 Posted inCalendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Event

Join the Canton of BrokenBridge for Deck the Halls of Valhalla, a returning annual new year celebration.
❄ Classes
❄ Bardic Competition and Performances
❄ Non-alcoholic drinks tasting
❄ Delicious lunch will be served
❄ Medieval themed gift exchange
❄ Court of Vicereines of the Crown Province of Østgarđr

Where: Purgatory 675 Central Ave Brooklyn, NY 11207

When: Saturday January 14, 2022 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Registration Fees:
Member registration fee will be $25
Non-Member registration fee will be $30
Children 4 – 17 will be $15
Children under 4 will be free

Check out the official Event Announcement on the East Kingdom Website: https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4075

Pre-reg link: https://surveys.eastkingdom.org/index.php/276753

If you’d like to teach a class please contact Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi at: 103596@members.eastkingdom.org

Health Acknowledgement

Although the SCA complies with all applicable laws to ensure the health and safety of our event participants, we cannot eliminate the risk of exposure to infectious diseases during in-person events. By participating in the in-person events of the SCA, you acknowledge and accept the potential risks. You agree to take any additional steps to protect your own health and safety and those under your control as you believe to be necessary.