A year end message from our Vicereins

Christine de Pizan presents her book to Isabeau of Bavaria, in the Book of the Queen, France, c. 1410-1414: Harley MS 4431, f. 3r Source

Dear Ostgradr, 
As 2024 comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for your dedication and contributions. This year has been one of remarkable growth and participation in Ostgardr, and we have so much to celebrate!

Our community thrived with a wide range of events, learning opportunities, and shared experiences. From museum trips, sewing circles, and cooking classes, to the flourishing of our arts, fighter, and fencing communities — your passion and hard work made it all possible.

We also look forward to expanding our borders with the addition of two new Cantons, strengthening both our presence and the greatness of our people. This year, Ostgardr had the distinct honor of one of our own winning Crown, and now we prepare to bid for the celebration of Prince Ryouko’jin and Princess Indrakshi’s Coronation.

Many of our fellow Ostgardrians were recognized with local and Kingdom Awards, and we couldn’t be prouder of these well-deserved honors.

It has been a privilege to be part of such an incredible year, and we’re excited to see what 2025 will bring. Thank you again for your time, talent, and dedication — Ostgardr is stronger because of you!

In gratitude,

Angelica and Sofya

Your Vicereines

Sunday Solar – Spices

Segment of Heures a l’usage de Rome c. 1487

Join us on Northpass for Sunday Solar on January 19th, from 1 to 4 pm for a discussion about spices in Medival cooking.

Please bring an item for the snack potluck that includes ta spice found in the Medieval period and tell us a little bit about that spice.

You can go with something commonly found in modern times like cinnamon, ginger, or garlic. Or feel to delve deeper and bring something with a more obscure spice.

Potluck contributions do not need to be period or made by you.

An ingredient list is appreciated due to food allergies.

Feel free to also bring a project to work on while we chat.

Please RSVP with Vitasha for the address.

Allergy alert: The home has a cat and a dog

A year end message from our Seneschal

Fresco depicting January at Castello Buonconsiglio, Trento, Italy, c. 1405-1410. https://sarahpeverley.com/2013/12/29/medieval-winter-sports/

Greetings Ostgardr,

The year is coming to an end, but here in Ostgardr we have some new beginnings about to start!  Commons this month will have officer elections.  

Current officers, there is no position that has any challengers.  The current list of positions up for election are the following:

Exchequer – Teodora Ivanić
Chatelaine – Catelin Straquhin
Arts & Sciences – Brandr Aronsson
Knight Marshal – Albrecht Anker
Minister of Lists – Ivarr Valsson
Chronicler – Zahra de Andaluzia
Social Media – Lada Monguligin
Chancellor Minor – Pia Maletesta d’Rimini
Herald – Kunigunde Wedemann
Historian – Alfarr Skegglauss

Please send in your officer report by Wednesday and I will collate them together before the meeting.  

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1A54x6ftMe/

Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQzk0uKwReFKSVcAjIvcQa10HUQScPsXLn9Qklr32RCDUKF-G9kS-3Rxm2N5PjDituBXa4DTuzU_qm4/pub

Dial in details:

Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Wednesday, December 18 · 7:00 – 9:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/nhu-qsgk-zzi
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 402-364-0138‬ PIN: ‪616 864 602‬#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/nhu-qsgk-zzi?pin=7203106506138

Thank you,

-Ragnarr Bliskegg

Seneschal of Ostgardr