Shire of Midland Vale and Shire of Old Stonebridges recognized as Cantons of the Crown Province of Østgarðr

May 1, 2025 Posted inCanton of Midland Vale, Canton of Old Stonebridges, Commons

Let it be known to all good populace of the Province of Østgarðr, the Shire of Midland Vale and the Shire of Old Stonebridges,

From the hands of the East Kingdom and the councils of the Society, word has come to us—a decree rendered upon a matter of great moment and unity.

Hear ye now this joyful proclamation:
The Shires of Midland Vale and Old Stonebridges are henceforth recognized as Cantons of the Crown Province of Østgarðr. This change takes effect as of this present week, by the will of our Kingdom and in accordance with Society law.

Long have we awaited this union. Through patient labor and a steadfast heart, we now see our efforts fulfilled. In the days to come, we shall amend our records to reflect this joyous joining, but let no delay hinder our celebration.

Thank you to the officers and the populace of Midland Vale and Old Stonebridge for their desire for this union and their support during this process.  Thank you to the East Kingdom for all the help to get this done.  Thank you to the Vicereines, officers and populace of Østgarðr for their patience and encouragement of this unification!  

Raise your voices and your cups, for on this day, we stand united as One Østgarðr!

Long live the King and Queen of the East!  Long live the Vicereines!  And long live the people of Østgarðr and the East!

A message from our Senechal – April AS 59 Commons

April 13, 2025 Posted inCommons
A wedding scene from the 15th century. British Library MS Royal 17 F. IV, f.65v Source

Greetings Ostgardr,

I hope you are all well and enjoying Spring.  We just ran a very successful Coronation and I know a lot of us are still recovering.  Because of that and with spring break for schools and several holidays coming up, we will be moving Commons back a week to April 23rd, 2025.  

I will send out a reminder next week.

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1You6icAVJ/

Thank you all,

-Ragnarr Bliskegg
He/Him
Seneschal of Ostgardr

Reading of Dante’s Inferno, or Ostgardr goes to Hell

March 23, 2025 Posted inEvent, History
Detail of a Portrait of Dante by Attilio Roncaldier mid 19th c. Source

Join us as we attend the 31st annual reading of selections from the Inferno. This year’s reading will take place in the Cathedral’s Crossing and will have some additional multimedia elements. Selected Cantos will be read by a wide variety of individuals. We are transitioning this event and look forward to sharing with everyone our new, creative endeavor. Part of the joy of Dante’s Inferno is its ever-changing adaptations, while remaining true to the heart of this epic presentation.

It is free to attend!

You can RSVP on the cathedral website here:
St. John the Divine’s RSVP page

If you’re on Facebook feel free to coordinate here.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1011185120922314/?rdid=PasiTGp46xVZV7e4

Deck the Halls – Our Seahorse Herald’s Official Report

January 24, 2025 Posted inEvent
Pictures from Deck the Halls, courtesy of Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin and Zahra de Andaluzia

Two courts were held at Deck the Halls of Valhalla, held on the 11th day of January in AS LIX. The first of these was held in the morning in which her Excellency Angelica di Nova Lipa welcomed all those who were present, recognized Carrick MacSeáin’s gift of Østgardr favors, and invited the event stewards Albrecht Anker and Arnora Kettilsdottir to speak about the games and classes. Court was then suspended until the afternoon.

The second of these courts was held after much enjoyment of games, classes and delicious dayboard. Her Excellency welcomed their Highnesses Ryouko’jin and Indrakshi to Court, who addressed all those present. Her Excellency then requested the presence of Thorfinnr Hróðgeirsson to induct him into the Order of the Seahorse. A scroll was presented, and the members of the Order of the Seahorse welcomed him into the Order. Vivat! Vivat! Vivat!

Reminded that a quest for the perfect lemon is underway, Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin was asked to come forward, in which he presented Her Excellency with a perfectly round and green citrus fruit. Her Excellency encourage Mathghamhain to continue his quest.

In the next order of business, taxes on the coinage held by the Coin Comisars was collected, and the winners of the games were announced. The first was winner with the most coins was Samson and his gang of Rogues, with second and third place won by the team of Østgarðr bards. An error in how coinage was collected for taxes was caught by His Highness, and as a result, our Lord Albrecht has been sent on a culinary tasting Quest.

To round out court, Her Excellency recognized all those who have in the past year, and are presently serving as officers, event stewards, and event staff. Banners of each of Østgarðr’s cantons were presented. Then, there being no further business, court was closed.

Lady Kunigunde Wedemann
Seahorse Herald
Crown Province of Østgardr
Pronouns: she/her/hers

Date change – A message from Ragnarr Bliskegg our Seneschal

January 9, 2025 Posted inBusiness Commons, Calendar, Commons
Mexican and Central American calendar systems – Source


Greetings Ostgardr,

Attention Ostgardr, after talking to some officers, we are going to be moving Ostgardr Commons to January 22nd this month.  Due to how the calendar worked this month and how several officers have told me they can’t make it this month, I am making the call to move the meeting back a week. 

Thank you all for understanding and I look forward to talking to you all on January 22nd!  

FB Event Link: https://www.facebook.com/share/15BZiykKWG/

Best,

Ragnarr bliskegg (he/him)

Seneschal of Ostgardr NYC

SCA