Come and Compete in the Østgarðr Bardic Championships

As the nights draw longer and the cold sets in it is considered tradition to join among the fire and tell stories. We sing songs, hold hands, and give words to the thoughts within our hearts; all in the hope that the long nights will become shorter and the sunlight will grow hot.

In the middle of these long nights, our imaginations run. We speak of spectres from the past, of myths, legends, and the creatures that walk under the moon and stars. We give voices to the things we see and hear, but cannot reason.

For Deck the Halls of Valhalla, we invite all bards to tell us their best winter themed stories. Speak to us of your own spectres, creatures, myths and legends to entertain us in the long night. Whether you seek to compete, to share your songs and tales or simply to listen and admire the tales of others, come and join us for…

The Østgarðr Provincial Bardic Championships

at Deck the Halls of Valhalla, an ethereal event hosted by the Canton of Broken Bridge

Where: Online via Google Meet at http://meet.google.com/kji-wfai-tkb

When: Saturday, January 29th – event begins at 6:00 p.m. EST, The Bardic Championship begins at 7:30 p.m. EST

Full Event Detail: https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=3774


Bardic Competition Rules

This year our Viceregents and Bardic Champion will be judging on several parameters for the competition. Two winners will be chosen from the competition: best populace performance and the new Østgarðr Bardic Champion.

Storytelling

Those that wish to compete to be the next champion must tell a story. The story can be in spoken word or in song. The story will be defined as: a piece of entertainment with a beginning, middle, and end. Historical documentation is not required, only that the song is appropriate for the theme of the event. Bonus points will be given for those that have short explanations or context for their piece and performance. Explanations/context must stay under 30 seconds to be considered for bonus points.

Contestants will need to keep performances under 5 minutes due to time constraints of the event.

Visual Components

Your camera is your stage! Those that choose to participate will also be judged on the visual components of their entry; this will include backdrop props, outfits, puppets, and everything in between. The quality of your webcam or microphone will not be considered for judging. Bonus points will be given for entrants that coordinate their visual components with the theme of the event.

There are no prerequisites for joining the competition, and participation in the competition is purely optional. There will be a bardic circle afterwards hosted by Nobilis Berakha bat Mira v’Shlomo.

We look forward to seeing you at Deck the Halls of Valhalla!

  • Catelin Straquihin, Armiger and 2019 Bardic Champion

Upcoming in Østgarðr: Jan 17th – 30th

This week is full of commons and other virtual gatherings…

Wed. 1/197 p.m. –
9:30 p.m.
Østgarðr Provincial Commons
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details Link
Sun. 1/2311 a.m. –
1 p.m.
Brokenbridge Virtual Commons and Arts & Sciences class
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)
Details Link
Sun. 1/23 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.Meet the Østgarðr Viceregal Candidates #1
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details Link

And next week…

Thu.
1/27
7 p.m. – 9 p.m.Meet the Østgarðr Viceregal Candidates #2
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details
Link
Sat.
1/29
6 p.m. – 11 p.m.Event: Deck the Halls of Valhalla
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)
Details
Link

Meet the Viceregal Candidates

Greetings to Our beloved Populace,

With the new year here, we are heading full swing into the Viceregal succession polling. We are excited and proud to see three slates of candidates who have stepped forward with desire to be the next Viceregents of .

We will hold 2 virtual meet the candidates nights:
Sunday 1/23 @ 6pm to 8pm
Thursday 1/27 @ 7pm to 9pm

These will be held via Google Meet at https://meet.google.com/ezo-fdtg-ivh

We are going to do our best to get these recorded and shared with the populace so anyone who may not be able to attend can view them later. We will post details to virtual meetings shortly.

At the virtual meet the candidates nights the populace will have an opportunity to ask the candidates questions directly or they can submit questions to Suuder and myself ahead of time at viceregents@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org We will keep all questions submitted ahead of time anonymous.

Everyone is welcome to attend and quiz the candidates on all things from their views on various SCA topics to what their favorite ice cream flavor is.

Look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.

In service,
Lada and Suuder

East Kingdom Remains Remote Only

Good evening East Kingdom Populace,

Their Majesties and Their Highnesses, with the Office of the Seneschal, thank the Kingdom for your support regarding the decision to close down all in-person activities until January 17th.

Therefore, we have decided to extend the shut-down of all in-person activities in the East Kingdom for two additional weeks, through February 1st. We will meet on January 31st and will have an update on February 1st. We are in touch with the staff for events in the first two weeks of February at this time.

As always, we urge East’s Tyger populace to take good care of yourselves: practice social distancing, wear good masks correctly at all times in public, and stay home when feeling ill or if someone you’ve recently been in close contact with becomes ill. We look forward to seeing folks in person soon.

In service to the Kingdom,
Medhbh inghean Ui Cheallaigh, Kingdom Seneschal
Audrye Beneyt, Kingdom Seneschal-Elect
Ioannes II and Honig II, Emperor and Empress
Ryouko’jin and Indrakshi, Heirs to the Tyger Throne

Reposted from the East Kingdom Facebook Group 1/16/2022

Learn how to thrive at the Pennsic War

The Canton of Lions is pleased to announce the return of Pennsic 101: A Newcomer’s Guide to the Pennsic War on Monday, December 27th at 7:00 p.m.

Please join our own Lady Jenna Childerslayer as she conducts a class on how to prepare for Pennsic. In Jenna’s own words: “Pennsic is a most wonderful SCA event and attending this class will help you to both prepare and have the best time possible. We will discuss how to prepare for Pennsic, what you will need to do and bring. We will answer questions you may have on how to get your things to Pennsic and what you can expect when you finally get there and get set up.

There is an extensive class handout (essentially the class notes) that will be made available as a
PDF. Please have a way to jot down questions, there will be plenty of opportunities to ask them!
Time permitting we’ll also take a quick look at budgeting for the trip/what expenses to expect.
This class will NOT be recorded.”

This class will be held online via Google Meet. Here is the joining information for the class:

Google Meet joining info

Monday Dec 27, 7pm Eastern.
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/gjs-egpx-mrz

Upcoming in Østgarðr: Dec 20th – Jan 2nd

With the coming of the Holidays season, activity in the Crown Province will slow little bit. Still, check out what his going on this week…

Wed. 12/226:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Østgarðr Winter Fighting Practice
Canton of Whyt Whey
(Manhattan – New York, NY)
Details

and next week…

Mon. 12/277:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.Class: Pennsic 101
Canton of Lions End
(online)
Details
Wed. 12/296:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Østgarðr Winter Fighting Practice
Canton of Whyt Whey
(Manhattan – New York, NY)
Details

Østgarðr Winter Fighting Practice

From the Provincial Knight Marshal,

The Crown Province of Østgarðr will be holding a weekly indoor fighter practice on Wednesday evenings from 6-8 PM at the Manhattanville Community Center at 530 W. 133rd St, New York, NY 10057. The site has bathrooms with running hot water, and it’s free.

We have access to this space thanks to Gladiators NYC, who trains there on the same night. They may also allow us some use of there armor repair facilities.

When you get there, say that you are here for “Gladiators NYC” and they will point you in the right direction. They will, however, ask you to fill out a form the first time you come in to this space owned by a non-profit neighborhood organization.

Since this is still an official SCA practice, all current SCA, Inc. and East Kingdom masking protocols will be in effect for our people. As this is a shared community space, people with other groups in the center may not be masked. Please read the East Kingdom Health Acknowledgement at the bottom of this announcement.

By Public Transit: The nearest subway stop is 125th St or 137th St on the 1 train. Expect a several block walk from either station. The site is also near stops for the M4, M11, M100 and M101 buses.

By Car: Street Parking is available, but finding a spot can be extremely challenging (it is Manhattan). If you contact me, I or someone else can meet you at your car and get your stuff inside while you find parking.

I hope to see you there!

– Lord Ervald LaCoudre Edwardson the Optimistic

Health Acknowledgement

By attending this event, you are confirming that you (as well as any minors that you are parent or guardian for):

➢ Are not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 as identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at CDC.gov, including but not limited to:

  • Fever or chills
  • Dry cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
  • Muscle or body aches
  • New loss of sense of tase or smell

➢ Have not been near someone with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 within the last 14 days without following CDC guidance for self-quarantine;

➢ Agree to follow all COVID safety restrictions imposed by the SCA, the event site, and/or local, state, provincial, or federal government or health authorities.

Upcoming in Østgarðr: Dec 6th – Dec 19th

Come join us for some medieval activity this week…

Wed. 12/87 p.m. – 9 p.m.Østgarðr Ethereal Bardic Circle
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details
Fri. 12/108 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Lions End Virtual Commons and Social
Canton of Lions End
(online)
Details

and next week…

Wed. 12/157:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Østgarðr Provincial Commons
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details to Follow
Sat. 12/188:00 p.m. – 11 p.m.Whyt Whey Saturday Night Solar
Canton of Whyt Whey
(Online)
Details to Follow

Lions End December Virtual Commons & Social

Greetings from Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi, Seneschal of Lions End,

This will be my final meeting as Seneschal of Lions End. Please join us to discuss future events, practices, and workshops, including our Spring Schola and possibly a demo in Farmingdale.

When: Friday December 10, 2021 from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where: Join us on Google Meet
meet.google.com/kiw-bwhp-keg

Østgarðr Trim is Coming

The design for Østgarðr Seahorse trim from Calontir Trim has been selected, and Il-Khatun Lada is gathering information for pre-ordering. Pre-orders for at least 300 yards are needed to have the trim made. The cost for the trim will be $3 per yard. If there are 500+ yards in pre-orders, the price will drop $2.50 per yard. The current goal is to assemble preorders by January 4, 2022. It tends to take 6 to 8 weeks for the trim to be run and delivered. If you are interested in placing a pre-order for the trim, please contact Il-Khatun Lada Monguligin by email vicereine@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org.