A message from our Vicerines – Pennsic LI camping and pre-registration

June 7, 2024 Posted inPennsic
Astrological chart and Zeus c. 1543-1544 Source

Pennsic countdown is on!! We’re not panicking…much…

If you would like to camp with Ostgardr, register as soon as possible. Please remember to choose Ostgardr as your Landgroup so we have space in camp for you.

If you are not currently a resident of Ostgardr and would like to camp with us, please contact Angelica and me before registering.

viceregents@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org

Here are some important dates to remember:

Registration Ends (Online – Paid) June 14, 2024 11:59pm EDT

Registration Ends (Online – Unpaid) July 4, 2024 11:59pm EDT

Pennsic Starts on Friday, July 26, 2024, 9:00am; camping opens after Land Grab is completed (ironing out of camp boundaries, usually done by Saturday)

We will schedule a Pennsic meeting in the next few weeks to discuss camping in Ostgardr and address any questions or concerns.

We are looking forward to seeing all of you at Pennsic 51!

Angelica and Sofya

Pennsic Pre-Registration Link

Upcoming in Østgarðr: July 3rd to July 16th

July 3, 2023 Posted inArts & Sciences, Calendar, Canton of Lions End, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Pennsic, Regularly Scheduled

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

Sun.
7/9		10 a.m. –
6 p.m.		Østgarðr Pre-Pennsic War Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Queens, NY)		Details

And next week…

Mon.
7/10		7:30 p.m. –
9:30 p.m.		Lions End Virtual Commons & Social
Canton of Lions End
(online)		Details
Tue.
7/11		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
7/12		7:00 p.m. –
8:30 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Pennsic Camp Meeting
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sun.
7/16		12:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.		Introductory Mead-Making Class
Canton of Lions End
(Sea Cliff, 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: June 19th to June 25th

June 21, 2023 Posted inA&S Night, Arts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Commons, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Pennsic, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons

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

Mon.
6/19		8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Cancelled: Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)		Details
Tue.
6/20		6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
6/21		7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Thu.
6/22		7:00 p.m. –
8:30 p.m.		Østgarðr Pennsic Camp Meeting
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Fri.
6/23		7:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Arts & Crafts Night
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Queens, 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.

Pennsic 50 Østgarðr Encampment

May 7, 2023 Posted inPennsic

Greetings!

Hard to believe, but Pennic 50 is less than 100 days away!

We are expecting a larger-than-usual Ostgardr camp, and we already have quite a number of registered campers and requests to join our camp.

Some quick notes regarding Ostgardr Pennsic camping.

  • Brandrr is our land agent. Brandrr will secure prime real estate so we have enough campable space for all of us. Thank you, Brandrr, for taking on this role.
  • Mathghamhain Ua Ruadhain is our camp master. He will work on the camp layout, organize camp needs and be responsible for collecting camp fees. We appreciate Mathghamhain agreeing to take on this responsibility.
  • We are grateful Hrefna Aronsson volunteered to organize our Potluck dinner Thursday night of War Week. I hear a pig roast is on the menu!
  • If you plan on camping with Ostgardr and you are not from Ostgardr, please email your request to Angelica and me prior to registering: viceregents@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org
  • Please sign up to our Ostgardr Pennsic 50 Camp on Facebook group for camp information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/414618855387861 This FB group will have up-to-date information and is a good place to ask questions.
  • Please keep in mind online Pennsic registration ends July 6th for unpaid registrations and June 11th for paid registrations. Mail-in registration ends May 31, 2023.
  • If you do not register to camp with us prior to the paid registration deadline, we will do our best to accommodate your request however, keep in mind you might be sleeping on a slope.
  • Mark your calendars: On May 24th at 7PM, we scheduled an online Pennsic camp meeting. The meeting is on the Ostgardr calendar and included here. Please make every attempt to attend. We will try to have minutes of the meeting for those who could not attend.

We are very excited to have you camp with Ostgardr and share in the Pennsic 50-Year Anniversary Celebration!

YIS,

Angelica and Sofya

Vicereines, Crown Province of Ostgardr

viceregents@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org

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: March 20th to April 3rd

March 19, 2023 Posted inBusiness Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Commons, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Pennsic, Regularly Scheduled

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

Mon.
3/20		8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
3/22		6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)		Details

And next week…

Wed.
3/29		6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)		Details
Wed.
3/29		Pennsic 101 Class Online
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.

Come to the Pennsic 101 Class

March 19, 2023 Posted inCalendar, Pennsic

Pennsic pre-reg has opened, and people are starting to think about Pennsic, so…

Pennsic 101 class ONLINE – Wednesday 3/29/23 7pm Eastern ***Class will not be recorded***

You want to go to Pennsic! Everyone you talk to makes it sound like so much fun… but you’ve never done anything like this, so… now what do you do?

Come to Pennsic 101 on Wednesday March 29 2023 at 7pm to find out! (Those with Pennsic experience are very welcome – I don’t know everything, plus I’ve had 40+ year veterans learn something new in this class!)

The class will be held ONLINE. The class will be held via Google Meet. Class link will be posted the day before. Check here for the link.

Pennsic is a 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 manage to get your things to Pennsic and what you can expect when you finally get there and get set up. If you have garb you’ve already made and are not sure it’s Pennsic-ready, bring it. We can help you decide.

I look forward to seeing you there!

YIS Lady Jenna Childslayer, Class Hostess

Upcoming in Østgarðr: February 13th to February 26th

February 12, 2023 Posted inA&S Night, Annals, Arts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Canton of Lions End, Commons, Dance, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Pennsic, Positions, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons, Uncategorized

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

Mon.
2/13		7:30 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Lions End Virtual Commons & Social
Canton of Lions End
(online)		Details
Wed.
2/15		6:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Winter Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Manhattan, NY)		Details
Wed.
2/15		7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Thu.
2/16		7:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Arts and Crafts Night
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sat.
2/18		2:00 p.m. –
3:00 p.m.		Pennsic 101 Class
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)		Details
Sun.
2/19		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…

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

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.

Østgarðr Provincial Court at Pennsic

August 22, 2022 Posted inAnnals, Pennsic


















At the 49th Pennsic War, Their Excellences did hold their Pennsic Provincial Court. 





After words of greeting, Their Excellencies gave thanks to all who make their Pennsic camp possible: Arnora Ketilsdottir for her role as Pennsic camp coordinator, Brandr Aronsson for his role as Pennsic land agent, Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin for planning the organization of the camp, and Alienor Salton for her help in keeping the camp running.









Then Østgarðr favors were spread amongst the populace that had yet to receive one, and once that was done all Østgarðr fighters were asked to enter court to accept the praise of the Vicereine for inspiring her reentry into their craft. One of these fighters, Perez ben Meir Gershorn, was subsequently called back into court to be presented with his Silver Tyger medallion due upon him, as it had been granted in the ethereal realm (the scroll unfortunately still within the ethereal realm that is the postal service).





Their Excellencies also were able to induct Jacqueline Helene Loisel into their Order of the Silver Lantern, a task started in AS 54, for her work in the creation and teaching of garb making.  As for other bestowal of awards, They added Berakha bat Mira v’Shlomo to their Order of the Sea Dog for her studious work of promoting the learning of arts and sciences within Whyt Whey, Ragnarr bliskegg to the Order of the Silver Sea-Lion for his martial prowess, and Drasma Dragomira to the Order of the Seahorse for her work as provincial herald.





Several members of the populace also presented business within the court.  Ragnarr bliskegg presented Their Excellences with a knife he made, topped with the image of one of their yaks and the handle comprised of the bamboo battled with to hold the coronation banners.  Alienor Salton, along with a few others, conducted a ceremony tying the lands, water, and air of Østgarðr to their home at Pennsic, and Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin petitioned for the completion his years long quest in finding Their Excellencies’ yaks by ensuring their and their caretaker’s future needs via a donation to The Kamzang Fund in the name of the Province, of which Their Excellencies, upon consultation with the wronged party, granted.





And thus concludes the second to last court of Their Excellencies Suuder Il-Khan and Lada Il-Khatun, held the 11th of August, AS 57.





~~~~~
Drasma Seahorse
Østgarðr Herald














	




	
	

		Celebration of Life at Pennsic	





July 5, 2022		
			
		
		Posted inIn Memoriam, Pennsic




	

The Crown Province of Ostgardr invites you to attend a Celebration of Life ceremony to honor the lives and contributions of our SCA friends and family now passed on.





The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted how we live and work, limiting our ability to interact with others and freely move about in the world and also affecting our ability to pay tribute to loved ones who have passed on. But instead of grief, we choose to pay respect to our departed loved ones’ remarkable and joyful lives.





The ceremony will begin with an opening poem, a moment of silence, share stories, poems, or words of remembrance around the fire, and end with a song. The ceremony will be an hour long. If you would like to continue to share stories after the ceremony has concluded, you are welcome to do so.





The Ceremony of Life will begin after our Potluck dinner and Court, scheduled for 5:30 pm at the Ostgardr encampment at Pennsic, Thursday of War Week (August 11th). Ostgardr Camp is at Block E04, on Chandler’s Lane, a few feet from the intersection of Chandler’s Road/High Road/Brewer’s Road/Via Chingis Path.





If you would like your loved one memorialized at the ceremony:





  • Email a picture of your loved one, preferably in garb. The picture will be framed for display.
  • If you are attending Pennsic and would like to share a story, poem, or words of remembrance, please let me know so I can add you to the schedule.
  • If you are not attending Pennsic but would like to have a story or poem read out loud, please forward the information to me.





Please send all information to: 206055@members.eastkingdom.org.





We hope to see you there.





Yours in Service,





Sofya Gianetta di Trieste, OL





Coordinator














	




	
	

		Upcoming in Ostgardr: July 4th – July 17th	





July 5, 2022		
			
		
		Posted inArchery, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Brokenbridge, Canton of Lions End, Canton of Whyt Whey, Combat, Commons, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities, Pennsic, Regularly Scheduled, Social Commons




	

Here is what is going on this week in Østgarðr. Join us for…





Tue.
7/5		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Thu.
7/7		7:00 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Whyt Whey Quarterly Commons
Canton of Whyt Whey
(online)		Details
to Follow
Fri.
7/8		7:30 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Lions End July Commons & Social
Canton of Lions End
(online)		Details
Sat.
7/10		11:00 a.m.
–
12:00 p.m.		Brokenbridge June Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)		Details
Sat. 
7/10		1:30 p.m.
–
3:30 p.m.		Northern Østgarðr Archery Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr 
(Cortlandy Manor, NY)		Details





and next week…





Tue.
7/12		7:00 p.m.
–
10:00 p.m.		Østgarðr Fencing & Fighting Practice
Canton of Brokenbridge
(Brooklyn, NY)		Details
Wed.
7/13		8:00 p.m.
–
9:00 p.m.		Pennsic 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.





Masking Requirements. All attendees at indoor events are required to wear masks in compliance with the East Kingdom COVID policy.





COVID Event check-in process. All attendees who are eligible to be vaccinated still need to show either proof of full vaccination or a medically-supervised negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of the in-person gathering. Event staff will continue to check this documentation. Attendees over the age of 18 also still need to show a gov’t-issued photo ID or SCA blue card with the same name as the vaccination card/negative test results.





Host/event staff no longer need to collect contact tracing information.
As part of the check-in process for attending an in-person gathering, the ATTENDEE will sign a form attesting to the following: “By signing below, you are confirming that you have presented proper identification, along with either proof of being fully vaccinated or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the event. (If you present proof of a negative COVID test it must comply with the current SCA COVIDSafe rules)”.