Crown Province of Østgarðr

A letter from our Seneschal

January 1, 2024 By Østgarðr Webminister Positions, What's new

To the Populace of the Crown Province of Østgarðr,

Happy New Year to all my fellow Østgarðians! This is my first official hello as your new Seneschal. This will be an exciting time for me as I work to get up to speed with everything that is going on within the Province. I am truly looking forward to working with you all to make the Crown Province excel in this coming year.

I first want to thank Lord Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi for all your hard work as Seneschal of Østgarðr. Your leadership has been valuable to the Province and I hope that I can continue all the good work you have done for us.

To all the Canton Seneschals, I can’t wait to work with you all. I will be reaching out this week to formally introduce myself and see what help you need and what major issues you are dealing with. I want to make sure our Cantons are strong and healthy and will help where I can.

To all the returning officers of Østgarðr, thank you for your continued service. Your knowledge and experience of the workings of your position will be invaluable during this time. You are the backbone of our Province and appreciate your continued support.

To all the new officers of Østgarðr, thank you for stepping up. As a new officer also, I probably know some of the feelings you are experiencing right now. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. If you are in a position that you need help or guidance with, please let me know and let’s work on it together to help you succeed!

And last but by no means least, to the populace of Østgarðr, thank you for your support. Thank you for being with us and being part of the SCA. I have heard some exciting things are coming and I look forward to what we all can accomplish together.

-Ragnarr Blaskegg

Seneschal of Østgarðr

Welcome to the new Ostgardr Officers

December 31, 2023 By Friderich Positions

Congratulations and welcome to our new and returning Provincial Officers. All of those listed below are beginning new, two year terms on January 1st.

Lord Ragnarr Blaskegg – Seneschal
Armiger Catelin Straquhin – Chatelaine
Bóaire Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin – Herald, Historian, Chamberlain
Lord Albrecht Anker – Knight Marshal
Lord Alexander MacLachlan – Fencing Captain
Lady Arnora Ketilsdottir – Youth Marshal
Baron Suuder Saran – Archery Captain
Lord Antonius Gracchus called Twyg – Webminister

A New Acting Chatelaine and Accepting Chatelaine Candidates

December 19, 2023 By Østgarðr Webminister Positions, What's new

I would like to extend my thanks to Lord Albrecht Anker for his service as Provincial Chatelaine and for his continuing service to the Province. I would also like to thank Armiger Catelin Straquhin for stepping up as our Acting Chatelaine.

The Province is accepting nominations for Chatelaine until December 26th. If there are no other candidates, in accordance with our charter, the Provincial Officers will vote starting on December 27th and ending December 31st.

If there is another candidate, then the election will be open to the populace of Østgarðr who are registered members of the SCA and are at least 14 years old. The earliest the election would take place will be January 28th.

Yours In Service,

Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi

長島一路宇治道

He/Him/His

Østgarðr Seneschal

Upcoming in Østgarðr: December 18th to December 31st

December 19, 2023 By Østgarðr Webminister Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Northpass, Commons, Regularly Scheduled

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

Mon. 12/18	7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.	Northpass Business Meeting (Rescheduled) Canton of Northpass (online)	Details
Wed. 12/20	7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.	Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social Crown Province of Østgarðr (online)	Details

And check the Ostgardr calendar to see what is upcoming in the new year.

Happy holidays!

Coming in January: Indoor Fighting & Fencing Practice

December 13, 2023 By Østgarðr Webminister Calendar, Fencing, Heavy Fighting, Martial Activities

We are excited to host our first indoor winter fighter practice!
Join us at the Kingsland Bar & Grill 269 Norman Ave #3634, Brooklyn, NY 11222 on Sunday 1/14 from 12 to 3pm.

*Do you want to learn to fight like the knights of the middle ages? Our Armored Combat practice is a full contact sport. We fight with heavy wooden weapons made from rattan and wear metal and leather armor for protection.

*Do you want to learn fine control of the blade like the duelists of the Renaissance? Our Historical Fencing practice is a limited-contact sport. We fight with light metal swords and wear protective gear and fencing masks to keep each other safe.

The practice will be held in a 1-on-1 duelist format to get us ready for Birka tourneys both the fencing and Bear Pit armored combat.

AMENITIES:
– PARKING! plenty of street parking right by the venue.
– Bathrooms on site
– Indoor heated location to change in
– Brick over pizza and a full bar to celebrate our success afterwards

Suggested donation $10 per person

SPACE RESTRICTIONS: Due to space restrictions no pole arms or spears will be allowed

From the Viceregents

December 13, 2023 By Østgarðr Webminister Annals, What's new

I must admit, I dropped the ball.

Usually, I’m all about sharing the awesome stuff our community does, but after having a blast cheering on our fighters at 100 Minutes War, I totally spaced on coming back to spread the joy and pride of the day.

Furthermore, I failed to communicate the well-deserved recognition bestowed upon two of our esteemed citizens by Their Majesties.

Congratulations to Zahra de Andaluzia for her induction into the Order of the Maunche and Abu-Duruz Ibrahim al-Rashid ibn Musa al-Rashid for his induction into the Order of the Golden Rapier. Their achievements are truly commendable, and I apologize for not promptly celebrating and sharing these moments of honor and accomplishment.

Vivat! Vivat! Vivat!Sofya and AngelicaViceregents, Crown Province of Ostgardr

Upcoming in Østgarðr: November 27th to December 10th

November 28, 2023 By Østgarðr Webminister A&S Night, Arts & Sciences, Business Commons, Calendar, Canton of Northpass, Commons, Positions, Regularly Scheduled

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

Wed. 11/29	7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.	Meet the Candidates for Provincial Seneschal Crown Province of Østgarðr (online)	Details
Sun. 12/3	Cancelled	*Cancelled* Cooking Class: How to be a Dayboard Head Cook Crown Province of Østgarðr (Brooklyn, NY)

And next week…

Mon. 12/4	7:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.	Northpass Business Meeting Canton of Northpass (online)	Details
Sun. 12/10	2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.	Northpass Sunday Solar: Brewing – Tasty Winter Drinks Canton of Northpass (New Rochelle, NY & online)	Details

Ostgardr Provincial Officer Election 2023 – Voting Information Included

November 21, 2023 By Friderich Positions

Provincial Seneschal Election

The Crown Province of Østgarðr is currently holding elections for the position of Seneschal (local chapter president). The winner of this election will hold the office for a two year term, beginning January 1, 2023.

There are two candidates for the office (listed below with links to their respective letters of intent for the office and East Kingdom Wiki pages):

Nagashima Ichiro Ujimichi (called Uji) Letter of Intent; Wiki
Ragnarr Blaskegg Letter of Intent; Wiki

All Østgarðrians 14 years old or older who are currently registered members of the SCA, are eligible and encouraged to vote for the candidate they would prefer to have as Seneschal of Østgarðr. Voting ends on December 19, 2023. To vote, please complete the online form linked below:

Østgarðr Election Voting Form

Please note, due to ongoing issues with the SCA member database, you may be asked in a follow-up email to confirm your membership status.

If you have any questions about the election process, please contact their Excellencies, the Viceregents of Østgarðr at Viceregents@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org.

Confirmation of Other Officers

Additionally, there are seven other Provincial officer positions where only one candidate stepped forward to serve during the nomination period. They are:

Knight Marshal: Albrecht Anker
Herald: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin
Marshal of Fence: Alexander MacLachlan
Youth Marshal: Arnora Ketilsdottir
Webminister: Antonius Gracus (called Twyg)
Historian: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin
Chamberlain: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin

When only one candidate has stepped forward for an officer position, the Provincial Officers Council votes on the approval of the candidates in accordance with the Provincial Charter (section V.H). The results of this vote by the Officers council, will be announced at the Provincial Commons meeting on December 20, 2023.

If you have questions about this selection process, please contact the Provincial Seneschal at seneschal@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org or their Excellencies, the Viceregents of Østgarðr at Viceregents@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org.

Officers without Candidates

Currently there is one provincial officer position without a candidate:

Archery Captain

If you are interested in filling this position please contact the Provincial Seneschal at seneschal@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org for more information.