Østgarðr Provincial Court Report – Pennsic

At the 50th Pennsic War, Their Excellences did hold their Provincial Court. After a lively march accompanied by music courtesy of Østgarðr’s bardic champion the Foxy Bard, Their Excellencies first gave thanks to all who make their Pennsic camp possible: Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin as Pennsic camp coordinator and Brandr Aronsson for his role as Pennsic land agent. Gratitude was given to many others that helped make the Pennsic camp run; Alaxandiar Morda mac Matha, Evelyn de Trees, Caroline of Østgarðr, and Catelin Straquhin were explicitly called before Their Excellencies due to the work they put in.

The newcomers to whom this was their first Pennsic or even first event (those brave souls they may) were invited up and provided with tokens of gratitude for their presence. Sea Stars were also awarded to many of the populace as it is always the work done by many hands that lead to Østgarðr’s success.

The passing of accolades and tokens of gratitude were not limited to Their Excellencies, as two members of the populace were granted the ability to conduct their business in court. Ragnarr bliskegg shared the spoils of war from the hoard of the dragons they slayed to all fighters, both heavy and light, and all those who supported them. Padraig O’Bradaig, called Samson, regarded everyone with the tale of Albrecht Anker’s woes as the errant weatherman of Østgarðr camp, and gifted him a weather rock to improve his prediction skills. However, Their Excellencies had other reasons to allow this business, and after a mention of past misdeeds, presented both Samson and Albrecht with bunny ears to wear to Barleycorn. Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin was then called up to answer for his misdeed in attempting to sell Lion’s End to An Dubhaigeainn, of which he was given the task to find and present to Their Excellencies the perfect lemon.

Turning to more gracious business, Brandr Aronsson and Hrefna Aronsson were invited into court to be acknowledged for their contributions in providing the dayboard for last year’s Barleycorn and this year’s Crown Tournament hosted by Ostgardr. Hrefna was then made a companion of the Order of the Seahorse for her continuous service of which the previously stated was only an example.

Their Excellencies also found it fitting to add to two more Orders. The Order of the Silver Lantern gained a member in Lada Monguligin for her constant and beautiful work in the scribal arts, and The Order of the Sea Dog was awarded to Arnora Kettisdottir for her continuous service to the Canton of Brokenbridge.

Thus concludes the court business, held at the 50th Pennsic War on August 10th, A.S. 58.

Upcoming in Østgarðr: August 14th to August 27th

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

Mon.
8/14
7:30 pm –
9:30 pm
Lions End Virtual Commons & Social
Canton of Lions End
(online)
Details
Tue.
8/15
6:00 pm –
10:00 pm
Østgarðr Fighting Practice (no fencing this week)
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details
Wed.
8/16
7:00 pm –
9:00 pm
Østgarðr Provincial Commons Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details
Thu.
8/17
7:00 pm –
8:00 pm
Canceled: Østgarðr Arts and Crafts Night
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details

and next week…

Mon.
8/21
8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)
Details
Tue.
8/22
6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details

Upcoming in Østgarðr: July 17th to July 30th

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

Mon.
7/17
8:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Brokenbridge Commons
Canton of Brokenbridge
(online)
Details
Tue.
7/18
6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details
Wed.
7/19
7:00 p.m. –
9:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Provincial Commons & Social
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(online)
Details
Sun.
7/23
7:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Arts and Crafts Night Pennsic Project at Sofya’s
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Queens, NY)
Details

and next week…

Mon.
7/24
7:00 p.m. –
7:30 p.m.
Appleholm Commons
Canton of Appleholm (formerly Whyt Whey)
(online)
Details
Tue.
7/25
6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details

Upcoming in Østgarðr: July 3rd to July 16th

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.

Come to the Østgarðr Pre-Pennsic Melee Practice

The Crown Province of Ostgardr, flush with enough new fighters to field an ice hockey team, is hosting a “last-chance-before-Pennsic” melee practice, right here in one of the most car-accessible parks in NYC! (which is also less than a half mile from the famous, century-old Bohemian Beer Garden).

This event will have two melee fields, one for armored combat, one for rapier fencing, dedicated to melee training for Pennsic. Both fighting units and individual fighters are invited to attend. The idea is to prepare the new fighters for as much of what they should expect at Pennsic as we can, while the experienced and established fighters and units can practice what they know and try new things before facing the Might of the Midrealm on the field at Cooper’s Lake.

We will be holding authorizations at this event.

We regret that there will be no missile or siege weapons of any kind at this practice. The public will be too close and all around us.

The site is Astoria Park, conveniently located less than a mile from the RFK (Triboro) Bridge. There is a parking lot, not far from the field we have reserved, and an entrance much closer to it, so you can drop stuff at the entrance and then go park your car if you wish.

There is no site fee, as this is a public park. The event runs from 10 AM – 6 PM, with an hour before and an hour after for set-up and cleanup. You may come as early as you like, and stay as long as you want to enjoy the park, because it is quite a lovely park and the sun will rise early and set late.

We are working on the plan for refreshments during the day, but we definitely will be going to the Bohemian Beer Garden afterwards.


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 26th to July 16th

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

Tue.
6/20
6:00 p.m. –
10:00 p.m.
Østgarðr Fighting & Fencing Practice
Crown Province of Østgarðr
(Brooklyn, NY)
Details

And next week…

Sun.
7/9
10 a.m. –
6 p.m.
Østgarðr War Practice
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.

Upcoming in Østgarðr: June 19th to June 25th

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.