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Spring 2025 Crown Tournament List of Ryouko’jin and Indrakshi

Without further ado: 

Spring 2025 Crown Tournament List of Ryouko’jin and Indrakshi
Sorted by precedence of higher ranked member of the pair

1. Baroness Leana Doucet fighting for Sir Reinhart Basarab Draculesti
2. Caoilfhionn inghean Fhaoláin, Dux, fighting for Syr Brennan mac Fearghus
3. Jarl Valgard Stonecleaver fighting for Doctor Canicus Ultramontis
4. Doctor Canicus Ultramontis fighting for Jarl Valgard Stonecleaver
5. Countess Chatricam Meghanta (Meggie) fighting for Master Donovan Shinnock
6. Master Donovan Shinnock fighting for Countess Chatricam Meghanta (Meggie)
7. Jarl Ozurr the Bootgiver fighting for Lady Hemma Eilika Schweinfurt von Nurnberg
8. Kurnfurst Matthias Grunwald fighting for Dona Magdalena von Kirschberg      
9. Dona Magdalena von Kirschberg fighting for Kurnfurst Matthias Grunwald
10. Noble Rose Erembourc fighting for Viscondesa Jimena Montoya
11. Master Lawrence Thornguard fighting for Master Collin Monroe of Tadcaster        
12. Master Collin Monroe of Tadcaster fighting for Master Lawrence Thornguard
13. Sir Tanaka Raiko fighting for Baroness Sofia Staritskaya
14. Master Thomas de Castellan fighting for Baroness Mylisant Grey
15. Master Nataliia Anastasiia Evgenova fighting for Master Ogedei Becinjab
16. Master Ogedei Becinjab fighting for Master Nataliia Anastasiia Evgenova
17. Magister Owyn Greenwood  fighting for Mistress Katherine Barr of Cumberland
18. Don Olan Blackhand fighting for Master Conrad Connor MacAllyn
19. Doctor William Deth fighting for Sir Aonghas Mac Labhruinn du Brus
20. Larifathir Grim the Skald fighting for Lady Aethelflaed Brewbane
21. Don Jon Radburne fighting for Baroness Julianna von Altenfeld        
22. Master Jean Xavier Boullier fighting for Maestra Gianetta Lucia Allegretta
23. Lord Douglas Douglas fighting for Mistress Aife ingen Chonchobhair in Derthaige
24. Master Godric of Hamtun fighting for Mistress Margaret of Rochester  
25. Master Erhart von Stuttgart fighting for Mistress Amy Webbe
26. Thane Aethelhawk Keyfinder fighting for Baroness Siubhan Wallace
27. Sir Tiberius Iulius Rufus Primus fighting for Lord Vopiscus Rufius Donatus
28. Baroness Leonete d’Angely fighting for Sir Ketilfastr Thorkilson        
29. Maestro Orlando di Sforza fighting for Pendefiges Charis Accipiter
30. Maitresse Camille des Jardins fighting for Don Xavier the Sinister        
31. Don Xavier the Sinister fighting for Maitresse Camille de Jardins
32. Colonel Christian Woolfe fighting for Magister Mat Wyck
33. Magister Mat Wyck fighting for Colonel Christian Woolfe
34. Doyen Richard Crowe fighting for Lady Ameria Browne
35. Maestro Vettorio Antonello fighting for Voevoda Lada Monguligin
36. Master Jacob of Dunmore fighting for April
37. Mistress Caitrina Gordon (Katya) fighting for Syr Sterling de la Rosa
38. Master Llewellyn Walsh fighting for Baroness Mægwynn filia Brun
39. Dame Ysmay de Lynn fighting for Mistress Wentlyanna Bengrek
40. Mistress Wentlyanna Bengrek fighting for Dame Ysmay de Lynn
41. Syr Thorin mac Cianain fighting for Magistra Audrye Beneyt        
42. Sir Pandarus fighting for Sir Timeria Sthenone (Timbrien)
43. Magister Gaius Claudius Valerianus fighting for Lady Cezilia Raposa
44. Maister Brendan Firebow fighting for Lady Sisuile Butler
45. Master Declan Gobha fighting for Baroness Aibhilin inghean Ui Phaidin
46. Don Gregori Rogue Montana fighting for Mistress Syrine Al-Sakina Bint Houriya
47. Master Robert Tytes fighting for Master Yin Jinyu
48. Master Yin Jinyu fighting for Master Robert Tytes
49. Cempa Alastar Tucker fighting for Kara Njalsdottir, Shieldbiter
50. Kara Njalsdottir, Shieldbiter, fighting for Cempa Alastar Tucker
51. Dame Alanna of Skye fighting for Lord Thráinn Steinsson
52. Mèstra Isabel del Okes fighting for Baroness Wynflæd aet Hamtunscire
53. Oide Cedric of the Floppy Hat fighting for Signora Aurelia Colleoni a’Buccafurno
54. Signora Aurelia Colleoni a’Buccafurno fighting for Oide Cedric of the Floppy Hat      
55. Master Eldrich Gaiman fighting for Lady Mairi Crawford
56. Sir Gilbert Christian Blackmoore (Gilchrist) fighting for Lady Rosalie Jane Blackmoore
57. Don Magnus Morte fighting for Mistress Amée le Mort
58. Meistari AEsa Ormstunga fighting for Scholar Aziza Andrade      
59. Scholar Aziza Andrade fighting for Meistari AEsa Ormstunga
60. Lord Brian le Wolfhunt fighting for Baroness Clarice d’Allaines-le-Comte
61. Baron Eliyahu al-Talhi fighting for Baroness Maria Charries        
62. Don Rodrigo Medina de la Mar fighting for Baroness Bianca Anguissola
63. Lord Bo of Malagentia fighting for Hatun Saruca bint Lazari        
64. Baroness Liadan ingen Chineada fighting for Baroness Muirenn ingen Ciric          
65. Baroness Muirenn ingen Ciric fighting for Baroness Liadan ingen Chineada
66. Lady Cailleach Channaigh Bhallach fighting for Lord Friedrick Berkhymer        
67. Corwin Blackthorn fighting for Lady Ada Wright
68. Baron Ælfwine Akeworthe fighting for Baroness Vitalia la Soleil
69. Baroness Phaedra de Vere fighting for Lord Leo MacCullan
70. Drottin Grimolfr Skulason fighting for Lady Hrefna Spakona
71. Don James O’Galleghure of Tyr Connal fighting for Lady Adelina de Verrières
72. Lady Adelina de Verrières fighting for Don James O’Galleghure of Tyr Connal
73. Herrin Solveig Bjarnardottir fighting for Herr Wolfgang Holzhauer
74. Lady Ameline de Fleury fighting for Lord Didius Alanus Secundus
75. Trian Ó Bruadair fighting for Thane Ulfrik Viglundrson
76. Lord Ian Douglas fighting for Lady Triona MacCasky
77. Señor Rodrigue de Ignis fighting for Lady Jaime de Ignis        
78. Lady Jaime de Ignis fighting for Señor Rodrigue de Ignis
79. Lord Antonius Hasebroek fighting for Frou Cecilie Vogelgesangkin
80. Lord Úlfarr Gylðir fighting for Lady Lillian Hutchinson
81. Lord Eðvarðr Mikaelsson fighting for Lady Ástríðr Eiríksdóttir                      
82. Lord Nuno Cabral do Mar fighting for Lord Nicolas le Verdoyant
83. Lord Nicolas le Verdoyant fighting for Lord Nuno Cabral do Mar
84. Lady Gwenhoivar of Lindley fighting for Lord Tavish MacKinnon
85. Lord Sylvain du Soleil fighting for Lady Eseld An Goarnic              
86. Lady Mage Cunningghame alias Blue fighting for Captain Albion Drake        
87. Captain Albion Drake fighting for Lady Mage Cunningghame alias Blue
88. Lady Osanna Schade fighting for Lord Alverik Wyntervelt

Cheers,

Baron Thomas of Effingham, Order of Defense
AKA Effing Thomas
Seneschal of the East Kingdom

Keith Howard
Vice President of Operations – East Kingdom SCA Inc.

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From the EK Seneschal Housekeeping News

A few items of note!

Hello East Kingdom!

As we are entering the summer event season and the start of a new reign – I want to use this as an opportunity to remind our community of some things that have become noticeable trends that we need to work on correcting!

First up events that will have any champions or court activities regardless of baronial, or kingdom level, need to be published in the pikestaff! The deadline for this is the 1st of the month, prior to the month the event will be held in. So events in June’s Pikestaff need to be submitted to Lord Anthony, the Kingdom Chronicler before May 1st.

Next up, Curia & etiquette – I wish to clarify that members with a seat on Curia are absolutely allowed to ask questions of items being proposed, and officers’ reports. Keep in mind that all us in Curia as officers, and participants are unpaid volunteers and should have our time and dignity respected. Think along the lines of “Does this need to be said. Does this need to be said by me? Does this need to be said by me, right now?” as no one likes a meeting discussion that could have been an email.

In other news I have taken on a few new deputies:

Her Excellency Chatricam Meghanta has joined my staff as the Warrants Deputy!

Kurfurst Matthias Grunewald has joined the staff as the new Special Deputy for Alternative Crown Tournaments/Experiments to help continue adding success to the experiment being implemented by their Majesties and document the process throughout for us to report to the Board!

Sir Estgar æt Hrofecaestre has joined the staff as my right hand and Emergency Deputy!

Rådgiver Aneleda Falconbridge has taken on the additional duties of being my left hand and Continuity Deputy as well as continuing to serve as Media Liaison!

Meaning Magistra Audrye can finally be off the hook in case something happens to me!

I am putting out a call for interested parties to become the next Northern Region Deputy as Lord Julien MacBain has admirably served the two year term. Applications/SCA resume should be sent to Seneschal@eastkingdom.org for consideration!

Sometime soon, the list of combatants and consorts will get released for the upcoming Crown Tournament. Please be on the lookout, but also have patience as there is still a lot happening behind the scenes to prepare!

Cheers,

Baron Thomas of Effingham, Order of Defense
AKA Effing Thomas
Seneschal of the East Kingdom

Keith Howard
Vice President of Operations – East Kingdom SCA Inc.

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Crown Tournament List From the EK Seneschal News

2025 Crown Tournament – Letters of Intent

Greetings unto the Tyger Populace of the East Kingdom.  

The time is upon us to decide who will throw themselves into the crucible of the East Kingdom’s Crown Tournament of Ryouko’jin and Indrakshi. Should you desire to one day rule the East Kingdom, you will need to first submit your letter of intent to compete. Fill out the form here for the combatants and consorts to be in consideration for admission to this historic crown tournament. We look forward to seeing messages from all of you who are willing to serve the kingdom should you prove victorious in combat that day.

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Spring Crown Tournament will be held in the Shire of Glenn Linn on May 3rd, 2025.  The Event listing can be found here:  Crown Tournament of Ryouko’jin and Indrakshi 

Letters of Intent must be received no later than 11:59pm Eastern, April 2nd, 2025.

For eligibility requirements, please review East Kingdom Law Section II.C. (https://www.eastkingdom.org/offices/law-policy/)

Note: Pairs intending to fight for each other must each fill out the form as a combatant.

Combatants and Consorts Form

Thank you,
Effing Thomas, Order of Defense
East Kingdom Seneschal

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2024 Fall Crown Tournament – Letters of Intent

Greetings unto the Populace of the East,

Below you will find the request for Letters of Intent for the 2024 Fall Crown Tournament.

The time has come for the mighty Eastern populace to gather and witness a grand Tournament to determine the Heirs to the Tyger Thrones. All those seeking to enter the Crown Tournament of Matthew and Fiamun must submit their Letter of Intent as outlined below. 

In Service, 
TRH Matthew and Fiamuin

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Fall Crown Tournament will be held in the Shire of Mountain Freehold (Rutland, VT) on October 26, 2024. https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4338

Letters of Intent must be received no later than 11:59pm Eastern, September 26, 2024.

For eligibility requirements, please review East Kingdom Law Section II.C. (https://www.eastkingdom.org/offices/law-policy/)

Note: Pairs intending to fight for each other must each fill out the form as a combatant.

Letters of Intent Submission Form: https://forms.gle/qhVMWmZ8vU4F9x4K9

In Service to the Kingdom,
Magistra Audrye Beneyt
Deputy Kingdom Seneschal

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Letters of Intent – Spring Crown Tournament 2024

Greetings to the East!

Below is the missive from Their Highnesses Tindal and Emerson regarding Crown Tournament Letters of Intent.

Greetings unto the populace of the mighty Eastern Kingdom.  

As We shake off the cold of the winter months, We look to Our Coronation and the need to assure the succession of the Kingdom.  We invite all those worthy gentles of the East, who wish to take up arms against all comers at Our Crown Tournament, to make themselves known to Us.  We look forward to seeing the field of competitors for Our Crown Tournament.

TRH Tindal and Emerson

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Spring Crown Tournament will be held in the Shire of Lyndhaven on May 5, 2024.  The Event listing can be found here: https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4236

Letters of Intent must be received no later than 11:59pm Eastern, March 31, 2024.

For eligibility requirements, please review East Kingdom Law Section II.C. (https://www.eastkingdom.org/offices/law-policy/)

Note: Pairs intending to fight for each other must each fill out the form as a combatant.

Letters of Intent Submission Form: https://forms.gle/C2iFVy4dyKL5RDkf7

In Service to the Kingdom,
Magistra Audrye Beneyt
Kingdom Seneschal

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Tragedy in Maine

Greetings to the Tyger Populace,

As many may have heard by now, there was a significant mass casualty event which occurred in Lewiston, Maine last evening. Lewiston is part of the Riding of Ravensbridge which is within the Province of Malagentia.

Many who are in the SCA have checked in to let the community know they are safe and we are thankful for those who have. With that said, there will undoubtedly be impact to both family and friends. 

If you find yourself struggling with what has occurred, we encourage you to reach out to local professionals and resource groups being made available. We have provided links to the various 211 Resource programs in the United States and Canada at the bottom of this message.

The Kingdom is committed to assisting the various communities as we get through this tragedy. Should accommodations be needed for events, gatherings, etc, please have your local Seneschal reach out so we can do our best to serve you.

The East is mighty and we stand together in the face of tragedy. We are here for all of you.

In Service,
Magistra Audrye Beneyt
East Kingdom Seneschal

King Matthias and Queen Feilinn
Crown of the East

Resources

Maine:  www.211maine.org
New Hampshire: www.211.nh.org
Vermont: www.vermont211.org
Massachusetts: www.mass211.org
Connecticut: www.211ct.org
Rhode Island: https://www.unitedwayri.org/get-help/2-1-1/
New York: www.211nys.org
Pennsylvania: www.pa211.org
New Jersey: www.nj211.org
Delaware: www.delaware211.org
Canada: www.211.ca

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Fall Crown Tournament List

Below is a list of the entrants for the Crown Tournament of King Matthias and Queen Æsa feilinn for Fall 2023.

  • Duke Vissevald Selkirksson, fighting for Countess Mara Kolarova
  • Duke Magnus Tindal, fighting for Baron G. Emerson True
  • Count Valgard Stonecleaver, fighting for Lady Gracia Vasquez de Trillo
  • Honorable Lord Wulfhere of Stonemarche, fighting for Viscountess Gwenllian Rhiannon of Dragonkeep
  • Viscount Culann mac Cianain, fighting for Viscountess Sefa Hrafnsdóttir
  • Master Karl Meerstappa, fighting for Mistress Anne of Framlingham
  • Honorable Lord Sigurdr Berserkr, fighting for Doyenne Pagan Graeme
  • Sir Lucius Aurelius Varus, fighitng for Mistress Saerlaith ingen Chennetig
  • Sir Matthew D’Arden, fighting for Mistress Fia Kareman
  • Master Tiberius Iulius Rufus Primus, fighting for Lord Vopiscus Rufius Donatus
  • Sir Ketilfastr Thorkilsonand the Honorable Lady Leurona Winterborne, fighting for each other
  • Master Tiernan MacAlpin, fighting for Master Aciterix Caldius Julius Cittinius
  • Doyen Richard Crowe, fighting for Lady Ameria Brown
  • Sir Vlad Iliescu, fighting for Mistress Molly Schofield
  • Master Giles William Trout, fighting for Baroness Maegwynn filia Brun
  • Sir Pandarus, called Panda, and Baroness Timeria Sthenone, called Timbrien, fighting for each other
  • Sir Duarcain MacWard, fighting for Maestra Cathain Reiter
  • Syr Matthew MacGyver and Baroness Lillian Stanhope, fighting for each other
  • Baron Ceawlin Alreding, fighting for Baroness Molly Blythe
  • Honorable Lord Eoghan Bastard mac Lachlainn, fighting for Lady Chiara di Marzo da Venezia
  • Honorable Lord Volmar Sollons, fighting for Propraetrix Iulia Baebiana
  • Honorable Lord Friedrick Berkhymer, fighting for Lady Chana Freidl the Maker
  • Honorable Lord Corwin Blackthorn, fighting for Lady Ada Wright
  • Baron Fearghus Mac Cailin and Honorable Lord Gilbert Christian Blackmoore, called Gilchrist, fighting for each other
  • Lord Wilhelm van Hammaburc, fighting for the Honorable Lady Katla of Viborg
  • Honorable Lord Michal Bialy, fighting for Nicasia Leontodes
  • Baron Ludovic of Carolingia and Baroness Röskva Mac Cianain, called Widowmaker, fighting for each other
  • Honorable Lord Ragnarr Blaskegg, fighting for Lady Arnora Ketilsdottir
  • Baron Vladimir Bathory, fighting for Lady Andrea Noelle Bathory
  • Lady Saga mac Cianin, fighting for Baron Sirion Dobbs
  • Nobilis Svafnir Thorvaldson. fighting for Lady Millicent Rowan
  • Lord Thorfin Jarnison, fighting for Lord Bjorn Fairhair
  • Lord Bran mac Cianain, fighting for Lady Ashling MacKynnand
  • Lord Thorvald Olafsson Kveld-Hrútssonar, fighting for Melisande De La Mer
  • Um Ishaq Sara bint Abu Zakariya, fighting for Lady Fayette des Rothenburg

The format for Crown Tournament can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yv63dFZ6zr0yRsA9UrJ2P3cybUw_0oEkr5w9UYZ3nok/edit?usp=sharing

Event Listing: https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4190

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Letters of Intent – Fall Crown Tournament 2023

Greetings to the great Tyger Populace! 

War is behind us and Their Highnesses Matthias and Æsa Feilinn seek Heirs to aide in guiding the great Tyger realm through peace and prosperity. 

Fall Crown Tournament will be held in the Barony of Carolingia on November 4, 2023.  The Event listing can be found here: https://www.eastkingdom.org/event-details/?eid=4190

Letters of Intent must be received no later than 11:59pm EDT, September 30, 2023.

For eligibility requirements, please review East Kingdom Law Section II.C. (https://www.eastkingdom.org/offices/law-policy/)

Link to submit your Letter of Intent: https://forms.gle/TUvvCE9m71biHBSL6

Note: Pairs intending to fight for each other must each fill out the form as a combatant.

In Service to the Kingdom,
Magistra Audrye Beneyt
East Kingdom Seneschal

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From the EK Seneschal News Pennsic

Pennsic War Thank You

Greetings to the beautiful Eastern Kingdom,

Now that we have been home from Pennsic nearly a week, I wanted to share some important words.

Thank You!

Thank you to each and every one of you who showed courtesy, honor, and comported yourself appropriately at War. You made the Kingdom proud through your acts of kindness, generosity, and courtesy. I often saw people reaching out to others, seeing if they could help with setup/teardown of personal camps, fetch things, grab a small person for a couple of hours so parents could be parents, carry water, etc. The list goes on.

Thank You!

For all those who volunteered their time to run a class, take a watch shift, help at Family Point, Herald’s Point, Info Point, Gate, etc. Each hour you gave to the cause, meant an hour someone got to enjoy the activities they wanted to. And that shared time is reciprocal, you get to enjoy your activities when someone else is volunteering.

Thank You!

If you took time to help set up or take down EK Royal, work as hospitality or guard, or were one of the leadership in that space, I want to thank you. That space looked amazing this year, and it was so very welcoming. I sat there on middle Saturday in the garden and just talked with people who came in, embroidered a bit, and enjoyed the time in the cool breeze. This time of relaxation and community would not be possible without your dedicated efforts to the Kingdom. For all those who helped set up Tuesday’s court, direct traffic and seating, and kept aisles clear, I cannot thank you enough.

Thank You!

There are no words that begin to approach my level of thanks to those who serve as staff at Pennsic. You are there far longer than the rest of us, work every single day, and give up your vacation so that more than 11,000 people can gather with friends and family from across the world. Pennsic seems so smooth and calm from the outside. It’s like watching a duck on the pond. They look so serene on the surface, but underneath their feet are just paddling away to keep everything running. To each and every one of you, thank you for your sacrifices, your work, and the community you build with your time and effort. Thank you for checking in, making sure everyone is enjoying their time, and if they need anything. No one truly sees the work you put in, and that’s the sign of a well coordinated and run event. Thank you. Those two words will never be enough.

Only 343 days until land-grab starts. But who’s counting?

With all my love,

Audrye, East Kingdom Seneschal

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Check Your Membership Account

Good evening, Tyger Populace!

As you may (or maybe don’t) know, during the first quarter of the year, SCA Corporate transferred the membership data from one platform to another. Without getting in to all the details, some of the data did not transfer correctly. We have run in to several situations where members are not appearing in the appropriate groups / kingdoms as a result of the transfer.

If you have not already done so, please log in to your SCA Membership Portal through the SCA Membership Page here: https://www.sca.org/member-services/

Please review your contact information (especially your mailing address, including zip code) and ensure it is correct.

If you are unsure of how to access your account, follow the steps provided in the February 8, 2023 release from the Corporate office here: https://www.sca.org/news/member-portal-now-available/

There are several groups who are either in the process of a status or baronial polling, or who are coming due for one. This is especially important to do for the members of those groups.

If you have any questions regarding your membership account, please direct them to membership@sca.org. The East Kingdom Webministry does not have the access to assist.

I want to thank Maestro David Vázquez de Valençia, our Kingdom Postal Legatus for sharing initial concerns about the data integrity. And I also want to thank The Honorable Lady Aurelia Colleoni a’Buccafurno, Seneschal of Panthervale for confirming her group’s list was incorrect and then helping me confirm that her address had updated successfully in the new system.

Please share this message far and wide, so that it reaches as many folks as possible.

In Service,
Magistra Audrye Beneyt
East Kingdom Seneschal