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Spring Crown Tournament: New deputy and the list of combatants and consorts!

Hello East Kingdom!

This is my first official announcement as your Kingdom Seneschal. Thankfully it is a happy announcement to make. I will be taking on Countess Aesa Feilinn Jossursdottir as my deputy for following up with the BoD on Alternative Crown Tournament Variances and/or Experiments.
They can be reached at AltCrownDeputy@eastkingdom.org for these efforts. I greatly appreciate the work they have done, and plan to do in pursuit of this effort.

Now the announcement many of you have been waiting for!

Below is the list of combatants, and consorts who will compete in the Spring Crown Tournament of Magnus Tindal and G. Emerson True:

Duke Randal of the Dark fighting for Duchess Katherine Stanhope
Jarl Valgard Stonecleaver fighting for Lady Gracia Vasquez de Trillo
Count Wulfgar Von-Ostrand fighting for Lady Amalia Von-Ostrand
Syr Culann mac Cianain fighting for Viscountess Sefa Hrafnsdottir
The Honorable Lord Sigurdr Beserker fighting for Doyenne Pagan Graeme
Sir Matthew D’Arden fighting for Mistress  Fia Karemen
Sir Angus McHaley fighting for Mistress Tadea Isabetta di Bruno
Master Aethelhawk fighting for Mistress Siubhan Wallace
Doyen Richard Crowe fighting for Lady Ameria Browne
The Honorable Lord Thorin mac Cianain fighting for Magistra Audrye Beneyt
Sir Pandarus, called Panda and Baroness Timeria Sthenone, called Timbrien, fighting for each other
Baron Padraig O’Braidag, called Samson of Ireland fighting for Lady Martha bean ui Bhradaigh
Baroness Lillian Stanhope fighting for Syr Matthew MacGyver
The Honorable Lord Finan mac Bressail fighting for The Honorable Lady Alys Treeby
The Honorable Lord Nicholas of Losthaven fighting for Lady Mawdlyn Atwater
Half-Thane Leo Dracosson fighting for The Honorable Lady Amée le Mort
The Honorable Lord Volmar Sollons fighting for Propraetrix Iulia Baebiana
The Honorable Lord Corwin Blackthorn fighting for Lady Ada Wright
The Honorable Lord Edmund Woderose and The Honorable Lady Cornelia Van de Brugg, fighting for each other
Baron Vladimr Bathory fighting for Lady Andrea Noelle Bathory
Lord Lox of Ruantallan  fighting for Rem

Thank you to all who would compete for the Tyger Throne, and to those working to make the tournament happen behind the scenes. I greatly appreciate it.

Cheers,
Effing Thomas
East Kingdom Seneschal

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A Kingdom, A Seneschal and a Pandemic

Greetings to the Tyger Populace, 

So many things have happened in the last two months that I’m not entirely sure where to begin.  Please hold tight, and come along for a little ride with me.  

 Let me start by recognizing we are a mighty and ferocious Kingdom, which is built upon a love for this hobby, a care for each other, and knowing when standing up is the right thing to do. 

When I made the decision to drop the mask mandate on October 1, 2022, I heard cries of outrage and cries of joy.  They varied from whispers to downright screams.  I heard each and every one. I felt all of them, and the turmoil it put on the Kingdom and its people was hard.  

When I stepped into this role back in April, I didn’t know quite how hard it would be to experience all of that first hand. Even having stood next to Medhbh for pretty much her entire time as Seneschal, I couldn’t anticipate how it would feel to stand in those shoes. If you were to ask any of my predecessors, they would tell you the same, I am absolutely sure of it.

All that is to say, I’m sorry. I am sorry that people felt (and still feel) stressed. I am sorry that people did not feel heard, and did not feel wanted. I am sorry to those who do not feel safe enough to share their thoughts. I firmly believe it is important to recognize when we have made a mistake which impacts so many others. I believe apologizing is important. I believe doing both of those things publicly when it is called for, is absolutely necessary. 

I want to acknowledge that, regardless of where a person stands on the topic, they are important. I repeat, each and every one of you is important. You are important to me, to the Crown, to the Kingdom. 

With that said, over the next day I will be releasing some information which I hope will help us all move forward as a Kingdom. I hope it will help us begin to walk towards each other again, instead of creating division. I hope we are able to find places to meet in the middle, where all feel safe, heard, and wanted.

I ask that you please be patient with me as I get this information out in a way which is clear, concise and easy to follow so it is done once without the need to retract, rephrase or explain in other ways.

With my love, and in service to the Kingdom of the East,

Audrye, KSen

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Communication Regarding Civility and the COVID Discussions

Good afternoon, Tyger Populace, 

I wanted to reach out briefly to let you all know that I am here and reading email.  However, I am trying to get some clarification from “above” regarding some specifics to the change in policies and precautions surrounding COVIDSafe and masking. I need some further guidance before I can commit to anything at this time. 

I would ask you all to also understand that while I make these decisions in consultation with the Crown, and they have supported them, ultimately the decision is mine to make. Their Majesties and Their Highnesses, while supporting the decision, did not make the final call. Please consider that when you are sharing your concerns. 

As a reminder, courtesy and respect is paramount even when you don’t agree with each other or the decisions that have been made.  I have heard some unsettling rumors regarding people’s lives and occupations being threatened by others.  This comes from both sides of the debate.  If I am able to track down the sources, conversations will be had and repercussions possible. 

This conversation is not easy. These decisions are not easy. I ask that you consider that when you are engaging in discussion and remember to keep to civility.  

Thank you all for your patience while I work through it all. 

Be kind to each other. 

In Service, 
Magistra Audrye Beneyt
East Kingdom Seneschal

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Pennsic LI Mayor Announced

Good afternoon! 

With the permission of Their Majesties Ryouko’jin and Indrakshi, it is my honor and pleasure to announce the Mayor of Pennsic 51 has been chosen.

Baron Estgar aet Hrofeceastre OL, OP (modernly Ian Stewart) will helm Pennsic 51 in 2024.  His Excellency is well known to the Pennsic community and has been part of the staff in one way or another for over 15 years.  He has been fascinated by the Herculean efforts of the Pennsic volunteers since his very first time attending during Pennsic 27. Now, he’s looking forward to finding ways to improve the experiences for everyone with a focus on accessibility. 

We look forward to the light and passion he will bring to the role and seeing what Pennsic 51 has in store! 

In Service, 
Magistra Audrye Beneyt

East Kingdom Seneschal 

Danielle Hunt
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