Greeting unto the East! Preparations for the rapier champions teams are already underway in order to give everyone plenty of time to plan for next year. Here are the pertinent details. Selection Process We will be running tryouts again for both teams. We like how much this allows us to see people in action, how … [Read more…]
On Saturday October 22nd, in the Barony of Iron Bog, more than 90 rapier fighters contended for the positions of King’s and Queen’s Rapier Champion. The tournament, run by Master Donovan Shinnock, the outgoing King’s Rapier Champion, followed the traditional two-round format, with the first round being multiple round-robin pools and the second round being … [Read more…]
A Missive from Alesone: Hi all, I am coordinating Marshals for the rapier tent and war points at Pennsic this year. I have mostly open calendar to fill. Shifts are in 2 hour blocks. This is also a good opportunity for MITs to get experience. Tent is open at 8 and closes at 5 each … [Read more…]
Morning, Yesterday His Majesty announced war with the Midrealm was imminent (they’re so hostile over there for some reason!). It’s time to prep for battle. To ready the rapier army for war, Carolingia will be hosting another regional rapier practice on Sunday, May 15th from 12-5pm. It’ll take place at the usual location — The … [Read more…]
With consultation among Will Deth, Frazier, and myself, I have set up a C&T section of this site. You can get to it from the link at the top of the page or directly at http://rapier.eastkingdom.org/wordpress/category/cut-and-thrust/ If you would like to contribute to this or any section of the East Kingdom Rapier site, please feel fre … [Read more…]