By: Brita Svensdottir (East)

The Ladies Rapier Tourney had the largest turnout in the tourney’s history with 43 entrants. Participants had “Fight Me” signs and nametags in honor of the late Maestra Hawke Miriam. Brighid, one of the organizers of the tourney, was represented by a photo poster, having moved to An Tir.

The tourney was single elimination until the finals. The concluding bout between Eyrny of Ealdormere and Celestria of Atlantia was fought best two out of three. Celestria was the victor.

By Kumata Kurō Ie’naga

Photo by: Sean Sreamach

By Marian of Heatherdale

The Pennsic Independent

Monday’s Armored Town Battle had some surprises! The Tuchux fighting force almost looked ready to join the Midrealm, but minutes before the starting cannon sounded, they moved en masse to the Eastern side of the field. The East took the morning’s War Point. Fighters on both sides fought bravely! Tuesday’s War Points will include the 8 am Thrown Weapons Championship, The Armor and Rapier Woods Battles (weather permitting), as well as Combat Archery and Siege Battle at 3 pm.

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Mediaeval Miscellanea - just what it says! Space28

By: Lady Rosana Cavalieri di Narni

While the SCA is known for its family friendly entertainment and image, another side is emerging, previously taboo and shunned. But, in a modern era of sex positivity, feminism, and widening support for marginalized communities, it should come as no surprise that the Knowne World Courtesans have carved out an elegant and blissful niche to open eyes and ears to their world.

Photo by Sean Sreamach

By Maggie Rue

The Pennsic Independent

The Known World Arts and Sciences Display at Pennsic War is always astounding. This year, after a hiatus, was simply amazing. The limit of 50 displays due to Covid allowed observers to wander about the amazing pieces and learn to their hearts’ content. 

By Lady Marian of Heatherdale, OL

The Pennsic Independent

It was a busy first day for War Points. While there were some logistical delays on the field, the Champions and Melee Battles went pretty smoothly. After the East won the Unbelted Champions Battle, their Majesties immediately placed their force’s Captain on vigil for the Order of the Chivalry. Vivat for Master Estgar!

Here are our results for Battlefield War Points:

Unbelted Champions (1 Point): East

Belted Champions (1 Point): Midrealm

(Orignially published in 2013. OG had talked about what happens as the Society grows older. He remembered EVERY name of the Pennsic Legends who could no longer be here. We will ensure that this legend is always remembered and honored. – Heirusalem and the Staff of PI)

''I REMEMBER OZYMANDIAS''

The Shelley Poem  A statue stands neglected

 forgotten alone in the desert

I know the feeling   I think we all do

It would take little time for us to be all but sadly forgotten

(First published in 2014. VERY much still relevant!!!)

By Lady Marian of Heatherdale, OL

The Pennsic Independent

War has been declared! The horn has been sounded, and the War Arrow symbolically broken by the Queens of the East and Midrealm. All the kingdoms formally declared their allegiances, and the official list will be available in tomorrow’s paper. For today, the official Combat War Points began at 11 am with the Unbelted Champions’ battle. The various champions’ tourneys will continue throughout the day on the Battlefield and Rapier Field.