East Kingdom

East Kingdom
Purpure, within a laurel wreath vert fimbriated Or, an eastern crown of three grand points tipped with pearls and two lesser points, all Or.
Information
Founded: 06/02/1968 (kingdom)
Location: USA: New England, New York, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware; CANADA: Quebec, Newfoundland, Labrador, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island

The Kingdom of the East is the 2nd Kingdom in the Society for Creative Anachronism. A subject of the East is known as an "Easterner".

Location

When established, the Kingdom consisted of all lands east of the Mississippi. Currently, the Kingdom encompasses the territory in the northeastern US and Canada.

For specific territories within the East, see: Territories.

A Brief Early History

• Established: 2 June 1968 A.S. III. (Okay, very brief)

Heraldry

The East Kingdom herald is titled "Brigantia Principal Herald" who oversees the work of field, court, protocol, and book heralds in the East Kingdom. For more information: East Kingdom College of Heralds

Royal Arms

The Kingdom has several coats of arms registered for the use of the King, Queen, Prince and Princess.

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The arms of the Kingdom of the East, Purpure, within a laurel wreath vert fimbriated Or, an eastern crown of three grand points tipped with pearls and two lesser points, all Or, may be worn by the King and his designated heraldic officers, usually Brigantia Principal Herald and his staff. They may also be used on Kingdom regalia specific to the King or regalia general to the kingdom.
The Queen's arms, Purpure, an Eastern Crown within a wreath of roses Or, barbed vert seeded gules, may be worn by the Queen and by her heraldic officers, should she have any. They may also be used on Kingdom regalia specific to the Queen.
The Prince's arms, Purpure, an Eastern Crown and in chief a label Or, may be worn by the Prince and by his heraldic officers, should he have any. They may also be used on Kingdom regalia specific to the Prince.
The Princess's arms, Purpure, an Eastern Crown and on a chief Or three roses purpure', may be worn by the Princess and by her heraldic officers, should she have any. They may also be used on Kingdom regalia specific to the Princess.

Populace Badge

The kingdom has registered "(Fieldless) A tyger passant azure" for the use of the populace.

This tyger is known by the nickname "Sparky", and has become something of a kingdom mascot.

Royalty

See Royals for a full list of Royalty.

Territorial Barons and Baronesses

See Baronage for a full list of Territorial Barons and Baronesses.

Awards

See Awards for a full list of Eastern awards.

More Information

• East Kingdom official website
• East Kingdom Order of Precedence

Eastern Territories
Crown Principalities/Regions: Tir Mara, Northern Region, Central Region, Southern Region
Baronies/Provinces: Østgarðr, An Dubhaigeainn, Bergental, Beyond the Mountain, Bhakail, Bridge, Buckland Cross, Carillion, Carolingia, Concordia of the Snows, Dragonship Haven, Endewearde, Havre des Glaces, Iron Bog, L'ile du Dragon Dormant, Malagentia, Ruantallan, Settmour Swamp, Smoking Rocks, Stonemarche Shires: Anglespur, Ar n-Eilean-ne, Avonmore, Barren Sands, Blak Rose, Bois Ardent, Caer Adamant, Coill Tuar, Coldwood, Eisental, Frosted Hills, Glenn Linn, Hadchester, Hartshorn-dale, La Selve d'Aure, Lyndhaven, Midland Vale, Montevale, Mountain Freehold, Nordenhalle, Northern Outpost, Old Stonebridges, Owlsherst, Panther Vale, Quintavia, Rusted Woodlands, Smithwick, Wyndhame Cantons/Ridings: Appleholm, Aschehyrst, Black Icorndall, Bowman's Rest, Brokenbridge, Distant Shore, Dragon Forge, Dragon's Aerie, Fennbrycg, Forestgate, Gryphonwald, Hawkes Reache, Ivyeinrust, Keep by the Endless Sea, Lions End, Marwick, Northpass, Ravenhill, Sea Tyger's Rhyn, Seashire, Towers, Wyndriche, Ynys Y Gwaun
Other Information: Former Territories, Kingdoms