And thus it came to be, that the potent and prow Konrad, and the gracious and beautific Brenwen, were joined to the great Kingdom of the East; as its King and Queen.

That all of the Baronies, Shires, Cantons, Provinces, Strongholds, and lands of the Society for Creative Anachronism west to the Lake-seas, north to the Pole, east to the Atlantic (where there be no dragons!), and south to the line of Crownstones, would be theirs to nurture, protect, and lead, as had their ancestors before them.

And verily, those who loved the East rejoiced, as did the people of all the Eastern lands. The brewers, archers, calligraphers, heralds, fencers, musicians, spinners, blacksmiths, equestrians, leatherworkers, bead workers, costumers, dancers, cooks, and armoured fighters danced and feasted in joyous celebration.

And those who feared the East, coveted Her rich lands, and plotted to make war upon her as their armies assembled, trembled at the news...