The Crown of the Outlands refers to the reigning Monarchs of the Kingdom of the Outlands. They are the ceremonial and administrative heads of the Kingdom, serving as the embodiment of its honor, justice, and inspiration. Traditionally styled as King and Queen, the titles are gender-neutral in meaning, and apply to any pair of Sovereigns who ascend by right of arms through the Crown Tournament.
The Crown rules by the will of the people through combat at Grand Outlandish in the Spring and Crown Tournament in the Fall. The location of Crown Tournament rotates between local groups. Upon victory, the heirs are styled Crown Prince and Crown Princess (or appropriate titles), and ascend as Sovereign and Consort at Coronation. They are responsible for holding court, creating and confirming awards, overseeing officers, and representing the Kingdom to the Known World.
Retinue and Champions
The following are traditional positions within the Royal Retinue of the Outlands. These positions serve to support and honor the Crown throughout their reign.
King’s Champion – Chosen by the King. Historically, the second-place finisher in Crown Tournament, though the tradition changed during the reign of King Artan V.
Queen’s Champion – Chosen by the Queen. Formerly determined by a heavy weapons tournament at Coronation until changed by Béla V and Anna.
Blue Iris Herald – The Queen’s Herald, serving as the court herald for the duration of the reign.
Princess Protector – Winner of a rapier tournament typically held the day after a Coronet Tournament.
Regalia
The following items are traditionally associated with the Crown of the Outlands:
The Crowns of the Outlands
Equestrian Arm Band (King)
Lightning, the Great Sword of State
Thunderhead, the Great Axe of State
The Sceptre
The Signet Rings
The Great Seal of State
The Queen’s White Scarf
The Queen’s Gloves
The King’s Gloves
Artan II and Tara at Estrella WarJohann III and Monika at Crown Tournament in al-Barran
List of Reigns
Irel II and IleanaTorn and ElishevaCameron and Anne AlizBela and Anna some time in A.S. XLIVAlrik and Salomea at their coronation in A.S. XLVIIIIohann and MartineFjolverkr and MelissaHawkrill and AdrienZachariah and Mariana at Battlemoor XIIISimon and Aria at Caer Galen MidwinterHrothgar and Ingriðr at their coronation
