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			'''Anno Societatis:''' Latin for “in the Year of the Society”. The way of counting years in the SCA.

			'''Arms:''' Heraldic imagery used to identify and distinguish oneself. Often thought of as a "coat of arms" or "crest".

	'''A&S (Arts & Sciences):''' The creative and scholarly pursuits within the SCA, including crafts, music, cooking, research, and performance.		'''A&S (Arts & Sciences):''' The creative and scholarly pursuits within the SCA, including crafts, music, cooking, research, and performance.

			'''[[Autocrat\|Autocrat:]]''' Another term for an event steward. The lead event planner of large-scale events.

	'''Award:''' A form of recognition given by the Crown or local nobles. Awards may recognize service, skill, or excellence in various fields.		'''Award:''' A form of recognition given by the Crown or local nobles. Awards may recognize service, skill, or excellence in various fields.

	'''Award of Arms (AoA):''' A foundational award bestowed by the Crown that grants the recipient the right to bear arms and the title of “Lord” or “Lady.”		'''Award of Arms (AoA):''' A foundational award bestowed by the Crown that grants the recipient the right to bear arms and the title of “Lord” or “Lady.”

			'''Baron/Baroness:''' The leader of a Barony.

	'''[[:Category:Barony\|Barony]]:''' A large local group within the Outlands, presided over by a Baron and/or Baroness as ceremonial representatives of the Crown.		'''[[:Category:Barony\|Barony]]:''' A large local group within the Outlands, presided over by a Baron and/or Baroness as ceremonial representatives of the Crown.

	'''[[Battlemoor]]''': A large, war-like camping event traditionally held during the summer.		'''[[Battlemoor]]''': A large, war-like camping event traditionally held during the summer.

			'''Belt:''' The achievement of peerage or being a student to a peer is often indicated by a belt in a specific color. [[Chivalry\|Chiv]]: White, [[Squire\|Squire:]] Red, [[Order of the Pelican\|Pelican]] Protege: Yellow, [[Order of the Laurel\|Laurel]] Protege: Green.

			'''[[Brag Rag\|Brag Rag:]]''' A piece of fabric worn on one's person with site tokens, medallions, or other decorations to indicate their experience and achievements.

	'''[[:Category:Canton\|Canton]]:''' A smaller branch that functions as part of a barony.		'''[[:Category:Canton\|Canton]]:''' A smaller branch that functions as part of a barony.

	'''Chiv / Chivalry:''' Short for the Order of Chivalry, a peerage recognizing prowess and leadership on the armored combat field. Its members are commonly called Knights or Masters-at-Arms.		'''Chiv / Chivalry:''' Short for the Order of Chivalry, a peerage recognizing prowess and leadership on the armored combat field. Its members are commonly called Knights or Masters-at-Arms.

			'''[[Chatelaine]]:''' An officer role responsible for recruiting and cultivating the experience of newcomers.

	'''Crown:''' The King and Queen of the Outlands, chosen by right of combat in Crown Tournament. Sometimes nicknamed the ''Pointy Hat'' or ''Shiny Hat.''		'''Crown:''' The King and Queen of the Outlands, chosen by right of combat in Crown Tournament. Sometimes nicknamed the ''Pointy Hat'' or ''Shiny Hat.''
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	'''Dry Site:''' An event site where alcohol is not permitted.		'''Dry Site:''' An event site where alcohol is not permitted.

			'''[[Elevation]]:''' The ceremony in which someone is inducted to a peerage.

			'''[[Chancellor of the Exchequer\|Exchequer:]]''' The treasurer of a group.

			'''Exile:''' Imposed by a Crown. The restriction of a person from participating in a certain kingdom during the reign of the Crown who ordered the exile.

			'''Gate:''' Where one checks in or pays for an event.

	'''Great Officers of State:''' The kingdom officers who oversee administration across the Outlands, such as the Seneschal, Exchequer, and Herald.		'''Great Officers of State:''' The kingdom officers who oversee administration across the Outlands, such as the Seneschal, Exchequer, and Herald.

	'''Hafla:''' A Middle Eastern–style celebration often featuring drumming, dance, food, and fellowship.		'''Hafla:''' A Middle Eastern–style celebration often featuring drumming, dance, food, and fellowship.

			'''Heavy:''' The term used for armored fighting or rattan fighting in the Outlands.

			'''Knight:''' One who has achieved peerage in the [[Order of Chivalry]].

			'''Mark:''' One who has achieved peerage in the [[Order of the Mark\|Order of the Mark,]] a peerage recognizing proficiency with ranged weapons.

			[[Order of Defense\|'''MoD''']]: Standing for "Master of Defense", one who has achieved peerage in the art of defense using rapier weaponry.

			'''Mundane:''' A descriptor used to describe things outside of the society in ordinary life.

	'''Peerage Orders:''' The highest levels of recognition within the SCA. In the Outlands these include the Chivalry, Laurel, Pelican, and Order of Defense.		'''Peerage Orders:''' The highest levels of recognition within the SCA. In the Outlands these include the Chivalry, Laurel, Pelican, and Order of Defense.

			'''Pelican:''' One who has achieved peerage in the [[Order of the Pelican]], an order of service and volunteering.

	'''Premier:''' The first recipient of a particular award or order.		'''Premier:''' The first recipient of a particular award or order.

	'''Principality:''' A segment of a kingdom; the Outlands itself was a principality of Atenveldt before becoming a kingdom in 1986.		'''Principality:''' A segment of a kingdom; the Outlands itself was a principality of Atenveldt before becoming a kingdom in 1986.

			'''Protege:''' The student of a [[Order of the Pelican\|Pelican]] or [[Order of the Laurel\|Laurel]].

			'''Rattan:''' The material weapons are made from in heavy fighting.

			'''R&D:''' Shorthand for "Revocation and Denial". The administrative process by which someone is banned from participating in the SCA.

	'''Revel:''' A social gathering, feast, or party, often following a day of tournaments or classes.		'''Revel:''' A social gathering, feast, or party, often following a day of tournaments or classes.

			'''Seneschal:''' The administrative lead of a group whether that be society, kingdom, or locally.

	'''[[:Category:Shire\|Shire]]:''' A local group within the kingdom that is not part of a barony.		'''[[:Category:Shire\|Shire]]:''' A local group within the kingdom that is not part of a barony.
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	[[Stags' Con\|'''Stags' Con''']]''':''' A kingdom event where officers and local representatives gather for meetings and training.		[[Stags' Con\|'''Stags' Con''']]''':''' A kingdom event where officers and local representatives gather for meetings and training.

			'''TRP:''' Shorthand for "Temporary Removal from Play". An administrative process by which someone is temporarily restricted from participating in the SCA.

	'''Ursa Porta:''' The slogan of the [[Bears Gate]] household. Often heard during court when one of their members is recognized.		'''Ursa Porta:''' The slogan of the [[Bears Gate]] household. Often heard during court when one of their members is recognized.

			'''Vigil:''' The ceremony held by an upcoming peer to contemplate their offer to join a peerage.

	'''War:''' A large-scale SCA event focused on battles between kingdoms, principalities, or baronies, often accompanied by classes, courts, and revels.		'''War:''' A large-scale SCA event focused on battles between kingdoms, principalities, or baronies, often accompanied by classes, courts, and revels.

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'''A&S (Arts & Sciences):''' The creative and scholarly pursuits within the SCA, including crafts, music, cooking, research, and performance.

'''Award:''' A form of recognition given by the Crown or local nobles. Awards may recognize service, skill, or excellence in various fields.

'''Award of Arms (AoA):''' A foundational award bestowed by the Crown that grants the recipient the right to bear arms and the title of “Lord” or “Lady.”

'''[[:Category:Barony|Barony]]:''' A large local group within the Outlands, presided over by a Baron and/or Baroness as ceremonial representatives of the Crown.

'''[[Battlemoor]]''': A large, war-like camping event traditionally held during the summer.

'''[[:Category:Canton|Canton]]:''' A smaller branch that functions as part of a barony.

'''Chiv / Chivalry:''' Short for the Order of Chivalry, a peerage recognizing prowess and leadership on the armored combat field. Its members are commonly called Knights or Masters-at-Arms.

'''Crown:''' The King and Queen of the Outlands, chosen by right of combat in Crown Tournament. Sometimes nicknamed the ''Pointy Hat'' or ''Shiny Hat.''

'''Crown Tournament:''' The biannual tournament where fighters compete to determine who will become the next Crown of the Outlands.

'''Don / Doña:''' A title used in the Outlands (and some other kingdoms) for members of the White Scarf, an order recognizing excellence in rapier combat and teaching.

'''Dry Site:''' An event site where alcohol is not permitted.

'''Great Officers of State:''' The kingdom officers who oversee administration across the Outlands, such as the Seneschal, Exchequer, and Herald.

'''Hafla:''' A Middle Eastern–style celebration often featuring drumming, dance, food, and fellowship.

'''Peerage Orders:''' The highest levels of recognition within the SCA. In the Outlands these include the Chivalry, Laurel, Pelican, and Order of Defense.

'''Premier:''' The first recipient of a particular award or order.

'''Principality:''' A segment of a kingdom; the Outlands itself was a principality of Atenveldt before becoming a kingdom in 1986.

'''Revel:''' A social gathering, feast, or party, often following a day of tournaments or classes.

'''[[:Category:Shire|Shire]]:''' A local group within the kingdom that is not part of a barony.

'''Squire:''' A student of a knight, often marked with a red belt, who is training in combat and service while learning the ideals of chivalry.

'''Stag:''' The primary heraldic symbol of the Outlands. The stag often appears on regalia, awards, and kingdom arms. [[Stag of the Outlands|Stag]] may also refer to the award by the same name.

[[Stags' Con|'''Stags' Con''']]''':''' A kingdom event where officers and local representatives gather for meetings and training.

'''Ursa Porta:''' The slogan of the [[Bears Gate]] household. Often heard during court when one of their members is recognized.

'''War:''' A large-scale SCA event focused on battles between kingdoms, principalities, or baronies, often accompanied by classes, courts, and revels.

'''Ward:''' A child or youth within the SCA, particularly in Outlands context where youth activities are emphasized.

'''Wet Site:''' An event site where alcohol is permitted.
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