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== Overview == | |||
The Warlord of the Outlands is a retinue position to the [[Crown of the Outlands]]. The title is earned by winning a heavy fighting tournament and serves as the heart of the Outlands army. | |||
== History == | |||
The tradition of an Outlands tournament likely originated with and was inspired by the Aten Warlord Tournament, mentioned in the Outlands History Notes as having happened in June of 1973.<ref>https://outlandshistory.blogspot.com/2008/01/june-1973.html</ref> | |||
The first Outlands Warlord tournament occurred in the [[Kingdom of the Outlands|Principality]] days of the Outlands with the first being held the weekend of April 22nd in 1978<ref name=":0">https://web.archive.org/web/20080516031956/http://www.sff.net/people/kitsune/sca/warlord78.htm</ref>. This tournament was held in Española, New Mexico which many sources refer to as "Shadowskeep". This name is not currently associated with any area of the Outlands and was likely a colloquial title. Meistres Rhonwen y Llysieuyddes of Westbrook Manor-Artemisia-in her personal recollection of the events writes that the first day was reserved for practice bouts and other festivities including the catching of a dragon by Prince Heinrich, a jumprope contest as part of the competition for the Golden Apple of Atlantia for the ladies, and a tea hosted by House Duckford. There is also mention of a fireside bardic gathering for Shakespeare's 414th birthday, during which prince Heinrich stood on the "Coronetting Rock". This is the only known mention of this rock. | |||
The following day the tournament was held. Over the course of 45 separate matches, combatants were tasked with using a variety of weapons to prove their skill with each. Rhonwen writes "Between matches, the Golden Apple of Atlantia competition continued, and during the whole day a band of thieves from Shadowskeep conducted rip-offs for ransom, to everyone's dismay."<ref name=":0" /> Master Sir Theo, Lord Mightrinwood became the Outlands Warlord, with Lord Glenm coming in second. | |||
Unfortunately, not much is known about the history of the Outlands Warlord between this initial tournament and Leif Ivarsson's tenure. The list of Warlords that appears on the [[Outlands College of Heralds|Weel]] section of the Outlands Heralds site was compiled by [[Matilda de Seton|Mistress Matilda]] by referencing editions of the [[Outlandish Herald]]<ref>http://weel.outlandsheralds.org/</ref>. | |||
== Role == | |||
Commonly referred to as the Heart of the Outlands Army, the Warlord role is meant to lead and inspire fighters at wars they attend. The Warlord also serves as a retinue position meant to attend the Crown during court and wield [[Thunderhead]]. The axe typically stays in the possession of the Warlord throughout their tenure. | |||
=== In Kingdom Law === | |||
Section VI, part F of Kingdom Law<ref>https://www.outlands.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Outlands-Kingdom-Law-2024-01.pdf</ref> pertaining to the Warlord reads as follows:<blockquote>''There shall be an annual Kingdom Warlord tournament. The Crown, in consultation with the current Kingdom Warlord, shall determine the organization of such.'' | |||
''i. The Victor of the lists shall bear the title “Warlord of the Outlands” until the next Warlord tournament.'' | |||
''ii. The title shall carry such duties and honors as are the pleasure of the Crown to give.''</blockquote> | |||
== Regalia == | |||
The Warlord is the traditional wielder of [[Thunderhead]]. | |||
In the past, the Warlord has also been granted a tabard. However, this is no longer part of the traditional regalia and may have been retired or become lost over the years. | |||
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== Sources == | |||
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Latest revision as of 10:14, 9 November 2025
Overview
The Warlord of the Outlands is a retinue position to the Crown of the Outlands. The title is earned by winning a heavy fighting tournament and serves as the heart of the Outlands army.
History
The tradition of an Outlands tournament likely originated with and was inspired by the Aten Warlord Tournament, mentioned in the Outlands History Notes as having happened in June of 1973.[1]
The first Outlands Warlord tournament occurred in the Principality days of the Outlands with the first being held the weekend of April 22nd in 1978[2]. This tournament was held in Española, New Mexico which many sources refer to as "Shadowskeep". This name is not currently associated with any area of the Outlands and was likely a colloquial title. Meistres Rhonwen y Llysieuyddes of Westbrook Manor-Artemisia-in her personal recollection of the events writes that the first day was reserved for practice bouts and other festivities including the catching of a dragon by Prince Heinrich, a jumprope contest as part of the competition for the Golden Apple of Atlantia for the ladies, and a tea hosted by House Duckford. There is also mention of a fireside bardic gathering for Shakespeare's 414th birthday, during which prince Heinrich stood on the "Coronetting Rock". This is the only known mention of this rock.
The following day the tournament was held. Over the course of 45 separate matches, combatants were tasked with using a variety of weapons to prove their skill with each. Rhonwen writes "Between matches, the Golden Apple of Atlantia competition continued, and during the whole day a band of thieves from Shadowskeep conducted rip-offs for ransom, to everyone's dismay."[2] Master Sir Theo, Lord Mightrinwood became the Outlands Warlord, with Lord Glenm coming in second.
Unfortunately, not much is known about the history of the Outlands Warlord between this initial tournament and Leif Ivarsson's tenure. The list of Warlords that appears on the Weel section of the Outlands Heralds site was compiled by Mistress Matilda by referencing editions of the Outlandish Herald[3].
Role
Commonly referred to as the Heart of the Outlands Army, the Warlord role is meant to lead and inspire fighters at wars they attend. The Warlord also serves as a retinue position meant to attend the Crown during court and wield Thunderhead. The axe typically stays in the possession of the Warlord throughout their tenure.
In Kingdom Law
Section VI, part F of Kingdom Law[4] pertaining to the Warlord reads as follows:
There shall be an annual Kingdom Warlord tournament. The Crown, in consultation with the current Kingdom Warlord, shall determine the organization of such.
i. The Victor of the lists shall bear the title “Warlord of the Outlands” until the next Warlord tournament.
ii. The title shall carry such duties and honors as are the pleasure of the Crown to give.
Regalia
The Warlord is the traditional wielder of Thunderhead.
In the past, the Warlord has also been granted a tabard. However, this is no longer part of the traditional regalia and may have been retired or become lost over the years.