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= Crown of the Outlands =
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 of the Outlands''' refers to the reigning monarchs of the [[Kingdom of the Outlands]] within the [[Society for Creative Anachronism]] (SCA). Typically, this includes the King and Queen, though the titles may vary depending on the gender identities of the victors of Crown Tournament and their consorts.
== Responsibilities ==
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.
== Selection ==
== Retinue and Champions ==
The Crown is determined by victory in Crown Tournament, held twice annually. The winner of the tournament and their consort become [[Crown Prince and Princess (Outlands)|Crown Prince and Princess]], and are later invested as the new Crown at Coronation.
The following are traditional positions within the Royal Retinue of the Outlands. These positions serve to support and honor the Crown throughout their reign.
== Duties ==
* '''[[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 macAilin|Artan V]].
The Crown serves as the highest authority within the kingdom during their reign. Their responsibilities include:
* '''[[Queen’s Champion]]''' – Chosen by the Queen. Formerly determined by a heavy weapons tournament at Coronation until changed by [[Béla Kós|Béla V]] and [[Anna de Apperleye|Anna]].
* '''[[Outlands College of Heralds|Blue Iris Herald]]''' – The Queen’s Herald, serving as the court herald for the duration of the reign.
* Presiding over court
* '''[[Warlord of the Outlands]]''' – Winner of the Warlord Tournament, traditionally held at Fall Crown Tournament. Wields [[Royal Regalia of the Outlands|Thunderhead]].
* Making awards and bestowing honors
* '''[[Protector of the Queen’s Heart]]''' – The victor of a rapier tournament held at Coronation.
* Representing the kingdom at events
* '''Royal Archer''' – The victor of the annual Archery Tournament.
* Supporting the kingdom’s officers and branches
* '''[[Defender of the Queen]]''' – The victor of the cut & thrust tournament held at Coronation.
* '''[[Rapier of Chivalry]]''' – Chosen by the Queen from among participants in the Protector of the Queen’s Heart tournament.
== Forms of Address ==
* '''[[Shield of Chivalry]]''' – Chosen by the Queen from among fighters in the Crown Tournament.
The Crown is typically addressed as "Your Majesty" or "Their Majesties."
* '''[[Flower of Chivalry]]''' – Chosen by the Queen from the participants in the Bearer of the Queen’s Favor tournament.
* '''[[Bearer of the Queen’s Favor]]''' – Victor of a heavy weapons tournament held at Coronation.
* '''[[Princess Protector of the Outlands|Princess Protector]]''' – Winner of a rapier tournament typically held the day after a Coronet Tournament.
== Regalia ==
== Regalia ==
''(To be added)''
The following [[Royal Regalia of the Outlands|items]] are traditionally associated with the Crown of the Outlands:
== Traditions ==
* The Crowns of the Outlands
''(To be added)''
* 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
[[File:Artaniitaraii.jpg|thumb|315x315px|Artan II and Tara at Estrella War]]
[[File:Johanniiimonika.jpg|thumb|207x207px|Johann III and Monika at Crown Tournament in al-Barran]]
== List of Reigns ==
[[File:Irel-ileana-2.jpg|thumb|305x305px|Irel II and Ileana]][[File:Torn-elisheva-rachaelrodgers.jpg|thumb|320x320px|Torn and Elisheva]]
[[File:Cameron-annaliz-rachaelrodgers.jpg|thumb|207x207px|Cameron and Anne Aliz]]
[[File:Bela-anna2.gif|thumb|Bela and Anna some time in A.S. XLIV]]
[[File:Alriksalomea.jpg|thumb|[[Alrik Boleslavov|Alrik]] and [[Salomea Thorunska|Salomea]] at their coronation in A.S. XLVIII|274x274px]]
[[File:Iohann-martine.jpg|thumb|308x308px|Iohann and Martine]]
[[File:Fjol-Melissa.jpg|thumb|207x207px|Fjolverkr and Melissa]]
[[File:Hawk-adrien-crown.jpg|thumb|236x236px|Hawkrill and Adrien]]
[[File:Zachmari.jpg|thumb|203x203px|Zachariah and Mariana at Battlemoor XIII]]
[[File:Simonaria.jpg|thumb|208x208px|Simon and Aria at [[Caer Galen Midwinter & Investiture AS LX (2025)|Caer Galen Midwinter]]]]
[[File:INGRETH-HROTHGAR-coronation.JPG|thumb|207x207px|Hrothgar and Ingriðr at their coronation]]
| 1 || [[Reign of Gunwaldt and Ælflæd|King Gunwaldt and Queen Ælflæd]]|| 1986-06-14 || 1986-11-01 ||
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| 2 || [[Reign of Johann & Kathryn|King Johann and Queen Kathryn]]|| 1986-11-01 || 1987-05-30 ||
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| 3 || King [[Artan macAilin|Artan]] and Queen [[Berengaria de Chinon|Tara av Asgardu]]|| 1987-05-30 || 1987-11-07 || Tara av Asgardu is currently known as Berengaria de Chinon.
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| 4 || King [[Hagen Silverskull|Hagen]] and Queen [[Beatrix]] || 1987-11-07 || 1988-04-09 ||
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| 5 || King [[Christopher of Hoghton|Christopher]] and Queen [[Cymber of the Darkwater|Cymber]]|| 1988-04-09 || 1988-11-05 ||
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| 6 || King [[Artan macAilin|Artan II]] and Queen [[Berengaria de Chinon|Tara II]]|| 1988-11-05 || 1989-05-06 || Tara av Asgardu is currently known as [[Berengaria de Chinon]].
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| 7 || King [[Johann von Balduinseck|Johann II]] and Queen [[Layla Shirin|Layla]]|| 1989-05-06 || 1989-11-04 ||
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| 8 || King [[Leif]] and Queen [[Ishtar]] || 1989-11-04 || 1990-05-03 || Ishtar is currently known as Ina Estraboren.
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| 9 || King [[Artan macAilin|Artan III]] and Queen [[Aziza al-Kashani|Aziza]]|| 1990-05-30 || 1990-11-04 ||
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| 10 || King [[Johann von Balduinseck|Johann III]] and Queen [[Monika von Zell|Monika]]|| 1990-11-04 || 1991-05-04 ||
| 12 || King [[Olaf]] and Queen [[Jeanne d'Aussay|Jeanne]]|| 1991-11-03 || 1992-05-02 ||
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| 13 || King [[Cyrred of Ashwood|Cyrred]] and Queen [[Morgana]] || 1992-05-02 || 1992-11-07 ||
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| 14 || King Olaf II and Queen [[Jeanne d'Aussay|Jeanne II]]|| 1992-11-07 || 1993-05-01 ||
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| 15 || King Leif II and Queen [[Elisheva bat Simon Halevy|Elisheva]]|| 1993-05-01 || 1993-11-06 ||
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| 16 || [[Reign of Cyrred II & Morgana|King Cyrred II and Queen Morgana II]]|| 1993-11-06 || 1994-05-07 ||
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| 17 || [[Reign of Artan IV & Aziza|King Artan IV and Queen Aziza II]]|| 1994-05-04 || 1994-11-05 ||
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| 18 || King [[Vagn Olafsson|Vagn]] and Queen [[Thora]] || 1994-11-05 || 1995-05-13 ||
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| 19 || King [[Hrothger Monomakh|Hrothger]] and Queen [[Madigan of Kandahar|Madigan]]|| 1995-05-13 || 1995-11-11 ||
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| 20 || King [[Artan macAilin|Artan V]] and Queen [[Aziza al-Kashani|Aziza III]]|| 1995-11-05 || 1996-05-11 || Artan was known in this reign as [[Estrellicus]].
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| 21 || Righ Irel II and ban-Righ [[Ileana Welgy|Ileana]]|| 1996-05-11 || 1996-11-09 ||
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| 22 || King Torn and Queen [[Elisheva bat Simon Halevy|Elisheva II]]|| 1996-11-09 || 1997-05-10 ||
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| 23 || King Lycurgus and Queen Mikulina || 1997-05-10 || 1997-11-08 ||
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| 24 || King [[Joseph Cameron Blackswan|Cameron]] and Queen [[Anne Aliz de Bâle|Anne Aliz]]|| 1997-11-08 || 1998-05-09 ||
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| 25 || King [[Hrothger Monomakh|Hrothger II]] and Queen [[Madigan of Kandahar|Madigan II]]|| 1998-05-09 || 1998-11-14 ||
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| 26 || King [[Maelgwn McCain|Maelgwn]] and Queen [[Lillian]] || 1998-11-14 || 1999-05-08 ||
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| 27 || King [[Lycurgus II]] and Queen [[Mikulina II]] || 1999-05-08 || 1999-11-13 ||
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| 28 || King [[Martino Michele Veneri|Martino]] and Queen [[Aindrea Mac Parthaláin|Aindrea]]|| 1999-11-13 || 2000-05-13 ||
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| 29 || King [[Kynan of Wyre Forest|Kynan]] and Queen [[Eleanor]] || 2000-05-13 || 2000-11-11 ||
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| 30 || King [[Ceasan MacCullum|Caesan]] and Queen [[Vanna Lucia Taormina|Vanna]]|| 2000-11-11 || 2001-05-12 ||
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| 31 || King [[Kynan of Wyre Forest|Kynan II]] and Queen [[Eleanor II]] || 2001-05-12 || 2001-11-10 ||
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| 32 || King [[Maelgwn McCain|Maelgwn II]] and Queen [[Cainnleach Uiseir of Glendalough|Cainnleach]]|| 2001-11-10 || 2002-05-11 ||
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| 33 || King [[Béla Kós|Béla]] and Queen [[Elizabeth O'Byrne|Elizabeth]]|| 2002-05-11 || 2002-11-09 ||
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| 34 || [[Reign of Jaxarticus & Kathryn II|Rex Jaxarticus and Regina Kathryn II]]|| 2002-11-09 || 2003-05-10 || For joint actions, they were referred to as ''Jaxarticus Kathrynque'' (-que meaning “and” in Latin).
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| 35 || Righ [[Irel III]] and ban-Righ [[Rosalind of Wellmark|Rosalind]]|| 2003-05-10 || 2003-11-08 ||
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| 36 || King [[Hoegaarden]] and Queen [[Chiara]] || 2003-11-08 || 2004-05-08 ||
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| 37 || King [[Giovanni di Sienna|Giovanni]] and Queen [[Cainnleach Uiseir of Glendalough|Cainnleach II]]|| 2004-05-08 || 2004-11-13 ||
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| 38 || Sultan [[Ibrahim]] and Sultana [[Ileana Welgy|Ileana II]]|| 2004-11-13 || 2005-05-14 ||
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| 39 || King [[Hoegaarden II]] and Queen [[Chiara II]] || 2005-05-14 || 2005-11-12 ||
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| 40 || Rex [[Hrorek Wolfson|Hrorek]] and Regina [[Caoilinn inghean ui Sheanain|Caoilfhionn]]|| 2005-11-12 || 2006-05-13 ||
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| 41 || King [[Béla Kós|Béla II]] and Queen [[Claudia Lisabetta Senatori da Firenze|Claudia]]|| 2006-05-13 || 2006-11-11 ||
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| 42 || King [[Artan macAilin|Artan VI]] and Queen [[Aziza al-Kashani|Aziza IV]]|| 2006-11-11 || 2007-05-12 ||
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| 43 || King [[Muiredach MacGregor|Mordygan]] and Queen [[Madigan of Kandahar|Madigan III]]|| 2007-05-12 || 2007-11-10 ||
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| 44 || King [[Alrik Boleslavov|Alrik]] and Queen [[Slaine inghean Ui Sheanain|Slaine]]|| 2007-11-10 || 2008-05-10 ||
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| 45 || King [[Boleslav Ragnarsson|Boleslav]] and Cwene [[Astriðr Hálfdanardóttir|Astriðr]]|| 2008-05-10 || 2008-11-08 ||
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| 46 || King [[Alrik Boleslavov|Alrik II]] and Queen [[Salomea Thorunska|Salomea]]|| 2008-11-08 || 2009-05-09 ||
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| 47 || King [[Maelgwn McCain|Maelgwn III]] and Queen [[Sabine of Loch Rennach|Sabine]]|| 2009-05-09 || 2009-11-14 ||
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| 48 || King [[Béla Kós|Béla III]] and Queen [[Anna de Apperleye|Anna]]|| 2009-11-14 || 2010-05-08 ||
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| 49 || King [[Alrik Boleslavov|Alrik III]] and Queen [[Salomea Thorunska|Salomea II]]|| 2010-05-08 || 2010-11-13 ||
| 56 || [[Reign of Alrik IV & Salomea III|King Alrik IV and Queen Salomea III]]|| 2013-11-09 || 2014-05-10 ||
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| 57 || [[Reign of Walrick & Cecilia|King Walrick and Queen Cecilia]]|| 2014-05-10 || 2014-11-08 ||
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| 58 || King [[Hrothger Monomakh|Hrothger III]] and Queen [[Ingriðr Rauðkinn|Ingriðr]]|| 2014-11-08 || 2015-05-09 ||
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| 59 || King [[Tam Grimm|Tam]] and Queen [[Kathryn Kilgour|Kathryn III]]|| 2015-05-09 || 2015-11-14 ||
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| 60 || King [[Béla Kós|Béla V]] and Queen [[Anna de Apperleye|Anna III]]|| 2015-11-14 || 2016-05-14 ||
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| 61 || King [[Kolgrimr Olafsson|Kolgrimr]] and Queen [[Danielle Skarp|Danielle]]|| 2016-05-14 || 2016-11-12 ||
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| 62 || King [[Robert Magnus|Robert]] and Queen [[Magge Magnus|Magge]]|| 2016-11-05 || 2017-05-06 ||
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| 63 || King [[Lief III]] and Queen [[Ansteys Darcy|Ansteys]]|| 2017-05-06 || 2017-11-11 ||
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| 64 || [[Reign of Jaxarticus II & Anna|King Jaxarticus II and Queen Anna]]|| 2017-11-11 || 2018-05-05 ||
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| 65 || King [[Béla Kós|Béla VI]] and Queen [[Anna de Apperleye|Anna IV]]|| 2018-05-05 || 2018-11-10 ||
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| 66 || King [[Hrorek Wolfson|Hrorek]] and Queen [[Slaine inghean Ui Sheanain|Slaine]]|| 2018-11-10 || 2019-05-03 ||
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| 67 || [[Reign of Iohann & Martine|König Iohann and Königin Martine]]|| 2019-05-03 || 2019-11-09 ||
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| 68 || [[Reign of King Béla VII & Queen Nerissa|King Béla VII and Queen Nerissa]]|| 2019-11-09 || 2022-01-15 || Long Reign of the Plague.
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| 69 || [[Reign of Bárekr & Beatrice|Sultan Bárekr Khan and Queen Beatrice]]|| 2022-01-15 || 2022-07-09 ||
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| 70 || [[Reign of Jaxarticus III & Anna|King Jaxarticus III and Queen Anna]]|| 2022-07-09 || 2023-01-14 ||
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| 71 || [[Reign of Bardolf & Sabiha|King Bardolf and Queen Sabiha]]|| 2023-01-14 || 2023-07-22 ||
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| 72 || [[Reign of Mordygan II & Ymanie|Cyning Mordygan II and Cwyne Ymanie]]|| 2023-07-22 || 2024-01-20 ||
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| 73 || [[Reign of Fjolverkr & Melissa|King Fjolverkr and Queen Melissa]]|| 2024-01-20 || 2024-07-01 ||
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| 74 || [[Reign of Hawkrill & Adrien|King Hawkrill and Queen Adrien]]|| 2024-07-01 || 2025-01-18 ||
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| 75 || [[Reign of Zachariah & Mariana|King Zachariah and Queen Mariana]]|| 2025-01-18 || 2025-07-19 ||
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| 76 || [[Reign of Simon & Aria|Roi Simon and Reine Aria]]|| 2025-07-19 || 2026-01-03 ||
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|[[Reign of Hrothger IV & Ingriðr|King Hrothgar & Queen Ingriðr]]
|2026-01-03
|2026-07-18
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|[[Reign of Mordygan III & Ymanie II|Cyning Mordygan III and Cwyne Ymanie II]]
|2026-07-18
|Current
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== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Kingdom of the Outlands]]
* [[Outlands College of Heralds]]
* [[Royal Regalia of the Outlands|Royal Regalia]]
* [[Crown Prince and Princess (Outlands)]]
== External Links ==
* [[Crown Tournament (Outlands)]]
* [[File:Mord-Ymanie-byLucius.jpg|thumb|312x312px|Mordygan III & Ymanie II at their coronation]][http://wimble.outlandsheralds.org/tribute.php Wimble Heraldic Roll: Tribute Page]
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
