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''Gatekeeper'' is the official newsletter of the [[Barony of Unser Hafen]] in the [[Kingdom of the Outlands]]. Released monthly, it serves as the barony’s primary source of communication, providing event announcements, officer updates, artwork, educational articles, and other content relevant to the populace of Unser Hafen and the greater SCA community. | ''Gatekeeper'' is the official newsletter of the [[Barony of Unser Hafen]] in the [[Kingdom of the Outlands]]. Released monthly, it serves as the barony’s primary source of communication, providing event announcements, officer updates, artwork, educational articles, and other content relevant to the populace of Unser Hafen and the greater SCA community. | ||
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''Gatekeeper'' is produced by the [[Chronicler]] of Unser Hafen and distributed digitally to members of the barony. It includes official announcements as well as creative and informative contributions from members of the populace. Anyone is welcome to submit content, and the newsletter often features original art, poems, event photos, how-to guides, and musings on medieval life. | ''Gatekeeper'' is produced by the [[Chronicler]] of Unser Hafen and distributed digitally to members of the barony. It includes official announcements as well as creative and informative contributions from members of the populace. Anyone is welcome to submit content, and the newsletter often features original art, poems, event photos, how-to guides, and musings on medieval life. | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
The newsletter was originally known as '''The Tosspot'''.<ref>“The Gatekeeper (formerly the Tosspot).” Barony of Unser Hafen. Archived from the original on October 7, 2007. [https://web.archive.org/web/20071007202525/http://unserhafen.org/ https://web.archive.org/web/20071007202525/http://unserhafen.org/]</ref> The name was officially changed to ''Gatekeeper'' in | The newsletter was originally known as '''The Tosspot'''.<ref>“The Gatekeeper (formerly the Tosspot).” Barony of Unser Hafen. Archived from the original on October 7, 2007. [https://web.archive.org/web/20071007202525/http://unserhafen.org/ https://web.archive.org/web/20071007202525/http://unserhafen.org/]</ref> The name was officially changed to ''Gatekeeper'' in January 2016, as recorded in the barony’s newsletter archive.<ref>“Newsletter Archives.” Barony of Unser Hafen. Archived from the original on September 19, 2020. [https://web.archive.org/web/20200919094340/https://unserhafen.wixsite.com/unserhafen/newsletter-archives https://web.archive.org/web/20200919094340/https://unserhafen.wixsite.com/unserhafen/newsletter-archives]</ref> | ||
The new name better reflects the newsletter’s formal role as an information gate between baronial leadership and the populace, while maintaining Unser Hafen’s distinctive personality. | The new name better reflects the newsletter’s formal role as an information gate between baronial leadership and the populace, while maintaining Unser Hafen’s distinctive personality. | ||
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Gatekeeper
Gatekeeper is the official newsletter of the Barony of Unser Hafen in the Kingdom of the Outlands. Released monthly, it serves as the barony’s primary source of communication, providing event announcements, officer updates, artwork, educational articles, and other content relevant to the populace of Unser Hafen and the greater SCA community.
Contents
Gatekeeper is produced by the Chronicler of Unser Hafen and distributed digitally to members of the barony. It includes official announcements as well as creative and informative contributions from members of the populace. Anyone is welcome to submit content, and the newsletter often features original art, poems, event photos, how-to guides, and musings on medieval life.
Regular features may include:
- Upcoming event announcements and flyers
- Minutes or summaries from baronial meetings
- Letters from the Baronage and Officers
- Arts & Sciences highlights
- Recipes, stories, or medieval miscellany
- Photos and artwork from recent events
- Calls for volunteers and ongoing projects
History
The newsletter was originally known as The Tosspot.[1] The name was officially changed to Gatekeeper in January 2016, as recorded in the barony’s newsletter archive.[2]
The new name better reflects the newsletter’s formal role as an information gate between baronial leadership and the populace, while maintaining Unser Hafen’s distinctive personality.
Publication and Access
Gatekeeper is typically released once per month and archived by the baronial chronicler. Copies are distributed to local members and made available digitally via baronial communication channels. Physical copies may occasionally appear at local events or demos, depending on the chronicler's discretion.
External Links
- Barony of Unser Hafen Website
- Kingdom of the Outlands
- The Outlandish Herald – Kingdom newsletter
- Chronicler – SCA office responsible for publications
References
- ↑ “The Gatekeeper (formerly the Tosspot).” Barony of Unser Hafen. Archived from the original on October 7, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20071007202525/http://unserhafen.org/
- ↑ “Newsletter Archives.” Barony of Unser Hafen. Archived from the original on September 19, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200919094340/https://unserhafen.wixsite.com/unserhafen/newsletter-archives