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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Published monthly, ''The Outlandish Herald'' is produced by the Kingdom Chronicler, a warranted officer of the kingdom responsible for maintaining the newsletter and preserving the historical record of the group. As of 2025, the Kingdom Chronicler is '''Sir Nicolae Rares'''. | Published monthly, ''The Outlandish Herald'' is produced by the Kingdom Chronicler, a warranted officer of the kingdom responsible for maintaining the newsletter and preserving the historical record of the group. As of 2025, the Kingdom [[Chronicler]] is '''Sir Nicolae Rares'''. | ||
In addition to its regular monthly issues, special editions titled ''Outlandish Herald XTRA'' are occasionally released to address urgent updates or time-sensitive matters. The most recent ''OH XTRA'' was published in June 2024. | In addition to its regular monthly issues, special editions titled ''Outlandish Herald XTRA'' are occasionally released to address urgent updates or time-sensitive matters. The most recent ''OH XTRA'' was published in June 2024. | ||
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* '''Words from Officers''' | * '''Words from Officers''' | ||
* '''Local Groups and Regular Activities''' | * '''Local Groups and Regular Activities''' | ||
== Purpose == | == Purpose == | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[Kingdom of the Outlands]] | * [[Kingdom of the Outlands]] | ||
* [https://www.sca.org/officers/chronicler/ Chronicler (SCA office)] | * [https://www.sca.org/officers/chronicler/ Chronicler (SCA office)] | ||
Latest revision as of 11:43, 23 January 2026
The Outlandish Herald
The Outlandish Herald (commonly abbreviated as OH) is the official newsletter of the Kingdom of the Outlands, a regional branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). The publication serves as the primary vehicle for distributing official announcements, event listings, changes to kingdom law, and officer commentary within the kingdom.
Overview
Published monthly, The Outlandish Herald is produced by the Kingdom Chronicler, a warranted officer of the kingdom responsible for maintaining the newsletter and preserving the historical record of the group. As of 2025, the Kingdom Chronicler is Sir Nicolae Rares.
In addition to its regular monthly issues, special editions titled Outlandish Herald XTRA are occasionally released to address urgent updates or time-sensitive matters. The most recent OH XTRA was published in June 2024.
Content
Typical sections of the newsletter include:
- Words from the Crown
- Greater and Lesser Officers of State
- Upcoming Events
- General Notices
- Words from Officers
- Local Groups and Regular Activities
Purpose
As the official newsletter, The Outlandish Herald functions as a vital part of the administrative and historical framework of the Kingdom of the Outlands. Chroniclers across the SCA play a critical role in recordkeeping and documentation—an essential function for an organization rooted in the study and recreation of history.