Horns sound and drums roll, banners dance on the breeze, Chevaliers parade in armor shining and merchants call their wares. Mummers prance, jesters grin, laughter swells like the seas, Archers shoulder their quivers full and music fills the air. Juggler's entrance, food delights, excitement buzzes like the bees, Fencers flash their blades dazzling and little children stare.

Argen Duncan, a reporter for El Defensor Chieftain (Socorro County, New Mexico), experiences the fun and glory of Estrella and the Middle Ages through members of the College of St. Golias.

A team of cooks from House Golden Oak won the siege cooking contest at Estrella War XXII. They reportedly also went on to roast a whole pig - on site - for a feast for Their Majesties of the Outlands Sunday evening.

Her Excellency, Mistress Nadrah of the Kingdom of the Outlands reports that Count Sir Bela Kos defeated Count Sir Hakon af Jorvik in the finals of the Spring 2006 Crown Tourney.

Let the merriment and splendors of a night in Venice during Carnival lure you to the fair Barony of Dragonsspine and the College of Tygre's Keep.

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Cadvarch ap nir Caerleon of Caerthe of the Kingdom of the Outlands was offered Knighthood at the recent Estrella War by Their Majesties Hrorek Wolfson and Caoilfhionn inghean Ui Sheanain.

Come join The College of Blaiddwyn on March 18th, with chasing away the last of the winter blues by having a fun filled day of A&S classes, with tournaments in heavy and light weapons to determine the next Winter Wolf Champions. There will be a pot luck lunch, this would be a good opportunity to try that new food idea, so please bring a side dish to share. All donations will be welcome.

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In the rustling pines and cool streams of Their Majesty's purple mountains, please join us for an Anniversary Celebration in the heart of the Outlands. The Barony of Dragonsspine cordially invites friends and family, to reminisce of warm memories and celebrate the History of the birth of the STAG of the Mighty Outlands!

20th Anniversary Celebration: Kingdom of the Outlands
Date: July 27 - 30, 2006 Location:
Barony of Dragonsspine (Cripple Creek, Colorado)

Are you a pansy, a dandy, or is your liver gilded? Do you need to stay indoors with air-conditioning at 68 degrees? If you answered "Yes," then you should stay home, because men and women who are tougher, stronger and better than you will ever be, are incapable of completing our competition. Remember just stay home and try not to over tax your frail and weak constitution. Last year over 50% of our contestants dropped out due to heat and or exhaustion! If on the other hand, you crave a challenge, long for the struggle of combat and desire to test your fortitude; come vie for Blackwater Keep Defender. P.S. We will feed you till you pop, if you are so inclined.

Adam Stedefast has announced the totals for toys collected for the Toys for Tots program in the Kingdom of the Outlands.

The time draws near when two great and wondrous events will take place in the Southern Outlands. Crown Tournament and the Investiture of the next Baron and Baroness of the Citadel. The first of course is the finding of an Heir for Their Royal Majesties, Hrorek and Caoilfhionn, mighty King and graceful Queen of the Outlands.

Saionji no Hanae (Lisa Joseph) of the West Kingdom reports of the recent Teahouse of the Winter Moon event which took place in the Kingdom of the Outlands January 7, 2006.

Come to Caer Galen to join in a celebration of the arts and sciences. There will be classes, judging, commentary, and displays so that all may come and participate. Prizes will be awarded for People's Choice and other awards to be announced.

Gather ye gentles for an afternoon of the Winter Delights. Besides a Feast of Great Renown, the Baronial Arts & Sciences Competition will take place. The activities for the day will consist of competitions in many areas. This is the time to trounce your opponents on the game board, to display your bardic talents, or to spend a quiet hour with friends over a mug of cider. Have we mentioned that this is a WET SITE?? Dancing, dancing and more dancing is on the schedule.

Friedrich Ethelred aus Schloss Trier, Estrella War XXII Internal Publicity Deputy, has annouced that several special events will occur at this year's War.

Lady Rhiannon of the Kingdom of Outlands has posted her photo album from the final court of Their Royal Majesties Hoegaarden and Chiara, and the Coronation of Their Majesties Hrorek and Caolifhionn.

Friedrich Ethelred aus Schloss Trier, Internal Publicity Director for Estrella War XXII, has announced that the Outlands Prize Tournament will take place at this year's War.

The Barony of Unser Hafen presents Winter Oasis.

Throughout the Outlands the drums of WAR are beating. Once again the College of Saint Golias stands ready to host the famous Southern War Practice at the Athletic Field of New Mexico Tech in Socorro, NM.

Buon Giorno one and all. The time is 1564 and Italy is seeing a change for the better. Michelangelo completed the dome of St. Peter's Church in Rome, Galileo Galilei was born near Pisa, the municipal palace of Genoa was built, and Francesco de' Medici became Duke of Florence. It is truly a time to rejoice and celebrate even here in the Citadel of the Southern Pass as we invite all to Citadel's 12th night - The Italian Renaissance.

Sunnie Redhouse of the Farmington (Colorado) Daily Times got a first hand view of arts and sciences medieval-style when she attended the recent Queen's Prize tournament held at San Juan College.

Jester of Anglesey has announced that the Barony of Caerthe in Denver, Colorado, will host two historical combat sessions at Caerthean Fighter Practice during the month of November, 2005.

Bonjour! Nous sommes en Paris, en 1405 Anno Domini*…… The Ruling House of France, the House of Valois, is still smarting from the effects of their sound defeat by the English at Crecy in 1346, and at Poitiers in 1356, where the king was captured but not ransomed for some time. The current King and Queen of France, Charles VI and Isabeau, reign from palaces in Rouen and Paris, well attended by their children most notably the Dauphin, Louis, duc de Guyenne. The Great Schism has been in effect for 25 years, leaving Popes at both Rome and Avignon. Innocent VII has just been elected to the nearest Papal seat in Avignon, and he is attempting to heal the Schism to little effect. The Crusades are still an idea to be toyed with every few years, but no concerted effort to retake the Holy Land has been mounted in some time. The world is turning colder in the wake of the Black Death 50 years ago, leaving France's population nearly decimated, but this devastation has left the both the middle classes and the aristocracy with genuine opportunities for advancement. Bienvenue a Paris!**

See! Hear! Attend! The most glorious occasion of TRH Hrorek and Caoilfhionn's elevation to the mighty Outlands' Thrones.

The al-Barran A&S Collegium, "A Day of A&S," will be held on Saturday, November 19, in the Williamson Education Hall of the Monte Vista Christian Church at 3501 Campus Blvd. NE, in Albuquerque.

Robert Marchet has posted an online album of photographs from the recent Crown Tournament, at which Hrorek and Caoilfhionn became the Royal Heirs to the Outlands throne.

Syr Hrorek Wolfson and Caoilfhionn inghean Ui Sheanain are the new Royal Heirs for the Kingdom of Outlands.

The Barony of al-Barran invites you to join them for one of the most exciting and different events of the year - Champions (16 - 18 September 2005). What makes this even so different - PRIZES, PRIZES, PRIZES!!!!

A cross between Disney World and a Ren Faire, Medieval World, to be located in Fort Collins, Colorado, would be open all year offering an authentic living history environment for visitors of all ages.