The Portuguese have landed in Japan. It is blissful era of peace and prosperous trade... But warriors grow restless and pirates grow rich.  The time has come for the Grand Outlandish Tournament.

At the Request of Her Royal Majesty a Rapier Tournament will be held the Sunday of Crown Tournament weekend.

Barony of Caerthe presents Caerthen Benefit and Baronial Investiture April 17, 2010

It was a typical Monday night in the Student Union Building of the University of new Mexico as members of the local SCA group learned Amoroso dance steps from instructor Laura Smalley. Reporter Candance Hsu of the university's Daily Lobo stopped by to learn about the SCA.

Jerry Spaulding, who goes by the name Agamedes within the SCA, "got hooked" on the Middle Ages at the age of 15. Now he is a founding member of the SCA group at Eastern Wyoming College. Carson LeMahieu of the Torrington (Wyoming) Telegram has the story.

Duke Wolfgang Grothe de Verron reports that Lord Robert Magnus will be knighted by Their Majesties of the Kingdom of the Outlands at Gulf Wars. Lord Robert was placed on vigil at Caerthe's 12th Night celebration.

The Barony of Fontaine dans Sable has the profound honor of hosting the premier rapier combat event of the Outlands. Sworded Affair promises to be a day long adventure of dueling, fun and friendship.

Feast of Fools Hosted by the Barony of Dragonsspine March 27, 2010

On the 30th of January 2010, Their Majesties of the Outlands traveled to the Barony of Unser Hafen for the annual Winter Oasis, a middle eastern themed dancing event. During Their court King Bela and Queen Anna called Nikolaos Demetriou ho Toxhotes forward and offered him admittance to the Order of the Pelican.

Justin Cragin reports that he has posted an album of portraits taken at the recent 12th Night celebration in the Barony of Caerthe, Kingdom of the Outlands. The album has been posted on Flickr.

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.

The rush of the holidays have slowed down and we find that our Baronial Arts and Science Exposition is growing closer.

At recent events in the Kingdom of the Outlands, Their Majesties Bela and Anna offered peerages to two of Their subjects, Jeanne-Marie Dubois of Caer Galen and Davin Drakere.

Caerthen War Practice will be held Jan. 3 at Douglas County Fairgrounds.

The College of Blaiddwyn invites you to come out and make merry in the crisp winter mountain air in al-barran. Test your strength among the competitors for the title of Defender of The Pack and Champion of Blaiddwyn.

For anyone traveling to the great Barony of Fontaine dans Sable January 9, 2010 to celebrate our Mid-Winter we invite and encourage one and all to stay for WAAARRRRRR!!!!!! practice on the 10th.

Lord Domin d'Alsace has created an album of photos from Toys for Tots and posted them on Flickr. The event took place recently in the Kingdom of the Outlands.

Please come and join the Shire of Plattefordham (Casper, Wyoming) for a delectable feast and celebration on January 9, 2010, in honor of 12th night at St Stephens Episcopal Church.

Hrorek and Slaine, Baron and Baroness of al-Barran, are pleased to invite you to enjoy the warmth and hospitality of their halls and delight in sharing the delicacies and treasures of the Silk Road with you at al-Barran Midwinter Celebration

The Barony of Dragonsspine presents Candlemas January 30, 2010 10 am- 8 pm

Meisha has created an album of photos from Ravensfaire, which took place recently in the Kingdom of the Outlands. The album is posted on Flickr.

Attention Noble People of the Outlands, Dragonsspine will be hosting a War Practice Nov. 29, 2009 starting at 11am in Bear Creek Park.

Unto the Mighty Outlands, does the Barony of Fontaine dans Sable send seasons greetings, and a hearty good cheer for the upcoming winter season. As the autumn leaves change color, and fall from the tree's it behooves us to turn our thoughts to those who need our help. Their Excellencies, Angus and Elizabeth, Baron and Baroness of Fontaine dans Sable have chosen this charity as our focus of concern, the San Juan Regional Hospital, Pediatric ward.

Join us on Saturday, October 17, 2009 for a night of dancing, a subtlety contest, spookiness and general revelry. Anyone who has come to this event before can tell you what a great time there is to be had. Halloween costumes are welcome.

Ren met SCA at the recent Santa Fe Renaissance Fair held at El Rancho de las Golondrinas in New Mexico, where members of both communities entertained the crowds. Staci Matlock of The New Mexican visited the Fair and reports. (photos)

War is upon us; are there any who will defend Outlands eastern boarders? We now have new and upcoming fighters and they will need instructions. These fighters are a bit green so they will need some gentle force to correct their errant ways. There is a $7.00 site fee plus a $3.00 non member fee and a $5 feast fee.

Ethanandannie has created an album of photos from the recent Fall 2009 Crown Tournament in the Kingdom of the Outlands. The photos have been posted on their Flickr website.

Aldyth reports that Their Majesties of the Outlands placed two of Their subjects on vigil to contemplate elevation to peerage at Their recent Fall 2009 Crown Tournament.

Stagscon is the premiere service event of the Outlands! It is a chance for our kingdom officers to spend time talking to local officers, and spend time teaching people more about their offices, and the many different ways we can all work to make the Outlands more interesting and fun for everyone involved.

Bring the entire family to this one-day medieval faire with activities and fun for all ages!