Communications
Communications in the Modern Middle Ages does not require a quill or mule - though use of period communication practices is to be encouraged! The Barony currently supports a monthly From the Tower newsletter (available free electronically or in print for a modest subscription). Also available online is Pegasus, the Kingdom of Lochac's monthly newsletter, available only to members of SCA Australia or SCA New Zealand.
The Kingdom of Lochac has a series of publications. Potentially of greatest general interest is the Kingdom arts and sciences publication Cockatrice. The SCA Inc. in the US also publishes and distributes a variety of publications, most notably Tournaments Illuminated and the Compleat Anachronist.
Electronic communications, in the form of mailing lists also provide a means for people to ask questions, discuss issues and learn of upcoming events.
Mailing Lists
To participate in discussions, ask questions, talk to the populace and hear about forthcoming events, join the Southron Gaard Discussion list.
If you want to receive only important announcements, generally of forthcoming events and activities, and no other postings, you can join the Southron Gaard Announcement list. (Please note that any posting made to Announcements is automatically forwarded to the three Discussion lists (SGdiscuss, St Kessog and Castleburn) -- you do not have to join both announcement and discussion type lists.)
If you want news and discussion associated with the University of Otago's College of St Kessog, join their list, and join join the Dunedin-based Canton of Castelburn's list for news of their events and activities.
If you'd like to join in general discussions among the broader populace which inhabits these fair isles, both Southern and Northern, then join the Althing list.
If you'd like to hear what's happening even further abroad, you can join the Kingdom of Lochac's mailing list, known as The Shambles. There is also a range of other Kingdom and special-interest lists on this page, and you may also want to visit the Lochac Guilds page for more possibilities.
From The Tower
From the Tower is the print and electronic newsletter for the Barony of Southron Gaard. It is produced monthly.
FTT current issue and archives.
Pegasus
Pegasus is the official newsletter for the Kingdom of Lochac, mailed to members of SCA Australia or SCA New Zealand. Each edition, including back-issues, can also be accessed online by members of either group. Typical contents:
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Cockatrice
Cockatrice is the quarterly arts and sciences publication for the Kingdom of Lochac. It costs NZ$38.50 for an annual subscription (four issues). Email its New Zealand agent for local payment information. Mailing address for cheques:
Cockatrice
650 Horotiu Rd
Te Kowhai RD8
Hamilton
Tournaments Illuminated
Tournaments Illuminated is the quarterly journal of the SCA, published in the United States, for distribution to members by subscription. It covers a range of material that furthers research, education, and "living history" recreation in the field of pre-seventeenth-century Western culture, as well as Corporate policy statements and announcements from Corporate officers. See the list of topics covered here. It costs US$15 for an annual subscription. Further information here.
Compleat Anachronist
The Compleat Anachronist is a pamphlet series published four times a year; each issue focuses on a specific topic (see the list of issue topics here). It costs US$15 for an annual subscription. Further information here.