History of the SCA

A number of kingdoms and groups have histories online. There is no obvious place to link these in the current scheme.

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The History of the Kingdom of the West 100/5 1 2 3 4 5 Lots of photos and information, going back to when rocks were soft and dirt hadn't been invented yet. Visit Website Details Rate Report Comments

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