SCA = Society for Creative Anachronisms. I believe Drae and Val'Atar are both members actually... I know Vally is. They're a Middle Ages re-enactment society. Loads of fun. International, I believe.
SCA Registered Fighter = People who have been registered with the SCA as able to fight in tournaments and events. You have to be over 18, know what you're doing, and meet certain weapon/armor requirements. Tim knows how to fight within SCA Guidelines, he just doesn't have any armor. Armor is pricey.
and while I'm at it
Pennsic: a two week long "war" between the Middle and Eastern American divisions of the SCA in Pennsylvania. It's like the Renaissance Festival, just two whole weeks long, you camp there, there's shops, battles, classes, events... It sounds amazing.
biggrin Tim's REALLY shooting to get registered and OK'd to fight so he can take part in the battles and I just want to tag along.
OH YAH.

That's the dagger I got him. Just a plain blade.