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History
Early Years
Hammerstorm began in Wichita, Kansas (known in the SCA as the Barony of Vatavia in the Kingdom of Calontir) in 1987. Our founder, First Jarl, Lord Thorgrim Igorsson and a couple others put together the concept in late 1986 to early 1987 and by mid 1987, the House became reality.
Some of the early members are still Oath sworn to this day, though only Jarl Erik Arngrimsson remains active, while the others are inactive. (To understand different statuses, one needs to read our by-laws which is a discussion for another time.)
Hammerstorm made a name for themselves in the Midwest as a mercenary band of Vikings who could be counted on in battle. Truly, some of the most glorious days were in the first 10 years of the House's history.
From the first House came others, a West House (now defunct) in Reno Nevada (Province of the Silver Desert, Kingdom of the West), which thrived for many years, another in Las Vegas Nevada (Barony of Starkhafn, Kingdom of Caid), which sadly lasted only three years (now defunct), A northern House in Wisconsin (Kingdom of Northshield), A southern House in Louisiana (Shire of Ardanroe, Kingdom of Gleann Abhann), another in Arkansas (Also in the Kingdom of Gleann Abhann which also had a short history (now defunct)), and most recently a new house in the Kindgom of Atenveldt(Barony of Twin Moons), and of course, this Northwest House, (Barony of Dragon's Mist, Kingdom of An Tir) which has thrived now for 13 years!
Things We Do
Practice Medieval Arts
Fight! (Yes, we mean it)
Interested in learning something new? How about one of these medieval crafts:
- Medival Combat using Swords, Spears, Archery and Axe.
- Bardcraft & Dancing
- Smithing
- Armouring
- Target Archery / Axe / Dagger / Spear
- Bowyer / Fletcher
- Sewing and Needlecraft
- Leatherworking
- Woodcrafting
- Brewing & Food Preperation
- Light Weapons (fencing)
- Calligraphy
- and many others.
Fight! (Yes, we mean it)
Fight! (Yes, we mean it)
We are ALWAYS looking for new fighters. Hammerstorm generally attends several SCA and other related organizational events a year, where we field fighters in support of our allies (or our conscriptors).
Celebrate Family
Drug Free Environment
Hammerstorm isn't a typical social club. Once you're in, you're family. We want our children to grow up to be as successful as we are, and we do this by fostering a safe environment for children and teens of all ages to come out and enjoy the experience.
Drug Free Environment
Drug Free Environment
Hammerstorm has a restrictive drug use policy aimed at keeping everyone safe.
Everyone Welcome
Everyone Welcome
Hammerstorm does not discriminate against anyone. It was a well known fact that Vikings were known for their hospitality and we are no different.