ANGORA — There will be archery and ax throwing, a Viking warrior, Turkish dance from the Ottoman Empire, Medieval games, lots of tasty morsels, handcrafted wares, and a chance to learn about dragon hunting.
And, of course, real-life skalds will be there, too.
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