Kingdom of Lochac
The Kingdom of Lochac comprises all SCA groups in Australia and New Zealand (as of Lochac May Crown, 2003).
The Australian groups were previously the Principality of Lochac, part of the Kingdom of the West. The New Zealand groups were formerly part of the Kingdom of Caid.
The name Lochac comes from the writings of Marco Polo, where he ennumerates the lands to the south as described by him. Lochac is described as a land south of Java with a sovereign king. Late sixteenth century maps can be found with Luchac, Beach and Maletur forming part of a large mainland area in the position of Western Australia.
When SCA groups in a region fulfill certain criteria (as enumerated in Corpora), they can become a kingdom, provided sufficient members wish to do so. This occurred in Australia in July 2002.
Lochac's Crown tournaments occur during May and November.
