War is Coming Mississippi at the Mississippi Renaissance Festival you have the opportunity to explore the Year of Our Lord 1306. A year where King Edward I, “the Hammer of the Scots”, was leading the charge in subduing Scotland. You can choose to join King Edward I in retaliation for the uprising of the Scottish or choose to stand beside Robert The Bruce as he took a stand to defend his country. In a world of allegiances you could even unite with the Viking King Haakon V Magnusson in his promise to assist the people of Alba (Scotland). The choice is yours.