> First outbreak of Bubonic Plague in Europe: 1346 AD Ack! 1348! 1348! (1346 was the battle of Crecy). <*sigh*> The rest of my point still stands, the plague showed up almost 250 years after the Crusades began. (Actually, the 100 Years War would make for an interesting WW setting. Plague, armies of brigands/mercenaries ravaging Europe, a plethora of Papacies...) Theron Houston