Larping for a beginner…
So this past weekend I took part in a long held tradition amongst nerd-enthuisists…the LARP!!
LARP – standing for a live action role play
Defined as: a form of role-playing game where the participants physically act out their characters’ actions.
I, along with 60 or so other persons, as fully invested in the event as myself, went to a large camp ground in full battle attire! People could be anything they wanted: Dark elves, Forest elves, Sea elves (that is what I was), Ninjas, Pirates, Assassins, etc. They used foam weapons to beat the crap out of eachother. I must say that the weapons resembling a spear worked the best, though I did see a few bow and arrows that made quick work of the enemy.
Imagine how bizarre we must have looked to all the other ‘normal’ camp ground guests. In fact after my friend and I had changed in the bathrooms and were approaching the battle a man (most definitely a redneck -not that there is anything wrong with that) said to us
“We aren’t in Kansas anymore.”
And indeed we weren’t, we were in the land of Learia, brutally battling for control.
I don’t know if any of you reading have ever been to a larp, but I recommend it whole-heartedly! This is an event that no life should go without…In fact I will be attending one monthly.
If you are interested visit the Life and Whines of David Appelman.
Now for some pictures!! Video will be up eventually…
I am the sea elf (the one in blue). This is a horrible picture!
The wounderful founders of the land of Learia.
The all impressive Marcus and captian of the guard of Trydian (one of the 4 nations).
The flaming sword that kills all that it touches.
I will have more pictures up as soon as I can!!
oh man I miss flametongue
Oh my gosh, you look so pretty!! You made that?? (:
Yeah I did…me and my mum!
haha looks like fun im just wondering who the hell the guy is with the speedo
Matt was the one in the speedo, and Josh in the loin cloth.
They were so silly…an excuse to show as much skin as possible!
ATTENDING ONE MONTHLY!? WHERE!?
Oh so very epic! I want more pictures please!!!
It isn’t set up yet, but David is working on it.
A multitude of my friends, as well as myself, are looking to find any pictures of the event we can. We appreciate any additional photo posts! On another note do you or anybody you know have any idea when or through whom the event footage will be released?
I would like to extend my help to any individual whom is working on creating a new LARP in or around Jacksonville, as that would indeed be quite fantastic! I can be reached at LARPJAX@gmail.com or on myspace at http://www.myspace.com/LARPJAX. For all others interested in going to an LARP in the meantime, there is one at Westside Regional Park (7000 Roosevelt Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32244) right across from the Naval Base from 11AM to 4 PM every Saturday. You have the option to dress up if you so choose but is not required or the norm unless we have a large event. It is an AMTGARD chapter.