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| − | ==Northern Fields, | + | ==Northern Fields, [[Duchy]] of the [[Kingdom|Empire]] of [[Rivermoor]]== |
| − | Northern Fields is Winnipeg's foremost medieval/fantasy live-action roleplaying group. | + | Northern Fields is Winnipeg's foremost medieval/fantasy live-action roleplaying group. One could usually find 30-60 people on the fields during the summer months, and roughly a dozen or two during the winter. |
Just like their mundane country, Wildgard was very big - just ask Youtube. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOM-TmZBzZo] -[[Kite]] | Just like their mundane country, Wildgard was very big - just ask Youtube. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tOM-TmZBzZo] -[[Kite]] | ||
| − | Northern Fields | + | Northern Fields is home to members of several households and fighting companies, including [[Northern Shields]], [[House Haardrad]], [[Jackal Company]], [[Einherjar]], [[Norse Star]], [[White Lotus]], and the [[Wings of Dawn]]. |
===History=== | ===History=== | ||
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A few names were considered for the park in the beginning, originally it was going to be called Wild Spirits to honour both the fact that Winnipeg is at the doorstep of pure wilderness and that Winnipeg was the central meeting place of three aboriginal tribes: Anishinabe (Ojibway), Cree, and Lakota (Sioux) and that 'Manito' of Manitoba, or rather more correctly 'Manitou' means Spirit in both Cree and Ojibway. The name Wildgard was decided upon to represent a realm shared equally by humans and wild animals. | A few names were considered for the park in the beginning, originally it was going to be called Wild Spirits to honour both the fact that Winnipeg is at the doorstep of pure wilderness and that Winnipeg was the central meeting place of three aboriginal tribes: Anishinabe (Ojibway), Cree, and Lakota (Sioux) and that 'Manito' of Manitoba, or rather more correctly 'Manitou' means Spirit in both Cree and Ojibway. The name Wildgard was decided upon to represent a realm shared equally by humans and wild animals. | ||
| − | The winter of [[2013]] into [[2014]] brought difficulty to Wildgard in the form of the coldest winter the city of Winnipeg experienced on record, including a couple days of being colder than the planet of Mars. This was followed by a late spring. | + | The winter of [[2013]] into [[2014]] brought difficulty to Wildgard in the form of the coldest winter the city of Winnipeg experienced on record, including a couple of days of being colder than the planet of Mars. This was followed by a late spring. |
On May 17 2014, at [[Spring Trials]] in [[Querna Tema]] of the [[Principality]] of [[Rivermoor]], [[Prince]] [[Tsani]] welcomed the '''[[Shire]]''' of Wildgard to the Principality of Rivermoor. | On May 17 2014, at [[Spring Trials]] in [[Querna Tema]] of the [[Principality]] of [[Rivermoor]], [[Prince]] [[Tsani]] welcomed the '''[[Shire]]''' of Wildgard to the Principality of Rivermoor. | ||
| − | Wildgard then experienced a wet early to mid summer, and from August onward the weather favoured Wildgard once more, and normal high numbers were seen again into [[2015]]. | + | Wildgard then experienced a wet early to mid-summer, and from August onward the weather favoured Wildgard once more, and normal high numbers were seen again into [[2015]]. |
On October 17 2015, at [[Curse of the Great Pumpkin]], [[Queen]] [[Jocelyn]] elevated Wildgard to [[Barony]]. | On October 17 2015, at [[Curse of the Great Pumpkin]], [[Queen]] [[Jocelyn]] elevated Wildgard to [[Barony]]. | ||
| − | In the Fall of 2019, by majority vote Wildgard was renamed to Northern Fields. | + | In the Fall of 2019, by a majority vote, Wildgard was renamed to Northern Fields. |
Despite a lull in activity, activity has continued, with attendance numbers being in the 5-15 range throughout 2021. | Despite a lull in activity, activity has continued, with attendance numbers being in the 5-15 range throughout 2021. | ||
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===Location=== | ===Location=== | ||
| − | During the warmer months, Northern Fields typically met in Coronation Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba on most Sundays from | + | During the warmer months, Northern Fields typically met in Coronation Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba on most Sundays from 11 AM-4 PM. Otherwise, in winter they met at Valour Community Club from 3 pm-6 pm, however, they were known to start outdoors at Valour Community Club as early as 1 pm despite the cold. |
===Links=== | ===Links=== | ||
Revision as of 21:30, 1 May 2023
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Northern Fields, Duchy of the Empire of Rivermoor
Northern Fields is Winnipeg's foremost medieval/fantasy live-action roleplaying group. One could usually find 30-60 people on the fields during the summer months, and roughly a dozen or two during the winter.
Just like their mundane country, Wildgard was very big - just ask Youtube. [1] -Kite
Northern Fields is home to members of several households and fighting companies, including Northern Shields, House Haardrad, Jackal Company, Einherjar, Norse Star, White Lotus, and the Wings of Dawn.
History
Founded as Wildgard by Zume Frostpaw and Sylver Snowlynx in 2012, and first met with all of 5 people on March 18 of 2012. Zume had been in Amtgard since 2006, playing in Nevada, Tennessee and Minnesota. Sylver was introduced to Amtgard in 2010 in Minnesota. Both were impressed with the Amtgard system, and in 2011 they decided that Winnipeg was ripe for a LARPing group of Amtgard's calibre. They spent 6 months building up an armoury of park weapons, scouting locations and making contacts to try and spread the word. After Wildgard got rolling, others were vitally important to helping the group establish itself and grow; From there, the group just grew and grew!
A few names were considered for the park in the beginning, originally it was going to be called Wild Spirits to honour both the fact that Winnipeg is at the doorstep of pure wilderness and that Winnipeg was the central meeting place of three aboriginal tribes: Anishinabe (Ojibway), Cree, and Lakota (Sioux) and that 'Manito' of Manitoba, or rather more correctly 'Manitou' means Spirit in both Cree and Ojibway. The name Wildgard was decided upon to represent a realm shared equally by humans and wild animals.
The winter of 2013 into 2014 brought difficulty to Wildgard in the form of the coldest winter the city of Winnipeg experienced on record, including a couple of days of being colder than the planet of Mars. This was followed by a late spring.
On May 17 2014, at Spring Trials in Querna Tema of the Principality of Rivermoor, Prince Tsani welcomed the Shire of Wildgard to the Principality of Rivermoor.
Wildgard then experienced a wet early to mid-summer, and from August onward the weather favoured Wildgard once more, and normal high numbers were seen again into 2015.
On October 17 2015, at Curse of the Great Pumpkin, Queen Jocelyn elevated Wildgard to Barony.
In the Fall of 2019, by a majority vote, Wildgard was renamed to Northern Fields.
Despite a lull in activity, activity has continued, with attendance numbers being in the 5-15 range throughout 2021.
People
Officers
As of February 2017.
Guildmaster of Reeves: Scar Lionsbane
Roleplay Story
- Wildgard Live Role-Play Forums (No longer active)
Roleplay Maps
No longer in use:
Location
During the warmer months, Northern Fields typically met in Coronation Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba on most Sundays from 11 AM-4 PM. Otherwise, in winter they met at Valour Community Club from 3 pm-6 pm, however, they were known to start outdoors at Valour Community Club as early as 1 pm despite the cold.
Links
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| Outdoor location 
| Indoor location
| Amtgard Chapters within the Empire of Rivermoor |
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| Adari Vaal Keep • Crimson Plains • Everlyn • Ivory Tower • Lost Hills • Northern Fields • Queens Landing • Querna Tema • Silver Riders |
