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| + | a [[Duchy]] of the [[Kingdom]] of [[Neverwinter]], located in Brandon, FL. | ||
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{{Infobox Amtgard Chapter| | {{Infobox Amtgard Chapter| | ||
| − | name=Falling Fire| | + | |name='''Falling Fire''' |
| − | image=[[ | + | |image=[[File:FallingFireHeraldry2023.png|200px|Falling Fire Heraldry]] |
| − | + | |kingdom=[[Neverwinter]] | |
| − | kingdom=[[Neverwinter]]| | + | |status=[[Duchy]] |
| − | city=Brandon, FL| | + | |city=Brandon, FL |
| − | park=Saladino Park| | + | |park=Saladino Park |
| − | founded=[[1995]]?| | + | |founded=[[1995]]? |
| − | meets=Sundays | + | |meets=Sundays 11:00am-4:00pm |
| − | }} | + | |active=Yes}} |
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===History=== | ===History=== | ||
| − | Falling Fire was founded by Sir [[Auwyne]] | + | Falling Fire was founded by Sir [[Auwyne]], Sir [[Icefyre]], Sir [[Chohag]], and Squire [[Bael Silverflame]] in the distant past (the 90s). |
| − | The land is so named for the lightning storms that frequent the area, | + | The land is so named for the lightning storms that frequent the area, Hillsborough county has one the highest rates of people being struck by lightning in the world. |
| − | Falling Fire was originally part of the Kingdom of the [[Valley of the Silver Rains]] in Oregon, which was the | + | Falling Fire was originally part of the Kingdom of the [[Valley of the Silver Rains]] in Oregon, which was the original home of [[Icefyre]]. At Clan in 1997, members of Falling Fire assassinated their host and king and jumped to the Kingdom of the [[Mystic Seas]], also in Oregon. In time, they built a friendship with [[Kudzu]] and [[Evil Ryss]], who were at the time in [[Emerald Coast]], and through them the Kingdom of the [[Wetlands]]. As one of the prominent groups in Florida, Falling Fire put aside a rivalry with the other ([[Silverwater]]) and all the groups in Florida joined under one banner to create the Kingdom of [[Neverwinter]]. Falling Fire has played a primary role in the Kingdom, with members holding all the principal [[Offices]] in the kingdom numerous times. They are generally regarded as one of (if not the) top fighting park east of the Mississippi. |
===Events=== | ===Events=== | ||
| − | For many years Falling Fire has hosted an event which takes place roughly five weeks after the [[Gathering of the Clans | + | For many years Falling Fire has hosted an event which takes place roughly five weeks after the [[Gathering of the Clans]]. Thus it was named "[[FWACT]]", or "Five Weeks After Clan Thingy". They have also hosted Neverwinter's [[Coronation]] numerous times, often at the Rotary Club campsite, where they built the [[Falling Fire Castle]]. |
| − | ===People=== | + | ===[[:Category:Falling Fire People|People]]=== |
| + | [[Image:neverwinterheraldry2.png|frame| [[Neverwinter]]]] | ||
Many people have called Falling Fire home, this is just a short list: | Many people have called Falling Fire home, this is just a short list: | ||
*[[Auwyne]] | *[[Auwyne]] | ||
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*[[Kelbo]] | *[[Kelbo]] | ||
*[[Fluffy]] | *[[Fluffy]] | ||
| + | *[[Evil Ryss]] | ||
| + | *[[Alona]] | ||
| + | *[[BlackRose]] | ||
| − | Moved on | + | ====Moved on==== |
*[[Icefyre]] | *[[Icefyre]] | ||
*[[Casca]] | *[[Casca]] | ||
| − | + | *[[Spoon]] | |
| + | *[[Tree]] | ||
===Groups=== | ===Groups=== | ||
Some of the companies and households that have been found in Falling Fire: | Some of the companies and households that have been found in Falling Fire: | ||
| − | *[[Triads]] - Fighting | + | *[[Triads]] - Fighting Company formed in Falling Fire |
| − | *[[Veritas]] - Service- | + | *[[Veritas]] - Arts and Science Household |
| − | *[[Obsidian]] - | + | *[[Fun]] - Household |
| − | *[[Dragoons]] - | + | *[[Oleander]] - Household |
| − | + | *[[Ouroboros]] - Arts and Science/Service Household | |
| + | *[[Phoenix Guard]] - Fighting Company | ||
| + | *[[Warmongers]] - Fighting Company | ||
| + | *Falling Flames - Bardic House of Falling Fire | ||
| + | *[[Obsidian]] - Disbanded Household | ||
| + | *[[Dragoons]] - Disbanded Fighting Company | ||
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| + | The [[Rogues]] had a long presence in Falling Fire, but the Falling Fire Rogues split off to form the Triads. | ||
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| + | ===Contacts and Directions=== | ||
| + | ====Regular meetings==== | ||
| + | Sundays 11:00am - 4:30pm | ||
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| + | Bertha and Tony Saladino Park - 1705 Bryan Rd, Brandon, FL 33511 | ||
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| + | Take I-75 south to Exit 257 (old exit 51, Brandon, Hwy 60) and stay left. Make a left (east) at light (Hwy 60). Go east about 11 traffic lights to Bryan Rd. There is a Aldi supermarket on one corner and Nativity Catholic Church on the opposite corner. Make a right (south) onto Bryan Rd. Go south about 2 miles. You will pass 2 traffic lights, one at Lithia Pincrest, and one at Lumsden Rd. If you hit a third light, you are either at Dewolf Rd, which means you just missed the entrance to the park on your left. Normally we are at the covered picnic tables, or close to there. | ||
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| + | ===Current Leadership=== | ||
| + | Monarch - [[Varg Oakenheart]] [https://ork.amtgard.com/orkui/index.php?Route=Player/index/143032 Ork Page] | ||
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| + | Regent - [[Abramelin]] [https://ork.amtgard.com/orkui/index.php?Route=Player/index/161962 Ork Page] | ||
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| + | Chancellor - [[Subita]] [https://ork.amtgard.com/orkui/index.php?Route=Player/index/154412 Ork Page] | ||
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| + | Champion - [[Oryx Goldmane]] [https://ork.amtgard.com/orkui/index.php?Route=Player/index/143033 Ork Page] | ||
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| + | Guildmaster of Reeves: [[Solgaleo Galacta]] [https://ork.amtgard.com/orkui/index.php?Route=Player/index/155440 Ork Page] | ||
| − | + | Previous | |
| + | [[Elidibus the Deathsinger]] | ||
===Links=== | ===Links=== | ||
| − | [ | + | *{{ork_chapter|index=75}} |
| − | + | *[https://www.facebook.com/groups/fallingfire/ {{Facebook Groups Page}}] | |
| − | [[category: | + | {{Neverwinter}} |
| + | [[category:Active Neverwinter Places]][[category:Active Florida Chapters]][[category:Previous Valley of the Silver Rains Places]] [[Category: Previous Mystic Seas Places]][[category:Active Neverwinter Places]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Founded in 1995]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Audited for 2008]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Active Amtgard Chapters]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Sunday Parks]][[Category:Audited for 2015]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:53, 7 September 2024
a Duchy of the Kingdom of Neverwinter, located in Brandon, FL.
Contents
History
Falling Fire was founded by Sir Auwyne, Sir Icefyre, Sir Chohag, and Squire Bael Silverflame in the distant past (the 90s).
The land is so named for the lightning storms that frequent the area, Hillsborough county has one the highest rates of people being struck by lightning in the world.
Falling Fire was originally part of the Kingdom of the Valley of the Silver Rains in Oregon, which was the original home of Icefyre. At Clan in 1997, members of Falling Fire assassinated their host and king and jumped to the Kingdom of the Mystic Seas, also in Oregon. In time, they built a friendship with Kudzu and Evil Ryss, who were at the time in Emerald Coast, and through them the Kingdom of the Wetlands. As one of the prominent groups in Florida, Falling Fire put aside a rivalry with the other (Silverwater) and all the groups in Florida joined under one banner to create the Kingdom of Neverwinter. Falling Fire has played a primary role in the Kingdom, with members holding all the principal Offices in the kingdom numerous times. They are generally regarded as one of (if not the) top fighting park east of the Mississippi.
Events
For many years Falling Fire has hosted an event which takes place roughly five weeks after the Gathering of the Clans. Thus it was named "FWACT", or "Five Weeks After Clan Thingy". They have also hosted Neverwinter's Coronation numerous times, often at the Rotary Club campsite, where they built the Falling Fire Castle.
People
Many people have called Falling Fire home, this is just a short list:
Moved on
Groups
Some of the companies and households that have been found in Falling Fire:
- Triads - Fighting Company formed in Falling Fire
- Veritas - Arts and Science Household
- Fun - Household
- Oleander - Household
- Ouroboros - Arts and Science/Service Household
- Phoenix Guard - Fighting Company
- Warmongers - Fighting Company
- Falling Flames - Bardic House of Falling Fire
- Obsidian - Disbanded Household
- Dragoons - Disbanded Fighting Company
The Rogues had a long presence in Falling Fire, but the Falling Fire Rogues split off to form the Triads.
Contacts and Directions
Regular meetings
Sundays 11:00am - 4:30pm
Bertha and Tony Saladino Park - 1705 Bryan Rd, Brandon, FL 33511
Take I-75 south to Exit 257 (old exit 51, Brandon, Hwy 60) and stay left. Make a left (east) at light (Hwy 60). Go east about 11 traffic lights to Bryan Rd. There is a Aldi supermarket on one corner and Nativity Catholic Church on the opposite corner. Make a right (south) onto Bryan Rd. Go south about 2 miles. You will pass 2 traffic lights, one at Lithia Pincrest, and one at Lumsden Rd. If you hit a third light, you are either at Dewolf Rd, which means you just missed the entrance to the park on your left. Normally we are at the covered picnic tables, or close to there.
Current Leadership
Monarch - Varg Oakenheart Ork Page
Champion - Oryx Goldmane Ork Page
Guildmaster of Reeves: Solgaleo Galacta Ork Page
Previous Elidibus the Deathsinger
Links
| Amtgard Chapters within the Kingdom of Neverwinter |
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| Sponsored Lands: Crest Haven · Darkwater (FL) · Dragons Crossing · Emerald Cove · Falling Fire · Murk Bottom · Ragnovik · Shadowcrest · Shifting Tides · Sunset Hollow |
