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First Weekend in September

Blackspire

  • September 4-7th Pac War X at Ft.Stevens K.O.A. In Astoria OR. Blackspire created their newest Knight of the Serpent at this event, Garth. Reports are trickling in as to how the event went. Read the thread on Esam [1]. Find Pictures here. Their were 179 people on site for the event.

Burning Lands

Celestial Kingdom

  • Declarations for Kingdom Office will come to a close at Qualifications, which will be held on either October 4th or 5th. They will likely be held in San Marcos, Tx. Public declarations so far; Esoum and Weasel for Monarch, Rand for Champion, Tink and Scotty for Regent. The wiki had previously reported that Weasel had dropped his intent, this information have been found false, it is uncertain at this time if he will continue his campaign.
  • The Duchy of Murky Waters will be having its Mid reign event the 5-7th of September. The theme will be Atlantis and the gate fee will be $7 This event will be held at Burkhaven.
  • September 7th Broken Citadel holds and open weapon tourney.

Crystal Groves

  • CG has canceled this past weekend's Car wash due to weather. It has been rescheduled for September 27th.
  • Prime Minister elections will be held on September 28. Declarations closed on September 7th and the two candidates are Katrina and Tosc.
  • The CoS decided to use the time allotted for the company battle at FoD to run two timed battles - one full class and one ditch style.
  • As was announced at the Althing this past Sunday, it is our desire to hold a Tourney/Demo in honor of our dear friend Solay Firehawk on October 18. What would need to be done as far as the Park is concerned?
  • Crystal Groves' Althing voted to accept Ambient Forest as its second subgroup.

Desert Winds

  • Celebrations from their first kingdom coronation continue. King Mathias and Queen Nidilap are gathering their regailia, still needed are court crowns. They have also assigned gold, lands and men to each of their nobles in each of their provinces.

Dragonspine

  • Wavehaven held an althing calling for the banning of PAG. He will be banned for the next year, and may appeal the decision at the Althings which would occur one monthly.
  • Declarations to run for monarch, regent, champion or heir apparent are due September 20, 2008. Declarations must be made in public and in writing to Raven by 4 PM.
  • Sunday, September 7th starting at noon an A&S class will be held for High Oasis at Sethra and Mar's place - theme - Garb Making 101 with the lovely Sethra.
  • Harvest War was held in Pegasus Valley last weekend, Lurker took several pies for the team.
  • Westmarch discusses aligning their coronation with Darkshore. There are several different opinons on this matter, read about them here.

Emerald Hills

  • The northern Emerald Hills Chapters and the nearby freeholds continue to discus the viability of a Grand Duchy in their area. They are at the moment trying to come up with a viable name for their future group. Red Dawn, Forsaken Lands, Red Plains Territories, and Red Sands have all been discussed.

Golden Plains

  • Quals are done and the new leadership of the Kingdom has been announced, Dame Lyra will step up as Queen at their next coronation. Monkey, who was also a candidate from Monarch will step in as Champion,
  • There is a deep discussion on the Kingdom Corpora, It's Taxes and The dues that it charges per player.

Goldenvale

  • Ravenwing holds an althing, topics to be discussed; Adding a game day in winter months to increase numbers, changing play times to 12-4 so that it doesn't get to dark to continue. Read the thread on their forums.
  • Fury of the Northlands was held Last weekend. Goldenvale continues to recover from the event and the Knighting of their first four belter, Blackhawk. Read their reviews of the event, on their forums.
  • The "New Monarch Naked Dance" is basically a tradition up here, I guess down south you guys do things wierd and expect your new Monarch to keep their clothes on... -Bowen

Iron Mountains

  • Sept 5th - 7th Summer Trials will be held by the duchy of Querna Tema.
  • South Gate has announced that they will be holding their IM Midreign Feast. Axgar himself will be wear a prim Chef's hat for the event.

Neverwinter

Rising Winds

  • The North Haven will be holding a mid-term crown qualifications on Sunday, September 7th, at our usual location. We'll be having ourselves a lovely day of Arts & Sciences, as well as a Quals Tournament for the stick-minded. All are welcome to enter their swords, garb, armor, food, art, and the like into the A&S portion of the tournament. We're on the hunt for folks who'd like to spend the day judging the entries at the moment, also.
  • September 7th Decalerations for local office begin in Western Gate
  • Members of Western Gate Visit the new chapter in House Springs, Missouri; Rolling Hills of Baal.
  • September 8th Declarations are due for Prime Minister in Gehenna Plains
  • Ashen Hills will be running a special team quest this Sunday at Lake Lansing Park North in Haslett. Prizes are three park relics. Games start at 1 p.m. We'll probably get the quest running at 2 p.m. The quest is designed to be completed by a team but can be completed by a single person.
  • Sept. 7 Qualifications for Ashen Hills.
  • September 7th -Thundering Rivers Quals ~ Declarations close at midnight

Wetlands

  • Gustav made us all displace directly from PSIV. 19 Crimson Mooners (Lake Charles, Louisiana) and 6 Darkmoorians (Beaumont, TX) peeps were shacked up from Austin to Memphis during Gustav.
  • There are three candidates now for Monarch: Ozymandius, Sir Zach Ironwolf, and Squire Sebastian.
  • Due to Ike and some traveling going on, Stormwall Relic quest is being moved to sept 21st.

Freeholds

Our Newest Knights


Last Weekend in August

Blackspire

Burning Lands

Celestial Kingdom

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  • Slaughter Creek in South Austin, Texas will hold it's customary De Giant BBQ, and a possible althing vote.
  • Reminders went out this week that Kingdom Quest will be held out in Beeville, TX at Fallen Sun on September 21st.
  • Intents to run for kingdom office (Monarch, Regent and Champion) are due to me in writing no later than midnight on September the 21st (Sunday of CK quest). You can email it to me at [email protected], send it to me by private message on the CK forums, post it on the CK forums in this ‘thread or hand deliver it to me. -Sylvanista. Weasel has with drawn his candidacy, Esoum is now the only one running for Monarch.

Crystal Groves

Desert Winds

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Dragonspine

  • Aug 28th - Sept 1st Harvest of Souls War XIII Hosted by Pegasus Valley- Lindrith, NM
  • For the office of Prince of Westmarch, gaining 32 votes to his opponent's 17, Sir Euric defends his right to the crown and remains as Prince Sir Euric of Westmarch. For the office of Regent of Westmarch, garnering 34 votes against 13 votes, Squire Gwendair wins the Regent's election. Winning a total of 24 votes to his opponent's 10, Rafael assumes the position of Guildmaster of Reeves of Westmarch. For the vacated position on the Board of Directors, Sir Keluric gains 39 votes to Squire Laoric's 9. By the Corpora, Sir Keluric shall assume the empty seat on the Board while Squire Laoric shall be reserved as an alternate in the chance a member of the Board is unable to attend a meeting and vote. (vote break down) -Filks

Emerald Hills

  • Congratulations to Trianna, the next PM of the Emerald Hills. The break down of the vote is as follows: Trianna - 34 votes Crimson Witch - 23 votes. Votes were received from MWG, KP, ES, MS, and SG. Thanks to all who voted. It is important that people take the opportunity to voice their opinions in the election process. For those who did not vote, please consider voting in upcoming elections. Everyone's voice counts. -Forest

Golden Plains

  • The Fall/Winter reign Kingdom Qualifications (GP) is August 30th and 31st at Memorial Park in Amarillo. Up for Monarch; Dame Lyra, Monkey. Regent; Squire Nevon, Monkey. Champion; Malen, Monkey, Squire Cal.

Goldenvale

  • August 29th -Sept 1 Fury of the Northlands
  • Twilight :Year Three is announced, hosted by the shire of Twilight Peak September 19 - Sunday, September 21 Held on the beautiful property of Elysia Skuld, Year Three will be the first Twilight held as a camping event. With a schedule including a beautifully crafted quest by Twilight Peak's own Questmaster Wunjo, a new-and-improved Company Royale, and several gems of Twilight Peak's creation (Domination, Double Domination, etc.) - Bear

Iron Mountains

  • Zumat steps up as Ducal Prime Minister of IMD.
  • Althings continue in the Iron mountains. Among the proposals are a removal of the scribe position, and a reduction of the entry fee for day trippers to Rakis. The debate on the later portion seems to be that it is to be placed in the IM Corpora which may 'bind the hands' of future Rakis Autocrats.
  • Darkmoon has fighter practices now every Tuesday and Thursday at Palmer Park at 4PM.

Neverwinter

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Rising Winds

  • August 31st - Thundering Rivers Declarations for local office open.
  • August 30th Madoc's Keep Quals
  • Aug. 29th-Sept 1. Battle Cry is held at the Geneva Hills Resort in Lancaster, OH. Cost is 20$ the event will feature 7 meals Fighting, Jugging, Arts and Sciences classes, Fighting classes, Quest class and many more!
  • August 28 -31 a 3 or 4 day event in Zumberak Mountain (65 kilometers away from Zagreb). This location we call "Rajski Vrhovi" (which is Peaks of Heaven in Croatian). Presented by Krvomedje (Blood Honey). please contact [email protected] for details.

Wetlands

  • Aug 28th- 31st Piratical Sabbatical IV Navasota, TX Autocrated by Sir Feral. Feral Recives his Knighthood in the order of the Crown. Mara is also knighted.

Freeholds


Larps in the News

August 20th-27th

Larps in the News

Blackspire

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  • The Principality of Northern Lights holds our Crown Tourney, Elections, and Althing will be held August 24th in Shrouding Mist's normal fighting field. Coronation will be held the weekend following Pac War at Greenwood Keep's normal fighting field. Also, anyone not passing quals that would like to continue to run may do so with a majority vote at the Althing.

Burning Lands

Celestial Kingdom

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Crystal Groves

  • Announces the Feast of the (Un)dead to be held Sept 19-21, 2008 Huyett, MD

Desert Winds

Dragonspine

Emerald Hills

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Golden Plains

Goldenvale

Iron Mountains

Neverwinter

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  • Winter's Edge, a confederation of groups with chapters in locations such as Knoxville, Asheville, Oak Ridge, and Huntsville, will hold their Coronation at Montgomery Bell State Park, 1020 Jackson Hill Road, Burns, TN. on 22-24 This is a dry site.

Rising Winds

Wetlands

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  • This Saturday, August 23rd, is Sheriff Baku Panurple's of U-topus Crokett, TX Mid-reign at 4-mile park (weather permitting). 3:30 p.m. or whenever the competators arrive: Champions Tournament between Alzane Panurple and Dark our current Champion About 4ish or when ever the tournament is over we will start preperations for the battlegame themed "U-topus goes to Hades"

Freeholds


August 13-August 20

Blackspire

  • Angel's Haven has new heraldry.
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  • The Kingdom of Blackspire will be holding their Kingdom Elections, Champions Tourney, Guildmaster Elections, and Althing this Saturday August 16th at The One Park (Creston Park, 44th & Powell in Portland, OR) starting at 12 Noon. As there is an item on the Althing docate that may change how the Champions Tourney is held, we will take care of the Althing first and we will start this at 1:00 PM.

Burning Lands

Celestial Kingdom

  • Aug 15-17 CK Midreign to be held at fireman's park in Giddings, texas. A BoD meeting to follow.

Crystal Groves

Desert Winds

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Dragonspine

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  • His Grace, Duke Murdoc of the Astral Winds, the officers and the populace have agreed to combine Coronation with Grand Academy this year. This event is scheduled to occur Thursday, August 14th through Sunday, August 17th. And will include several Knights and Master Craftspeople from out of state! Please mark you calendars.
  • August 16th, Westmarch is invading... ITSELF. The core lands are coming to Crimson Sanctum to crack heads, slay newbs, and have a rollicking good time. Siar Geata will come to aid their red-hued neighbors. More details here.

Emerald Hills

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  • Emerald Hills is now Accepting Declarations for Kingdom Prime Minister. Declarations will close at midnight on the 22nd.
  • Soul's Crossing will be meeting at their regular Audubon Park at 1:00 Sunday the 17th. Their 4 weekend trial at overton park did not go as well as hoped. For two of those weekends, it rained. The other two days it was just really hot. They may try again when the weather is nicer.
  • Arimas Clu will hold a garbing class on August 16th at Mouningwood Glen

Golden Plains

Goldenvale

  • August 16th Goldenvale Althing

Iron Mountains

  • Dark Shores has a new website
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  • Rivermoor also has a new website.
  • On Saturday August 16 at Querna Tema 12:00 p.m. the fun and wacky quest the for Sword of the Flame will commence. I wish for all participants to come as their favorite characters from any of the 3 Shrek movies and if so wish to donate the costumes to the monster guild. There will be an A&S compeition for the best Shrek inspired costumes run by Regent Argile with prizes. There will be a water feature in the quest so anyone who does not want to get wet will have the ability to step out at the point.

Neverwinter

Rising Winds

  • 17th Meeting at Winnebago County Park, A&S Quals. (Frostlands)
  • August 17 Phoenix Tears Allthing

Wetlands

Freeholds

  • Centerpoint opens declarations for local Prime Minister and GMR.
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  • August 14th Harrowing Citadel will hold a thursday night quest at O'Brian Park, It's about 5 minutes off the bypass. Take the Ironwood Exit to get off the bypass, turn left onto Ireland Road, turn right at the Marathon onto Michigan street, past the Culvers BAM! O'Brian park. There is a gazebo, a water play thingy, a built in grill, some open grass, and some thick woods.
  • On August 10th Land's End invaded Nifilheim with a total turnout of 16. Several great battlegames took place including a fun chaos gift game.
  • Aug 14 - 17 Fan Faire Five banners will be in attendance.
  • Aug 15-17 Storm Grove holds their Sumer Fest
  • Aug 17th Althing for Bandit Flats East
  • Aug 16th Final Day of Veles Harbour's Amtgard Academy

Related Events

August 6th to August 12th

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Blackspire

Burning Lands

  • Mirrim of IM has set up a bank account to accept donations to replace lost equipment, and gate funds that were washed away at Clan.

Celestial Kingdom

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  • Kingdom Midreign is held at Fireman's Park in Giddings, Texas.
  • Explores the notion of only allowing active dues paid knights to vote via Althing. 4.5.2.1 Any Knight may attend a CoK meeting. However, only those Knights who are Active Contributing Members of the Kingdom are allowed to vote on Knighthood candidates.

Crystal Groves

  • Has changed the permissions on their list, now only moderators can post there. The goal is to get more people to use the forums for communication, which can be found at http://cgforum.amtgardeast.com/index.php

Desert Winds

  • Mathias is having the scroll announcing DW's Kingdom hood reproduced via high quality scan. Several copies have been requested.
  • Declarations for Kingdom Prime Minister are due by Friday August 22nd. Sunflower and Loptr have declared for Prime Minister.
  • Desert Winds calls for Award recommendations for their upcoming first coronation.
  • A new park is being formed in Billings, Montana by Loup and some locals. They are thinking of calling the place 'Northern Crest'.

Dragonspine

Emerald Hills

Golden Plains

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  • Via Athing, GP has removed the contract of one of their sub groups, Shining Dogs so that they can rebuild.

Goldenvale

  • Start saving your pennies because you read that right. Sir Sanchez, GV Sword Knight, Co-Captian of FRAT, Scourge of the Ditch Field, Stabber of Kidneys (that was a joke....) has offered to auction to someone the oppurtunity to tar and feather him (with GV approved materials, we want him humiliated not dead). Just imagine the glory, the pictures, the You Tube videos all can be yours at this years Fury of the Northlands!

Iron Mountains

Querna Tema
  • Next Saturday, August 16 at Querna Tema the fun and wacky quest the for Sword of the Flame will commence. I wish for all participants to come as their favorite characters from any of the 3 Shrek movies and if so wish to donate the costumes to the monster guild. There will be an A&S compeition for the best Shrek inspired costumes run by Regent Argile with prizes. There will be a water feature in the quest so anyone who does not want to get wet will have the ability to step out at the point.
  • Aug Aug 8th - 10th Principality of Olympus 1st Coronation.
  • Shin Declares for Champion of Rivermoor.
  • Ian Veers has declared for Baron of North Haven.

Neverwinter

Rising Winds

Wetlands

  • Zachry Ironwolf Has declared his intent for the office of monarch.
  • Neck deep in RP, preceding their 4th Piratical Sabbatical.

Freeholds

  • Five Banners will hold an althing this sunday after park practice.
  • It is my pleasure to announce to you that Centerpoint's third Mid-Reign will be held this Saturday, August 9th. It will be held at our new location in Shawnee Mission Park.
  • Aug 8-10 The Rune Quest 3, a weekend-long quest and camping event, is held by Crimson Circle at Circle "R" Campground south of Oshkosh, WI.
  • Nifilheim is discovered in Warroad, Minnesota.

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