Lake Charles
An Amtgard City
Lake Charles, Louisiana has been host to Crimson Moon since 1999. Originally named the "Shire of Amber Twilight", it was previously home to a local LARP called the "Brotherhood of Steel" and "LARFOR". But those are days gone and passed.
Crimson Moon reached Duchy status in 2001, but fueding and civil war eventually split the chapter into Crimson Moon, and a chapter called Colonial Mist across town. This was generically referred to as the "CM/CM Wars" throughout the kingdom.
In the Spring of 2003, Crimson Moon and Colonial Mist finally reconciled and joined their numbers once again. The chapter would meet on Colonial Mist grounds, but retain the name of Crimson Moon for historical sakes. The chapter flourished and were soon reaching average attendances of 75+
In the Summer of 2005, however, the great Duchy was split once again, only this time not under pretenses of war. Some of the membership who were driving from Sulphur, LA, which was a 20 minute drive across the river, set out to found the Shire of Crystal Caverns. This shire seemed to gain momentum for the first six months, but quickly dissolved when the founding members began fueding on what was best for the chapter.
Crimson Moon, known for it's Cajun feasts and intense RP battlegames, has produced an array of great Wetlanders and Amtgarders. From Morrigan McCru, the diligent book-worm and one of the original mothers of the province, to Sir Katzu (now of RW), who helped to found the chapter and guide it along it's path. Crimson Moon has provided the likes of companies such as Tyrson Fighting company, founded by Gunnar in 2000 or so, Four Winds Fighting Company, founded by myself and Alucard (not the Dragonspine Alucard), to the newest company, the Pirates of Crimson Moon, collectively called "The Roullette".
Crimson Moon remains today, meeting once again at it's original location in Drew Park, near the lake. It is still a vestibule of Amtgard in the Wetlands, with possible hopes of one day forming a new Kingdom within the realm of Amtgard.
Sebastian du Lac
Crimson Moon Historian
