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| | [[Image:CS_Founders_1.jpg|thumbnail|150px|right| [[Lalailom]] and Anberon, the founders of the chapter. Lalailom originally played in [[Cage Valley]] of Walla Walla, Washington; Anberon was a new player. In Lalailom’s own words, “Pretty much I was the one with the knowledge and he was the one with the motivation.”]] | | [[Image:CS_Founders_1.jpg|thumbnail|150px|right| [[Lalailom]] and Anberon, the founders of the chapter. Lalailom originally played in [[Cage Valley]] of Walla Walla, Washington; Anberon was a new player. In Lalailom’s own words, “Pretty much I was the one with the knowledge and he was the one with the motivation.”]] |
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| − | In January 2005, the group managed to acquire a dozen loaner swords, which enabled them to start holding larger and regular Saturday sessions. Early members came mostly from two campus groups with which the founders were involved, marching band and Japanese class.
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| − | In April 2005, the group held its first [[althing]]. After much debate, both the group’s name and heraldry were chosen (see left). The in-game story was that Lalailom had founded the Sanctum as a place where the weary fighters of the world could come to escape their pasts and focus on bettering themselves for the future.
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| − | [[Image:CS_Heraldry_1.jpg|thumbnail|150px|left|The chapter’s name and original heraldry. For the name, “crimson” denotes blood and “sanctum” denotes a safe place. For the heraldry, the red background symbolizes blood, as bloodshed was now safely in the past of its residents; and the white sword symbolizes purity, as its residents were cleansed of any evil they had committed before.]]
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| − | In May 2005, the group finally sought official Amtgard status, submitting a contract to the kingdom of The [[Burning Lands]] in Texas just before summer break. With most of its members gone for the summer, the group went on a several-month hiatus.
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| − | In August 2005, the group became an official Amtgard shire when the signed contract came back. That month also saw deeper changes, as the new shire’s growth and a stricter stance from campus security made it necessary to relocate. The shire chose Northside Park in Azusa as its new Saturday location.
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| − | In February 2006, a member of the Azusa group invited her brother [[Terrence Winters]] to play. He liked it enough to invite some friends from his high school in La Cañada. Over the next year several of these players joined, notably [[Thorin Njalsson]] in August.
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| − | In December 2006, in order to play closer to home, Thorin and Terrence (see right) founded an Amtgard club at the high school. The new club began holding a separate practice on Friday at Hahamongna Watershed Park in La Cañada/Pasadena. The club grew quickly, and in February 2007 was formally incorporated into the shire as the “La Cañada subshire.” Thorin was elected as the subshire’s first deputy.
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| − | [[Image:CS_Placeholder.jpg|thumbnail|150px|right|[[Terrence Winters|Terrence]] and [[Thorin Njalsson|Thorin]], the founders of the La Cañada subshire. Both were relatively new players, but highly motivated. In Thorin’s own words, “Terrence brought our first swords. They were illegal. It was great.”]]
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| − | In January 2007, [[Shadowraith Lykaios]] joined the subshire. He would later become an important part of the shire’s monarchy and a major contributor to its weapon construction technology.
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| − | In February 2008, wishing to gain the benefits of kingdom affiliation and become closer to other chapters in the area, the shire petitioned the closest kingdom, [[Dragonspine]] in New Mexico, for membership. Soon thereafter, it joined the Principality of [[Westmarch]] in California as a sponsored land.
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| − | In June 2008, the Azusa arm of the shire, which had lost many members to graduation and real life, finally closed down after four long years. This left the La Cañada arm as the main entity. To compensate for the loss of the Northside Park, the shire moved its Friday practice to Memorial Park in La Cañada.
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| − | In July 2008, [[Staccatto Toccata]], one of the shire's long-time members, revised and updated its heraldry (see left) to include several new elements. Later that month, the shire's co-founders Lalailom and Abernon departed for another land.
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| | [[Image:CS_Heraldry_2.jpg|thumbnail|150px|left|The chapter’s revised heraldry. The red background and white sword kept their original meanings. The new dragons symbolize the affiliation with Dragonspine, and the new rooks symbolize the affiliation with Westmarch. The leaves on the bottom just look pretty.]] | | [[Image:CS_Heraldry_2.jpg|thumbnail|150px|left|The chapter’s revised heraldry. The red background and white sword kept their original meanings. The new dragons symbolize the affiliation with Dragonspine, and the new rooks symbolize the affiliation with Westmarch. The leaves on the bottom just look pretty.]] |
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| − | In August 2008, Crimson Sanctum hosted their first major event, [[Northern Invasion]]. During this epic conflict, the shire -- with the aid of their southern allies [[Siar Geata]] -- fought and defeated the Westmarch core lands in a castle-style battle. Later that month, the subshire’s co-founder Terrence departed for another land.
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| − | In September 2008, the shire was graced by the addition of a squire from a foreign land: [[Morrza|Morrzania Felbin Lacqueri]] from Dragonspine (New Mexico). Later that month, both the subshire’s co-founder Thorin and Staccatto departed for other lands.
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| − | [[Image:CS_Placeholder.jpg|thumbnail|150px|right|The chapter’s current monarchy. From the left: [[Uranaga]], [[Barspurk]], [[Lothar_CS|Lothar]], and [[Shadowraith]].]]
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| − | Between October and December 2008, the shire designed and rolled out a wave of new field equipment featuring its heraldy (belt favors) as well an expanded internet presence (revised website, wiki page, and discussion boards).
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| − | In March 2009, the shire held its designated crown election, choosing [[Uranaga]] as Monarch, [[Barspurk]] as Regent, and [[Dread Pirate Wesley, The|The Dread Pirate Wesley Wentworth]] as Chancellor. [[Shadowraith]] won the Champion's tournament (see right). (For a list of previous monarchies, please refer [[Crimson Sanctum (Past Monarchies)|here]].)
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| − | Also in March 2009, the shire for the first time helped assemble a major outside event, contributing several items to the last leg of Tevas' and 2.0's excellent "Infernal Invasion" quest series. For these efforts, the chapter was awarded a surprise Zodiac by Prince Euric.
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| − | In May 2009 The Dread Pirate Wesley Wentworth stepped down as Chancellor; he was replaced later that month by Lothar.
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| − | In September 2009 the Sanctum held it's most recent crown elections, with [[Daedreth]] as Monarch, [[Dread Pirate Wesley, The|The Dread Pirate Wesley Wentworth]] as Regent Pro-tem, [[Alkaris]] as Chancellor Pro-tem, and [[Hedric Lanscap]] as Champion Pro-tem.
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| − | In October 2009, the Sanctum elected [[Alleana]] as Chancellor Pro-tem to replace Alkaris (who left for Marine Corps recruit training, to valiantly serve his country).
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| − | Since 2009, The Crimson Sanctum has seen difficult times. Though many attempts have been made to breathe fresh life into the park, the current monarchy rarely organizes and meetings have become sporadic. While there is still some interest in the area, the park has become largely defunct.
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| | In 2014, the park is once again up to respectable shire numbers ranging from 5-10. [[Downfall | Sir Downfall]], Prednjak, and Novac have been attempting to breathe new life into his chapter and bring it back to it's former glory, if not surpass it. | | In 2014, the park is once again up to respectable shire numbers ranging from 5-10. [[Downfall | Sir Downfall]], Prednjak, and Novac have been attempting to breathe new life into his chapter and bring it back to it's former glory, if not surpass it. |
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| − | Crimson Sanctum has been blessed with a wide variety of talented and dedicated players over the years. Before shutting down, the roster was as follows:
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| − | *[[Alleana]]
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| − | [[Image:CS_Populace.jpg|thumbnail|150px|right|The chapter’s current populace. We were joined on that December day by Thorin of WaveHaven, Randy of Siar Geata, 2.0 of WaveHaven, and Taly of Siar Geata (group in middle).]]
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| − | *[[Barspurk]]
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| − | *[[Beboman]]
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| − | *[[Shadowraith Lykaios|Daedreth]]
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| − | *[[Dread Pirate Wesley, The|Dread Pirate Wesley Wentworth, The]]
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| − | *[[Gemma]]
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| − | *[[Glarandir]]
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| − | *[[Gregor_CS|Gregor Stonehammer]]
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| − | *[[Haian O'Malley]]
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| − | *[[Hedric Lanscap]]
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| − | *[[Hergar]]
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| − | *[[Illdeta]]
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| − | *[[Kain_CS|Kain]]
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| − | *[[Mordechai]]
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| − | *[[Moregran Van Cleave]]
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| − | *[[Morrza|Morrzania Felbin Lacqueri]]
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| − | *[[Palmley]]
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| − | *[[Roma]]
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| − | *[[Seiji]]
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| − | *[[Swiftwind_CS|Swiftwind]]
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| − | *TBD (Sarah): page to come once game name chosen
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| − | *[[Thanderhall Lanscap]]
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| − | *[[Uranaga]]
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| − | *[[Valruin]]
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| − | *[[Victor|Victor Rovial]]
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| − | *[[Vidar_CS|Vidar]]
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| − | Crimson Sanctum currently meets every Sunday at 1PM. We meet at [http://www.laparks.org/dos/parks/facility/woodleypk.htm | Woodley Park] in Van Nuys, CA. You can find us in Section 2 and we try to meet near one of the first parking lots you see when you come into this section.
| + | The chapter is currently deciding on a permanent park. Please check out our [https://www.facebook.com/groups/237536056421453/ facebook page] for more information. A tentative location/time is every Sunday at 1PM at [http://www.laparks.org/dos/parks/facility/woodleypk.htm | Woodley Park] in Van Nuys, CA. You can find us in Section 2 and we try to meet near one of the first parking lots you see when you come into this section. |
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| − | |Exit the 210 freeway at Berkshire Pl. (exit 22A) Turn Right (East) onto Berkshire Pl. Turn Left (North) onto Oak Grove Dr. Turn Right (East) into Hahamongna Watershed (Oak Grove) Park. Turn Left - deeper into the park. Turn Right at the stop sign. Turn Right into the parking lot. We will be across the field by the fire hydrant. Google maps coordinates: Unknown road @34.193000, -118.175260
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| − | |None; nearest structures are City Hall (1327 Foothill Boulevard) and See’s Candy (1133 Foothill Boulevard), both in La Cañada CA (the intersection of La Cañada Blvd. and Foothill Blvd)
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| − | |Exit the 210 freeway at Angeles Crest Highway in La Cañada and turn South. Turn Right (West) onto Foothill. Go for about 2 blocks. Memorial Park is on the right with a gazebo. There is ample parking along both La Cañada Blvd. and Foothill. Google Maps coordinates 34.20666,-118.204957
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A Shire of Westmarch, located in Van Nuys, California.
History
The story of Crimson Sanctum began in August 2004, when Lalailom Risteska and Anberon Nole (both college students at Azusa Pacific University; see right) took up residence in Azusa, California. Activity that first semester was low key, limited to small-scale sparring on the college’s Trinity Lawn by the new group’s scarce equipment.
Lalailom and Anberon, the founders of the chapter. Lalailom originally played in
Cage Valley of Walla Walla, Washington; Anberon was a new player. In Lalailom’s own words, “Pretty much I was the one with the knowledge and he was the one with the motivation.”
The chapter’s revised heraldry. The red background and white sword kept their original meanings. The new dragons symbolize the affiliation with Dragonspine, and the new rooks symbolize the affiliation with Westmarch. The leaves on the bottom just look pretty.
In 2014, the park is once again up to respectable shire numbers ranging from 5-10. Sir Downfall, Prednjak, and Novac have been attempting to breathe new life into his chapter and bring it back to it's former glory, if not surpass it.
For more history, see Crimson Sanctum History
Locations
The chapter is currently deciding on a permanent park. Please check out our facebook page for more information. A tentative location/time is every Sunday at 1PM at | Woodley Park in Van Nuys, CA. You can find us in Section 2 and we try to meet near one of the first parking lots you see when you come into this section.
Multimedia
In September 2007, these short videos (Clip 1, Clip 2, Clip 3) were shot by a passerby at the old Northside Park location.
In August 2008, these photographs (Album 1) were shot by Rangor's Wench at the Crimson Sanctum-run Northern Invasion event.
More Information
Crimson Sanctum FB Page
Crimson Sanctum forum on CAAmtgard.com, the Westmarch website
For more information, please contact Duke Sir Downfall by e-mail
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