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==Eldritch Hills, Shire==
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A [[Freehold]] located in East Pasadena, California, currently petitioning both [[Dragonspine]] and [[Westmarch]].
A freehold, located in Pasadena, California.
 
  
It is this author's understanding that they will apply for membership to [[Westmarch]] (and therefore [[Dragonspine]]) as soon as possible.
 
  
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===History===
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The story of Eldritch Hills began in late May 2009, when two experienced Los Angeles-based players decided to expand Amtgard’s small presence in the region by forming a second chapter there.
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[[Image:CS_Placeholder.jpg|thumbnail|150px|right|[[Uranaga]] and [[Morrza]], the founders of the chapter. Uranaga originally played in [[Crimson Sanctum]]; Morrza came from Dragonspine in New Mexico and played at CS for her first year in California, which is where the two met.  With them is [[Staccatto]], an Inland Ocean player whose support was crucial to the group’s founding.]]
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Over the next few weeks, this small group plotted the new chapter’s future, all with an eye toward growth in a manner that would not impact the existing LA chapter.  They chose a name that would appeal to different players, a different topography of field, and a session time designed to complement rather than compete.  They made phone calls and recruited friends.  The process culminated on August 6, 2009, when contracts were finally sent to Burning Lands and Dragonspine.
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On August 7, 2009, a mere nine hours after the contract was sent, [[Kurse]] of the Burning Lands returned an official contract, launching the chapter’s official life with the words “Here is the validated and approved contract for Eldritch Hills.  Thanks and good luck.”
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On August 8, 2009, the chapter was officially announced at [[Southern Rebellion]] to strong enthusiasm.  A tongue-in-cheek nickname, chosen by Staccatto to play off the chapter’s heraldry, also became the group’s new rallying cry, as the announcement was greeted with crises of “[[Twig on Hill]]”!  Later that night, Lothar agreed to join the nascent group as its new champion, thus completing the officer slots.
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[[Image:CS_Placeholder.jpg|thumbnail|150px|left|The chapter’s heraldry.  The orange symbol is based off the Elder Sign described by HP Lovecraft, and is designed to capture the “Eldritch” side of the chapter’s story.  The black hill is based off the topography of the chapter’s home park, the “Hill” side of the chapter’s story.  The purple background just looks cool.]]
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Over the remainder of that month, the group began holding evening fighter practices to build word of mouth in the area, and later in the month began to supplement this with local advertising.
  
===[[Heraldry]]===
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On August 30, the chapter will hold its grand opening celebration, an event that will feature a tour, games, food, a pie-in-the face fundraiser, and a hell of a lot of ditching.ditching.
Twig On Hill
 
  
===History===
 
The first meeting of this group is scheduled for August 20, 2009.
 
  
===[[:category:Eldritch Hills People|People]]===
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===People===
*[[Morrza]]
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Elditch Hills enjoys an active and diverse membership.  The chapter’s current active roster is as follows:
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*[[Lothar_CS|Lothar]]
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*[[Morrzania Felbin Lacqueri|Morrza]]
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*[[Staccatto Toccata|Staccatto]]
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*TBD Daniel
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*TBD Ethan
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*TBD Jeremy
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*TBD Shannon
 
*[[Uranaga]]
 
*[[Uranaga]]
  
====Officers====
 
  
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===Locations===
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Eldritch Hills currently plays twice per week. The main session, on Sundays, is held at Vina Vieja Park; start time is 12:00PM. The fighter practice, on Wednesdays, is held at Victory Park; start time is 7:00PM. Detailed information on both locations is provided in the attached PDF directions pack.
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===More Information===
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Links to come
  
===Contacts and Directions===
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They will meet on Sundays from noon till they collapse from exhaustion.
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For more information, please contact Uranaga by [mailto:[email protected] e-mail] or phone (818) 675-8538, or Morrza by [mailto:[email protected] e-mail] or phone (575) 993-8715.
  
 
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[[Category:Active California Chapters]] [[Category:Active Freeholds]][[Category:Active Amtgard Chapters]] [[Category:Sunday Parks]]
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[[Category:Active California Chapters]] [[Category:Active Amtgard Chapters]] [[Category:Sunday Parks]] [[Category:Founded in 2009]]
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Revision as of 07:13, 18 August 2009

A Freehold located in East Pasadena, California, currently petitioning both Dragonspine and Westmarch.


History

The story of Eldritch Hills began in late May 2009, when two experienced Los Angeles-based players decided to expand Amtgard’s small presence in the region by forming a second chapter there.

Uranaga and Morrza, the founders of the chapter. Uranaga originally played in Crimson Sanctum; Morrza came from Dragonspine in New Mexico and played at CS for her first year in California, which is where the two met. With them is Staccatto, an Inland Ocean player whose support was crucial to the group’s founding.

Over the next few weeks, this small group plotted the new chapter’s future, all with an eye toward growth in a manner that would not impact the existing LA chapter. They chose a name that would appeal to different players, a different topography of field, and a session time designed to complement rather than compete. They made phone calls and recruited friends. The process culminated on August 6, 2009, when contracts were finally sent to Burning Lands and Dragonspine.

On August 7, 2009, a mere nine hours after the contract was sent, Kurse of the Burning Lands returned an official contract, launching the chapter’s official life with the words “Here is the validated and approved contract for Eldritch Hills. Thanks and good luck.”

On August 8, 2009, the chapter was officially announced at Southern Rebellion to strong enthusiasm. A tongue-in-cheek nickname, chosen by Staccatto to play off the chapter’s heraldry, also became the group’s new rallying cry, as the announcement was greeted with crises of “Twig on Hill”! Later that night, Lothar agreed to join the nascent group as its new champion, thus completing the officer slots.

The chapter’s heraldry. The orange symbol is based off the Elder Sign described by HP Lovecraft, and is designed to capture the “Eldritch” side of the chapter’s story. The black hill is based off the topography of the chapter’s home park, the “Hill” side of the chapter’s story. The purple background just looks cool.

Over the remainder of that month, the group began holding evening fighter practices to build word of mouth in the area, and later in the month began to supplement this with local advertising.

On August 30, the chapter will hold its grand opening celebration, an event that will feature a tour, games, food, a pie-in-the face fundraiser, and a hell of a lot of ditching.ditching.


People

Elditch Hills enjoys an active and diverse membership. The chapter’s current active roster is as follows:


Locations

Eldritch Hills currently plays twice per week. The main session, on Sundays, is held at Vina Vieja Park; start time is 12:00PM. The fighter practice, on Wednesdays, is held at Victory Park; start time is 7:00PM. Detailed information on both locations is provided in the attached PDF directions pack.


More Information

Links to come


For more information, please contact Uranaga by e-mail or phone (818) 675-8538, or Morrza by e-mail or phone (575) 993-8715.


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