The Shire of Wyrmhill
Amtgard : The Realm of Live Action Roleplay!
Amtgard has many parts -all of them balance out to make the whole we have come to love.
Amtgard is Sword Play, Battle Games, Arts and Sciences, Questing
(My Favorite!)
and
of course The Feast!
Come -join us and learn...
We also travel to Kingdom -wide Events- please check the Calendar...
at the Shire Yahoo Group
(link at the bottom of page)
or e-mail one of our officers.
Shire Officers
- Sheriff: Hawkewinde
- Regent : Rosenwood
- Chancellor: Please Welcome our newly elected Chancellor Lyghtshadow and add your Thanks to L'nea for the job she did!
- Champion:D'vid
Basic Playing Information
Amtgard begins by creating a character-
a "Persona".
You can be from a Historical or Mythical time, a Fantasy or Sci-fi genre.
Amtgard suggests that you don't portray an actual historic figure,
but some one from that time and space!
Imagine a brief history for your new self-
Where was he or she born?
Why are they at Wyrmhill?
Are they good or evil or just neutral?
Next comes deciding what fighter class you will play-
or
if you are not interested in battle ,
become a color, a page --or help cook-
if you like rules and regulations , become a reeve
("referree" -we need good reeves!)
A Little About the Classes
There are 15 standard Classes,
-each with specific abilities, and traits-
As you read -
you can chose to either reach out and expand your own personality
-or-
even more fun-
play a character opposite your norm!
You can play as many Classes as you like, but only one per event-
When you go to your first meeting, there is usually loaner garb available and loaner weapons.
If you decide to join, you will be expected to come up with your own in about a month.
Each class wears a 2 inch wide sash diagonally from shoulder to waist in a set color-
-for instance a Warrior wears a purple sash ,
while a Bard will wear a light blue sash and and must carry a musical instrument!
Our weapons are made with safety in mind-
and must be inspected before each battle by the Shire Champion
They have either a PVC or graphite center and are then padded to a size that will not take out an eye.
Weapons can have special attributes
or even be ensorcelled. This is indicated by specific color ribbons tied to them.
This is a good basic explanation.
Essentially you earn points for attendence and skills
demonstrated in Tourney and Battle-
There are qualifying events held at every level from the Shire on up-
as you rise in level in your Class,
you can aquire protection points, based on level and armour, etc.
and to teach others by example
the higher you rise in Amtgard the more visable you become.
We pledge always to make newcomer's feel welcome to the best of our ability.
If this sounds like a Fantasy for you -
COME PLAY!
Links
For help and information on beginning in Amtgard,
either starting a new group
or
if you are just feeling overwhelmed..
Contact
"The House of Devious Dames"
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