Shield Design Parameters There are several good ways to construct shields for LARP Adventures. Use DAP Weldwood or similar adhesive. Shields and bucklers should be of an all foam construction, small and medium shields probably do not need cores, but larger shields may need to be cored for stiffness. Shields should be constructed to a minimum thickness of 1" and should not be thicker than 3" at any point. You can use plank foam or 4#-6# EVA. Cores can be of corrugated plastic in two layers with opposing corrugation for strength, or plywood of no more than 1/2" thickness. For straps, add a second layer of foam to the back insert bolts using large plastic washers so they don't easily pull through. You can use leather cloth for straps, fore grip may be a metal handle. Punch grip shields may use PVC or wood for center grips. Plank foam shields will need an EVA craft foam skin, and all shields should be plastidipped or receive some other exterior protective coating. Shields can then be painted using acrylic, or latex based paint. Cloth covered shields are also permitted.

Some more questions came up... Food- Some food is provided with your event package purchase. Basically, breakfast and lunch on Saturday, there will be some charge for the dinner feast, but we try to defer as much as possible to the group for expenses. Other snacks that will be available in the tavern are a'la carte, but inexpensive. We like cash, but the winery also takes credit. 12pm Check-in begins, that is noon (12am is midnight) Do not expect a formal check in or event content until Friday afternoon. That said early arrival and even Thursday night camping is by special arrangement only. Footwear - For shoes, wear something black or brown if you cannot afford or do not have boots or period style footwear. Leggings or leg wraps are a good alternative or accessory to cover modern footwear. Sensible shoes (bonus for waterproof) you'll need something comfortable after adventuring all day, but still camp safe. Work/hiking/combat boots are ok to wear in case of extended wet weather and/or blister prevention.  Water - Potable delicious water is available onsite. Period containers are encouraged, we offer stainless steel camp cups for sale as well as some drinking horns.  Photography - It is encouraged, try not to be obnoxious with your phone, there are "How tos" online about making book style covers for your phone if you are interested in preserving maximum immersion.  Jewelry - Accessories can really personalize and make a costume, but can be dangerous in combat and you don't want to lose something precious running around in the woods. Try and use common sense, and remember that you are responsible for your own personal items. Eye glasses - When possible try to avoid wearing modern eyewear, like sunglasses, some folks need them to see and safety is always the prime concern. If you wear glasses, safety glasses/helmet for your protection, contacts with appropriate solution and cases.  Writing utensils for our journals or spell books. - There are lots of period looking options for writing and we will have  a brief class on how to make quill style ballpoint pens that are a lot of fun

Snacks, water and soft drinks! These can go a long way to keeping you going and enjoying the event.

Large plastic storage tubs, these are great for organizing gear keeping stuff dry...using as tent tables.

So as with many such questions the answer here lies at the heart of role play and reality. The best way to approach this is academically. When creating a fantasy persona with a strong belief system, it's fantasy and a continuing story so you don't have to have it all figured out to start with. In fact, it may be a better experience for you to start by creating the base tenants of a faith structure, I find it best to start with a creation myth, or some prophesy that interest you and calls to the character you are creating. Basing your story on the framework of a preexisting mythos or within one and tailoring it to your character is a good way to begin to flesh the persona out. Making it a personal exercise to learn all about an ancient culture and role playing it with reverence is cool, doing that without offending someone one and having respect for others is a good goal. Like the way we created the Tharros myth and styled it like an ancient Greek myth and then linked it to our characters in various ways. That made it personal and allowed us to weave that story into the world. It can be a very fun and enlightening exercise, broadening your perspective on faith, religion, and storytelling.

Corrin, always good to meet a fellow traveler. Know what it is that you fight for, hearth and home and a return to your farm. If ever you are in need do not hesitate to call. . . .and take care what you gamble, you'll rack up regrets if you live your life by the throw of the dice. Chronos

Earl Cornelius, it was an honor to meet you and your young ones. You accounted well of yourself in the tourneys. I have informed Lord Osric of your holdings in the north, Catalpa and he would like to assist in the creation of infrastructure. He would like to send a team of surveyors to open construction on a road to allow for trade and to make the journey to Nova Regnus more safe and faster than the passage you made across the untamed countryside. I will be returning to the winery to stage quests into the Great Forest in mid-summer, I hope to see you and yours then. Chronos