#empire larp

[rqbossman]

hey Alex, hope you’re well!

seeing your empire pics, I realised I’ve never actually seen your bare arms, or your cool celtic-looking sword tattoo. Does it have a special meaning (besides being cool)?

So I don't actually have a tattoo! That's just a temporary one I put on for Empire. I always wanted a full sleeve but I doubt I will ever get one. I am too flighty in my passions and nowhere near cool enough. (also makes certain aspects of my career harder.) Fun fact though, it was so hot than I now have tan lines in the shape of that tattoo which is pretty great!

[astrangertomykin]

Recent rebind I did of The Chalice Inverted, a book set in the fantasy world of Empire. I did it for a friend to have for their larp for the Empire Larp. 🌿

[littlemisspractical]

So ... I started this in April. And worked on it a bit, and then next picked it up at Christmas. But it's done! My LARP group, Hearthfire Hall. Closeups and character details under the cut!

Isolde Hannasdottir, Tempest Shield, Night Bringer. She is the one who started the whole thing, seeing the refugees (of which she was one) sheltering however they could and realising they needed two things: a place to stay to survive the harsh Wintermark winter, and purpose. She found the land, got the resources however she could, and rallied anyone who could help to build a brand new hall, who would take in anyone who needed it. She's now their Thane and leader, although often doesn't feel she's a good one, as she's not bold or commanding as many others are. The rest of the hall, however, follows her very happily, as she's got the perfect leadership skillset for them. A skilled healer and one of the best crafter Runesmiths in Wintermark.

Ida the River. She was in the same group as Isolde when they were forced out of their home by war, and followed Isolde south to give what help she could to people as a healer. She has backed Isolde up every step of the way forming Hearthfire, and now serves as its Grimnir and runs its hospital with the help of a large bevy of apprentices. She and Isolde don't always agree, but they have a very reliable working relationship and the easy intimacy of people who have lived and worked together for years. They might have different oppinions but they're pushing in the same direction. She's an extremely skilled healer, sworn to the craft, and now a Priest of the Way, too, to offer spiritail aid and guidance to those who need it and a refuge has lots of them). (Ida is also my character!)

Unnr. He's joined the hall with Tulli a few years ago, wanting to help their mission of helping people. He's a skilled midwife and an even more skilled merchant and dedicant of Prosperity. He's the hall Alderman and in charge of resources, a job he's far better at than anyone else around. He and Ida frequently clash on the right way to grow healing herbs, the right way to organise the hsopital and the best way to go about doing things. Despite both being loud, forceful people with loud, forceful opinions, much to the chagrin of the rest of the hall, they do both respect each other. He's also trying to woo Tulli, although nobody is sure if either of them have noticed yet. He keeps birds. The only one her with no priest training.

Tulli. She joined at the same time as Unnr, having stopped in the hall over winter and liking what she found there. A sometimes mysterious and often aloof presence, she is a Stormcrow and Priest of Wisdom, and does her best to guide the hall on those precepts. Often tries to mediate Ida and Unnr's argument's, generally to the detriment of all involved. She has the ambition to attain a high rank in the Imperial Synod, thinking the current leader of the Wisdom Assembly isn't up to much. Has certainly yet to notice Unnr's interest in her. The only one here with no ability to heal.

Eldrid. The most martial of the group and who only joined this year, she is Champion of Ambition, a formidable warrior and battlefield healer. She seeks to inspire others to ambition by example, and can be found encouraging people to pursue ambitions both great and small. A woman of action, she admires Isolde's ambition with Hearthfire and wants to help and support that.

[incorrectempirelarpquotes]

Urizen: We all thought you were dead. Where the hell were you?

Dawn: In a hospital.

Varushka: Are you okay?!

Dawn: No.

Varushka:

Urizen:

Urizen: Care to elaborate???

[gr3y-heron-art]

The Dweller in the Depths

An illustration I did for the Whalesong publication for empire larp!

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[chimericaldragonfly]

Nothing like the sun to let this mask dry after removing all the resin dust. Discover them: https://chimerical-dragonfly.myshopify.com/

[horrorlocke]

The navar embroidery continues!!

[fael-draws]

My LARP character, Lady Elaine Mortére, and her siblings Lady-Enchantress Morrigan Mortére and Lord daemon Mortére.

Elaine is the middle child and an artist, and her siblings are very important people doing very important things. She's just happy to be there and would love it if her family would stop putting themselves in spectacular mortal danger at every available opportunity.

[thepastyman]

I got new armour for LARP and it's so much lighter than my reenactment kit it's unreal. I'm wearing maile under that and I still feel like I could do a cartwheel!

[14sorrow24joy]

oh yeah introductions i should do that

hi hello i'm nat (she/her) <3

i like powered by the apocalypse-adjacent systems (e.g. monster of the week, monsterhearts, city of mist) and occasionally play d&d (probably a druid or fighter)

i do empire larp (strength to navarr!🌿)

and i love spooky shit! gimme the horror!!!

🎉🎉🎉

currently playing:

godrick regia (alien ttrpg)

delilah fiorella (city of mist, rift of ophelia)

meredith summergleam (empire larp)

past characters:

barrett j. barclay jr (city of mist, rift of oedipus)

[refrigerated-conscience]

Empire larp ✅️ cool people, fun, inclusive, good vibes

The British empire ❌️ fuck off

[rqbossman]

So glad to hear you enjoyed Empire! I don't larp myself anymore, but my Wife still does and loves it. She's one of the Empire skirmish crew leads, so if you got run over by monsters at any point, it was probably her fault xD

Did you get a chance to join the monster team this time around? Or are you saving that until you've a few more events under your belt?

I did get run over by monsters on my first time out so please pass my thanks along! Unfortunately I had to leave early on the Sunday due to family health issues. Looking forward to next event though where I can double-monster to pay my dues. :)

[larpingintothenight]

The Earl-Enchanter Ciagan de Rhys, the Little Fire, the Dragon of House de Rhys, Night Witch, Expert on Love, Champion of Love 386YE-387YE, Bard, Loyalty dedicant, member of the Shuttered Lantern and the Moons and Stars Cabal, friend to all nations.

Photo credits from bottom left to top right clockwise - Beth Dooner, Beth Dooner, Callum Mathers, Beth Dooner

[featherypoppy]

Beautiful photos by Oliver Facey - Forest photoshoot in April 2023

[incorrectempirelarpquotes]

Navarr: The Druj! So glad you could make it. We were just about to play Twister. It involves me twisting your neck until it snaps.

Navarr: We were also going to play Snap.

Navarr: It has similar rules.

[gr3y-heron-art]

Recent poster commission! For someone at empire larp

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