Costumes, accessories, and props help you embody and portray your character and can also be used to communicate more about your character to the other LARPers. While not required (especially for new LARPers), they are strongly encouraged.
Your character’s costume can start with a single simple piece to be expanded over time with additional items or enhancements. This could be as simple as a hat, a jacket, a bag, or ….
This is an all-weather LARP taking place outside over the course of the entire year, so plan your character’s outfit accordingly. Characters should come dressed for hiking through deep forests or deep snow! Sturdy shoes and long pants are recommended for all characters, regardless of species, special abilities, humidity, or ambient temperature!
Characters should also consider protection spells against swarming insects and burning sunlight. These can be obtained from your local apothecary.
Wood, cardboard, and plastic weapons may not be used for mock combat but are allowed for costuming purposes. If your costume includes wood, cardboard, plastic, or any other non-padded weaponry, it is your responsibility to ensure you never use it to strike another LARPer. Only boffers (padded foam weapons) may be used in combat.
For everyone’s safety, realistic-looking modern-day weapons and costumes that resemble modern-day law enforcement and military uniforms are discouraged and some parks we visit have rules banning them.