Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has some contacts for some re-enactors/medievalists who might be able to provide some atmospheric props for the Hamilton KnighShade Banquet and LARP on 11-12 July. The first part (day 1) of this, as advertised is to consist of a Tournament of medieval (and fantasy) type challenges.
I had the thought that the level of authenticity could be raised by incorporating some authentic kit (and potentially some re-enactors). We don’t have budget to pay for the privalege but we’d feed volunteers and look at covering travel costs. Those that wished to stay for the Banquet could do so at a discount rate.
I am looking for:
Archery gear say 2-3 archery butts and 2-3 bows with sufficient practice arrows for each in a 3 shot elimination competition. Ideally an authentic medieval volunteer to oversee this event would also be awesome (and to stop us novices from putting shafts in each other/ourselves)
Authentic tents with tinkers/peddlers/merchants/foretune tellers etc. - Not required but could really add to the atmosphere. (They had some set up at the Waikato Winter Show and the tent village was quite effective.)
Pennants and flags on poles to add to the feel of the event. Again not required, just atmospheric.
Other assorted medieval type gear - anything to add to the feel of the Tournament atmosphere. If we have some people who have gear to bring and know what to suggest to add to this event, by all means suggestions are welcome.
Also other effects like ropes and poles, for sectioning of areas of the vent would so be great to have but not critical.
If anyone can help me out or thinks they know someone who would like to help out, please let me know at knightshade.larp@gmail.com