Welcome to our links page. This includes links to retailers which have been used by many of our participants. Links to discussion groups where you can become more involved in the workings of the Ascendancy world are also included.
AscendancyLRP Forum Archive (Yahoo Group) Holds back up copies of all posts to News, IC and OOC forums. Ascendancy Wiki Player created wiki full of information, that your character may or may not know see also Shards Wiki old Chimera (the Shop) The shop run by Andy & Heather where you can order all you games, collectable, trading cards, comics, action figures, etc.
or just pop in a see us to talk Ascendancy. Music (Yahoogroup) Ever wanted to join in with the singing at an event, but don't know the words? Or do you know loads of great songs you'd like to teach the rest
of us? Join the Shards Music group... Shards (Yahoogroup) Archive of all post made to the reduntant Shards LRP forum
Currently only well used links are shown above, see the wiki for further links
This link list has been compiled for your information.
Ascendancy LRP does not take any responsibility for any transactions you may undertake with these retailers.
Adventurer's Mart Costume, leather armour, Medlock latex weapons, Arrowkaster bows/arrows, belt pouches, weapon loops -
pretty much everything the adventurer needs! Darkblade Leather Loads of leather stuff: armour, scabbards, hoods, tankard straps and anything else you can imagine.
If they don't make it, ask them for it and they will. Get Dressed for Battle Armour and costume of all periods up to late Medieval, mostly aimed at re-enactors but a lot of it is easily suitable for LRP. LRP Store Everything you could possibly need for LRP, from costume, accessories and armour to weapons and combat training,
via special effects, contact lenses, camping equipment and pretty much anything else you can think of. Primal Forge re-enactment equipment, costume, props and lifestyle products
National Living History Fayre Held twice a year at the Warwickshire Exhibition Centre. The Original Re-enactor's Market Held twice a year near Coventry, you can get almost anything here! Tewkesbury Medieval Festival Originally set up as an annual re-enactment of the Battle of Tewkesbury, now boasts a massive open air market where you can
get anything from shirts to beds! Foreign Fields Larp Fair Southern Fair held in Febuary near Bristol, The Northern Fair is held in October near Barnsley,
lots of Larp specific traders, selling costume, weapons, materials and all sorts of bits and bobs
Al Hannah Offers a large selection of authentic Islamic clothing imported directly from the Middle East. Based in the US. Costumes Galore Specialize in stage makeup and theatrical costuming. Based in the US. Croft Design Ecclesiastical outfitters. Their shop is in Much Wenlock (very close to Wilderhope Manor). Will add your custom designs to religious outfits. Chows Emporium Small selection of larp costume, ex theatre costume and nicknacks, trade stand at fairs always full little boxes and one off props. Folkwear Patterns Patterns for a wide range of period and historical garments, including late 1800s, Wild West, American & Japanese styles.
Aimed at people with intermediate level sewing experience.
For finished garment photos and sewing tips, see The Great Pattern Review - Folkwear Based in the US. Garb the World Innexpensive, sturdy, machine washable medieval garb. Based in the US. Habithat Patterns UK supplier of Folkwear, Laughing Moon, New Look, Sense & Sensibility, and Simplicity Patterns.
Reasonable prices and fast shipping. For larger or more detailed design pictures, see the main pattern manufacturer sites. Historical Costume Company Historical costume from almost every period/genre imaginable. Includes a section on Pirates, and on costume for children. Note: Site does not work properly on some browsers. Kevin Garlick Maker of quality period shoes. Pricey, but nice! Laughing Moon Mercantile Patterns for a range of period and historical garments, including good corset and ladies dress/skirt patterns, and simple men's pants.
Aimed at people with intermediate level sewing experience.
For finished garment photos and sewing tips, see The Great Pattern Review - Laughing Moon. Based in the US. Maeve's Unmentionables Custom hand-made clothing for Renaissance and Medieval re-enactment. Masks by Jen Handmade leather masks. Based in the US. Medieval Weaponry The weapons themselves are for re-enactment not LRP, but they do some nice costume, armour and accessories at reasonable prices. Midteux A massive list of links relating to costuming and costume resources. Materials, accessories, books, etc. Sally Green Historical costume and accessories. Most of it is off-the-peg, but she will accept custom orders. Provided the coats for the Salem Rifles. The Shirt-Maker Shirts off-the-peg and to order: calico, linen, cotton lawn: white, off-white and now (fanfare of trumpets) black: Pirate-style to authentic-shirts
and anything in between. Not cheap but damn well made. Sutlers Stores Uniforms and accessories including a great selection of American Civil War and 'Wild West' items. Suzi Clarke Historical costumes from most periods, up to about 1830 for men, 1900 for women and children, and some fantasy costumes. Threads of Time Hand made, historically influenced unique clothing, specialty costumes and accessories. Based in the US. Urda Handicraft Medieval and fantasy inspired clothes & shoes. Based in Sweden. Vanpodlles Ltd A family business established in 1908 to provide the Church with all types of Church requisites.
A great place to acquire costume and kit for religious characters. Velvet Glove Costume for LRP and re-enactment. The Vintage Shirt Company Mens shirts and accessories from 1700 to the present day. The Warriors Wardrobe Bespoke LRP costume and also carry a large amount of props - tankards, boxes, bottles, scribal gear etc.
By The Sword For the serious collector and reenactor, don't try to use their weapons for LRP, but some of their historical armour and costume is excellent. Hightower Crafts Pricey, but some really very good stuff here if you can afford it. Lots of options on very fancy equipment,
and even a Xena page for those who wodld brave the cold... Skian Mhor "You imagine it, we create it" is the motto here. Armour, weapons, masks, make-up are all available as well as catalogues so you can browse
at your leisure. Tallows FX Latex weapons and props both off the shelf and custom made.
Armchair Armoury All types of armour, both ready made and in kit form. Artisan Armours Gorgeous looking leather armour. Swords 'n' Stuff Intended for reenactment but has some very nice suits of armour to dribble over.
1st Night Facepaints, stage makeup, 3D make-up, camouflage, false eyelashes, masks, costume hire, wigs, etc. Buy ondtne or visit their shop in Milton Keynes. Back Stage Shop Extensive range of theatrical make-up ranging from simple foundation pallets to gory special effects. Monster Boutique Morbid Mask's online shop. For masks, stage make-up, accessories and loads of stuff for creating top of the range bad guys.
Army Tents New and ex-army tents, ex-army marquees and ex-army camping equipment. Kelly Kettle Large and small storm kettles which will boil water in almost any weather! Past Tents Purveyors of fine quality tentage to suit any period, specializing in Late Medieval, Napoleonic and English or American Civil War designs.
Brahm's Books Beautiful leather-bound Medieval Grimoires and Ancient Tomes. Based in the US. Hobby Craft Huge shops across the UK with supplies for every craft imaginable. Sadly no online shopping as yet, but this site will let you locate your
nearest store. Leather Man Leather bottles, powder flasks, buckets, pouches, tankards and scabbards. Magic Shop UK All sorts of gadgets and gizmos for magic effects. Merchant Venturers Re-enactment suppdters of glasswear, writing equipment, masks, pewter goods, costume patterns, and more. Pan's Pantry Purveyors of incence, resins, gums, oils, woods, herbs & spices, incense burners, etc. Shepherds Watch Portable sundials and jewellery. Based in Canada.
Alley Cat Scratch An eclectic mix of costuming, writing and a bit of computer information with an irreverent twist.
Includes a huge amount of detail on costumes from the LOTR films. Extensive costuming links section. Advice for LARPers Articles offering unsolcicited but useful advice on everything from costume to running your own event. Sir Clisto's Tome How to on a wide variety of historical costumes from across the world, including how to wrap a kilt, tie a turban, and many other things.
The Art Works IC portraits' & caricatures of Live Action Role Players and other fantasy art Anne Stokes Stunning fantasy artwork by Anne Stokes, which have been used by Wizards of the Coast, Mongoose publishing, Dragon magazine,
Sabertooth Games, AEG, Spiral and others. Live Action Roleplay - A Beginners Guide Basic introduction to the hobby, includes information on costume and safety. Oriental Costumes: Their Designs and Colors Including colour pictures of costumes from different countries. Napoleonic Guide Everything you could possibly want to know about the Napoleonic era, from history, biographies and maps to artwork and songs. Sir Clisto's Tome Information about a huge range of historical things, including myths and ledgends, martial arts, armour, weapons, religion, architecture,
costumes, cartography, law, science, and almost anything else you can think of! Swashbucklers Information about famous Swashbucklers such as Robin Hood and Wiliam Tell, with links to various RP/re-enactment/historical sites.
Page last updated on 7/11/11
Original content for this page by HelenLD
