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. Bardic Academy (Yahoogroup) Discussion group for those interested in the use of Bardic Magic. 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. Clan McUen (Yahoogroup) Where drink'n, fight'n, and sing'n are the only things worth doing well. Faeries (Yahoogroup) Discussion group for anyone interested in the workings and development of the Continent of Faerie. Fae Website Website for the Continent of Faerie and the Fae peoples. LARP Medics (Livejournal Community) For anyone who plays a medic or healer in any system; run and largely populated by Shardsfolk. 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... Navigators (Yahoogroup)
A meeting place for all those who play navigators in the realms of the Ascendancy LRP. Shards (Yahoogroup)
Archive of all post made to the reduntant Shards LRP forum Shards Library A collection of useful info about the Ascendancy LRP universe The Society of Gentlemen (Yahoogroup) Discussion group for members, staff and patrons of the Society of Gentlemen. Strangehaven (blog) A site for all the latest information on Strangehaven events Twelve Tigers (Yahoogroup) Discussion group for members of the Twelve Tiger and their Claws.
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! The Cutting Edge Costume Company
Specialists in leather items inlcuding scabbards, pouches, armour and boot tops. Also make weapons and shields. 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. 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
Held in Febuary 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. Ben Loder
Beautiful handmade leather costume, armour and props. Featured in Troy, Kingdom of Heaven and other films. 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. 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.
Arrow Kaster
The best place to go for LRP-safe bows, crossbows, arrows and quarrels.
Sadly Arrow Kaster don't have a website, but you can contact them to request a catalogue or to order at:
Arrow Kaster, PO Box 1945, Cannock, Staffs WS11 2TT. Tel: (01543) 466713. 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. Eldritch
Lots of stock weapons and standard products to order, very popular because they're good. 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. Tower of Ein
Latex masks of all descriptions. Based in the US.
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.
An Foljy
Trader in Medieval Wares including Chain Mail links, Brass & Pewter Buckles, Brass & Steel Rivets, Belt Leather, Authentic Oak-Bark Tanned
Leather, Penanndlar brooches, Eating knives, and more Brahm's Books
Beautiful leather-bound Medieval Grimoires and Ancient Tomes. Based in the US. Flag Factory
More flags than you can shake a flag pole at. Both off the shelf and custom made to your own design. Based in the US Galaxy Fireworks
Fireworks at trade prices. Grunal Moneta
Authentic-style hammered Coins from Celtic to Tudor times and everything in between.
Will also make coins to your own design. Pricey, but nice, with discounts for large orders. 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. Sweetness and Light
Wax chandlery, lighting for living history, personal accessories, haberdashery, textile sundries.
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. DIY guide to LRP
Brilliant guide to making costumes, weapons and armour at basic levels.
All simply illustrated and well explained. Perfect for beginners to LRP and to costume making. Visit here, you won't regret it. 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.
Call To Arms
An indispensable publication of over 1300 contacts for re-enactment societies, associations, suppliers, craftsmen and demonstrators,
with events, news and articles of interest.
Schola Gladiatoria
A London-based medieval martial arts group specialising in the Italian school of swordsmanship. Academy of the Sword
Sadly based in the USA, so attending their classes is out unless you don't mind travelling! However, they do have books on theatrical and
stage fighting. British Acadamy of Dramatic Combat
Offer short courses around the UK as well as books on stage fighting techniques. British Academy of Stage and Screen Combat
Offer courses and workshops for beginners and experienced actors alike. Company of Maisters of the Science of Defence
The website for English martial arts. Information about and tuition in a variety of English forms of fighting. Taranis Fighting Arts
Training in a wide range of European martial arts, including, but by no means limited to, hand-and-a-half sword, paired swords, rapier,
dagger, quarterstaff, etc. Classes in Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire. Yoshinkan
Nottingham Aikido
LARPA
The Live Action Roleplayers Association promotes and encourages live roleplaying as a form of art, education, and entertainment to the public
by facilitating the free exchange of ideas in the live roleplaying community, providing education and educational resources, organizing forums,
and other appropriate activities. Based in the US, but have international resources. Pagga Please note that Pagga is now closed, though the fora are still available as archives. Planned Event Listing
Lists upcoming LRP events in the UK. Rule 7
Live roleplaying community. Provides message boards for any LRP campaign, as well as a forum for general chat. Shade's LARP List
An LRP resource that's been going since 1990 - the place to find LRP groups in your area.
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. Eldephia
A resource site for roleplayers UK with links to a number of historical and mythological sites.
Great for anyone trying to research or write background material. LARP Land
Links to almost everything about LRP and related things, such as interactive theatre. LARP Links
Links to all sorts of LRP related stuff, including costume, clothing, camping equipment, armour, LARP groups, etc. 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. What Cavern?
A variety of articles relating to RPGs and LRP, including useful first aid advice.
