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When the Wind Blew Our House Down: The London B...
Before the cannons even sounded, the winds at the London Bridge Faire began tearing through canvas and carrying our tent roof away. What could have been a disaster became a...
When the Wind Blew Our House Down: The London B...
Before the cannons even sounded, the winds at the London Bridge Faire began tearing through canvas and carrying our tent roof away. What could have been a disaster became a...
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The Evolution of Garb: From Thrift Cloaks to Ar...
Every rennie starts somewhere—often with whispers of being “naked” in mundane clothes. From thrifted cloaks and plastic daggers to artisan hats, masks, and custom commissions, the evolution of garb is...
The Evolution of Garb: From Thrift Cloaks to Ar...
Every rennie starts somewhere—often with whispers of being “naked” in mundane clothes. From thrifted cloaks and plastic daggers to artisan hats, masks, and custom commissions, the evolution of garb is...
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After the Gates Close: A Guildee’s Tale of Fair...
The Renaissance faire lives two lives: one by day, where every bow, curtsy, and pirate’s insult is for the patrons, and one by night, when the guild family gathers around...
After the Gates Close: A Guildee’s Tale of Fair...
The Renaissance faire lives two lives: one by day, where every bow, curtsy, and pirate’s insult is for the patrons, and one by night, when the guild family gathers around...
Historical Tid-Bits
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Where Shadows Whisper: The True Origins of Goth
From ancient warriors feared by Rome to moonlit dance floors pulsing with darkwave, the history of goth is a tale of rebellion, romance, and ritual. Once a term for the...
Where Shadows Whisper: The True Origins of Goth
From ancient warriors feared by Rome to moonlit dance floors pulsing with darkwave, the history of goth is a tale of rebellion, romance, and ritual. Once a term for the...
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From Backyard to Battlefield: The History of Re...
Renaissance Faires in the U.S. began as a humble backyard experiment and grew into full-blown celebrations of creativity, cosplay, and community. From pirate garb to steampunk gear, learn how these...
From Backyard to Battlefield: The History of Re...
Renaissance Faires in the U.S. began as a humble backyard experiment and grew into full-blown celebrations of creativity, cosplay, and community. From pirate garb to steampunk gear, learn how these...
Faire Life
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The Finding of KOORL: A Chronicle of Chosen Kin
From painted tents and playful tricks to storms that awakened living magic, one wanderer’s path led to KOORL—the Kingdom of Our RenLand. Not found on any map, KOORL was forged...
The Finding of KOORL: A Chronicle of Chosen Kin
From painted tents and playful tricks to storms that awakened living magic, one wanderer’s path led to KOORL—the Kingdom of Our RenLand. Not found on any map, KOORL was forged...
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From Mundane to Rennie: The Tale of Dagger
I showed up to my first Renaissance faire in jeans and a t-shirt—instantly dubbed “naked” by guildies. A year later, with nothing but a cheap cloak and a plastic dagger,...
From Mundane to Rennie: The Tale of Dagger
I showed up to my first Renaissance faire in jeans and a t-shirt—instantly dubbed “naked” by guildies. A year later, with nothing but a cheap cloak and a plastic dagger,...
