Welcome to the Shire of Stormarhafn,
a group in the live-action roleplaying game of Amtgard.
The shire was started by five people on October 15, 2000,
but didn't really get off the ground until after New Year's 2001.
We're located in the Sarasota, Bradenton and Riverview area of Florida.
In the world of Amtgard, we're the newest shire in the Kingdom of Neverwinter.
The name "Stormarhafn" is an Icelandic word meaning Storm Haven.
If you're having trouble saying the Icelandic, feel free to refer to us as
The Shire of Storm Haven.
General News and Information From your Lovable Gothi
This information is updated every week so be sure to check back often
February 25 -- Not much to report
1. Dragonquest will be held at Camp Flying Eagle in Manatee County. The flyer will be constructed in a day or two and posted on the website and in the kingdom newsletter, The Eclipsed Sun.
2. The quest will be the centerpiece of the event. I'm working on it in my head at this point. Kitirat will help me write it down because I need his help to understand the pace at which things happen in Amtgard combat. The quest will feature a host of monsters and magic and storytelling.
3. Tomas is the feastcrat for the event, Joli is deputy autocrat. Other spots are open and volunteers are needed. I can handle pre-reservations just fine, but not at the event itself.
4. Maria never had the time to work on The Tempest, the shire newsletter. I'm doing it this time instead. It's short, only four pages, just about everything written by me. Tomas is helping me with the computer layout of the pages. When it's finished a copy of The Tempest will be posted on the website.
5. We're going to have a cookout on Sunday, March 11. Kitirat is having a flurry of friends from other groups in Neverwinter coming to visit. Time for yours truly to start posting flyers around town.
Upcoming Meetings and Activities
March 1-4 -- Ringling Medieval Faire
March 1, Thursday -- Shire Chancellor and Champion formally take office
March 4, Sunday -- Induction Ceremony/Party for imcoming officers (in garb)
March 11, Sunday -- Battlegames followed by cookout
March 14, Wednesday 7:00 -- Althing and a Movie Ever After- location TBA
March 18, Sunday -- 11:00 AM -- Trip to Falling Fire's battlegames in Brandon (in garb)
March 21, Wednesday, 7:00 PM -- Period Games-- Tablero and Hafntable
March 23, Friday, 7:30 PM -- Populace Meeting (in garb)
March 31-April 1 -- Event (Tenative) -- Kingdom Midreign
April 7-8 -- Dragonquest -- Stormarhafn's first event. Upcoming Meeting and Events after This Date
The Officers and Populace of the Shire
The Officers -- at this time, there is only one officer, one overworked officer. He prays that this will change soon.
*Hurray! It's changing soon! Sir Kitirat is our informal Shire Champion. He will formally take office on March 1!
Leofric Moonson -- Gothi (Sheriff) / Fearless Leader (except around large bugs) -- He plays a Healer. When it comes to talents, ask him about heraldry, history, theatre, period literature, and writing. A gallery page will be set up soon, but until then, you can see a picture of Leofric
here.
For info on the Shire call him at (941)351-4386 (ask for Vincent) Or you can email him at
[email protected]
The Populace
Maria -- A Beautiful Maiden with a panoply of recipies and garb designs and a keen intellect. [email protected] Tomas Skotkolar -- A fine fellow with a wide array of talents, such as sewing, brewing, and soap-making.
[email protected] Sir Kitirat -- Shire champion, husband to the lovely Joli, and resident celebrity (he wrote a guide to hosting events). As soon as he tells me more about himself, I'll post more info. Joli -- She needs to tell me more about herself too, but I know she has the talent to create stained glass art. [email protected] Jessamyn Ravenlea -- A gypsy with a taste for herbalism and dancing.
And then there's Ruth, who hasn't decided on particulars.