The Agora

Coyote · Helot Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 3 Location: St. Louis, MO

Greetings and salutations,

Some friends of mine showed me the Darkon documentary since they knew I was a member of Amtgard (Western Gate), and was wondering if you guys have any parks/chapters/countries/whatnot in the midwest. Or, are you guys primarily on the east coast?

While I enjoy Amtgard, I'm not a big fan of the fact that it has evolved/devolved into a 'touch-sport' of sorts, and was wondering if there were any other non-SCA options out there.

Thanks,
-Coyote of Western Gate
Former member of The Brothers Grim

EDIT: Also, what would it entail to start up a Darkon country(?)/group in the St. Louis area? Is that possible/desirable?
--Also, would it be out of the question to inquire the short version (if there is one?) of how the whole deal between Laconia and Mordom ended from the documentary? I apologize if it's taboo.

Absolom · Posted: Sat, November 24, 2007, 10:04:21pm Post subject:

Welcome, Coyote!

At the present time, Darkon is based in the MD/VA/DC Metro Area. There are other informal chapters, though I don't have an exact idea of where they are. Your best bet is to ask on the message boards at www.darkon.org.

Good luck!

Absolom of Laconia

Coyote · Helot Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 3 Location: St. Louis, MO

Thanks, I'll look into it.

-Coyote

Coyote · Helot Joined: 24 Nov 2007 Posts: 3 Location: St. Louis, MO

Well, it seems that the general consensus is adamantly against expanding Darkon into other areas. They're mostly cool with people using the rules, just not becoming a new Darkon chapter.

Seems they fear it devolving into something akin to Amtgard (which I don't blame them for not wanting this, as it's the same reasoning that has me looking for a better/different foam fighting organization).

Thanks, again, and best luck to you all.

-Coyote the Somewhat Despondent

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