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What is Dagorhir?

Dagorhir is a full-contact medieval combat society that uses safely padded weaponry to simulate real combat. All weapons are checked for safety prior to fighting, and members follow a set of rules called the Manual of Arms when fighting (for more information on the Manual of Arms, please see the Rules page).

What is Alterra?

Alterra is a Chapter of Dagorhir. In real-world terms, we are an organization that hosts Dagorhir practices and events, including battles, feasts, and instructional events. In fantasy terms, we are a Realm that is inhabited by a variety of people all working towards vanquishing our greatest enemy, the New World Order (for more information on the fantasy aspect of Alterra, please see the Culture page).

Does it hurt?

According to the Manual of Arms, a safe weapon is one that will not "result in bruises, break bones, or knock out teeth if an unarmored person is struck with a full-strength swing." As such, the weapons are always tested for safety before any practice or event. Nonetheless, as Dagorhir is a full-contact sport, there yet remains a chance for injury, much like football or hockey.

How do I join?

Come to one of our practices or events, sign a waiver, and give it a try! That's right, it's as simple as that. You get three weeks to borrow the Realm weapons so that you can decide whether or not you'd like to take up the hobby. If you decide to join, you will then be required to make your own gear (though many members will be ready to help if you need) to fight with and get some "garb". Garb is the term used to describe any medieval clothing worn at a Dagorhir event. Garb is required for all inter-realm battles.

What if I don't want to fight; is there something else I can do?

Definitely! Dagorhir is not restricted only to combat. There are plenty of other aspects to the hobby, from making weapons, to leatherwork and steel work, to sewing and making garb.

I have some more questions; how do I find out more?

Visit our forums and ask us any questions you may have. If you are looking for tutorials on how to make weapons, click here. If your are looking for tutorials on how to fight, click here.