Gallery: Meet the Wizards and Lords That Rule the Suburbs of Utah
Brian Shumway01Kelik, Provo, Utah
Kelik, Provo, Utah. His character is Kelik Pippin, Keeper of The Grove, Lord of Vinyamar.
Brian Shumway02Jessice & Marley (Make-Up). Salt Lake City, UT
Jessica and Marley, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Brian Shumway03Jessica (Tire), 22, Sandy, Utah
Jessica, 22, Sandy, Utah. Her character is Chandra Tesni Verdandi, who has has lived her entire life on the trackless tundra of Norgard.
Brian Shumway04Rachel, 22, Salt Lake City, Utah
Rachel, 22, Salt Lake City, Utah. Her character is Leandra-Julette de Valentinos, the last in an ancient family that had fallen into evil.
Brian Shumway05Arcadius Teaching Wizadry. Samak, UT
Arcadius, the wizard, teaches Sunddrek and Victor von Vargas about wizardry and magic at Palanthar's LARP in the mountains of Samak, Utah.
Brian Shumway06A map of the mythical Pinevale, inhabited by the people of Palan
A map of the mythical Pinevale, inhabited by the people of Palan.
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Sherman P. Tucket (blue fairy) whispers into the ear of a Golum (sub-human with dog-like intelligence) as he tries to sell it to Doctor Victor von Vargas at Palanthar's LARP in the mountains of Samak, Utah.
Brian Shumway08Val and Chris Fight. Provo, UT
Val and Chris, Provo, Utah. They're using foam-based shields and swords (or boffers) to protect themselves while battle gaming in the backyard of Chris' suburban home.
Brian Shumway09Brad (Playhouse), Pleasant Grove, Utah
Brad, Pleasant Grove, Utah. His character is Horati of the Frost Hills, a Norse frost giant and squire to Sir Diomedes.
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Shawn, West Jordan, Utah. His character is Hadwick, an engineer.
Brian Shumway11Heather (Crimson Furry), 35, Orem, Utah
Heather, 35, Orem, Utah. Her character is The Crimson Furry, a Valkyrie who got tired of waiting for Ragnorak.
Brian Shumway12Chris (Sewing Machine), 23, Provo, Utah
Chris, 23, Provo, Utah. His character is Arrow, from the realm Ereduath, a founder of the Order and Outcasts, and a member of the Forsaken.
Brian Shumway13Jason, 39, West Valley, Utah
Jason, 39, West Valley, Utah. His character is Darwin, a lawful and good cleric/monk.
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