Are you a grizzled Dagorhir veteran moving into Eryndor lands? Or, have you just learned of Dagorhir, let alone Eryndor? Either way, we hope this section is of particular use to you. For those new to Dagorhir, check out the information included in the three easy steps below - it will give you all the critical info you need to know about Dagorhir and Eryndor. Veterans, skip ahead -- you probably are already well-versed in the history of this great game.

Learn the Basics

If you have no idea what Dagorhir is, or if you're new to Eryndor, check out the About Us section of the website. It's by no means comprehensive, but it will give you a general overview of the game and our chapter. For more information on Dagorhir, check out the main Dagorhir website.

Explore the Website

The Eryndor website is filled with important information about our chapter. From the marketing materials and storyline maps located in the Culture section, to the epic sketches, drawings, and photos of the Media section, to some mysterious secrets sprinkled throughout the site -- Eryndor is packed full of interesting content. Set your browser speed on cruise and enjoy the ride.

Read the Essentials Packet

One of the best ways to discover more about Eryndor is through the Essentials Packet. Inside contains a great deal of information about our chapter's history, storyline, philosophy, and people. It also includes useful information about Dagorhir in general. Even more, it includes a detailed explanation of the various ranking and award systems in Eryndor. Click the front page of the Essential Packet to view the PDF file.

Browse the Forums

Eryndor has an extremely active forum community, as it is one of the only ways to keep such a large family connected! We encourage and appreciate when new or prospective members scan our boards to get a "feel" of the Eryndor community. If you'd like to post and ask questions, by all means feel free to do so. Although it goes without saying, we take pride is keeping our boards a positive and useful community for our members and fellow Dagorhirrim, please use the same care when posting.

Meet Our Units

With the recent changes in Eryndor's structure, units are now the norm in the chapter. Don't worry, the largest impact with the change is administrative -- for the purposes of fighting, roleplaying, and relaxing, little will change. Having more units allows for more opportunities to flesh out the continent as each unit participates in the common Eryndor storyline but also has its own individual storyline. Be sure to check out the Units section to become more familiar with the units of Eryndor.

Check Out a Practice

All Eryndor practices are welcoming to first-time fighters. No garb is required (but always encouraged), and we almost always have some community gear so you can participate in the battles. Generally, the age for participation is 16 and over, with written parental permission required for those under 16. To find out about a current practice near you, check out the Official Practices forum on our boards. Be ready to get dirty, get tired, meet some great people, and have an absolute blast!

Attend an Event

Practices are fun, but they're only the appetizer. For the real main course, come feed your inner-warrior at an upcoming event. Our day events regularly pull over 100 combatants (and still growing!), while campouts range from 80 people to over 1,000 attendees (Ragnarok). To participate at an event, you MUST meet minimum garb standards, and you may need your own equipment. However, if you will be attending your very first event, be sure to contact Eryndor ahead of time, we may have some loaner garb and gear for you. Or, even better, make your own gear by using the great weapon tutorials in the Gear section (be sure to watch the Flash Blue Sword Tutorial). Be careful, though - one event and you'll likely be addicted to this game for life! Upcoming Eryndor events can be found on our Message Board.

Joining Policy

Ready to jump into Eryndor? Joining is simple. If you like what the Crusade is about, simply announce your allegiance to the Eryndor banner. Eryndor's philosophy is "you choose us, we don't choose you." We are a non-exclusive group of people and are welcoming to just about any type of person, so long as you afford us the same courtesy. Our policy emphasizes YOUR decision to join Eryndor because it eliminates any potential conflict or drama. No longer want to be with us? No problem, we'll be happy to direct you to any of the other foam fighting groups in the area: no heartache, no drama, no bad feelings. We want the game to grow, and for you to be a part of it, even if its not with us - more people to fight is always a good thing!

Making Your Own Gear

One of the biggest misconceptions by people starting out in Dagorhir is that making your own fighting equipment is difficult. Not so! We have an interactive Blue Sword Tutorial that will teach you EVERYTHING you need to know about making your own first sword. It has received the "newbie thumbs up" from many new groups, like Greyglade and Albion. Check the Gear section of the website for many construction blueprints, or click the link below to watch the tutorial.
Having your own gear lets you personalize your equipment, ensure that you always have plenty of gear for events and practcies, and instill you with a sense of personal pride and accomplishment. For less than $25, you could make yourself a pair of swords, fighting pants, and a tunic that would last you up to a year of use! That's less than half the cost of a video game, and video games rarely deliver you a whole year of enjoyment!

Eryndor Units

Additionally, you may desire to join one of Eryndor's several official units. The policies for joining units are decided by the unit leaders, we'll help you contact them if you're interested. Also, you may live far from the rest of the main body of Eryndor, or you may have the drive, determination, and vision to create a unit under the Eryndor banner. In each case, starting an official Eryndor unit may be a great option for you. We encourage you to contact and speak with one of the three High Council members (Athron, Daeris, Mithris) to talk about the benefits, risks, and challenges of starting your own unit. To find out the requirements to start an official unit, read the last section of the Eryndor by-laws.