Who We Are

The Tristate Adventuring Guild is mostly comprised of LARPers from Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio, and West Virginia. We are led by a team of five players who have been elected by our community, each with a long and diverse history of LARPing and gaming.  Two years ago we began work on a vision.  A vision of an immersive roleplaying game guided by the positive interactions that make LARPing such a fun and rewarding experience.  The result of this hard work and dedication is Odyssey, a High Fantasy world filled with magic and mystery.

Our Mission Statement

We seek to craft an environment of inclusivity and diversity that fosters trust, honor, and respect between all participants through a system of transparency and relentless communication. Governed with a diversified power structure and a system of checks and balances, we aim to deliver a self-sustaining organization that doubles-down on successes and reinvests profits into the growth and prosperity of the game. We believe that every voice, opinion, and perspective has the value and merit to be heard, reviewed, and returned with constructive feedback.

Our World

Welcome to Odyssey, a high fantasy LARP of endless possibilities!

Explore the ever-changing world of Arkrath and unravel the mysteries of the Rifts, tears in reality that flash across the land leaving behind creatures with strange and unique properties. Throughout your journey you’ll learn to harness the power of Aether. This magical force is so abundant that it forms Aethercrystals, a mineable resource that powers both magic and technology throughout the land.

Adventure awaits as you journey forth from the city of Shieldhaven. Named for the magical barrier that protects the city inhabitants from the destruction of the Rifts, adventurers like you can be found in the densely populated lower districts that have formed along the city walls. As the main Hub city in the world of Arkrath, Shieldhaven is a melting pot of cultures overseen by a mix of elected council members and elite guild masters. Whether you’re a battle hardened warrior, a weaver of the Aetheric energies, or even a shopkeep trying to climb their way to the top of the Commerce Guild, there’s a place for you in Shieldhaven.

Perhaps you're a healer who wants to make sure your friends finish the quest in one piece. Or maybe you're the roguish type, taking every opportunity to fill your pockets with treasure. Are you a warrior that shoots fireballs? A dwarf that can fly? Maybe you’re a magical automaton searching for the wizard who created you. With our expansive character creation system, if you can reasonably explain it, you can play it!

Even players who can’t be in active combat can join the fray with our inclusive Warden character type. Use your skills to help your friends and effect the flow of battle, all while avoiding direct physical confrontation.  

Why Crowdfunding?

Starting a business is expensive. We want to provide the players with the best experience we can, and that means we need funds for basic business expenses and game supplies. Your contribution goes directly into the game and will help us provide things like coins, props, and weapons. This money will also go toward the business side as well. We will use your donation to pay for insurance, website hosting, office expenses, and tax prep for the current board members. Since we are using crowdfunding, your contribution will also go towards Indiegogo fees and any owed taxes from collecting funds.  Below, you can see our estimated Start-up Costs and Annual Operating estimates.

Risks and Challenges

We are well aware that no venture is without risk, and without the help of the community, this game would not exist. This is an organization and game that is 100% volunteer run. It is owned and operated by the players, and as such, we can’t make this happen without you. The rules are in the final stages of development and the storyline and plot are already written. All we need is the generosity of the players in order to secure event sites, purchase necessary business items (like insurance!), and make props and weapons to get us started.