Aera Coslarp
New Aera larping is primarily based on the Philippine stick, sword fighting martial art of arnis, escrima, and kali, blended with period costuming and fantasy role play. Such martial arts were used to defend the Manila-Acapulco Pacific Galleon trade (1). It is currently available in Virginia but will be coming soon worldwide.
SOURCE: (1) The History of the Filipino Martial Arts
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"Aera" is an archaic variant of era, (2) which is:
a: a fixed point in time from which a series of years is reckoned
b: a memorable or important date or event especially:
one that begins a new period in the history of a person or thing
SOURCE: (2) AERA Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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Risen Sun
Theme: Seven Hills of New Rome
Time: Saturdays, noon to closing,
Place: National Landing, Long Bridge Park
Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/baaAer1tHdTUKAb2A
Manner: Neo-Roman, Neo-Byzantine
Virtue: Honesty; Class boost: Mages
Fandoms:
- LOTR: Minas Tirith, Osgiliath, Gondor
- GOTS: Kings Landing, Old Town
- H3B: Heaven or Pride Ring (vice)
Willow Bay
Theme: Seven Cities of the Free Seas
Time: Fridays, afternoon to dusk
Place: Winter-Spring at Captains Quarters Nature Park,
Willoughby Bay, Norfolk, Virginia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9fsM3ygG3foK9yUE8
Place: Summer-Fall at Susan Constant Park,
Willoughby Bay, Norfolk, Virginia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/u8zPC5E8EagJmUCo8
Manner: Nautical, seafarer, pirate, vikings, buccaneers
Virtue: Compassion;Class boost: Bards
Fandoms:
- LOTR: Numenor, Pelargir, Grey Havens
- GOTS: Free cities, Stormlands, Iron Islands
- H3B: Lust Ring
Note within this region is a miniature area each with 7 cities and parks to visit on occasion for exhibitions: Norfolk, Newport News, Hampton, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Portsmouth, also historical triangle at Yorktown, Williamsburg, and Jamestown on special occasions.
Mount Jaxon
Theme: Seven Bends
Time: Sundays, afternoon to dusk
Place: Wagner Shenandoah County Park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/hfb5xMv9T3yfcDK49
North Mountain, Mt. Jackson, Virginia
Manner: Mountain frontier and woodland valley
Virtue: Valour; Class boost: Fighters
Fandoms:
- LOTR: Blue Mountains, Moria, Mirkwood
- GOTS: Western lands, Casterly Rock
- H3B: Wrath Ring
River Lands
Theme: Seven Fountains
Time: TBD
Place: Maymont Park, Richmond, Virginia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/CcqL7u8XTBPL24Gm9
Manner: Meadows and rivers folk
Virtue: Justice; Class boost: Druids
Fandoms:
- LOTR: Rivendell
- GOTS: Riverrun, River lands
- H3B: Envy Ring
High Garden
Theme: Seven Springs
Time: TBD
Place: Saunders-Monticello Park, Charlottesville, Virginia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Y8ynVmToefQdhpV7A
Manner: Victorian, high renaissance
Virtue: Honour; Class boost: Paladin
Fandoms:
- LOTR (Lindon, Arnor)
- GOTS (High Garden, Reach)
- H3B (Green Ring)
Winterfell
Theme: Seven Caverns
Time: TBD
Place: Abram's Delight by Shenandoah University,
Winchester, Virginia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/FRYs7xu2GrF81dPg9
Manner: Northern borders of mountains
Virtue: Spirituality; Class boost: Ranger
Fandoms:
- LOTR (Lonely Mountain, Erebor, Lake Town);
- GOTS (Winterfell),
- H3B (Gluttony Ring)
Eyrie Vale
Theme: Seven Mountains
Time: TBD
Place: Star valley, Reed Mountain Park, Roanoke, Virginia
https://maps.app.goo.gl/EH7vGkF6zzJUwz7A9
Manner: Southern borders of valley, industrial
Virtue: Sacrifice; Class boost: Crafter
Fandoms:
-LOTR (Rohan, Iron hills),
- GOTS (Eyrie, Vale)
- H3B (Sloth Ring)
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Arnis, kali, escrima, and kuntaw are all terms for Filipino martial arts that emphasize weapon-based fighting and open-hand techniques.
Arnis
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The national martial art of the Philippines
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Also known as kali or eskrima
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Involves using sticks, knives, bladed weapons, and improvised weapons
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Includes open-hand techniques
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Incorporates three methods: espada y daga (sword and dagger), solo baston (single stick), and sinawali (to weave)
Kali
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A general term for the native martial art of the Philippines
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There are many styles and methods of fighting in the Philippines due to the many dialects and languages
Kuntaw
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An ancient Filipino martial art
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Involves blocking, kicking, countering, and punching
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Emphasizes practical tactics and principles
Kuntaw Kali Kruzada
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A Filipino martial art system that emphasizes both armed and unarmed self-defense
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Includes training with single stick, double stick, stick and dagger, and bladed weaponry
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Also includes training in empty hand self-defense
Learn more at: http://allstartkd.com/kuntaw-kali-kruzada/fairfield