I Found the Best Medieval LARP in Texas! ⚔️

[@jesseearly804]

Bearclaw here, I'm so glad I could be part of your experience. I'm also very sorry for making the translation task so long.

[@justlanchen]

Hahaha no worries, I ended up getting help! I loved that it was difficult. Thanks so much for being a part of my video making it better.

[@clairevladyka7269]

YEAH BEARCLAW LETS GOOOO!! FOR THE LODGE!!!

[@jesseearly804]

​@@clairevladyka7269 FOR THE LODGE

[@kookymoo]

“I’ve done far more for far less for beautiful women!” 😂

[@jesseearly804]

Fur da log ​@@clairevladyka7269

[@x-train]

Your Bico LARP video got me interested in LARPING. This video, the assassination quest itself now has sold me on it. The character I thought up would be perfect since I want to play out a spymaster/assassin type. That looked so much fun!

[@justlanchen]

You will not regret it! Give it a go. It’s a blast!

[@thebraveandtheloony]

Oooo! Thank you for trading alchemy ingredients with me! I think you compatured and talked about what makes Hynafol special so well! I love seeing all the shenangians you got up to! See you at the next GG!

[@justlanchen]

🥰🥰🥰 thanks for checking out the video, I’m glad you liked it. I’ll see you next year 🫶🫶🫶

[@Incandescentkiki]

So glad to have attended another LARP with you 🥹 can’t wait for our upcoming event next month 👀 💃 🕺🏼

[@justlanchen]

I know I’m so excited!!!!! We do so many fun things together 🥰🥰

[@Incandescentkiki]

@ I’m glad that living in different states hasn’t prevented our adventures 🥹💌

[@davelesly1705]

Okay so you can totally tell us what next month entails... not sooo many people will expand and read all the comments... just a few lol.... come ooooooooon what's next month lol :)

[@MonicaKidd]

Thank you for capturing my sacrifice! I was so happy to die hahahah I look so happy 😂😊

[@justlanchen]

I think I caught an even better scene of you during the castle battle. I’m pretty sure it’s you!

[@justlanchen]

But I don’t know 😅 I think someone said it was

[@Outrider85]

This was fascinating to watch. As an avid TTRPG fan of nearly thirty years I've often contemplated LARP, but my location (middle of no where), obligations and crippling social anxieties have relegated me to enjoying it second hand. So thank you for letting me tag along on your journey with this video. It was fun.

[@cosmichef75]

Life is too short get out there.

[@stevekillgore9272]

Not to minimize your challenges and struggles, but to encourage you - you CAN do more than you might think ! YOU can START a LARP. Yes, you'll probably need four or five others, but I think you can start with just two - and two might become 20 before you know what hit you !

[@hellaciousharry]

You'd be surprised at how remote some of these LARPing groups can be. The SCA for example, has quite a few groups in smaller or more rural places. Even if it's only 5-10 people, they're really tight knit.

[@FurratLG]

The amount of giddy joy I got from seeing these moments of my friends captured is wild. Thank you so much for this, means a lot to those of us that can't film. And the hat looks great! ;) -Kingfisher

[@justlanchen]

So Glad you enjoyed it!🥹🥹🥹

[@problematicsolution9808]

Hello! Thank you so much for making a video about our LARP! This was my second event and it’s so cool being able to see someone else experience within the mists.

[@justlanchen]

My pleasure!! It was such a blast 🥰

[@ladyazreal8767]

Fantastic! Thank you for expanding the memories and for buying so much from my shop!

[@justlanchen]

Any time! 🥰🥰🥰 bring more next year plz!!

[@clairevladyka7269]

FOR THE BIRDS!!!!

[@ladyazreal8767]

@@justlanchen oh, I will!!

[@aMAYSingLife]

Great video! you were able to capture footage i never could have because of truly playing the game.. so great to see this footage captured! Well done! - This is David btw lol.

[@justlanchen]

Thank you!! I’m so excited to see yours though!! I know it’s going to be epic

[@laurenpuskas5901]

It was so cool seeing you around on spectator day! Your vids are what got me into larp this year. 🎉

[@justlanchen]

No way!! 🥹🥹🥹 what are the odds that we would be at the same one! that is so cool!!

[@Cjethea]

I had fun talking to you!! Trying to get signatures!!

[@justlanchen]

I’m so glad you got a seat at the kings table!

[@justlanchen]

I hope that’s what it’s called

[@aengus9400]

It sounds like this LARP is heavy into the questing while bicholine is heavy into combat. Personally, I enjoy the quests

[@justlanchen]

I’m not entirely sure, I did do mostly combat at bico this year 😁

[@aengus9400]

@justlanchen I have friends who have been going to Bicoline for several years and have asked me to join them, after watching your video I may have to try it out.

[@Nickontopic]

Another great video girl! Missing you guys a ton, especially my good wife Blackheart

[@justlanchen]

Missing my lovely husband so much 😭😭

[@DinosaurusRina]

This was so cool to see! I loved interacting with yall at the axe throwing, and helping that little crow get its missive to the correct hands. Glad to hear yall had a great time!

[@justlanchen]

🥰🥰🥰 thanks for being apart of the adventure 🫶

[@chrisxshock]

I hope the deemed you the queen of the larp. I never cared about larping, but I can watch you all day.

[@justlanchen]

I love that! You should try it though, it’s a blast!

[@merrickmoriel8878]

This is awesome! Seeing the footage is legit getting my blood pumping again. I had such a blast and am glad you got this banger footage!

[@justlanchen]

Thanks for watching 🥰🥰🥰

[@forlorn27k]

Love these Medieval Event videos so much Lanchen, Thank you for always providing an awesome watch. Consistently has me looking forward to the next! Also inspires me to hopefully get out and attend some events myself for the first time in the near future, each time looks like a blast and ive always loved this typa stuff but yeah, much love. Don’t comment much in general but finally had to today! Keep up the good work and cant wait till the next event vid haha! >:-)

[@justlanchen]

So happy you are enjoying the videos!! You should definitely attend some yourself, you will not regret it 🥰🥰🥰

[@clairevladyka7269]

I’m so glad you had a great time!!! I sold the hood with the palmistry outside and black linen inside to y’all! Hope to see yall again!

[@KarlKarsnark]

Your sword spinning skillz are becoming truly EPIC! Cheers!

[@justlanchen]

Thank you!!

[@BeardedWisdom87]

After watching your video on Bicolline I ended up falling down a rabbit hole about LARP and wanted to find a way to get in on the experience. Lo and behold Hynafol is only a short drive away from me and being a Texas Renfaire regular I can't believe I haven't gone before. Seeing your experience there makes me want to dip my toe into it there rather than dive head first at Bicolline. But, do you know if they tailor their packages cost depending on what's required? Like I wouldnt need transportation but wouldnt mind some of the perks of the guild package. Either way, really enjoy your videos!

[@jaybird6811]

Hi! I've gone the past few years. Yes you can get some things tailored to your trip. You can add things as needed but you can always email the team and they are quick to answer and help in any way they can!

[@justlanchen]

Oh no way!! How lucky for you!!! Yes I believe you can get your package tailored to your needs. Definitely shoot them an email!! The link is in my description

[@aayanmudunuru3989]

9:08 the guy in the orange started RUNNING for his life LOL

[@justlanchen]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@RobinFae6772]

Just wanna say, you did great at learning how to shoot archery and it was a lot of fun seeing you eager to explore and have fun!

[@justlanchen]

I appreciate you taking the time to teach me!! 🥰 I need to practice so I’m better next time!

[@jsmmkm15]

I live in Austin. I go to Sherwood Ren Faire....HOW DID I NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS?!?!?!?! Thank you for making this video! I am so excited to join next year!!

[@justlanchen]

You must go!!

[@jacobweishuhn4908]

There is a booth for Hynafol at Sherwood, near the Round Table. If you swing by during the season people would love to sell you on it.

[@JesseBurl]

Awww What a beautifully crafted video!! Thank you for capturing so many special moments 😊

[@ccrawford3525]

I "Nerd'ed Out" watching this!! LOL I live in San Antonio, this is now on my "bucket list" & will tell my youngest brother as I know he would LOVE to do something like this!

[@jordancox2910]

This LARP looks amazing!! Planning to attend my first one next year!

[@justlanchen]

No way! Which one?!

[@KaiHouston-m6j]

This looks very cool! Thank you for this video.

[@clark0069]

ugh i love ur videos so much. its so informative and really reallllly amplifies my need to try LARP < 3 thank yoooou

[@justlanchen]

I am so glad you’re enjoying the videos! 😄

[@EldradWolfsbane]

As one of the Moderators of the most Ancient SHADE'S LARPLIST, bravo on your video and BRAVO on Hynafol!

[@justlanchen]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@davidponseigo8811]

You always look gorgeous in your costumes !

[@justlanchen]

Aw thank you!

[@tetrabelle]

My husband and I attended for our first-ever LARP experience (although we are intimately familiar with Sherwood Forest). What a wonderful event. We now have a whole new community to plan things around ^_^

[@npb.spectrum]

Ah this came together beautifully! I’m ready for next year!!

[@justlanchen]

Heck ya!! Can’t wait to see the footage you got 😍

[@sorachandler7169]

glad to see you there. it was so much fun

[@justlanchen]

It was a blast :)

[@silvanhaven6447]

It's always a lot of fun to see peoples' LARP adventures. I totally understand people wanting to keep things private but maaaan. There are so many cool stories out there that I want to see and can't be there in person to do so!

[@justlanchen]

Yea there are so many things to do there. My friend Kiki made a video there too and I’m excited to see it because she had a totally different experience

[@Grimwulfe]

Glad you enjoyed yourself, congratulations on your indoctrination into the Assassin vocation! Hope to see you next year! - Your Friendly Rogue P.S. - Nice dagger!

[@justlanchen]

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 thank you for all the help and for the sick dagger. I will forever be grateful

[@achanwahn]

😂 the description of the Village had me rolling. Definitely not the movie plot I watched

[@justlanchen]

Hahah what movie are you thinking of?!

[@MonicaKidd]

Also I remember you! You were the same person who said you were gonna go after moss right next to me lmao I’m really glad you didn’t! I would have had to yonk ya. Guild mates and all lol 😅

[@justlanchen]

😂😂😂😂

[@localfroglover]

I've been going to Sherwood Forest Fair ever since I was a kid and had no idea this existed! So so cool!

[@Deezy_Ankh]

Cool vid. Unfortunately Bico is actually closer to me here in NY. Last time i visited Texas, we drove almost 24 hours or something like that lol.

[@simplespacecowboy]

I work at the ren faire that this LARP takes place!! You should consider attending the renaissance festival too!!!

[@brucewayne33497]

Every time i see LARP videos and hear about Medieval LARPING i can't help but think about these two movies that have Larping in them Role Models and Knights Of Bada**dom both are pretty good movies btw

[@justlanchen]

Hahha yes role models made LARPing look so bad lmao it’s really cool I swear

[@LarpMix]

Looks like a great venue and a lot of fun.

[@Lost_Asly]

I've seen a few of your LARP videos and it looks so fun, it got me interested in LARPING, I hope to one day experience this myself

[@justlanchen]

You must give it a go!

[@jakeollie1240]

Guardians of the mist have noticed you lol

[@justlanchen]

Oh no

[@livestrife]

You should go to Reckoning in Kentucky and do a video on that one! We want to go but want your opinion and footage.

[@talbar1411]

normal people: we go to vacation to not worry about anything for a change. us larpers: we go to vaction so we can worry about goblins trying to attack us at night and steal all of our shiny goods.

[@justlanchen]

AHAHAHHA YES

[@bandicootcollector]

As a disabled person I never thought I could do this kind of thing, but you've inspired me to do it. First with Bico, and now with this. I will play a pirate with a hook hand!

[@justlanchen]

Omg yay! I am so happy to hear you want to give it a try 🥰🥰🥰

[@bandicootcollector]

Thank you very much indeed! If you ever go to Bico again and see a short English pirate with a hook hand that'll probably be me! Haha

[@sweetie868]

This sounds amazing

[@xtrememaproductions]

It is a good place and fun. Also being at the same place of Sherwood Forest Fair.

[@megandrover340]

The description of the village movie reminds me of the show “FROM”

[@the.mothsmith]

omg i've thrifted the same red tunic that kiki has in the first clip haha. it was one of my first. universal thread is the best brand to thrift

[@TriggeredGibson]

yay!!! so much fun!!!

[@justlanchen]

🫶

[@davidponseigo8811]

I'm in Louisiana so not to far from Austin, I may have to check this out !

[@pompom4458]

Hi! Do you practice or are interested in HEMA or any other kind of historical fencing??? Would love a video about that kind of training! Keep on playing ⚔️

[@andreasandersen6447]

you should definetly join the german LARP "Qonquest of Mythodea" or det danish War larp "Krigslive" if you enjoy the fighting.

[@paigegreenfield4487]

I love Sherwood Forest I go every year!

[@nymeriawolf4668]

If you only had the ability to do one, would you choose Bicolline or Hynafol? I saw your video about Bicolline and fell in love. My only LARP experience has been the Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World. I had so much fun, and I am devastated it closed. I have been wanting to do another larp since my experience, and I had been interested in Evermore, which never seemed to fully tale off and ended up shutting down. I found your video about Bicolline, and after watching, I decided I was going to try to do that for my birthday in 2026. Now, seeing this video, I am torn between the two. Which would you recommend for someone new to LARP, looking to have a good time, and who has never camped before in their life. 😅

[@DrewTurney]

You should come back to Austin for one of the biggest one night vampire LARPs

[@Pxzvamp33]

I’m curious, is this event held at the Sherwood Forest grounds outside of Austin? Thanks for a great video.

[@justlanchen]

YES!

[@rickchollett]

This will be great for me as it is a little over an hours drive!

[@dabigwang7013]

sounds fun but curious about one thing... if no tech is allowed how was everything filmed?

[@reneesteeves3698]

Totally stupid question, but the company that takes you to Bico… do they also help get people to Hynafol? It sounds similar so im wondering if its the same group? Thanks!

[@davidponseigo8811]

I own a large piece of property in Louisiana with streams and creeks and plenty of trees, I am tempted to build something like this on my land.

[@Simply_here1]

I want to try LARPING, but im a teen, and i dont think there are any events near me😭

[@Disembodied_Voice]

The fun part about Texas is... Austin is WAYYY down there. I'm WAYYYY up here. It's a day of life to go to Austin. And a day to get back. I just don't have that.

[@alexcoffey8804]

Seeing a lot of familiar faces in this video. Wish I could have gone!

[@kindredspiritscos]

I came on spectator day and was genuinely suprised how much money they gave us to spend. I sadly couldnt stay long but i want to come back so badly.

[@jessicaharris8782]

@justlanchen have you ever been to an SCA event? It’s a medieval historical reenactment group. Lots of event in Southern California and definitely worth checking out.

[@justlanchen]

I haven’t yet but I almost went to one recently but it didn’t lineup with my schedule. I do plan on going to one though!!

[@jessicaharris8782]

@ I’ve been apart of the SCA for about 8 years. :) I’d be happy to help you get connected with the SCA and events within the kingdom of Caid. If you have questions, just me know. I’ll find a way to contact you. P.S. You’re videos are amazing! Thank you for making such informative and beautiful videos about medieval reenactment!

[@daveo2797]

Next year! Only found out about this 2 months ago.

[@justlanchen]

Next year!!

[@robertramirez7562]

How would you compare this to Bicolline It'll be cool to do something here in the States

[@justlanchen]

I talk about it in the end of the video 😁😁 I kinda liked this one better, I explain more in the video!

[@genzmoviereviews]

Epic!

[@justlanchen]

Tysm!

[@lindabell5534]

Sounds like a live game.

[@justlanchen]

it is!!

[@neanderthor66]

Wait... I can be a Goblin Slayer?

[@justlanchen]

Yes haha

[@leonguyen743]

how do we find immersive larps like these on our own? do you have recommendations for websites or social medias to follow to find event/dates?

[@justlanchen]

I just google a specific theme and write LARP after and that’s how I find them :)))

[@dannyboyy2356]

Genuine question; you said no tech was allowed, but you were able to film? - at my LARP in the uk, no tech means no tech, there ‘still photo’ photographers with proper cameras walking around taking pictures VERY low-key, but never filming/ pictures on phones, people on phones etc. once the event starts, that’s it, no one films or takes non ‘proper’ photos in the open. You’d get in trouble actually if you did I think, or at least people would probably ask you to stop/ leave the in character area! Is the no tech rule here more of a “we’d rather you didn’t, but won’t stop you?” Or did you have to have special permission? Great video by the way! Glad you had such a great time!

[@justlanchen]

I had permission to film this event. Other people did not have technology out though 🥰 which LARP in the UK???

[@justlanchen]

I filmed at bico too which was no technology and although I had permission and tried to hide it, people did say something to me a few times when they saw I had camera 🥲

[@luvnotvideos]

I saw them a couple of times throughout the event, and can honestly say their setup was not intrusive whatsoever. They were respectful of other people's game.

[@minatis]

I was there! There were so many things going on! It is impossible to do it all.

[@justlanchen]

So true!

[@majorhawker4776]

So, I am handy accessible i.e. cannot walk a long distance or run. However, I truly want to do something like this as the larpping seems so cool. Every Halloween I am a full fledged pirate but I want to go to my ancestry of Nordic (Viking to a commoner).

[@RobinFae6772]

Hey, I've gone since year one (three Grand Gatherings) and if you're interested you can always try the weekend or spectator day! It takes place at Sherwood Forest faire in McDade, Texas. But, a great thing about Hynafol is there is so much to do to pick and choose from. So, if you would like to hangout at the Lodge, Library, Kingdom camp, or another tavern, or wherever else in Hynafol you can and still be very involved and have plenty to do. While some people, like myself, spend most of their time running around there are also people who spend a lot of their time hanging out and doing things that don't require walking around much! There are people who go who are also in your place of being handy accessible and they have had a great time. . Hope you will be able to join us to try it out 😊💚

[@RobinFae6772]

Oh, plus the kingdom I'm in has both pirate guild and a Viking (at least inspired) guild. Everyone is very welcoming and would be glad to help in any way

[@majorhawker4776]

@@RobinFae6772 Cool thanks for the info. I would have to stay the four days to make it worth the money for a flight. Again Thank you for responding.

[@dakotamoon3596]

As someone who has attended this LARP for the past 3 years and has a bad foot, thus not being able to walk or run very well, I have never participated in combat (Though there was one parry with a dagger that I am fond of) and I have had an AMAZING TIME. The majority of my guild doesn't fight in the battles. Lots of questing and information gathering. It is a wonderful time.

[@majorhawker4776]

@@dakotamoon3596 tyvm

[@Gatic-N]

Was fun

[@Secondhandman52]

I'll look for you there.

[@BROcredible]

I’m gonna next year! I must!

[@ThetherianOdin]

I LOOK AT THE TITLE AND BRO IM GOING TO TEXAS TO GO TO MY DADS

[@butterflystargazer2079]

were there a bunch of snakes and spiders? what the creepy crawler situation ?

[@megatroymega]

Texas Area... It's kinda big, yall.

[@chineseuncles943]

u look like drew gooden

[@TheStrapafainer]

I'm not american, so I don't know much about american history, but this kind of medieval times refers to europe right? in a fantasy context of course but ¿ Like US history didn't had a medieval period right?

[@jaybird6811]

Correct they are loosely using King Arthur and the round tables lore for the story.

[@leithafae]

any decent LARPer or experienced one will not take oc info from a video into ic in game. I used to be militia in the UK Empire LRP and would never take ooc info into game it just spoils everyones game.

[@justlanchen]

I’m not sure what oc means 👀

[@leithafae]

@justlanchen out of character

[@Harun-IT]

● Hello, how are you? I am a regular viewer of your KZbin channel. I came here to say that- "I always learn something new from your channel-so valuable!" Good Luck to You

[@callsigngrimdoll]

Sure. If you have $$$.

[@justlanchen]

Spectator day is $19!