Maelstrom LARP
Four hundred winters After the Fall, survivors of the ruined world Attia scratch out their existence facing threats and dangers lurking around every turn. Who will survive, and what will be left of them?
Maelstrom is an immersive, narrative-driven LARP located in North and Middle Georgia. Set in a gothic high fantasy world where players must navigate survival horror elements, face monstrous threats, and engage in strategic, rules-structured combat. With a focus on both rich roleplay and mechanics-driven gameplay, Maelstrom offers an intense, collaborative experience where character progression and story impact are key.
Live Action
This game is experienced fully in live action, where players physically embody their characters in real-world settings. As a Live Action game, you will interact directly with other players, act out combat sequences, and immerse yourself in the story through live, in-person engagement. The physicality and immediacy of live action create a dynamic and immersive experience, bringing the world of the game to life around you.
Roleplay Intensive
Players are expected to deeply engage with their characters, interacting with others as if they were living in the game world. Roleplay isn’t just a part of combat or scripted scenes; it’s woven into every moment, from casual conversations to major plot developments.
Narrative Driven
The game places a strong emphasis on storytelling and plot, with rich, dynamic narratives unfolding over time. Players can expect to engage in complex storylines, uncover mysteries, and influence the direction of the plot through their actions and decisions.
Eldritch High Fantasy
The game’s campaign setting combines dark themes and eldritch horror, with the grand scale of high fantasy. Ruined castles, eerie forests, and mystical creatures, alongside themes of power, corruption, and fate. Magic, politics, and supernatural elements all intertwine in this haunting, atmospheric world.
Survival Horror
Survival is not guaranteed, and players must navigate dangerous encounters where death and despair lurk around every corner. Limited resources, terrifying creatures, and psychological challenges will test your endurance as much as your character’s, creating a tense, horror-infused experience.
Immersive
We strive to create an environment where players can fully engage with the world and their characters. From detailed settings to in-depth roleplay, every aspect of the game is designed to pull you into the story and blur the lines between the game and reality.
Campaign Based
Our LARP takes place over a series of events that are all part of a larger, ongoing story. Players’ actions and decisions have a lasting impact on the world and its evolving narrative, encouraging long-term character development and investment in the game’s storyline.
Character Progression
As the game progresses, characters will grow in power, skill, and influence. Players will have opportunities to improve their abilities, gain new traits, and evolve their personal stories, providing a sense of growth and achievement throughout the campaign.
Rules Structured
Our game uses a clear set of rules to ensure fairness and consistency. These rules cover everything from combat mechanics to character abilities, allowing players to understand how the world functions and how their actions will be resolved.
Light Touch Contact
Combat in our game involves physical interaction, but we prioritize player safety. Light contact means that while physical strikes are used in simulated combat, only safety verified weapons are permitted, and never intended to cause real life injury or discomfort. This style of combat focuses on skill, precision, and strategy rather than brute force.
Hit Point Combat
Players have a set number of health and armor points that determine their character’s ability to withstand damage in combat. As characters take damage, their hit points are reduced, and when depleted, the character is rendered incapacitated or defeated. This system allows for tactical, clear combat resolution.
Mechanics Driven
This game places a strong emphasis on the use of detailed systems and mechanics to guide and resolve player actions. Whether in combat, skill checks, or character development, success is determined by clearly defined rules, stats, and abilities. Players who enjoy strategic decision-making, tactical combat, and mastering complex systems will find themselves at home in this structure, where understanding the game’s mechanics is key to thriving in the world.
PvE Gameplay
In this game, players will primarily face off against an array of challenging monsters, creatures, and non-player enemies. The core gameplay focuses on collaborative efforts to survive and defeat these threats, with combat, strategy, and teamwork being essential to overcoming the dangers in the environment.
Narrative Driven CvC
Character vs Character (sometimes called Player vs Player, or PvP) combat is allowed and encouraged in order to further the narrative and character growth. The potential for factional conflicts, rivalries, and personal duels are all available in the game world and driven by the Maelstrom’s ongoing narrative. The game provides structure for CvC interactions to ensure they are balanced and enhances the overall experience without disrupting the narrative.