A Step by Step Explanation of Everything

What is Hynafol? 

Hynafol is a fully immersive live medieval fantasy experience set in a medieval world of knights, magic, quests, and epic battles. Imagine stepping into your favorite fantasy novel or TV show, except you get to be the hero.

Some players dive into roleplay and negotiate peace treaties, others solve puzzles and mysteries, and some simply enjoy the food, the atmosphere, and watching the battles unfold.

At Hynafol, everyone has a place whether you want to be on the front lines of an epic battle with sword and shield, collect herbs and brew potions as an alchemist, sneak around and steal artifacts as a thief, perform rituals as a mage or just soak in the magic of living in another world for a week.

When you step into Hynafol, you are not just watching the legend, you are helping to write it. You can fight on the battlefield, go on quests, solve puzzles and mysteries, or simply live for a time in another world.

At its heart, Hynafol is a LARP (Live Action Role Play) a game where you play a character inside the story and shape how the adventure unfolds.

You don’t need to know how to sword fight, act, or even have a costume to start. 

We’ll guide you every step of the way, from choosing a character to joining a court and exploring the story.

What is LARP?

LARP stands for Live Action Role Play, it’s like stepping into a movie or a video game, except you’re not just watching or controlling a character… you are the character.

In a LARP, the story unfolds around you in real time. You dress the part, speak in character (if you want to), and make choices that change the world for everyone else playing. Some moments feel like a grand battle scene, some like a tense mystery, and others like a quiet tavern night filled with whispers and secrets.

At Hynafol, LARP means more than just costumes and foam/rubber swords. It’s a fully immersive fantasy epic inspired by the legends of King Arthur. You’re not just playing a game, you’re stepping into a living myth where knights, mages, rebels, and wild spirits fight for the future of a realm that only appears once a year through the mists.

• Immersion: the entire setting feels like another world, from the massive battles and the immersive locations, to the fantastic costumes and more. 
• Agency: every choice you make matters, whether on the battlefield or in whispered deals behind closed doors.
• Community: you join hundreds of players weaving the story together, shaping not just your own adventure but the fate of the realm itself.

You don’t need acting skills, stage experience, or even a weapon to begin. Just choose your court, and let us guide you into the World of Hynafol.

The World of Hynafol

Hynafol is a fantasy land set in the age of King Arthur and the legends of Camelot. It is a place of knights, castles, wizards, and mystical creatures, where the stories of Arthur, Merlin, The Lady of the Lake, Morgana, and Mordred come to life. Each year, the land appears through the mists, and those who enter become part of its unfolding legend.

Choosing Your Court

Your first step is to decide which court you will stand with. Each court has its own philosophy, heroes, and way of seeing the world. This choice shapes your story, your allies, and even the fate of the realm.

The realm is divided into 5 powerful courts:

Court of Valor – Champions of honor and justice. (Notable character: King Arthur)

Court of Ambition – Realists who believe the world is too harsh for Camelot’s illusions. (Notable character: Mordred)

Court of Knowledge – Scholars who safeguard the realm through knowledge and magic. (Notable character: Merlin)

Court of Power – Seekers of hidden knowledge who dare to grasp what others fear to touch. (Notable character: Lady of the Lake)

Court of Chaos – Harbingers of change who follow ancient, untamed laws beyond mortal rule. (Notable character: Morgana Le Fae)

Unlikely Alliances

While the Courts often clash, they sometimes find common ground. These shifting alliances reveal deeper philosophies, and may shape the choices you’ll face in Hynafol.

Guardians of Order (Arthur + Merlin)

• Stand for: Law, structure, and the continuity of Camelot.
• Stand against: Chaos and those who undermine stability.

Protectors of the People (Arthur + Mordred)

• Stand for: The safety of common folk through steel, discipline, and mortal strength.
• Stand against: Unchecked magic and the dangers it brings to everyday lives.

Wardens of Balance (Merlin + Lady of the Lake)

• Stand for: Harmony between the mortal and magical worlds.
  Stand against: Extremes that seek either to suppress or unleash magic without restraint.

Keepers of the Wild (Morgana + Lady of the Lake)

• Stand for: Freedom, primal magic, and the untamed forces of nature.
• Stand against: Control, regulation, or the binding of magic by mortal law.

Pact of Defiance (Mordred + Morgana)

• Stand for: Challenging Camelot’s monopoly on power and carving new paths to rule.
  Stand against: The crown’s claim of unquestioned authority and obedience.

Unlikely Alliances

Every story in Hynafol begins the same way, with a choice.

A single decision that will shape everything that follows.

Which court will you side with?

Once you decide, the gates start to open and the legend of Hynafol will begin to welcome your name.

Click here to choose your court and take your first step

How the Game Works

Roleplay & Narrative

At its heart, Hynafol is a narrative you help create. You can slip into character as deeply as you like, speak in medieval tones, or just play yourself as if you lived in a world of knights and magic. Roleplay means making choices: negotiating peace treaties, uncovering secrets, brewing potions, or scheming in the shadows. Every decision adds a new thread to the legend.

A Day in Hynafol

Each day feels like a chapter in a living novel. Mornings often begin with battles, quests, or training in the fields. Afternoons carry the tension of political councils, guild missions, and the unraveling of secrets. As night falls, the world shifts to feasts, tavern songs, rituals, and whispered plots. And after dark, the mists grow thicker, monsters roam the streets of Hynafol, and danger can strike when you least expect it.

The story never stops and no two days in Hynafol are ever the same.

Combat in Hynafol

Yes, there are battles, and they are spectacular. Players fight with realistic-looking foam latex weapons designed to be safe in combat but cinematic to watch. 

Arrows are padded, weapons are tested, and safety is always first. Victory is never just about “winning”.

Sometimes a bold last stand or a glorious defeat becomes the moment everyone remembers, and if combat isn’t for you, the story offers countless other ways to become a hero.

Fae Protection Bands (For those who don’t want to fight.

Not every player wants to participate in physical combat. Fae Protection Bands allow those players to remain fully immersed in the world of Hynafol without being attacked, harassed, or pressured into fighting.

A Fae Protection Band is a visible armband or token (best styled with fae motifs) given to players who request non-combat status.

These bands allow players wearing them to opt-out of all combat scenarios in and around the village.

Players that wear the bands can still participate in the battles and skirmishes, if they wish.

Who You Can Be

In Hynafol, you are not a bystander, YOU are part of the legend. 

The moment you choose a court, you begin shaping who you will be in the story.

Some players arrive as armored knights, sworn to defend their banner. Others walk the path of the mage, chasing secrets and wielding rituals. Rogues slip through the shadows, merchants build influence through trade, priests guide their people, and artisans create wonders that shift the balance of power.

You don’t need a script or a detailed backstory to begin. Your role will grow as the game unfolds, with quests, rumors, and choices drawing you deeper into the world. You can step in as lightly or as fully as you wish, and no matter how you play, your actions will matter.

Click here to choose your court and take your first step.

Getting Started

Once you’ve chosen your court, you’ll be given a chance to talk with our team. This is your personal introduction to Hynafol. We’ll walk you through the different event types, help you choose the right package, and answer any questions you have about costumes, weapons, or the story itself.

Here’s what comes next:

• Pick Your Package
  Packages range from simple entry tickets to fully immersive experiences with meals, lodging, and guild support included. See more info below if you haven’t picked a package.

• Prepare Your Look
  We recommend having basic medieval-style clothing ready before you arrive, it’s the easiest way to feel like you’ve stepped into another world from the very first moment. If you’re not sure where to start, we’ll guide you to affordable beginner options and trusted vendors.

• Choose Your Gear
  Weapons and props aren’t required right away. Many players begin with just clothing and add more over time. When you’re ready, our partner stores offer safe, realistic foam-latex weapons and other gear that look incredible on the battlefield.

From your first conversation with our team to your first step through the mists of Hynafol, you’ll never be left on your own. We’ll guide you through every stage so you can focus on what matters most: living the legend.

Click here to choose your court and take your first step