What we’re about
The Amtgard Kingdom of Westmarch comprises of 18+ groups in Northern California, Nevada and Hawaii.
Amtgard is a nation wide medieval / fantasy combat game, We use safe foam 'weapons' supplemented by a magic system, to chase each other down & joyfully whack each other every week. Open to ages 13 up (though usually people over 60 don't play - usually)
So stop playing WOW! Stand up from your table top game, leave behind your MMORPG, and have some good fun!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- VOIDSHORE 2025: Rising Darkness (foam combat, LARP)San Lorenzo Park, King City, CA
Amtgard Kingdom of Westmarch presents the annual Darkshore event!
Join us May 8th-11th to camp in San Lorenzo park and experience a peak into the world of Legend of the Five Rings.
In Lord of the Five Rings (L5R), the realm of Rokugan is a fantasy land inspired by feudal Japan, filled with noble Great Clans—like the Crab, Crane, Lion, Phoenix and Spider—who vie for power under the Emperor. The spiritual world is integral in L5R, with kami (elemental spirits) aiding Shugenja priests in wielding magic. Clan rivalries, mystical forces, and survival struggles define Rokugan’s world. Darkshore will bring this world to life
creatively and interactively.
The Scorpion Clan's intentions often remain veiled, with their every move an enigmatic blend of loyalty and manipulation. While they may declare themselves servants of the Empire, many believe their ruthless tactics serve a hidden purpose beyond duty—a thirst for control, perhaps, or a secret, sacred knowledge that could shift the balance of power in Rokugan.In the Badlands, opportunistic forces rise, eager to exploit the Empire’s disarray. Bandits, mercenaries, and outlaw samurai gather, sensing that the chaos in Rokugan could be their chance to seize land and power. These factions view the Scorpion Clan’s subterfuge as both an opening and a threat—either to be opposed or, in some cases, used to their own ends.
Meanwhile, the creeping shadows of Maho-tsukai and dark powers inch ever closer, corrupting minds and hearts. As rumors spread that the ancient, forbidden Fifth Element could grant ultimate power over the Spirit World, a temptation arises within the Empire itself. Some in Rokugan argue that wielding this power could purify the land of shadow once and for all, while others warn that embracing it could doom Rokugan to darkness forever.
Each Great Clan must decide: will they unite to purge the shadow that lurks within, or will they allow ambition and the promise of forbidden power to tear them apart? The course they choose will shape Rokugan’s destiny.
SCHEDULE/MENU:
FRIDAY
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast (Free to all)- Food: Marauder Breakfast Burritos!
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Battle Game 1 (Militia)
- Title: Round up the Traitors
- Description: Players will be lined up in groups by class. There will be weapon checkers as well as Scorpions Clan guards who will poke and prod at the players looking for "Traitors". The corsairs will attack the group acting as a roving band of Shadowland barbarians. The players now have 3 options: run, fight the guards, or fight the barbarians. Any who run or fight the guards will be attempted to be "arrested" by the guards. Any who help the guards will be offered to work on their side.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Archery Tournament
- Title: Kyujutsu Archery Tournament
- Description: Fire at the targets with a variety of challenges - Basic stance, around a tree, atop the castle, and maybe moving targets?? A bowman must be ready for anything.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch (Meal Plan)
- Food: Chicken Katsu with Rice and Vegetable Tempura!
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Battle Game 2 (Militia)
- Title: Prison Break!
- Description: Prisoners will be placed in cells marked on the ground. Any player who fought guards will be offered a dagger in exchange for gaining corruption points. The players offered a job will spawn behind the prison. Players who successfully escaped will spawn in front of the prison. There will be 2 options for players who are escaping/helping others escape;
1. Deliver the prisoner to the escape route where they can then gear up and rejoin the battle game OR
2. Deliver the prisoner to the dark sorcerer who will turn them into a zombie to attack the guards in exchange for a buff. The game ends when all prisoners are freed and delivered.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Spell Ball Tournament
- Title: Shugenja Magic Competition
- Description: Sometimes, a magic user is only as good as the aim of their spells! Kill your enemy at a distance with skill, and make sure none who get close survive with a dagger in your other hand!
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Battle Game 3 (Class)
- Title: Battle at the Anvil of Souls
- Description: 2 sides representing the Scorpion Clan and the Shadowlands fight over access to the Anvil of Souls. 3 control points will be set up and controlling 2 of the 3 every 2 minutes will secure 1 spot to ascend to the Anvil. After 12 minutes when 6 spots have been counted 6 players will ascend to the anvil guarded by an Oni and lesser demons. Players must defeat the demon and any other player at the anvil to claim the power of the anvil and become a siege monster for the next 3 minutes. A team wins by getting a set number of kills with the siege monster.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Battle Game 4 (Class)
- Title: Ambush at the River's Fork
- Description: 2 Teams fight to collect resources at a Y fork in a river. Shadowlands war bands raid the teams, but they now carry a cursed artifact! Killing the player with the artifact will grant the surviving player control of the artifact and but also gives said player corruption. The Shadowland warriors will fight to horde resources and get the artifact back. Both teams must collect resources into the same basket that must be moved with 2 people walking slowly but the team that wins is determined by which side of the river fork the basket is dragged towards. Reaching the end of the fork ends the game and scores that many points for that team.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM: - Dinner (Meal Plan)
- Food: Miso or Torikotsu (chicken bone broth) Ramen
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM - Bardic/A&S Tournaments
- Title: Festival of the Five Rings!
- Description: Both bardic and A&S tournaments will be run by the Kingdom Regent with our Steward team to assist. Bonus points for theme accuracy! Let us celebrate this kingdom's creative skills
SATURDAY
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM: Breakfast (Meal Plan)
- Food: Sweet and Savory crepes
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Battle Game 5 (Class)
- Title: Battle for the Fortune's Favor
- Description: Basic 5 Control Point battle game where there will be spirits offering deals to the players to change the tide of battle however they feel. The game caps at 75 points & points are scored every 2 minutes. Come join the chaos and fun before as calamity looms on the horizon! Beware of becoming further corrupted by the deals offered to you...
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Single Sword Tourney
- Title: Bushi Warriors Sword Draw Competition
- Description: A single short tournament, but with honor and style. Defeat your opponent with as few strikes as possible, and honor your opponent to only kill them - Not disable them! How precise is your blade control? Accomplish Ichigeki Hissatsu (One strike, certain death) for maximum honor points, but risk infamy to leave your opponent injured.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Lunch (Meal Plan)
- Food: Chicken and Vegetable Skewers with Rice
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM: Battle Game 6 (Class)
- Title: The March to the Castle Walls
- Description: An Escort mission representing the harrying of the forward forces of a siege. Attackers walk a heavy object to the finish point while defenders try to stop them. The attackers will have the forces or chaos on their side to "help" and corrupt them. Side control point will open up every 25% of the way and capturing them will speed up or slow down the heavy object.
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Boasting Tournament
- Title: The Contest of Deeds
- Description: A bardic tournament meets dueling! In Winter Court of Rokugan, a samurai could state his name, and lineage, telling the opponent that he had no fear before a battle. Boast of your great deeds, your accomplishments, and your skills! This will be your last key chance to earn Honor or Infamy during the event for the record boards.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Battle Game 7 (Class)
- Title: The Final Confrontation
- Description: Castle Siege. Defenders have a total life pool, but attackers have unlimited lives. Defenders also must defend a central objective in the castle walls. Once the central objective is captured a hold will be called. Beware how much corruption you have accumulated, because the void will surge and you may succumb to its effects and join the undead! Shadowland warriors, a dark sorcerer, and oni will all try to make their way to the central objective and turn any dead player into a zombie. All players lose if they do this. Zombie players may be cured by being brought to the central objective. Players win if they can successfully cure all zombies.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Battle Game 8 (Class)
- Title: Uprising of the Usurping Lords
- Description: It's nobility versus peasants once again, but this time the Lords, Ladies, and those of equivalent rank will be leading the peasantry against the upper court!
6:30 - 7:30 PM: Feast Dinner (Free to all!)
- Food: Poke Bowls with Miso Soup and Taiyaki
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM: Kingdom Court
- Title: Rokugan's Royal Open Court
- Description: The main event to recognize our players. Have a drink, feast, cheer, and be merry as we celebrate each other's accomplishments and our last night together!
Event website - https://athenavelasco.wixsite.com/voidshore2025
Facebook event - https://www.facebook.com/events/1134397238092450
- Food: Marauder Breakfast Burritos!
- AMTGARD - live action fantasy role playing (Oakley, CA)Crockett Park, Oakley, CA
The Barony of Belial Peaks is a California Amtgard group -
Medieval fantasy live action role playing group. Welcoming to all (cross-gamers, visual artists, crafters). 14+ for foam combat. Loaner gear & garb on site. This group meets at 10am at Crockett Park, Oakley on Saturdays. When there is a large regional event or multi-day event attendance may be less. This group - the Barony of Belial Peaks is one of 18 California / Nevada Amtgard groups. Check their Facebook/Discord/Instagram accounts for more information.
NOTE: The group also meets on Thursdays for fighter practice in Antioch; & on the 3rd Saturdays of every month they host a Arts & Sciences event in Old Pittsburg.
- Saturday morning (10am) to 2pm
- Location = Crockett Park, 4150 Richard Way, Oakley, California
- Cross-gamers are welcome as are crafters & visual artists.
- Must be 14+ to participate in foam combat.
- Loaner gear and garb on site.
- Find us via Google Maps - https://maps.app.goo.gl/W6AarHKfbjiG5z769
- Always check our Instgram page for updates at https://www.instagram.com/belialpeaks/ -AND/OR our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/groups/brentwoodamtgard
