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Elf Fantasy Fair

Elf Fantasy Fair Haarzuilens 2016

Tuesday, April 26, 2016 by Tse Moana Leave a Comment

It’s that time of year again, Elf Fantasy Fair. And this year, too, we had a camp throughout the weekend. The weather was real nice, plus we had a good spot along one of the main walkways.

I did some  walking around, checking out the sights and stands. I ate a candy apple, which I’d never had before. Also acquired some new loots. Them being the Star Trek Catan board game, the book Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell, and a Mal Reynolds (Firefly) Funko Pop. I’ve had the book and the game on my list for a while now, so I’m pleased I found them here. And very affordable as well, I got a good deal on the game especially.

And! There was a very nice looking TARDIS on the premises as well 😀

 

 

Posted in: General, Photos Tagged: Board Games, Elf Fantasy Fair, Elfia, Friends, Frisia Fantasia, Funko, Photos, Re-enactment, Shopping

Frisia Fantasia @ Elfia Arcen 2015

Monday, September 21, 2015 by Tse Moana Leave a Comment
Posted in: General, Photos Tagged: Elf Fantasy Fair, Elfia, Eva & Jarig, Fantasy, Friends, Frisia Fantasia, Julius & Anneke, Mellien & Bas, Photos, Re-enactment, The Farm

Elfia Arcen

Monday, September 21, 2015 by Tse Moana Leave a Comment

I had an amazing weekend at Elfia in Arcen. The atmosphere was great, the whole thing looked fantastic and our camp rocked.

Friday morning, Mellien and Bas picked me up and we drove to The Farm. There we packed up the rented van, Harry’s van and Anneke’s car. Bas had to go to work and would join us in the evening. With the whole group, the packing was done quickly, and we were on our way. All together we were ten people and three dogs.

After arrival, we had some trouble finding our designated camping site. With some help of the organisation, we found it. They had moved us to a better spot. We were now across from the main stage behind the line of food carts. So our back was towards that, and we faced a beautiful pond. The build of the camp went very smoothly and before long we were ready. The visitors wouldn’t be there until Saturday so we could relax for now.

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The next morning, before the festival opened its doors, Jarig and I went to walk their dog. The park around Arcen Castle is fantastic and very elaborate. The big glass building is a greenhouse that also features a Jurassic Park bit complete with fake dinosaurs.

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When we returned it was time to get the picture going. This meant find something to do all day so you’re useful, while having fun and presenting an interesting and pretty picture for the crowd. I mostly held fire watch where I kept the fire going and watched the food we were cooking. Beyond ourselves, the camp is dressed up with many accessories that make it feel even more alive. When the visitors stop and want to know more, or are impressed, you know you’ve done a good job.

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It’s important that the camp always looks complete and lively. We get the free entrance in return for doing just that. So, during both days we took turns going out for a bit to stroll the festival grounds, take a look at other stands, maybe buy some stuff. Every one has something they can do that is sort of authentic to the middle ages. Julius gives little workshops in blacksmithing. Anneke cooks for all of us. Margreet spins wool, Harry does some wood working. Mellien does little felting workshops. Eva varies but this time around it was needle felting. Jarig, Bas and I don’t really have a niche, so we do whatever needs doing. Bas ended up assisting with the Blacksmithing a lot. And I did fire and tried my hand at some wood working with the small axe on the second day. This was quite fun to do, and I think I want to do that more often.

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The evenings are almost an event on their own. After the visitors have gone, the music has died off, the sky has grown dark. Candles are lit, the fire is still burning. There’s a quietness but all around you hear the different camps still living. The last evening we sat around the fire for quite some time.

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Monday morning we got up fairly early so we could pack up everything without having to hurry. In the afternoon we got back on the road to our Highland. Saying goodbye to Arcen for this year.

The stake I made. It needs some sanding to be nice and smooth and then it will be a gift for Nienke to hunt vampires with.

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Posted in: General, Photos Tagged: Elf Fantasy Fair, Elfia, Eva & Jarig, Fantasy, Friends, Frisia Fantasia, Julius & Anneke, Mellien & Bas, Photos, Re-enactment, The Farm

Elf Fantasy Fair 2011

Sunday, May 15, 2011 by Tse Moana 2 Comments

I just realised I never got around to blogging about the Elf Fantasy Fair, so here’s a quick photo/highlights reel.

Saturday april 16th, we went with a group of four: me, Nienke and two colleagues: Kimberley & Marieke. I cosplayed as Spike, from Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Nienke was Buffy and Kimberly & Marieke were more classic vampires. Once in the parking lot, K&M needed to get their teeth done, and the goo in the fake teeth took a while to dry, giving me ample time to take many pictures of them sitting in the car holding their teeth in place Emoticon met brede lach

Since I was cosplaying an existing character, I decided I wanted to go as realistic as possible. And since Spike can’t normally be outside (seeing as how the sunlight would set him on fire), and I wasn’t about to spend the whole day hiding under a blanket (as Spike can be seen doing in some episodes) I ordered a replica of the Ring of Amara. This ring basically makes vampires unkillable, since they can’t be staked anymore, and sunlight doesn’t harm them.

Once we we passed through the gates onto the terrain we immediately spotted the first of many, many, many awesome costumes: Steampunk Ladies with a cart full of alchemical potions and whatnots.

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We walked around, checked out the sights, the sounds, the smells and the stands. Nienke got bitten Emoticon met brede lach, there were people cosplaying Elfquest, and there was a LOTR re-enactment camp which included the desk with awesome detailing in the props.

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After that we came across the medieval camp set up by a group of our friends. Normally, as the Chauken, they re-enact iron age Germans (see for that also posts tagged KMF, where I went with them in re-enacting the iron age), but for here they went with the middle ages. They went as realistic as possible, bringing along a dead chicken, feathered and all, so they could chop it up and pluck it there before eating. All of the people had a specific job/task they were displaying over the weekend. Margreet was spinning wool, Eva was working leather (I think), Ingrid was doing medieval games.

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Anneke was doing (most of) the cooking, Danielle was doing calligraphy. There were some hints of fantasy as well, what with the captured troll and the werewolf skin in the middle of the camp Emoticon met brede lach.

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After walking around, there had to be time for some R&R in the grass as well. When we went on, there were more awesome costumes to see. Like these two older men and a group of Weeping Angels from Doctor Who. Then Nienke and I went for a tour through the castle, after which we made friends with the stone lions Glimlach

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More costumes: an awesome Captain Jack Sparrow. I’ve seen this person cosplaying like this on several events now, s/he is awesome! We also took another stroll to the camp of our friends to find Mellien felting. Then there was a German guy, also part of a re-enactment group, who spotted our vampire-ness, and invited Marieke, where the blood was visible around her mouth, to bite him. Unfortunately vampire dentistry is rough, and she’d lost her teeth. So I stepped up to the plate and bit him.

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More awesomeness in costumes and items was enjoyed throughout the day. Too many to all post here, so I’ll end with these two people and a LOTR chess set.

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Posted in: General, Photos Tagged: Elf Fantasy Fair, Events, Friends, Photos

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