Kingdom of the Burning Lands
The First Kingdom
The Kingdom of the Burning Lands is the original chapter of Amtgard, a live-action roleplaying game (LARP) organization, founded in 1983 in El Paso, Texas. It all began when Peter La Grue advertised "Attila The Hun's Birthday Bash," attracting local science fiction enthusiasts, including Tawnee Darkfalcon, who became the first Monarch after winning the inaugural Crown tournament. The group officially adopted the name "Burning Lands" on October 1, 1983, to distinguish itself from a splinter faction. As the birthplace of Amtgard, the Kingdom of the Burning Lands has played a pivotal role in shaping the game's history and culture.
Upcoming Events
Gathering of the Kingdoms 2026 - July 16th - July 19th
How to Get Involved
Getting started in Amtgard is easy—just show up and jump in!
Our kingdom welcomes players of all experience levels, whether you're a seasoned warrior or just picking up a foam sword for the first time. Here’s how you can join the adventure:
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Come to the park – Check out our scheduled park days and times, then head over! No gear? No problem. We’ll help you borrow what you need to get started.
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Fight people – Grab a weapon, step onto the field, and test your skills in combat! Learn by doing, whether it's sparring, participating in battle games, or joining a tournament.
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Pick a character – Play as a mighty warrior, sneaky assassin, powerful wizard, or one of many other fantasy-inspired classes. Try different ones to see what fits your style!
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Make new friends – Amtgard is about more than just combat. Join in on quests, bardic circles, or crafting sessions. There’s something for everyone!
Ready to jump in? Find us at the locations below, and let the adventure begin!
Members gather weekly to engage in various activities including combat, crafting, and role-playing at the following locations:
Burning Lands Park: Memorial Park (1701 N. Copia, El Paso, TX 79930) Saturday 2pm
Crimson Basin: Kids Zone Park (1900 Oregon Ave, Alamogordo, NM 88310) Saturday 2pm
Thorn Mountain: Kokernot Park (Alpine, TX Saturday 12pm
Phoenix Aerie: Mariposa Basin Park (4900 Kachina St NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120) Saturday 2pm
Dark Oasis: Del Norte Park (4324 N Grimes St, Hobbs, NM 88240) Monday 1pm
Wolf's Crossing: (Cloudcroft, NM)
Burning Sands: (1600 E. Tucumcari Blvd Tucumcari NM 88401) Saturday 12pm to 4pm
Burning Lands Leadership
Monarch
Dame Eclypsa Butterfly
Kingdom Guild Master of Reeves and Web Wizard
Astra WanderingStar
Kingdom Prime Minister
Lady Auna Zazuni Ironfist
Kingdom Champion and Director of the Board
Mutant
Kingdom Regent
Wikk Elm
President of the Board and GoK Liason
Sir Stryder Van Helsing
Burning Lands BoD Treasurer
Sir Admiral Jenocide
Semator
Dame Doctor Phoebe
Secretary of the Board
Dame Jael Van Helsing
Resources
Explore the current kingdom corpora, rules of play, and access links to our corpora and reeves tests. Enhance your knowledge and experience!
Discover how we run our kingdom!
Kingdom Reeves
View the current list of Reeve Qualified individuals.
Understand the guidelines and regulations that govern the game.
For liability reasons, this is a sport, and waivers are necessary.
Test your skills and knowledge through our challenging corpora test.
Test your skills and knowledge as a reeve - this is necessary if you wish to reeve (referee)
