Service Orders

In 2023 we added Service Honors to recognize the contributions of our community to our campaign. Membership can be recommended by any player or staff member. Submit recommendations to gatewaylarp@gmail.com with the tile "Service Order Nomination." In all cases, the goal is for these honors to be confirmation and recognition of what is already evident to the community. 

Everyone's badges will be adorned with the emblems of the Orders to which they belong.  

Order of the Chalice

This honor is for those who provide service to the group. Members of the Order gladly do what are all too often thankless jobs that are critical for an event running smoothly. Setting up, packing away, cleaning up, serving, cooking, coordinating and executing logistical concerns such as coordinating check in and check out. We all know who they are and they tend to be the same people week after week. 

  • Members: Kelli Carrico, Xenia Dawn

  • Revered Masters: Lauren Nystul

  • Legendary Grandmasters: Dan Grendel 

Order of the Dodecagon

One of the ways Gateway is unique is its blend of live action and tabletop elements. This structure requires players willing to create ttrpg elements and to spend at least some of their time at each event facilitating expeditions. These are the Gamemasters who you can call upon with rules questions and who take you on adventures. 

  • Members: Todd Place

  • Revered Masters: Michael Crary

  • Legendary Grandmasters: Tom Dowd

Order of the Horn

Members of this Order not only have ways to keep themselves entertained, they involve others in activities that expand play possibilities and add color to the event. These are the tavern gamers, tale tellers, musicians and those who facilitate archery contests, arena fighting and boffer sparring. Bringing moments to share improves the experience for everyone.  

  • Initiates: Joseph Ginnings, Nick Gray

  • Revered Masters: Jimmie Bragdon

Order of the Mask 

This honor is for costumers and those who help others with their costumes. This includes garb, makeup (including prosthetics and special effects makeup) and hand props. We have no costume requirements other than "do the best you can and if you are playing a nonhuman character do something that makes your choice obvious" but members of the Order elevate the looks and feel of our events. 

  • Initiates: Lex Vanzura