mtgard is a Fantasy Live Action Roleplaying game (LARP for short) in which you become a part of the adventure. Instead of wielding paper and dice as in traditional roleplaying, you carry your sword and shield, your axe and bow, or whatever suits your fancy. Now don't worry, the Swords, Axes or any weapon for that matter are not real. They are made from PVC piping, safely padded with foam. What sets Amtgard apart from other LARP's is our choice of classes that you may play. Assassin, Barbarian, Monk, and Warrior are to name a few. Each has it's own abilities and drawbacks that make each class unique. Amtgard also has four Magic Using classes; Bard, Druid, Healer, and Wizard. Each class has it's own spells to choose from and they are usually in the form of a strip of cloth to indicate that an item or person is enchanted, or a padded "ball" that you would throw at your target. The Kingdom of Goldenvale, located in Nashua, New Hampshire, is just one of the ten Kingdoms that form a part of Amtgard. Along with the kingdoms, there are smaller Duchies, Baronies, and Shires that make up Amtgard as a whole. Many of the other Amtgard chapters are located throughout the western United States with some in Florida, Louisiana, and Tennesee. Amtgard even has chapters in Canada, Norway, and Germany as well.