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Women of Cosplay – LARP

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Mar 13 2020
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We are the Warrior Woman. The artists, the Adventurers, those who cannot be tamed. Our battle cry is fierce, our armor is strong, and we are here to take over the world.

LARP isn’t just for the boys with toys. Oh no. There is an incredible, diverse, powerful assortment of women out there rocking some incredible builds, attending events all over the world and striking fear into the hearts of their enemies. One amazing LARPer, Sonja’s Adventures, has given the call to arms and is documenting their stories. Her page is chock full of cosplayers, LARPers, and the multitude of events they appear at. This week we take the first peek into their world.

 

Sonja’s Adventures

One girl. One stupid idea. 90 videos.
“Hi, I´m Sonja and I am turning my life around.” Sounds like a cool slogan, huh? Well that´s exactly what I did: crushing procrastination and living a wild, adventurous life.
Traveling through the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, doing Live Action Roleplay, starting my own business: The world is my oyster and I would love to take you with me.
This is the story of how it all started…

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“Strong women aren’t simply born. We are forged through the challenges of life. With each challenge we grow mentally and emotionally. We move forward with our head held high and a strength that can not be denied. A woman who’s been through the storm and survived. We are warriors.”

LARPer and Costume: Lea Wagner
Photo by Moritz Jendral Photography

“I am a warrior in the time of women warriors; the longing for justice is the sword I carry.”
― Sonia Johnson

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LARP: Conquest by Live Adventure
Photo by Wintergrafie – by Marco Winter

LARPer: Motte Multitool
LARP: Conquest by Live Adventure

“And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears.” – Mark Anthony

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LARPer: In.Sain.I
LARP: EPIC EMPIRES – LARP für Erwachsene (die Gruppe)
Photo by Aloha Airbrush

LARPer: Kerstin Weisemann
LARP: Epic Empires – LARP für Erwachsene
Photo by Aloha Airbrush

“Some women are lost in the fire. Some women are built from it.”

LARP: WH LARP
Photographer: Andrew Rant
Country: Russia

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LARPer: Nebelmotte
Photo by Sebastian Hilpert

“She wore her scars as her best attire. A stunning dress made of hellfire.”- Daniel Saint

LARPer: Mia Shinda
Photo by Jamari LIOR Photography

~Join us next week for more Cosplay Coverage~

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Author: Jennifer Larsen
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