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Show ? SECTION t j 2)mly?icraUi MONDAY. AUGUST 27, METRO EDITOR Amie Rose 2007 aroseOheraldextra.com 344-253- 0 i r.IOIIPAY CLOSB-U- P STORY AND PHOTOS BY ASHLEY FRANSCELL Whether family, friends or strangers, one thing tods us together Utah Valley is home. Here is the story of the EredDuath realm. , Bryan Tha Raw" hik head of this End Duath realm of the Belegarth medieval combat society, fights (hiring a practice at North Park in Provo. J. 'This is a way of life for some people. ... But for many " of us It's just a nobby. ; Bryan The Rev Inks; head of the yells teen- age boy from the car as it passes .. North Park in Provo. His laughter fades as he rolls up the window. It breaks a cacophony of gut' tural moans and thumps of pad-ded weapons. I used to be one of those guys, laughs Bryan . The Rev Inks, who is head of the Ered Duath realm of the national medieval combaCsodety, also known as Belegarth, in Utah County. Nearly every Thursday from May to October, dozens of men and women dressed in medieval clothing and armor descend on the park, at 500 North and 500 West, (topretend) to kill each other. Each person reeeedoooomm," ! . . . . "Drsven" kuri is an Ore, a character derived from J.RJI Tolkiens Lord of the Rings. " Each participant in the Belegarth medieval combat society chooses a character from science fiction or fantasy literature or from real Ufe to be while battling. MSks wants to be the last one standing after a battled "This is a way of life for same people, Inks said. But for many of us its just a hobby. A hefty rulebook called the Book of War, with ' clothing and weapon regulations, keeps everybody from getting injured. According to the rulebook, . each person must have padded weapons. The book .; doesn't require armor, but if a player is wearing it, there are rules governing the weight of the armor. The weapons, according to Rule Lll.'must be padded adequately to prevent personal injury when striking an opponent with full force. Another rule requires that no surface on a striking edge sword tip, arrow . u : j ' iA.- - - "t f See MEDIEVAL, ' B5 ir- n f ' ; Ered Duath realm i v Read the Daily Herald daisificds or visit wwwiteraldextra.com to find the job or career thats right for you. The Daily Herald has connected more employees and employers than any other source. Proven efftwivt over and over again, go with the best choice when youre ready to make your place in the world. IT TAKES . ' a i TWO to Find the Right Ono ; I Mltecmto 'oolhfttlcSr. " uwtt.herui.!cxtr3.tor.tjobs Scadhing for that ideal employee? Call 373 43 to place your ad today! 2 i . 4 k f IP |