Reminder:
This game is not aesthetically themed for Steampunk garb, deco, or props. Please do not bring them into game.
This game expressly disallows Civil War garb, deco, icons, props, related events, and history. Do not bring these things into game.
This game is not about colonization or cultural hegemony, these themes will not be explored in this game.
No cultural appropriation of Earth cultures is allowed in this game. There was a history in North America for white trappers and frontier-expanding colonizers to appropriated the dress of indigenous peoples. We do not support this being perpetuated in our game, so please be mindful of your costuming.
No appropriation of Earth religions is allowed in this game.
All aesthetics listed here fall within 1882-1893.
Please refrain from using glow in the dark items as personal items, unless required for an accessibility aid.
All Props and Deco must be LARP safe. We strongly recommend avoiding glass.
Please do not bring real weapons to LARP as this violates our policies set forth in the rulebook - regardless of whether they are props and will not be used in combat.
Please also do not bring real candles or lanterns that require a real flame.
This page is for aesthetics for weapons only. This section does not go into the safety requirements for weapons. For that information, please see the most recent version of the Call of the Void Rulebook. Players are encouraged to make the weapons look as realistic as possible. All firearms and weapons must be painted to match the setting. Gunmetal gray, black, silver, ink blue, or wooden exteriors are preferred. Unpainted weapons will not be allowed.
The most common bow styles of the era were either simple curved bows or recurve bows. Bows must be wood or at least appear to be made of wood. Bows must be simple in style to fit the time period. No compound bows are permitted in game.
Most firearms of the period were six shot single or double action service revolvers, or lever action rifles. Common grip and stock materials included wood, ivory, pearl, horn, and an early form of latex rubber. The rubber grips were usually black and were most commonly used on pistols.
Some rifles were sporting sights at this period. There were telescopic sights, which tended to be between 3 and 20 x magnification and used achromatic lenses. Other sights available were open and aperture iron sights, which were often standard on some rifles. Even revolvers were often outfitted with iron sights.
These are examples of possible melee weapons that can be used in game space. For other weapon ideas, please clear them with Rules Team to insure their safety, historical allowance, and aesthetic before putting the money into buying or creating them.
The most common bladed weapon at the time was the saber. This weapon was often used by members of the military, cavalry, or in lesser cases ranchers. Long knives were often used by trappers, hunters, and ranchers
Billy Clubs were commonly used by police at the time. The standard club was considered commonplace for use by many people who could not afford a good blade or a gun. Staves were less common as marshall weapons but were often used by travelers when needed.
When building tools to use as weapons please be sure that they are built in the safest way possible and in line with the guidelines set forth in the rules. Tools were often particular to the occupation of the people using them. Pickaxes and spade shaped shovels were useful weapons for miners. Lumberjacks had access to felling axes, hatchets, and hand saws. The most common hand tools in farming are flat and square digger shovels, 3 and 4 prong pitchforks, and short handled scythes. (Please check with rules before constructing or purchasing pitchforks or scythes for proper expectations.) For railroad workers, mattocks, sledgehammers, spike drivers (also known as spike mauls or spikers), and large wrenches would be readily available.
In dire straights, a cast iron skillet or other kitchen tools could be used. Railroad ties or other pieces of lumber were useful if one had the strength to use them. In the house, fire pokers and other fireplace tools were also often within reach.
Basic examples of possible thrown weapons would be pocket knives, rocks, small hand tools, rail spikes, bottles, mugs or glasses.