Gilead
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Gilead is officially disbanded. (October 2012)
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Basics
Located in Peoria, IL
Typical # at weekly practice: 5-10
Units that fight weekly:
- Exile: Wyoming
Background
Gilead was a Realm in Peoria, Illinois. The realm featured a wide range of ages and skill levels in its fighting group. We gladly accepted new or experienced participants for fighting, learning, and merriment. We had no strict rules on garb, but we certainly encouraged every new fighter to acquire their own gear and outfit as soon as possible. This was mostly for future demonstrations and public relations events we would be participating in as a realm, but highly encouraged. Our fighters with extra weapons offered them as loaners until newer players learned how to make their own or where to get them. Training for fighters both new and old was always available from our veterans, and we did our best to offer tips to each other to build fighting prowess and confidence.
Although fighting was the major part of our conventions, other social gatherings include such merriment as barbecues, card-playing, festivals, and other various hobbies. In general, our members made all their own garb, armor, and weapons. Most were willing to teach and help out in these processes in anyway possible.
Meetings
Practices
Realm practices
All year-round
- Wednesdays 5:30-9:00 First Christian Church
First Christian Church on University Street right next to the post office and across the street from the Richwoods High School tennis courts.
Address: 6400 North University Street Peoria, IL 61614-2799
We met in the church's gym during the colder months. Didn't use the main entrance under the awning, but used the door farther down near the dumpster. A walkway lead straight up to the gym. NO missile weapons were allowed in the church, including rocks. If you smoked, you did it outside and please pick up your butts. We wanted to keep our excellent reputation with this church that had so graciously let us stay free of charge for over two years.
Local practices
Exile unit practice
Fair weather
- Sunday 2:00-Fatique Exile Death-grounds
Located in Wyoming, IL at Locust and Elm. or at the old junior high school