Stygia
Founded in 2001 by Soo Ma Tai as the Dagorhir chapter Gorothannon, Stygia stands alone as Montana's largest Belegarth realm. With appearances at MisCon, Big Sky Renaissance Faire and weekly practices at Bonner Park this very active realm practices year round. The realm also supports the University of Montana Medieval Combat Society during school terms and has been active with the Hellgate High School Flagship program and it's Gladiator program, started by a Stygian veteran. Fielding up to thirty fighters in the summer and twenty in the winter the realm ranks as one of the largest per capita. The major event for the realm, War of the Gate, draws fighters from the inter-mountain west. Fighters from Stygia can be found at events throughout Belegarth. For practice information and how to contact the realm, see Realm of Stygia on Facebook.
Status: Active Year Round
Typical # at Practices: 15-25
Realm Leaders
- President: Sir Thiadric Thumbs
- Vice President: Squire Tethian
- Treasurer: Wug
-Head Weapons: Check Apprentice Turkeyfeathers
-Head Marshal: Grizzly
-Secretary: Àine SilverSun
-Head of Public Relations: Squire Eui
Contact: realmofstygia@gmail.com
Awards and Honors
Local Events
- War of the Gate
- Held yearly since 2006, War of the Gate celebrates the history and lore of Stygia. This weekend event draws members from throughout the Highlands of Chaos. (UT,ID). Most recently the location has been beautiful Beavertail Hill State Park just mintues from Missoula.
- Stygia Kill and Grill
- Stygia's day event. Fighting and then food. Usually held at White Pine Park, Missoula during the high summer. The local SCA and other medieval groups are often in attendance.
Local Tribes
Kei'uptik Participates in The Great Hunt
Fighting Units
The following units have regular representation on the field of Stygia.
- Western Uruk Hai
- Todoville
- Brotherhood of the Falcon
- Elite Blood Falcons
- Dark Angels
- Freeholders of Stygia
- Gelfen Empire
- DGMA
- Seraphim of Stars
Fair Weather Practices
Practices for Stygia are held 2PM to 5PM on Sunday at Bonner Park in Missoula near the band shell (weather permitting).
Winter Indoor Practices
Winter practices are held 2PM to 5PM on Sunday in the Schrieber Gymnasium, University of Montana, courtesy of UMMCS.
Arabor
The Shire of Arabor is a student group on the campus of the University of Montana, it is also known as the UM Medieval Combat Society. They also host additional Belegarth practices held at the University of Montana Oval from 5PM to 7PM, Tuesday and Thursday, weather permitting, during the spring, summer, and fall semesters. Craft nights are held Tuesdays in the University Center after 7PM. Check the Facebook page for any schedule changes or cancellations.