ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The term “live-action role-playing,” or LARPing, covers a wide range of hobbies—from fantasy quests to immersive games and combat events using padded swords, axes, and hammers.
But for one Stateline group, it’s more than a pastime—it’s a way of life.
Every Tuesday evening, a backyard in Rockford transforms into a medieval battlefield. That’s when HeartwoodFoam Weapon Fighters, a local foam weapon fighting group, gathers to test their skill, athleticism, and strategy in battles that are as intense as they are inclusive…