For most people in Ottawa, Hogs Back Park is your everyday local green space, but for
Ryan Sutherland it is a battleground, a meeting place, and a home away from home.
From wizards to assassins, LARP, or live action role play, has become much more than
a weekly hobby. For many, including Sutherland, it is an outlet for self-expression, and a
chance to practice self-defense in a safe environment.
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- Ryan Sutherland, 35, is an active member of the Ottawa Live Action Role Play community. He started “larping” about two years ago after distancing himself from martial arts training.
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- ‘Varen’’s weapon of choice is the bow and arrow. Contsructing the bow before each battle is Sutherland’s way of getting into character and immersing himself in the realm of the game.
Credits
Produced by Lisa Thibodeau, Sarah Togman and Rachel Jaskula.
Special thanks to Ryan Sutherland and the Ottawa FelFrost LARP.
Music by Axeltree and http://freemusicharchive.org