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If you have used your Medieval Costuming from PearssonsRenaissanceShoppe.com for Live Action Role Playing, then you have probably come across the fact that most LARPs are Fantasy-based.  By fantasy, we mean that they involve magic, evil monsters, supernatural entities, and even races other than human.

If you are planning on attending a LARP that has other races such as elves, dwarves, orcs, etc., you can still use costuming from our store.  You’re just going to need to utilize some Medieval costuming accessories.

Orc:  In most settings, Orcs are a green skinned race of brutes, pirates, pillagers, and warriors.  Although each setting has its own take on Orcs, more often than not, they are green.  Perhaps a basic undertunic can be a great start for an Orc costume.  You’ll also need to pain your face green.  If possible we recommend green cake makeup if you can find it, as it tends to stay on your face better.

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Elf:  Other than nice costuming the only major component you will need in order to be an elf is ear tips.  You can find these at costuming stores that sell face makeup, Halloween stores, or other places that deal in makeup adhesives.  You can keep these ear tips on with Spirit Gum or any other type of theatrical adhesive.  Depending upon your world, there can be various types of elves.  The kind shown here are known as Dark Elves.  If you plan on playing a dark elf, we again recommend black cake-makeup in order to keep the makeup on your face for a longer period of time.

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Dwarf:  Dwarves are usually a hearty race that that are stout, strong, and always up for a good mug of ale.  The most distinguishing feature of most dwarves, men and women, is their facial hair.  The longer and fuller the beard, the more heroic and epic the dwarf will be perceived.  Get yourself a nice beard and you are good to go in the Dwarf department.

These are just a few examples of the races that you’ll find at most LARPs and how you can easily incorporate makeup elements to Medieval Costuming in order to fit in at any gaming enviornment.