Role-playing games have steadily grown in popularity since 1974, when Dungeons and Dragons was first published. Today, it is not enough for many gaming enthusiasts to sit at a table with dice and their imaginations; they want to experience the excitement of their favorite games first hand. A Live Action Role Play, or LARP, is incredibly fun for players of all ages — and the best part is getting into an elaborate costume that exemplifies your character.

Unfortunately, the 2012 LARP season is coming to a close. Whether you’ll be new to the scene in 2013 or you enjoyed LARPing this past summer, you probably already have a few ideas in mind about how you will participate during the next active season. Pearson’s Renaissance Shoppe has thousands of period-appropriate clothing and accessory items that will complete one-of-a-kind LARP outfits that are sure to get you into character both physically and mentally.

At Pearson’s, we understand the need for high-quality LARP outfits: They help you establish and relate to your character in the real-world setting of your fantasy game. Whether you are playing an ethereal elven maiden or a rogue peasant, looking the part is essential to the success of your LARP character. Our array of men’s, women’s an children’s costume items is the perfect place to find the items you need for 2013.