Underworlder,
I bring you news. From beneath the iron-laced balconies and flickering gaslight of New Orleans a new Underworld Guild gathers like a secret in the shadowed heart of Louisiana. Surrounded by deadly bayous, crumbling cemeteries and the tangled embrace of cypress trees, Louisiana’s dark lore is a tangled tapestry of ghost stories, forbidden magic, and whispered curses, stitched together from centuries of conquest, tragedy, and survival. We barely needed to write a setting description. It already existed OOG.
Please join us in welcoming Underworld LARP Louisiana, Guildhouse Chanté Noir!
Hidden deep in the choking embrace of the southern bayous of Arthos, the town of Chanté Noir is more whispered about than visited. Locals say the name comes from the black song the swamps hum at dusk, a low, droning melody that seems to follow travelers long after they’ve left the waterline. The origin of the settlement is lost to rot and time, but the crumbling stonework foundations and rust-bitten wrought iron fences suggest the hands of a long-forgotten colonial power.
Chanté Noir is an unclaimed settlement, no proper Baron or recognized noble lays claim to it, and none seem eager to. The town stands on soil soaked with old blood and older curses. Its people, those few who remain, are a strange breed: weathered, wary, and fluent in both the old tongue and the quiet signs used to ward off things that crawl from the marsh after nightfall.
The surrounding swamplands are a tangled mess of half-sunken manors, leaning cypress trees, and fog-thick trails that shift from one season to the next. Folk legends speak of the Marais Chanteur, "the Singing Marsh", which is said to lure the lost to their deaths, their final screams woven into the endless nighttime hum.
Almost as dark and terrifying as the land itself, join me in welcoming your new GMs:
Adam Warmhold
Meet Adam, a longtime LARP enthusiast whose passion breathes life into every storyline.
From a young age, Adam thrived in a variety of sports. Football, wrestling, baseball, and hockey, building a foundation of athleticism, teamwork, and discipline. After graduating from high school in New York, he transitioned into the world of professional wrestling and combat sports, dedicating a full decade to honing his craft among the ring, the training gym, and the roar of the crowd. But, Adam's passions didn’t stop there. He also cultivated a love for immersive, theatrical experiences, spending nearly ten years at the acclaimed New York Renaissance Faire performing as a stage combatant. These combined experiences solidified his love for giving back to a waiting audience. Even as the fair’s torches dimmed, he carried that energy forward into spooky realms at the Faire’s affiliated haunted attraction, “The Forest of Fear.”
For over ten years, Adam has immersed himself in the world of Live Action Role-Playing, playing, organizing, and staffing more than half a dozen LARPs across the Eastern US. From navigating the ruins of a post-apocalyptic wasteland to enchanting fantasy realms and unraveling supernatural mysteries he's done it all with flair and dedication.
Since 2021, he’s been a pivotal force in the Underworld LARP community, where he joined the original Shaper team at Underworld Dark Harbor in his home state of Florida, taking over as the Head of Plot shortly after and has remained on that team for over 4 years.
When he's not conjuring imaginative tales or infusing playful dread into his friends' lives, Adam is probably off adventuring with his wife, Sarah, whom he met at a LARP event, no less. Their shared love for live‑action role‑playing is still a cornerstone of their connection today. However, when the costumes come off, Adam doubles down on the fun, he’s a devoted gamer across multiple formats, diving into tabletop RPGs, collectible card games, and board games with equal enthusiasm.
It’s this deep love for LARP and his unwavering desire to give back that inspired him to step up as Guildmaster for the newest Underworld chapter. With a love for storytelling as vivid as the worlds he helps bring to life, Adam is ready to guide you into the songs and shadows…Welcome to Chanté Noir.
Lia Leleux
Since first picking up a foam weapon in 2018, Lia has been a whirlwind of costuming creativity, rulebook knowledge, and boundless enthusiasm. Two years as a New Player Liaison taught her the fine art of shepherding wide-eyed recruits into fearless adventurers, while her time as “Dragon Mom” in Uw Toronto earned her a reputation for equal parts kindness and ferocity. Whether she’s teaching a newcomer how to land their first “fatal” blow or rallying a guild for a late-night quest, Lia is rarely seen without a grin and a plan.
In her travels through UW Toronto, Lia once sat upon the Council, where her voice carried as much weight as her foam sword. She’s known for weaving rich stories into her games, sprinkling in just enough chaos to keep everyone on their toes. Wherever she goes, the adventure is bound to be grand, the laughs plentiful, and the snacks excellent.
Beyond the field of battle, Lia’s own saga is worthy of song: a Canadian traveler whose fateful meeting with her husband in the realm of World of Warcraft led her across borders to the United States. There, she claimed a new party - three beloved stepchildren, and a homestead guarded by a loyal hound and two mischievous cats. Fierce protector, devoted stepmom, and champion of all creatures great and small, Lia’s life, both in and out of game, is a quest well worth telling.
Welcome to both of you.
We’re still setting up many of the Guild functions but for now you can find them in their Chanté Noir discord here: https://discord.gg/ma3hTabX