Red40 will be on location this weekend outside of Holden, Missouri, shooting a new short-subject documentary. “Weekend Warlords” will give viewers a peek at the unique game of “Dagorhir”:http://www.dagorhir.com.

Dagorhir is something truly different. The Dagorhirians stage full-scale battles straight out of Dark Age history, J.R.R. Tolkien, and other sources too numerous to mention. I’m talking elves, orcs, Romans, pirates, etc., etc., all beating the stuffing out of each other. And don’t get me wrong when I say “stage.” This is a full-contact sport, complete with swords, arrows, and assorted instruments of bludgeoning. All the weapons are wrapped in foam to cut down on injuries, but the experience is still pretty intense.

The good folk in “The Dominion of the Unconquered Sun”:http://www.geocities.com/unconsun have been kind enough to let us into their annual event, The Gates of Summer, to document these happenings. We’re hoping to follow an individual or group of individuals throughout the weekend, and possibly a little further. “Weekend Warlords” will be a basic introduction to Dagorhir and a look into the world of those who love it.

What else can I say? This is going to be a good one, people! Keep an eye out for more news and pictures soon.