Ragnarok. it's the greatest week of your life at the end of the world. Luckily, it happens every year. Seven days of war and just as many nights of revelry. This event has been incredibly important to me and many others over the years. I've found lifelong friendships, shared beautiful timeless memories and one in a million experiences. I want to share a few pieces of wisdom that might help you make the most of your Ragnarok, and I hope that those of you going this year have a shiny, golden time.
First of all, drink fucking water. Do it. Drink lots of that shit and then drink some more. Also, electrolytes are your friend. They're what plants crave!
In the same vein. Eat food. You'd think this was self explanatory, but it's easy to run off adrenaline until you realize all at once that the tank is empty. You'll be burning a ton of calories running and what not.
Take it easy on the intoxicants. Booze runs freely and it's normally poured strong. Be careful accepting drinks from strangers, you never know what's in it.
Don't over exert yourself. It's a long week and nobody wants to hurt themselves Tuesday and be forced to spend the rest of the week injured.
Learn everything you can. This is a unique opportunity to learn from bad-asses from across the nation. Stay humble and be a knowledge sponge.
Keep calm on the field. Tempers flare far easier when the field has a thousand fighters on it. Deep breaths, walk away.
Also remember that period drinking vessels are required outside of camp. And no cars on site after dark. None.
Each individual's Ragnarok expectations and experiences will be vastly different. If you're looking for the complete fighting experience, there's 5 hours of day battles, 5 hours of night fighting and great weapon skill classes happening each day. If you want to party, there's a big shindig happening nearly every night. If you want to socialize, there's Dagorhirrim from all over the country waiting to trade stories and traditions. The experience you have is what you let it be. Don't be surprised if it's not exactly what you'd hoped for, Ragnarok is a magical place, it could turn out a million times better. Don't forget to have fun!
