Chamonix

Chamonix is a realm based in Grinnell, Iowa, with an average weekly attendence of 20-30, primarily made up of students of Grinnell College.

Chamonix was formed in 1996 by a former member of Numenor.

Chamonix was a Dagorhir realm until the introduction of "the contract," which the group leaders refused to sign. Unfortunately, no one in Chamonix knew of the creation of Belegarth until more recent years. Having been known for years on campus as simply "Dagorhir" or "Dag", Chamonix has not officially joined Belegarth, though some members of Chamonix have now attended numerous Belegarth events.

Having existed for years with little to no contact with other groups, Chamonix developed a number of unique and/or "old-school" house rules and standards. Arrows are tested to a much more rigorous standard than any other realm, for instance, as they are required to be safe and not painful when shot full draw into the face from 10-15 feet. Also, schedule 80 PVC is the exclusive core used for intra-mural fighting, although this has gotten more flexible recently, and other cores are allowed for visiting fighters and for fighting in events outside of Chamonix.

Chamonix hosts an annual 1-day inter-realm battle known as Field Day, which is regularly attended by members of Eriador and KCD, as well as alumni from across the country.