Meet our Staff
Our game runs through the collective efforts of volunteers. Those listed here are permanent members of staff as well as your annual Head of Plot and their executive officers (XO).

Game Owner
Jessi
She/Her
Jessi lives in NC with her partner, spoiled cat, and way too many board games. She had her LARPing debut in Shadowmoor a few decades ago, in 2002. Unable to suppress her controlling compulsions, she has served in various staff roles at several LARPs, including Head of New Player Committee, Head of Formal, Steering Committee member, and HOP in Shadowmoor. Currently, she is supporting the game as a co-owner and co-business manager, assisting with logistics and general organization.

Game Owner
Amanda
She/Her
Amanda lives in the Triangle with her dog and two cats. She has been a member of the Shadowmoor community since 2012 and was a plot team member in 2019 and XO in 2022 before taking on co-ownership of Shadowmoor at the end of 2022! As an owner, Amanda strives to create and maintain our LARP community by designing stories, reviewing rules, assisting with game logistics, and creating a safe space for our players to have fun.

Marshals Manager
Mike
He/Him
Mike lives in the Triad with his wife. He has been a member of the Shadowmoor community since 2009. He was a plot team member in 2013, 2014, and XO in 2016, He became a member of the Steering Committee in 2023. As Marshal Manager, Mike manages the weapon and armor safety team, the monster marshals and the formal/crafting marshals. He is also the Head of Formal supervising the logistics of the in-game mechanics of creating and maintaining magic items.

Rules Manager
Darrell
He/Him
Darrell lives in central North Carolina with his wife, son, and 2 dogs. He has been a member of the Shadowmoor community since late 2000. He has been a monster marshal, formal marshal, plot member, plot XO, and Head of Plot over the years. As Rules Manager, Darrell is responsible for ensuring that all game documentation is consistent and up-to-date and to make sure that rules changes, active playtests, and any other game mechanic-related changes are codified, shared with, and understood by the players.

Story Manager
Chris
He/Him
Chris lives with his wife, Jillian, and their fur babies in Durham, NC. He has been a member of the Shadowmoor community since 2007. He was a plot team member during the 2013 and 2014 seasons, became a Steering Committee member in 2014 and served as Head of Plot in 2019. As Story Manager, Chris facilitates multi-year story arcs with his highly experienced Storyteller team and supports the Head of Plot as they craft enjoyable experiences for the community.

Digital & Recruitment Manager
Jillian
She/Her
Jillian lives in Durham with Chris and leverages nearly 15 years of LARP experience, including 10 years on staff, to serve Shadowmoor as our Digital and Retention Manager. Her expertise centers on making the game accessible and enjoyable for new players, alongside managing our vibrant social media presence. Have ideas for content or want to be featured? Reach out and connect!.

Plot XO, Staff
Alex
She/Them
Alex lives in Raleigh, NC with her husband and dog. She began her journey with Shadowmoor in 2014. She has been an active member of the New Player Committee in 2018, 2019, and 2022, served on the Plot team in 2023, and is now taking on the role of Plot XO for 2025. Combining her expertise as a 3D artist, Alex creates LARP-safe weapons, 3D-printed props, and leather armor and accessories. Passionate about storytelling, she’s excited to collaborate with others and support her team in crafting unforgettable narratives.

Staff
Galen
He/Him
Galen lives in Raleigh with is wife and dog. He's been a member of the Shadowmoor community since 2011, and in that time he's served as a Safety Marshal, Plot Member, and is currently acting as one of the Plot Team XOs for the 2023 Season.
Staff
Evan
Evan lives near Columbia SC with his wife. He has been playing since 2016. He has was a plot member in the years 2022 and 2024. He currently runs the tavern with his wife. He has a deep love for the game and will do whatever it takes to get the job done.

Head of Plot
Ethan
He/Him
Ethan started playing Shadowmoor in 2013, went on plot in 2018, was one of the XO's for the 2024 plot team, and is now Head of Plot for 2025. He's excited to help the team tell their stories, as well as a few of his own. Ethan lives in Greensboro, NC with his fiancee Journey.
Plot XO
Ryan
He/Him