The Celestial Kingdom is a part of the Amtgard live action role-playing game, consisting of over a dozen individual provinces located in Central and South Texas. Amtgard is a non-profit educational corporation dedicated to the study and recreation of the medieval era and fantasy genres. Amtgard is also a live action role playing (LARP) game that endeavors to recreate individual and group combat from the periods mentioned above.

Amtgard is available to all. It is a non-sectarian organization that welcomes all participants. However, combat activities are restricted to those 14 and older and certain government offices are restricted to those 18 and older. Amtgard members (Amtgarders or Amtgardians) come from all walks of life. Members have included secretaries, housewives, college professors, professional writers, anthropologists, students, officers in the military, police officers, computer technicians, etc. Getting started is easy. Show up at the group nearest you, watch, and see if Amtgard is for you. If you like it then go up to any Amtgard officer or member and ask to get involved. (Amtgard is people friendly). She or he will introduce you to the Prime Minister or Monarch, and from there you may have embarked on a lifetime of comradery and fun.

Amtgard is unique on two levels firstly, in the use of its class ability system and magic points rules that allow diverse recreations of personas from history and fantasy, secondly in the fast action combat that is both realistic and safe. Amtgard weapons are safe, foam padded replicas of the real things. Weapons are checked regularly by a guild of referees (Reeves) and there are strict rules on safety (such as shots to the head are not allowed). However, Amtgard combat is a sport (which is why waivers are required) and injuries, though rare, can happen. Generally Amtgard combat is safe, fun recreation and entertainment. Amtgard weapons are made from a base of either fiberglass or PVC tubing covered with layers of high impact foam. Cloth covers along with padded pommels and hilt guards produce functional and safe weapons.