Duché de Bicolline

History

From dream to reality

Origins

The adventure of the Duché de Bicolline started in 1994, thanks to the shared dream and will of a few passionate people. It marks the beginning of an extraordinary journey, which has always been guided by the idea of having dreams big enough not to lose sight of them while pursuing them!

In 1996, the first Grande Bataille was held, which left it’s mark on the community of live action role-playing throughout Quebec.

The Rise

The Grande Bataille event quickly gained momentum. Hundreds of participants soon became thousands, and what had been a two-day event now spans over a full week of immersion.

Over the years, Bicolline has developed a whole range of immersive activities and a complete game universe, allowing players to embody their characters year-round through the various events offered.

At the same time, an entire village has been built. Several hundred structures are spread across different thematic districts, giving the Duché de Bicolline its unique charm!

Larger than life

A unique place

Bicolline has become a must-visit destination in the world of medieval fantasy immersion and has grown over time to include a community of players that is now international.

Over the years, the Bicolline team has grown and been supported by many passionate individuals who have generously given their time and energy to make this dream a reality where everyone leaves their mark.

The Duché de Bicolline is constantly working on its development—whether in terms of infrastructure, the game itself, or its activities—so that its participants can continue to thrive and marvel in a unique universe that continually surprises and fuels the imagination.

coordination team

Olivier Renard

Founder, Duché de Bicolline

Basia Kornaga

Co-founder, Duché de Bicolline

Martin Champagne

Game Manager

David Huneault

Head game manager

 

Eric Dubé

Photo / Video coordinator

 

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Hugo Péloquin

Head Coordinator – La Grande Bataille

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Geneviève Forcier

Co-Coordinator – La Grande Bataille

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Juli Boyer

Urbanism coordinator

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Roxane St-Ives

Tournaments coordinator

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Eric Danjou

Battles coordinator

Game masters

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Vanessa Aubin

Exploration and politics spheres

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Nellie Brière

Clandestine sphere

Martin Champagne

Lead coordinator of the game

 

Frederic Dalphond

Beliefs and Seafaring spheres

 

David Huneault

Commercial Sphere

 

Simon Legault

Magic and exploration Spheres

 

Philip Morgan

Artistic Sphere

 

GAME MANAGEMENT TEAM

  • Josée-Anne Bilodeau
  • David Huneault

COMBAT COMMITTEE

  • Éric D’Anjou
  • Nicolas Lawson
  • Gabriel Plante
  • Roxanne Baril
  • Bénédicte Robitaille

HISTORICAL ARCHIVES COMMITTEE

  • Jean-François Barbeau
  • Christiane Carrère
  • Nicolas Dodovic
  • Denis Lafond
  • Alexandre Simard

IMAGE TEAM

  • Éric Dubé (photo and video)
  • Jérôme Duford (aerial images)
  • Vicky La Rose (photo)
  • Jacques Monette (photo)

AND MORE!

  • Pauline Borrel (Communications, Marketing, and Partnerships Coordinator)
  • Jean-Sébastien Brodeur (Operations Coordinator)
  • Dany Deschamps (Field Team)
  • Jérémy Gélinas (Field Team)
  • Staecy-Lee Mckenzie (General Coordinator – Bal Pourpre and Tournoi des Nations)
  • Roosje Logger (Auberge Manager)
  • Stéphanie Martel (Administrative Services)
  • Pénéloppe Morin-Houle (Field Team)
  • Malika Renard (Market Manager)
  • Martin Roussy (Welcome desk, customer service, and administrative services)
  • Steeve Tremblay (Graphic Designer and Illustrator)
  • Nicolas Van den Broeck (Field Team)

Policies

Bicolline In-House Regulations

Sexual violence prevention and management policy

Official Policy on photo / video

Online Privacy policy (in french)

Our values

Seven core values guide the actions of the Duché de Bicolline: cooperation, sustainability, game ethics, involvement, inclusion, respect, and civic responsibility. These values guide us in our development and in the conception of all our activities.

Cooperation

We are all part of a recognized, established and accepted relationship that includes different groups and individuals. This
relationship is the key driver for support, safety and integration. Participants must be able to rely on each other when needed.

Sustainability

Our community must respect the environment. We are committed to limiting our impact on the site and its natural resources.
We must also ensure a healthy living environment to other participants by maintaining the site itself and respecting each
other’s living spaces.

GAME ETHICS

Bicolline is a recreational activity that requires fairplay and the respect of various rules. Whether it be during combat activities, in the virtual game or under any other form, participants must respect the rules of the game and their essence.

Involvement

The creative effort put forward by participants enriches Bicolline. It is important that participants continue to get involved and put their person, their ideas or their art to the service of a common objective: refining and improving the game.

Inclusion

Since participants that partake in Bicolline’s activities are involved in a process that directly influences their experience,
elements of personal distinction cannot be used to discriminate against them.

Respect

Roleplaying is not an excuse for neglecting the well-being of others. Each participant has the right to the respect of his/her physical, psychological and moral integrity, whether it be “in game” or not. Under no circumstances can a participant contravene municipal, provincial or national laws.

CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY

The reality of life at Bicolline must be considered. We are all responsible for the well-being of everyone who participates in
Bicolline’s activities. Respect for tranquility and the right to celebrate must coexist harmoniously. It is every participant’s duty
to encourage proper conduct and to report incivilities. Participants must do more than simply denounce any lack of respect:
they must also adopt attitudes that promote savoir vivre and preserve harmony within the community.