Duché de Bicolline

History

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 Grand Battle was held, which marked the community of live action role-playing throughout Quebec.

The rise

The Grand Battle event quickly grew. Hundreds of participants soon became thousands, and the event that started as a two-day experience now unfolds over a full week of immersion.

Over the years, Bicolline has developed a whole range of immersive activities as well as a complete game universe, which allows its players to come and embody their characters all year round through the different events offered.

Over time, an entire village was built. Today, there are hundreds of buildings that form different themed districts which make the unique charm of the Duché de Bicolline!

Larger than life

A unique place

Bicolline has become a reference in the world of medieval-fantasy immersion and has grown into a community of players that come from all around the world.

Bicolline’s team has grown and has been supported by numerous enthusiasts who have generously given their time and energy to make this project a reality and a place where everyone leaves their mark.

The Duché de Bicolline is constantly working on its development, whether it be on infrastructures, the game or the activities and allowing participants to continue to marvel in a unique universe that continually surprises and nourishes the imagination.

The founders

Basia Kornaga

Founder, Duché de Bicolline
Cofounder, Coopérative de solidarité du Duché de Bicolline

Olivier Renard

Founder, Duché de Bicolline
Cofounder, Coopérative de solidarité du Duché de Bicolline

Éric Dubé

Cofounder, Coopérative de solidarité du Duché de Bicolline

coordination team

BASIA KORNAGA

Administrative services Coordinator

ÉTIENNE SIMARD

Head Coordinator

STAECY LEE MCKENZIE

Coordinator

MARTIN CHAMPAGNE

Game Coordinator

MARIEVE MURRAY

Cultural activities coordinator

Juli Boyer

Urbanism coordinator

Vincent McNicoll

Operations coordinator

Roxane Lavoie

Community services coordinator

Geneviève Forcier

Tournaments coordinator

Yan Robert

Battles coordinator

Game masters

CHARLES BILODEAU

Spheres of Magic and Occult

DAVID HUNEAULT

Spheres of Commerce and Military

FRANCIS BONENFANT

Spheres of Clandestinity and Seafaring

MARTIN CHAMPAGNE

Spheres of Arts and Exploration
Game masters coordinator

NICOLAS SAUCIER

Spheres of Politics and Faith

COORDONNATEURS ADJOINTS

Roxane St-Yves
Valérie Lord-Joncas

 

VISION AND DIRECTION COMMITTEE

 

David Huneault
Vincent McNicoll
Olivier Renard
Martin Champagne

 

GAME MANAGEMENT TEAM

 

David Huneault
Édouard Beirnaert
Josée-Anne Bilodeau

 

FIELD AND ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE

 

Yan Robert
Nicolas Lawson
Vincent McNicoll

 

HISTORIC ARCHIVES COMMITTEE

 

Alexandre Simard
Christiane Carrière
Jean-François Barbeau
Olivier Renard
Staecy Lee McKenzie

 

IMAGE AND FILM TEAM

 

Éric Dubé (Photo and Video)
Jacques Monette (Photo)
Jérôme Duford (Aerial images)
Vicky La Rose (Photo)

 

AND MANY MORE!

 

Aline Langlois (Marché)
Dany Deschamps 
(Hommes de terrain)
Kevin Vigeant (Prévention incendie)
Malika Renard (Marché)
Yannick Robert (Homologation)
Steeve Tremblay (Graphic design)

Policies

Bicolline In-House Regulations

Sexual violence prevention and management policy

2022 INFORMATION AND FORECAST

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.