The Copper Boar Guide

How to choose and use a leather adventurer’s notebook

Role-playing games, LARP, travel, drawing or writing: discover why a refillable leather notebook is the ideal companion for preserving your stories, plans and discoveries.

An adventurer rarely collects only objects. They also keep names, maps, clues, recipes, spells, alliances and sometimes a few secrets that are best kept away from prying eyes.

An adventurer’s notebook gathers all this information in a practical and durable object that naturally fits medieval and fantasy settings. With a genuine leather cover and replaceable inserts, it can accompany several characters, campaigns and journeys without replacing the entire notebook.

A companion for long adventures

A notebook designed for writing in the field and preserving every story

Thanks to its compact size, leather cover and refillable design, an adventurer’s notebook can be used during a role-playing session, a LARP event, a journey or in everyday life.

Practical guide

Everything you need to know before choosing your notebook

Uses • A6 format • Genuine leather • Refills • Personalisation • Belt carrying

Purpose

1. Why use an adventurer’s notebook?

During a tabletop role-playing campaign or a LARP event, important information quickly begins to accumulate. A character encountered at the beginning of the story may become essential several hours or even several months later.

A notebook can be used to record:

the names of characters and factions;
places visited and routes travelled;
clues discovered during an investigation;
spells, recipes or alchemical formulas;
ongoing missions and completed objectives;
maps, sketches and important symbols;
scenario ideas and game master notes.

The notebook is also a role-playing accessory. Opening it in front of other players, checking an old page or writing down a new name naturally contributes to the character’s performance.

Inspiration

2. What can you write in an adventurer’s notebook?

Campaign journal

Summarise the important events after each session so you can quickly remember the story, the decisions made and the leads that remain unresolved.

Spellbook

Record the effects, components, symbols and formulas associated with your character’s powers.

Alchemist’s notebook

Write down your recipes, mixtures, observations, ingredients and the results of real or imaginary experiments.

Travel journal

Preserve your impressions, routes, memories, sketches and discoveries throughout your travels.

Sketchbook

Draw a setting, character, creature, map or any idea that comes to mind during a game.

Game master’s notebook

Prepare encounters, keep secret information and record improvised decisions during the session.

Practical format

3. Why choose an A6 notebook?

The A6 format offers a good balance between a compact size and sufficient writing space. It can be carried in a pouch, satchel or directly on a belt without becoming too bulky.

Compact in the field

It remains small enough to accompany a character throughout an entire day of gameplay without restricting movement.

Easy to refill

The standard format makes it possible to replace completed inserts without abandoning the leather cover.

Suitable for several uses

It is suitable for writing, lists, small sketches, simplified maps and quick notes taken while travelling.

Durability

4. Why choose a refillable notebook?

A traditional notebook eventually becomes completely filled. It then has to be stored away and replaced, even when its cover is still in excellent condition.

With a refillable notebook, the cover remains the same. Only the internal insert needs to be replaced.

you keep the leather cover for many years;
you can use a different insert for each character;
completed notebooks can be archived separately;
you avoid replacing an object that is still fully functional;
the cover gradually develops a natural patina.

A single cover can therefore accompany several campaigns, journeys or projects while preserving the marks of its own history.

Material

5. Why choose a genuine leather cover?

Leather is naturally suited to accessories that are handled and transported regularly.

Over time, it can become softer and develop a patina unique to its owner. Slight variations in colour and natural markings help make every notebook different.

The advantages of vegetable-tanned leather

a natural and warm appearance;
a material that evolves over time;
good resistance to regular use;
a natural fit with medieval and fantasy costumes;
the ability to shape, engrave and personalise the cover.

Leather is still a natural material. It should be protected from prolonged exposure to water, excessive heat and aggressive cleaning products.

Personalisation

6. Which design should you choose for your character?

The notebook’s decoration can strengthen the identity of a character and help the item blend naturally into their equipment.

Dragon

A design suited to adventurers, creature hunters, warriors or characters connected to draconic legends.

Floral dragon

A combination of a legendary creature and botanical elements for a more decorative appearance.

Sailor

For recording routes, keeping a ship’s log or accompanying a navigator, explorer or privateer.

Alchemist

For gathering recipes, symbols, experiments, ingredients and mysterious observations.

A The Copper Boar creation

The leather Adventurer’s Notebook

Handcrafted in France, The Copper Boar Adventurer’s Notebook features a genuine vegetable-tanned leather cover and holds easily replaceable A6 inserts.

It can be used as a campaign journal, spellbook, travel notebook, sketchbook or preparation tool for a game master.

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Matching accessory

7. The Reliquary: keep your notebook within easy reach

During a LARP event, keeping your notebook at the bottom of a satchel can quickly become inconvenient. You have to open the bag, move your equipment, find the notebook and put it away again after every use.

The Reliquary is a leather notebook holder designed to carry the Adventurer’s Notebook directly on a belt. It allows the notebook to be drawn quickly while becoming a natural part of the costume.

A secure fit for the notebook

The holder wraps around the Adventurer’s Notebook and follows the shape of its fastening system to keep it secure while moving.

A rotating brass clasp

The clasp secures the notebook while remaining easy to operate whenever it needs to be accessed quickly.

Direct belt attachment

Its belt loop allows The Reliquary to be worn directly on a belt, keeping the notebook close without occupying your hands or taking up space in a satchel.

In-game use

Why combine the notebook with The Reliquary?

the notebook remains immediately accessible;
your hands remain free while moving;
the notebook does not become lost inside a bag;
the set naturally completes a medieval or fantasy outfit;
the leather holder matches the Adventurer’s Notebook;
the clasp helps secure the notebook when correctly closed.

Before running or taking part in a combat scene, always check that the notebook is correctly positioned and that The Reliquary’s clasp is properly secured.

Wear it on your belt

Discover The Reliquary

Handcrafted in France, The Reliquary is a genuine leather belt-mounted notebook holder designed to accompany the Adventurer’s Notebook.

Its sturdy belt loop, fitted support and rotating brass clasp keep the notebook within easy reach during movement and role-playing scenes.

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Care

8. How should you care for a leather notebook?

A notebook used during journeys and outdoor events may be exposed to dust, rain, friction and changes in temperature.

remove dust with a soft, dry cloth;
avoid leaving the leather in the rain for long periods;
allow it to dry naturally after exposure to moisture;
do not place the notebook directly beside a heat source;
do not use solvents or aggressive cleaning products;
store it in a dry and ventilated place;
occasionally use a suitable leather care product when necessary.

After a rainy LARP event, remove the paper insert if necessary and allow both the cover and The Reliquary to dry naturally before storing them.

Gift idea

9. Who would appreciate an adventurer’s notebook?

A refillable leather notebook can suit many different people, including those who do not take part in role-playing games.

A role-player

For keeping character notes and following ongoing campaigns.

A game master

For preparing scenarios, non-player characters and unexpected twists.

A LARP participant

For completing a costume and keeping important information close at hand.

A writer or artist

For recording ideas, writing a journal or creating sketches in a beautiful and durable object.

Frequently asked questions

Adventurer’s Notebook FAQ

Is the notebook refillable?

Yes. The leather cover holds A6 inserts that can be replaced once they are filled.

Can the notebook be used outside LARP?

Yes. It can be used as a travel journal, personal diary, sketchbook, work notebook or everyday note-taking tool.

Will the leather change over time?

Genuine leather may gradually soften and develop a patina. This natural evolution makes each notebook increasingly personal.

Is The Reliquary essential?

The notebook can be used on its own. The Reliquary is especially useful during LARP events when the notebook needs to remain accessible on the belt without constantly being placed inside a bag.

How is The Reliquary attached?

Its belt loop allows it to be placed directly on a belt. The notebook is then positioned inside the holder and secured with the rotating clasp.

Can you write while standing?

Its compact format and structured cover make it suitable for taking notes in the field. For greater comfort, hold the cover firmly and choose a stable position.

A notebook designed to hold many stories

The Adventurer’s Notebook combines a genuine leather cover, a compact format and a refillable system suitable for regular use.

It can follow a character throughout a campaign, preserve the memories of a journey or become an everyday object. Combined with The Reliquary, it remains directly accessible on the belt and becomes an even more natural part of a medieval or fantasy costume.

Every cover already has its own story. All that remains is to fill the pages.

Prepare for your next adventure

Build your adventurer’s equipment

Choose your Adventurer’s Notebook, then complete it with The Reliquary to keep it easily accessible during LARP events, festivals and journeys.

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