June 22nd, 2019 - City-State Settlement - New Lisbon, WI

[Jopper13]

== LOCATION ==
"Larp Land" in New Lisbon, WI
W7111 New Frontage Road
New Lisbon, WI 53950
- Take interstate to New Lisbon, take 61 exit
- Turn onto Frontage Rd near Mobil/McDonald's
- Go 1.3 miles on Frontage Rd/42nd St
- Drive past Victory Fireworks and Car Dealership
- Destination will be on the right and marked with signs
*** The entrance to the property will be marked with GOLD Last Hope LARP signs




== DATE & TIME ==
Important Dates:

Thursday, June 13th
- Early Bird Membership deadline 
- Expanded NPC Role Signup deadline

Tuesday, June 18th
- PC Skill change/update via email deadline

Saturday, June 22th (EVENT)
- Registration opens – 9:00am
- Registration closes – 10:30am
- Event briefing – 11:00am
- Scenario Begins – 11:30am

- Scenario Ends – 6:30pm

Sunday, June 23rd (OPTIONAL WORK DAY)
- Start Time - 10am

- End Time - 3pm

***NOTE: If you are unable to make it before the official start time, it is your responsibility to notify a herald and get checked-in and NOT disturb the game in progress. You can do this by discreetly finding a herald on the field and having them assist you.


== MEMBERSHIP INFO==
There is no cost/charge/entry fee to participate in this event at the New Lisbon, WI land and all are welcome to participate regardless of their membership status or not.

Click here to pay for your membership services for June!

then...

Click here to pre-register and sign-up for the June Event!


== STORY INFO & SPECIAL MECHANICS ==

With all eyes so heavily fixated on the recent expeditions coordinated by Celestial Arragones and her team of researchers and scholars, time will be needed to sort through the lore and research information uncovered. To many, the revelations of these expeditions either shattered a reality of the Ulven people or generated even more questions about things from the past.

Despite the mysteries yet to be uncovered, life goes on. The daily struggle is a constant reminder of this and a way to ground the common people of Mardrun. Inside the City-State of Newhope territory is a small village that has been gaining some attention recently. This fledgling village has been chosen for expansion and is conveniently stationed an equal distance between both Starkhaven and Daven's Hold. The location selected is a wise one; increasing trade and traffic along the Roads of Newhope could benefit all of the colonial elements involved.

Rumors abound in the City-State territories that some of the nobility in this territory are being "groomed" for selection into important stations within the City-State. Some even say that this could be a path to a City-State Council seat. Several of these influential people will most likely be involved in a number of "colonial affairs" going on in the City-State and heavily invested in seeing progress, prosperity, and listening to the voices of the masses. Similar to a "political rally or campaign" of those running for officer, this could be the start of a new up-and-comer within the City-State.

With every village come a number of tasks that could be accomplished to make it more prosperous. Alongside these mundane tasks, those visiting the area could find themselves granted audience with these influential people or even be able to sway the direction and focus they can apply pressure or resources to.

Will the focus be economic expansion, goals and focuses of the future, pledging fealty under the banner of the City-State, or perhaps trying to uncover some of the dirtier or private matters taking place among certain circles of the City-State?

Event Story Summary...
- A village in prime territory is being focused on for expansion
- The City-State of Newhope is looking to cultivate its territories and initiatives
- Important nobles are visiting the chosen village, looking to meet and interact with people
- These nobles have a chance to be built up to take powerful positions within the City-State... or be undermined and have their chances ruined!
- Helping these nobles choose what topics to focus on will drastically alter the direction of their political campaign

= EVENT SPECIAL MECHANICS =
1) Influential NPCs
At this event, certain NPC(s) will be in attendance. There will be a chance to interact with, learn about, and potentially sway the direction of their focus. Whether the players want a politically savvy diplomat near the Council or a judge placed within the judicial system of the City-State, players will have the opportunity to work alongside (or in opposition of) these characters in order to significantly impact different facets of the City-State.

2) To-Do List

The village will have a contract board or a coordinator with things that can be accomplished in the area to help the village prosper. Some of these may be mundane tasks and some may be tied to supporting the influential visitors.

== EVENT INFO ==
= PRE-REG FOOD & DRINKING WATER =
Pre-registered members will be provided a small meal on Saturday.
Only pre-registered members (PCs & NPCs) will be added to the list for food as this helps us plan ahead of time.
We will NOT be providing feastware for the meals (which will be in-game); please make sure you bring feastware!
*** You should plan on bringing some extra food/snacks and water to tide you over for the rest of the event. ***
There will be some water brought in for use during the event, but players should also plan to bring their own and carry it with them.
** Plan ahead, be self sufficient, and bring your own food/water! ***


= CAMPING, BATHROOMS, FIRES, WATER, & ELECTRICITY =
- There is limited tent-camping space available at this event. If you need a motel, there is an AmericInn and the Edge of the Woods Motel nearby
- There is a porta-potty onsite in the parking area for players. If you need a bathroom facility, please plan on driving 1.3 miles back to Gas Station.
- Campfires are allowed as long as they are PRE-APPROVED BY A HERALD and either in an above-ground firepit or dug into a below-ground firepit. We are planning on using a firepit during the event. Any additional fires will be strictly, enforced, monitored, and must be pre-approved.
- There is NO running water at the site. 
- There is NO electricity at the site.


= REGISTRATION AREA & PLAYING FIELD INFO =
New Lisbon, WI
- The entrance to the property is flanked by several driveways we (might) have permission to park on if needed. Please check-in or get directions before you park. You are allowed to park on the road as an overflow but you MUST park on our side of a road, try to keep the entire vehicle off the road, and minimize foot traffic on the road.
- The property boundaries to the north, west, and east are marked by GREEN flagging tape. The neighbor's driveway is also a boundary to the east. The southern boundary is the clearing leading up to the interstate.
- There are several deer stands on the property; at this time, we ask that you do not go into any of them.
- Do not cut down any trees without approval.
- Do not use adjacent driveways/neighbor property without explicit permission!
- Be cautious about driving into the property due to sunken/mucky areas and existing stumps.




= NIGHT CONDITIONS =
This event will *NOT* take place during night conditions.


= WEATHER CONDITIONS =
Plan accordingly! We will have loaner garb for NPCs but please make sure to plan to bring weather/temperature appropriate base layers.
June is traditionally hot!
*** Base/thermal layers do not need to fit Decorum but outer layers do... please make sure you get your garb checked! PLAN ACCORDINGLY! ***

***NOTE: Because of the still-flooded condition of the property, we are assuming the property will be fairly mucky and the parking lot not accessible. If needed, we will plan on shuttling players back to the nearby gas station to park vehicles and then get shuttled back to the event property.


= EXPANDED NPC ROLE SIGN-UP =
There are NPC roles available during this event. If you are interested in playing an NPC role, please contact us ahead of time to let us know... see below for options.
- The "Expanded NPC Role Sign-Up Deadline" is the same cut-off as the membership Early Bird deadline (by Thursday, 6/13/19) and this will add you to the list to get a more detailed or involved NPC. This gives us time to flesh out a backstory, details, and how your NPC can impact the scenario. The staff will then email you back your detailed NPC role before the event, usually a bit after the pre-reg deadline ends.


= EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT =
- The "Early Bird Discount Deadline" is the week before the event (by Thursday, 6/13/19) and this will place you on the list to get the pre-reg meal and automatically add you to the "Faster Check-In" line, allowing you to register much quicker at the event.


= PC SKILL UPDATES =
- If you have updates to your PC, DO THEM AHEAD OF TIME AND EMAIL US THE CHANGES!!!
The deadline for these changes is the Tuesday before the event (6/18/19). You cannot do skill updates at the event and also be in the "Faster Check-In" as we prepare your card/bag/wristband/etc early in preparation of your arrival and day-of PCs can wait until after registration is complete for the majority of the player.
IF WE HAVE TIME, then we can update your PC skills. There is no guarantee we can do this at an event due to the registration time needs.


= LATE PLAYERS =
We are following a strict time-block for check-in/registration so players will be expected to arrive on time to get registered and then attend the game briefing. This helps us make sure we stay on time and keep the game starting when we need it to. If a player is going to be late and they are going to arrive after registration closes, they are expected to notify the staff by emailing the [e-mail] address to let us know. This allows us to pull the PC cards and info and prepare their items for when they arrive. Failure to do this will result in an exp penalty if a player arrives after reg closes but before the briefing, or a forced NPC role if the player arrives after the briefing. This does not mean we do not have wiggle room; all you have to do is notify us ahead of time via email so we can prepare accordingly.




= RESOURCE & LORE SKILL USAGE =
Players may have a PC(s) use a Resource skill to make an impact on an event but only if they are planning on attending the upcoming event. 
Resource Usage for this event needs to be submitted VIA EMAIL no later than midnight on 6/5/19.
Information gained from this Resource usage will be available at Check-In at the event.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK FOR THAT INFO!
Players should please try to make sure they are going to be in attendance before sending in their Resource usage.
This is also a reminder to ask about Lore cards at check-in! Frequently, there are Lore cards available for you to read that represent your characters ability to know about things going on in the area. Some of this information can be really useful to know!


= MANDATORY CHECK-OUT =
All players are required to properly check-out at every event. Make sure you plan on doing this by seeking out a Herald to turn in your PC card and relevant game props along with you and your equipment's condition.
We will be doing a Check-Out after each day so that players can turn in their items.
If you checkout as a PC, you may not "check back in" after a period of time. Once you check out as a PC, your PC is done for the event day.
There may be limitations on how and where PCs can check out at an event; ask instead of assuming if you feel like your PC would leave early, and then staff can assign you a role after that.


== OPTIONAL WORK DAY ==

On Sunday, we will be coordinating a work-day at the land. Clearing brush, cutting down trees, clearing more of the parking lot, etc. There are a number of tasks we will try to accomplish for general land maintenance and expansion.

Players who show up to help and stay for the day will be awarded 5 bonus exp. Showing up late or leaving early will only award partial exp.
We will provide drinking water and tools but please plan on bringing your own food and work gloves.
If you have work tools (brush cutters, axes, etc) you want to bring, you are more than welcome to!

[Jopper13]

*Bump*
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[Jopper13]

EVENT UPDATE:
With the onset of rain and thunderstorms tomorrow, we are canceling the optional workday at the land in New Lisbon.