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==Overview==
==Overview==
We no longer send out ticket packs before a game, due to the spiralling costs of using the Royal Mail and the waste trees and time involved in producing paper packs. This page includes everything we used to put in the packs we posted out to players in previous games.
This page currently lists all the details that are specific for our third Empire event - the Summer Solstice. There is and additional page with [[event information]] which lists arrival and departure times and similar details that are common for all Empire events.


This page currently lists all applicable details for our first ever Empire event - the Winter Solstice.
==Battles==
Instead of a set of skirmishes and two large battles, we are running five smaller one hour battles at Empire. These will follow the normal rules for [[battles]]; you may only participate in a single battle as your character and you must monster at least one of the other battles if you play a battle.


==Arrival Times==
The battles are linked to the ongoing campaign and which battle opportunities to take is a decision made by the generals of the [[Imperial Military Council]]. To ensure that the player generals have the maximum possible choice, we have chosen to specify when a nation is monstering, rather than specify when they are playing. This allows the generals to choose their allies and maximises the politics available to those involved with the Military Council.
Players are allowed on site from 11am on Thursday 28<sup>th</sup>March. There is normally an additional charge of £5 to arrive one day early but for our first event this has been waived, so there is no charge to arrive early ''at this first event only''.


The gate will close at 10pm and will open again at 10am on Friday morning. If you are arriving after this time, there will be a number on the gate that you can call and security will open the gate to allow you in.
===Battle Times===
Each battle will last for around one hour. If you are monstering a battle, then please make your way to the monster tent at the time shown below.


==Time in==
<table style="width:50%;">
Empire begins at 1pm on Friday the 29<sup>th</sup>March and ends at 1 am that night. On Saturday and Sunday time in begins at 10 am and ends at 1am. On Monday time in begins at 10 am and ends at 3pm.
    <tr><th>Muster Time</th><th>Nations Monstering</th></tr>
    <tr><td>Saturday 10:00</td><td>[[Highguard]], [[The Brass Coast]]</td></tr>
    <tr><td>Saturday 13:00</td><td>[[Navarr]], [[Varushka]] </td></tr>
    <tr><td>Saturday 16:00</td><td>[[The League]], [[Urizen]]</td></tr>
    <tr><td>Saturday 19:00</td><td>[[Imperial Orcs]], [[Wintermark]]</td></tr>
    <tr><td>Sunday 10:00</td><td>[[Dawn]], [[The Marches]]</td></tr>
</table>


All players must be off site by Monday evening.
===Playing a Battle===
The Military Council will chose which of the five available battles to commit their nation to early Friday evening. All members of that nation are then eligible to participate in that battle. Details of the choices made will be available in the civil service hub tent in the centre of the market place and distributed to the camps via the egregores.


==Registration==
Banners that possess a mercenary banner may choose to use it to participate in a single battle of their choice during the weekend, '''instead''' of fighting with their nation.
We will open GOD for event registration as early as possible on Friday. We will put up a sign outside GOD as soon as it is open. Once you have pitched your tent then bring your ticket to GOD to receive your event pack. Your event pack will contain your character card, your character's money, phys-reps for resources and liao you have, ribbons for any special items and cards for mana crystals and herbs.


==Weapons Check==
===Volunteering===
Bring your weapons to the weapon check point at the tavern to get them checked by a Profound Decisions weapons checker before use. Any weapon that fails a safety check must be returned to your car or left with GOD until the end of the event.
If you are playing on one of the battles, then you must monster the battle listed for your nation above. Any player is welcome to monster any of the other battles if they wish to do so - anyone who volunteers to help by monstering an additional battle will receive a token that enables you to collect a free drink from the bar as thanks.


==Telephone==
==The Tourney==
For appropriate use only, our on-site mobile number is 07817 133793. This will be manned by Profound Decisions event team on the run up to the event, and held by our security team throughout the event. If you need to get hold of Profound Decisions to report an emergency then you can call this number.
A grand Imperial tourney will be held at the Summer Solstice. Skilled smiths and artisans in the employ of the Conclave have laboured to produce a number of powerful magical items which will be presented to the winner and the runners up. The Tourney will take place in two stages with the opening rounds on Saturday afternoon and evening culminating in the final rounds being fought on Sunday.
 
The tourney takes place in the purpose built arena which is at the end of the market place. Citizens of the Empire are welcome to make use of the arena outside of the scheduled tourney times.
 
===Participants===
Each nation is able to field a band of up to forty to take part in the Tourney. Due to their large size, Highguard, The League, Wintermark, Navarr, The Marches and Varushka may choose to field two completely separate bands of 40 if they choose. Citizens may only participate in  one of their nation's bands.
 
===Choosing their Representatives===
The egregores will work with interested citizens of each nation to decide how their champions are chosen. Citizens may choose to compete for the right to participate or adopt a different approach as they prefer. Whatever happens, a list of representatives who intend to fight must be presented to the civil servants in the Hub before 13:00 on Saturday. Those nations fielding two bands, must present two separate lists with the names of the participants.
 
Our civil service will arrange the schedule for the Tourney matches
 
===Tourney Times===
<table style="width:50%;">
    <tr><th>Tourney Time</th><th>Tourney Contest</th></tr>
    <tr><td>Saturday 15:00</td><td>Opening Rounds</td></tr>
    <tr><td>Saturday 18:00</td><td>Opening Rounds</td></tr>
    <tr><td>Sunday 12:00</td><td>Quarter Finals</td></tr>
    <tr><td>Sunday 14:00</td><td>Final Rounds</td></tr>
</table>
 
Each session of the tourney will feature four battles, between bands from competing nations. Bands that are victorious on Saturday will fight again in the first session on Sunday. Those who go through to the finals will fight in two more battles in the final session on Sunday.
 
===IC Rules===
Each battle in the tourney will consist of a single grand melee between two bands chosen from the competing nations. It is perfectly acceptable to use potions, items and magic, but citizens should be aware that Imperial Law holds throughout the tourney. Participants are expected to give quarter to downed foes and poison is forbidden.


==Site Map==
==Site Map==
{{CaptionedImage|file=Site_Map.png|title=Site Map|align=right|width=400}}
{{CaptionedImage|file=SummerSolsticeSiteMap.png|title=Site Map|align=right|width=400}}
The map shows the layout of the OOC camping fields and the IC area. The grey lines in the in-character field are roads that go through the camps. These roads will be laid out with fencing pins and nylon rope until the start of the event. You must not pitch your tent in the road, the red hats are under instructions to move any tents pitched in the IC roads.
The map shows the layout of the OOC camping fields and the IC area. The grey lines in the in-character field are roads that go through the camps. These roads will be laid out with fencing pins and nylon rope until the start of the event. You must not pitch your tent in the road, the red hats are under instructions to move any tents pitched in the IC roads.


The OOC camping area will be laid out in lines with fencing pins and nylon rope. Any tent you pitch should be pitched so that it is as close as humanly possible to the guide rope. If you have travelled by car, then please park your car so that it is to the side of your tent and close to the guide rope. Do not pitch your tents in the wide lane between the guide ropes, this lane must be kept free for access.
The OOC camping area will be laid out in lines with fencing pins and nylon rope. Any tent you pitch should be pitched so that it is as close as humanly possible to the guide rope. If you have travelled by car, then please park your car so that it is to the side of your tent and close to the guide rope. Do not pitch your tents in the wide lane between the guide ropes, this lane must be kept free for access.


The Navarr have access to the adjacent section of woodland and may camp in their if they choose.
The Navarr have access to the adjacent section of woodland and may camp there if they choose.


==GOD==
===Young Player Camp===
Any enquiries that you have about your character, the game or the event can be dealt with at GOD. This is located in the OOC camping field, near the entrance to the IC area.
The section of the map labelled young player camp is prohibited to vehicles. This area will be roped off, so vehicles cannot enter the area (although you are welcome to park on the other side of the rope). This is one of the three demarcated areas, intended for use by young children throughout the event. The other area is the Navarr camp in the woods and the IC area around the academy. If you are the parent of guardian of a child [[http://empire.crew.profounddecisions.co.uk/empire-wiki/Information_for_under_7s#Avoid_the_IC_area_before_time-in|under 7]], then they must keep to a safe area before the event begins. There are no vehicles allowed on site, so once the event starts, children are welcome to go anywhere on the IC field.


==First Aid==
==Traders==
Qualified first aid staff are available at all times via GOD. Please report any medical problems to GOD or to any member of staff with a radio.
The following traders have booked for the event.
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===[http://www.angravedesigns.com/ Angrave Designs]===
Creators of the finest fantasy costume and bridal wear.
-->
===[http://asifbymagiccostumes.com/ As If By Magic]===
Creating custom makes for your delectation.


==Food and Drink==
===[http://history-explorer.co.uk/ Coelred Monger]===
Drinks and snacks are available from our fully IC tavern. The bar will be serving drinks on Thursday evening, but is OOC until time in on Friday.
Suppliers of replica costume and artefacts.


The caterers taking real money at this event are Feast, Caterporium and Appleby Coffee. Feast will be providing a wide range of hot and cold food in the OOC area. Caterporium will be providing sit-down meals in the IC area. Appleby Coffee will be providing a range of hot drinks and snacks.
===Iron Dwarf===
Handmade fire boxes.
{{CaptionedImage|file=Asher.jpg|align=right|width=350}}
===[http://www.battle-ready.com/ Battle Ready]===
Hand crafted leather goods.
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===[http://www.capapie.co.uk/ Cap-a-pie]===
Hand made high quality armour.
-->
===[http://www.chowsemporium.co.uk/ Chows Emporium]===
Costume, leather gloves, products related to drinking and accessories.


==Traders==
===[http://www.darkbladeuk.co.uk Darkblade]===
The following traders have booked for the event.
Leather Stuff.


===[http://www.evenlodestudio.com/ Evenlode Studio]===
===[http://www.evenlodestudio.com/ Evenlode Studio]===
Evenlode Studio supply a wide range of props and costume. These include all kinds of leather armour and costume, masks suitable for Empire, natural accessories and much much more.
Evenlode Studio supply a wide range of props and costume. These include all kinds of leather armour and costume, masks suitable for Empire, natural accessories and much much more.
===[http://www.eldritch.com/ Eldritch]===
Weapons and armour.


===[http://gems-costumes.co.uk/ Gem’s Trading Co]===
===[http://gems-costumes.co.uk/ Gem’s Trading Co]===
Costumes and leatherwork. Fine quality tailored garments and LRP props. Also a wide range of hand made leather items and missile weapons supplied by Arrow Kaster available to order.
Costumes and leatherwork. Fine quality tailored garments and LRP props. Also a wide range of hand made leather items and missile weapons supplied by Arrow Kaster available to order.
 
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===[http://www.darkbladeuk.co.uk Darkblade]===
===[http://www.thegrandexpedition.org/ Grand Expedition]===
Leather Stuff
Costume and jewellery and trips to foreign parts.
 
-->
===[http://havingalarp.com/ Having A Larp]===
===[http://havingalarp.com/ Having A Larp]===
Costume, weapons, armour and LARP accessories.
Costume, weapons, armour and LARP accessories.


===[http://www.tallowsfx.com Tallows]===
===[http://www.facebook.com/pages/In-your-dreams-fx/192314837505703?fref=ts In Your Dreams FX]===
Beautiful weapons and shields that are perfect for Empire.
Weapons, armour, masks and arrows.
 
<!--
===[http://www.skianmhor.co.uk Skian Mhor]===
===[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Irregular-Props/328388753859110 Irregular Props]===
Latex Weapons and props. Costume, armour, leatherwork, chainmail, tents and all types of LRP supplies and essentials.
Weapons, shields and mage implements designed especially for Empire.
-->
===[http://www.lightarmoury.co.uk/ Light Armouries]===
Supplier of latex weapons and props.


===[[Mandala Studios]]===
===[http://mandalastudios.co.uk/ Mandala Studios]===
High quality latex prosthetics and masks tailor made for the Empire campaign.
High quality latex prosthetics and masks tailor made for the Empire campaign.


===Shadowcraft===
===Millstream Forge===
Leather goods, costume, jewellery and a wide selection of roleplay props. A one stop shop for all your needs.
Metalwork - located next to Skian Mhor.
 
<!--
===[http://www.romanyrobes.co.uk Romany Robes]===
===[http://www.romanyrobes.co.uk Romany Robes]===
A range of beautiful costume at reasonable prices.
A range of beautiful costume at reasonable prices.
-->
===[http://www.saxonviolence.com/index.php Saxon Violence]===
A wide range of weapons suitable for Empire.


===[http://www.facebook.com/pages/Irregular-Props/328388753859110 Irregular Props]===
===[http://www.skianmhor.co.uk Skian Mhor]===
Weapons, shields and mage implements designed especially for Empire.
Latex Weapons and props. Costume, armour, leatherwork, chainmail, tents and all types of LRP supplies and essentials.


===[http://www.chowsemporium.co.uk/ Chows Emporium]===
===[http://www.tallowsfx.com Tallows]===
Costume, leather gloves, products related to drinking and accessories.
Beautiful weapons and shields that are perfect for Empire.
 
===[http://www.warriorswardrobe.co.uk/ Warriors Wardrobe]===
A wide range of costume made for Empire.


===[http://www.velvetglove.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ Velvet Glove Costumes]===
===[http://www.velvetglove.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ Velvet Glove Costumes]===
Costumes, make-up, prosthetics, jewellery with more to come!
Costumes, make-up, prosthetics, jewellery with more to come!


===[http://www.eldritch.com/ Eldritch]===
===[http://www.warriorswardrobe.co.uk/ Warriors Wardrobe]===
Weapons and armour.
A wide range of costume made for Empire.
 
===[http://www.battle-ready.com/ Battle Ready]===
Hand crafted leather goods.
 
===[http://www.saxonviolence.com/index.php Saxon Violence]===
A wide range of weapons suitable for Empire.


===[http://www.whiteroseapparel.com/index.htm White Rose Apparel]===
===[http://www.whiteroseapparel.com/index.htm White Rose Apparel]===
Beautiful armour.
Beautiful armour.
===[http://www.facebook.com/pages/In-your-dreams-fx/192314837505703?fref=ts In Your Dreams FX]===
Weapons, armour, masks and arrows.
===[http://www.capapie.co.uk/ Cap-a-pie]===
Hand made high quality armour.
===[http://www.thegrandexpedition.org/ Grand Expedition]===
Costume and jewellery and trips to foreign parts.

Latest revision as of 15:21, 29 January 2022

Overview

This page currently lists all the details that are specific for our third Empire event - the Summer Solstice. There is and additional page with event information which lists arrival and departure times and similar details that are common for all Empire events.

Battles

Instead of a set of skirmishes and two large battles, we are running five smaller one hour battles at Empire. These will follow the normal rules for battles; you may only participate in a single battle as your character and you must monster at least one of the other battles if you play a battle.

The battles are linked to the ongoing campaign and which battle opportunities to take is a decision made by the generals of the Imperial Military Council. To ensure that the player generals have the maximum possible choice, we have chosen to specify when a nation is monstering, rather than specify when they are playing. This allows the generals to choose their allies and maximises the politics available to those involved with the Military Council.

Battle Times

Each battle will last for around one hour. If you are monstering a battle, then please make your way to the monster tent at the time shown below.

Muster TimeNations Monstering
Saturday 10:00Highguard, The Brass Coast
Saturday 13:00Navarr, Varushka
Saturday 16:00The League, Urizen
Saturday 19:00Imperial Orcs, Wintermark
Sunday 10:00Dawn, The Marches

Playing a Battle

The Military Council will chose which of the five available battles to commit their nation to early Friday evening. All members of that nation are then eligible to participate in that battle. Details of the choices made will be available in the civil service hub tent in the centre of the market place and distributed to the camps via the egregores.

Banners that possess a mercenary banner may choose to use it to participate in a single battle of their choice during the weekend, instead of fighting with their nation.

Volunteering

If you are playing on one of the battles, then you must monster the battle listed for your nation above. Any player is welcome to monster any of the other battles if they wish to do so - anyone who volunteers to help by monstering an additional battle will receive a token that enables you to collect a free drink from the bar as thanks.

The Tourney

A grand Imperial tourney will be held at the Summer Solstice. Skilled smiths and artisans in the employ of the Conclave have laboured to produce a number of powerful magical items which will be presented to the winner and the runners up. The Tourney will take place in two stages with the opening rounds on Saturday afternoon and evening culminating in the final rounds being fought on Sunday.

The tourney takes place in the purpose built arena which is at the end of the market place. Citizens of the Empire are welcome to make use of the arena outside of the scheduled tourney times.

Participants

Each nation is able to field a band of up to forty to take part in the Tourney. Due to their large size, Highguard, The League, Wintermark, Navarr, The Marches and Varushka may choose to field two completely separate bands of 40 if they choose. Citizens may only participate in one of their nation's bands.

Choosing their Representatives

The egregores will work with interested citizens of each nation to decide how their champions are chosen. Citizens may choose to compete for the right to participate or adopt a different approach as they prefer. Whatever happens, a list of representatives who intend to fight must be presented to the civil servants in the Hub before 13:00 on Saturday. Those nations fielding two bands, must present two separate lists with the names of the participants.

Our civil service will arrange the schedule for the Tourney matches

Tourney Times

Tourney TimeTourney Contest
Saturday 15:00Opening Rounds
Saturday 18:00Opening Rounds
Sunday 12:00Quarter Finals
Sunday 14:00Final Rounds

Each session of the tourney will feature four battles, between bands from competing nations. Bands that are victorious on Saturday will fight again in the first session on Sunday. Those who go through to the finals will fight in two more battles in the final session on Sunday.

IC Rules

Each battle in the tourney will consist of a single grand melee between two bands chosen from the competing nations. It is perfectly acceptable to use potions, items and magic, but citizens should be aware that Imperial Law holds throughout the tourney. Participants are expected to give quarter to downed foes and poison is forbidden.

Site Map

Site Map

The map shows the layout of the OOC camping fields and the IC area. The grey lines in the in-character field are roads that go through the camps. These roads will be laid out with fencing pins and nylon rope until the start of the event. You must not pitch your tent in the road, the red hats are under instructions to move any tents pitched in the IC roads.

The OOC camping area will be laid out in lines with fencing pins and nylon rope. Any tent you pitch should be pitched so that it is as close as humanly possible to the guide rope. If you have travelled by car, then please park your car so that it is to the side of your tent and close to the guide rope. Do not pitch your tents in the wide lane between the guide ropes, this lane must be kept free for access.

The Navarr have access to the adjacent section of woodland and may camp there if they choose.

Young Player Camp

The section of the map labelled young player camp is prohibited to vehicles. This area will be roped off, so vehicles cannot enter the area (although you are welcome to park on the other side of the rope). This is one of the three demarcated areas, intended for use by young children throughout the event. The other area is the Navarr camp in the woods and the IC area around the academy. If you are the parent of guardian of a child [7], then they must keep to a safe area before the event begins. There are no vehicles allowed on site, so once the event starts, children are welcome to go anywhere on the IC field.

Traders

The following traders have booked for the event.

As If By Magic

Creating custom makes for your delectation.

Coelred Monger

Suppliers of replica costume and artefacts.

Iron Dwarf

Handmade fire boxes.

Asher.jpg

Battle Ready

Hand crafted leather goods.

Chows Emporium

Costume, leather gloves, products related to drinking and accessories.

Darkblade

Leather Stuff.

Evenlode Studio

Evenlode Studio supply a wide range of props and costume. These include all kinds of leather armour and costume, masks suitable for Empire, natural accessories and much much more.

Eldritch

Weapons and armour.

Gem’s Trading Co

Costumes and leatherwork. Fine quality tailored garments and LRP props. Also a wide range of hand made leather items and missile weapons supplied by Arrow Kaster available to order.

Having A Larp

Costume, weapons, armour and LARP accessories.

In Your Dreams FX

Weapons, armour, masks and arrows.

Light Armouries

Supplier of latex weapons and props.

Mandala Studios

High quality latex prosthetics and masks tailor made for the Empire campaign.

Millstream Forge

Metalwork - located next to Skian Mhor.

Saxon Violence

A wide range of weapons suitable for Empire.

Skian Mhor

Latex Weapons and props. Costume, armour, leatherwork, chainmail, tents and all types of LRP supplies and essentials.

Tallows

Beautiful weapons and shields that are perfect for Empire.

Velvet Glove Costumes

Costumes, make-up, prosthetics, jewellery with more to come!

Warriors Wardrobe

A wide range of costume made for Empire.

White Rose Apparel

Beautiful armour.

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