***NOTE: If you are unable to make it before the official start time, it is your responsibility to discreetly notify Staff and get checked-in and NOT disturb the game in progress. ***

=Event Story=

Stories of hardship and glory travel up from the southern front, where Newhope and Clan Stormjarl’s forces have successfully bridged their frontlines at a difficult cost. Clan Grimward’s raiders at sea remain a threat, but cannot stop the supplies and aid reaching Clan Stormjarl via the new land-bridge. Meanwhile, whispers travel the former lands of Clan Shattered Spear. The flame of resistance that had fought for freedom and revenge over the last few months… is snuffed out. Survivors, freed thralls, and figures important to the clan’s future begin to emerge from the Great Forest after escaping Clan Stonetooth’s grasp, allowing more of Shattered Spear’s people to be reunited in their current home within Clan Nightriver.

As the heat of summer begins to arrive though, news quickly travels from Hammerfall. The mixed army of Aldorian Marines, Shattered Spear remnant warpacks, and Clan Goldenfield warpacks had continued their advance against Clan Ironmound over the last month, but reports begin to arrive confirming that Clan Ironmound has successfully pulled their lines back to the Hammerfall area, and are now bolstered by their prepared defensive positions. The towns of Bladehome and Shieldhaven remain stranded behind Ironmound’s lines and under constant siege since last year. The two walled towns still stand, but may be at risk of falling if the sieges last much longer, making the need to push Ironmound back further a critical effort before the army of Clan Stonetooth returns to this frontline to attack once again. Any attempted advances by allies have already proven costly though, with Ironmound’s defensive tactics proving to be difficult to crack.

Unexpectedly, the call for aid from any available allies comes not from martial forces in the area, but instead from Jarl Laela Nightriver, Ambassador of Clan Nightriver. Through her efforts, contact has been made directly with Clan Ironmound’s Clanleader, Gustav Ironmound, who has agreed to a meeting of delegates on the frontlines to receive discussion and be heard in return. Contact has been successful, but due to being enemies Ironmound has sent terms.

Their time has been offered up, but requires payments of services, honorbound, or resources to be made to their clan in trade. After a trade is agreed upon, Ironmound’s leaders will allow discussion to happen for as long as battle happens, as enemies of this war. Some may see this as too high of demands from the clan, but others see that Ironmound even just becoming neutral could put them at great risk of angering both Clans Grimward and Stonetooth enough for invasion, making their homeland’s surrounded situation a lethal one for their people. Thus, Ambassador Laela’s calls for aid are not just for those who have words to speak, but also those who have offerings to provide and those skilled in combat to fight while discussions happen.

For those who have fought against Ironmound, their developing hatred for their current allies of Clan Stonetooth has become as well known as their honor strict culture. Many believe that the clan had no interest in fighting in this war, and would have been neutral if not for their pact with Clan Grimward and their clan’s precarious location as the war developed after the first year. With that, some like Jarl Laela see the war’s new situation as an opportunity to help the clan’s return to neutrality with honorable trade, or with luck maybe even convince them with enough aid to switch sides all together.

Rumors have it that Clan Ironmound has been pressured to fully apply themselves to the war on Grimward’s side, so if persuasions fail it may see the sieges of Bladehome and Shieldhaven severely worsen as Stonetooth’s armies are soon to return to the frontlines.

= EVENT SPECIAL MECHANICS =

1) Event Theme: “Deals, Politics, and Combat” Event:

This event will take place in Hammerfall and be focused on attempts to convince Clan Ironmound to become neutral or switch sides. The event will consist of a repeating cycle, starting with making trade deals, determining terms of battle, and then holding discussion for as long as the battle lasts. Creativity and cultural knowledge may be factors to success.

• Trade Deals – Each time, before meeting with Clan Ironmound leadership, players must determine what will be offered up for the clan’s time and consideration. This can be a wide variety of options, with a couple examples being resources and materials, or individuals and units offered as honorbound for service to Clan Ironmound. On top of this, players may ante additional services and offerings to gain additional time or to cut different deals.
• Terms of Battle – After the trade is agreed upon, forces must be brought up to battle Ironmound’s warriors. With Ironmound’s known honor, many expect this combat to only be lethal if decided in terms or if neither side comes to yield during the clashing of iron.
• Discussions – As battle commences, Ironmound’s delegates will allow for players to present information, arguments, or to continue prior discussions. This will only last for as long as the battle continues, and if there is a pause in fighting or Ironmound finds its enemies to be intentionally stalling, then discussions will be paused until proper fighting continues.

2) Travel Dangers:
Due to the success of the land-bridge between Newhope and Clan Stormjarl forces, moving forward characters and units moving to and from mainland Stormjarl will no longer be guaranteed to roll travel danger rolls. Additionally, given the unique situation with the besieged towns of Bladehome and Shieldhaven, Ironmound has agreed to escort their warriors, leaders, and support to the location of the battles and talks; and then afterwards will be returning everyone to their towns for the sieges to continue.

3) Pre-Event Setup:
The event will primarily take place in the Outpost, where players will be allowed to pre-event set-up. Spaces can be reserved via Downtime Actions or Org Actions, then the remaining space is first-come-first-served on the event days.

4) Specific NPC Roles:
NPC players can expect to be representing the martial or political forces of Clan Ironmound, or for the mixed forces aligned with Clan Nightriver. In addition to the expected combat and political NPC roles, there will also be other NPC roles available for both sides of the scenario (menders, healers, casters, etc).

5) Story Arc Special NPC Roles:
This event will bring us to the conclusion of the Clan Goldenfield story arc that started in March. If you played an NPC in March or April, then if interested you might be able to return as that role in June. Staff will ensure that priority event roles are filled first, but will also look to bring back past roles as able depending on signups.

6) Decorum & Out-Of-Game Clarifications:
Please note that the entire in-game area is monitored for decorum, immersion, and in-game discussions. Players will call each other on Decorum if they are not following this. However, please make an effort to check-in with others and make clear “Out of Game” clarifications discreetly if needed.

There is no cost/charge/entry fee required to participate in this event and all are welcome to participate regardless of their membership status or not. However, certain perks require additional membership.

You MUST do BOTH (pre-register AND select/pay for your chosen membership services) before you are considered fully pre-registered for an event!

=FOOD, WATER, PROPERTY, AND SAFETY INFO=

– You may use Hawkins Tower as a look-out/archers post; max of 2 people up top at once.
– The bridges are to be used for traversal only; no fighting on the bridges.
– 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.
– Our property usually gets a lot of ticks early on and then a lot of mosquitos during mosquito season. Please plan accordingly with bug spray, layers, etc!
– Our property is a wetlands and has run-off creeks and soaks up water considerably in the spring melt and if there is steady rain in the area. Players should be prepared for mud and muck or even standing water on parts of the property. Some players buy rubber boots and alter them to pass decorum, others have water-proof boots, others simply prepare a change of socks/shoes for when they get wet. Take the time to plan this out for your garb and footwear!

= WEATHER CONDITIONS, PARKING, & DRIVEWAY=

– Make sure to plan to bring weather/temperature appropriate base layers.
*** Base/thermal layers do not need to fit Decorum but outer layers do… please make sure you get your garb checked! PLAN ACCORDINGLY! ***
– There is ample room on the gravel pad to park 8-10 vehicles, even in rainy/muddy/snowy conditions.
– Make sure you check with Staff before driving into the parking area in case it is muddy/rutted. When in doubt, park on the pad/road and then ask for help.
– Because of the wet nature of the property, the parking lot may not be easily accessible if it rains/snows before or during the event. 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.
– If you park on the road, all participants must do their best to park ALL VEHICLE WHEELS off of the road and on the grass. An easy way to remember this; if you can park and all 4 tires are in the grass, you are good.

= SAFETY RULES =

– A number of Staff and approved players are trained or able to assist during emergencies (Raised hands will be shown during briefing). Staff have access to a Snake Bite/CPR/First Aid Kit if needed. In case of any emergencies, immediately contact Staff and let them handle it.
– Make sure you adhere to our Alcohol and Tobacco guidelines; no one under the age of 21 can consume Alcohol or Tobacco products. These products CANNOT be sold for real-world money and serving them to a minor will get you ejected from the LARP. *** Check the PC cards/NPC sheets/discreetly check for IDs. ***
– If at any time a player feels uncomfortable or unsafe due to role play, be aware of our “Out of Game Stop” call. Please use this discreetly and/or contact Staff if needed.
– If at any time a player needs to remove themselves, physically or mentally, from the game please do so as discreetly as possible. Notify staff if possible or coordinate staff if you cannot do this discreetly.
– Be aware of proper encroaching, medium hit strength, and be courteous to others.
– If flooded, the Bridge is for traversal only; do not fight on it, don’t attack anyone on it, let them move beyond the flooded spots and then reengage. If the property is NOT flooded, do not use the bridge at all in combat! Use the terrain around it.

COVID 19 RESTRICTIONS & PRECAUTIONS

– All players ages 5+ must be either fully Covid-19 Vaccinated, be medically exempt (pre-approval needed and this includes children under the age of 5), or be in the process of getting vaccinated. This will be handled at Check-In.
– All players are REQUIRED to wear masks UNTIL they have Covid-19 Vaccination Proof on record with us. Masks are no longer required to be worn before check-in as long as players have their Covid-19 Vaccination on file and they do not have concerning symptoms.
– Players are required to do symptom checking at registration/Check-In.
– Players can still be asked to wear a mask if they have concerning symptoms/exposure and any questions about this should be asked ahead of time for Staff to coordinate.
– For full information regarding our Covid-19 Restrictions & Guidelines, click the link below:
lasthope.kitsufox.com/wiki/covid-19-policy-practices/

== CUT-OFF DATE, SKILLS, & PLAYER INFO ==

= MONTHLY EVENT CUT-OFF DATE =
– The Monthly Event Cut-Off date is a deadline that is critical to the preparation of the monthly story/event. This allows us to prepare PC bags, write NPC more detailed roles, finalize mechanics based on who we know is planning on attending, and properly tie in player influences like Resources and Organizations.
– The Event Cut-Off date for this event is Wednesday, May 13th.
– Players that want a more detailed NPC role must purchase the applicable membership AND signup for the event by that date.
– Players that want a guaranteed spot for their PC must sign-up by this date.
– Players that want to be added to the Prize Giveaway for the month must signup by that date.

= PC SKILL UPDATES =
– If you sign-up and choose a membership by the Event Cut-Off date, staff will prepare your PC bag with items, coin, and condition ahead of time.
– If you have updates to your PC, do them ahead of time and email us the changes.
– The deadline for these PC skill changes is the Monday before the event!
– If we have time then we can update your PC skills at an event. *** There is no guarantee we can do this at an event due to the registration time needs. ***

= ATTENDING EVENT BONUSES =
– Players attending events in-person are granted several bonuses:
– A PC may roll applicable Profession and/or Tradeskill rolls for coin/affects. You MUST bring your trade manual to check-in to make your rolls.
– A PC may open and review applicable Lore cards at Check-In (and copy them over into their own Lore books if they so choose)
– PCs that are part of an Organization may earn +1 Organization Exp per event day that they attend and prominently display Org heraldry. Bring and show your heraldry to check-in!
– PCs that are part of an Organization may earn +1 Organization Exp for attending and prominently displaying Organization Standard/Banner (Min 3 PCs) Please tell check-in that you will be displaying a banner!

= DOWNTIME ACTIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, & LORE SKILL USAGE =
– Players may have a PC(s) use Downtime Actions to make an impact on an event.
– Organizations may pledge their monthly Actions and/or applicable Units to make an impact on an event.
– Downtime Actions & Org Actions influencing this event must submitted by the Monthly Event Cut-Off date OR the 10th (Whichever is first)
– Relevant information gained or a summary of the influence of these efforts will be available at Check-In at the event; a player must attend to be able to see that info.
– IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ASK FOR THAT INFO!
– PCs with applicable Lore skills may have access to certain 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!
– You may not take these Lore cards but you are welcome to copy the information they have into your own Lore book but it must be done at Check-In.

= PC SPOTS & LATE PLAYERS =
– To guarantee a spot for your PC at this event you must sign-up and pay for membership services before the Monthly Event Cut-Off date.
– If you sign-up after this date, we will coordinate a waiting list for players wanting to play their PCs.
– If NPC roles are needed, you will be notified before an event what those roles are so you can prepare.
– If NPC roles are not needed, you will be notified that you’re approved to play your PC.
– This helps us balance event mechanics and needed NPC roles to adequately facilitate an event but still allows ample opportunity for players to guarantee being able to show up as their PC.

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.
– 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 lasthopelarp@gmail.com address to let us know.
– This allows us to prep their NPC materials or pull their PC cards prepare their items/coin for when they arrive. Failure to do this may result in a forced NPC role if the player arrives after the briefing as all registration supplies are packed up and put away.
– 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.

= MANDATORY CHECK-OUT =
– All players are required to properly check-out at every event; this means that all in-game items and PC cards with PC conditions will be turned over to Staff for proper record keeping.
– We will be doing a dedicated Check-Out after each day.
– If you plan on leaving before the end of the event day/scheduled Check-Out time, it is your responsibility to seek out Staff in order to properly check-out.
– 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.

== SPONSORSHIP ==

=Wizard Quest=
Our continued sponsorship for 2026 is Wizard Quest! Mention the LARP for a local’s discount and remember to share with us a picture of you attending for cross-promotion EXP!
www.wizardquest.com/
Wizard Quest in Wisconsin Dells
400 Broadway Ave
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

== HELP! THIS IS MY FIRST EVENT! ==

– It is understandable (and normal) to be completely lost and overwhelmed coming to your first event.
– Staff and/or Veteran players will be on hand to help guide you and answer questions. We want your first event experience to be a positive one!
– It is very normal for staff and players to be running around doing things to get the event going on time; you may need to seek out someone with a gold belt flag and ask for assistance.

UPON ARRIVAL
– When you arrive, the most important thing is checking to see if you need to park in specific areas.
– Make your way to Check-In, wherever that is for the event. This will be where a number of players are at and also where Staff are at checking people into the game. This is also where Staff can guide you to the proper areas (such as New Player Helpers or NPC Wranglers)

AFTER CHECK-IN
– Once you have checked in, the most important person/station for you to search for is the “NPC Wrangler”. This is usually 1-2 Staff members that are taking care of garbing up and handing out NPC roles.
– There will be time available to make sure you are prepped for your NPC role. This is a great opportunity to ask questions!
– If you need anything else from your vehicle or for any setup, this would be the time to do so.

BEFORE BRIEFING
– Once you have your NPC role and you know who you can contact for questions, there is usually extra time before the event briefing.
– During this time, we will do a Combat Tutorial so you know the basics of combat. This usually takes about 30 minutes, so try to factor that into your event arrival time.
– There will be announcements of when briefing will take place; make sure you are available to listen to the briefing of an event as it covers a lot of story, safety, and property information.

AFTER BRIEFING
– Normally right after briefing, all NPCs and the NPC Wranglers are assembled into a group to discuss NPC roles, any connections they may have, answer more questions, and review the overall event theme/goal.

DURING EVENTS
– Once “Game On” is called, it is very important to maintain decorum in the game area. This can be very intimidating at first!
– If you need anything, please discreetly find a gold belt flag staff member and ask for assistance. Most of the time we will move off to the side for a quick out-of-game clarification or move out of the game area entirely to be able to have a full discussion.
– If you are confused on what to do, please seek out staff discreetly to double check your NPC motives and goals or discuss ideas on what you can do.

AFTER THE EVENT
– All of your borrowed garb, gear, coin, etc will get returned back to the NPC Wrangler as soon as the event is over.
– This will also be a chance to discuss any meaningful interactions you had as an NPC that we might want to follow up on
– The NPC Wrangler and potentially other staff will be available to answer any questions you have.

For more New Player Info, please click the link below:
lasthope.kitsufox.com/new-player-information/