The Rift has closed, and shows no sign of reopening. As the people of Consequence go about their days, something else seems to stir in the Riftside town.

The monstrous stag-beast that brought the Summer Fair to a close three days ago has not been spotted since but Vanguard is not taking any chances. Armed officers have formed a perimeter around the town in case it returns, their presence evident only by the flickering lanterns distantly observed through the woods each night.

Taking advantage of the reduced Vanguard presence in the town proper, Consequence’s mining contractors have seized their opportunity and declared a strike, citing as cause (in addition to hazardous conditions and long hours,) some malevolent force lurking in the tunnels. Perhaps it is these tensions that have exacerbated the lingering sense of fatigue that rests on the shoulders of the townsfolk.

Governor Acerbi however seems oddly upbeat, despite appearing to take little rest. With a significant number of her officers assigned to perimeter patrol, she has seemingly raised the bar of which crimes are worth Vanguard’s time to investigate. There is some unease surrounding the freedoms granted to a number of the convict labourers under the command of the newest Warden, however Marlene Holtz seems capable enough to keep them out of trouble so far.

Madame Opal and her Carnival of Wonders have been raising spirits in town at a time when entertainment and distraction are in high demand. They continue the fine tradition of the Carnival as a refuge for those who don’t fit in elsewhere. Professor Mackillop and the Smithsonian Expedition, for their part, have thrown themselves into the work of studying the Riftside region and are taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the current situation.

In science news, Vanguard’s R&D division is poised to grant permits (free of charge!) to those wishing to research the ‘newly discovered’ polychromatic mineral known as Cruspetramite. While previous indiscretions will be overlooked, possession of the mineral without a permit will be considered an offense going forward. In addition, rumour has it that Professor Mackillop is leading a team of scientists, including Mister Bell and Master Tesla, in developing a method to communicate with Stateside Consequence. Welcome news, as the uncertainty of a possible return through the Rift threatens to become unbearable.

This is the second weekend event in the Consequence LARP campaign. There will be places for 44 players (11 per faction), and 50 crew. Please email consequencelarp@gmail.com to be placed on the waiting list if you have not already.

The event will begin on Friday 6th of November at 7pm and will run through the weekend until the following Sunday at 3pm. It is being held at Brookfield Scout Camp, Wainuiomata, Wellington, New Zealand. Participants who do not arrive at the venue in time for briefing will be asked to wait until they have been briefed before joining the game.

REFUND POLICY

Illness: If you are unable to attend due to illness, your game fee will be put forward to a future event.

Other Reasons: We will refund a portion of your fees at our discretion.

Transferal: Player tickets are transferable conditional on Game Master approval. Crew tickets are transferable but the Game Masters must be informed so we have an accurate record of who is attending.

Participation Refusal: If the Consequence GM team decides to refuse you participation (see below), your ticket costs will be refunded in full.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Consequence is a hobby event run by a Game Master team that is volunteering their time. We strive to be inclusive, however, we want to stress that no one has an automatic right to attend our events. The Consequence GM team reserves the right to refuse your participation in this event for any reason including but not limited to:

* Behaviour at other events (including online) that contravenes the NZLARPS Code of Conduct (https://nzlarps.org/resources/conduct/,) and/or causes other Consequence participants unease, discomfort or alarm.

* Behaviour at other events (including online) that lead the GM team to believe that participant will not behave in line with Consequence community and artistic values, including negative game play style, bullying or trolling, unsafe combat or role playing practices, or any other behaviour we deem detrimental to the project.

* Lack of communication with the GM team.

* If the GM team and participant cannot reach a compromise on creative differences.

* Annoying the GM team so much that we don't want to spend any more time on you (we're volunteers, after all.)

* Bringing the game or LARP community into disrepute.

All solo participants must be 16 years of age or older. Minors may be allowed at the GM Team's discretion, however they must be accompanied by a paying parent or guardian at all times during the event.

Alcohol is able to be consumed at the event, however we ask that this is done sensibly in the designated Casino/Bar area and after main plot has wrapped up for the evening. There is to be zero participation in any combat after consuming alcohol. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in being asked to leave the event.

For more information please visit our Facebook Group or email consequencelarp@gmail.com.