Finally, the Emerald Isle is ripe to be retaken by the Loyalist forces. Queen Claudia Braidenburg has received word from Niamh, the arch-fae who was released from Maeve's vault beneath Ventura Bay. She has reclaimed her demesne upon the Isle which boasts a good harbour and fortifications. She is confident that, with assistance, she can pacify the hostile factions.

Of more dire note, is the warning of the arch-fae Oberon. Red Avalonian forces roam the Isle in strength, and are seeking the grove of the Elder Tree - the holiest and most powerful of Fae sites. Oberon states that it is in the interests of all that the Loyalists lay claim to the grove before their enemies do.

By apparent happenstance, Ghassan, First Sword of the Tribes, has sent forth the armies of the Free Tribes to take the Emerald Isle, seeking a place called “The Forge of the Gods”. He has promised marginal cooperation with the Loyalist forces so long as they yield the occupation and looting of this forge to “The True Heirs of the Empire”. Spymaster reports indicate that they have seen heavy conflict with the orange djinn of Forzia during their landing, and that the forces of the Burning Sands are a very present threat here as well, as are the djinn-marked Fae who serve them.

Into this perilous but promising situation, the Loyalists plunge... however, when they first set foot upon the Isle itself, all those who bear the abilities foretelling magic (be they God-Touched, Oracles or Dreamers) cry out with one voice:

"The Nameless One lies dreaming in the sunken city of stars.
Yet his shadow moves across the surface of the deep.
Woe betide those who witness her wakening.
For these witnesses will be Heralds of Woe unto the world.

For I saw the Heralds spewing foul prophecy and madness from their mouths.
I beheld the foulness of their truth and it turned me.
Enlightenment can only be found in the blackest of nights.
Redemption, by those who grasp at insanity to see the light.

Beware the wordless ones and their mad mistress.
Beware the plight of the pale demons lest you join them in their feast.
The strength of the ageless will be turned against your own.
The curse of ages can only be undone by restitching the shadow.

Upon the hilltop temple will he rest, sloughing the cocoon of her hibernation.
Transfiguration… the goal of any priest, will come too soon and not be welcome.
Yet the Nameless One MUST BE NAMED. THE MUTE MUST SPEAK.
THE EMPRESS WHO HAS BECOME A SLAVE MUST BE BROKEN AND FREED.
AND THE TREE MUST YIELD ITS POISON OR SEE FLAME.

BEHOLD I SAY UNTO YOU - THE PROXY WAR DRAWS TO A CLOSE.
THE FOUR SIT IN JUDGEMENT OF THE SEVEN, AND THE THREE OF THE FOUR.
THE ANCIENTS RETURN, AS IS THEIR DUE, BUT THE EVIL THEY MARRIED RETURNS WITH THEM.
THE SKY IS BROKEN. IT WEEPS BLACK TEARS.

WE WILL MISS THE COLD.
WE WILL MISS THE COLD.
WE WILL MISS THE COLD WHEN ALL IS DARKNESS."
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This is the third weekend event in the Exile LARP campaign. There will be places for 45 players (15 per faction), and 30 crew. Returning and approved new players will take preference and ticket sales for them open on Tuesday 11th of September. For any new players there is currently a waiting list. Please email us at gm@exilelarp.co.nz to be placed on it. Crew tickets are on sale from the 11th as well, and there is an early bird price for those who purchase in the first month. All tickets are first come first served and will be sold via Eventbrite.

The event will begin on Friday 23th of November at 7pm and will run through the weekend until Sunday 25th of November at 2pm. It is being held at Hunua Falls Camp, 203 Falls Rd, Hunua.

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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 Exile GM team decides to refuse you participation (see below), your ticket costs will be refunded in full.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Exile 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 Exile 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, and/or causes other Exile 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 Exile 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.

This game is set at a dry venue, which means there must be no alcohol stored or consumed during the event. Failure to adhere to this policy will result in being asked to leave the event.

Exile - Act Three - The Thief of Duty