Mi Lords and Ladies, it is with grave tidings I come before you this day. Our land, our small shire, has been devastated by raids, razing our cities and ravishing our countryside. Several armies of savage beasts have joined under one banner to wipe the existence of our group from the face of Amtgardia.
Several towns have been destroyed, and our refugees gather most pitifully in a ragtag lot, forming a makeshift army among the desert dwellers, the spiders, and the gypsies.
Although aid has been offered from our closest neighbors, we fear it is not enough. A darkness that brings knights to their knees and which wizards cannot tame threatens our very existence, and perhaps that of all southern Amtgardia.
Beginning in the day of Friday the 8th of October and in the year 2010 by his majesty's reckoning, a battle for the fate of the southern realm of Drifting Winds will begin. This weekend battle has been agreed upon to be fought using rules inspired by the Knoblander games.
War of the Ruins
A weekend long single battlegame scenario, using many rules adapted from the Knoblander events, and new RP rules to enhance the flavor of Live Action Role Play. A full list of these rules can be found at this link: http://www.highoasis.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=188
This event will take place at the Mingus Mountain Campgrounds off of State HWY 89A between Prescott Valley and Jerome, AZ. There are signs posted by the US Forestry leading from 89A to the Mingus Mountain Campground. Additional Amtgard Event signs will be posted to help guide any travelers.
From Prescott Valley, take 89A north towards Jerome. From Jerome, take 89A towards Prescott Valley. The exact coordinates to the JCT of 89A and Forest RT 104 are 34*42'26.56"N by 112*08'59.84"W. Turn EAST (right from PV, left from Jerome) onto FR 104. Follow FR 104 EAST up the mountain to the intersection of FR 413, just before the Mingus Mountain Campgrounds. Turn right (the only direction onto this road). Follow Amtgard Event signs.
There are no amenities, and only one port-a-pot. Gallon jugs of water will be available, as will a small shire staffed general store selling snacks, drinks, and small overlooked necessities.
The schedule is as follows:
Friday Evening
7 pm until done: Ditch-a-thon. Get a sponsor to pay $1 for every hour you ditch without taking a break. Winner will gain a relic for the war.
8 pm: Chess tourney. Winner gains relic for the war.
9 pm: Bardic competition. Theme is heroic battles. Winner gains a relic for the war.
After bardic, get to sleep. Lay on will start before dawn.
Saturday
Sometime before dawn...: Lay on. A single 12-16 hour long full class battlegame scenario. Secure the ruins of South Village, discover the secret of the Horde, and lead the Alliance to victory!
Saturday Night
Victory celebration! BYOB, but be responsible. The closest hospital is 45 minutes through mountainy roads. If you try to fly down them, you will succeed.
