05.25 - 📝 April 2025 BOD Meeting Highlights 📝

📝 April 2025 BOD Meeting Highlights 📝

Here are the key takeaways from the recent Board of Directors meeting:

✅ Rob Hubbard has been appointed as BLD 1st - Congratulations and thank you for stepping into this role!

🍽️ Winter Feast 2026 - The event budget has been approved, and we are now accepting applications for the next Feast Coordinator. Interested in running it? Be sure to apply before applications close on June 1st.
🔗 Apply here: https://forms.gle/kL9ju9s2zhAMxsTbA

✨ Spell Codex Update - An update to the spell codex was approved.
🔗 Review the changes at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UkLgCUkbjPpPoUpGcLDqs8HRR6_9_QOS/view
🔗 View the updated Codex at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MeefhzffmSLFhGVIeBnh6RkGqlqCFevL/view?usp=drive_link

📃 Policy Document Changes

⚈ A minor wording update was made to 1.3-KGE-SPS 25.01, point 7.2, to clarify that interview formats are flexible and remove the one-month limit on position postings.

⚈ The contents of 1.6-KGE-DSC 21.02 will be moved into 1.7-KGE-CoC-23.10, and 1.6 will be deleted.

📅 Next BOD Meeting - Mark your calendars for July 13th!

🗳️ BOD Elections Are Coming - If you qualify for Veteran membership, don’t forget to renew or upgrade ASAP to qualify to vote! The Odd Year Rep and Treasurer seats are up for reelection this year.

05.22 - Step back

Good day adventurers.

We will be extending the playtest of Skill: Step Back through the 2025 Season. All Players and even some NPCs will be able to use the following skill once per day.

Skill: Step Back: This ability is used with a strike and verbal call of "Step Back" that cannot have damage attached to it. The strike does not need to be successful and cannot be stopped. The target must take 2 steps back before continuing in combat. Target must be within a 2 feet range of user. This ability can not be used to interrupt a spell.

(This ability simulates pushing someone away from you)
Playmaster Staff

05.15 - May Event Teaser

Spring has come to Illveresh! The flowers are in full bloom, the citizens are making merry, delicious gossip is on the ears of one and all, and in the wilderness nearby the swamp itself is waking up heralding its own plans.

Then you feel the tremors. The earth itself is in an uproar. Houses are destabilizing, fires are spreading, and all are panicked. It’s as if something sinister is moving beneath Illveresh itself!

Yet the Kingdom of Novashan has other problems. Novashan has won a costly victory against Narrdmyr on the southern border and the corpses of friend and foe alike are piled throughout a countryside painted red with blood. There are rumors that the valiant Sir Korra was slain but no body can be found. Others claim her corpse has been captured by Narrdmyr in a deadly game of ransom.

And in the midst of this, visitors are descending on the swamp. Do they offer help? Maybe some? More likely they bring more harm. Only time will tell…

Lucy Richardson - Game Operations Staff

05.13 - From the Desk of CBM1st

Hello everyone!
Just your CBM crew here to let you know, with the exception to a few clarifications, your character sheet updates for the April 2025 live event and the prior Live RPO event updates have been completed!
As always, if you find something of concern or issue or you didn't get an update, please feel free to reach out to us at cbm@kanar.club and I am sure we can work together to get it taken care of!
All of that aside, have a great rest of the week and we will see you all on-field soon!
Glen "Rath" Adkins
CBM1st

05.12 - Econ

Hello! 
Happy May! We are excited to see you at the upcoming May In-Person event. Please see the updated bank hours, as they have changed. We will be available for bank transactions on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Friday: 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

We look forward to seeing you!
Econ Staff

05.07 - Getting Involved with Kanar Staff

Getting Involved with Kanar Staff Are you passionate about Kanar and looking for ways to contribute beyond playing? Joining staff is a great way to help shape the game and community while gaining a deeper connection to its operations. This guide will give you an overview of staff expectations, how to join, and what each department does.

What Does Staff Do?
Staff members are responsible for keeping Kanar running, whether that’s through logistics, safety, storytelling, or maintaining game mechanics. Responsibilities vary by department, but all staff members are expected to:
✅ Be reliable and communicative
✅ Work with others to improve and maintain the game
✅ Follow Kanar’s rules and uphold a positive environment
✅ Commit time and effort to their role
Note: Only the 1st of each department receives discounted event rates.

Departments & Their Roles

KGE Support Staff
These teams work behind the scenes to ensure the infrastructure and safety of events.
Safety Department: Ensures safety protocols are followed during events, including managing fire safety and emergency procedures. Building & Land Department (BLD): Responsible for the upkeep of our event sites, land management, and coordinating workdays for volunteers.
Media & Technology: Manages the KGE website and technological needs of the organization, ensuring content is up-to-date and accessible.
Quartermaster Department (QM): Maintains and tracks costumes and props used at KGE events. Ensures the inventory is well-maintained and accessible.

K1 Game Operations Staff
These teams help create and manage the gameplay experience during K1 events, providing immersive and enjoyable storylines. Play Masters (PM): Manage game rules and enforce safety on the field. They ensure that events are played fairly and that rules are upheld.
Character Book Masters (CBM): Responsible for maintaining and updating character records, ensuring that all member information is accurate and current.
Game Masters (GM): Oversee event storylines, NPCs, and encounters. They ensure that events are engaging, balanced, and fun for everyone involved.
Economics Marshals (Econ): Manage the in-game economy and ensure that game mechanics around trading, money, and loot are fair.
Mystic Quill: Runs the in-game newspaper, writing articles and in-game content for players.

Want to Get Involved?
If you’re interested in joining a department, the best way to start is by emailing the department to express your interest and introduce yourself! Some departments may have additional steps, such as training or interviews, but reaching out is always the first step. If you’re unsure which department is the best fit, feel free to ask for guidance from leadership or other staff members. Your efforts help shape the game and keep the magic of Kanar alive—thank you for considering joining staff!

05.01 - PM Announcement

Hello Players,

After much discussion it has been decided that players with martial skills that no one else has can learn the next level of it in town free of coin charge.

For example, if you have 3 death strikes with longsword and no one else has this skill, you can learn death strike #4 in town without gold cost. You would still need to spend the XP.

-The PM Team

05.01 - Opening for the Feast 2026 Coordinator

🍽️ KANAR Feast 2026 🎉
We are pleased to announce that the Feast 2026 Coordinator position is open! 📣
This is your opportunity to help shape one of our most beloved events of the year.
If you’re excited about planning magical meals 🪄🍲, coordinating logistics 📦📝, and creating an unforgettable in and out of game atmosphere 🌟🎭 for our community, then this is a fantastic way to get or stay involved!
To apply, we have created a form to help gauge your interest. 👉 Please fill out the form using the following link: https://forms.gle/kL9ju9s2zhAMxsTbA 📝
🗓️ The position will be open for applications for the month of May, with May 31st being the last day for submissions.
If you have questions, feel free to reach out we’re always happy to chat! 💬
📧 The email of the Board of Directors is: bod@kanar.club Let’s make Feast 2026 the best one yet! 🏰🍷✨
~Christian Colarossi
KANAR Secretary 🖋️