December Announcements (12.17)

12.17 - 2024 Rulebook changelog

Dear Players,

The 2024 rulebook changelog has been completed and has been added to the website for your convenience. https://kanar.club/downloads

Thanks for your involvement!
~Media team

12.15 - 2024 Rulebook Partial Character Rerolls

Dear Players,

We hope you are having a great winter. We are excited to see you again in March for more mysteries and adventures! The Game Staff Operations Managers met and voted unanimously to allow the following partial rerolls at the beginning of the 2024 season because of the new rule book! To partial reroll your character if you qualify under the allowances below please contact the Character Book Marshall at cbm@kanar.club.

Allowances for Partial Rerolls with the release of the 2024 rulebook.

If you have bardic spell slots and associated bardic skills and you don't like the new bardic spell list you may refund all your bardic spell slots and related bardic skills.

If you are a rogue with bardic spell slots and associated bardic skills and don't like the new bardic spell list you may refund your bardic spell slots and related bardic skills and change class but you are required to keep all your other skills.

Weapon size change. If you want to change your weapons skills up 1 size or down 1 size because of the size changes to Physical Representations of weapons you may. This includes your skills tied to that weapon.

Anything outside of this structure will be reviewed by the GSOM on a case-by-case basis.

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments regarding the new rulebook please contact the GSOM at gsom@kanar.club

Selflessly Yours,
The Game Operations Management Team

12.15 -Fighter Certification

Dear Players,

The playmaster staff would like to take this time to let everyone know they are requiring recertification of all club members before they enter the field of play to recertify for fighting safety for the 2024 season. Please see a member of the Playmaster staff to recertify in the parking lot at the event.

Thank you for your time,
The Playmaster Team

12.15 - 2024 Rulebook

Dear Players,

We are happy to bring you the 2024 rulebook. The version you are receiving is not in its final format. We are excited to get it out to you though so you can start familiarizing yourself with it for the 2024 season. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to reach out to the playmaster staff! You will notice there are no subclasses in the book. The BoD and the PM staff are working hard to get subclasses finalized in committee with the hopes that we can bring you the subclasses in January!

Jeremiah Klabis,
Playmaster 1st

12.12 - End of the Year Club Contributions

Did you max out on your donations to KGE this year? There is still have time to contribute for 2023!

We have a lot of great plans for next season and could always use more financial contributions

As a reminder most departments have a limit of 100 xp to reward and BLD has a limit of 400 xp. All of this bonus xp is per member per year. Don't forget to fill out the Between events XP form if you contribute.

Thanks for being part of our club

Maria -KGE Treasurer

https://kanar.club/checkout/donate?donatePageId=63c3ed047db82f21c7fd4655

2023 Budget and Fees

2023 Budget and Fees

Hello Kanar members!

We hope that everyone is having an enjoyable and relaxing winter season. We are coming to you today with an important announcement.

One of the things that has been most difficult for our community (and the world as a whole) is dealing with the rising cost in supplies, upkeep, and general operational costs. 

During our last budget meeting the Board of Directors unanimously approved the 2023 Budget which can be found at the bottom of this page. Starting in 2023, it has been approved that the cost of dues and ticket prices for KGE will be going up.

Starting January 1st 2023 the dues and tickets will cost:

  • $40 for annual membership dues (benefits listed at the bottom)

  • $45 for standard event tickets

  • $25 for Role Play Only Events

  • $90 for the Weeklong event

  • $450 for the Tier 1 Season Pass

  • $550 for the Tier 2 Season pass

We realize this is a large jump in price and that this has been something that has been talked about for a long time by many different boards and different staff members.

Because of this increase the following projects will be able to begin in 2023:

  • Additional parking 

  • Additional Porta-John’s 

  • A structure in town for staff members to conduct business

  • Merchant stall structures in town

  • Coins and materials for a currency playtest 

  • Safety improvements including solar trail and town lighting

  • Gravel for trail improvements

  • Professional tree removal for dangerous trees and problem areas

In 2022 the known administrative costs for KGE alone was just under $10,000, a cost which had been very unsustainable for our club with the previous membership fees. The goal for KGE is to be able to cover all standard operational costs with the membership dues alone, and income from K1 event fees can go towards field improvements, upgrades, equipment, and anything else the club or staff may need. While our increase in dues will not yet cover this cost in its entirety, it will be a significant help in making sure our club is provided for, and improvements to the land can be made.

We have all known that dues and event fees have needed to be increased to match the growing costs for a while now, and we are looking forward to the many improvements and additions that will be made possible by this increase.

KGE values its history and is excited about the future. The growth in our community over the last several years has been exponential and we are very much excited and looking forward to the many improvements and additions that are in store for us.

We would also like to thank the many, many members of KGE who have contributed their time, money, and dedication to this club. Without them, we would not be able to continue. KGE has a passionate and diverse community with KANAR and we look forward to building and growing together. 

We will have further announcements about the 2023 Feast in the coming weeks as details are finalized, so please stay tuned.

Thank you for your time and dedication to our wonderful community,

KGE Board of Directors

Rights of an Active Member in Good Standing

  • Access to KGE property
    • 10418 Plank Road Milan, MI, 48160
  • Access to KGE sanctioned social engagements
  • Access to participation in K1
  • Members with Veteran status (2 or more consecutive years of active membership)
    • Voting privileges
      • Access to Site Caretaker privileges
      • Site Caretakers have the privilege of hosting private parties when applicable
        • KGE Proposal #100922-13 resolution passed 10/9/2022
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May Announcements (5.15)

5.15 - Tag Announcement

Hello players,

This is an announcement regarding the tag turn in progress from your Econ 1st. Tag turn in has been going well. For the month of May we are requesting all players with LAST names D,E,F and G to turn in their tags by the end of this festival. Please don’t worry if you aren’t attending this month, just turn them in at the next festival you do attend excluding role play events. For those players with LAST names A,B and C who missed April’s tag turn in, please turn them in at the next festival you attend. It is helpful for the players to take photos of their tags before they turn them in. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Econ at econ@kanar.club

Sincerely,

Rebecca Coleman, Econ 1st

5.11 - Field Wide Module Update

Good day everyone,

I want to provide some information for the field-wide flip module happening at our next event. I know that many people are excited, and I think we can offer an extraordinary moment of storytelling with some pre-planning and self-care on everyone's part.

The module will take place on Saturday, May 21st, from 1:00 pm to roughly 4:00 pm. It will consist of two different attack groups attempting to retake the Ruins of Fenrest from the Mer forces. Attack Group One will be clearing the swamp, hills, and structures leading up to the city while Attack Group Two will be breaching the door and clearing out the ruins.

This module will really be field-wide! To simulate the taking of a large area we will be utilizing as much of the property as the players would like to use. So make sure to wear your best pair of shoes/boots. We are all going to get our steps in that day.

The GM Staff will be awarding NPC time for your half of the module. The whole point of a flip module is that half of the field gets to play their characters and then we flip and they NPC for the other half. This allows up to have combat encounters at a scale not normally seen.

What you can do to help!

  • Start hydrating three days before the event starts. It is likely going to be hot and the last thing any of us want is for someone to become dehydrated.
  • Pack sunscreen and an extra pair of socks. Big battles can really take it out of you. Making sure to be protected from the sun can help keep you safe throughout the day.
  • If you are a Site Caretaker please make sure your area is picked up by Saturday at noon so we can provide a safe area of play.
  • Hype this up to other characters to get everyone excited. We have not done a field flip module in over five years. They take a lot of planning and are not something we can realistically do at every event. Get the hype train going!

FAQ

  • I don't want to NPC for the other half of the module. Can my character go on both encounters?
    • Answer - No they can not. It is expected that if you are participating in the module you NPC for the other half of the encounter.
  • I don't want my character involved in this situation. Do I have to do this?
    • Answer - You are not forced to do this. You are welcome to NPC for the entire module if you feel that your character would not participate in this encounter. If you do not want to partake in the mod and also do not want to NPC then an area of the field will be used as "Illveresh" and you can RP as your character there.
  • I have an item/special ability/ thing that will drastically affect this module and I want to use it. Who do I talk to?
    • Answer - please email the Game Master Team at gm@kanar.club before the event so we can try and incorporate your special thing.
  • I'm a Non-Com can I still take part in this?
    • Answer - 100%. There will be rolls for Non-Coms both as players and as NPCs.

I am very excited about this experience and I hope that you are too!

Marcus S. (Story Guy)

5.10 - Field Wide Module Annoucement

Hear ye hear ye!

Calling all heroes and healers of Ilveresh! King Daffyd has requested that all Ilveresh heroes fight to take back the town of Fenrest from the Merfolk. The battle of Fenrest will take place on May 21st starting at the 12th bell. All help is requested. If you have any questions on how you can help, please seek out the knights or nobles.

(The module will be a field wide swap module. All players are welcome! If you are worried about not wanting to fight or non combatant status, no worries! A healers tent will be available for all non-combatants to have a rp module. The module will take place as groups are split in two, each side PCing and NPCing for each other. If you have any questions out of game please message Theme Marshall Marcus or email the gm staff at gm@kanar.club

-Steve Jones, GM1

5.6 - A Message from the CBM 1st

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 live event and the April RP Only Event, 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! That being said, I personally wanted to thank each and every member that attended the Role Play Only Event this past weekend! I was very proud to see how well everyone maintained themselves, as well as checking in on each other to make sure everyone was doing ok and had a place to stay for the night! Good show everyone! It was a great time and I can't wait for the next one! I felt like the RP was less rushed and we were all able to get involved in things that would have been a bit of a task to try to do at a normal event. The Rat Pucking game was hilarious and I think it should become a regular occurrence at the RP Only Events! I especially loved the music and singing from all those who chose to participate! We seem to have more musically talented members than we knew about. Lets see more of that! The ambiance created from the many various camps with the torchlights, cook fires and window lighting was some of the best I have seen on field since I have been a member! Maybe that can be a friendly contest for the coming RP events! I look forward to the coming events, as well as the 10 day event in June, which is just around for corner, for sure! All of that aside, everyone be safe and we will see you all at the next event!

Thanks again, Your CBM Staff!

4.26 - Tag Ruling

At the April 2022 kanar event a field wide ruling was made to disallow the use of undergarment tags as it would conflict with KGE nudity policy.

Jeremiah Klabis, PM 1st

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April Announcements (4.20)

4.20 Tag Turn-In and Reprint

Starting this event on Sunday, the gm and Econ team would like players with last names starting with a-c to please turn in their tags so that we may work them into our new process of creating tags. These tags will be archived , some will be renamed to fit the more standard names in our database . Game Master staff will also be auditing tags for Game Master Notation and filing. This is a large scale project and everyone’s cooperation would be greatly appreciated . At the end of this gaming season , tags that were printed previous will no longer be honored . Thank you all for your patience , help and consideration in this large adjustment to our games filing system etc.

Steve Jones, GM1

4.17 New Tag Use Procedure

We have a new procedural way to “use” a consumable tag. Starting this event, if you use a consumable tag such as a potion, scroll, alchemy, poison etc, players will tear the tag in half. players will then hand the other half of the tag to the player in which the spell was cast on. For offensively used consumables , you will tear the tag and hand the other half to the theme marshal at your earliest but timely convenience. Players should monitor each other and make sure that if a consumable is used on you or by you that this procedure is followed.

Steve Jones, GM1

4.4 NPC Assistance

Hello players! I wanted to share with you a troublesome report that was brought to staff attention. We had 118 signouts for March. 107 were physically at the event. Only 48 people did any NPC time at all, including TM/GM staff playing NPCs for their own encounters. The average was 1.8 hours. Our game can’t function if we don’t have people willing to assist . I know we are all there to have fun and I know we are all rusty , but let’s see if we can get those numbers increased next month.

Steve Jones, GM1

3.28 Upcoming Role Play Only Event

We are about a month away from our first Role Play Only Event (ROPE) (Friday 4/29), with a standard event taking place the weekend before (Friday 4/22). Since this is a new event type, I wanted to touch on the most important things / biggest changes for these events, but the best understanding will come from reading the full policy: K1 POL 008.

Please have a government issued ID ready to prove you are over the age of 21. Anyone who cannot provide proof will not be allowed to consume alcohol on KGE property.

Please be respectful and in control of your consumption. Tent City is open and available for out-of-game / modern tent camping. Please be safe and stay the night on the lands.

Safety is looking for volunteers for Sober Safety Staff Members during the RPOE. Please email Safety for more information, at safety@kanar.club.

New players who have not attended a regular event and do not have a character on file with CBM cannot attend RPOE until they have done so.

RPOE tickets are $15 and are included in Tier 2 season passes (not Tier 1). Payment is due by Thursday evening - prepay only.

Combat mechanics / plot / crafting are off / not allowed. Already held coin / tags can be exchanged, but game staff are not on duty and you won't be able to obtain new items or plot information from them. Make sure to stock up during the regular event, the weekend prior!

Skills can be taught and learned, but only in accrued time. They do not become usable skills until they're on your character sheet, which will be after the following regular event's sign-out is completed.

RPOE have unique character sign-out rules, but utilize the same sign-out form. Within the form's "Event Date" section, select "Role Play Only Events". The deadline is the Wednesday following the RPOE.

With a new event type comes unpredictable things, and sometimes the idea of something is not the same as the execution. We ask for patience as staff and players alike become familiar with things, but of course, please communicate with staff via email if you have any questions / concerns before or after the event. Above all, please be respectful of your fellow players and the property we are so fortunate to have at our disposal.

We can't wait to see you out there!

Karigan

KGE Treasurer

3.24 New Economics Marshall Announced

The Game Master staff would like to thank and congratulate Rebecca Coleman as our new Economics Marshal! We would also like to thank our members for their anticipated patience and cooperation through the next few weeks as we transition. If you would like to assist with the economics department, please message econ@kanar.club.

Thank you!

Steve Jones, GM1

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Winter Announcements (3.12)

3.12 - Updates to Covid-19 Guidelines

Hello, everyone! Friendly neighborhood Safety 1st here with a quick update to Kanar's Covid-19 event guidelines for the 2022 season.

The State of Michigan has determined that we are entering the recovery phase of the Covid-19 epidemic, which includes updates to masking requirements and guidelines. According to the CDC website, Monroe and Washtenaw counties are both currently considered medium-risk counties and are surrounded by low-risk counties. Following these updates, we are amending KGE's Covid-19 response to the following:

  • Proof of vaccination or negative Covid-19 test are still required to attend KGE events.
  • Masks are no longer required at any time, including for combat NPCs and unvaccinated players. All players are encouraged to mask to their comfort level.
  • Use of KGE's stock costumes are permitted. The use of KGE's shared stock makeup is still considered high-risk for accidental transmission and will not be permitted until Monroe is considered a low-risk county. Players are welcome to bring their own makeup to use for NPCs, but are not permitted to share makeup with other players at this time.
  • Players with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 are not permitted until five days after they are symptom-free and/or test negative for the virus.
  • KGE reserves the right to remove any player under serious suspicion of illness (e.g. excessive/regular fits of coughing, fever, vomiting, etc.).
  • KGE reserves the right to update these rulings as the State and CDC update their guidance and to reinstate masking requirements if the CDC upgrades Monroe to a high-risk county.

If you have any questions, please email me at safety@kanar.club. I hope to see you all this weekend!

Kiri, Safety 1st

3.7 - Payments Reminder

As the March event quickly approaches I wanted to remind everyone that our 2022 season started January 1st, which means the 2022 annual membership dues and 2022 annual registration forms (ARF) need to be paid and signed for the year in order to participate. Without both of these your membership is not considered in good standing / valid. If you're not sure if you have everything set up, feel free to email treasurer@kanar.club and I'm happy to confirm.

Friday March 18th is our first field event of the season. Tickets for the event (and season passes) have been available on the website for several months now. It is, of course, most helpful for check-in if you purchase your tickets several days prior to the event.

Please review our covid policy here

For new players, welcome! The above applies to you as well, but your first standard event is free. The Role Play events are not available to be your first event, so please carefully check the calendar so there isn't a mix up, and feel free to email staff with any questions. Check out this page for more info.

All of us on staff have been saying how excited we are to see everyone and kick off the year. We hope you had a relaxing winter and can't wait for the 18th!

Karigan KGE Treasurer

3.7 - BLD Workday Thank you

I want to send out a huge thank you to everyone who was able to come out to our first BLD workday of the season.

We were able to clear so much trash from the property and start the major project of clearing a lot for our new GSOM Game Operations Area.

Please do not forget to fill out this form so I can get you your well-earned XP

We will be posting more information about future BLD workdays soon.

Yours in volunteerism, Marcus S. BLD 1st

3.2 - Change to Bonus XP Policy

Hello everyone,

I hope everyone had a great winter break and all is well! Here we are, just weeks away from the opening event for the 2022 Kanar Gaming Season! Your CBM team is looking forward to seeing everyone and we can't wait to get out there get some RP on! I am sure it’s going to be a great season!

We have been working on a few new changes over the break, one of which is the “Between Event Bonus XP” policy. After listening to player feedback and crunching some numbers, it was determined that changes were needed.

We think these changes will benefit the club and create more incentive for members to get engaged and give more back to this beloved club. We ask that you please take a moment to look at the attached document to learn more about these changes. And as always, your CBM team is here to help with any questions or concerns.

Also, keep an eye out for the upcoming “Civic” point program that will be introduced later in the season to allow members to really shine for all the time they donate to the club each year.

Be sure to take a moment to look over your character sheet to make sure everything is as it should be and of course send us an email with any questions or issues at cbm@kanar.club. This way we can get you all taken care of prior to the event.

All of that aside, have a great rest of the week and we will see you all on-field!

Your CBM Team

Read about the new Bonus XP Policy

3.2 - BLD Work Day: Season Opener Property Cleanup

Good morning members,

It looks like the weather this Saturday is going to be exceptionally nice for the time of year. This seems like a prime opportunity for the membership to get out and clean up their sites and KGE common areas before the 2022 season opener.

BLD Staff will be on site to direct volunteers if they do not have a personal site to work on or have extra time.

Please post in the comments if you plan to be out. If enough people show interest the BLD 1st will splurge for some hamburgers and hotdogs for everyone for lunch.

Please bring your own water / beverages and any snacks you might need to work through the day. If you own personal work gloves we ask that you bring those as well.

Yours in volunteerism,

Marcus Schwimmer, BLD 1st

3.1 - LARP Items Yard Sale

Hear ye, hear ye!

Springtime brings the return to Festivals in Ilveresh. Let us shed our old attire and breathe life into something new to us!

Bring your federals and negotiation skills on Saturday 3/19/2022. 12pm – 4pm on field, members are welcome to hawk their old garb and accessories for sale or trade, be that in-game (IG) coin or out-of-game (OOG) monies. Choose to set up your wares in Town Center or at your own site, but players must provide their own means of sale; tables, decorum decorations to hide mundane things, price tags (specifying IG or OOG cost), payment methods/arrangements, receipts, if they'll accept haggling, etc.

As a reminder, tags cannot be purchased with OOG money and non-tagged items cannot be stolen IG (that's OOG theft). The focus of this yard sale is for the trade/sale of non-tagged items, in compliance with Game Rules (like how real weapons are not allowed on field at any time, etc), that are directly related to fantasy/medieval LARPing. Tagged items can of course already be bought/sold IG for coin at any time. It is up to the buyer and seller to come to an agreement on OOG payment, whether that is cash or electronic payment later that evening / after the event, and if the item will be held until payment is received, etc. As a reminder, the IG term “federals” refers to cash/USD and we’ll be using the term “payspell” to reference electronic payments and ""non-certified"" to reference non-tagged items.

These Yard Sales will be repeating events on the following Saturdays, 12pm-4pm: Regular Event 3/19, RP Event 4/30, RP Event 6/3, and RP Event 10/1.

If you'd like to share what you're bringing ahead of time, feel free to post within this announcement comment thread.

If you have any questions, please contact Anna or Karigan! We can’t wait to see what everyone brings.

3.1 - Town Hall Meeting

Hello everyone,

I know we are all looking forward to the new start of the Larp season! As we all start to get ready for this next season, the player reps would like to meet with everyone to answer any questions you may have from the winter BOD meetings and get a chance to talk you all of you. The town hall meeting will take place March 16th at 8pm. We look forward to talking to everyone and getting everyone one pumped for this upcoming season.

Thank you,

Odd Year Rep & Even Year Rep

2.18 - GM Seeks Theme & Story Assistance

Hi guys!

As we look forward to a new season, the GM staff we're curious if anyone was looking to assist this coming year with GM staff. We are looking for story and theme help. If you have any questions or submissions, please contact us at gm@kanar.club.

Thanks!!!

GM 1st, Steve J.

2.8 - BLD Announcement for Site Caretakers

Hello,

We would like to make an announcement that we're extending the Site Update Form submission to February 28th. We implore all current site caretakers to email us their yearly form at bld@kanar.club.

Thank you! -Holly

1.24 - QM Announcement

Hello everyone! I can't express how excited I am to be taking over the QM1 position! For those of you who weren't able to make it to the B.O.D meeting, my goals are to help turn the QM position into a GM assistant position/costume department with a member of staff in rotation helping npcs prepare for modules to create a more indepth atmosphere.

To do this we will need tons of help which means QM work days and EXP for assisting! :) We also need some crafting experts who are willing to share some of their tricks of the trade. If you have any experience in prop making, costuming, sewing, face painting/makeup, resin casting, leather working, 3d printing, etc please email me your resume with photos (costumes, props, past commissions, etc) and we can set up a time for an interview.

P.S. If you have any questions about the position, feel free to message me on FB. All resumes and photos for QM applications should be sent to qm@kanar.club.

Thank you,

Daniel Miller, Quartermaster 1

1.14 - Staff Wishlists

The new year means new opportunities to earn bonus XP for donating time and items to the game. To make it easier, each of the staffs has an Amazon wishlist of things they may need. Some have more needs than others, but any contribution make our game better.

Want to donate time instead of items? Keep an eye out for work days throughout the year or reach out to the firsts to ask how you can help.

BLD: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/HH6KYMNFH3EC?ref_=wl_share

CBM: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2GC29I8YYLTED?ref_=wl_share

GM: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2FTHPKKPCJNYG?ref_=wl_share

PM: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1FJTOGR28BE4X?ref_=wl_share

QM: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HTL72BXRJLIT?ref_=wl_share

Safety: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/21VEQ50PA4HN5?ref_=wl_share

1.4 - 2022 Site Caretaker

Hello KGE Family,

The BLD has sent out Caretaker Forms to anyone who was previously listed as a site caretaker. If you believe yourself to be one of these caretakers, we ask that you check your email and fill out the form by February 1st, 2021. After this date, any unclaimed sites will become open for the BLD to find new Caretakers for. If you have not received an email and you believe you should have, please feel free to email us at bld@kanar.club.

The form is provided here and linked in the emails through Google Docs, and you can submit it back to us in two ways. Print it, fill it out physically, and scan it back onto your computer or take a photo. Then attach that to your email. Open the document and fill it out electronically. It is an interactive PDF.

Thank you so much for your time, and we hope you have a wonderful season.

KGE BLD

12.30 - Winter Feast

Good morning Kanarbees,

In lieu of the cancellation of feast, the game masters thought we could make some considerations. If you have a group of people ( no more than ten) that you would like to gather up to have a one-day “feast”, please email the gm staff to get a one-day approval. A few mandatory terms will need to be met to be approved for a one-day. GM staff will need a point of contact for the feast, the person “in charge“ of said feast will need to submit an after-action report of said feast including a list of the up to ten members who attended. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Game Master staff at gm@kanar.club. Thank you and happy holidays!

-Steve Jones, Game Master

12.9 - Econ / GM

Hi guys! Currently some changes are being made to our game economics as well as the economics position, while in this transition period some time frames may be slowed in the process. We appreciate your patience!!

GM 1st - Steve J.

11.27 - Econ / PM Seeking Crafting Recipies

If you have any crafting recipes that are not in the crafting packets to submit them to the playmaster staff so they can be processed and considered for inclusion in the crafting packets.

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Quarter Master 1st Position Open

Quarter Master 1st Position Open

Hello everyone,

There is currently an open position on the K1 Support Staff: Quarter Master 1st.

The Board would like to thank the previous QM, Kay B, for their dedication and time as Quarter Master.

The position is opened for application and will close January, 8th, 2022.

Applications for this position should be sent to the Secretary or Board of Directors email addresses, secretary@kanar.club and bod@kanar.club respectively. Applications will then be reviewed and the President will schedule interviews with the applicants. Approved applicants will then be motioned for discussion and approval at the next Board of Directors meeting.

Applicants who do not submit both a cover letter and applicable resume will not be considered for the position.

Members desiring to apply for this position must meet the following general requirements:

  • Currently hold Veteran KGE Membership Status and be a KGE member in Good Standing.

  • Not have been released from any other KGE position due to disciplinary action in the last five years.

  • Have a current and working telephone number.

  • Have a working e-mail address with access on a daily basis.

  • Have a current and valid mailing address.

Thank you,

- Aaron
Secretary

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Post-BoD Meeting Announcements

Hello everyone,

For those of you that weren’t able to attend the October 2021 BoD meeting, I’ve included some of the highlights of that meeting here.

A link to the full meeting minutes is at the bottom of this post.

Have a wonderful weekend!

- Aaron

KGE Secretary

2022 Season Event Dates

  • February 2/5 (Sat)
  • March 3/18
  • April 4/15
  • April RPOE 4/29
  • May 5/20
  • May RPOE 6/3
  • June Weeklong 6/17 - 6/26 (Father's day)
  • July 7/22
  • Family Day 8/6 (Sat)
  • August 8/19
  • September 9/16
  • September RPOE 9/30
  • October 10/14
  • October RPOE 10/28 (Halloween)
  • November 11/11

2022 Winter Feast

Hello everyone,

It is with great sadness that we must announce that we will not be having an in person Feast in February 2022.

While we have made the decision to host outdoor in-person events with restrictions, the current COVID numbers and Michigan's vaccination rate make us hesitant in our ability to safely host an indoor Feast event. With how far in advance reservations need to be made, a decision needed to be made now, despite the uncertainty of the future.

The Game Master staff is actively working on something that can be done in its place, including discussing the logistics of an in-person Summer feast. An announcement will be sent out to the membership as soon as a decision has been reached.

In the mean time, we look forward to the time that we get to spend together at the events, and we hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy.

We look forward to what the 2022 season will hold,

-Board of Directors

Role Play Only Events (RPOE)

The Board of Directors has just passed a proposal that creates 4 extra events per year taking place approxamately 2 weeks after the April, May, September, and October events. You may see them on the calendar as Role Play Only Events (RPOE).

These events will cost $15 for the weekend, and are designed for roleplay. As such, combat mechanics, crafting, and plot will be turned off.

Alcohol will be permitted to be consumed by participants 21 and over; all participants are required to sign in and show a valid ID as proof of age. All participants in RPO events will be granted 10xp for attending, and will be able to do a separate sign out form that is due by Wednesday at 11:59pm following the event. The RPOE sign-out cannot be submitted prior to the start of the corresponding RPOE event, and will be applied after the following regular event.

Please see the below link for more details.

Click here to read the policy on RPO events.

Season Passes

With the addition of the RPO events, there are now 2 tiers:

  • K1 Season Pass Fee - Tier 1: $180.
    • Tier 1 covers the per event fee for every scheduled K1 regular event, excluding RPOE.
  • K1 Season Pass Fee - Tier 2: $240.
    • Tier 2 covers the per event fee for every scheduled K1 regular event and RPOE.
  • Season passes afford the member the benefits associated with applicable event attendance, should they be unable to attend. All benefits are received in time, and the pass does not provide benefits prior to the event.

Click here to read the full policy on event fees.

8 Hours, Cannabis to Combat

The Board of Directors has passed a new policy proposed by the Safety director in regards to the use of cannabis at Kanar.

The new policy reads as follows:

8 Hours, Cannabis to Combat

The KGE Board of Directors acknowledges that cannabis use is recreationally legal for adults in the state of Michigan and that some members of our organization engage in the use of prescription cannabis for health reasons. The Board of Directors understands that cannabis may have an intoxicating effect on persons not actively consenting to consume the substance based on proximity, and that intoxication times vary depending on the method of consumption. It is our mission to ensure that persons participating in KGE events do so in a manner that is safe and fun for all members. Therefore, the KGE Board of Directors has set forth this statement of policy to be followed by all members of KGE.

1) No cannabis is to be consumed on the field of play during any KGE event.

2) Persons consuming cannabis in accordance with prescription may do so in the KGE event parking lot. Persons who medicate using methods which produce smoke or vapor must be inside a closed vehicle at least 50 feet from the field of play.

3) Persons consuming cannabis during a dry KGE event shall not be allowed to participate in any combat for eight hours from the last moment of consumption. This includes prescription cannabis consumed according to section two (above) and recreational cannabis consumed off-site.

4) Persons who have waited the required eight hours and are still unable to safely engage in combat due to intoxication may be removed from combat by a member of the Safety Response Team until the substance has been better metabolized and the person can safely engage in combat again. Abuse of this section will not be tolerated and repeated removal from combat will be considered a violation of this policy.

5) Any person found in violation of this policy will immediately be removed from the field of play, and the member of staff who conducted the removal shall issue a JRB request for that person.

6) Second time offenders of this policy will lose their KGE membership rights for one year.

7) Third time offenders of this policy will lose their KGE membership rights from that point forward.

Click here to read the 1.5 KGE Policies

Quarter Master's Position Open

The former Quarter Master, Kay B. has resigned from their position. As such, the Board of Directors has opened the position to be accepting applications. Applications will be accepted until December 5th, 2021.

Application information is available here.

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Eric Wetter Memorial

It is with great regret that we must announce the passing of Eric Michael Wetter, having passed away on the morning of August 30th 2021. He is survived by his sister (Rebekka), mother (Margaret), and his two sons, Kieran and Kieghan. He was a good friend to many of us and will be sorely missed. On the field he was Sir Rieliegh Wescove, one of the original five members of Silvermane and a knight of the Thistle.

Join us Saturday October, 23 2021 at 1PM in the House Silverleaf site of the Kanar field for a memorial service and celebration of his life, both that of the world at wide and that of his time at KANAR. Please join us while we gather to pay our last respects and reminisce about how we knew Eric and our memories with him.

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September Announcements

9.17 - PM Policy Reminder

Hello, club membership. It has been brought to my attention there is a misconception on the drinking, marijuana, and drug use policies at events. There is an 8 hours booze/blunt to blade policy. These substances including but not limited to alcohol, marijuana, and illicit drugs are by no means allowed at an event. Person's doing such activities will be removed from the event and be subject to further disciplinary action as we have a no drinking policy at events and the use of marijuana and illicit drugs are not federally legal making them not allowed as we are a federally regulated non-profit. The PM staff has a zero-tolerance stance on the above and will enforce it. We are here to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for our club. I apologize to anyone who finds this harsh. I as the PM 1st do not make our club policies but it is part of my responsibility to enforce them.

Jeremiah Klabis

Playmaster 1st

9.16 - Check-In

Hi all,

I am having issues with my printer, so the check-in sheet is being printed today. Please take a screenshot of your purchase, so it is accessible to check-in staff, without having to rely on wifi.

As always, purchasing your tickets ahead of time is the greatest help to us!

Hope to see you all this weekend.

Treasurer,

Karigan

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COVID-19 Restrictions

COVID-19 Restrictions

Hello members,

As the state of COVID-19 continues to change both on a state and national level, KGE’s Safety Staff and Board of Directors continues to monitor State, Federal, and CDC COVID-19 precautions, requirements, and guidelines, in addition to guidelines and precautions best suited for the club.

We have created the following COVID-19 Safety Precautions document that will be be adjusted as needed in the future as knowledge and information changes so that we can promote a safe event for all those who attend.

Please refer to the following document to learn the current restrictions in place.

Thank you for your time and understanding,

-Staff

 
 

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August Announcements (8.4)

8.4 - Celebrate With Us

Rejoice, oh Ilveresh, for we have returned to the lands of enterprise and adventure. Novashan celebrates the town's return to this plane of existence with a festival of tournaments in the kingsland. Mark the dates, for in August 1021, a festival of tournaments will descend upon our fair town.

Day 1

  • Gambling Tournament
    • Registration starts at 5:00Pm and the Tournament starts at 7:30Pm
  • Raffle sign up
    • Raffle Runs from 5:00Pm until court
  • Pie a Knight
    • (Adriel, Buliwyf, Eldrid, Kal, and Tralik)

Day 2

  • Watermelon Eating Contest
    • Registration opens Friday at 5:00Pm
    • Contest Starts at 11:45Am
  • Annual Cooking/Baking Competition: Theme is 2nd breakfast (or just breakfast)
    • Start Time at 12:00 Pm
    • Entry fee of 5 silver
    • Judging will be at noon, so be ready at that time.
    • Most cooking should be on field. Prep work is allowed beforehand.
    • 5 silver per entry. If you'd like to do multiple entries, you can.
    • For the judge’s entry: You must prepare at least 6 servings (5 judges and 1 host)
    • If you wish to also serve for popular entry, make a lot (I’d say at least 2 dozen servings, if not more). If you don’t want to do popular entry, that’s fine.
    • If you wish to sample the dishes, it’s 3 silver to try them all. More is always accepted.
    • There will be prizes!
    • Please see Erich O for details
  • Water Balloon Caster Contest
    • Registration starts on Friday at 5:00Pm
    • Contest starts at 12:45Pm
  • Archery Tournament
    • Registration starts Saturday at 10Am
    • Contest starts at 1Pm
  • Fighter Tournament
    • Sign up here
    • Starts at 2:00 PM
    • The categories are:
      • Tenderfoot (0-3 years of play)
      • One Handed Weapon & Shield
      • Polearms
      • Two Handed Weapons
      • Single Dagger (not thrown)
      • Sword and Buckler
      • Freestyle (weapon choice)
      • Grand Melee (last participant standing)
    • There is a limited window of time for completion before the following festival events, so there will most likely be simultaneous bouts and/or categories run. Tournament rules will be determined based on number of participants, with conduct being King's Rules on the honor system, so stay tuned!
    • The rewards, I hear, are substantial.
  • Champions Fighter Tournament
    • Starts at 4:00Pm
    • Contestants are picked by the nobility
  • Illversh Heraldry Contest
    • Heraldry Designs can be submitted until 4:00 Pm
    • Art will be Judged By the Countess Lynora
    • Heraldry rules must be followed and County colors are blue and white.
    • Please see Melissa Keith for more details
  • Court
    • Court starts at 5:30Pm and awards

Day 3

  • Capture-the-Flag
    • To Be Determined
  • Each contest will be sponsored and will include prizes to be determined before the August festival
  • Throughout the festival, crafters of all kinds are encouraged to bring their wares for trade or sale at a market (for coin or federals). Market will run the entire Festival.

Questions? Please talk to Melissa Keith or Leigh Weiler

(Please note the Summer Festival is completely Player Driven)

- 8.2 - Armorsmithing Crafting Packet Update

Hello players of K1,

Your Econ 1st has a big drop for you all. We have updated the ArmorSmithing Crafting Packet that will get us through until we get closer to not only a rule book update, but when we dive further into each crafting packet. These changes have been approved by the Appropriate GM and PM staff. The new crafting pack will take effect on Friday, August 20th, at 5:00 PM EST.

If you have any more questions or feedback please reach out to Econ at econ@kanar.club

Matthew Schaar - Economics Marshal 1st

current update as followed:

  • Market at-cost price has change:
  • Plate: lower by 18 silver
  • Chain lower by 11 silver
  • Composite lower by 8 silver
  • Leather lower by 1 silver

Amount you can craft between events:

Crafting Amount has been increased for the time being, but will change once the field starts to get saturated to encourage armor crafting and wearing.

  • Novice: Increased composite by 1 location.
  • Trainee: Can now craft 3 locations of Leather, Composite, and Chain
  • Apprentice: Can now craft 7 locations of Leather and Composite. E.g a full suit of armor and ½ a suit of Chain with 3 locations of plate
  • Journeyman: Can now make 2 full sets of Leather and Composite, 1 suit of Chain, and 5 locations of plate.
  • Master: 3 full suits of armor of leather and composite. 2 full suits of chain, and 1 full plate suit.

Material Cost Change:

Material Cost has changed as well with Plate armor costing 10 material units from 12.

Armor Repair Time Change:

Armor repair times have been updated from 1 A.P to 5 A.P. This means if you're a master Armorsmith you can repair 120 points of armor in less than ½ hour.

Status effects of Armor added:

Armor has been given status effects as well, called Broken and Destroyed.

Broken Armor is when the Armor points have reached zero. This allows a player to go into town or find an armorsmith who can repair their armor on field without having to buy or make new armor.

Destroyed Armor however means it can not be repaired. Normally this is due to Plot effect or spells like Withered Armor. These tags must be replaced in town or a new item must be crafted by an armorsmith. Seek tag drop off box or staff on your way off the field.

8.2 - NPCs Needed

Good afternoon,

I am looking for 10 - 15 combat NPCs for a four-hour shift during the Saturday of the next event (08/21/2021).

This shift will take place in the evening but won't be going super late into the night. I turn into a pumpkin around 11pm so certainly no later than that.

Members that NPC for the whole shift will get an additional reward on top of their GM XP.

If you are willing to sign up please post your discord name below and you will be added to an encounter discord.

Thank you in advance.

Marcus S. Theme Marshal

8.1 - Attention all spell playtest participants

Please submit an email to pm@kanar.club with feedback for the playtest. Sending an email will forgo us having to take up your time in the parking lot at the next event. Thank you for your support and participation!

Playmaster Staff

7.29 - New GM Resources

The Story submission templates on the GM resources page are being updated with Encounter & Theme.

7.27 - Bees!

Hi all,

The BLD shed is infested with bees. Please do not go near that area. They are extremely aggressive.

Thank you, Staff

Map of Ilveresh created by Karigan.

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July Event

Hello everyone!

We hope you will join us next weekend for our next event July 23rd - 25th.

We’ve changed our restrictions for this month, so please read carefully the following for more information on this event.

When is the event, and how much is it?

  • The event will start 5pm on Friday, July 23rd, and end 5pm Sunday, July 25th
  • The event is $20

What do I need before I can play?

  • There's a few things that you should check off your checklist before you can start playing:
    • Make sure you have filed an ARF this year
    • Make sure you have paid for this event
    • Make sure that you have no outstanding balance owed to KGE for past events
    • Make sure you have paid your yearly membership dues
  • If you have questions about any of these or are unsure if you have an outstanding balance please email the Treasurer at: treasurer@kanar.club

Due to COVID-19, we are not taking any cash or check payments at this time.

Check In:

  • Check in times:*
    • Friday - 4:30pm - 9pm
    • Saturday - 9am - 7pm
    • Sunday - 9am - 12pm
  • All players must check in with staff upon arrival
  • Staff will be making sure that you have:
    • Paid your membership and event fees
    • Signed a current ARF
    • Cash and check payments will not be accepted at the event. Please pay online, or bring a credit/debit card with you
  • Once you have been checked in you will recieve a wristband. A valid wristband is required to play; any person found on field without one will be removed.
  • Don't forget to get your weapons checked by Playmaster Staff!

*If you are not able to arrive within the designated check-in time, please find Karigan on field upon arrival.

Covid Precautions:

  • Players playing combative NPC's will be required to wear masks
  • It is strongly recommended that non-vaccinated players wear their masks when participating in combat, or in close quarters.
  • If you are not yet comfortable participating in combat, you may email Safety Staff to sign up as a non-combatant
  • Handwashing stations will be set up in various locations around field, and hand sanitizer will be made readily available. Please do not drink the handwashing water!
  • QM garb and equipment will be available during this event, however makeup will not be available for use.
  • Per our normal game rules, you must obtain permission to physically touch someone. This includes physical roleplay, hugging, smacking that one goblin in the face to challenge them to a duel, etc.
  • Please be respectful of other participants, especially if someone asks you to move out of their personal space, or to wear a mask while near them.

If you are a new player, please check out our Getting Started page! You can also join our New Player Discord Server to find out more, ask questions, and get connected with staff.

- Staff


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2021 Election Results

2021 Election Results

Hello!
I want to start off by saying that for the election we have had the highest voting turnout that I have seen period. Out of 96 voters we had 93 people vote. I think that’s a great sign and shows that people are invested in the game.

The next thing I want to give is a very quick rundown of how preferential voting works for tabulating a winner. Preferential voting ends when one person has a simple majority of the votes. Simple majority is over 50%. If there is not a simple majority, the person with the lowest number is removed and the remaining votes are distributed from those that remain. If there is a tie at the end or the number of “none of the above” votes is over the person, voting is redone. There was a video on preferential voting that was given at the beginning of voting that explains that system. I’ll link it at the end.

I will be using the term none of the above as either actually voting for none of the above, or the incorrect vote that we had.

For the position of Odd Year Representative, the voting broke down like this:

Round One

  • Jason Jewell - 15

  • Trisha Secord -28

  • Melissa Keith - 49

  • None of the Above - 1

Congratulations to Melissa Keith for obtaining the position.

For the position of Corporate President, the voting broke down like this:

Round One

  • Todd Martin - 44

  • Jake Smith - 46

  • None of the Above - 3

Since no one had the majority, the lowest person was removed, and their second place votes were then counted.

Round Two

  • Jake Smith - 60

  • None of the Above - 33

Congratulations to Jake Smith for obtaining the position.

Again, thank you everyone for voting. Our next scheduled meeting is July 18, 2021 on Discord at which time our new officers will be seated.

If you have questions, please feel free to email the Board at bod@kanar.club, or see the Staff page to email an individual member of the Board.

Thank you everyone for your hard work, and to all those who ran.

- KGE Board of Directors

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June Event, Live - Updated

June Event, Live - Updated

Hold on to your pantaloons, and grab your chausses. It’s boffer time.

After a long year and a half, we are incredibly excited to announce that we will be having a live event June 25th - 27th.

While we all can’t wait to return to field and see each other, we are adhering to the guidelines set both by the State of Michigan, and our Safety Staff. We will have a no tolerance policy for breaking any of the guidelines listed below.

Staff will be using this event to gauge these precautionary measures. Please be understanding that this might not feel like our normal events, and things like encounters might be adapted to fit within the guidelines.

Safety staff has also put together an Amazon Wishlist for items needed for the upcoming event. Purchasing items off the wishlist will award you Safety XP!

This post has been updated to reflect the changes made to allow players who have not yet been vaccinated. Please see “Check In” and “Players who do not provide proof of vaccination”.

Please read the following for more information on this event.

When is the event, how much is it, and how much XP do I get?

  • The event will start 5pm on Friday, June 25th, and end 5pm Sunday, June 27th
  • The event is $40
  • This event will be treated like a 10 day event. As such, players will receive:
    • 60 XP for attendance
    • 5 XP per 30 minutes of NPCing (remember to bring a mask!)*
    • Total XP earned will cap at 100 xp per player
  • Players unable to attend are still able to purchase a ticket and receive the base benefits of attending:
    • 60 XP
    • A sign out
    • Purchase of 4 skills per signout rules
  • Season Pass Holders who are unable to attend the event will receive the same benefits as players who purchased a ticket

What do I need before I can play?

  • There's a few things that you should check off your checklist before you can start playing:
    • Make sure you have filed an ARF this year
    • Make sure you have paid for this event
    • Make sure that you have no outstanding balance owed to KGE for past events
    • Make sure you have paid your yearly membership dues
    • You must fill out this proof of vaccination form prior to playing.
  • If you have questions about any of these or are unsure if you have an outstanding balance please email the Treasurer at: treasurer@kanar.club

Due to COVID-19, we are not taking any cash or check payments at this time.

Check In:

  • Check in times:
    • Friday - 4:30pm - 9pm
    • Saturday - 8am - 9pm
    • Sunday - 8am - 12pm
  • All players must check in with staff upon arrival
  • Staff will be making sure that you have:
    • Paid your membership and event fees
    • Provided proof of vaccination*
    • Signed a current ARF
    • Cash and check payments will not be accepted at the event. Please pay online, or bring a credit/debit card with you
  • Once you have been checked in you will recieve a signed wristband. A valid wristband is required to play; any person found on field without one will be removed.
  • Don't forget to get your weapons checked by Playmaster Staff!

Covid Precautions:

  • Please submit proof of vaccination HERE. You may also bring your card with you.
  • Cash and check payments will not be accepted at the event. Please pay online, or bring a credit/debit card with you
    • All players are required to check in with staff prior to playing
    • Masks will be required for those participating in combat, so please bring one
  • Combat will only happen in designated areas, so players can choose to participate or not. This includes PvP combat.
  • If you want to participate in PvP combat, you must notify the GM staff. (If you can, please notify staff in advance so that they can facilitate a combat zone for you.)
  • During this event, both parties must agree to PvP combat. If one party does not, please speak with the GM staff.
    • Handwashing stations will be set up in various locations around field, and hand sanitizer will be made readily available
    • QM garb and equipment will not be available during this event, so please bring a pair of black pants, a black shirt, and a colored sash if you would like to NPC out of your PC garb. Makeup will not be required for NPC's.
    • Since cabins are privately owned, you must get permission from the owner to enter it. Vanari camp will be required to have their walls rolled up
    • Per our normal game rules, you must obtain permission to physically touch someone. This includes physical roleplay, hugging, smacking that one goblin in the face to challenge them to a duel, etc.

Players who do not provide proof of vaccination:

Players who choose to not show proof of vaccination, or who have not been fully vaccinated, will have to adhere to the following rules set in place by our Safety Staff:

  • Must provide a negative Covid test from within the last 24-72 hours
  • Must wear a mask properly at all times during the event including in the parking lot (the mask must cover your mouth and nose)
  • Must maintain 6ft social distancing when eating or smoking, and may smoke at designated smoking areas

Players found not adhering to these rules will be removed from the game by staff, and will not be permitted to attend the rest of the event.

A member of Safety Staff has volunteered to perform Snap Tests on players who bring them. Snap Tests will be performed at the following times:

  • Friday- 5:30pm- 7:30pm
  • Saturday- 12pm-3pm

Thank you so much for sticking with Kanar through the past year and a half. We can’t wait to see you all on field again!

- Staff


* The Board of Directors in coordination with the GSOM has agreed to suspend K1 POL 004 in regards to NPC XP for the June 2021 event

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June Announcements (6.20)

June Announcements

Last Updated 6.20

6.20 - In Person Event Prep

Hello Players!

As a reminder, your annual membership payment, annual registration form, event fee, and any owed balance is due prior to stepping onto the field of play. If you do not have everything completed, you will not be allowed to participate. Checks are no longer an accepted form of payment, and at this time we are not accepting cash.

For the month of June, you must check in with staff directly and show proof of vaccination. This can be done online or in-person. If check-in staff is not available due to late arrival, you must check in first thing in the morning.

If you are not certain if you are paid in full or have your ARF completed, please email treasurer@kanar.club. I am happy to confirm with you.

Thank you!
Karigan
KGE Treasurer

6.14 - Calendar Subscriptions and RSS

KGE/Kanar Calendar Subscription: Copy this URL into your preferred calendar app to subscribe https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/secretary%40kanar.club/public/basic.ics

Blog RSS Feed: Copy this URL into your preferred RSS service https://kanar.club/blog?format=rss

6.5 - Change in the KGE Mailing Address

Hello Kanar Members,

KGE now has a physical mailbox at the property, instead of the PO Box. While this is mostly only of concern to the Board of Directors for business management, we just wanted you to know of the change. This will save us about $90 a year, be significantly easier for the Treasurer to collect our mail, and a better / more apparent identifier of where our driveway is.

Please do not mess with the mailbox in any way.

Thank you!
Karigan
KGE Treasurer

6.2 - Tree-Cutting June 5-6

There will be a tree-cutting professional working on our property this weekend, June 5-6. Please allow them to do their job. If you have any questions about this direct them to bld@kanar.club.

5.25 - Playmaster Rulebook Survey for XP

This is the first of several surveys on how we can improve the K1 experience! For less than 10 minutes of your time, you can make a world of difference in the future of the game. You can even earn XP through the Playmaster Reward Program! Take the Survey! You have until the 24th of June to fill this out.

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May Event Details

May Event Details

Hello everyone!

We hope that you will join us for our event this weekend May 21st - 23rd.

Since it’s so early in the season, I would like to remind you that you must fill out the 2021 Annual Registration Form (ARF) and pay your membership dues in addition to the event fee before attending the event.

Some things are a little different this month!

During this event, teaching and learning skills can only be done in the Rising Raven Academy room, which is designated for skill learning.

In addition, a “help wanted” board has been added! If you are a fan of combat and adventuring, you can go to the “help wanted” board in town to participate in modules. Please make sure you and your group sign up for the modules you want to participate in ahead of time! Need a group? There’s now a room in the Out of Game area specifically for group gathering!

Please see the module schedule below under “Can I Do Modules?” to see what will be available when!

Finally, we have updated the rules and etiquette guide. When you log on, please pay extra attention to the rules this month as things have changed slightly.

We hope to see you there!

When is the event?

  • The event will start Friday, May 21st at 5 pm, and will end on Sunday, May 23rd at 5 pm.

How do I get in? What do I need before I can play?

  • Here is a link to the Discord server: https://discord.gg/3KvGY56
  • You can purchase tickets for this event at www.kanar.club/payment. Tickets for this event are our standard event fee of $20.00
  • There's a few things that you should check off your checklist before you can start playing this weekend:
  • If you have questions about any of these or are unsure if you have an outstanding balance please email the Treasurer at: treasurer@kanar.club
  • Please note that paying before Friday will help speed up the check-in process! If you pay for the event during the event you will be let in as staff becomes available. If you're doing so at 3am, it will take some time for you to gain access to the event since the staff is probably asleep. Please rest assured that we are all working diligently on this, and we will get to you as quickly as we can.
  • Due to COVID-19, we are not taking any cash or check payments at this time.

How do I get XP?

  • Like all of our digital events, we will have ways to earn additional XP available to all players! You can earn XP by doing the following:

    • Find a Statue: Post a picture of you in garb next to or with a statue - 12xp
    • Spring Tea: Post a picture of you in garb drinking your favorite tea - 12xp
    • Rain or Storm Poem: Write a poem in character about rain or storms - 6xp
    • Honey Recipe: Share your favorite recipe that includes honey - 6xp
  • Season Pass Holders will get 30xp
  • There will be a room in the Discord channel for you to post your submissions
    • This XP will cap at 12 extra XP (for a total of 30 XP for the whole event).
  • Since Discord doesn't allow for large files to be posted, you may post large files (like videos) to the Kanar Facebook group.

Can I do modules and combat?

  • Yes to both! GM staff will be on and off all weekend and will be working with those that require modules. Combat rules are posted in Discord.

  • Module Schedule:

    • Friday
      • 8pm - Renovation Never Ends - Builders need help getting an abandoned house ready for a family of refugees; crews keep refusing to go back. (Small/Midsize party, crafting and RP)
      • 10pm - Books! - Book collector needs help organizing (Small/Midsize party, RP)

    • Saturday

      • 10am - Lizardfolk Scouting Party - Rangers / Scouts heading into the nearby woods to scout for lizardfolk (Small party, limit 5)
      • 1pm - Mad Season - A local ranger has found a patch of local forest with some strange weather patterns they can't handle alone. (Small/Midsize party, combat and RP)
      • 3pm - Mantle Manages - The Mantle has called together casters of all abilities to help with the Ilveresh problem. (Mass, open to all, magic, combat, and RP)
      • 5pm - Farmer in the Plants - Strange flowers have been popping up in crop fields around Crossroads, leaving herbalists baffled. (Small party, max 7, combat and RP)
      • 7pm - Open Court - All nobles barony-level and up are invited to hold court with Countess Llynora to hear statements from the kingdom's citizens and make announcements. (Mass, open to all, RP only)
      • 9pm - County Meeting- Nobles of all levels within County Bellanmo are invited to stay after the open Court to discuss the state of the county. (Limited, see gm staff with questions, RP only)

    • Sunday

      • 1pm - Medical Mystery Tour - A shanty town south of Crossroads needs healers and herbalists of all levels to tend to refugees with new and old wounds. (Small/Large party, magic and RP)
      • 3pm - Crossroads Bakers May - A simple bakery with simple goods. Honest. (Small/Midsize party, RP and more.)

Can I teach/learn skills?

  • Absolutely! Just make sure that you are role-playing the lessons appropriately. Please note that teaching and learning can only be done in the room designated for skill learning.

Once I'm online, how can I ask staff out of game questions?

  • There is an area on Discord you can post your OOG questions.
  • You can also tag anyone who has the role of GUARD (they are our Admin staff), and they will happily help you, or direct you to the appropriate staff member!

How late can I purchase a ticket to be considered an "attendee" for sign out purposes?

  • You can buy tickets to the event until 4:50 pm on Sunday. So long as you buy a ticket before then and get checked in to the server, you will be considered an attendee and can do a sign-out! I

Because digital events are new and ever-changing, we've put together a short video tour of what Kanar's digital event set up looks like. I would highly recommend you give this a watch especially if it's your first time joining us:

If you have any further questions about the upcoming event you can email any of our staff: www.kanar.club/staff

Thank you all for being a part of this community; please stay safe and healthy!
-Aaron Polk, Corporate Secretary

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April Event Details

April Event Details

The Festival of Flowers will be held in scenic southern Wyndover, capital of Barony Ausdauer, from April 23 - 25, 1021. As one of the southernmost towns in Novashan and the last stop before leaving the kingdom, there’s something here for adventurers of all skill sets.

The festival will feature: A crafting exhibition for artisans to show off the best of their winter work Tournament of Druids: test your Earth magic skills against opponents for fabulous prizes, 4pm Saturday Open court held by Baron Xandrick and Seneschal Karigan, 6pm Saturday.

A flower tunnel featuring a Blossom Contest with a prize for Festival Favorite, Sunday afternoon Anyone can compete in the blossom competition by bringing a flower (taking and posting a photo of a flower) to the Flower Tunnel between 11am and 1pm Sunday. Voting is from 1-3pm with the winner announced right after. Come see the beautiful blossoms, make some coin, and meet up with your favorite adventurers for a cold drink!

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the 2021 season! We hope that you will join us for our event this week: April 23rd-25th.

Since it’s so early in the season, I would like to remind you that you must fill out the 2021 Annual Registration Form (ARF) and pay your membership dues in addition to the event fee before attending the event.

Here are some details about this upcoming event:

When is the event?

  • The event will start Friday, March 19th at 5 pm, and will end on Sunday, March 21st at 5 pm.

How do I get in?

  • Here is a link to the Discord server: https://discord.gg/3KvGY56
  • You can purchase tickets for this event at www.kanar.club/payment. Tickets for this event are our standard event fee of $20.00
  • Please note that paying before Friday will help speed up the check-in process! If you pay for the event during the event you will be let in as staff becomes available. If you're doing so at 3am, it will take some time for you to gain access to the event since the staff is probably asleep. Please rest assured that we are all working diligently on this, and we will get to you as quickly as we can.
  • Due to COVID-19, we are not taking any cash or check payments at this time.

What do I need to do before I can play?

How do I get XP?

  • Like all of our digital events, we will have ways to earn additional XP available to all players! You can earn XP by doing the following:

    • Flowery Garb: Post a picture of you in garb with flowers (or your flower themed garb!) - 12xp
    • Spring Feast: Post a picture of you in garb eating one of your favorite spring time meals. - 12xp
    • Spring Poem: Write a spring themed poem in character - 6xp
    • Spring Food: Share your spring or flower themed recipes - 6xp
  • Season Pass Holders will get 30xp
  • There will be a room in the Discord channel for you to post your submissions
    • This XP will cap at 12 extra XP (for a total of 30 XP for the whole event).
  • Since Discord doesn't allow for large files to be posted, you may post large files (like videos) to the Kanar Facebook group.

Can I do modules?

  • Yes! GM staff will be on and off all weekend and will be working with those that require modules.

Can I teach/learn skills?

  • Absolutely! Just make sure that you are role-playing the lessons appropriately.

Will there be combat?

  • Yes, you may run into an encounter that requires combat! Combat rules will be posted in the Discord server.

Once I'm online, how can I ask staff out of game questions?

  • There is an area on Discord you can post your OOG questions.
  • You can also tag anyone who has the role of GUARD (they are our Admin staff), and they will happily help you, or direct you to the appropriate staff member!

How late can I purchase a ticket to be considered an "attendee" for sign out purposes?

  • You can buy tickets to the event until 4:50 pm on Sunday. So long as you buy a ticket before then and get checked in to the server, you will be considered an attendee and can do a sign-out! I

Because digital events are new and ever-changing, we've put together a short video tour of what Kanar's digital event set up looks like. I would highly recommend you give this a watch especially if it's your first time joining us:

If you have any further questions about the upcoming event you can email any of our staff: www.kanar.club/staff

Thank you all for being a part of this community; please stay safe and healthy!
-Aaron Polk, Corporate Secretary

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March Event Details

March Event Details

Countess Llynora Lavode cordially invites the Heroes of the Battle for Daggett to a festival being held in their honor!

Following the astounding victory seen in Narrdmyr last November, relations between the two kingdoms are stronger than ever. Novashan has seen an influx of travelers coming back from the south, and the kingdom is prospering.

Countess Llynora wishes to express her gratitude to the heroes who came to our neighbor’s aid when they sounded the call and to share some of the winter’s good fortune. The Vernal Equinox festival to be held in Yardsmuth shall be dedicated to their honor with food and drink to those who wish it at the Blue Jay Inn. All are welcome to share in the weekend celebration of victory, but a special call goes out to the displaced Festival of Ilveresh: please accept our congratulations and thanks for your courageous efforts.

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the 2021 season! We hope that you will join us for our first event of the year this week: March 19th - 21st.

Since this is the first event of the year, I would like to remind you that you must fill out the 2021 Annual Registration Form (ARF) and pay your membership dues in addition to the event fee before attending the event.

Since Covid-19 is still persistent in Michigan all events will be digital until further notice, with the head of Safety and the Board of Directors reassessing in April.

Here are some details about this upcoming event:

When is the event?

  • The event will start Friday, March 19th at 5 pm, and will end on Sunday, March 21st at 5 pm.

How do I get in?

  • Here is a link to the Discord server: https://discord.gg/3KvGY56
  • You can purchase tickets for this event at www.kanar.club/payment. Tickets for this event are our standard event fee of $20.00
  • Please note that paying before Friday will help speed up the check-in process! If you pay for the event during the event you will be let in as staff becomes available. If you're doing so at 3am, it will take some time for you to gain access to the event since the staff is probably asleep. Please rest assured that we are all working diligently on this, and we will get to you as quickly as we can.
  • Due to COVID-19, we are not taking any cash or check payments at this time.

What do I need to do before I can play?

How do I get XP?

  • Like all of our digital events, we will have ways to earn additional XP available to all players! You can earn XP by doing the following:
    • Spring Cupcakes: Share your spring themed cupcake recipes (don’t forget the decorations!) - 6xp
    • Pet in Garb: post a picture of your pet wearing your favorite kit - 6xp
    • Spring Poem: Write a spring themed poem in character - 6xp
    • Sea Shanty: Record a video of yourself singing a sea shanty of your choosing - 12xp
  • Season Pass Holders will get 30xp
  • There will be a room in the Discord channel for you to post your submissions
    • This XP will cap at 12 extra XP (for a total of 30 XP for the whole event).
  • Since Discord doesn't allow for large files to be posted, you may post large files (like videos) to the Kanar Facebook group.

Can I do modules?

  • Yes! GM staff will be on and off all weekend and will be working with those that require modules.

Can I teach/learn skills?

  • Absolutely! Just make sure that you are role-playing the lessons appropriately.

Will there be combat?

  • Yes, you may run into an encounter that requires combat! Combat rules will be posted in the Discord server.

Once I'm online, how can I ask staff out of game questions?

  • There is an area on Discord you can post your OOG questions.
  • You can also tag anyone who has the role of GUARD (they are our Admin staff), and they will happily help you, or direct you to the appropriate staff member!

How late can I purchase a ticket to be considered an "attendee" for sign out purposes?

  • You can buy tickets to the event until 4:50 pm on Sunday. So long as you buy a ticket before then and get checked in to the server, you will be considered an attendee and can do a sign-out! I

Because digital events are new and ever-changing, we've put together a short video tour of what Kanar's digital event set up looks like. I would highly recommend you give this a watch especially if it's your first time joining us:

If you have any further questions about the upcoming event you can email any of our staff: www.kanar.club/staff

Thank you all for being a part of this community; please stay safe and healthy!
-Aaron Polk, Corporate Secretary

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Play Master 1st Position Open

Play Master 1st Position Open

Hello everyone,

There is currently an open position on the K1 Game Operations Staff: Play Master 1st.

The position is opened for application and will close Saturday, April 10th, 2021 to be discussed and voted upon at the Board of Directors meeting the following day.

Applications for this position should be sent to the Secretary or Board of Directors email addresses, secretary@kanar.club and bod@kanar.club respectively. Applications will then be reviewed and the President will schedule interviews with the applicants. Approved applicants will then be motioned for discussion and approval at the Board of Directors meeting.

Applicants who do not submit both a cover letter and applicable resume will not be considered for the position.

Members desiring to apply for this position must meet the following general requirements:

  • Currently hold Veteran KGE Membership Status and be a KGE member in Good Standing.

  • Not have been released from any other KGE position due to disciplinary action in the last five years.

  • Have a current and working telephone number.

  • Have a working e-mail address with access on a daily basis.

  • Have a current and valid mailing address.

Thank you,

- Aaron
Secretary

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