June Announcements (6.30)

July 1, 2025 Media First

06.27 - Agelong

Greetings adventurers!

I hope everyone’s been having an amazing time. With Saturday night’s Agelong event fast approaching, I wanted to give you a quick heads-up about what’s in store without spoiling too many surprises.

Theme: Elves vs. Orcs, with a sprinkle of spirit animals and fae for added intrigue.

Mechanics of Magic & Death:
• Death is optional. You can choose to accept the magic of Agelong and respawn after being “killed,” or opt to stay down.
• If you do respawn, you'll return with 1 body at your designated location.
• Levels 1–5 respawn with full body.
• Magic does not regenerate automatically, but you can sacrifice to restore it:
Level 1–5: You're in luck! No sacrifice needed, your magic returns.
Level 6–10: Sacrifice either your top-tier magic, a one-shot (like a death strike), or 1 life.
Level 11–15: Sacrifice 1 life credit.
Level 16–20: Sacrifice 2 life credits.
In short: if you're Level 1–5, elf or orc, you’re going to feel like absolute heroes out there. Enjoy the power while it lasts!

Quests & Loot:
• Expect non-combat NPCs, mainly spirit animals, offering unique quests and rewards.
• Major loot awaits those who stick it out until the end. (Target end: ~2:30 AM unless the heat or exhaustion wraps things up earlier.)
• Keep an eye out for epic foes during the night. Take them down, and the spoils are yours.

Schedule:
• I'll give the full rundown Saturday around 7:30 PM. We're aiming for an 8:00 PM start, but hey, it's Agelong. Time is flexible.

Pro tips: Stay hydrated, swing safely, and most of all, soak in the magic of the night.

Huge thanks to everyone who’s helping bring this night to life, especially Rob and Jeremiah for their brilliant support and framework.

06.20 - Sign-outs

Good evening, members,

The Game Master (GM) staff would like to remind everyone of the guidelines for submitting sign-outs between events.

Each sign-out may include:
• One in-between event action, and
• One economic action

In general terms, this means you may go to one place and do one thing.

We’ve noticed a growing number of sign-outs containing four to seven actions in a single submission. While we appreciate your enthusiasm, this creates an unrealistic workload for the GM staff to process between events.

Going forward:
• If more than one action is submitted, only the first listed action will be processed.
• Please list all applicable skills relevant to the action you are attempting. If a skill is not listed, we will assume you do not have it. Unfortunately, we do not have the time or resources to verify skills with other GSOM members.

Your cooperation helps us keep the game running smoothly and fairly for everyone. Thank you for your understanding and continued support!

— The GM Staff

06.19 - A Messsge from Safety Staff

As we are on the verge of our 10 day, Agelong event, your safety team has a few reminders.

Temperatures will be in the 80s and 90s throught the event, so please stay hydrated and include salt in your diet.

Take breaks out of the heat, even if that means sitting in your car with the AC on for a short time.

Remember items like sunscreen, aloe (if the sunscreen fails), fans, ice/cooling packs, and drinks with electrolytes.

Members of Safety Staff will be on field for the duration of the event.

For Agelong night, there will be dedicated members of safety staff in pink sashes on hand all night to assist as needed. If you would like to volunteer to be dedicated safety staff for this night, please email Parisa, Safety 1st, at safety@kanar.club.

See you all out there. Stay safe and hydrated.

Parisa, Safety 1st

06.16 - Agelong Approaches

June...

Violent tremors and fierce battles subside for a short time of tense reprieve, as the ground settles and soldiers take to camps. In the aftershocks of the trauma, the oppressive methodical air of war shifts into something wild and chaotic.

Agelong approaches.

Empowered by the deep connection to the rituals of their hidden tribes, orcs prepare their bodies and metal to meet their blood-bound foes in the fury of the solstice night. Their mystical chanting echoes through the indomitable forests as they drink the fermented blood of their conquered elven enemies from years past. Together, they toast to the glory of life, the thrill of the hunt, and the blessings and might of Orc Father Cro.

Simultaneously, elves prepare their own for the encroaching night. Locked in meditative fury, driven by the blood of Elf Father Ylf, they pass down warnings and pitfalls to the younger generations and ready them for the intensity of the hunt. Deep into the nights, they adorn their bodies with battle paint in the light and heat of their communal fires while elders speak of the glory of Father Ylf and the treachery and betrayal of his orc brother Cro. Together, with orc blood in their wine glasses raised to the moon, they toast to their victory.

As the days grow longer, hotter, and tense with fear and fury, The Great Swamp churns below, hungrily waiting for the spilled blood of kin turned enemies.

Welcome to Kanar’s Weeklong event!

Q: What is Weeklong?
A: Weeklong is Kanar’s annual 10-day June event, which spans two consecutive weekends and includes the weekdays in between. Game will be on the entire time, and staff will be running encounters and story throughout the entire 10-day event. The dates for this years Weeklong are June 20th-29th.

Q: What is Agelong?
A: Agelong is an in-game holiday, originally player created, to commemorate the ongoing confrontation and tension between the Walker of Elfs, Ylf, and the Walker of Orcs, Cro, and their descendants of elves and orcs. This is celebrated yearly in-game on the night of the summer solstice, where elves and orcs battle from sunset until sunrise. In the past, the hunt has run from dusk until dawn, but due to safety concerns in recent years, the GM staff has ended the hunt at approximately 2am while giving PCs the opportunity to continue combat and RP without staff if desired.

Though the in-game hunt takes place on the solstice, the actual day of solstice may not be used due to scheduling conflicts.

Q: When is Agelong?
A: Agelong will be the second Saturday of the Weeklong event, June 28th.

Q: What if my PC is not an Orc or Elf?
A: Traditionally, it is customary for PCs who do not PC an elf or orc to NPC for Agelong, generally as an elf or orc to fill numbers for the battle.

Elves and orcs, PC and NPC, may exhibit hostility to those who attempt to participate in the hunt that are not descendants of elves and orcs. This is not always the case, and elves and orcs may be more or less welcoming to others during the hunt depending on the circumstances of the hunt. If you wish to play your PC during Agelong, or you do not wish to participate in the battle but would still like to contribute, please speak with the encounter runner.

Q: Who are Cro and Ylf?
A: Ylf, the First Elf, is the progenitor of the elven bloodline. Cro, the First Orc, is the progenitor of the orcish bloodline. Do you want to know more about them? Find out in character!

06.16 - Econ hours

Hello!

 We are days away from our Weeklong event! With that, Econ staff would like to communicate some information pertaining to this event. First, please remember that a player can do on-field crafting twice this event instead of the normal one per event maximum.

Secondly, please see below for Econ’s business hours. As always, these times are subject to change per availability of staff. We look forward to seeing you and are looking forward to this years Weeklong!

Econ Staff Hours:

Friday June 20: 5:30 - 8:00 pm

Saturday June 21: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Sunday June 22: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Monday June 23 - Thursday June 26: 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Friday June 27: 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Saturday June 28 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Sunday June 29: 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Econ Staff

06.13 - From the Desk of CBM1st

Hello everyone!
Just your CBM crew here to let you know, with the exception to a few clarifications and the latest RPO Event XP, your character sheet updates for the May 2025 live 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!
All of that aside, have a great weekend and we will see you all on-field at the upcoming June Agelong 10 Day Event!
Glen ""Rath"" Adkins
CBM1st

06.04 - BLD announcement

BLD will be onfield all weekend(friday evening, all day saturday and all day sunday).

Come out and help us make the property the most amazing playground we've ever had. Any skill levels will be helpful.

Please wear clothes you can paint in.

06.03 - Vigil and Knighting of Armiger Cyrus Mobeon

Please join us for the vigil and Knighting of Cyrus Mobeon on the first weekend of our Weeklong event! Congratulations Cyrus, we can't wait!

May Announcements (5.31)

May 31, 2025 Media First

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 🖋️

April Announcements (4.30)

April 28, 2025 Media First

04.30 - Calling Cards

Hey everybody!
If your PC still has a business card from Desmond McCoy, please include it in your signout. If you have already done your signout, please alert GM 2 Kay.

04.23 - Dinner Break

Good morning members!

The GM staff would like to let you all know that during regular events on Saturdays between 6pm and 8pm, the GM staff will be taking a dinner break and will not be running combat encounters. This will also give those on field time to prepare and enjoy meals together or leave to get food. Roleplay encounters or modules may still be run given availability and scheduling. Thank you for your understand. Please remember to eat and hydrate!

04.23 - From the Desk of CBM1st

Hello everyone!
Going forward this season, we would like to remind all members to be sure to log your actual NPC time in your signout, regardless of what ticket you purchased.

If you purchased a ticket that does NOT have an NPC expectation but you still choose to NPC, please be sure to include this is your signout.

Also, if you purchase a ticket ($35) that DOES have an NPC expectation, please be sure, to best of your ability, that you fulfill this promise to the community.

We will be sending a report to the BOD after each event to allow for better statistics tracking.

All of that aside, we will see you on the field.
"If you must die, die loudly!"
Glen "Rath" Adkins
CBM1st

04.23 - From the Desk of CBM1st

Hello everyone!
Just your CBM crew here to let you know, with the exception to a few clarifications and the latest RPO Event XP, your character sheet updates for the March 2025 live 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!
All of that aside, have a great rest of the week and we will see you all on-field soon!
Glen "Rath" Adkins
CBM1st

04.22 - April Hype Post

As spring turns warm and boisterous, animals, monsters, and adventurers alike begin to disperse, searching for bounty. While the forests and fields awaken with bloom and green, The Great Swamp seems to slumber still, refusing to display its spring pageantry. This does not seem to deter the strange inhabitants that live there. Sightings of feathered long-legged reptiles rise with the temperature, along with other peculiar visions in the treeline that people have trouble explaining.

The pounding sound of marching soldiers echoes throughout the region as Generals receive their orders to move out. The time for goodbyes and well wishes is over. Families and friends wave and cry from city walls to their departing kin, not knowing if they will ever return. The sky is grim and heavy with dark clouds as they make their exit.

To the south, Nardmyr also reddies their forces, hell-bent on the defeat of their previous allies. But a new force moves to intercept them. Will their help be enough, or will they too become casualties of the battlefield?

Find out this weekend at the Kanar April event!

04.21 - Econ

From the Merchants Guild: 

As we welcome the Spring here in Novashan, the bankers have prepared a list of changes to the merchant lists for items you may wish to buy or sell. Please visit the bankers in their normal shed to see the new price lists and learn of the changes. You may also speak with the kings merchant, Bennington Fallen, when he visits Ilveresh during the monthly festivals.

We look forward to working with you and sharing the changes, The Bank of Novashan

04.17 - 4/18/26 BLD work weekend

BLD will be on field Friday, Saturday and Sunday. It shall be a great weekend to work on your camp, or help a camp work on their stuff, or work on the communities land and structures. All skill sets/levels needed. The BLD team is also willing and able to teach while we are working on things. BLD1 should arrive onfield approx 10am and will be leaving by 530pm every day.

I hope to see many of your faces this weekend.

Winter Announcements (3.25)

December 10, 2024 Tashina O

03.25 - Important Safety Field Ruling – Effective March 28, 2025

Good evening, everyone,

We would like to announce a new Safety Field Ruling that will take effect on March 28, 2025.

Players who choose to be non-combatant ("non-coms") for personal reasons, or those designated as non-coms by a Safety Response Team member, will retain this status for a mandatory 24-hour period. During this time, players must notify one of the Safety Staff members—Safety 1st, Safety 2nd, or Safety 3rd. The current Safety Staff members are as follows:

Parisa Anahid – Safety 1st

Melissa Jones – Safety 2nd

Marcus Schwimmer – Safety 3rd

In cases where a Safety Staff member is unavailable on the field, non-coms are required to inform a member of the Board of Directors (BOD).

Should a player wish to reduce their 24-hour non-com period, they must discuss the matter directly with one of the Safety Staff members mentioned above.

Additionally, Non-Com sashes are available in the Safety Shed and will be distributed to players as needed. These sashes must be returned to the Safety Staff once the player's non-com status is no longer applicable.

Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.

Parisa Anahid, Safety 1st

03.20 - Worldbook Update

The Worldbook team has also been hard at work over the winter, and we’re pleased to say we’re on schedule with the first few stages of creating reference materials for our game world! So far our new features include:

A grid overlay for the Kingdom map, making it easier to find locations throughout Novashan and keep track of where your adventures are happening.
Location information pages for towns and cities in the Kingdom, including information about populations, local resources, attractions, specialty schools, and research libraries.
Alpha-stage Between-Events Governing systems to track and reward players’ Governing signouts.

The next stage for our Location pages is to ask you, the players, to help us compile lists of local historic events from the plots and adventures we’ve had over the last 40 years. One of Kanar’s biggest strengths has always been the memories we take home with us; this will be your chance to help us collect those memories in one place so they can be incorporated into the stories we tell today.

We’ll make an announcement when we’re officially open for player contributions, so keep an eye out!

03.19 - New player revamp

Hey everyone! Quick update on the New player revamp!

Thanks to everyone that has been peer reviewed, or helped create pieces for this new process. We hope to continue the hard work and have something to show around the March event.

This new look will include:
An updated web approach - focusing more on the digital advantages we have.
A new mentorship program.
An extensive New Player help guide - working with the hard work some awesome members already did, and adding updated information and topics requested by members. Including a work instruction for sign outs and crafting!

We hope that this will make new player experiences just that much better! More updates to come. And we cannot wait for your feedback!

03.19 - Crafting Overhaul

We hope you’re getting geared up for the season, which is just a few short weeks away. Don’t forget to start prepping your kits, cleaning out your cars, and packing your gear for the fun year we have in store for you! We have a lot of updates coming this year, which we hope will make gameplay more smooth and enjoyable for everyone.

Starting off, we have an announcement about the crafting system overhaul that we’ve been working on over the winter. Our crafting team has been plugging away at our updated crafting system, but unfortunately we will not have it ready to playtest by the first event of the season. We want to make sure we have a complete, comprehensive guide before we begin our playtest, so we do not want to release a partly finished product. However, we do have a few little sneak peaks for you. Our crafting update will include:

● Updated and standardized material list
● Updated on-field crafting rules
● Recipes for each craft and item creation skill
● Update and standardization of gathering materials
● And more!

This will be a major change to our economics system, so we will be announcing when the playtest will begin and release information to the membership before the event we plan to start the playtest. We will also host a town hall meeting over Discord for those who wish to ask questions or get clarification before the playtest begins. Please wait to give feedback on the new crafting system until after the first event playtest.

03.10 - BLD Workday on 3/16/25

Hello everyone! There will be another double BLD XP workday this Sunday the 16th from 10am until 4pm. Come on out and help drag brush and stack wood and get you some of that satisfying double BLD XP! I will also be willing to teach others how to use the chainsaw, if you want to learn.

We are watching the weather to see if we are going to do a workday on Saturday the 15th. Right now, it looks like rain, but we will keep you informed via this post as the week goes on.

Remember to bring a pair of gloves if you have them because your hands will thank you later!

Let's make a day of it!

See you on field, Marcus Schwimmer BLD 1st

03.06 - 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 November 2024 live 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 hope everyone had a great winter break and all is well! Here we are, just weeks away from the opening event for the 2025 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!

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

Glen "Rath" Adkins, CBM1st

03.05 - Second Double BD XP Workday

Hello everyone! There will be another double BLD XP workday this Saturday 8th from 10am until 4pm. Come on out and help drag brush and stack wood and get you some of that satisfying double BLD XP! I will also be willing to teach others how to use the chainsaw, if you want to learn.

Remember to bring a pair of gloves if you have them because your hands will thank you later!

Let's make a day of it!

See you on field, Marcus Schwimmer BLD1st

03.02 - BLD Tree Management

Tomorrow (Sunday) from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm there will be a double BLD XP workday. Come and help us drag brush and stack wood.

My 76 year old father will be out and that's always a good time as you watch him telling me I am using a chainsaw wrong. I overdid it today so I realistically have 2-3 hours of chainsaw work in me so I will be HAPPY to teach others how to do it.

See you on field! Marcus Schwimmer BLD1st

02.27 - Pre-Season Reminders and Book Keeping

Hello everyone, I hope everyone has wintered well. With the March event fast approaching I wanted to remind everyone of the following

The Building and Land Director 1st position is open until April 13th, if you have any interest in the position please read over the positions standard operating procedures and then email the board. Requirements apply, please read them under section 7 of 1.3-KGE-SPS 25.01

2025 Season passes are available. Remember "Purchase of a Season Pass comes with the benefits associated with attendance." So if you have a season pass and miss an event you will still be able to complete a sign-out for experience, between event actions, and learning skills in town. Seasson Pass

Annual Registration Form and Membership. Please fill out your ARF and purchase your Membership so you can participate in club activities. They both must be done before you can participate, ARF & Membership

Our Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) updates. Our SOP's have been updated and reconciled with changes made in the January board meeting if you missed Januarys board meeting here are the Minutes.

The 2025 Season experience changes are now in effect.

P.S. Remember to review our rulebooks, and anything important for your character before you hit the field in March. It will make things a lot easier if you take a look now, and from personal experience finding your kit now instead of the day before will save you a major headache.

Looking forward to a wonderful season full of fun and adventure.

~Christian Colarossi, K.A.N.A.R. Corporate Secretary

02.10 - 📢 January Board Meeting Summary! 📢

📢 January Board Meeting Summary! 📢

Hey everyone! The January BOD meeting has passed, and we’ve got plenty of updates for you! You can read the minutes in full at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h8dt91Be4Bb3jqs_6ZI-utvV98dyHOvgTR5L5LwMj1Y/

🔥 First, a Huge Thank You! We set a new record for post-season survey responses! Your feedback is invaluable, and we’re actively reviewing everything.👏

🛡️ Key Updates & Announcements

💠 Special Interactive Encounter Delay & Compensation

Due to timing and ongoing plot needs, the planned all-field interactive encounter (including perks for 2024 Season Pass holders) didn’t happen as expected. While we’re still keeping some details hush-hush, 2024 Season Pass holders now have a choice of:

Any three consumables (e.g. three 9th level potions) OR
One material up to Demi 3
An email will be sent with instructions!

💠 Thank You to Our BLD 1st!

Our current BLD 1st, Marcus, is stepping away from the position. Thank you for your time and dedication! 🙌 The position is now open for applicants. Interested? Learn more here: kanar.club/blog-posts/building-and-land-director-1st-open-staff-position-2025

💠 2025 RPOE Dates Are Set!

📅 Mark your calendars for Roleplay-Only Events (RPOE) next year: April 11-13, May 30-June 1, September 5-7, and October 3-5

💠 Weeklong Pricing Update

💰 Weeklong will cost the same as a regular event! No price increase!

💠 Game Policy & SOP Updates

K1 Policy 007 Update – NPC & Immersion Guidelines

To ensure a cohesive and immersive game world:
- All NPCs & encounters must be approved by Game Master staff.
- NPCs must follow given stats & purpose—improv is encouraged, but major deviations aren’t allowed.
- NPC loot & items must be used or returned after encounters.
- NPCs must sign in/out for tracking event stats.

Roleplay-Only Events Policy Updates

RPOE remain mechanics-free and are capped at four per year. Key points:
- No combat mechanics (sparring/tournaments without damage are fine).
- Non-combat skills (like languages & lore) can be used.
- Staff attendance is NOT required.
- Alcohol is only allowed at KGE Member Caretaker Sites per Michigan law.
- New members can attend with a Member in Good Standing vouching via email.
- Sign-outs are due by Wednesday (11:59 PM) after the event.
- 10 XP granted with valid sign-out—skills can be learned but won’t be usable until after a regular event sign-out.

KGE-POL-001 is now simply called "Alcohol" and has some wording updates.

📅 Next Board Meeting: April 13th!

Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, feel free to email any questions or thoughts! 🎭🔥

~ Tashina O. Odd Year Player Rep oddyearrep@kanar.club

01.25 - Building and Land Director position is now open

Marcus Schwimmer has announced that he is stepping down from the position of BLD 1st ,the Building and Land Director Position is now open will be open until April 13th. Please send any applications or questions to the email bod@kanar.club

I would like to extend a great deal of thanks to Marcus, on behalf of the Board and the Kanar community, thank you for your decade of dedicated service as BLD 1st and 2nd. Your commitment is something that many of us should strive to match. I am grateful to know that while you are stepping down you intend to continue to help the club in a variety of ways. Best wishes as you embrace your next projects we can’t wait to see what you’ll achieve next! With gratitude, Christian Colarossi Kanar Secretary

01.17 - Forestry Update

Hello!  

Starting early next week, loggers will be on the property and will be working for approximately 3 weeks, weather depending. Their focus will be on NPC land, on our northern property line.

If any member is going to be on field at this time, please do not block any of the roads or interfere with their work. Please, take their direction if they request you wait for them or move, etc. We are currently unsure if they will be taking up room in the parking lot, but for safety reasons be sure to speak with a worker before driving onto the field.

Thank you for your time!  BLD Department

01.13 - Crafting for Coin Change

Hello everyone!

Good news from the Econ Staff! We have been discussing ways we can improve the economy in our game. Our first solution is to increase the pay received from crafting between events. Since we released this change after the item creation form was due, we are accepting changes to winter crafting for those who want to make coin instead of what they previously submitted. If you would like to change to “crafting for the kingdom,” please email us at econ@kanar.club and submit a new item creation form by January 20th.

Previously:

Novice: 4 silver between monthly events and 20 silver over winter Trainee: 8 silver between monthly events and 40 silver over winter Apprentice: 12 silver between monthly events and 60 silver over winter Journeyman: 16 silver between monthly events and 80 silver over winter Master: 20 silver between monthly events and 100 silver over winter

Updated:

Novice: 8 silver between monthly events and 40 silver over winter Trainee: 16 silver between monthly events and 80 silver over winter Apprentice: 24 silver between monthly events and 120 silver over winter Journeyman: 32 silver between monthly events and 160 silver over winter Master: 40 silver between monthly events and 200 silver over winter

Yours in fellowship The Econ staff

01.10 - 🎟️ Winter Feast Tickets Are Now Available! ❄️

🎟️ Winter Feast Tickets Are Now Available! ❄️

We sincerely apologize for the delay in this announcement and the short timeframe leading up to the event on February 1st. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we finalized preparations for what promises to be a memorable feast.

The wait is over—tickets for our Winter Feast are officially on sale! Join us for a day of food, fun, and community. 📅 Date: February 1st 🕑 Time: 2:00 PM 📍 Location: HorseFeathers 2345 Equus Hls Dr, Pinckney, MI 48169

✨ For full event details and ticket links, please visit: https://kanar.club/calendar-month/kanar-winter-feast-2025

Have questions? Feel free to email me directly at oddyearrep@kanar.club. We can’t wait to see you there! 🌟

~ Tashina O.

01.08 - 🎉 Winter Feast Tickets Available Friday! ❄️

Get ready for an evening of food, fun, and festivities! Tickets for our highly anticipated Winter Feast go on sale Friday—don’t miss out!

📅 Event Date: February 1st 📍 Location: HorseFeathers in Pinckney

Join us for an unforgettable night with great company, delicious food, and exciting activities.

Stay tuned for ticket and additional details dropping Friday! Let’s make this Winter Feast one to remember. 🌟

12.10 - 🌟 Post-Meeting Summary for October and July 🌟

🌟 Post-Meeting Summary for October and July 🌟 Hello! Here’s an update from the latest Board of Directors meeting to keep everyone in the loop and a reminder that our next Meeting is scheduled for January 12th. Members are welcome to attend.

Exciting Updates: 👏 In July we filled our open staff roles, let’s give them a round of applause! 🎉 C. Cunninghame is now our Quartermaster 1st! 📜 K. Brassuer has been appointed as Game Master 1st! 🛡️ P. Anahid has joined the team as Director of Safety!

🎨 Our new logo has officially been approved! Look out for it appearing soon and reminder to those who reached the final stages of the contest to email the Treasurer about your free event if you haven't already.

✅ All Standard Events and BOD meeting dates for 2025 are approved and on the website. The RPOE events will be decided during our January meeting. https://kanar.club/calendar

💰 Staff don’t forget the Budget Approval Meeting is set for December 15th.

Approved Proposals:

1️⃣ Proposal 2024712-1: Simplified ticket names (A, B, & C where applicable). We hope this helps lessen confusion about ticket names.
2️⃣ Proposal 10052024-1: XP policy update: Event XP cap stays the same, but XP for assisting staff is now separate.
3️⃣ Proposal 10052024-2: Late sign-outs won’t lose NPC XP but may have updates deferred to the next cycle.

Friendly Reminders:

📋 Post-Season Survey: Your chance to share your thoughts and help shape the future of our game! Keep an eye out for the link coming soon—your feedback is invaluable.

🍗 Feast Announcements: Delicious details about our upcoming feast are just around the corner. Stay tuned so you don’t miss the chance to snag your spot and join in on the fun!

Let’s keep building a better game world together! If you have questions, feel free to reach out directly to the board or staff.

Thanks for reading, and we’ll see you at the next event or meeting! 🌟

— Tashina O, Odd Year Rep

*Photo by* *Polina Grishma* on *Unsplash*

August Announcements (8.29)

August 16, 2024 Media First

8.29 - BLD Gravel Work Day

Hello everyone!

There is a BLD work day coming up next weekend on Saturday September 7th and Sunday September 8th. This year, we are getting A LOT of gravel to improve our property. We will be providing double XP for players who participate.   

Work times will be:  
10am - 8pm on Saturday  
& 
10am - 5pm on Sunday

  Please bring gloves, work boots, water, and any sunblock or bug spray you may need. Also bring a shovel or metal rake if you have one.

  Hope to see you there, 
BLD Team

8.23 - Econ Announcement

Hello players!

Are you interested in giving back to our wonderful community? Do you want to be included on a staff capacity?

Look no further! Our Econ staff is looking to expand our operational numbers. We are looking for four more passionate, driven individuals to join our exceptional team as field staff. The requirements for this position are quite simple, a few hours of your time each game to perform in game banking and basic economics and Veteran player status. Are you a newer player and still want to assist? Well there is a way for that too. We are also looking for non veteran players on a junior status. All that means is that you will be trained to assist the banker until you reach veteran status. Then you will be officially added to the team. If this sounds like an interesting fun opportunity to you, please reach out to Econ at Econ@kanar.club with your interest. We look forward to meeting you.

Huzzah!
Your Econ Team

8.13 - From the Desk of CBM1st

Hello everyone!

Just your CBM crew here to let you know that your character sheet updates for the July Live Event have been completed.

As always, if you find something of concern or you did not get an update, please be sure to check the "Staff Comments" tab on your sheet first for possible information. Otherwise, feel free to reach out to us via email and I am sure we can get you taken care of.

That all being said, we thank you all for your understanding and patience.

See you at the next event!
Your CBM Staff!

8.12 - New incentive for Lamplighters Guild

Good afternoon everyone!

The Safety Team and GM Staff are excited to announce an additional incentive for the Lamplighter's Guild. In addition to the 1xp/30 min already provided, we will be offering an in-game monetary benefit of 5 silver per day as well.

Players who wish to assist with lamplighting, are being asked to come find Safety First, Parisa, before starting work. Once completed, they will be provided with a signed and dated writ, that will then be brought to the GM shed, and exchanged for payment.

This is a new system, so bear with us as we work out the kinks. See you all this weekend!

Parisa
Safety 1st

8.11 - Snake Safety

Hello Players,

Due to some sightings of snakes at the July event, the Safety Staff thought it would be helpful to make people aware of what type of snake is being spotted.

This is an Eastern Hognose snake. Even though it looks like a venomous snake or escaped pet, it is native to Michigan and is considered non-venomous. It also primarily eats toads and poses no risk to humans. When threatened, these snakes hood up and hiss, making them look similar to a cobra, or they will flip over and play dead. If one is found, it is preferred that players leave it alone, and notify Safety Staff that one was found and where.

Please do not kill or injure native wildlife, or handle animals you are not familiar with.

Parisa, Safety 1st
Kasey, Safety Staff

8.02 - New GM Discord and Map Update

Hello everyone!

The GM team has created a new server to help communication between us and the players and to communicate with NPCs and volunteers! Feel free to join and ask any questions you have for the GM Team!

Link: https://discord.gg/PYSP4wJJjx

Additionally, The map has been updated on the website to reflect wartime border changes, as well as events happening up north!

Can't wait to see you at the next event,
-GM Team

July Announcements (7.18)

July 16, 2024 Media First

7.18 - Common Knowledge and an NPC Raffle System

Hello, players! Newly appointed GM1 Kiri here with two pretty nifty announcements:

GM Staff is releasing a common knowledge story review covering the last three years of plot every citizen of Novashan would generally know about. We hope this will make it easier for new players to create characters by having a sense of what’s currently going on in the world. You can find it at the link below.

Common Knowledge for All Players: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ivO4Tl8wvMGpFrVvwODMyWqC1uk58xOuizXRSaThZ28/edit

Secondly we’re trying out a raffle ticket system to incentivise players to put in NPC hours!

Players will get a raffle ticket for every 30 minutes they NPC. This includes NPC hours over the event XP cap! After players receive and sign the tickets they’ve earned, the tickets can either be put into random-chance drawing boxes for a shot at fabulous prizes or given back to GM staff to be stored in a labeled envelope and spent later on items from our prize tiers. The tiers are similar to a ChuckECheese-style arcade: the higher the prize tier, the better the prize, and the more tickets it costs. We’re starting small with a few lovely raffle rewards and the lower-tiered prizes; if everything goes well, GM staff will begin expanding this NPC appreciation system and hopefully make it a long-term fixture. Please be patient with us while we get this thank-you up and running!

Important points:
1 ticket for every 30min of NPC time (for all ticket levels) Two spending options: random drawing boxes or multi-ticket prize tiers
If players want to save their tickets, GM staff will keep them in an envelope with the player’s name on it. This is just starting up, please don’t try to break it before it’s established

If you have questions, please email gm@kanar.club, or find me at the event if you need a quick clarification. Here’s to us, and here’s to our future, and here’s to a weekend with daytime temperatures below boiling!

Kiri, GM1

7.17 - From the Desk of CBM1st

Hello everyone. I hope you all are doing well and having a great morning.

Lately we have been receiving a lot of emails regarding department XP and donation xp and the fact that some of you have not received your xp, etc. That being said, I felt it might be useful to explain the process to the membership to better prepare everyone moving forward.

When a member submits for bonus xp, be it from money donations or otherwise, that submission MUST be approved by a manager or an appointed person from that department. We as the CBM cannot put it on your sheet until it has been approved.

Once it has been approved, the CBM team will add this bonus xp to your sheet during the NEXT character sheet update cycle. This is after an event and the 8 day time limit has passed.

When the CBM team starts performing sheet updates, we do the bonus XP first in order to be sure we have all of your xp at the time of the sheet updates. We only do this ONCE. If the department manager has not approved the XP by the start of each sheet update cycle, it will likely not make it to your sheet this time around. Same goes for if the department manager were to approve it during or after the updates have been completed.

The CBM team knows how important your XP is to you and we want you to have what is due, meanwhile its important to understand that if your xp is not on your sheet, it's likely because it either has not been approved yet or it was approved after sheet updates were completed. Rest assured it will eventually get there!

I hope this helps everyone to better understand the process and to explain the delays.
As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you
Glen “Rath” Adkins
CBM1st

7.16 - BLD Gravel Day

Hello everyone!

BLD would like to announce our next work day - Saturday September 7th & Sunday September 8th. We will be spreading gravel.

Work times will be:
10am - 8pm on Saturday
&
10am - 5pm on Sunday

Be sure to bring a pair of gloves, work boots, water, & any sunblock / bug spray you might need.

Hope to see you there,
BLD Team"

7.15 - From the Desk of CBM 1st

Hello everyone!
Just your CBM crew here to let you know that your character sheet updates for the June Agelong (10day) Live Event have been completed.

As always, if you find something of concern or you did not get an update, please be sure to check the ""Staff Comments"" tab on your sheet first for possible information. Otherwise, feel free to reach out to us via email and I am sure we can get you taken care of.

That all being said, we thank you all for your understanding and patience.

See you at the next event!
Your CBM Staff!

7.05 - Last day For Membership Voting for the Logo Competition

Hello Everyone!

Here is a reminder to vote in the new Logo for our community, today is the last day! The Logo committee is happy to share with the club our favorite 5 logos out of those that were submitted. Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the competition!

Here is the link to the poll, which will be live until the end of the day today! https://forms.gle/pfeyJeRE4JowEhZ18

After the poll has run its course, the logo committee will then use the votes for each logo to help guide our decision on what the final logo will be.

The winner with the highest number of votes will receive an additional free event ticket Level B.

If you submitted a Logo that is in this poll we would ask that you refrain from telling others which logos you submitted until after the poll closes to prevent any vote skewing!

Thanks,
The Logo Committee

June Announcements (6.30)

June 5, 2024 Media First

6.30 - Reminder from the Treasurer on the upcoming Election

Reminder: nominations for open Board of Director Positions will close today at 9 PM 06.30.2024
President
Even Year Player Representative

Voting emails will be sent to eligible Veteran Members in Good Standing by 9 PM on 07.01.2024
I will be hosting an open forum in the KGE Discord from 8:30-9:30 PM on 07.02.2024
If you have questions about voting please email treasurer@kanar.club

Reminder: email is the official form of communication and please respect our Volunteer's time. I will attempt to answer emails during a time block every other evening but it could take a few days.

Voting will run for a full 7 days and will close at 11:59 PM on 07.08.2024

The Secretary will announce the winners on 07.09.2024

Thank you

KGE Treasurer

6.25 - Membership Voting for the Logo Competition

Hello Everyone!

Here is a reminder to have a vote in the new Logo for our community! The Logo committee is happy to share with the club our favorite 5 logos out of those that were submitted. Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the competition!

Here is the link to the poll, which will be live from now until July 5th, just over a week away! https://forms.gle/pfeyJeRE4JowEhZ18

After the poll has run its course, the logo committee will then use the votes for each logo to help guide our decision on what the final logo will be.

The winner with the highest number of votes will receive an additional free event ticket Level B.

If you submitted a Logo that is in this poll we would ask that you refrain from telling others which logos you submitted until after the poll closes to prevent any vote skewing!

Thanks,
The Logo Committee

6.21 - BOD Meeting Review

Here's a quick rundown of some key decisions made at the April Board of Directors meeting and two emergency meetings:

Departmental Updates:
• Quartermaster: A. Cunningham has been appointed as the Interim Quartermaster. Applications are open for a permanent replacement.
• Safety: K. Brasseur has resigned as Safety 1st but will remain as the Interim Safety Officer until the position is filled. Applications are open!

Winter Feast:
• The budget for the Winter Feast has been approved. We're still looking for a fantastic committee chair (applications open), and the committee is eager to hear your suggestions for a new venue.

SOP Updates:
• Changes were made to SOP 1.4-KGE-SOP 2.3.1.2, removing "Inactive" as a possible membership status.
• SOP 1.4-KGE-SOP 2.3.1.2 was also amended to require payment before the end of an event instead of prior to participation. The wording regarding missed payments has also been revised.
• Proposal #04022024-5 Regarding Removal of 1.4-KGE-SOP 23.12 8.3.3 was moved to the BOD committee for further review.
• Proposals #09012023-1 and #09012023-2 regarding adjustments to XP allocation (in 1.3-KGE-SPS and K1G-001 K1 SOP, respectively) were passed and will be implemented in 2025.

Emergency Meeting Update:
• The "Fresh Start" policy, after gathering member feedback through a survey and an additional emergency meeting, has been passed. Full details can be found at: https://kanar.club/blog-posts/2024/6/17/fresh-start-annoucement
• In a separate emergency meeting, the BOD approved a price drop for the June event.

Want to Know More?
Minutes are posted for review online, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1EnE8Fd1nBF_Ic-CctkKNwtB9VzrTU1oK, if you don’t see minutes for a meeting and its been over two weeks email the secretary.

Other Announcements
Don’t forget the GM position is open and applications are being accepted.
The BOD seats for Even Year Rep and President are also up for reelection learn more at: https://kanar.club/blog-posts/2024/open-bod-positions

We appreciate your continued engagement and support!
Odd Year Player Rep
Tashina O.

6.13 - Econ Weeklong Announcement

Greetings players,

Econ would like to announce information regarding the Week-long event. Econ will be in full operation both weekends. This entails tag pick ups, temp tag trade ins and all banking needs. Monday through Thursday, the GM staff and/or any Econ present will be handling bank transactions at the GM shed or Econ building.

Note: Econ will not be running during the time of Age-Long to give all players the opportunity to participate. Econ will be open prior to the big event.

Econ also welcomes Zach Bacon and Jason Cooley to our team. Please be patient with us as they acclimate into their roles.

We're also allowing players to complete TWO on field crafting sessions as well. Please remember to fill that in on your item creation forms.

May our Week-long be victorious!

Your Econ team

6.12 - June Playtest

Good day adventurers.

We will be extending the may playtest to the June Event. All Players and even some NPCs will be able to use the following skill once per day at the June event.

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)

Jeremiah Pm1

6.12 - Membership Voting for the Logo Competition

Hello Everyone!

Here is your chance to have a vote in the new Logo for our community! The Logo committee is happy to share with the club our favorite 5 logos out of those that were submitted. Thank you so much to everyone who participated in the competition!

Here is the link to the poll, which will be live from now unitl July 5th! https://forms.gle/pfeyJeRE4JowEhZ18

After the poll has run its course, the logo committee will then use the votes for each logo to help guide our decision on what the final logo will be.

The winner with the highest number of votes will receive an additional free event ticket Level B.

If you submitted a Logo that is in this poll we would ask that you refrain from telling others which logos you submitted until after the poll closes to prevent any vote skewing!

Thanks, The Logo Committee

6.09 - Weeklong Schedule and Hype

Get ready everyone! The height of summer is upon us, and that means far more than just the Summer Solstice.

As the heat churns through the thick swampy air, elves and orcs come out of the cracks and woodwork to rage against each other in a tradition as old as their bloodlines. The orcs are out in force this year, promising to host a grand festival with games and competitions against the rival elves before the night of Agelong. Not only are the orcs hosting The Great Hunt, but they say they’ll lend their roaming army of tribal mercenaries against Narrdmyr. That is, if the two groups show great valor during the hunt.

The elves and orcs aren't the only ones anticipating the Summer Solstice. The Fae courts are buzzing with nervous gossip over this summer's power struggle, and politics are expected to spike in the coming days. Will the Fae Wilds accept help from outsiders? Will the Seasonal Courts be stable after the height of the year?

Meanwhile, Narrdmyr is being edged away from the border with a decisive push by the Novashani baronies. Will their success continue, or does Nardmyrr have something up their sleeve? All this and more at Kanar’s Weeklong event!

Scheduled Events

First Weekend

Adventure Academy - Saturday 15th @ 12pm
Summer Court Showdown - Saturday 15th @ 2pm
Economics 101 with Ro Tanvor - Saturday 15th @ 4pm in Ilveresh
Orc-lympics: Feats of Strength, Skill, and Mind, plus Colosseum Fights! - Sunday 16th @ 2:00pm-5:00pm
Way Dao We Go with Sha’an - Sunday 16th @ 6pm, after Orc-lympics

Weekday Plots and Encounters

The Trouble with Prophecy -Sunday 16th @ night, thru Thursday 20th with Finale @ 6pm
Living Library - Monday 17th thru Thursday 20th
Concepts and Conversations - Monday 17th thru Thursday 20th

Second Weekend

Ro Tanvor’s Safari: Learning About The Arctic Tundra (Arctic tundra not included) - Friday 21st @ 5pm
Adventure Academy - Saturday 22nd @ 12pm
Agelong - Saturday 22nd @ 7pm - 1am

6.07 - Announcement: Gamemaster Staff Procedure Update to Conversations During Game

KGE Membership,

The Game Master Staff (GM) has updated its best practices to address the increased time demands members are putting on GM staff during events related to issues not directly involving the story being run for the event. We have witnessed increased player requests for long conversations regarding macro-game ideology, individual character development, and story disagreements during events. This pulls our staff away from their primary duty of running amazing stories at live events and creates a situation where important conversations are taking place without any documentation. We understand and respect how important this game is to the membership and want to be able to give you our full attention when you bring us your concerns and/or ideas.

Thus, the GM Staff will be implementing the following guidelines starting at the June 2024 event.

All non-personal conversations with GM Staff need to take place at the GM Shed. This building, serves as our office during live events, and as such, we cannot focus on running the game if we are having conversations with the membership in the parking lot or away from this area. If you arrive at the GM Shed and the staff member you wish to speak to is not there, a note will be taken for your request for a conversation and relayed to that staff member when they arrive. The GM Shed is the designated space for non-personal conversations, ensuring that our staff can efficiently manage their time and responsibilities.
All conversations that will take more than ten minutes, and are not related to immediate safety concerns, are requested to be sent to the GM email “Gm@kanar.club” to be addressed after the event. Our members have made it clear that they want more stories to run during live events, and it is not sustainable to achieve this goal when we are constantly being pulled away for 1on1 conversations that do not address the story at hand. This change is to ensure that our staff can focus on running the game during the event and then address these important conversations in a more structured and efficient manner after the event.
Notes may be taken by the GM Staff during conversations. At the end of the conversation, both the GM Staff and the player(s) involved will sign off on the document to ensure its accuracy. This provides a refresher for GM Staff after the event and a paper trail to ensure that all parties are on the same page.

We understand that this is a more formalized process than what has been in place in the past. We assure you that these changes will allow us to put our full attention on running the best stories we can at the live events that people have paid for with their hard-earned money. We respect that you choose to spend your time in Ilveresh and want to deliver the best experience possible.

With thanks,

The Gamemaster Staff

6.07 - From the Desk of CBM 1st

Hello everyone!
I hope you are all doing well and getting excited for the upcoming weeklong event that is just around the corner!

I am writing to let the membership know that in keeping with the long standing weeklong event tradition, the limit for the number of skills you can learn during an event will be increased to 8 skills for this event!!

Also, after careful consideration, the GSOM has decided to remove the limit on the number of lessons you can teach for this event as well!

We believe this will create more roleplay situations and give more opportunities for players to create some of their own fun during the long event!

That being said, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to send us an email at cbm@kanar.club
See you all at the event!
Glen “Rath” Adkins
CBM1st

6.07 - From the Desk of CBM 1st

Hello everyone!

Just your CBM crew here to let you know that your character sheet updates for the May Live Event and the June RP Only Live Event have been completed.

We would like everyone to welcome the newest member of our team, Alex Stachowski as CBM 3rd!

That all being said, we thank you all for your understanding and patience.

See you at the next event!
Your CBM Staff!

6.05 - From the Treasurer by Emergency Vote of the BOD

Fellow Club Members,

KGE is in a good financial position at this midway point of the year and I felt it was in the best interest of the social club to amend Weeklong pricing for 2024.

I called for an emergency meeting and 4 of 5 Board of Directors met on the evening of 06.05.2024 and voted 4-0-0 to suspend standard Weeklong pricing as outlined in K1G-001 K1 SOP 24.04, and institute regular event pricing for the 10-day event but with standard weeklong benefits.

Season Pass Holders will be given 10 in-game tickets for an in-game activity. Please excuse the vagueness as I don't want to ruin the fun of the experience.

Weeklong Event Tickets are available now!

~ KGE Treasurer

https://kanar.club/payment

May Announcements (5.23)

May 6, 2024 Media First

5.23 - June Work Day

Hi all, with how hot the weather has been, BLD is shifting the times for our June 8th work day to 10am - 4pm, to hopefully take advantage of cool morning temps. We'll be focused on splitting wood, lifting the econ shed, and moving railroad ties.

Hope to see you out there! ~ BLD Team

5.20 - Open Staff Positions

There are currently two open positions that we are taking applications for: Game Master 1st and Safety 1st

The positions are open for application and will close Sunday July 7, 2024. Our current intent is for applicants to be interviewed on July 10th and voted upon at the Board of Directors meeting the following Sunday July 14th 2024.

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. (As a reminder, returning Inactive members are Probationary members for 1 year, and not eligible to run for election until they return to Veteran status.)
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.
Have participated at least (1) scheduled work day or work day activity as approved by the BLD or QM in the last 12 months.
Have attended at least one scheduled Board of Directors meeting within the last 12 months.

Thank You, KGE Board of Directors

5.20 - A Letter from the Secretary

Hello everyone,
Jerimy Herpel, has informed the Board of Directors of his decision to step down from his position of Game Master 1st. The Board would like to thank him for his time, dedication, and patience with the position. Jerimy has helped the game and community grow in many ways during his time as our Game Master.

I would like to personally thank him for the many wonderful stories he has told and coordinated over the last two years.

-Christian Colarossi, Kanar Secretary

5.16 - New Kingdom Map!

Hello Everybody!

The GM team is happy to reveal the newest Kingdom map of Novashan! Special thanks to Marcus Schwimmer for creating the new map. Full res version is viewable here! The map can also be found on the About the World section of the website.

Lets make this weekend a great event! -GM Team

5.15 - From the Desk of CBM

Hello everyone!
Just your CBM crew here to let you know that your character sheet updates for the April Live Event have been completed.

We would like to apologize for the delay in getting these out to you as I am sure you are all waiting patiently. We had some staff changes and were working around that. We really appreciate your understanding.

We have not completed your most recent RP Only Event updates and will be completing them with the upcoming event update. Feel free to include the RPO Event XP in your totals for this event when you are planning your skills.

Also, CBM is looking for eager members to add to the staff! We are accepting applications to join the team. We will be performing interviews via discord for those that show interest! Please contact us at CBM@kanar.club.

That all being said, we thank you all for your understanding and patience.
See you at the next event!
Your CBM Staff!

5.15 - Tick Season

Hello Players!

As we head into our May event, please be mindful that this year's tick season is going to be extremely bad!

Check yourself often and wear bug repellant! Ticks remain low to the ground in tall grass / brush, so spraying shoes & pants with DEET can be helpful for keeping them off. Adult ticks are usually pretty easy to spot, but younger ticks are much smaller than might be expected.

An imbedded tick needs to be removed carefully, as to not leave any part of the tick behind. Please ask for assistance if needed.

Stay safe, BLD Team

5.14 - Last Day for Frest Start Survey

🚨 LAST DAY REMINDER 🚨

We want your feedback on the reworked "Fresh Start" policy that was sent to committee at the last BOD meeting. This will be a quick survey and today is the last day Your input is crucial! 📝

Please take the survey at https://forms.gle/NSQNjc5rbVykiVpN8 and help us make informed decisions! 🤝

5.08 - Playmaster and Safety announcement

Dear club membership we are aware that fighting can get intense sometimes. We do have to remind you of several things that are not OK.

You cannot cross check with a spear. This is highly unsafe and not the proper use of this weapon.

You may also not remove a hand from a two handed spear to give yourself more range for a strike. 2 handed weapons require the use of 2 hands at all times.

These unsafe practices cannot be allowed to continue as it puts our membership at risk.

Thank you for your understanding.

The Play Master Team and The Safety Team

5.06 - Reminder Frest Start Survey

🚨 REMINDER 🚨

We want your feedback on the reworked "Fresh Start" policy that was sent to committee at the last BOD meeting. This will be a quick survey, only accepting answers until the 14th. Your input is crucial! 📝

Please take the survey at https://forms.gle/NSQNjc5rbVykiVpN8 and help us make informed decisions! 🤝

April Announcements (4.30)

April 7, 2024 Media First

4.30 - Proposed 'Fresh Start' Survey

We want your feedback on the reworked "Fresh Start" policy that was sent to committee at the last BOD meeting. This will be a quick survey, only accepting answers for the next two weeks, asks for your feedback on the 3 key points of the proposal.

Please take the survey at https://forms.gle/NSQNjc5rbVykiVpN8 and help us make informed decisions!

4.21 - Playtest

Good day adventurers.

We will be running a playtest at the may event. All Players and even some NPCs will be able to use the following skill once per day at the May event only.

(This ability simulates pushing someone away from you)

Jeremiah
Pm1

4.19 - Photographer on Field April

A photographer will be on field during the April Kanar Event during the Saturday Knighting, if you aren't familiar with the Photo & Video policy you can read about it on our website at https://kanar.club/blog-posts/photography-and-videography-policy

4.17 - ARF- Required to be in Good Standing

Did you forget to fill out your ARF?

Not sure, its ok fill it out anyways https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcbOH2uqesGDHbUeXS01EMClyLCdUi84LAU56oa9Dqb32RgQ/viewform?pli=1

The ARF is rquired to be In Good Standing.

thank you,
Treasurer

4.16 - Site Caretaker Forms

Hello all,

We've emailed out the Site Caretaker forms to everyone we have listed. Please check your emails and get those back to us as soon as you can!

If you haven't received an email from us or wish to relinquish your site, please let us know as well so we can update our records. Don't forget you must be a valid member of the club to have a site, so be sure to complete your ARFs and pay your membership dues if you haven't already.

Thanks,
BLD Team

4.15 - Last reminder for the Logo committee

Hey Everyone!

We wanted to give one final reminder of the Logo Competition because we are rapidly approaching the submission due date of 4/19/2024!

We also wanted to thank the members that have already submitted, thanks so much for participating! We want to invite everybody, from 10 year veteran to first event member, to participate in shaping the clubs art identity. We are looking forward to seeing more submissions come in as we approach the deadline!

Blog post with specifics: https://kanar.club/blog-posts/kanar-logo-competition

The form to submit is: https://forms.gle/cJYRWY5eFu3KSZvH9 Deadline for submissions is 4/19/2024

Thanks for your participation!
-The Logo Committee

4.14 - From the desk of CBM1st

Hello everyone! Just your CBM crew here to let you know that your character sheet updates for the March Live Event have been completed.
As always, if you find something of concern or you did not get an update, please be sure to check the "Staff Comments" tab on your sheet first for possible information. Otherwise, feel free to reach out to us via email and I am sure we can get you take care of.
That all being said, we thank you all for your understanding and patience.
See you at the next event!
Your CBM Staff!

4.10 - Calling All Leaders! Feast Chair and Family Day Revival Open!

Calling All Leaders! Feast Chair and Family Day Revival Open!
Do you thrive on planning spectacular gatherings? Are you a master organizer with a knack for creating unforgettable experiences? If so, we want YOU to apply for the 2025 Winter Feast Chair! If you want to join the committee as a member and not the chair reach out to the Odd Year Rep for additional information.
Dreaming of bringing back our Family Day? Have a heart for creating fun and engaging events for all ages? You could spearhead the revival of Family Day! If either (or both!) of these opportunities ignite your spark, we'd love to hear from you! Simply email us at bod@kanar.club.
Don't miss this chance to make a real impact on our community and create lasting memories!

4.8 - BLD Work Days

Hello Club Members!

BLD is happy to announce 2 planned work days (so far) for this year - Saturday 6/8 & Saturday 10/12. We wanted to give as much notice as possible for these particular dates so people can plan ahead. The projects to be completed will be decided as we get closer. Because of the time of year, the hours for the work days will be slightly different from each other. June's work day will be 12pm to 6pm and October's will be 11am to 5pm.

Additionally, we will also have impromptu events, with less notice, as weather & time allows for. And don't forget BLD has a list of tasks, if you're looking to help on your own time! You can email us for ideas, but typical things that always need to be done are clearing leaves, twigs, & tree limbs from trails, splitting / stacking wood, disposing of trash / debris, cleaning out community fire pits, or helping to manage the vegetation overgrowth. You can also earn XP by helping others with their site upkeep, but please communicate directly with site owners if assistance is needed before doing any work.

As a reminder, BLD XP is awarded 1 XP per 30 minutes worked or 1 XP per $2.00 contribution.

The more volunteers we can get, the more progress we can make on this list. We hope to see you out there!
BLD Team

4.8 - Join the Logo Committee

Hello everyone!

We wanted to invite anyone who wishes to participate to join the logo Committee! joining the committee will preclude any participation in the competition itself, but serves to help shape what the Logo will be! Time spent working on the Committee counts as media volunteer time and is a good opportunity to help the club.

Please email media@kanar.club if you are interested!

thanks,
-The Logo Committee

4.7 - Logo Compitition reminder

Hey Everyone!

The Logo committee wanted to give out another reminder about the logo competition! For more information about rewards/prizes for the competition please check out the Blog post!
(https://kanar.club/blog-posts/kanar-logo-competition)

We also wanted to take this opportunity to add more clarity with the attached picture showing what the expectations for a submission are, and by that we mean we don't expect anything! Anything from written concept to rough sketch to fully finished logo will be considered for the contest! This is an opportunity for everybody to get involved with shaping the clubs identity.

The form to submit is: https://forms.gle/cJYRWY5eFu3KSZvH9
Due Date for submissions is 4/19/2024

Thanks for your participation!

4.1 - Announcement from the GM/Econ

Hello players!

At this past event, Econ staff discovered silver coins in circulation that had been painted gold. While some of our gold coins are anodized, it was quite obvious this was paint as the color was different and it was flaking, not rubbing off like anodizing would. It goes without saying that painting coins is against the rules and spirit of the game. If you have any suspicious coins in your possession, please turn them in to Econ at the next available event. If another player passes one of these coins off to you as gold, please report it to the GM staff. Thank you. Any coins turned in will be replaced with the appropriate currency.

Jerimy H

GM1

March Announcements (3.31)

March 5, 2024 Media First

3.28 - Please Fill Out the Survey!

We're reaching out with a humble request: if you haven't already, please take a moment to share your thoughts in our Winter Feast Survey. Currently, we've received only 7 responses, and your input is crucial to us. 🌟🙏

👉 https://forms.gle/prKzWYTNjdDDrJ2Y8 👈

Your feedback helps us understand what made it special for you and how we can make future events even more magical. 🧙‍♂️🌈

3.25 - Janurary BOD Summary

Apologies for the delay, but we're excited to share a recap of our Janurary BOD meeting with you! Despite the delay, we wanted to ensure that all members are kept in the loop about the important decisions and discussions that took place. Additionally, we want to remind everyone about our upcoming BOD meeting in April and encourage your participation. Your input and engagement are invaluable to us as we work together to shape the future of our community. Read on for a summary of our recent meeting and mark your calendars for the next one!

You can read the minutes in full along with the BOD, Committee, KGE & Game Staff Reports at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V5SeV7MOtFlpglihq44VqRsAys_o2R_GWY1BZFklzI0/edit

Highlights: J. Boulianne appointed as Media 1st.

Still accepting of applications of Quartermaster 1st to be discussed at the April BOD meeting. https://kanar.club/blog-posts/2023/quartermaster-1st-and-media-1st-open-staff-positions

Creation of the Logo Committee. Learn more about it - https://kanar.club/blog-posts/kanar-logo-competition

Proposals to update multiple SOP documents were approved. Specifically:
K1G-001 K1 SOP 23.02 to bring the CBM title in line with the other positions of the same level. Additionally a grammar correction, and rephrasing of sections to be gender neutral.

1.1-KGE-RO 23.10 to change verbiage to be gender neutral and fix an old acronym to be updated.

1.3-KGE-SPS 23.01 to change verbiage and update an old acronym.

K1G-002 POL 001-007 23.02 to change verbiage and update an old acronym.

K1-POL-002 now reads:
The use of tags in Kanar is vital to the game play. It is the intent of this policy to set up a process that shall enforce the use of tags without slowing the pace of the game as a whole. Therefore, the Kanar Game Staff Operations Managers (KGSOM) have set forth this statement of policy to be followed by all members of K1.
In order for your Player Character (PC) to use or carry any item requiring a tag, you must have both a physical representation (Phys Rep) and an item tag. Crafting Materials are an exemption to this policy; they do not require you to have a physical representation. However, crafting tags may be stolen.
If the Phys Rep is lost or taken, and there is no item tag to be found on you, then the item is still considered lost / stolen by a thief.
Items that a PC or Non-Player Character (NPC) could not physically carry require the use of a "Deed of Ownership". A deed of ownership is a piece of parchment with the word deed written on it, what it is a deed of, and the tag number it is associated with. Deeds of Ownership are stealable.
Armor worn by a PC cannot be stolen unless physically removed. You may only have armor tags on you that you have physical representations for.
Temporary Tags that are issued during the current event are stealable without a physical representation present. If a tag is lost and there is no Phys Rep, the item is lost forever. If a PC still has their Phys Rep, but the tag is lost, they may get the tag back.

K1G-001 K1 SOP 23.02 that allows the splitting of the rulebook into multiple documents. The Kanar Rulebook will be divided into the following book types: The Core Rulebook and Supplementary Rulebook Codex(s).
The Core Rulebook: This document will contain the core mechanical aspects of the game, which are deemed to be integral to the operation of the standard aspects of the game. Supplementary Rulebook Codex(s): These documents will supplement the Core Rulebook; they are intended to allow for more in-depth game play without bloating the Core Rulebook and its core mechanics.

Subclasses approved.

View the 2024 Rules - https://drive.google.com/file/d/13nVa6Ja9ndjtu0G_u89391Mur2t-ONgV/view?usp=drive_link

View the Kanar Subclass Codex - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Gz6VTivThE1heD9yD6PjIsAg_HtduZgt/view?usp=drive_link

View the Kanar Master Spell Codex - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MeefhzffmSLFhGVIeBnh6RkGqlqCFevL/view?usp=drive_link

Stay Sparkly!
~ Tashina O.
Odd Year Rep

3.24 - Seasonal Reminder of the Personal Safety Policy

Hello, players! Safety 1st Kiri here. I've had a few questions this event about what to do if roleplay on field gets a little intense and causes some worry about whether the feelings are in character or out. Below is KGE policy #18, which covers personal safety while at our games. Please make sure you're especially familiar with the process for how to check on other players during gameplay. It's a long post, but important to know. Thank you in advance for taking the time to read through!

Personal Safety

Personal safety is important to Kanar Gaming Enterprises, Inc. We hope members make informed decisions before playing the game. Therefore, the KGE Board of Directors has set forth this statement of policy to be followed by all members of KGE.

KGE sponsored games, like K1, use padded facsimiles of melee and ranged weapons in simulated combat.
KGE recommends that every player wear an athletic supporter, padded gloves, and safety goggles.
Pregnant members may attend KGE events as non-combatants.
During any sponsored game a participating member may break character, putting their hand over their head and speaking out-of-game, to let other participants know that they are not feeling real-world safe in the situation. If needed, a hold may be called. Participants should assess their gameplay, consider whether they are roleplaying in line with the code of conduct, and either find a way to safely re-engage in gameplay or disengage from the situation entirely. Any participant can choose to walk away from any situation they feel is unsafe.

This guideline should be followed when handling unsafe situations:

If a participant communicates that they feel unsafe and is able to communicate what is making them feel unsafe, the participants involved are encouraged to have a short discussion on how the situation can be changed to resolve the issue.

If a solution can be reached, players are encouraged to re-engage in gameplay with changes made.
If a solution can not be reached or the changes do not remedy the situation, the unsafe participant is encouraged to disengage from the situation and seek out a member of staff as needed.

If a participant communicates that they feel unsafe and is not able to communicate what is making them unsafe:

Without a communicated way to resolve the issue, it is highly recommended that the participant disengage from the situation and seek out a member of staff as needed.

If a participant is concerned that another participant is feeling unsafe or unwell, they are encouraged to put their hand on their head and briefly check in. We recommend the following methods:

Verbally, by quietly asking if everything is 'mundanely okay' and getting a verbal response from the other participants. This should not interrupt surrounding gameplay unless a hold needs to be called.
Nonverbally, by giving a thumbs up and receiving either a thumbs up for safe or thumbs down for unsafe.

If all participants are safe, gameplay should continue. If they are not, participants should follow the resolution guide listed above.

If a participant is leaving the event due to not feeling real-world safe, a member of the Safety Response Team must be informed of the issue before the participant leaves the property so an investigation can begin. The Safety Response Team member must report the situation to Safety 1st for further investigation. If needed, see the guideline for extreme situations below.

In case of extremely unsafe situations, the following procedure should be followed:

A hold should be called by the participant that does not feel safe.
A member of the Safety Response Team must escort the unsafe-feeling participant to an out-of-game area.
If a member of the Safety Response Team is not present, the participant who called the hold should designate someone to escort them to an out-of-game area and stay with them until a member of the Response Team arrives.
The Response Team member or designated escort and unsafe participant will walk off the field of play with a hand over their head. The escorting party will designate someone to call off the hold for those not involved with the safety issue once they are fully clear of the situation.
A Response Team member will remain with the participant at all times until the situation is resolved or the participant leaves KGE property.
A member of Play Master, Game Master, and Safety Staffs are required to address the situation with the other participants involved, investigate whether rules or policies have been broken in the situation, and deliver warnings and removal from gameplay as warranted. This is to be done in an out-of-game area which may not be the same area where the unsafe-feeling participant and Response Team member have gone.
If the participants involved are removed from the event, a member of the Board of Directors must be contacted to escort the removed participants from the field of play as per procedure.
If the situation is investigated by a member of staff who is not the head of their department, their department head must be notified of updates as soon as possible.
Disciplinary actions must be documented with the Safety department.
If the investigation determines that action beyond the scope of the GM, PM, and Safety staff is required, a Judicial Review Board Request should be submitted by the unsafe-feeling participant. The Board of Directors will review the investigation findings and actions suggested by the investigating party and determine whether removal from a staff position, suspension, or removal from KGE is warranted via the Judicial Review process.

Thank you for reading to the end! If you have any questions about any of this, please talk to me on field or send an email to safety@kanar.club.

-Kiri, Safety 1st

3.22 - Start of 3/22/2024 Game pushed back to 7:00 pm

Good afternoon, KGE Membership:

While we are all excited to start the 2024 Kanar Season, The Game Master Staff, Safety Staff, and Building & Land Department have all met and agreed to push the start of today’s event back to 7:00 pm due to inclement weather and poor road conditions. Players can still access the property before 7:00 pm, but “Game On” will not start until that time. This is in hopes that members and staff have extra time to travel to the property safely.

We do not make this decision lightly as we respect our membership's commitment to the game and the playtime you dedicate to your characters.

With thanks,
The Game Master Staff, Safety Staff, and Building & Land Department

3.22 - Formatted Rulebook and Codex

Hello All!

The final formatting for the 2024 rule book as well as the subclass and master spell list Codices has been completed and is now viewable of the downloads section of the website! Link: https://kanar.club/downloads

Thanks,
P.M. Staff

3.22 - Fighter certification

Hello All!

The link provided bellow is the written part of the fighter certification, take it early now instead of verbally on field to speed up the process!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaT2SEar3DlHr5Ql8NjDHCS2PSvfwAldxRla-s3zU5H8LhMg/viewform

Thanks,
-P.M. Staff

3.22 - March Hype Post

As Spring fights to break free from the grasp of winter, Ilverash awakens and starts the new year in uncertainty. The army of Narrdmyr sits at the border, waiting to strike. The North has become reclusive. The King is absent from the public eye. The swamp holds tight to its secrets. What enemies lie in wait for our returning heroes?

3.4 - Feast Survey

Hello everyone!

🌈 Take a moment to fill out the 2024 Winter Feast Survey and let us know what worked, what delighted you, and how we can make next years even more magical! 🧙‍♂️✨

👉 https://forms.gle/rgnszKjRFKg671RZ6

Tashina - Odd Year Rep / Feast Coordinator

November Announcements (11.15)

November 12, 2023 Media First

11.15 - A Winter for War

As the year draws to a close, opponents make moves with the last of the usable time before winter crystalizes the situation. Forces to the south prepare with anticipation for a push before the snow stops movement.

At the same time, the forests of Ilveresh are unusually loud for this time of the year, with cackles, howling, and loud metallic stomping ringing out.

Welcome to the last event of the year we hope to see you there!
-GM Team

11.14 - BLD Tree Work Day

Hello Club Members!

The BLD Team's next work day will be Saturday 12/2, 10 am - 4pm (6 hours). If there is more work by the end of Saturday, we will continue on Sunday 12/3 10 am - 4pm (6 hours). Info will be posted as applicable.

We have several large trees throughout the property that need to be taken down, cut, and stacked. We are having a professional drop the largest ones leading up to Sat 12/2. There is not a ton of daylight to work with this time of year, so we need all the help we can get! Some loppers will be available for small limbing work.

Be sure to dress warmly, bring a pair of thick gloves, and brings some water. If you have your own loppers or saw, please bring your tools.

BLD will be offering double XP for the work day(s) = 4 XP per hour worked!

We are looking forward to clearing up what we can, and hope to see you out there!

-BLD Team

11.10 - From the Desk of CBM 1st

Hello everyone!
Just your CBM crew here to let you know that your character sheet updates for the October Live Event and the two most recent Role Play Only Live Events have been completed.
As always, if you find something of concern or you did not get an update, please be sure to check the "Staff Comments" tab on your sheet first for possible information.
Otherwise, you can always reach out to us at cbm@kanar.club and I am sure we can work together to get it taken care of!
We wanted to thank everyone that took the time to read the updated "Skills Learned" section of the signouts form and submitted the skills in the desired format. This makes our job easier as it allows us to simply copy and paste your skills right from the form and into your sheet. We hope to see more players doing this in the future!
That all being said, we thank you all for your understanding and patience.
See you at the next event!
Your CBM Staff!

***Photo by*** ***Marko Blažević*** on ***Unsplash***

August Announcements (8.29)

August 14, 2023 joshua boulianne

8.29 - Updated Calendar URL

Important Update: Our Public Calendar has undergone some necessary changes, including a new URL for subscription. Instructions on how to subscribe can be found at https://kanar.club/media-resources.

Thank you for your understanding!

8.29 - BLD Appreciation

The BLD Team would like to give a big thanks to Holly E for their assistance and work on staff! They have taken a different direction with their volunteer time, but we want to acknowledge the great work they did for us!
-BLD

8.27 - Econ Reminder

Hello players,
Econ would like to remind everyone that you are allowed to craft for coin or items in addition to your sign out action. All you have to do is fill out the item creation form right here after completing your sign out.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfidrSMBWsAeWV5Fb13LzLmqY-lLs72fNdrIFvSuLqU34jmJQ/viewform?pli=1

It's an easy way to earn coin between events so take advantage of it with your crafting skills. You have till midnight Monday the 28th to submit for these.
Also please remember to put in for your temporary tag replacements (pink tags) in order to get your permanent tags. If you have any questions please reach out to Econ at Econ@kanar.club We'll be happy to walk you through the process.
Thank you again and see you next festival

Econ 1st/ Rebecca

8.23 - Join Our Team

BLD staff is always looking for additional hands to help manage the lands! Shoot us an email at bld@kanar.club if you'd like to join us in this rewarding work. We can use all kinds of skillsets from organizing & planning, large equipment & regular tool use, hard labor, policy / caretaker guides updates, cooking for work days, etc.

Don't forget we have our Wishlist and 'BLD XP Earning Project List' under the Building and Land Resources page on our website. https://kanar.club/bld-resources

If you've completed a project or purchased something for the department, be sure to fill our the Between Events Department XP Request, found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPW0DbVc_uAkmm1Nw9FaQJuTTT0s6BOr8Ok7p14nrxvl-wUA/viewform

And of course, if you have any questions at all, shoot us an email! We are currently planning out our next work day, to spread gravel. More info to come soon.

-BLD Team

8.22 - New BLD Staff Member

Hello,
Karigan has joined the BLD staff. She will primarily be focused on paperwork and organization. If you have sent in an email that you're waiting on a response for, please send a new reply to bump it to the top of the inbox, and she'll try to get it resolved ASAP for you.

Pending XP requests will be reviewed within the next week or two, so please keep an eye on your email in case there are any follow-up questions, and make sure to get in any requests you haven't already submitted!

Our current staff:
Marcus S (1st)
Stephen W (2nd)
Adam R
Amanda A
Dan W
Holly E
Jason C
Karigan N
Rath A

Thanks for your understanding & patience as we get caught up!
BLD Team

8.22 - Mid-Year Survey Reminder

Hey there! 🌟

We wanted to give you a friendly nudge to make sure you've had a chance to fill out our Mid-Year Survey! 📋 Your input is incredibly valuable and will help us shape the future of our club. So, if you haven't already, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by completing the survey 🗣️

🌼 This survey covers some important topics, like whether we should consider adjusting the length of the 10-Day June event, continuing scheduling Role-Play Only Events, thoughts on the current pricing structure, and more 🎉

👉 https://forms.gle/mTst5pVAiSH4ZcWW8 👈

Thank you for being a part of this fantastic journey! 🚀🌈

Tashina O.
Odd Year Rep

8.16 - From The Game Masters Staff For The August 2023 Festival

With the shadows of war fully upon Novashan, the knights meet in the traditional festival grounds of Illvaresh, will they pull together to face the threat of the Narrdmyrian king William or will they fracture under the pressure?

Duke Kieran D`Kalin long absent from the festival must make a decision of whether to support the south of Novashan against the deceitful King William or listen to the council of the Northern Elves of Ashan?

Tensions rise on the border of Wildemere, will Novashon retain its long-held territory?

All the while the great swamp stirs from its slumber, will a forgotten threat rear its head!

[The Knights Conclave will be held this coming Saturday. There will be a field swap on Sunday to help determine how the war is going]

We hope to see all who can make it this weekend, let's make it a good event!

-GM Team

8.10 - From the desk of CBM1st

Hello everyone!
Just your CBM crew here to let you know that your character sheet updates for the July Live Event have been completed.

As always, if you find something of concern or you did not get an update, please be sure to check the "Staff Comments" tab on your sheet first for possible information.

Otherwise, you can always reach out to us at cbm@kanar.club and I am sure we can work together to get it taken care of!

That all being said, we thank you all for your understanding and patience.

See you at the next event!
Your CBM Staff!

***Photo by Pixabay: https://www.pexels.com/photo/brown-logs-on-grass-field-358532/***

Winter Announcements (3.21)

March 20, 2023 Tashina O

With the event coming up the GM team is pleased to announce a new system for NPC sign-up before the event. Fill out the form and show up to the GM shed during your shifts for some fun NPCing. As shifts fill up they will disappear from the selection options so hurry to get your ideal time slots!

NPC SHIFT SIGN-UP FORM

3.17 - From the BLD: Land Cleaning

Today was a great day for Illveresh. The BLD, with financial support from the BOD, reclaimed some of our property. We brought in CP Quality Cleaning to clear ground cover, remove some small trees, and to grind up debris. This doubled the size of the field of honor, opened up a whole area of land across the trail from the Field of Honor that will soon become our Illveresh Marketplace, doubled the size of Tent City, and made the area around the new GM shed look like a park.

In the name of transparency, I will note that this project cost $2000.00 out of the 2023 BLD budget.

I hope that you take a moment to look at some of the photos.

With thanks,

Marcus S., BLD 1st

2.19 - PM Clarification

Clarification: Spears do not require a cross guard.

Jeremiah, PM1

1.15 - Open CBM Staff Position

Hello Everyone! Your CBM team is currently looking for a couple of eager members to join our staff!
Duties would include but are not limited to:

Performing Character Sheet updates in between events
Updating Documentation and Forms as needed
Attending CBM/GSO Staff Meetings
Taking a CBM shift during events

So if you’re eager to give back to your club and you are somewhat computer savvy with a general knowledge of spreadsheets and the sort, send us an email at CBM@kanar.club

Thank you,

Glen “Rath” Adkins

CBM1st

12.27 - Department Contributions

There are 4 days left to get in a "cash" contribution for the 2022 season. We look forward to 2023! https://kanar.club/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5e1c91098e1bfb452df1d470

12.26 - Possible BLD Workday

I hope that everyone had a relaxing and merry holiday. This time of year I often reflect on how blessed we are to have the community that we have.

Between now and March we need to cut and split between 6 to 8 face cords of firewood to start drying out. We maybe have one cord left from last year that will get burned throughout the winter months as people utilize the property.

Next Saturday is looking like no rain and in the 50s. Would anyone be interested in hauling some firewood? I’ll plan an official day if we get enough interest.

-- Marcus, BLD 1st

12.12 - From the desk of CBM 1st

Hello everyone!

Just your CBM crew here to let you know your character sheet updates for the November Live Event have been completed!

It's been a very busy season with tons of growth. Not only for the lands but also for the membership! By my count, it looks like we had 60 new members this season! I believe that might be a Kanar record for the number of new players in one season and with retention being high, its looking like we will see nearly all of you again next season!

Also, your CBM crew and the rest of staff, wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude and say a special thank you to all of the members that maxed out the 400xp Bonus XP limit for this season! I can assure you that your club thanks each and every one of you for your time, sacrifice and dedication to the club! May you continue to be a community example for all of us!

As always, if you find something of concern or issue or you didn't get an update, Please check the "Staff Comments" tab on your sheet for possible information, or you can reach out to us at cbm@kanar.club and I am sure we can work together to get it taken care of!

See you all at Feast in February (I know! I cant wait either)! Your CBM Staff!

12.12 - Feast Date & Location Selected!

I am pleased to announce that the 2023 Winter Feast location and date has been selected! On February 4th, 2023 we will gather at the Marygrove Conservancy in Detroit for our annual Feast. I hope to see you there, if you have any questions please reach out to me on Facebook at Tashina Marie O or on Discord as Wavewatcher#7401.

~ 2023 Feast Coordinator, Tashina O.

Photo by Alex Padurariu on Unsplash

September Announcements (8.26)

August 26, 2022 Tashina O

9.15 - Player Shout Out

Attention Players

If you were involved with eating the “Exotic Oranges” that were handed out last festival (August) please email the GM Staff at gm@kanar.club before coming to field this Friday. Thank you so much and we’ll see you soon.

9.14 - Module Update from the GM

Hey folks! The GM staff will be playtesting some new processes during the next event and we wanted to give you all a heads up. As modules have become increasingly popular, last event highlighted several issues with the process. Too many modules combined with a lot of waiting around for people as well as a lack of NPCs made things less than ideal, and at one point there were not enough PCs on the field for us to safely run NPC encounters. To help keep things on schedule, we are going to try something different.

For the September event, the GM staff will have time slots specifically assigned for modules. These time slots are tentatively 8pm Friday night, 1pm and 4pm on Saturday, and 12 noon on Sunday. If you have a module you are supposed to go on, it will be in one of these time slots. We have also placed three new clocks on the field to help players keep track of the time without having to resort to electronic devices. These new clocks are located on the front of the GM shed, the front of the safety shed in the center of town, and on the side of the Vanari camp in new town.

Additionally, we have installed a cast iron bell atop the sign post near the crossroads entering the field. GM staff will ring this bell ten times ten minutes prior to the start of a module. This will give players time to finish up any roleplaying they are currently engaged in and to report to the GM shed for their module. Players that are interested in NPCing can also report to the GM shed at this time. After ten minutes, the module will begin so if players are late, they will either miss the module or have to be worked into it through storytelling.

The GM staff will also be using a chalk board to keep track of module schedules and rosters, so players can come sign up for NPC spots or check module times in advance. It is our hope that this process will help the game run smoother as well as allowing GM staff more time to focus on field encounters.

As a final note, effective this last event and moving forward, all players that complete an event sign out will have an additional 5sp added to their player banks. This is to represent money that all players should be able to scrape up in a month doing odds and ends outside of crafting. Hopefully this little bit of silver can help players enjoy their events a little bit more.

If you have any questions regarding any of these changes, please reach out to us or come see us at the GM shed this weekend. PLEASE keep in mind that this is all a playtest and subject to change. We hope to see you all in Ilveresh this weekend!

Jerimy H., GM 1st

9.14 - NPCs for Saturday of the September event

Hello, all! GM2 Kiri here. I'm looking for NPCs for a Harvest Festival Saturday of the upcoming event for the afternoon, evening, or all day. We're going to try to get some costuming and pre-planning together, so if you're interested, have some neat season-appropriate garb (summer/autumn) and are not involved in the ongoing Fae plot, please follow the link below! Let us know what time you're available, and we'll get you added to the right planning section. Thank you everyone in advance!

https://discord.gg/zzKAUNey

9.11 - Monthly Econ Update

Hello players,

It's that time already for the monthly update from Econ. The Econ team has finished this month's submissions for the tag turn in. We are requesting at this time that all players who are attending the September Event with LAST names starting with V, W, X, Y and Z, to please prepare for turn in. We are also requesting for players that missed their turn in month to turn in their tags at THIS event as well. October 2022 is THE CUT OFF for current players to turn in, this excludes the groups that have already been made aware of their turn in time for the month of November. Please make arrangements to get your tags turned in. Please remember if you missed your month and you've attended an event after your designated turn in and you do not turn in your tags this season, they will be invalid and cannot be used next season.

Please take photos of your tags prior to turn in for your records. You may turn in your tags at anytime the Econ is on duty and may use your photos as proof of your tags during game time to speed up the process of turn in.

We are also requesting to players who have missed their tag turn in date to please turn them in at the next event attended excluding RPO events. We are trying to avoid a mass build up of tags turned in at the end of the season. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding in the matter.

We would also like to remind the player base to please use the item creation form to submit their pink temporary tags with their sign outs at the end of the events.

Temporary tags do have an expiration date for submission written on them for the following month. We are encouraging players to please be mindful of that and submit them in a timely fashion. We do understand this is a new practice that will take some transition time which we will be accommodating for this season.

Here is the link to the item creation form found on the Kanar website. Please reach out to Econ at econ@kanar.club for further questions and inquiries.

We look forward to seeing you all in Ilveresh.

Kind Regards, The Econ Team

9.7 - From the Desk of CBM1st

Hello everyone!

Just your CBM crew here to let you know, with the exception to a few clarifications and some department XP, your character sheet updates for the August live event have been completed!

See you there!

Thanks again, Your CBM Staff!

9.7 - Feast Coordinator Seeking Heads of Tables

Good day! I have questions specifically for those who have previously been in charge of decorating tables for feast. I want your thoughts on logistics involving dishes, set-up & tear-down, and more. Please send me a message on Facebook (Tashina Marie O) or Discord (Wavewatcher#7401) so I can get your input.

~ Tashina O. Feast 2023 Coordinator

8.28 - Econ Reminder

Hello players,

Econ here just wanting to remind everyone that you are allowed to craft and do another action in your character sign outs. You don't need to submit another sign out, simply click on the item creation form below the character sign out.

You can craft for the Kingdom and make coin, or you can craft items with your crafting skills. The cut off for item submissions is tomorrow Monday August 29th at midnight. Don't forget to get them in as soon as you can.

A simple reminder to also put in your submissions for temp tag replacements through this form. There are expiration dates on them and though we are understanding, we are encouraging you all to be mindful of them. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to econ@kanar.club as our official means of communication.

Thank you, Your Econ Team

8.27 - Family Day Success!

I want to say thank you to all of the members that took the time, spent the money, and put in the effort needed to make Family Day possible. We wouldn't have been able to do it without every one of you. The children looked like they had a wonderful time fighting the bad guys, crafting their heraldry, and went nuts for the obstacle course I know my son did. All of you are truly amazing.

P.S. Don't forget to do your paperwork for your exp!

P.S.S. You guys are awesome!

Daniel Miller, QM1

8.28 - The Knights Conclave

A Call to the Chivalry of Novashan: Knights, Armigers, Squires, and Armsmen:

It is an honor to announce the annual Knights Conclave on October the 1st, 1022 at One O'Clock to Six O'Clock in the evening, in the town of Ilveresh in the County of Bellanmo.

The Knights Conclave will be open to the public of Ilveresh for the duration of the discussion, followed by a small meal for the chivalry and guests. If you wish to donate time or monetary resources, please contact Squire Korra, Squire Adawulf, or Squire Bell. We look forward to your attendance.

8.26 - Autumn Harvest Festival

Good Evening Ilveresh,

As Autumn falls upon us, Seneschal Rima SIlverleaf of Brisbane has decided to celebrate the changing of the seasons with a Harvest Festival on the saturday of the September moon. The fete will begin in the midday and allow for snacking, music and games to extend through the evening, focusing in the town center.

One of these prestigious seasonal games come from a long tradition of the Seneschal’s heritage, which will be a ‘hunt’ in which we will be looking for volunteers to be the ‘hunted’ as a celebrational event. There will be no life credits taken or life spells needed; so no one need to worry about volunteering. Prizes will be given at the end of the hunt to those who volunteer. Please just give us your name and we will happily add it to the list.

If you enjoy baking or cooking, anything seasonal will be welcome and if we can get a variety of baked goods, we can have a baking contest. Please see the feast food thread in the kanar fb group to offer help and additions.

Anyone NPCing will also have special games to play and prizes to win.

-Jenna F. (TM)

8.26 - GM: Module Logistics Help

The GM staff is working hard to improve the logistics surrounding modules, and we need your help! Last event saw several modules running throughout Friday and Saturday, and at several points throughout the event we had more people on modules than we had on the field. This is not ideal, as the goal is to bring more things to the field for general enjoyment.

Many of the factors contributing to the module bottlenecks were timing and NPC availability. It is very difficult to start a module on time when we have stragglers running late, and it can be hard to retain NPCs for modules when people are standing around for a half hour or more waiting for it to start. So, to combat this issue, we have need of a few player donations for items on this wish list.

First off, the GM shed needs some additional items to maximize staff efficiency. Lights, lanterns, and green tape are needed.

Second, we have received a few complaints about cell phones being visible during the event. Often times, this is likely due to people checking the time. We have a nice outdoor clock on the list, and we could use a couple of them to put around the field and at the GM shed. This should help reduce the need for mundane cell phone use as well as help player keep to module schedules.

Third, there’s a cast iron bell on the list. It’s a little expensive, but the GM staff plans to use it to signal to players when a module is about to begin. With the combination of clocks displayed on the field and a bell ringing ten minutes before a module, we are hoping to improve the flow of modules and reduce the impact they have on the field when they occur.

For players that might not be aware, Kanar has a donation policy that allows a player to donate items to staff and get award XP, up to 100 per year at a rate of 1xp per $2. For these items, the GM staff is offering a 1xp per dollar rate if we receive them before the September event. For the bell we will offer 100 xp and 100 silver. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us at GM@kanar.club.

Jerimy Herpel

GM 1st

8.25 - BLD Work Day

The Building and Land Department is having a work day on September 3rd, from 10am to 6pm. We will need a lot of help, and are offering double XP for anyone who assists. As further thanks, the BLD will also be providing lunch for those that attend. Thank you in advance, we hope to see you there!

Holly Eatinger

BLD Team

8.22 - Family Day is Upon Us!

We have been working really hard with a great group of volunteers to organize a great event for the whole family. There's a sneak peek in the photo.

Family Day is this Saturday, August 27, from 1 - 6 p.m.

Family Day Photo

Plans for the day include:

Welcome to Ilveresh!
Outfitting the Adventurers
Face painting
Sword training
Magic training
Assassin game
Battle of the Minds
Gambling Den
Artistry/Heraldry
Running in the woods time!
Gauntlet of Courage
Reward Loot

Want to help make Family Day as awesome as possible? Sign up to help on the day of the event. Volunteers are also needed earlier in the day to set up, as well as after the conclusion to clean up.

Or reach out to Alicia Secord or Daniel Miller for ways that you can help before the day of.

The assumption is that guests to the field will not be in any camps that have not approved participation, but if you would like to include your site in the Family Day festivities, please shoot one of us a message.

Per the BOD, Family Day is for members and their guests.

Alicia Secord

Family Day Co-Organizer

8.22 - QM Projects and Ideas

Are you looking to donate time but unsure how? Are you interested in using your crafting skills to help the game but you're not sure what to work on? Feel free to message any of the QM staff to be added to the Facebook Messenger group "QM Projects and Ideas." Here we communicate and exchange information in real-time about current and upcoming projects/ideas. All crafters are welcome. Not a crafter but still want to help out? Check out our Amazon wish list :)

Daniel Miller QM1

8.17 - Safety Wishlist Updated

Hello, all! Friendly neighborhood Safety 1st Kiri here with a lighting update!

We ran into a few issues last month with the lighting situation, and we're working on a few short and long term fixes:

For the short term, we need to replace a number of torch canisters which began leaking last event and have a reserve for any which may start failing this season. We're offering 1xp per $1, including shipping if you send it through our Amazon wishlist. Please bring your receipt to the event or email it to safety@kanar.club.

For the long term, we're looking into solar lighting options for town and the trails. Not only will this prevent issues with kerosene getting on anyone's garb, but it also tackles the issue of having open flame lighting at hair and clothing level and torches being knocked over or backed into during combat. We've got a few torches to test for brightness before we choose one type, tall shepherd's hooks to hang them from, and a few other items we need. We're offering 1xp per $2, including shipping.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please email me at safety@kanar.club. See you all out there!

Kiri

Safety 1st

The top half of a yellow and orange stripped sunflower against a gray sky.

Photo by Rosie Kerr on Unsplash

April Announcements (4.20)

March 28, 2022 Alicia Secord

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

Photo by Zach Reiner on Unsplash

Winter Announcements (3.12)

November 27, 2021 Tashina O

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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August Announcements (8.4)

July 27, 2021 Tashina O

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

Pot Luck
- Starts at 7:00 Pm
- Please bring a dish to share
- Fill out this form to sign up

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

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June Announcements (6.20)

May 25, 2021 Tashina O

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 Announcements (5.15)

April 30, 2021 Tashina O

May Announcements

5.15 - Econ Annoucement Tag Pick Up, Coin Drop Off, and New Players

Hello Members of KGE and Players of K1,

The Economics team wants to reach out to remind you that we will be doing coin turn-in day this Saturday from 11AM - 6PM, and we will have players Gift Bags and Tags! If you have been wanting to get ahold of tags you collected during an event or crafted all year this is a chance to pick them up.

This coin pick-up will be important, as it has been decided that we will not be allowing players to place their banks into the negative anymore, starting in June. If you try to buy an item or skill in town and your player bank is negative you will be denied skills learned in town or items that you buy during online events and craft between events. We will try to have another coin drop-off day between the May and June event.

When Filling out the Coin Transfers during the event it is important that we get as much information as we can. Players and Staff, when giving out coin please include details on what you buy, who you are giving money to, and why. It is also important to write out player names and their character names, as this will make sure players get the coin that they need.

Many of our new players from the start of 2020 to present have not had a chance to go through our new player experience with the Economics Marshals. Because of this, many of the players missed out on buying items in town, but some even missed out on getting the starting 50 silver coin to buy said items. If you are a new player and have not received your starting coin, please fill out the Item Creation/ Tag Submission form and select “I'm not making a tag, I am a new player requesting their starting coin.” This way you can get your starting coin until we are able to have live events.

Please remember, if you have any issues with player banks or tags to reach out to the Economics team via econ@kanar.club so we can quickly solve any issues or problems that you have without having to go to other staff channels.

Thanks everyone for being patient with K1 staff while we all deal with this pandemic.

Matthew Schaar

5.13 - The Mystic Quill Needs You!

Good day friends!

It’s your Mystic Quill back at it again calling for your creativity. Do you have a story your character wants to share? Perhaps a help wanted ad, an announcement, a poem or recipe that would delight readers? Or are you artistic and want to share a Kanar themed comic, drawing or photograph? Well now is your opportunity! The Quill is accepting all of these and more for the upcoming editions. There is a deadline so act fast! The Quill accepts articles up until this Monday May 17th.

Are you fretting because you have the desire to write but haven’t the idea where to start? Well never fear, we have a wonderful instructional guide found at Kanar.club under the downloads tab. Scroll down till you find the tab “How to Write a MQ Article” and click on it. At any time you may email the Mystic Quill at quill@kanar.club for any further questions or simply to submit an article. Thank you for your submissions.

Sincerely,

Your Mystic Quill Editor

5.12 - April Event Character Sheets Update Completed

We just wanted to let everyone know that your character sheet updates for the April Digital Event, are now complete! As always, if you find an issue or concern, please reach out to us at CBM@kanar.club and I am sure we can get you squared away!

Thank you for your patience and see you at the next game!

Your CBM Team!

5.7 - Tag-pickup

Hello members of KGE and players of K1,

The members of the Economic Marshal Staff would like to inform you that we will be doing a tag pick up and coin turn-in on May 15, from 11am to 6pm, pending weather. There you can ask Econ basic questions, pick up gift bags and tags, and drop off coins to be added to your accounts. Please keep in mind that you may have tags to turn in or pick up as well from creating or using items during an online event. Please make sure to bring them with you.

We still continue to follow all CDC and State of Michigan guidelines for safety. I will be on-field near the center of town in a white Ford Explorer, which should be parked in front of Gnip Gnop Building or behind it in Fort Vinterhjem.

Matthew Schaar, Econ 1st

5.4 - BLD Donations Needed

We, the BLD, are going to be renting a skid steer/getting gravel to spread on the trails to make them dry, flat, and even to improve safety. As an added bonus this will also stop boots from being sucked into the swamp for all eternity and keep our garb less mud coated. Now would be a GREAT time for CASH donations to the BLD so we can get this project done before we go back to live events.

We would also like to remind everyone that you get 1XP for every $2 donated and that XP can be given to anyone, including your own character. There is a limit of 100XP PER PERSON for BLD but the XP can be spread out in anyway you choose. (Example. If someone donates $300 they have 150xp to give out to any player they choose, i.e 100 xp to their own character and 25xp to two besties, etc).

Go to the BLD Resources Page to donate!!

Thanks for your help making our trails and houses dry and safe!

Beware of Ticks!

This past weekend a number of groups were out working on their sites . This is amazing and exactly what the Building and Land Department loves to see.

We have also received some reports of people finding ticks on themselves or their clothing. It seems like we are going to have a bumper crop of ticks this year and the last thing we want is anyone getting sick (even if you get a tick latched on to you the chances of catching a disease is small if you act quickly and correctly).

Here is a video of how and were you should check yourself for ticks while on field and when you get home. Please do not remove ticks if you do not know how to do such.

Thank you in the continued effort to keep our membership safe. Marcus, BLD 1st.

5.1 - New Rule Book and PM Annoucements

This past BOD meeting a new Rule Book was passed. A list of changes and clarifications from the Clarification Log were implemented. The newly appointed Play Master 1st, Jeremiah Klabis, would like to inform members that a player survey will be released soon about the Rule Book and its changes. The Playmaster staff will be giving 6 PM XP to every player who submits the Playmaster Player Survey! Be on the lookout for the survey soon, in the meantime please familiarize yourself with the new rulebook.

4.30 - Item Creation / Tag Submission

Dear Members of K1,

It came to the Economics Marshals team's attention that some players are using saved url links to an old Item Creation / Tag Submission form that they have saved before my time as Economic Marshal, and have been submitting tag and coin requests. That form is no longer in use or ownership by the K1 Econ team. The most updated link is on the kanar.club website and should have a light blue background. If you have been submitting a request for items using the old form, please resubmit your item/coin request with it noted which event you were crafting between. If you have any more questions please reach out to econ@kanar.club.

Thank you,

Matthew Schaar

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2021 State of the Property

April 29, 2021 Tashina O

Hello KGE Members,

The Building and Land Department would like to thank everyone for rolling with the punches on the rollout of the new Caretaker Handbook. As with the release of any new documentation system, it was not always smooth sailing, but we have heard your feedback and are already looking at document edits we would like to make in 2022. A huge thank you to Matt Ash and Holly Eatinger who were instrumental in the creation of this document.

With the rollout of the Caretaker Handbook members now have a more defined path to new site/structure approval and maintenance expectations. Building construction guidelines are more clearly laid out so that members have a starting point when thinking about structure design. Most importantly, members now have a one-stop shop for 95% of the information they will need for being a Site Caretaker. This is a massive improvement over our old system and something that I am extremely proud of.

Out of the twenty-seven Caretaker Handbooks that were sent out to existing site owners only four were not returned or declined. I think this is just another example of how invested the current membership is in our property. I want to assure everyone that existing Caretakers were communicated with multiple times over this rollout and attempted contact was made to members who we did not get a response from on at least three separate occasions.

One of these declined sites was a personal site where zero modifications to the land had been made. Thus, the site will be erased from the book and not reopened to the membership as it is a patch of unworked forest and nothing more.

A site that will be open for members to apply for is the “Tipsey Mouse / Drunken Duck / Sleepy Goblin” also known as the small bar by the town firepit. I built this structure back in 2017 and it has held up remarkably. The Building and Land Department looks forward to what the next Caretaker does with this site. If you are interested in applying for this site please email the Building and Land Department. If none of the members want this site as it currently exists we will open the structure up to the membership to be relocated to an existing site.

Tribeland was not signed for by its previous Caretaker and thus the Building and Land Department is going to take this opportunity to relocate Tribeland to an area of the field that is more closely connected to High Trail or Low Trail. If any current members of Tribe would like to volunteer to be the Caretaker of this new site please email the Building and Land Department. The BLD will happily assist in moving what remains of the current Tribeland to the new site. While the choice to relocate Tribeland was a hard one, I feel that placing it near one of our existing and maintenanced trails improves player safety, increases inner club comradery, and makes community storytelling easier for our members and our staff. I look forward to working with the new Caretaker of Tribeland to find a new spot for those members and to creating a new and special place for that group. Once this new site is established “Tribe Trail” will no longer be maintenanced or recognized by the BLD.

The Claddagh site has become available. Anyone who has been on the property in the past year knows that this site has fallen into a state of disrepair and that special attention is going to be needed to make this area safe for play once we return to live events. There has been an outpouring of members who are interested in taking over parts of this site. Thus, the Building and Land Department will be breaking this large site into three, more manageable sites. Let me make one thing very clear, as long as I am the Building and Land Director, House Claddagh will always have a place at this site. This site has been their home for almost a generation and it is important that we preserve those memories. House Claddagh will still be in the center of town, it is just going to look a little different. I am currently in talks with two active members of House Claddagh, to make sure that this historically established group of players feel like they are getting a fair shake as we reorganize this area of the field.

As was pointed out at the last Board of Directors meeting, the area of NPC Land has sustained heavy damage over the past year. The Building and Land Department asks that club members stay out of this area unless doing work on it. I am actively in talks with our Safety Staff to make sure that we have a plan in place for once we are able to have in-person workdays. As soon as this area is safe for use the Building and Land Department plans to expand Tent City to a second site so that we can have more room, and more privacy, for our members who want to camp out on our property.

Club members who will be returning to the property for the first time in a few months will notice some signs making visitors aware that there are cameras on the property. I have been asked a number of times if this is a bluff and I will again make it clear to the membership that KGE does have cameras on the property to protect club and member investments. The only time images from these cameras will be used is for vandalism, theft, or other criminal activity investigations. These cameras are moved around to make sure that almost all of our property is monitored every month. If you come upon one of these cameras please leave it alone.

Lastly, I want to thank all of our members that have been safely utilizing our property during the past year. While we are a club rooted in Live Action Roleplay we are also a club centered around 44 acres in Milan, MI. Your membership fee grants you access to the property 24-hour/365 days a year, with the exception of when the lands are rented to a third party. Every hour our property has a club member on it is an hour with increased property protection and where memories are being made. While the BLD often is focused on structures, trees, and firepits, we do it with the hope that our fellow club members are going to make amazing memories on this community land.

I thank you for taking the time to read this report and as always I welcome your thoughts and feedback via my official club email - bld@kanar.club.

Yours in comradery,

- Marcus Schwimmer , BLD 1st

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