Post-BoD Meeting Announcements

Hello everyone,

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

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

Have a wonderful weekend!

- Aaron

KGE Secretary

2022 Season Event Dates

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

2022 Winter Feast

Hello everyone,

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

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

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

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

We look forward to what the 2022 season will hold,

-Board of Directors

Role Play Only Events (RPOE)

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

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

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

Please see the below link for more details.

Click here to read the policy on RPO events.

Season Passes

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

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

Click here to read the full policy on event fees.

8 Hours, Cannabis to Combat

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

The new policy reads as follows:

8 Hours, Cannabis to Combat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Click here to read the 1.5 KGE Policies

Quarter Master's Position Open

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

Application information is available here.

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Eric Wetter Memorial

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

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

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July Event

Hello everyone!

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

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

When is the event, and how much is it?

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

What do I need before I can play?

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

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

Check In:

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

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

Covid Precautions:

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

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

- Staff


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June Event, Live - Updated

June Event, Live - Updated

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please read the following for more information on this event.

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

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

What do I need before I can play?

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

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

Check In:

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

Covid Precautions:

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

Players who do not provide proof of vaccination:

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Staff


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

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May Event Details

May Event Details

Hello everyone!

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

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

Some things are a little different this month!

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

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

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

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

We hope to see you there!

When is the event?

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

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

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

How do I get XP?

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

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

Can I do modules and combat?

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

  • Module Schedule:

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

    • Saturday

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

    • Sunday

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

Can I teach/learn skills?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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April Event Details

April Event Details

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

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

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

Hello everyone!

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

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

Here are some details about this upcoming event:

When is the event?

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

How do I get in?

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

What do I need to do before I can play?

How do I get XP?

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

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

Can I do modules?

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

Can I teach/learn skills?

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

Will there be combat?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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March Event Details

March Event Details

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

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

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

Hello everyone!

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

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

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

Here are some details about this upcoming event:

When is the event?

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

How do I get in?

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

What do I need to do before I can play?

How do I get XP?

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

Can I do modules?

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

Can I teach/learn skills?

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

Will there be combat?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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December Event Details

December Event Details

You are cordially invited to the

Grand Opening of The Stag and Hound Inn

Master Durgan Oakhart and Sir Tralik Norwood extend their warmest invitation to come and celebrate the Grand Opening of The Stag and Hound Inn. With the completion of our newest business venture, we would love to open our doors to friends and family to get the first look at Crossroads’ newest Inn.

As the winter flurries start to sweep in, come warm your feet by the fire and enjoy a warm glass of spiced wine or a frothy ale. Rooms will be rented at a discounted rate so everyone can drink their fill and tuck into fresh linen at the end of the night. 

We look forward to seeing you there! 

 
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Hello everyone!

We hope that you will join us for our December 1 day event this weekend: Sunday December 13th, 2020 from 12pm-9pm.

Here are some details about this upcoming event:

How do I get in?

  • Here is a link to the Discord server: https://discord.gg/3KvGY56

  • Tickets for this event are $15.00, and you can purchase them here: www.kanar.club/payment.

  • Please note that paying before Sunday will help speed up the check-in process! If you pay once the event has started, you'll be checked-in as staff becomes available.

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

What do I need to do before I can play?

How do I get XP?

  • You do nothing! As a thank you to you, the players, for sticking with Kanar through a global pandemic and adapting to our online events, each person who attends the 1 day event will be given 30xp.

  • The check in staff will keep a ledger of all who log on to make sure you get your XP for attending!

  • Special times call for special circumstances. This is a one time opportunity that will not be repeated.

Can I do modules?

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

  • There is an area on Discord you can post your OOG questions.

  • You can also tag anyone who has the role of GUARD (they are our Admin staff), and they will happily help you, or direct you to the appropriate staff member!

How late can I purchase a ticket to be considered an "attendee"?

  • As long as you purchase your ticket, and are checked-in to the server before 9pm, you will be considered an attendee and will get your XP!

Do I get to do a sign out for this?

  • No. As usual, the November sign out denotes what your character will be doing all winter long. If, however, you need to correct your November sign out to do crafting over the winter you can email the Game Master at: gm@kanar.club

  • The check in staff will keep a ledger of all who log on to make sure you get your XP for attending!

Can I teach/learn skills?

  • Because there will be no sign outs for this event, you will not be able to teach or learn skills. This includes learning new spells.

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

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

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

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November Event Details

November Event Details

You walk along a newly-made trail just east of Fennor with the rest of the masses, approaching the ritual area Mantle Mages from southern Narrdmyr have been preparing for weeks. Until today, the area has been unapproachable, locked down and heavily guarded by a blend of both Narrdmyran and local forces. You pass them as you walk, their eyes scanning the crowds for trouble, until you reach a gathering point at the far end of a large field.

Looking over what used to be farmland, you notice that it’s been nearly completely leveled. You see that the ground has been intricately crossed with lines of various colors and materials, connecting dozens if not hundreds of points across the dirt. The points themselves cannot be seen from here.

A hush falls over the crowd as a group of figures dressed in green or blue robes enter the field and stand at different points, followed by two figures in white. Their places taken, the two white-robed figures being chanting softly, too softly to make out the words. The winds begin to build and whip around them, their arms raising with their voices. Some around you shield their eyes from the dust.

Pulses of light jump from each blue or green robe into the ground and race to a point on either end of the field. With a final shout, barely audible over the wind, a crack of lightning streaks from the western end to the eastern, followed by several more, until with a flash the portal stands:

You see a field beyond you where a sea of tents is set, a castle standing proudly over them. The image is beyond a half-circle border of pure white light. As the wind dies down, guards take their place on the pathway to the portal to guide travelers along.

Daggett awaits.

Hello everyone!

We hope that you will join us for our November event this weekend, November 20th - 22nd. It will take place online using Discord.

This event will be run differently than our previous digital events. Please read this write up for more information on the event including crafting, getting paid, influence, and chits! Likewise, the combat system for online events has been fine tuned. Please see below under “Will there be combat?”.

Here are some details about this upcoming event:

When is the event?

  • The event will start Friday, November 20th at 5 pm, and will end on Sunday, November 22nd at 5 pm.

How do I get in?

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

What do I need to do before I can play?

How do I get XP?

  • Like all of our digital events, we will have ways to earn additional XP available to all players! You can earn XP by doing the following:
    • Show me your war face: Dress in battle garb and make your scariest war face - 6xp
    • Tools of the Trade: show off your crafting tools and tell us a little about how they're used. - 6xp
    • Soup Season: favorite hearty winter soup or stew recipe - 6xp
    • Take a picture of your favorite piece of your garb and tell us why it's your favorite - 6xp
    • Writing Prompt "War-torn": write a journal entry about your character's thoughts about and experiences with war. - 12xp
    • Writing Prompt "Fall Fun": write a journal entry about your character's favorite seasonal activity - 12xp
    • NPC - 4xp per hour
  • Season Pass Holders will get 30xp
  • There will be a room in the Discord channel for you to post your submissions
    • This XP will cap at 12 extra XP (for a total of 30 XP for the whole event).
  • Since Discord doesn't allow for large files to be posted, you may post large files (like videos) to the Kanar Facebook group.

Can I do modules?

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

Can I teach/learn skills?

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

Will there be combat?

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

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

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

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

My character was hanging out in the "in-between events" server! What will happen to that?

  • PM and GM staff will be locking the in-between events server at 5pm when the November event begins. The server will reactivate after the November event sign outs are completed and GM staff has sorted players into the towns the plan to stay in until the next event. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the GSOM staff members.

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

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

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

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Between Events Server

Between Events Server

Hello everyone!

The GSOM staff have put their heads together and are opening up a “soft role-playing server”. This is a discord server that will be up and running 24/7 between games for players to go and RP with one another.

This server has set locations that do not change, and the idea is that on your character sign-out you can say “I am going to spend the month in Yardsmuth!”, hop on to the server, and then RP all month long in Yardsmuth with others who are there. Each location will be one large inn room for everyone to join having both a text and a voice chat, and will not have side or private rooms.

This will be a role-play only server, so there will obviously be some restrictions. Here are a list of things you can and cannot do:

Can:

  • Roleplay daily life with other players in a respectful manner

  • Discuss the last event: what you did, what you felt, the fallout afterward, etc

Cannot:

  • No titles or privileges may be granted.

  • Mechanics are off. No coins or tags may be exchanged, no skills may be used or learned outside of your sign-out.

  • Plot is also off. GMs will not be running NPCs or answering story questions between events.

  • No 'private' conversations outside of the main room. The game may not be taken into private messages and we will not be offering private rooms. It's the official stance of the GM staff that if a conversation is important and sensitive enough to need a private room, it needs to happen during the event and not between.

Locations: Here are the locations that will be available:

  • Crossroads

  • Frestaetae

  • Nightbourne

  • Wyndover

  • Yardsmuth

In order to participate you must have:

  • An ARF on file

  • Paid your yearly membership dues

  • No outstanding balance on your account

  • Paid for the most recent event, and submitted a character sign out before the 8 day deadline.

Between event role-playing will begin the day after the sign-out due date. GSOM staff will check you in after they have verified that you have completed a sign out for this month.

Please note that there is 20 mile radius travel restriction. If your character is staying within 20 miles of one of these towns, you may join the server.

If you choose to spend your time between games exploring new areas, going on adventures, or doing other things that are NOT within 20 miles of one of these 5 towns, you will not be able to participate in the server.

Special note: For this month only (between the October and November 2020 events), we will forgo the travel restriction. You may join the one closest to where you are traveling on your sign out.

Thank you!

- Aaron
Secretary

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Online August Event Details

Online August Event Details

Hello everyone!

We hope that you will join us for our August event this weekend, August 21st - 23rd. It will take place online using Discord. 

SO! Let's get on with some details about this upcoming event:

When is the event?

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

How do I get in?

  • Here is a link to the Discord server:
  • You can purchase tickets for the August event at www.kanar.club/payment. Tickets for this event are our standard event fee of $20.00
  • Please note that paying before Friday, August 21st will help speed up the check-in process! If you pay for the event during the event you will be let in as staff becomes available. If you're doing so at 3 am, it will take some time for you to gain access to the event since the staff is probably asleep. Please rest assured that we are all working diligently on this, and we will get to you as quickly as we can. * Due to COVID-19, we are not taking any cash or check payments at this time.

What do I need to do before I can play?

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

How do I get bonus XP?

  • Like all of our digital events, we will have ways to earn XP available to all players! You can earn XP by doing the following:
    • Post a camping dessert recipe - 6xp
    • Post a picture of someone else dressed in your kit (pets count!) - 6xp
    • Tell us the story of your favorite encounter, but from the bad guys perspective - 6xp
    • Post a picture of something you made using an in-game crafting skill (like leatherwork, bookbinding, artwork, etc) - 6xp
    • Give us some accolades about another Kanar member! Tell us why they are a positive member of the community. Try not to repeat the same person twice! - 6xp
    • Post a video of you dressed in garb telling your favorite in-game story - 12xp
    • Post a video of you dressed in garb singing your favorite sea shanty - 12xp
  • Season Pass Holders will get 30xp
  • There will be a room in the Discord channel for you to post your submissions
  • This XP will cap at 12 extra XP (for a 30 XP Cap).
  • Since Discord doesn't allow for large files to be posted, you may post large files (like videos) to the Kanar Facebook group.

Can I do modules?

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

Can I teach/learn skills?

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

Will there be combat?

  • Yes, you may run into an encounter that requires combat! We will be following the combat rules created by our PM staff.
  • You can read the rules of combat here!

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

  • There is an area on Discord you can post your OOG questions.

  • You can also tag anyone who has the role of GUARD (they are our Admin staff), and they will happily help you, or direct you to the appropriate staff member!

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

  • You can buy tickets to the event until 4:50 pm on Sunday, August 23rd, and must be verified by Admin Staff before the end of the event. So long as you buy a ticket and log in to the event you will be considered an attendee and can do a sign-out!

Because digital events are new and ever-changing, we've put together a short video tour of what Kanar's digital event set up looks like. I would highly recommend you give this a watch because we have made some significant changes since the last event:

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On that note, we would like to give a huge thanks to our digital and story staff this month: Davvy C., Thomas A. D., Livie G., Steve J., Melissa K., Alicia M., Karigan N., Tashi O., Aaron P., Mel S., Marcus S., and Rowan W.P.

Without them, these digital events wouldn't be possible!

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

Thank you all for being a part of this community; please stay safe and healthy, and I look forward to seeing you all on the field again! 

- Aaron Polk, Corporate Secretary

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July Event Details

July Event Details

Hello everyone!

KGE continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 pandemic with the advisement of our Safety Staff, and by listening to feedback from our player base. The Board has heard and recognized that it is unfair to the players to have to wait until the last minute to know whether or not the game will be in person. As such, we have decided that the next three events will be digital (July, August, September).

We all hope that we can return to the field in October. 

The remainder of the season will be discussed at the Board of Directors meeting on October 11th, 2020.

To learn more about the in-depth conversation had between the members, Safety Staff, and the BoD, please see the minutes of our July BOD meeting.

We hope that you will join us for our July event this weekend, July 24th - 26th. It will take place online using Discord. 

SO! Let's get on with some details about this upcoming event:

When is the event?

The event will start Friday July 24th at 5pm, and will end on Sunday July 26th at 5pm.

How do I get in?

A link to the Discord server will be sent out on Friday July 24th before 3pm via email.

You can purchase tickets for the July event at www.kanar.club/payment. Tickets for this event are our standard event fee of $20.00

Please note that paying before Friday July 24th will help speed up the check in process! If you pay for the event during the event you will be let in as staff becomes available. If you're doing so at 3 am, it will take some time for you to gain access to the event since staff is probably asleep. Please rest assured that we are all working diligently on this, and we will get to you as quickly as we can.

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

What do I need to do before I can play?

There's a few things that you should check off your checklist before you can start playing this weekend:

  • Make sure you have filed an ARF this year
  • Make sure you have paid for the July event
  • Make sure that you have no outstanding balance owed to KGE for past events
  • Make sure you have paid your yearly membership dues

If you have questions about any of these, or are unsure if you have an outstanding balance please email the Treasurer at: treasurer@kanar.club

How do I get XP?

  1. Like our last 2 digital events, we will have ways to earn XP available to all players! You can earn XP by doing the following:
    • Post a Vegetarian/Vegan Camping recipe - 6xp
    • If you could change one thing about your character, what would it be and why? - 6xp
    • Give us the public history of your character. - 6xp
    • Take a picture of you "in combat." - 6xp
    • Give us some accolades about another Kanar member! Tell us why they are a positive member of the community. Try not to repeat the same person twice! - 6xp
    • Record yourself singing a Disney song that best represents your character. - 12xp
  2. Season Pass Holders will get 30xp
  3. There will be a room in the Discord channel for you to post your submissions

This XP will cap at 12 extra XP (for a 30 XP Cap).

Can I do modules?

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

Can I teach/learn skills?

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

Will there be combat?

Yes, you may run into an encounter that requires combat! We will be following the combat rules created for the last event by our PM staff.

You can read the rules of combat here!

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

Once you gain access to the Discord there will be an area wherein you can post your OOG questions.

You can also tag anyone who has the role of GUARD (they are our Admin staff), and they will happily help you, or direct you to the appropriate staff member!

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

You can buy tickets to the event until 4:50pm on Sunday July 26th. So long as you buy a ticket before then, you will be considered an attendee and can do a sign out!

If you have any further questions about the upcoming event you can email our Board of Directors at bod@kanar.club, or you can email our GM staff at gm@kanar.club.

Thank you all for being a part of this community, and for your flexibility as we try to figure out how to continue having a game even when we can’t see one another. 

Please stay safe and healthy, and I look forward to seeing you all on the field again! 
 

- Aaron Polk, Corporate Secretary

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June Event Details

June Event Details

Friday June 19th Answering a couple of quick questions:

"When can I get on the server to test out my settings/etc.?"

You can get on right now if you want, but we will not have active staff or begin approving people until the event's actual start time. The Discord link is: https://discord.gg/nc9VXwg

"I can still pay for the event and get in today, right?"

In order to be approved to join the event, we need to make sure you have your ARF filed, that you've paid your yearly dues, that you don't owe back amounts, we need to get you put into our online event documentation and other things.

People who made their payment ahead of time gave us a chance to complete this ahead of time. If you do this today, it means that we need time to do all that work on-the-spot. That takes time, and it requires someone available to do it, but staff are not available 24/7.

So, brief answer (and I apologize if this seems off in tone, I just wanted to be as transparent and quick with an answer as possible):

  • If you paid for the event yesterday or earlier, it will make your check-in process (hopefully) quick and easy.

  • If you paid for the event today, or if you pay for it at some point this weekend, you will be approved as soon as a staff becomes available to do so. If you're doing so at 3 am, I hope it's understood that it may take some time, since people are probably asleep, or eating, or something else. Please rest assured that we are all working as hard as we can to make things happen.

Thanks for your time and patience!
Matt Ash
Cashier/Bookkeeper/etc.

As the Kanar Online Event is June 19-21, I want to give some information regarding it.

  • The event will be $15.

  • The event will go from 5 PM June 19th to 5 PM June 21st. 

    • We will work to have the discord channel up a bit beforehand so people will get things set up.

    • We will be working to have the link sent out as soon as possible.

  • During that time, the GM staff will be in and out.

  • The GM team will be working through those that need various modules.  This may be done in numerous ways.  The GM team will be talking with those affected individually.

    • This event will be a stand-alone episode rather than push the overall story ahead.

    • Module resolutions shall happen in (3) forms

      • (A) Players can choose to just forget above going on the module

      • (B) Players can choose a role play only resolution option

      • (C) Players can choose a Table Top like resolution option.  Note, for modules of more than one, all players involved shall have to choose this option unanimously or this option cannot be chosen.

  • We will be doing the “NPC XP” like the last event.  Here are the ways in which to earn XP.  This XP will cap at 12 extra XP (for a 30 XP Cap). 

    • Video a new Bardic performance (dance, poetry, dance, etc)

    • Take a picture of yourself in your garb outside.

    • Take a funny picture of yourself in garb outside.

    • Take a picture of yourself in someone else’s garb.

    • Take a picture of your fantasy inspired room with the theme of nature.

    • Post a LARP used recipe (aka a camping recipe) that includes bacon.

    • Tell us about your favorite LARP memory.

    • Tell us a story about how you got your favorite item.

  •  If you have a season pass you will get the 30 XP.

  • You will be able to teach/learn skills.  We ask that you follow the rules for the amount of time needed to learn a skill.

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June Event

June Event

This past Wednesday, the Board of Directors along with K1 and KGE staff met up to discuss the Weeklong event, with our Safety staff giving an update on current trends going on around Michigan and Ohio. We discussed a number of potential options for the June event and collectively have decided that an in-person 10-day event is unfortunately not going to happen.

We are, however looking to provide an online event to be held from June 19th - 21st, with improvements on the foundations we built from the last event.

We will be providing more information about this event as it becomes available, and as soon as possible. We thank you for your continued support and patience during this time, and understand that this is not ideal. We want to make sure that the safety of our staff and our membership is continuously upheld.  

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May & June Announcements

May Online Event Sign-Outs

As there has been a little bit of confusion regarding sign-outs for the online May event, the Board of Directors has decided to have Monday (25th) be the last day for sign-outs.  We understand the number of days we normally give, but feel like for continuities sake we will leave it on Monday.

Board of Directors Meeting

The Board of Directors will be meeting online on the 31st on the Discord channel.  More information regarding that will be coming soon.

June Event Poll

As Covid-19 is still a thing, KANAR is looking to adapt to help fill the desire for events. We want to know which type of event you’d be willing to have.

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The Kanar May Online Event

The Kanar May Online Event

Ladies and Gentlemen, we are proud to present The Spring Feast. 

On Saturday, May 16th from 3 pm-11 pm Kanar will be holding a trial digital event that will take place on a Discord server that we have created. Below this post we are taking a poll so that you, the players, can decide on the name of the Inn in which we will hold this feast.

The event will cost $5.00, and will be free for those who purchased season passes. If you have yet to pay your yearly dues please do so before this event. Please make sure that you pay for your ticket in advance or you will not be permitted to participate in the event.

If this is your first time attending any KGE events, you will still be required to pay the $5 game fee as we would love for your first free event to be one that can let you experience all that Kanar has to offer.

Tickets for this event are available at www.kanar.club/payment and will be until Friday, May 15th at 11:59 pm. There will be no “at the door” ticket sales.

Just like our normal events, if you pay and attend the event you will be eligible to do a sign-out and you will receive 18 XP. Season pass holders will receive 30 XP. Due to the lack of physical roleplay, we will not be allowing skills to be taught, however, you may purchase skills from town (up to 3 as usual), and learn self-taught skills (such as spell slots).

If you would like to earn the extra 12 XP then during the event you may:

  • Submitting a LARP-able recipe (something you could make out on the field). Worth 6XP

  • Taking a picture of you in your feast kit and submitting it. Worth 6XP

  • Decorating a room in your house to look period, take a picture, and submit. Worth 6XP

  • Record yourself doing an artistic performance (singing, acting, dancing, etc) while in garb. Worth 12 XP

  • Write a substantial article for the Mystic Quill and submit it to the GM staff (due by Sunday 5/24). Worth 12XP

  • Write a substantial one-off plot and submit it to the GM staff (due by Sunday 5/24). Worth 12XP

Please know that while you can do any and all of these things to earn the additional XP, your total XP earned cannot exceed 30XP.

There will be a channel in Discord where you can post your submissions, please make sure you include your actual name so it may be tracked appropriately.  Items submitted can be utilized by KGE for various purposes, however, if you are on the no picture list we will respect your desire and not utilize those pictures.

This event will be in-continuity, and just like our winter Feast, this event will have mechanics turned off.

During the event, players will be able to roleplay either by voice or text in various rooms and channels. We will also be including a text-only room, a place to ask staff questions, and a room for “Parking Lot” talk (Out of Game). In addition, we will be having GM staff and several volunteers playing NPC's throughout the day. We encourage you to interact and roleplay with them!

From 5 pm-7 pm the Nobility will be holding Court.  Nobility will be present to discuss the recent comings and goings of Ilveresh.  Please remain respectful and act appropriately.

If during the event you wish to exchange coin (with PCs or NPCs) you will have the ability to do so by messaging a member of Econ staff.

This Discord event will have moderators to make sure that appropriate behavior is being displayed. We ask that you follow the code of conduct and compose yourself appropriately as failure to do so may get you removed from the event. If during the event you feel as though someone is acting inappropriately you may private message the moderators. We will also have GM staff acting as storyline moderators. 

If you want to attend this as your character but you don’t know if you are able to (do to some between event actions or something else prohibitive) please email the GM team at GM@kanar.club to clarify.

We are really excited to experiment with doing digital events and to see if this opportunity will work for KGE in the future. I hope that you join us for this trial run.

Thank you for bearing with us as we attempt to help scratch that LARP itch while still maintaining appropriate safety protocols.

Updates

I am ok with anyone that wants to attend this 2020 May on-line event in character even though they may have a conflict on hold from the April sign-outs.

I will figure it out on a case by case basis as I need to.

Thank you,

~ Tim Schafer - GM 1st

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May Event & Contest

May Event & Contest

As the COVID-19 quarantine continues, we will be doing the May event differently.  The Board of Directors is working with the GM Team and some volunteers to put together an online event. Details for this event will be forthcoming in a future post. 

While that is going on, we also have a few artistic endeavors happening:

First, if you are a crafter of any sort, I'd like to have pictures of your work.  If you are an illustrator, a self-portrait would be nice.  A picture of weapons, or armor, or some other project, you made for those who prefer tactile crafts.  Maybe you make excellent food, send us a picture of that (and maybe a sample 🙂 ).  I'd like to take these pictures and utilize them on the website to showcase what tangible skills our players bring to our community.  By submitting pictures you understand that you are giving us permission to use the image in our social media outlets.

Second, I have a contest!  A photography contest with the theme: "I’d rather be LARPing." What exactly does that mean? What I want to see are photos of you blending fantasy and reality. You in your garb doing mundane things or beyond. Be creative.  Up to 5 pictures can be submitted per person. 

The prize: Two winners will be picked to receive a free commission from some talented artists. Winners will be determined by a vote of the Kanar player base. The time to submit will be from now through June 1. Send pictures to president@kanar.club. Please include a witty caption.

If you have any questions, please direct them to president@Kanar.club.  

Thank you for your time,
Erich O.
KGE President

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COVID-19 Update

To the Kanar Gaming Enterprises Community,

As you're very much aware, everyone is experiencing the effects of COVID-19 - from social distancing, to closed restaurants, to discussions about lowering the curve. The Safety Staff (Kiri) and the Board of Directors have been monitoring this situation and discussing options. The conclusion is an obvious one, though not one we hoped for: cancelling the April event.

After discussion with staff members, we have come up with some alternatives for our active members:

  1. If you are up to date on payments, have submitted an ARF, and either attended the March event OR purchased a Season Pass, you will be allowed to submit a free sign-out within the normal window of time for the April event (April 3-13). Please do not submit a sign-out prior to April 3, as our staff are still working to complete March's updates. If you are a Season Pass holder, you will be afforded 30 XP points.  Please make sure to mark it in your sign out.  If you are not a Season Pass holder, you will be given the normal 18.  You will still be allowed to perform between-event actions as normal, including crafting.

  2. The GM team has stated that a Mystic Quill is still being worked on.  If you feel like providing some articles, feel free to submit to quill@kanar.club.

  3. We are in talks with BLD/Adopt-A-Road about ways to earn some volunteer XP while still following safety protocols.

  4. I am hoping that other staff will post ways which players can earn volunteer XP during this break as well.

I've directed our volunteer bookkeeper (Matt) to get in contact with those who were missing items, so that they may partake in this - those emails were sent out a couple of days ago. If you have any thoughts or discussions, please email the appropriate staff members.

I know this is not what we would like. However, safety is our utmost concern and we must do what we must to maintain it. We will evaluate future events within the same time frame (roughly 2 weeks from event) and make decisions then. Thank you all for your continued effort to make this community great. If you have specific questions for me, please email them at president@kanar.club.

Erich Okonowski
President

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All About Season Passes!

This information is currently (1.3.23) out of date and in process of being reviewed and updated to reflect policy changes.

We've had some confusion lately as to what Season Passes are and how they function. As such, even if you feel you have a pretty good understanding of them, we are asking that you read this brief FAQ to make sure everyone is on the same page. Additional questions can be directed to treasurer@kanar.club.

Q: What ARE Season Passes?

A: Season Passes are a payment option that we offer members who would rather pay for an entire season upfront rather than making payments at each individual event. They are a good option if you plan to attend most of the year's events. Most of our Season Pass holders choose to pay for one year at a time, but options for three and five years are also available.

Q: How much are they?

A: Currently, a one-year pass is $180, a three-year pass is $510, and a five-year pass is $800.

Q: What do I get for buying a Season Pass?

A: A Pass covers all of your Event Fees for the entire season in which it is purchased. It provides you with a free ticket to Feast, and allows you to gain attendance XP for events which you are unable to attend.

Q: Can I use my free Feast ticket right away if I purchase a Season Pass in January?

A: The free ticket is for that season's feast - since Kanar's season begins in March, that season's Feast occurs during the next calendar year. So, if you purchase a 2020 Season Pass, you will receive a free ticket to the Feast that occurs at the beginning of 2021.

Q: If I pay Event Fees for every event of the season, does that count as purchasing a Season Pass?

A: NO. As of January 2020, event fees may NOT be retroactively applied to the purchase of a Season Pass. If you would like to purchase a Season Pass, it should be purchased prior to attending your first event of the year.

Q: I've bought a Season Pass. Is there anything else I need to do other than attend the event?

A: A Season Pass only covers your Event Fees for the year. You still need to pay for your Annual Membership Dues ($20), file an Annual Registration Form, sign in at the event, complete signouts, and so forth.

Q: Do I get the entire season's worth of XP upfront? 

A: No. You receive XP as normal during the event's signout process.

Q: How do I get attendance XP if I'm not attending an event but have a Season Pass?

A: Fill out a signout form as normal, and make a note for CBM that you did not attend but are a Season Pass holder.

Q: How can I get volunteer/NPC XP if I'm a Season Pass holder not attending an event?

A: You can't. You can only get the base attendance XP. Attending events will always provide more opportunities to gain XP as quickly as possible.

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