Thanks for coming out to our 2013 Season Opener!

Apr 222013

Thank you all for coming out last weekend.

I want to thank the PCs who contributed to the ever evolving story of Kaurath.

Thank you as well to our new players and first time visitors, whether PC or NPC, for joining our family of supporters.

A special thank you to our new Chef’s Team, Nicholas and Dinoka. Welcome Aboard!

And a very special thanks to our Plot Team and their NPC minions, without whom there would be no story to tell.

Thanks for a great start to our Tenth Anniversary Season!

PS Please don;t forget to fill out a PEL form for feedback, whether you are a PC, NPC or Staff Member, HERE!

2013 Fees update

Apr 032013

Revised Prices for the 2013 Season

That’s right, last year we introduced a few new incentives to help everyone’s budget, reward player loyalty AND bring in new players too! Now, we have had to effect a few changes, but the base rates have not gone up, and our Annual Membership Dues have gone down.

                                                      1 membership*** or                    3 memberships***
Pre-Paid Prices:                     NPC shift (10% discount)            (20%)          

1-day: $45.00                                      $40.50                                                $36.00

2-day: $85.00 (weekend)                    $76.50                                                 $68.00

  • Loyalty Rate: $65.00  [must have PC'd 3 out of the last 4 events and must pay no later than 3 weeks before the event]

3-day: $110.00 (holiday)                    $99.00                                                $88.00

  • Loyalty Rate: $90.00 [must have PC'd 3 out of the last 4 events and must pay no later than 3 weeks before the event]

                                                     
At-the-door/           1 membership*** or                    3 memberships***
Week of Prices:      NPC shift (10% discount)           (20% discount)          

1-day: $50.00                                      $45.00                                           $40.00

2-day: $95.00 (weekend)                    $85.50                                         $77.00

3-day: $125.00 (Holiday)                   $112.50                                        100.00

*** Memberships in this case refer to new one year memberships that the player recruits.

Multiple Event prices:    1 membership***              5+ memberships***
   (10% discount)                       (15% discount)                       (20% discount)

4 Events pre-paid
(can be shared)
$306.00                                   $289.00                                     $272.00

10 events pre-paid
(can be shared)
$765.00                                   $722.50                                      $680.00

Membership rates:
Annual Membership fee: $30.00 [This includes $15.00 for NERO International Membership and $15.00 for event insurance costs]  Trial Membership fee (3-months): $15.00

Also, please don’t forget our Staff and Military discounts! You can note your qualification for same on your event registration forms here: http://nerohartford.com/?p=61

PLEASE always remember to use our pre-registration form so we can send you the appropriate INVOICE. Prices are subject to change without notice

Lastly, please remember discounts are NOT CUMULATIVE!

The BEST discount will be applied, based on your requests listed on the Registration Form!

 

Thanks for a great 2012 Season Closer!

Oct 242012

A great thank you to all those who came out this past weekend to help us run Kaurath’s 2012 Season Closer event.

We could not have done it without our valuable Plot Team, our amazing volunteer Staff, our tireless NPCs and our loyal PCs.

We also wish to extend our thanks to Sir Diablu, who stepped up as event chef when Podling was conflicted out.

Please remember, whether you PC’d or volunteered, to fill out a Post-Event Letter (P E L) HERE.

Please note the following dates for our 2013 Season. All events will be held at Camp Cedarcrest in Orange CT. These dates are reserved and locked in stone.

- 2013 Season Opener: April 19 – 21, 2013
- 2013 Chapter 2: May 31-June 2, 2013
- 2013 Chapter 3: September 13 – 15, 2013 and
- 2013 Season Closer: October 25-27, 2013

Please watch this space for announcements concerning the opening of preregistration for next year’s season as well as our 2013 prices and policies.

We look forward to hearing from you about last weekend’s event, as well as seeing you at next year’s events.

Thank you

The NERO Hartford Event Staff

2012 Episode 4: The Season Closer

Oct 132012
NERO Hartford’s 2012 Season Closer, Chapter 4, will be held on October 19-21, 2012.

We encourage all players, whether PCs, NPCs or Staff to save this date.

To register for the event, please go here: http://nerohartford.com/?p=61

Remember NPCs attend for free and eat for free.

Also, while NPCs attend for free, you must be a current member of a NERO Chapter and have your logistics person send us your card for record-keeping purposes.

If you are new to NERO or your membership has expired, you will need to purchase a membership prior to playing. Membership rates and packages can be found at http://nerohartford.com/events_MemPkgs.html.

In the event that we reach maximum camp capacity, or we do not get enough NPC pre-registrations to maintain a reasonable NPC/PC ratio, we will not be able to allow unpaid or walk-in (at the door) PC registrations.

If necessary, we are prepared to establish a waitlist, but the best way to make sure you get a bed for the event is to pre-register and pre-pay.

Please remember that all meals are included in the event fee, but we cannot be sure we will have enough food for everyone unless all PCs, NPCs and Staff pre-reg for the event.

We look forward to seeing you there.

The NERO Hartford Event Staff

2012 Chapter 4 Teasers

Oct 132012

Being a collection of rumors and things heard around the lands of Kaurath, gathered and presented to you for your edification!

Check out our latest teasers here

Second Half of the 2012 Season

Jul 202012

The last two events of NERO Hartford’s 2012 are as follows:

Chapter 3: September 7-9, 2012 and

Chapter 4 – Season Closer: October 19-21, 2012

As always, all NERO Hartford events will be held at CAMP CEDARCREST, 886 Mapledale Road, Orange, CT

Check-in starts at 6:00 PM on Friday, Game On/Opening Ceremonies take place usually between 9 and 9:30 PM and the game ends about 1:00 PM on Sunday, with all players expected to be off-site by 4:00 PM.

While we are running our Kickstarter campaign, we would encourage players to pay for events by redeeming the appropriate rewards listed there.

All PCs and NPCs are encouraged to pre-register HERE. As we have stated before, this information is needed for cabin assignment, treasure distribution calculations, food purchase determinations, etc.

Please Note: Any dietary needs must be noted in the appropriate field on the Pre-Registration form. NERO Hartford will attempt to accommodate needs known in advance.

As always, the event fees will include all meals. We are pleased to welcome back Sarah as our event chef.

Check out our website and FB page for updates.

Also, remember to check out our Kickstarter page and show your support for NERO Hartford.

We look forward to seeing you doe the second half of this Season!

The NERO Hartford Event Staff
www.nerohartford.com

NERO Hartford is now on Kickstarter!

Jul 162012

Please check out NERO Hartford’s Kickstarter Campaign here: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1602149898/kaurath-tenth-anniversary-launch

This project will only be funded if at least $5,000 is pledged by Wednesday Aug 15, 5:54pm EDT.

 

Please show your support for NERO Hartford and enjoy the various rewards offered for your contributions.

$1 MINIMUM PLEDGE

PLEDGE $10 OR MORE

TOWNSFOLK. Listing on the web site as a “Townsfolk” on our Supporters List. This is the most basic level of contribution.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

PLEDGE $15 OR MORE

NPC.1) Listing on the web site as an “NPC” on our Supporters List; and 2) Admission as a cast member (aka ‘NPC’) to events is free, so this just helps us cover the cost of food, so NPCs can eat the same great food as our paying players (aka PCs).

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

PLEDGE $25 OR MORE

RAIDER.1) Listing on the web site as a “Raider” on our Supporters List; and 2) A “Sack of Goodies”, assorted item tags and coin plus a random mid to low level magic item. If you aren’t attending the game as a player, you can transfer this award to someone who is.

Estimated Delivery: Nov 2012

PLEDGE $35 OR MORE

ACTOR.1) Listing in the newsletter (and on the website) as an “Actor” on our Supporters List; and 2) One short plot submission: players submit a write-up that covers one in-game investigation at no cost. One event blanket of experience points (XP) will be applied to the designated character for their actions (details http://nerohartford.com/?p=285). This is a great way to earn additional XP, even if you can’t attend an event). Or, you can donate this reward to another player.

Estimated Delivery: Nov 2012

PLEDGE $45 OR MORE

CORE NPC – As NPC above, combined with ACTOR benefits, and listing in the newsletter (and on the website) as a “Core NPC” on our Supporters List.

Estimated Delivery: Nov 2012

PLEDGE $50 OR MORE

PLOT TOY: 1) Listing in the newsletter (and on the website) as an “Adventurer” on our Supporters List; and 2) Your character will be the victim of an inconvenient, unavoidable and annoying plot line during the 2012 or 2013 Seasons: our choice when.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

PLEDGE $50 OR MORE

KAURATH BOOTSTRAP — Perfect for recruiting a friend to NERO Hartford, or for someome just joining — Propose a Kaurathi-born background for your character, and give us some information on your interests and we will adjust your character’s background to fit into the long history of Kaurath and integrate you into the backstory of any appropriate current plot lines. This is the equivalent of one long plot submission. (Two XP blankets will be applied to the designated character for their actions. Details: http://nerohartford.com/?p=285). Can be added to other bonuses.

Estimated Delivery: Nov 2012

PLEDGE $65 OR MORE

SPONSOR.1) Listing in the newsletter (and on the website) as a “Sponsor” on our Supporters List. 2) You will be allowed to use two lines of text to plug your LARP group or related business, and link the same, or just receive recognition for significantly helping us out.

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

PLEDGE $75 OR MORE

STUDENT/MILITARY ADMISSION: 1) Listing in the newsletter (and on the website) as an “Adventurer”; 2) One (1) admission as a Player Character (PC) to an event of your choice (calendar of events and pre-reg link to be sent after funding). Includes all our delicious meals (late night Friday, breakfast Saturday and Sunday, Saturday lunch, dinner Feast and late night) and a guaranteed cabin assignment; and 3) One short plot submission (developed following our October 2012, event.details at http://nerohartford.com/?p=285). This is the same as the Adventurer, below, but at a price more appropriate to students, active military and veterans.

Estimated Delivery: Oct 2012

PLEDGE $85 OR MORE

NEWCOMER’S JUMPSTART: Available to characters level 8 and below: 1) Listing in the newsletter (and on the website) as an “Adventurer” on our Supporters List. 2) One (1) full admission as a Player Character (PC) to an event of your choice (calendar of events and pre-reg link to be sent after funding). Includes all our delicious meals (late night Friday, breakfast Saturday and Sunday, Saturday lunch, dinner Feast and late night) and a guaranteed cabin assignment; 3) Sack o’ Heritage: (a) A long plot submission relating to character’s backstory (developed following our October 2012 event). Note: two XP blankets will be applied to the designated character for their actions; (b) A Sack of Goodies based on the character’s backstory; and (c) A one year membership in NERO Hartford.

Estimated Delivery: Aug 2012

PLEDGE $95 OR MORE

ADVENTURER. 1) Listing in the newsletter (and on the website) as an “Adventurer” on our Supporters List; 2) One full admission as a Player Character (PC) to an event of your choice (calendar of events and pre-reg link to be sent after funding). Includes all our delicious meals (late night Friday, breakfast Saturday and Sunday, Saturday lunch, dinner Feast and late night); a guaranteed cabin assignment, and 3) One short plot submission, after our October 2012 event (Details http://nerohartford.com/?p=285).

Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

PLEDGE $100 OR MORE

• Limited Reward (2 of 2 remaining)

PLOT MONKEY: 1) Listing in the newsletter (and on the website) as an “Adventurer” on our Supporters List; and 2) Your character will be the victim of a truly nasty, unavoidable and dramatic plot line during the 2012 or 2013 Seasons: our choice when.Estimated Delivery: Aug 2012

PLEDGE $160 OR MORE

• Limited Reward (20 of 20 remaining)

SQUIRE. 1) Listing in the newsletter (and on the website) as a “Squire” on our Supporters List. 2) One (1) full admission as a Player Character (PC) to an event of your choice (calendar of events and pre-reg link to be sent after funding). Includes all our delicious meals (late night Friday, breakfast Saturday and Sunday, Saturday lunch, dinner Feast and late night); plus a guaranteed cabin assignment, 3) One long plot submission, after our October 2012 event (Two XP blankets will be applied to the designated character for their actions. Details: http://nerohartford.com/?p=285). and 4) Raider rewards (see above)Estimated Delivery: Oct 2012

PLEDGE $200 OR MORE

• Limited Reward (1 of 1 remaining)

DOOMED BY PLOT: 1) Listing in the newsletter (and on the website) as an “Adventurer” on our Supporters List; and 2) Your character will be the victim of a really evil and unavoidable plot line during the 2013 Season: our choice when. If your character perms, your replacement character gets a NEWCOMER’S JUMPSTART as aboveEstimated Delivery: Oct 2012

PLEDGE $400 OR MORE

• Limited Reward (6 of 6 remaining)

KNIGHT: 1) Listing in the newsletter (and on the website) as a “Knight” on our Supporters List. 2) Two (2) full admissions as a Player Character (PC) to an event of your choice (calendar of events and pre-reg link to be sent after funding). Includes all our delicious meals (late night Friday, breakfast Saturday and Sunday, Saturday lunch, dinner Feast and late night) and a guaranteed cabin assignment; 3) Sack o’ Heritage:  (a) A long plot submission relating to character’s backstory (developed following our October 2012 event). Note: two XP blankets will be applied to the designated character for their actions; and (b) A Sack of Goodies based on the character’s backstory; and 4) A basic latex or hybrid NERO approved weapon of your choice from a provided selection.Estimated Delivery: Jan 2013

PLEDGE $600 OR MORE

• Limited Reward (3 of 3 remaining)

LORD: 1) Listing in the newsletter (and on the website) as a “LORD” on our Supporters List; 2) A one year membership in NERO Hartford; 3) Two (2) full admissions as a Player Character (PC) to an event of your choice (calendar of events and pre-reg link to be sent after funding). Includes all our delicious meals (late night Friday, breakfast Saturday and Sunday, Saturday lunch, dinner Feast and late night) and a guaranteed cabin assignment; 4) Sack o’ Heritage:  (a) A long plot submission relating to character’s backstory (developed following our October 2012 event). Note: two XP blankets will be applied to the designated character for their actions; and (b) A Sack of Goodies based on the character’s backstory; and 5) A Fancy latex or hybrid NERO approved Magic Staff (Max 3 effects / 2 years) of your choice from a provided selection with related quest in 2013 Season.Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

PLEDGE $600 OR MORE

• Limited Reward (3 of 3 remaining)

MAGE: 1) Listing in the newsletter (and on the website) as a “MAGE” on our Supporters List. 2) A one year membership in NERO Hartford; 3) Two (2) full admissions as a Player Character (PC) to an event of your choice (calendar of events and pre-reg link to be sent after funding). Includes all our delicious meals (late night Friday, breakfast Saturday and Sunday, Saturday lunch, dinner Feast and late night) and a guaranteed cabin assignment; 3) Sack o’ Heritage:  (a) A long plot submission relating to character’s backstory (developed following our October 2012 event). Note: two XP blankets will be applied to the designated character for their actions; and (b) A Sack of Goodies based on the character’s backstory; and 4) A Fancy latex or hybrid NERO approved Magic staff (Max 3 effects / 2 years) of your choice from a provided selection with related quest in 2013 Season.Estimated Delivery: Sep 2012

NERO Hartford is now offering a paid plot submission option!

Jul 142012

Note that that all players are encouraged to send us plot submissions at any time, free of cost.

Plot submissions help us to track what you’re interested in as a player character, and assist us in attempting to provide the best LARP experience that we can for you the player. Plot submissions can be sent to NERO Hartford Plot at any time. The ultimate goal is to for our players to feel a deeper involvement in the game, and plot submissions of any kind are one way to accomplish that goal.

Just to be clear, we’ll detail the various sorts of plot submissions available to our players. Hopefully this will make the process clear, and more accessible to players new and old alike.

  • · Standard (Unpaid) Plot Submission:
    This type of submission covers anything and everything you may want to look into, or investigate, or accomplish within the Kingdom of Kaurath between events. This plot submission can be of any length and touch on any number of topics or points of interest. There is no limit on the number of unpaid plot submissions that we will accept per month.
  • · Paid Plot Submissions:
    A paid plot submission, unlike a standard plot submission, may cover only a single topic of interest, or investigation, within the Kingdom of Kaurath.     The cost of this sort of submission is $20 and it includes the application of one blanket to the related character. Players are currently restricted to earning 4 paid plot submission blankets per month per character.
  1. Short Paid Plot Submission – players may submit a write-up that covers one in-game investigation at a cost of $20.  One blanket will be applied to the designated character for their actions. A great way to earn additional XP
  2. Long Paid Plot Submission – players may submit a write-up that covers up to two in-game investigations at a cost of $30.  Two blankets will be applied to the designated character for their actions. A great way to earn additional XP.

Staff response to plot submissions of all types:
Players should expect to get confirmation that we’ve received their submission, but should also be patient, and realistic in terms of their expectations when it comes to receiving a deeper or more meaningful response from our committee. Trust that your interest and effort will not be forgotten.
There are many types of responses that you might receive from Plot: you might receive a reply between events outlining the response or consequences of your line of inquiry; there could be activities that involve the character and take place at a future event, though not necessarily the very next one; or you might receive no formal response, which could indicate that the investigation yielded no information (a useful fact, in and of itself).


-Nero Hartford Event Staff

 

Kaurath Players' Guide

Jul 122012

For those who wish to download the Kaurath Players’ Guide, here it is: guideillust

A Note about the Upcoming June 8, 2012 event

Jun 042012

Hello all my dear and darling ones!  Selina here with a note about something we are working on implementing at the upcoming (June 8) event…

We are going to move logistics out of the tavern by NO LATER than 9pm so we can have a “soft start” then, giving our wonderful players some fun RP time IG before we begin bombarding them with massive amounts of plot!  There will be staff and some NPCs out and about for various things, of course!  We will start with both OOG and IG “opening ceremonies” at 9 PM and ope to get serious stuff happening at 10PM.  This way those who arrive earlier than others aren’t stuck sitting around and waiting for the later arrivals and those who get there later won’t really miss anything of great import!

If this works hopefully it will add to everyone having a more fun gaming experience!

There are a few other things we’re planning to add to your gaming pleasure, but we’ll wait until the weekend gets here and surprise you with them!

Hope to see you this weekend!

~  Selina, Plot Coordinator

May 232012

NERO Hartford’s 2012 Season Chapter 2, will be held on June 8-10, 2012.

We encourage all players, whether PCs, NPCs or Staff to register ASAP.

Preregistration for the event is now open here.

As always, all NERO Hartford events will be held at CAMP CEDARCREST, 886 Mapledale Road, Orange, CT

Check-in starts at 7:00 PM on Friday, Game On/Opening Ceremonies take place usually between 10 and 10:30 PM and the game ends about 1:00 PM on Sunday, with all players expected to be off-site by 4:00 PM.

Remember NPCs attend for free and eat for free.

Also, while NPCs attend for free, you must be a current member of a NERO Chapter and have your logistics person send us your card for record-keeping purposes.

If you are new to NERO or your membership has expired, you will need to purchase a membership prior to playing. Membership rates and packages can be found here

In the event that we reach maximum camp capacity, or we do not get enough NPC pre-registrations to maintain a reasonable NPC/PC ratio, we will not be able to allow unpaid or walk-in (at the door) PC registrations.

If necessary, we are prepared to establish a waitlist, but the best way to make sure you get a bed for the event is to pre-register and pre-pay.

Please remember that all meals are included in the event fee, but we cannot be sure we will have enough food for everyone unless all PCs, NPCs and Staff pre-reg for the event.

We look forward to seeing you there.

The NERO Hartford Event Staff

NERO Hartford's 2012 Calendar of Events

Apr 242012

Chapter 1: Season Opener April 27-29, 2012

Chapter 2: June 8-10, 2012

Chapter 3: September 7-9, 2012 and

Chapter 4: Season Closer October 26-28, 2012

As always, all NERO Hartford events will be held at CAMP CEDARCREST, 886 Mapledale Road, Orange, CT

 

Event and membership fees can be found HERE.

Check-in starts at 7:00 PM on Friday, Game On/Opening Ceremonies take place usually between 10 and 10:30 PM and the game ends about 1:00 PM on Sunday, with all players expected to be off-site by 4:00 PM.

All PCs and NPCs are encouraged to pre-register HERE. As we have stated before, this information is needed for cabin assignment, treasure distribution calculations, food purchase determinations, etc.

As always, the event fee include all meals. We are pleased to welcome back Sarah as our event chef. Please note: if you have any food allergies and/or restrictions, please let us know as soon as possible at owners@nerohartford.com so we can communicate the same to Chef Sarah, so she can accommodate your needs.

Check back here and on our FB page for updates.

We look forward to seeing you this Season!

~ The NERO Hartford Event Staff
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Week-of/at-the-door rates are now in effect for 2012 Season Opener

Apr 162012

REMINDER!!!!

NERO Hartford’s 2012 Season Opener, Chapter 1, will be held on April 27-29, 2012.

Week-of/at-the-door rates are now in effect

We encourage all players, whether PCs, NPCs or Staff to register ASAP.

Preregistration for the event is now open HERE.

As always, all NERO Hartford events will be held at CAMP CEDARCREST, 886 Mapledale Road, Orange, CT

Check-in starts at 7:00 PM on Friday, Game On/Opening Ceremonies take place usually between 10 and 10:30 PM and the game ends about 1:00 PM on Sunday, with all players expected to be off-site by 4:00 PM.

Remember NPCs attend for free and eat for free.

Please remember that all meals are included in the event fee, but we cannot be sure we will have enough food for everyone unless all PCs, NPCs and Staff pre-reg for the event.

As has been our policy for the last several years, we are interested in encouraging environmentally friendly practices.

Please remember that at NERO Hartford all Spell & Arrow Packets must be in earth tones [Greens or Browns] and only made from natural fabrics.

As always, alchemy packets must be Orange, but we insist that they also be made of natural fabrics.

We look forward to seeing you there.

The NERO Hartford Event Staff

 

2012 Season Opener

Apr 012012

NERO Hartford’s 2012 Season Opener, Chapter 1, will be held on April 27-29, 2012.

We encourage all players, whether PCs, NPCs or Staff to register ASAP.

Preregistration for the event is now open here.

As always, all NERO Hartford events will be held at CAMP CEDARCREST, 886 Mapledale Road, Orange, CT

Check-in starts at 7:00 PM on Friday, Game On/Opening Ceremonies take place usually between 10 and 10:30 PM and the game ends about 1:00 PM on Sunday, with all players expected to be off-site by 4:00 PM.

Remember NPCs attend for free and eat for free.

Also, while NPCs attend for free, you must be a current member of a NERO Chapter and have your logistics person send us your card for record-keeping purposes.

If you are new to NERO or your membership has expired, you will need to purchase a membership prior to playing. Membership rates and packages can be found here

In the event that we reach maximum camp capacity, or we do not get enough NPC pre-registrations to maintain a reasonable NPC/PC ratio, we will not be able to allow unpaid or walk-in (at the door) PC registrations.

If necessary, we are prepared to establish a waitlist, but the best way to make sure you get a bed for the event is to pre-register and pre-pay.

Please remember that all meals are included in the event fee, but we cannot be sure we will have enough food for everyone unless all PCs, NPCs and Staff pre-reg for the event.

We look forward to seeing you there.

The NERO Hartford Event Staff

Request from the Plot Team!

Oct 262011

Hello all you wonderful NEROtics!  *smile*

It’s that time again…  Bags are packed, blankets ready to go, heaters pulled out of storage and wood bundled and ready for those cold campground nights.  You’ve pre-regged and even sent in your production requirements.  You are all good to go and ready to roll!  Yay for you!!!  *grin*

But…  before you think you are all set we here on the Plot Team would find it a HUGE favor if you could, maybe, do the following for us:

1.  If you have odd or unique Craftsman skills (Fortuneteller/Seer, etc) that the Plot Team can “use” let us know!  This way we can have cool stuff waiting for you instead of having to hunt you down at the event to ask!!!

2.  If you have a Transform, whether out of chapter or LCO, please let us know and send us the stats along with any special conditions for “popping”, etc.  While these stats and this information may have been available at one time it is not in the hands of the current Plot Team and, in an effort to make sure everyone has fun we thought that compiling a listing of this type would make it easier to run more “tailored” plot and stat weekends and modules more appropriately.

3.  Anything else you can think of!  Our job is to make the best game possible for ALL players.  The best way to do that is to have YOUR input!

The email address to send this information to is plot@nerohartford.com and we DO read everything!  *grin*

I now return you to your regularly scheduled insanity!

2011 Chapter 04: Teaser 05

Oct 202011

“Hunting? Really?”

“Yes, really every bit of power you collect will strengthen us for the Barrow just as the Kaurathi heroes advised.”

“So?”

“That will give us enough to open the great rift as the season turns. Then all you desires will be in reach. While the rest gibber and scream you can take all the gold all the slaves all revenge you want.”

“Hail Balor!”

“He shall overturn all Rule save his.”

 

2011 Chapter 04: Teaser 04

Oct 202011

“Mommy where’d daddy go?”

“Hush dear, daddy got upset and said something bad about the King so the guards took him away.”

“Will da guard bring him back?”

“No dear, they gave him to the men from under the mountains. They took him away with them.”

“But mommy when will da men from under da mountain being daddy back?”

“Hush dear. Daddy was bad so it’s GOOD that they took him away. Just say your prayers that the GOOD king doesn’t let the men from under the mountains take us away.”

“But mommy….”

“HUSH darling. Don’t ever mention Daddy again or they will come for us.”

 

2011 Chapter 04: Teaser 03

Oct 202011

12 grey lords sealed in stone,
Doom, and gloom, and one is gone.

11 grey lord yet sealed in loam,
A fool frees one, death comes home.

10 grey lords locked from the light,
Yet power tempts the good from right.

9 grey lords wait for a key,
Drain the void and one walks free.

8 grey lords lurking unseen,
Emerald ears their meaning glean.

7 grey lords bound to a rhyme,
Gaining power every time.

6 grey lords in secret tome,
Read that book and one has flown.

5 grey lords in shadows dance,
Desperate fight, one soul’s last chance.

4 grey lords awaiting dawn,
A hidden player moves a pawn.

3 grey lords hid in the sky,
To free the next three more must die.

2 grey lords hold all the power,
Death will be the bridal dower.

One grey lord awaiting doom,
Weaving fates upon a loom.

No Grey lord bound far away,
Now the bill is yours to pay.

Chapter 04: Teaser 02

Oct 182011

Notes from a wandering reporter…

Hello readers! I’ve seen some exciting things across the land in recent months, some which may be cause to worry, while others to rejoice!

First the creatures now known as the “Jaegers”, the Pantherghast-like creatures, which began a reign of terror for Gypsies and their “didikai” a few months ago, have begun exhibiting signs of, well, for lack of a better phrase, “breaking down”. It started with what can be assumed to be the weaker ones simply, well, imploding a little over a month ago. There are not many left now who have not reached their implosion point, but on the scary side of that bit of news, dear readers, is the fact that the ones left seem to be the strongest of the Jaegers. We can all be thankful, at least, that while similar to the fearsome Pantherghasts, they are overall a much weaker creature, comparatively.

This does beg the question, however, of where the mad man known as Balthazar has disappeared to. After making such a fearsome splash, with public appearances bringing horror and fear to many, he seems to have simply disappeared. While many seem to feel this is a good thing, and others fear that he is off plotting and planning yet more horrors for the Kaurathi people, this reporter fears even more that something or someone may have annihilated this entity for us! Why fear, and not be thankful you ask, faithful readers? Well, if who, or whatever, it was took down something as horrendous as Balthazar without there being pitched warfare, then I fear that entity even more!

Although, speaking of Balthazar, lovely readers, does bring me to the next bit of news, the “Founts” he created through his horrifying brand of mixed magic. Observing one from a (hopefully!) safe distance, I have been extremely disturbed to note that they are shrinking and yet also poisoning the land around them even more, somehow, through this shrinkage. It is as if something is sucking them away, somehow, and their poisons are becoming more concentrated. Wildlife and surrounding plants are being tainted by these founts at a horrendous rate, so beware those necromantic squirrels out there! Two founts have completely disappeared, in fact, which constitutes the good news. The bad news accompanying that, is that they left craters of tainted and poisoned earth and water supplies behind, which continue to spread to the wildlife in the areas. Scholars are performing various formal magics to cleanse the land and water, but it is a slow process and we can only hope that those areas are completely cleansed by spring’s new growing and birthing season!

On to some fun news, for those interested in the doings of the Ffolke hereabouts! It seems they are gearing up for the final rounds in their “Fae Champion” competition! This reporter even got to exchange a few words with one of the representatives, who commented, “Yes, the betting is heating up and the last stretch is finally on! Of course, the Red Caps hold the bets but the Huntmaster is actually the one laying odds on which unlikely – or likely! – people will hold these titles in the end!” I have been told that announcements would be made soon after the end of the upcoming Tourney in Celtios, so you really do not want to miss a moment of the excitement!

Until next time, dear readers, travel safe in these unsafe times!

2011 Chapter 4: Teaser 01

Oct 112011

Hear ye! Hear ye!

 

The High King of the Nine Kingdoms of Karauth, the First of his name, High King Bulzaric Kaurathel is declaring the announcement a Grand Tournament in honor of the change of season and the elevation of Skald Alric Stark to the position of High Lord Magistrate.

 The Tournament shall take place on 29 Syyskuu, 1116 K.H. (29 October, 611 E.R.). Starting at 2pm, the Grand Melee will commence. During the Melee combatants will fight until only one remains. Those who fall will be rifted by formal magics to the Healers Guild where Royal Healers will attend to their wounds. Once a single combatant is left, they will be declared a champion and be excused from the next round. Once five champions have been determined they will hold a final melee to determine the melee champion. The winner shall receive 100 Gold.

The second tournament is the tournament of skill. Two champions shall be chosen among those who enter the Tournament. The other participants shall then have their chance to challenge the champions. Blunted tourney weapons of the combatant’s choice shall be provided to each participant. As this is a tourney of skill the strength of the sword arm shall not come into effect. Rather a blow that lands on an arm will render that arm not able to be used. A blow to the leg will render the leg unable to be used. A blow to the torso shall be considered a win for the opponent. Once the champion is challenged they will either win, remaining champion, or be replaced by the challenger. The champion shall present a sigil to be displayed for challengers to present their challenge to. This can be in the form of a banner, tabard, shield or other such device. This will continue until each participant has been defeated twice. Once only two champions remain they shall battle until the Tournament Champion is crowned. The winner shall receive a magic weapon crafted by the Royal Weaponsmiths and Mages after consulting the winner. In addition the winner is given the responsibility of naming the Queen (or King) of the Turning Leaves. This honor shall be presented to the person at the gathering the champions feels best reflects the beauty of the season.

All who wish to participate will pay the entrance sum of 5 gold. In addition on the eve before the Tournament there shall be two favors hidden amongst the woods of the Gate Town that will admit the participant free of charge. In addition if a Noble grants their favor to a participant, the charge will be waived.

Plot: Policies and Procedures

Sep 022011

I would like to take this opportunity to remind both players and staff about various policies and procedures here at NERO Kaurath.

 

Plot Submissions:

The Plot Team here at NERO Kaurath is always happy to receive PC plot submissions, whether paid or unpaid. We like to know what our players are trying to accomplish between games and throughout the “off season” so we can work towards making the game better for all involved. All plot submissions will be responded to in one way or another. Some responses will be given verbally or in writing, while others may garner some type of In Game action or reaction at an upcoming event instead.

This goes for both Paid and Unpaid plot submissions alike, with the difference between the two being whether experience is received or not.

Any plot submission requiring a response prior to an event must be made at least two weeks before the event so the Plot Team has time to review it and formulate an appropriate response. If not received in time any response will not happen until at least two weeks after the event.

 

Transforms:

Any new, upgraded or adjusted Transform received at another NERO chapter must be submitted to plot at least two weeks prior to an event for approval. Not all transforms are accepted in Kaurath as our “world” contains some marked differences from other chapters of NERO. Additionally, some transforms may be unbalancing to our chapter as a whole and therefore not allowed. If your transform is denied, it will be considered “suppressed” (non functional but still existing for identification purposes) while within our borders.

Exceptions may be made if another chapter’s event runs less than two weeks prior to an event of ours, however the transform information must be submitted as soon as possible afterwards for review. If it is not received by the Tuesday just before an event it will be considered suppressed until it can be reviewed prior to the next event.

 

Guest and Cross-Chapter Plot:

Any and all Guest or Cross-Chapter plot another chapter or non-plot staff member wishes to run while at Kaurath must be submitted for approval at least two weeks prior to an event. This is to insure that there are no conflicts with any other plotlines being run at Kaurath and that module space and any other necessary resources can be allocated as needed.

The Kaurath plot team is not currently running or sanctioning the running of any cross chapter plot from our chapter. If we plan on any cross chapter plot visits, we will send a submission for approval at least two weeks in advance to the chapter we wish to “visit”. Currently, the only people eligible to run official cross chapter plot (on our end) are James, Nia and myself.

If someone from another chapter or one of our players decides, for whatever reason, they are going to run Kaurathi plot at their event please note that, unless James, Nia or myself are there and actually run it, it is unsanctioned and illegal plot! We currently do not have any Plot Adjuncts or Core NPCs with the authority to run anything outside of our own chapter. No sanctioned cross chapter plot has occurred between the last Kaurath event and this upcoming one. If you have gone on any Kaurathi modules at another chapter’s event they were not legitimate adventures and constitute nothing more than a bad dream for In Game purposes!

 

If there are any questions, please contact the Plot Team in it’s entirety at plot@nerohartford.com or me, personally, at gypsysprite@me.com or gccgraphics@gmail.com and I will reply as soon as possible.

Thanks everyone, and have a great day!

Selina ~ Plot Coordinator

Call for NPCs and Staff

Jun 202011

We, the NERO Hartford Staff are always looking for regular NPCs and staff members.

We know that many of you would like to play more NERO, but due to the economic climate, it just isn’t in the cards. We are looking at some other solutions to the shortage of NPCs, some of which are not too pretty (such as a mandatory NPC shift!), so please, if you know someone who is not playing to save money, or are doing so yourself, please consider NPCing a few events or for an entire season.

Don’t deprive yourself of the game! NPC for NERO Hartford events and earn your blankets while honing your skills and beating up your friends.

Remember:

  1. NPC’s and Staff participate for FREE, other than maintaining a current NERO Membership.
  2. As always, NPCs eat for free, and eat exactly the same meals as our PCs. The free meals include the following: Late Night Friday; Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner and Late Night Saturday; and Sunday Breakfast [plus, on long weekends: Sunday Lunch, Feast, Late Night and Monday Breakfast]. Hot and cold beverages are available all weekend.

So, if you are interested in NPCing for, or joining the Staff of, NERO Hartford, please pre-register for events here: http://nerohartford.com/?p=61 and contact us as set forth below.

Please remember that we need to have an early NPC and Staff headcount in order to reserve the necessary beds and make sure we have enough food for the event, so please pre-register early.

If you have any questions, please contact us at owners@nerohartford.com, monstermaster@nerohartford.com and plot@nerohartford.com.

We look forward to seeing you at NERO Hartford!

The NERO Hartford Staff

 

What is LARP?

Apr 282011

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A live action role-playing game (LARP) is a form of role-playing game where the participants physically act out their characters’ actions. The players pursue goals within a fictional setting represented by the real world, while interacting with each other in character. The outcome of player actions may be mediated by game rules, or determined by consensus among players. Event arrangers called gamemasters decide the setting and rules to be used and facilitate play.

The first LARPs were run in the late 1970s, inspired by tabletop role-playing games and genre fiction. The activity spread internationally during the 1980s, and has diversified into a wide variety of styles. Play may be very game-like, or may be more concerned with dramatic or artistic expression. Events can also be designed to achieve educational or political goals. The fictional genres used vary greatly, from realistic modern or historical settings to fantastic or futuristic eras. Production values are sometimes minimal, but can involve elaborate venues and costumes. LARPs range in size from small private events lasting a few hours to huge public events with thousands of players lasting for days.

Terminology

LARP has also been referred to as live role-playing (LRP), interactive literature, and freeform role-playing. Some of these terms are still in common use; however, LARP has become the most commonly accepted term. It is sometimes written in lowercase, as larp. The live action in LARP is analogous to the term live action used in film and video to differentiate works with human actors from animation. Playing a LARP is often called larping, and one who does it is a larper.

 

 

IG Announcement 2013 Chapter 02

May 212013

Greetings,

Any Karauthi Citizen who wishes to either remain on the Noble Path or wishes to enter it should announce their intentions to High Lord Magistrate Alric Stark During the next Gathering in the Gatetown of Celtios. Those who wish to travel this Path must first find a Noble Sponsor. Candidates on the Path are a reflection of the Sponsor so Nobles who give their blessings should consider this prior to endorsing a Candidate. A Noble may only sponsor one Candidate at a time, this Candidate must be of lesser Title. This testing will not just be of skill with a sword arm, or the knowledge of magic it is a test of your ability to lead, to reason, and most importantly live by the Luvata Kansa. Not all who attempt this Path will be successful. To fail in this task is no dishonor, but it is to realize that you may not be best suited to lead the people of Karauth as a Noble. To be successful is to understand you now bear a duty that has great weight and responsibility. Your life is no longer your own, but pledged to the lands and people of Karauth. I wish luck to those who still wish to take on this responsibility.

By My Hand,

High Lord Magistrate Alric Stark
Lord Protector of the Lands and People of Haltia

Episode 02 2013 Teaser 01

May 202013

Oh Mother, dear Mother, once I loved you so,
But Mother, oh Mother, now tis time to go…
For myself, now, I must grow!
Oh Mother, fool mother, power should be mine,
But Mother, you would not resign…
So now I aim to take what’s mine!
Oh Mother, your honor and people are all,
But Mother, I no longer heed your call…
For Mother, now you must fall!

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Wake it up…  set it free!  Then all the world belongs to me!
To slumber on, undisturbed, leaves me ever more perturbed…

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Words from a Wanderer…
So much to tell, where should I start?  Let’s see…
Looks like the Artificer was working with the condemned (and now thoroughly executed!) Green Lady and Fool.  He escaped retribution, but rumor has it he may end up on trial and convicted of the same crimes that took not only the lives but the afterlives of that rascally law breaking Fae couple!
Problems arise, however as Faranan is still lost to Mortal Love and awaiting the freeing of her ever loving (even after she tried to cut off his head oh-so-long ago!) Husband, the Cursed Morathel and her brothers are busy with their own Twilight Court…  leaving the Summer Throne bare and ripe for the plucking if she doesn’t step on up to claim it.
Meanwhile, that rascally yet helpful being known as “Kit” seems to be incommunicado.  Romor has it her father was taken by the Artificer’s minions at the Battle for theAfterlife of the Fool and Green Lady.  This remains unconfirmed, but it is very obvious she’s Hunting someone or something out there!
The Barrowheart has been remarkably quiet lately.  In fact, one would almost think them a regular Kingdom these days.  With Morathel in a coma and the Queen Regent Angelique hard at work they have been peaceful and industrious.  Wierd, I know, for a land of the mostly Undead.  Their help was greatly appreciated during the recent Plague, as they could neither contract nor spread the disease.
Rumor has it she even made the leader of her Lycanthropic mercenary body guards an actual Knight to her for his loyal service in going above and beyond his contracted services in keeping her alive lately, but I have no confirmation on that as of yet.
The mixed group of Gypsies who generally make their home in Celtios (including the da Souza clan and a few “strays”) are planning a WayMeet at the upcoming gathering in Celtios.  Rumor says Prince Stephanos may make an appearance, which should prove fun!  Other notables of the Gypsy persuasion remain incommunicado at this time, but who knows…  maybe they’ll come out of hiding for the party!
There are still just OODLES of poor little kiddies having emotional issues out there.  Don’t know much about it, but it looks like a sad and empty life awaits them in the future if someone doesn’t find a way of making them right again!
That’s all for now, kiddies, so until next time…  stay safe and enjoy life!

2013 Season Opener: Teaser 01

Mar 092013

A piece of paper, drifting and driven along the ground, catches your attention…  you reach down and snag it up from the frigid winter winds, turning it over…

Are you looking for the BEST guard and attack critters, loyal and intelligent?  Or, perhaps, a good maid or gardener?  Then look no further!  I have fully trained Goblins for all your Guard and Servant needs, ready and available!  For a small brokerage fee I will help you find the PERFECT Guards or Servants amongst those I have personally trained over the years in a variety of capacities.  Please note, some of these are part of family groupings.  If acquired, families must *not* be broken up in any way as they may become volatile or unstable.  I have worked tirelessly to upgrade their education and behavior and disrupting their family unity may cause the employer irreparable harm which I will NOT be responsible for!
Please seek Mistral at The Crag Inn for further information!

Many Thanks!

Oct 222012

Thanks to all… PCs, NPC and Staff for helping to make this Season Closer Supercalifragilistic top[[ed with Awesome Sauce! Special thanks to our super special guests and their “surprise” appearances! Liam, Vega… Brad May it was AWESOME to see you!

Get ready, only 6 short months to the (hopefully!) EPIC Season Opener we have planned! Tell your friends and spread the word!

And PLEASE remember…  PELs help us to make the game better for EVERYONE!  Please, whether you were a PC, NPC or Staff fill out a PEL form HERE

~ Selina

2012 Episode 4: Teaser 05

Oct 042012

Deep in darkness the dubhember roam,
But what lies beneath is yet unknown,
Always on guard, you’d best not get caught
Lest it war that be forever bought.

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