This event was much smaller than some previous ones (18 players, 5 crew/refs), mainly due to some last-minute drop-outs due to work commitments, and clashing with about eighty million other LRP events.  Still, it was a hectic and highly enjoyable event, that's set us up for the rest of Volume Two.

The site used was Stock Wood, run by the Legion of Dreams.  I liked it a lot, although the amenities are rather basic and the site rather imposes its own identity on things.  The roundhouses are brilliant, the midges are infuriating!

IC, the set-up was that we had come to a meeting with the Keltoi to see about getting some land to start a new fief, away from the trials and tribulationsthat beset Lord Thomas' (the scene of Volume One).  We had to complete a number of trials, some based on our combat prowess (whether individually or as a group) and some based on things like performing rituals, crafting items and so on.  There was plenty of tension, brought about through conflicting IC priorities and existing problems.  We ended the event successful, but having restarted a war with an old enemy...

I'd definitely recommend Bladelands for some old-school fun; next event is June 13-15 in Staffordshire.  Hope to see you there!

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Joe Rooney

Insurrection LRP: high fantasy in a dystopian setting. First event: 24-26 October 2008, in Leicestershire. Book online before August 1st for maximum discount!

Bladelands: Raoul Ortez, dubious scumbag, and Alessandro the deathknight
EOS: staff

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