Out of Character Briefing from Lawson
(aka The King)
In character money
The Lorien Trust have asked me to ask you to return any plastic coinage you may have obtained in the previous years at the Gatherings. All moneys returned will be credited to your character in the in-character bank. This is a repeat request from last year.
Faction Ref
In the last issue of Poison Pen, I asked if anyone would like to be the Faction Observer (or Faction Ref, as it is now being called). This is the poor chap (or chapess) who has the plot radio in their ear all the time. Due to the massive response (none), Kevin Miles (Viceroy Keldorn), is now our Faction Ref. He will be keeping an ear on the plot and letting me know if anything is going on plot-wise. As his radio is two-way, he is also there to radio for assistance in any emergency.
Please bear this in mind if anyone is genuinely in need of help at the Moot and Gathering events. If you don't know who Kevin/Keldorn is or what he looks like, then stick your head (and the rest) in the Faction tent and I will point him out.
Special characters
The Lorien Trust has stated that all special items, special powers, special characters must register with the Lorien Trust before the Gathering. All special abilities, items, etc. will have an accompanying card this year. Anyone who announces a special power of any sort will have an official card stating its power and/or effect. If someone cannot show this card, then the power is not there.
If you believe you have any special item or ability, such as a poison, potion, magic dagger, ability to see through people's clothes, etc. you must contact the Lorien Trust to have that power registered and a card provided. The Lorien Trust may not allow all specials, but if you have a previous year's card please send it in and it will more than likely be honoured. Previous years cards will not be accepted at the event and the new cards will be easily identifiable.
This includes people playing special creatures such as vampires, werewolves, etc., even if they are played as NPCs.