WHAT IS the Solace Crusade?
It is the year after the last great incursion of Chaos was beaten back into the frozen wastes. The nations of the Old World are still reeling from the violence and horror that was unleashed, turning inward to lick their wounds and mourn the lost. Great swathes of the frontier of the Empire of The Mark remain desolate and empty- the population dead or having fled south to safer lands.
Fort Solace is one such place, its mighty walls are empty but for ghosts and old, cracked bones. But even hollowed out and silent, this citadel remains a tempting prize. It perches over the mouth of the River Reik, and any ship passing into or out of the Empire must sail beneath its watchful eye. On the landward side, it controls the only passes from the shores of the Bay of Swords into the Olde World. Whoever holds Fort Solace will find themselves with a stranglehold on the Northern parts of the Realms of Men.
Game Information
What to expect.
The Solace Crusade is inspired by Malleus and many battle larps in Europe, specifically Kreigslive, and many works of dark fantasy set in the Early Modern Era.
This game consists of two parts. Throughout the event, the town of Dietersdorf will be hosting their Geheimnisnacht harvest festival and masquerade, taking advantage of the influx of money and trade from the armies coming to fight over Fort Solace. This will be a slice-of-life style game. Any danger or combat will be strictly opt-in and, apart from duels or brawls, will happen away from the town area. Those who are playing characters affiliated with Chaos are encouraged to have alts so they can fully participate in the festival.
On Saturday, the armies will muster and the wargame will begin. This will be a rolling battle that lasts between 5-6 hours and spans 10 acres of terrain, including outposts, forts, two villages, and a castle.
After the battle, the soldiers will retire back to town, to celebrate their victory or to try and forget their defeat!
Rules, Combat, & Magic
The following documents contain the rules of the game, combat, and magic. Click the links to learn more.
General Rules and Code of Conduct
Factions
Click on the links below to learn more about the Factions of Order and Chaos.
Order
The Khanate of the Grass Seas
Chaos
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