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Places are limited in all tournaments. Most are booked out before the Convention begins, so enter early to avoid missing out on the events you really want to play. Check the general information page for more details.
Freeforms
Elindal Productions presents
XXV
The Roman Empire stretches the length and breadth of the known world. The sons of Gods, the Emperors themselves, ascend to godhood upon their death.
And so it is the Emperor Augustus has this day reached this lofty ideal.
Feasts and festivals originally meant to celebrate the 25th birthdays of his twin daughters will now mourn his passing and celebrate his transition to Godhood.
The Imperial Family and selected members of the Senate gather to show their respects. But they ask themselves, who will be the next Emperor, for there was no clear line of succession.
A single session Freeform for 15-22 players set in Rome before the fall.
Seriousness: Variable | Genre Knowledge: Minimal | Characterisation: Greatly Appreciated | Deity Status: Irrelevant
If you have any enquiries please contact Richard or Sara on (03) 9481 8063 or email elindal@netspace.net.au
Come to the great days of Rome - Where men were real men, women were real women, and small persian cats from lower Pompei were real small persian cats from lower Pompei.
the Black Tower
All winter the Black Tower has sheltered it's intrepid band of defenders and wayfarers from the wild mountain weather. Now, as the last blizzard of spring rages around it's walls, Sir William Black, your fearless and indomitable commander lies dead. Murder most foul; a single knife thrust to the brain; a summons to surrender from the enemy army, lying at the bottom of the pass waiting for the storms passing, in his hand. A moment your weather wizard assures you is but a few hours away.
A single session, twelve player, murder mystery Black Death freeform set in a fantasy/medieval world.
Written by Larry, and brought to you in conjunction with Richard Canning and Sara Hanson.
WHITE MAN
GREEN MAN
RED
The Great Dividing Range drops in a sudden escarpment to the rich coastal plains of northern NSW. There, nestled in a lazy bend of the Gwydir River is the forgettable town of Alicia. Built on the site of a huge massacre it seems to manifest many of the differences between town & bush. In 1998/99 there will be an election in Australia.
One side faces the polls with a huge majority on their side, they are ahead in the polls but the mood of the people is rapidly changing.
Can one get inside the others head? Although many other issues will be current this may be the election by which history will judge the maturity and morals of Australian society. In Alicia the locals & outsiders ask the question: Is it even possible to address the wrongs of the past without creating more victims?
A 20 player, 1 session fun freeform of politics, opportunism and ethical dilemmas with a plot - by Tony Guyot.
In the end, it will be a town like Alicia that decides the result.
Set in Alicia in the days surrounding the next election.
(A smaller version of this freeform was run at Skeletorn '93)
The enemy of mine enemy
The childer ran as if all the lords of darkness were at his heels. Gasping he pushed through the doorway to safety.
The Sherrif grasped at him asking, "Why do you disturb the peace of the Prince's Court"
The childer stood panting, his fear lending him the exhaustion that his body should not feel.
"I ask again", demanded the Sherrif, "what drives you so?"
The childer collapses at the Sherrif's feet, unconscious and unknowing.
Melbourne is a city under siege, anonymous threats appear almost as quickly as Kindred are vanishing, even the Garou are not immune.
The time has come for the Kindred and Garou of Melbourne to take back their city. the only real question is can they work together, or is their emnity so great that they would rather risk their own fall than help each other.
A single session [and onwards] freeform using Minds Eye Theatre
with the Camarilla™ 4.5 campaign rules.Non Camarilla members are welcome, they should contact
Sara Hanson on 03 9481 8063 with any enquiries.
Matrimony, Magic & Murder
A Wyvern's Lair Production.Young Julianna awoke early that morning, butterflies dancing a merry jig in her slender stomach. She had been looking forward to this day for quite a while now, yet still felt a small measure of aprehension too. After all, she had only met her betrothed once before; six months ago when his family travelled to court to arrange their marriage. Still, he had seemed to be a very nice lad, and rather cute, especially when he smiled.
Julianna's maid had not yet laid out her clothes for her; the sun was still asleep in its bed, but since Midsummer had only just passed, it wasn't too cold. She crept out of her room, clad only in her thin nightgown, thinking to get something from the kitchen. After all, the cooks should already be preparing dawn fry.
Passing by the Great Hall, she heard a sound that she felt was out of place ... the sound of dripping water. Yet, it didn't quite sound right. Her curiosity getting the better of her, she quietly entered the Hall ... and froze; her eyes widening with horror.
There, impaled by his own great sword, on his own throne, was Julianna's father, King Edred, his blood slowly running down the exposed pommel and dripping onto the flagstones below.
Matrimony, Magic & Murder" is a small, single session murder mystery freeform based in an age of chivalry, magic and mysticism.
For more information, contact Richard Dennis on 03 9776 8992 / 0417 529 906 or email wyvern@labyrinth.net.au
Previously run at Phenomenon '98
Old English style text for the title area would be appreciated. The rest in some sort of stylish font would be nice (I don't have any actual preference). If you wish to discuss it with me, please call me on the phone.
Richard Dennis
Arcanacon and Bastings on High are proud to present...
MURDER AT BASTINGS MANOR
A murder mystery in four courses
by Amanda Collins
7pm Saturday 4 July 1926
Dress: Roaring Twenties Cost: $35 per pers
You will participate in a Murder Mystery during your four course Christmas dinner
Book Early - numbers are strictly limited. No bookings can be accepted after the late fee date.
Vegetarian meals available; please indicate on entry form. Bastings is a BYO restaurant.
Bastings on High
240 High St. Northcote
Mythos
This is an Official Mythos event.
Mythos is the collectible trading card game designed an published by the makers of Call of Cthulhu. It features horror elements and an involving investigator based style of play which is often appreciated by roleplayers. The Mythos events at Arcanacon are pitched to attract roleplayers who dabble in card games rather than hardened card sharks. We are looking for absorbing, exciting play, rather than carefully designed "killer" decks.
Sealed Deck Event
Participants obtain a starter deck (and perhaps some boosters) of Mythos cards. As only these cards may be used there is no disadvantage for those who do not have an extensive Mythos collection already, indeed this event offers an opportunity to play the game and obtain some cards cheaply. The details of exactly which cards will be used, and the full cost involved will be available closer to the date of the convention (check the web-site). New and inexperienced players are welcome.
Open Deck Event
Participants must provide their own complete Mythos decks of 60 or more cards (containing 20 points of adventures which can be completed). While standard tournament rules will reward the overall winner as usual, additional awards will be given for the most interesting deck and for the most enjoyable player. A special award will be given for the most extreme adventure completed (Save the World, anyone?) and particularly cool card play will be similarly rewarded on the spot!
Wings of Blazing Silver
Cardiel's new Ambassador is due to arrive at the Emperor's Court today. After a brief private interview with the Emperor and the Imperial Advisors he will be attending a Reception given in his honour by the elite of Imperial Capital Society. The exact identity of the new Ambassador is not known, but it is rumoured to be the paradoxical and controversial Lord Bright Raven, one of the closest advisors and confidants to the Prince of Cardiel.
Philanderer and devoted family man, barbarian mercenary and cultured man of letters, languid fop and deadly warrior, prophet and dealer with the devil, all of these and more. The man is an enigma, although one rumour suggests that he is in fact the power behind the throne in Cardiel.
Previously run at Phenommenon '97
A freeform for twenty four of the Empire's highest
by Larry
Card Games
This will be a sanctioned Legend of the Five Rings tournament played over three sessions on the Saturday of the Convention.
There will be six rounds. The initial rounds will be four player multiplayer games. The sixteen best qualifiers from these initial rounds will go into a final playoff of one-on-one single elimination games for the ultimate prize: a Samurai Sword!
Players must have a minimum of 30 cards in each of their Dynasty and Fate decks. All optional rules from the Obsidian edition rulebook will be used.
The following prizes will be awarded:
- one SAMURAI SWORD, show quality,
- one rare and one uncommon uncut card sheet,
- five logo t-shirts,
- 1000 points worth of Koku certificates.
Cost to play this tournament at the Convention is $10 plus registration fees.
Any queries should be directed to the organiser: John Morgan, Mind Games
244 Swanston Street Melbourne Victoria 3000
E-mail: gameboy@ozemail.com.auGenerously sponsored by
MIND GAMES and FIVE RINGS PUBLISHING, INC.
Seminars
There is no charge for these seminars. For more information and updates, see the Arcanacon Web page.
Freeform Seminar: Saturday, 3pm
Sara Hanson and a panel of local freeform authors [tba] will discuss how to plan a freeform, selection and interweaving of plots, character concepts and backgrounds, styles of freeforms and methods of execution.
Scenario Writing Seminar (Suitable for all games systems): Sunday, 3pm
Come to either or both parts.
The first hour will address general aspects of scenario writing, campaign planning, GM strategies, PC and NPC development.
The second hour is specifically on what it takes to put a scenario on at Arcanacon. If you are thinking of writing and running a scenario for the first time next year, then this is a must.
Mark S. Holsworth has been writing and running scenarios since the first Arcanacon (RQ, Cthulhu Conglomerate, HMV 2 & 3). Special guest scenario designers will be available to give advice and answer questions.
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