Winter Solstice 2024
Overview
This page lists all the details that are specific for this event. There is an additional page with event information which lists arrival and departure times and similar details that are common for all Empire events.
COVID
Please read the COVID safety guidelines carefully to make sure you understand what is required.
IC News
See the winds of fortune and the winds of war for all the latest in-character developments throughout the Empire. An event schedule that shows the timings of in character activities common to all Empire events is also available. There is also a list of upcoming Imperial elections
Battles
At the event we will be running two large battles, one Saturday morning and one Sunday morning. The large battles will follow the normal rules for battles; you may only participate in a single battle as your character and you must monster the other battle if you decide to participate in one. The sides for the battles will be chosen by the generals in the Muster of the Imperial Military Council on Friday night. Each of the two battles must have at least TBC and at most TBC force weight sent on it.
The Sentinel Gate opens at 11:00 - regardless of whether anyone is ready or not! If you are playing then make sure you arrive in plenty of time before this so your weapons can be checked.
If you are monstering then you need to make your way to the monster area between 09:30 and 10:00 to give us time to get you into costume, made-up and briefed. If you turn up after 10:30 you will be turned away.
Toilets
Toilet blocks are marked on the map with a T symbol. The main blocks are the ones near Mhorish, near God, and in the OOC player field adjacent to the crew area. All the larger blocks of toilet and hygiene facilities that are located around the site are split into male, female and gender neutral toilets. All our participants are entitled to use the facilities that they feel most comfortable using. You must not challenge other participants when using the facilities.
Site Map
The site map is opposite; the camp planner for each camp will have their own layout for their camp, showing where all the tents they know about are to be pitched. If you are bringing an IC tent, please make sure you contact your camp planner before the event to let them know what you are bringing. If you do not know where you are supposed to be camping, then please speak to the camp planner on arrival at your nation's camp.
Accessibility Camps
The areas marked with a wheelchair are the out-of-character camps that are for use by participants with additional accessibility needs. Please let the crew know if you need to camp or park here. There are five disabled toilet facilities, one near monster, one near the showers, one near the drop-off point on in the in-character area in the toilet blocks opposite Mhorish and one in the acecssibility camp near Wintermark.
Drop Off Point
No vehicles are allowed on site after 18:00 on Friday as the game has started by this point. We have created a vehicle drop off point near the main entrance to the League and Navarr camp. This is purely for vehicles that are not driving onto the site, but wish to park as close to the entrance as possible so that they can unload from here. You must move your vehicle from the drop off point to the main camping/parking area once you have finished unloading your vehicle.
Traders
Several of our bigger traders have now moved to our new Trade Court, which you can find directly opposite GOD with our caterers and our new traders. The remainder will be sited in the IC area near the bar as usual.
Trade Court
- Chows Emporium Costume, leather gloves, products related to drinking and accessories.
- Darkblade Leather Stuff.
- Having A Larp Costume, weapons, armour and LARP accessories.
- Irregular Props - Weapons, shields and mage implements designed especially for Empire.
- Eldritch Weapons and armour.
- Fire Hound Forge Traditional blacksmith providing handforged wares, foregework demonstrations, repairs and lessons in blacksmithing.
- Krios Photogrpahy - On-site studio set to capture beautiful portraits, ensuring everyone looks their best!
- Larp Inn Heros are made from our wide selection of costume, leather goods, armour and weapons.
- Light Armouries Supplier of latex weapons and props.
- Mandala Studios High quality latex prosthetics and masks tailor made for the Empire campaign.
- [www.facebook.com/stardustlarpcraft Stardust Larpcraft] Fantasy leatherwork, costume, and accessories with a sparkle.
- Wonderlust Couture - custom made, individual jewellery and costume in various designs.
IC Field
- Battle Ready Hand crafted leather goods.
- Bespoke Pewter Empire Specific and general medieval pewter badges and dress accessories.'
- Coelred Monger Suppliers of replica costume and artefacts.
- Craeftigan Beautiful weapons and costume that are perfect for Empire.
- Das Shoppe New and second hand costume, leatherwork, weapons, props and furniture. Trade ins welcome.
- Gem’s Trading Co - Costumes and leatherwork. Fine quality tailored garments and LRP props. Also a wide range of hand made leather items and missile weapons supplied by Arrow Kaster available to order.
- Gnosis
- Having A Larp Costume, weapons, armour and LARP accessories.
- Honest Jim's Wandering Shop
- In Your Dreams FX Weapons, armour, masks and arrows
- Lamia Leather specialise in making leather Armour, jackets, and accessories for LARP.
- Lyon Leathers sell leather hides, animal furs, buckles and fittings and also a small selection of belts and other leather goods.
- McSkelly Leathers A fine range of high quality custom made leather goods.
- Skian Mhor Latex Weapons and props. Costume, armour, leatherwork, chainmail, tents and all types of LRP supplies and essentials.
- Twisted Goblin Armouries Crafty creations, funky finds, innovative LARP props, armour & costume, bespoke Twisted Goblin Kidz range
- Umbra Armouries Custom leather goods.
- Velvet Glove Costumes Costumes, make-up, prosthetics, jewellery with more to come!