Evie's Tavern Presents: The Midnight Festival Gaia's Embrace

Under the strawberry moon, hearts shall bloom, and hope shall root.

With Edaonae gone, and the land of Eroewan wounded, its people stand on the brink- torn between sorrow, suspicion, and survival. In the shadow of this uncertainty, a spark of hope flickers: the coming of Gaia, the ancient earth-mother whose awakening in these lands may restore balance to the country of Blackwood.

But Gaia’s arrival must be earned. And the hearts of Blackwood’s people- especially those in the wary and withdrawn grove of Eroewan- must first be stirred to believe.

To that end, a great celebration is planned beneath the midsummer Strawberry Moon: The Midnight Festival. A night of enchantment, music, and ritual meant to honor the past, embrace the future, and open the land to Gaia’s spirit.

You are more than a guest, you are a spark in a fragile flame. Whether you are a faithful of Edaonae, a wary skeptic, a joyful believer in Gaia, or a soul caught between, your words and deeds may sway the souls and spirits of Eroewan.

Let the music swell, the fire rise, and the stories begin. Summer is coming, and with it, a choice that will shape the fate of Blackwood.

OOC:
We are incredibly excited to present a questing event unlike any you’ve ever seen.
Join us on Friday night at Evie’s Tavern! We will be hosting a snacky potluck, and the tavern will be selling fanciful drinks! A night quest will take place once folks are settled in from the drive. For those who would like to just relax and socialize for the evening, there will be gambling in the tavern, and a warm bonfire to hang out around. Note: this is a damp site, so feel free to BYOB and enjoy responsibly!

Saturday will be semi-open world questing starting around 11am. There will be many picnic snacks provided throughout the day, then we’ll break for dinner around 6.
Saturday night will feature the Midnight Festival itself, with some of the best vendors in the Realms (and some you’ve never met) offering wares for players to shop and enjoy. There will also be plenty of carnival games to play, food to enjoy, stargazing, and dancing. Whether you want to browse the marketplace, gamble and snack in the tavern, dance around the fire, explore the forests of Eroewan, or just soak in the atmosphere, there will be something for everyone to enjoy!

Expect questing on Sunday to round out the weekend.
We can’t wait to see you!

Please consider pre-registering for the event, so we may plan food accordingly! Unpaid registrations will receive FIVE Midnight Festival tickets at the door, and paid registrations will receive TEN Midnight Festival tickets at the door!

There will be a Stacked Deck poker tournament held on Saturday at 8:30pm, and it will last 3 hours. It is a 50 gold buy-in, 6000 chips. When you first buy-in, you will be given an opportunity to buy 1000 extra chips for 5 gold. This 5 gold will go directly to the dealer as a tip. Standard 20 minute blinds will be used.
REBUYS: 50/50/50. There are THREE possible 50 gold rebuys in the first hour: 50 gold for an additional 6000 chips each. Rebuys will not be available after the first hour. You must be below HALF (3k chips) to purchase a rebuy.
RELOAD: At the end of the hour, anyone has the option of one rebuy, regardless of stack size. You cannot go over three total rebuys, so if you have already rebought 3 times, the end of the hour option does not apply to you.

Evie's Tavern Presents: The Midnight Festival will take place on a damp site and is BYOB. We are asking that all players drink responsibly. Any EH reserves the right to cut you off at any point in the weekend if you are getting out of hand. PLEASE do not make us do this.

This event will be adopting the sliding scale payment method, please pay what you are comfortable with within the provided range. If event cost is a concern, please be sure to reach out to an event holder for alternative arrangements for event attendance.

Please be sure to select “friends and family” when selecting the payment type. This will avoid sending us any fees.

This is the old Sterling site under new management.

There is no potable water currently on-site. We will be providing some water, but be prepared to bring your own.

Carry-in, Carry-out. Do not litter and thoroughly check your camping area before you leave. All Garbage must be brought off site do not use the trash cans, all must be brought out with you.

Smoking is only allowed in the designated area in the parking lot, you must dispose of your trash in the proper receptacle and failure to do so may result in being asked to leave.

No open flames are allowed within any structure on the facility. No incendiary devices or fireworks are allowed. All open fires shall be within provided fire pits, attended at all times and completely extinguished whenever unattended.

No drinking of alcoholic beverages will be permitted on this site without expressed permission by site. Assume site is dry unless specified by the EH staff

Camping is allowed in designated areas only.

Parking is available against the wall near the entrance. Please do not leave your cars in your camp area.

No swimming in the pond.

NOISE IS TO BE KEPT TO A MINIMUM AFTER 10PM, the site is adjacent to a small residential area.

ALL TRASH MUST BE PICKED UP AND REMOVED. Failure to do so will likely result in the site owner refusing to rent to any LARP again.

Site must be completely clean by 3pm on Sunday.