Site and General Information
Q: When is the 2025 National Event?
August 29th to September 1st, 2025 (Friday evening through Monday morning).
Q: Where is the 2025 National Event being held?
Parker Scout Reservation - Miller Castle
21930 Paradise Dr. N Nisswa MN, US 56468
Q: What is the cost of Nationals and how do I pay?
- PC: $165.00 ($200.00 if Payment and/or Pre-Registration in the CMA is not completed by 11:59PM CDT Sunday, August 10th 2025)
- NPC: FREE!
This is payable via PayPal or Zelle (Preferred) to gm.alliancemn@gmail.com, or you may pay cash on site.
Choosing to tent or stay off-site during the event will grant you a $15.00 discount on your PC registration price.
Local players please consider tenting to help accommodate our traveling friends.
Q: What is the best airport to fly into for the event?
Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) or Hector International (FAR) in Fargo. Both are almost equal distances. If you are hoping to find transportation help, MSP is where the player base is mainly located. A Travel Discord will be set up to assist with rides/transportation.
Q: What are the sleeping accommodations of the site?
PCs:
- Tenting in the Staff Camp area or in the tenting areas west of the main road. (Refer to the Parker Scout Reservation Map Above)
- Upstairs Main Castle Bunk Room, which accommodates up to 32 people in 16 bunk beds with a room divider.
- Downstairs Main Castle Bunk Room, which accommodates up to 32 people in 16 bunk beds with a room divider.
- 6x Private Rooms, which each accommodate 4 people [See this post for Private Room Reservations]
- Craft Lodge, which accommodates up to 30 people in a large room (please bring your own air mattress/cot if possible!).
NPCs:
- Tenting in the Staff Camp area or in the tenting areas west of the main road. (Refer to the Parker Scout Reservation Map Above)
- Parker Lodge, which accommodates up to 40 people in a large room (floor cots will be provided, please bring an air mattress or your own cot if possible!).
Q: Is tenting allowed?
Yes, tenting is encouraged and there is substantial tenting space. Staff will be assigning specific tenting spots closer to the end of pre-registration and will direct you to these areas when you reach the site.
Q: Are there showers on site?
Yes, the site hosts plenty of full indoor showers.
Q: What meals are included with my event fee?
There will be 6 meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner both Saturday and Sunday.
Q: Will I be able to use the kitchen and/or refrigerators for personal use during the event?
No, however there will be space for medical purposes.
Q: As a traveler will there be any help available to me? Loaner gear, etc.?
Yes, check out our travelers assistance forum and Discord channel.
Q: Is there a player limit for Nationals?
There is a total attendance limit of 250 for the National Event, as well as a maximum PC to NPC ratio of 3:1. There will be a soft cap at 50 NPCs, with new NPC slots opening when we reach our 3:1 ratio. There will be a hard cap of 65 NPCs and 185 PCs.
Logistics and Magic Items
Q: How do I pre-register for Nationals?
You can pre-register for 2025 National Event on the Alliance database at https://db.alliancelarp.com/
Q: What is the cut off for pre-registration for Nationals?
The cut off for pre-registration will be Monday, August 10th, 2025.
Q: What magic items are allowed for Nationals?
Players may bring unlimited Restricted magic items with standard effects. Players may bring up to 20 standard ritual effects on any combination of LCO items. For the purpose of counting LCO ritual effects, the following rituals will not be counted: Permanent Duration, Spirit Link, Spirit Lock, and Preserve Duration. Artifact Items and/or any nonstandard ritual effects of any kind will not travel to the National Event. Items with excessive or otherwise rules-circumventing Flaws may be denied on a case-by-case basis.
Q: I have a “Transform” and/or other unique ability in my home chapter. Is that allowed for Nationals?
Transforms and other non-standard plot powers of any kind will NOT function at the National Event. You may roleplay these as appropriate to your character if you would like, but any plot or mechanical traits/benefits/disadvantages/abilities will NOT travel to this event and cannot be used. (For example: If your character is a lycanthrope in your home chapter, you might choose to roleplay being uncomfortable touching silver items during the event, but you do not retain any mechanical or physical traits that you might have from being a lycanthrope in your home chapter.)
Q: When will memorization happen each day?
Logistics and re-memorization will occur at roughly 2-3 PM Saturday and Sunday, with announcements given and tables set up to accommodate. You will receive all 3 Logistics Period character sheets upon initial check in. Any changes to daily spells/abilities can be done at Logistics.
Q: Can I use my chapter's Goblin Stamps for Nationals?
Goblin stamps from any chapter may be used for production items per the standard policies, but must be spent during pre-registration. Following the event, Goblin Stamps from any chapter may be used to blanket the National Event. You may use up to 225 goblin stamps on standard production items.
Q: Is there an age restriction?
The age restriction for the National Event will be 16. Players between the ages of 16-18 must reach out to the National Event GMs at GM.alliancemn@gmail.com prior to attendance to ensure the proper forms and protocols are met for these younger players.
Q: Are Pages allowed? What rules do they follow for this event?
Absolutely! We welcome and encourage everyone to come and engage with our game at the level they are able to. Nationals will host two types of paging options for this event.
Packet Pages: Packet pages will wear an orange headband throughout the event and are not allowed to hold weapons. Packet pages will not be hit with weapons, but may both throw and be hit by packets.
Full Pages: Full pages will both wear an orange headband and an orange sash throughout the event. Full pages may not hold weapons, cannot throw packets, and will not be hit by weapons or packets.
All Pages should come to game with knowledge of their skills and abilities and note that everyone will always do their best to abide by these rules, but acknowledge there is a potential to still be accidentally struck by a weapon or packet and ensure they prioritize their health and wellbeing in making Paging options.
Ritual Casting Restrictions
Q: What rituals can I cast at Nationals?
All Ritual Scrolls and Catalysts from any Alliance chapter will be allowed to be cast at the National Event, with the following notes:
- No LCO scrolls from any chapter may travel to or be cast at the National Event.
- Ritual scrolls from multiple chapters may be cast within a “batch”.
- For catalyst-required castings, the correct catalyst must accompany the scroll, and both scroll and catalyst must come from the same chapter.
- Permanent Duration scrolls from any chapter do not travel to and cannot be cast at a National Event. Preserve Duration scrolls may be cast as usual.
- Boost Duration scrolls from any chapter cannot be cast at a National Event.
Q: How will the Copy Ritual Scroll ritual work at the National Event?
The resulting scroll will be of the chapter which issued the Copy Ritual Scroll ritual. The created scroll will not be available at the National Event and will not be taken out of Treasure Policy for the chapter who must issue the scroll. The National Event logistics team will inform any chapters that need to issue such scrolls after the event.
Volunteers and Donations
Q: Can I donate to Nationals? Are there any Dragon Stamp rewards for donating?
Keep an eye out here for any donation request. If there are specific props you are interested in helping to craft, reach out to the prop-making network!
Cash Donations: https://alliancelarp.com/forum/threads/2025-national-event-donation-drive.45205/
Item Donations: https://alliancelarp.com/forum/threads/2025-national-event-item-donations.45206/
Prop-Making Network: https://alliancelarp.com/forum/threads/national-event-prop-making-network.45066/
Q: What are the rewards for NPCing?
NPCs will be awarded 25 Dragon Stamps per Logistics Period, with the potential of additional rewards being communicated closer to the event date.
Staff Information
General Managers/Head of Rules
Jonathan McNicholes
Nate MacLaurin
Assistant General Manager
India F.
Head of Plot
Claire B.
Plot Team
Alexander T.
Derek S.
Carly B.
Kyle S.
Ryan C.
Head of Logistics
Laura S.
Plot Information
Q: Who is the Head of Plot for Nationals? How can I contact the Plot Team?
The Head of Plot is Claire B (Darkcrescent on the forums), with Derek S, Ryan C, Alexander T, Carly B, and Kyle S.
Q: Will there be any in-game plot information posted about the event beforehand?
Absolutely! You can see a Teaser for the event here: https://alliancelarp.com/forum/threads/national-event-plot-teaser.45151/ Additional in-game information about the event will be posted as the game draws closer, so keep an eye out on the in-game forum located here: https://alliancelarp.com/forum/forums/fortannis.11/
Q: Does the National Event take place in the in-game setting of the usual Minnesota Chapter Campaign?
It does not. This event takes place within a unique section of Fortannis and does not take place in any pre-existing chapter location. More information about the location of the event will be given through the aforementioned plot hooks on the forums!
Logistics Information
The Alliance Minnesota Logistics team has some requests to ensure check-in progresses smoothly for everyone:
6:00 PM: Site Opens. <<Do not arrive before this time.>>
6:30 PM: Logistics Opens
8:30 PM: Logistics Wrap-Up*
9:00 PM: Opening Talk
*Characters may soft lay-on in the Picnic Shelter once they are checked in
9:30 PM: Lay-On!
2:00 AM: (Major) Plot Dark
Saturday, August 30th
8:00 AM: Plot Live
2:00 AM: (Major) Plot Dark
Sunday, August 31st
8:00 AM: Plot Live
12:00 AM: (Major) Plot Dark
Monday, September 1st
8:00 AM: Cleanup
10:00 AM: Cleanup Concludes
11:00 AM: Everyone is Off-Site
Q: When is the 2025 National Event?
August 29th to September 1st, 2025 (Friday evening through Monday morning).
Q: Where is the 2025 National Event being held?
Parker Scout Reservation - Miller Castle
21930 Paradise Dr. N Nisswa MN, US 56468
Parker Scout Reservation : Directions to Camp
Google Maps - Parker Scout Reservation : Miller Castle
Refer to the linked map; you may park in any area denoted with a shaded grey area.Parker Scout Reservation Map
Q: What is the cost of Nationals and how do I pay?
- PC: $165.00 ($200.00 if Payment and/or Pre-Registration in the CMA is not completed by 11:59PM CDT Sunday, August 10th 2025)
- NPC: FREE!
This is payable via PayPal or Zelle (Preferred) to gm.alliancemn@gmail.com, or you may pay cash on site.
Choosing to tent or stay off-site during the event will grant you a $15.00 discount on your PC registration price.
Local players please consider tenting to help accommodate our traveling friends.
Q: What is the best airport to fly into for the event?
Minneapolis-Saint Paul (MSP) or Hector International (FAR) in Fargo. Both are almost equal distances. If you are hoping to find transportation help, MSP is where the player base is mainly located. A Travel Discord will be set up to assist with rides/transportation.
Q: What are the sleeping accommodations of the site?
PCs:
- Tenting in the Staff Camp area or in the tenting areas west of the main road. (Refer to the Parker Scout Reservation Map Above)
- Upstairs Main Castle Bunk Room, which accommodates up to 32 people in 16 bunk beds with a room divider.
- Downstairs Main Castle Bunk Room, which accommodates up to 32 people in 16 bunk beds with a room divider.
- 6x Private Rooms, which each accommodate 4 people [See this post for Private Room Reservations]
- Craft Lodge, which accommodates up to 30 people in a large room (please bring your own air mattress/cot if possible!).
NPCs:
- Tenting in the Staff Camp area or in the tenting areas west of the main road. (Refer to the Parker Scout Reservation Map Above)
- Parker Lodge, which accommodates up to 40 people in a large room (floor cots will be provided, please bring an air mattress or your own cot if possible!).
Q: Is tenting allowed?
Yes, tenting is encouraged and there is substantial tenting space. Staff will be assigning specific tenting spots closer to the end of pre-registration and will direct you to these areas when you reach the site.
Q: Are there showers on site?
Yes, the site hosts plenty of full indoor showers.
Q: What meals are included with my event fee?
There will be 6 meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner both Saturday and Sunday.
Q: Will I be able to use the kitchen and/or refrigerators for personal use during the event?
No, however there will be space for medical purposes.
Q: As a traveler will there be any help available to me? Loaner gear, etc.?
Yes, check out our travelers assistance forum and Discord channel.
Q: Is there a player limit for Nationals?
There is a total attendance limit of 250 for the National Event, as well as a maximum PC to NPC ratio of 3:1. There will be a soft cap at 50 NPCs, with new NPC slots opening when we reach our 3:1 ratio. There will be a hard cap of 65 NPCs and 185 PCs.
Logistics and Magic Items
Q: How do I pre-register for Nationals?
You can pre-register for 2025 National Event on the Alliance database at https://db.alliancelarp.com/
Q: What is the cut off for pre-registration for Nationals?
The cut off for pre-registration will be Monday, August 10th, 2025.
Q: What magic items are allowed for Nationals?
Players may bring unlimited Restricted magic items with standard effects. Players may bring up to 20 standard ritual effects on any combination of LCO items. For the purpose of counting LCO ritual effects, the following rituals will not be counted: Permanent Duration, Spirit Link, Spirit Lock, and Preserve Duration. Artifact Items and/or any nonstandard ritual effects of any kind will not travel to the National Event. Items with excessive or otherwise rules-circumventing Flaws may be denied on a case-by-case basis.
Q: I have a “Transform” and/or other unique ability in my home chapter. Is that allowed for Nationals?
Transforms and other non-standard plot powers of any kind will NOT function at the National Event. You may roleplay these as appropriate to your character if you would like, but any plot or mechanical traits/benefits/disadvantages/abilities will NOT travel to this event and cannot be used. (For example: If your character is a lycanthrope in your home chapter, you might choose to roleplay being uncomfortable touching silver items during the event, but you do not retain any mechanical or physical traits that you might have from being a lycanthrope in your home chapter.)
Q: When will memorization happen each day?
Logistics and re-memorization will occur at roughly 2-3 PM Saturday and Sunday, with announcements given and tables set up to accommodate. You will receive all 3 Logistics Period character sheets upon initial check in. Any changes to daily spells/abilities can be done at Logistics.
Q: Can I use my chapter's Goblin Stamps for Nationals?
Goblin stamps from any chapter may be used for production items per the standard policies, but must be spent during pre-registration. Following the event, Goblin Stamps from any chapter may be used to blanket the National Event. You may use up to 225 goblin stamps on standard production items.
Q: Is there an age restriction?
The age restriction for the National Event will be 16. Players between the ages of 16-18 must reach out to the National Event GMs at GM.alliancemn@gmail.com prior to attendance to ensure the proper forms and protocols are met for these younger players.
Q: Are Pages allowed? What rules do they follow for this event?
Absolutely! We welcome and encourage everyone to come and engage with our game at the level they are able to. Nationals will host two types of paging options for this event.
Packet Pages: Packet pages will wear an orange headband throughout the event and are not allowed to hold weapons. Packet pages will not be hit with weapons, but may both throw and be hit by packets.
Full Pages: Full pages will both wear an orange headband and an orange sash throughout the event. Full pages may not hold weapons, cannot throw packets, and will not be hit by weapons or packets.
All Pages should come to game with knowledge of their skills and abilities and note that everyone will always do their best to abide by these rules, but acknowledge there is a potential to still be accidentally struck by a weapon or packet and ensure they prioritize their health and wellbeing in making Paging options.
Ritual Casting Restrictions
Q: What rituals can I cast at Nationals?
All Ritual Scrolls and Catalysts from any Alliance chapter will be allowed to be cast at the National Event, with the following notes:
- No LCO scrolls from any chapter may travel to or be cast at the National Event.
- Ritual scrolls from multiple chapters may be cast within a “batch”.
- For catalyst-required castings, the correct catalyst must accompany the scroll, and both scroll and catalyst must come from the same chapter.
- Permanent Duration scrolls from any chapter do not travel to and cannot be cast at a National Event. Preserve Duration scrolls may be cast as usual.
- Boost Duration scrolls from any chapter cannot be cast at a National Event.
Q: How will the Copy Ritual Scroll ritual work at the National Event?
The resulting scroll will be of the chapter which issued the Copy Ritual Scroll ritual. The created scroll will not be available at the National Event and will not be taken out of Treasure Policy for the chapter who must issue the scroll. The National Event logistics team will inform any chapters that need to issue such scrolls after the event.
Volunteers and Donations
Q: Can I donate to Nationals? Are there any Dragon Stamp rewards for donating?
Keep an eye out here for any donation request. If there are specific props you are interested in helping to craft, reach out to the prop-making network!
Cash Donations: https://alliancelarp.com/forum/threads/2025-national-event-donation-drive.45205/
Item Donations: https://alliancelarp.com/forum/threads/2025-national-event-item-donations.45206/
Prop-Making Network: https://alliancelarp.com/forum/threads/national-event-prop-making-network.45066/
Q: What are the rewards for NPCing?
NPCs will be awarded 25 Dragon Stamps per Logistics Period, with the potential of additional rewards being communicated closer to the event date.
Staff Information
General Managers/Head of Rules
Jonathan McNicholes
Nate MacLaurin
Assistant General Manager
India F.
Head of Plot
Claire B.
Plot Team
Alexander T.
Derek S.
Carly B.
Kyle S.
Ryan C.
Head of Logistics
Laura S.
Plot Information
Q: Who is the Head of Plot for Nationals? How can I contact the Plot Team?
The Head of Plot is Claire B (Darkcrescent on the forums), with Derek S, Ryan C, Alexander T, Carly B, and Kyle S.
Q: Will there be any in-game plot information posted about the event beforehand?
Absolutely! You can see a Teaser for the event here: https://alliancelarp.com/forum/threads/national-event-plot-teaser.45151/ Additional in-game information about the event will be posted as the game draws closer, so keep an eye out on the in-game forum located here: https://alliancelarp.com/forum/forums/fortannis.11/
Q: Does the National Event take place in the in-game setting of the usual Minnesota Chapter Campaign?
It does not. This event takes place within a unique section of Fortannis and does not take place in any pre-existing chapter location. More information about the location of the event will be given through the aforementioned plot hooks on the forums!
Logistics Information
The Alliance Minnesota Logistics team has some requests to ensure check-in progresses smoothly for everyone:
- Get completely dressed in-character before you check-in! This is extra important if you are checking in late.
- Bring all weapon reps you intend to use to be safety checked. Every weapon rep will be safety checked.
- Bring a small sampling of your packets if you intend to use packets for this event. We will be checking packets for size, contents, and overall safety.
- Bring all magic item reps and magic item tags with you, every registered magic item will be checked.
- Put on all racial reps, costuming, and armor you wish to have evaluated for race requirements and armor points.
- See one of our New Player Representatives before check-in; they will ensure you have everything you need before approaching the logistics table.
- If you are a new player and arrive late, ask anyone to point you to any member of staff and we will sort you out as soon as we are able!
6:00 PM: Site Opens. <<Do not arrive before this time.>>
6:30 PM: Logistics Opens
8:30 PM: Logistics Wrap-Up*
9:00 PM: Opening Talk
*Characters may soft lay-on in the Picnic Shelter once they are checked in
9:30 PM: Lay-On!
2:00 AM: (Major) Plot Dark
Saturday, August 30th
8:00 AM: Plot Live
2:00 AM: (Major) Plot Dark
Sunday, August 31st
8:00 AM: Plot Live
12:00 AM: (Major) Plot Dark
Monday, September 1st
8:00 AM: Cleanup
10:00 AM: Cleanup Concludes
11:00 AM: Everyone is Off-Site
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