Faction News

Faction Monstering

Ladies and Gents, the Moot is almost upon us... hurrah!

Following the success of last years early monstering, our monster slot for Moot one is 2000 - 2200 FRIDAY, and thats the only faction monster slot of the weekend.

Like last time we did it, we're going to go down en masse from about 1945, standard monstering kit / weapons / etc.

As we all know, Monstering is, like, the lifeblood of the game, and the other factions will all be doing there bit for us through the weekend, as well as being top fun - and we get to do ours first, when no one is expecting it...

So join us in a bit of monstering, earn money or OSPs by the bucketload, and we'll look like the stars of the field... as we always do

Cheers,
Neil

Article dated: 26/04/2009

Lorien Trust Website Updated

Please take the time to check out the NEW Lorien Trust website at http://www.lorientrust.com

I am sure they will appreciate your feedback - or you can find out information about the Harts and their command on it.

Harts Webadmin

Article dated: 31/01/2009

Website Updates

Apologies from the Webteam for the amount of time the website has been down. We will try to keep it up to date with content, however if you would like to help out by contributing, or updating then it would be most appreciated. Please mail on webadmin@hartsofalbion.co.uk if you want to help out or contribute regularly.

Just giving brief reports of events for the front page or the campaign section would be a massive help infact.

We will try to update as much as possible, although some of it will take input from command, so please bear with us whilst we get the information. Thanks for your patience.

Harts Webadmin

Article dated: 20/09/2009

Event Date Change

Apologies to all but due to a problem with Barnswood campsite we have to change the dates for this years second sanctioned event.

The new date is 9th - 11th October

NOT

6th - 8th November

Apologies again

See you at the Fayre

Harts Command Team

Anna, Kev and Shaun (Harts Command)

Article dated: 17/05/2009

Message about the Fayre

After a fabulous opening Moot we are looking forward to a good year with the Harts. Many thanks to all of you.

As to the Fayre:

The Jugga kit has been cleaned and ironed, the pom poms have been dusted and the ladies have come up with their own kit which I'm reliably informed will thrill some :)
So come one and all, bring your red and white and your voices to support our teams!

For more details of what's on at the games please follow the link below.

http://www.hartsofalbion.co.uk/external_docs/guidetogef1109.pdf

Friday nights at big events have a tendency to be quite slow so this year we are going to go and monster to give the event a bit of a kick start. Then back to camp for a big entrance and a party. Lets show the Heartlands how it's done!
It also gives those of the faction who have to come after work, time to get there and sorted and still feel they haven't missed something - not to mention giving our plot peeps a bit of time off so they are ready and able to smack us upside the head in the morning.

Might I also draw your attention to our forthcoming event "Serenity" 19-21 June, Giants Seat, Manchester

Worrying about a huge summer with no larping?

Need an excuse to avoid summer chores like (gulp) gardening?

Have no fear! Harts of Albion proudly present 'Serenity', an event set in darkest Cornwall (but held in Giants Seat in Manchester)

With the long days, there'll be less chance for monsters to jump you in the dark - Come along and give creatures of foulest evil a bashing in the name of the King, ancestors, and a nice brew.

Or, with the long days, there'll be less dark for the players to skulk in! Come along and show the Harts a thing or two about real nastiness... crewing's free, and the lucky first few will even get a bunk!
http://www.hartsofalbion.co.uk/events/ser_home.php
http://www.hartsofalbion.co.uk/events/Serenity%20flyer.pdf

Hope to see you all at the Fayre
Harts Command Team

Article dated: 11/05/2009

Update Website Reports

Please use this link to mail the webteam any up to date information on what the harts have been doing, your group background, player background, songs, stories, obituraries or anything else you can think of. Thanks

Harts Webadmin

Article dated: 05/05/2009

Tents for the 2009 Season

Hi all

Hope we are all ready for the new season.

If you would like to have a tent with in the IC area we need to know what tent your bringing and what sort of dimensions it has, so we can arrange the tent with the correct fire breaks and ambulance runs.

Please can you email us at harts_command@ yahoogroups. com with the Email subject of tent (we get a lot of spam on this account so the title will mean we don't deleted it by accident).

Please does this as soon as possible as we will need some time to work out the ground plan. If you would like to tell us the events you are planning to attend we can book your IC tent in for the year.

If you do not mail us you will not be able to put your tent up in the IC area.

We have some rather fantastic events lined up for the coming year, and ending the 09 season with what is becoming our traditional Bugman Bar one nighter.

So hears to a fantastic year for us all

Cheers

Kev

Article dated: 02/04/2009

Sites Booked for 2009

The following sites have been booked for Harts events in 2009. We look forward to seeing you there.

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Giant's Seat 19th-21th June
Barnswood 6-8th November
Bugmans Bar 12th December
 
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Article dated: 26/02/2009

Change in Command Team

It is with regret that we say goodbye to Jason Boyle who has served the Faction for the last 3 years as Harts Logistics Rep. Jason has made the decision to step down from his position on the Command Team.

We're happy to say he won't be leaving the faction and look forward to victimising him in new and unusual ways in the future.

Anna, Kev and Shaun (Harts Command)

Article dated: 30/01/2009

Change in Command Team

Well I would like to announce that I am stepping down as an NPC for the Harts. I have been a NPC for the last 3 seasons and it has been a
pleasure to be in such a faction as the Harts. I would like to thank the team, Anna, Kev and Shaun for their support over the years and
also to all the players in the Harts who have helped me during my time on command. You will not be getting rid of me though as I intend
to stay within the faction and still come to events.


I would ask that players give full support to the next NPC and to give continuing support to the existing team, they do a lot of work
behind the scenes.


So tata for now and see you in a field somewhere soon.

Have fun and remember be safe and water water water.

Jason

Article dated: 19/01/2009

Armourers Trade Event held in Albion

The Price of War - an Armourer's Trade event on Saturday the 28th of Feburary - is being set IC in Bristol, Albion.

The event is being hosted by Hrothgar of the House of Glass.

IIf you want to come and support the Harts holding the event nad make sure that there is a strong Harts presence at this Albion based event please book early

Thanks

Harts Webadmin

Article dated: 23/11/2008

Player Bookings Closed for Judgement Day

Player bookings for this event are now closed

Return packs will be mailed out to people this weekend - thanks

Thanks a lot

Jason

Harts Command

Article dated: 20/11/2008

Player Bookings Closed

Unfortunately player bookings for this event are now closed. The list of players is now displayed here. If you still wish to play please enclose a booking for a crew member who is willing to crew this event.

There are stil crew places still available and if you'd like to come and help crew then your help would very much be appreciated.

Thanks a lot

Jason

Harts Command

Article dated: 24/09/2008

Website Updates

Apologies from the webteam for the site going down. This has now been resolved and the

Many thanks to all those who've worked on the site or submitted content so far. We would really like any reviews or reports from events, details or histories of your character, group or ancestor or any songs and stories. We need your contributions to make this a working resource for the whole faction.

Thankyou for your support.

Harts Webadmin

Article dated: 24/09/2008

 

Harts X-mas Party

Hi one and all

We have once again booked Bugmans bar for a one nighter event at the end of November ( 29th)

However rather than us as a command team hosting it IC we thought we would opening out to you guys.

So would you like to host the Harts Xmas party???

If so, what we would like from you is to drop us a line saying that you would like to host, where IC you will be holding it, bit of
background on you/your group, and a reason for the party if you have one.

Once we have people's offers we will go through and then pick someone.

The lucky "winner" ;-) will then be involved in some of the event running, but don't worry we will do most of the work :-)

So what do you think?

You fancy it?

Come on get in touch

Kev

On behalf of the Harts NPC team

Article dated: 12/08/2008

I Weathered the Storm - T-Shirts

If you want to buy a Weathering the Storm T-shirt, hoody or vest top then feel free to log on to www.smegshirt.com

Click on "Create your own" and then "Retrieve Design"

E-mail: WTS@hartsofalbion.co.uk
Username: WTS vest
Password: harts
£11.22

E-mail: WTS@hartsofalbion.co.uk
Username: WTS t-shirt
Password: harts
£13.59

E-mail: WTS@hartsofalbion.co.uk
Username: WTS hoody
Password: harts
£20.41

Weathering the Storm event team

Article dated: 08/04/2008

Player Bookings Closed, Crew bunks filled.

Unfortunately player bookings for this event are now closed. The final list of players is now displayed here. If your name is not on this list then unfortunatly you don't have a player place this time.

There are stil crew places still available and if you'd like to come and help crew then your help would very much be appreciated, however, all crew bunks are now filled. If you are willing to bring a campbed and sleep on the floor then you can, or you are always welcome to bring a tent.

Thanks a lot

Weathering the Storm event team

Article dated: 31/03/2008

Booking Limits for Weathering the Storm

Due to a lack of crew we have unfortunatly had to cap the player booking for Weathering the Storm at 60. The player list is up to date so if your name is not down and you are still interested please book quickly.

if you are interested in crewing please send an e-mail to harts_command@yahoogroups.com. Crew will be given nice warm bunks and access to a kitchen and hot drinks for the event - so please try to convince others to go. We are trying to hit our crew target of 42.

Crew packs are now fully written and will be out shortly.

Thanks a lot

Weathering the Storm event team

Article dated: 22/03/2008

Change to Command Team

It is with pleasure that we can now announce an addition to the faction's command team making a full team of 4. Joining the three faction NPCs of Kev, Jason and Anna as the fourth member of the command team is Shaun Sullivan who has the position of faction plot rep.

For those of you who can't remember real life names, Shaun plays Corvus Corvidae Duke of Cornwall. We hope he will have a long and successful stint within the Command Team.

Kevin, Jason and Anna

Harts Command team (now fully expanded)

Article dated: 26/02/2008

Early Booking Deadline Extended

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Dear players

Knowing what January is like for letting the bank balance recover we are extending our lower price ticket deadline till the 5th of February.

This give you a chance to quickly get your forms off before Tuesday .

So what you waiting for get those forms in the post now

But of course if you can't play you can always monster, all the crew will get indoor accommodation and use of the cooking facilities, as well as normal free tea and coffee….. oh go on then we will even throw in some beer as well.

So come along and have fun

Kev
On behalf of the Harts NPC Team

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Article dated: 31/01/2008

Sites Booked for 2008

The following sites have been booked for Harts events in 2008. We look forward to seeing you there.

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John's Lee Wood 4-6th April
Bentley Copse 18-20th July
Barnswood 17-19th October
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Article dated: 30/09/2007

Player Bookings Closed

Unfortunately player bookings for the Ties that Bind are now closed. The final list of players is now displayed below. There are however crew places still available and if you'd like to come and help crew then your help would very much be appreciated.

Article dated: 23/09/2007

Website Updates

With the Website having been going for a year and a half now we are pleased that it still seems to be going strong.

Many thanks to all those who've worked on the site or submitted content so far. We would really like any reviews or reports from events, details or histories of your character, group or ancestor or any songs and stories. We need your contributions to make this a working resource for the whole faction.

Thankyou for your support.

Article dated: 10/09/2007

Rules 3 Occupational Skills Book Released!

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After months of anticipation, the latest version of the new Occupational Skills guide has just been released. If you did not collect your printed, paper copy of the book you can download an electronic copy from the Lorien Trust website.

The electronic copy is formated as an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) file and requires a software plug-in to display on your computer. If you are unable to view the file you can download the "Acrobat Reader" free from Adobe's website.

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Article dated: 29/8/2007

Moot 2 Update

As of Wednesday 27th June Moot 2 is going ahead as planned. There have been severe weather warnings issued for Saturday AND Sunday but at this time the ground is slowly drying off after the flooding and work has begun on set up.

There are no cars allowed on the fields but the LT are running a quadbike service to take equipment from the car park to the faction camps.
Since Kev and Jason are already there, if you need to contact someone please phone or email Anna. We will endeavour to keep you updated about the situation as much as we can.

We hope that we will see you all there for a stonking moot with tea and cake aplenty, some politics and a bash or two, to show Erdreja just what the Harts are about with many a cry of ALBION FOREVER!

Harts NPC Team

Article dated: 28/06/2007

Thanks From The Fayre

The Harts NPC Team would like to thank everyone for their hard work and help in making the Great Fayre something to remember. We hope that you had a good time at the games and the LT would appreciate your input in making next year's Fayre even more memorable - feedback can be sent to enquiries@lorientrust.com for those of you who wish to have your voice heard.

Looking forward to the rest of the season, we would like to make the Moots, in particular our moot in Milford (the second one), something to write home about, showing the other factions what it means to be a Hart and giving everyone on that field in Derby a damn good time. Any assistance you feel you can give in this area, be it dressing your tent for the festivities, baking a cake for the Queen Elspeth Memorial Cake Competition, making banners, shields, tabards or tea, would be greatly appreciated, please let yourself and your ideas be known to Anna or Jane.

If anyone has any Group or Character backgrounds, mission reports, articles or information they wish to add to the website please forward to Gareth. The website is a wonderful source of information and adds to the flavour of our faction. In most cases it is the first point of contact with outside groups and it would be nice to give them a detailed overview of who and what we are.

Lastly and most importantly we would like to thank Dave Young for all the hard work he put in to the faction during his time with us. Sadly we have lost him to LT staff but please know that though you are not with us anymore we really appreciate what you did to make us the faction we are. Thank you Dave, you're a star.

Harts NPC Team

Article dated: 08/06/2007

A Word From Harts Command

Well, the first big event of the season is only a few days to go and everyone seems to be starting to get excited. We're still not quite sure what surprises the first Great Erdrejan Fayre has in store but the LT are promising a range of improvements in all aspects of the game (the new rules and improved bar we've obviously already heard about) and so hopefully we can look forward to a good fun event that will become a regular part of the LRP calendar.

In our last website update before the Fayre we've got a lot of good stuff for you; the final part of our New Players' Guide, a selection of candid interviews with various characters (including one with Michael prior to his death and more recent ones with William and Cal), and - most importantly - brand new scouting reports detailing the current state of each of Albion's five duchies. Many thanks to everyone who's contributed, and also to our plot team who have been writing away furiously behind the scenes.

Anyway, we're all excited about the forthcoming year and looking forward to seeing everyone again after the winter break. We hope you are too and that we'll see you all at the Fayre.

Kev, Jason and Anna
Harts Command

Article dated: 23/05/2007

Jugger At The Fayre

Harts jugger tabardWhilst the Great Erdrejan Fayre won't have the games we're used to at the Heartland Games one new attraction is the first Erdrejan International Jugger League. With all factions and guilds competeting it should hopefully be a nice focal point and a chance for people to come together to cheer on their side (or to be disparaging bout those facitons that we're not entirely happy with).

Obviously this sort of event will be more fun the louder and brighter we make it, so our team will be arrayed in brand new white and red hart-rampant tabards (courtesy of Anna) and we hope to have matching pompoms for any supporters who fancy a little cheerleading.

If you'd like to help support the team (and put on a show for the other factions) please do take the opportunity to develop your character's jugger fan credentials (after all, Albion prides itself on good sportsmanship and fair play). Reword some football chants or rugby songs (preferably clean ones - least we fall foul of the "family event" rule); dig out any whistles, football rattles or other suitably noisy implements; bring along some white and red supporters kit or flags to show your alliegence ... or if you're feelng particularly ambitious you can even make yourself a supporter's banner or replica team kit using the template for the team tabards (the hart should be red on a white field).

Anyone who's feeling athletic and who'd like to represent the Harts as part of the actual team should familiarise themselves with the rules and make sure that they're at the Friday night muster - where the command team will have any updates on the tournament.

If you speak to (or are on e-groups with) any other Harts who may not read this please do pass it on. This sort of event is inevitably more fun the more you throw yourself into it, and so hopefully if we're keen enough we can put on a really good show.

Article dated: 19/05/2007

New IC Bar For Main Events

Rumour has reached us that the bar at the four main Lorien Trust events will be under new management this year. The new company, Alehouse, is by run by LRPers and re-enactors (co-owner Stu Muir is an old LRP comrade of various Harts) and will apparently be bringing their flagship IC bar - the "Axe & Cleaver" - to Locko Park this year. Alehouse are promising an impressively dressed bar with a good In Character atmosphere, plus a wide variety of British ales, lagers, stouts, porters, ciders, wines, meads and whiskeys from a range of top microbreweries and other independent suppliers. We'll have to wait until the events to see what the end result looks like, but it should be something to look forward to.

Article dated: 11/05/2007

New Command Member Announced

It is with pleasure that we can now announce an addition to the faction's command team (the volunteers responsible for liaising between the Lorien Trust and Harts players). Joining Kev and Jason as the third member of the team at the Great Erdrejan Fayre is Anna Clifford-Tait.

For those of you who can't remember real life names, Anna used to play Madelaine Falcon of House Falcon, and as Duchess of York has been a prominent and active member of the faction for some time. We hope she will have a long and successful stint within the Command Team.

Kevin and Jason
Harts NPC Team (now expanding)

Article dated: 24/04/2007

Convocation Of Guilds 1107 Cancelled

We regret to announce that Convocation of Guilds 1107, scheduled to run 27-29 Apr, has been cancelled due to low booking numbers and logistical concerns. Those who have already booked will be contacted directly within the next few days to arrange the return of any booking fees already paid.

Thank you to all those who provided help and support in our attempt to make this event happen, and apologies to all those inconvenienced by ths cancellation.

CoG'07 event team

Article dated: 15/04/2007

RUNE & Rulebooks On Their Way

We've heard today that the new rulebooks and the spring 2007 issue of RUNE will be coming through your letterboxes shortly. At this very moment the LT's staff are sat in the office busy packing, labelling and sealing hundreds of envelopes, in the hope of getting them in the post this weekend. Obviously it's a huge jobso please be patient if your copy doesn't arrive immediately, but you shouldn't have to wait long. In the interim an electronic copy of the new rules is available from the LT's website.

Article dated: 16/02/2007

Rules 3 Released!

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After months of anticipation, the latest version of the new Players Handbook is released this week! Nicely printed, paper copies of the book should be arriving through people's doors in the very near future but we're lucky enough to be able to show you an electronic copy in the meantime. Initial responses to the new rules seem extremely positive, with a variety of old problems addressed and a nice array of new possibilities now open to both players and plot teams.

The electronic copy is formated as an Adobe Acrobat (PDF) file and requires a software plug-in to display on your computer. If you are unable to view the file you can download the "Acrobat Reader" free from Adobe's website.

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Article dated: 05/02/2007

Changes to Faction Command

Further to the previous announcement by Harts Command regarding the command team situation, we feel that a statement further clarifying matters is required.

We were not aware that Allison wished to send a farewell message as non-moderators are unable to post to the Harts-Players Yahoo Group.  Out of courtesy, the message is displayed here.

Dear Harts players & Friends

It is with great regret and a heavy heart that due to events of the last 4 months concluding with events at Aftermath, I am forced to announce my resignation as Harts 2IC.
I'd be lying if I said it was something I wanted to, but unfortunately things have been very difficult between myself and the rest of command.
I should also add that this is nothing to do with commitments outside LARP. Let us just say that un-reconcilable differences have struck yet again in the command team.
I'd just like to thank you all for the support you have given the faction over the past few years. Its been a true honour to have been part of the best faction in the LT for over 10 years.
Even though the gathering last year was far from easy, I took great pleasure in taking the field with you all and surviving the cataclysm

Good Luck with the forthcoming year.

Kind Regards
Allison Shailes

We would like to reassure Harts players that the command team still intend to work as hard as they can to make being a member of the faction as fun and rewarding as possible.

Please keep checking our website for further announcements, and we wish you all the very best for the new season.

Article dated: 30/01/2007

Changes to Faction Command

It is with regret that we have to announce that Allison Shailes is stepping down as a member of Harts faction command.  We would like to thank Allison for all her work over the last year and wish her the best for the future.

Article dated: 27/01/2007

Thanks to Crew

Due to the amazing number of people who have booked as crew we have managed to reopen our bookings for Aftermath so that eveyone on the reserve list gets a place. Thanks a lot. This is certinaly going to be an event to remember.

Article dated: 18/10/2006

Armourers Guild Event

The Armourers Guild have very kindly moved their event so it doesn't clash with ours. This means that we all have no excuse for either playing or crewing both.

Article dated: 15/10/2006

Post-Heartlands Thanks

Harts Command would like to thank everyone who attended the Heartland Games and helped to make it such a great event fr the faction.  Although things were pretty chaotic behind the scenes for this year - we would just like to thank everyone there for making us look like one of the most fun and proactive best factions present.  We played the games with honour and dignity - thanks to Andy for all your hard work organising the team - and off the field we got our teeth back.

Thanks for all the support command received and for allowing us to muddle through and glossing over the mistakes we made. Also thanks to our setup team, our security team and our plot team; all of whom worked like hell throughout the weekend.  We would also like to thank Jon for all his hard work over the last few years, and we know that he is sad to be going.

Anyway, we're really looking forward to the moots now and hope to see you all there for what's shaping up to be a great year for the faction.

Harts Command

Article dated: 02/06/2006

Changes To Faction Command

Harts Command would like to thank everyone who attended The Lost Land and the Harts Faction Meeting on the Sunday. We thought that this was a very productive start to the year and we thoroughly enjoyed it.
At the end of the meeting John Powell announced that he would be standing down later this year as Harts 1IC.  We would also like to welcome Allison Shailes onto our team and we are sure that she will do an excellent job as Harts 3IC.
Minutes from the faction meeting will be up soon.
Many thanks
Harts Command

Article dated: 06/04/2006

This Website Is One Year Old

We're very pleased to note that this new Harts website was launched a year ago this week ... and even more pleased that it still appears to be going strong.

Many thanks to all those who've worked on the site or submitted content. Please do keep the submissions coming; they are valued and, even if it takes a little time to get everything online, we will get there in the end. Of particular interest are event summaries, songs/stories, and character/group profiles.

Keep watching this space.

Article dated: 23/03/2006

The Forgotten City of Di’Chienza

The Tarantulas faction has asked us to pass on news of their forthcoming event; The Forgotten City of Di’Chienza; at Cuffley Scout Camp (just north of London) on 7th-9th April. Feedback from their previous events has been very positive, and they have a nice new plot team hoping to maintain that reputation.
If anyone would be interested in attending (either as a player or crew member) then they'd be very appreciative of the support. You can download a booking form from this site and if you send it in before 20th March you'll save £5 (plus there's a better chance of getting indoor accommodation).
Crewing is free ... and they're even offering to throw in food and indoor accommodation for the first 15 crew to prebook!

Article dated: 03/03/2006

Change To Faction Command

As many of you know, due to the pressures of starting his own business, Jeff Baker resigned as 4IC of the Harts shortly after the Gathering. We would like to thank him for all his efforts in his short tenure as head of plot.
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Kevin Chambers as our new 4IC with immediate effect. Kev was one of the most experienced members of plot team and will do and excellent job. Please offer him all the support you would the rest of the team.
Many thanks
Harts Command

Article dated: 17/11/2005

Post-Gathering Thanks

On behalf of the rest of the Command Team I would just like to thank every person who helped make being a Hart so good this weekend.  The faction pulled together and roleplayed amazingly.  To all the people who helped marshall, monster, tidy up, do security, weapons check, site set up, etc... thanks.  We couldn't have done it without you.

Dave, Harts 3IC

Article dated: 03/09/2005

IC Tents At The Gathering

Could any Harts planning to bring an IC tent the Gathering please e-mail Harts 3IC as soon as possible with details and some indication of the tent's dimentions.  If you do not get in contact in we will not be able to guarantee space for your tent in the IC area. Thanks Harts Command

Article dated: 08/08/2005

Change To Faction Command

As many of you will be aware, with the death of Lady Chamberlain Imogen Hunter at the second moot, Sarah Davison will be stepping down as a Harts Faction NPC. We would like to thank her for all the hard work and support that she has given the faction and the rest of the team during several years in the role. We hope that she will continue to play with the Harts faction and we'll see her with a new character at the next event.

Article dated: 07/07/2005

Serving The Hunter

All player place for Serving The Hunter have now been filled and packs should be going out soon to those people who have booked. An attendance list is available here.

We still need crew however, so if you didn't get a place to play please consider coming along and help crew the event instead. Not only does crewing give you a discount and booking priority at future Harts Of Albion events, but we cetrainly hope it should be enjoyable in its own right.

Article dated: 07/07/2005

IC Tents At The Faction Moots

If you want to bring an IC tent to the faction moots please ensure that you contact Harts Faction Command by Friday 17th June at the latest with number of tents required and the dimensions of each (including space for guy-ropes, etc).

Although only one IC frontage is allowed per group we will attempt to accomodate additional IC tents if required ... but to preserve space they will have to be positioned behind the first. Please include details of all IC tents you intend to bring.

As discussed at the faction meeting, if details of IC tents are not submitted in advance no space will be allocated for them and you will have to cope without IC camping for the moots.
Unfortunately command do have to be strict about this since the faction has a particularly large number of IC tents, and for the moots there is the added complexity of liaising with the Bears faction (with whom we'll be sharing a camp).

Since this is a reasonably important organisational issue please mention it to those Harts players without internet access if you get the opportunity.

Article dated: 13/06/2005

Harts Faction Meeting

Our annual faction meeting will be held at 12.30 on Sunday 8th May at Scruffy Murphies public house in Birmingham. All members of the faction are welcome to attend and we'd encourage all groups in the faction to send at least one representative. If you can't come, please let us know if there is anything that you would like to be discussed.

Please remember this is your chance to have a say on where the faction is going so if you have anything you want to tell us about, now's the time! This meeting is for Harts only and anyone from any of the other factions will be turned away.

The proposed agenda will be as follows:

  1. Last meeting (outstanding issues)
  2. Recent events
  3. The Queen's death
  4. Forthcoming events & booking policy
  5. New command structure and responsibilities (both In Character and Out Of Character)
  6. Plot
  7. Faction Special Points
  8. Faction website
  9. In Character camping
  10. Set-up crews
  11. Any Other Business

Minutes of the meeting will be posted on this website when they become available.

Venue: The downstairs bar/function room of Scruffy Murphy's, Birmingham, B4 6NE.

Directions From Junction 6 of the M6 (Spaghetti Junction)

Take the M38 / A38 Birmingham Express Way into the centre of the city.
Take the third exit ramp.
This leads to the Aston Fly-over Roundabout
Take the first exit, but stay in the right hand lane.
The traffic lights then allow a filter right.
This will place you on Daltons Street
Park in the NCP car park and the walk down to the corner of Dale End and Newton Street

The nearest station is Birmingham Snow Hill, but it's about a 10 min
walk from both Birmingham New Street and Birmingham Moor Street.

Article dated: 18/04/2005, updated 06/05/2005

The End Of An Era

Harts command would like to thank Emma for all the hard work and dedication that she has put into the faction. When Emma asked us to write a potential scenario that could end in the death of the queen it was a hard task, and has taken about three years of draughts and re-draughts to get a situation that we were are all happy with.

Emma has been a rock of the faction as the queen not only as faction 1IC, but also willing to help out both IC as the queen when needed and OOC with the benefit of her experience and amazing knowlege of the faction.
We would also like to thank "her boys" who were always willing to turn up to support her, and often did a lot of standing around with very little benefit to themelves.

A Word From "The Queen"

For those who did not hear what was said at the end of the Q'n'C event I thought I would repeat it.

It has been great being an NPC since 1992, then Harts Faction Leader 1994 to 2000, with regular appearances since but enough was enough. I had asked the plot team to come up with something to write Elspeth out about 3 years ago - and it finally worked this weekend.

It's not as is I am going anywhere - I just don't have to bring frocks to events any more; neither do I have to impose on Pete, Lee and Tobes (Jonathan, Jaspar and Brogar) to wash the green off and don the armour again.

So thanks to the Plot team for letting Elspeth go out in some style - and see you at the moots.

Em
(aka the Late Queen Elspeth)

Article dated: 03/04/2005

Change In Command Structure

Having only had an incomplete command group for a few months now we're pleased to announce that the faction now has a full command team again.

Dave Young moves from 4IC to fill the previously vacant 3IC role (faction referee) and the new 4IC (head of plot) will be Jeff Baker Snr (IC: Holger Danske of the Three Penny Bridges Company (TPB)). Jeff was heavily involved in the recent Queen & Country event, has been running LRP-events for many years, and it's felt has a lot to offer the faction ... so we hope everyone will make him feel welcome.

Neither Dave nor Jeff's characters (Michael O'Donovan and Holger Danske) will be immediately affected by these change and any promotions will be dealt with purely In Character.

Article dated: 03/04/2005

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