Player Profile: Anton Krasnitskiy, Justin Fermaint, Anthony PanarelloJuly 31st, 2019
How long have you been playing?:
–Anton: I started in November so about 9 months now.
-Justin: I dragged my friends to Novitas for the first time in November 2018.
-Pano: It will be 10 months in August, I started in November 2018 with Anton and Justin.
Describe your character:
-Anton: An amoral and vicious Dellin mercenary with the nickname of “Tiny" who lost his “family” in less than a day in a huge battle, and came to town to build it back up. He is willing to do anything it takes to bring his family and company back to its former might, and to absolutely dismantle and destroy the enemy company that brought his family down. Known to be loud and obnoxious. Doesn’t really trust anyone but his brothers much.
-Justin: A doctor from Civen turned mercenary named "Tickler" who is one of the last remaining members of an ancient mercenary band. His main concern/responsibility is upkeep and safeguarding of the company "Annals" which is an ancient series of books that describes the entirety of the company's history. It's his job to not only keep his brothers alive, but to document every step they take along their journey.
-Pano: Coinpurse is an exiled Vleanoan noble that is trained in fencing, art and stewardship. He is young, inexperienced and a coward when it comes to certain situations, but most of all, he's a goofball. He's always looking to poke fun at someone or be made fun of for thrill of it. He may push the envelope a bit far sometimes, but is a quick learner and profits from his many mistakes. He has truly grown from the meek and fearful self he once was and is now a force to be reckoned with. He also maintains his position as the quatermaster of Sable Company and a scout when out on company excursions.
What was your favorite in game moment?:
-Anton: In my first event we were playing as wandering Dellin fur sellers. We were annoying the hell out of everyone and anyone, and when we finally got to the Slap and Tickle, they magic locked the door on us. So we did the only thing left in our arsenal and started banging on the door and being as loud as possible. Finally we decided that we were gonna wait until someone opened the door to try and barge in. Happened to be our luck that an adventurer was trying to get into the Slap and Tickle. As they let him in we grabbed the door and tried to force our way in. They dropped us right quick. That’s when the fiends came from behind us and attacked the inn that we helped force open. A couple of other gambling npc’s inside the inn pretended to die and then bolted. The interactions of all of our groups that just happened to be there, I thought that was hilarious and beautiful.
-Justin: The first time our group encountered our mortal enemies: Onyx Company. The players who were NPCing them played them perfectly and set up an amazing encounter. It left a lasting impact on me for the future and, if I'm being honest, kinda scared me at the same time. I'm really excited to see what happens next.
-Pano: It's hard to pick a favorite as each event harbors at least 3-4 incredible moments that I would call my favorite, but I'll give the most recent occurrence that really left me feeling like one with Coinpurse. In June, Coinpurse was finally recognized as a merchant and was able to solicit Sable Company services to the public. Their first patrons were Aiden and Abel from the Slap and Tickle, and the contract was set for 10 coin a head for a shift. Coinpurse was unsure of proper contract procedures and he mucked it up real good when it came to looting some Yebbs that the group slain and he argued with Aiden over the loot split. Coinpurse did not fully discuss the terms prior and because of this the dispute between Aiden and Coinpurse became hostile and he attempted to stab Coinpurse to death until coinpurse dissipated away before he was killed. After that Aiden had took his coin purse and emptied it all over the floor where coinpurse disappeared and then left. Coinpurse came back after Aiden was out of sight and reveled in his terrible mistake. He then meticulously picked up every coin and gem off the floor and later went back to Aiden to apologize and give Aiden his valuables back. What then followed was an amazing heart to heart with Aiden about Coinpurse's hardships with actual tears on my part. This moment was so cinematic and remarkable that it has permanently influenced Coinpurse's character going forward.
What is your favorite monster? Why?
-Anton: Kazvaks, they are a simple enemy which strike fear into every PC’s heart the moment you hear “Destroying Spark”.
-Justin: Wraiths. They're just so damn scary to fight since they chop right through armor. Be afraid to walk around town in the dark. Very, very afraid.
-Pano: Bagmen. They are always out terrifying people and making tough guys turn and run like little sissies. They are also always involved in horror plots and which are interesting and fun to be a part of.
Why do you love Kingdoms of Novitas?:
-Anton: Diving into my character completely and really feeling and acting and even believing I’m Tiny is an indescribable experience. The interactions between characters in game and the stories that occur in game always stick with me. And the people are all right too I guess <3 .
-Justin: It's an escape from the world for me. I get to be someone else entirely for a whole weekend. The stresses of life just sorta melt away and it's really become an important part of my life.
-Pano: The community. It is the most warm and welcoming group of people you'll ever meet. Everyone is so supportive and involved that it's contagious. From day one they take care of newbies and really put effort in to showing them a good time. After graduating from being a newbie, it is only natural to return the same favor to the newbies after you. One thing is for sure in Kingdoms of Novitas, is that new friends are everywhere you look.
Who is your favorite PC?:
-Anton: Abel, Aiden and Micah, for being the most interesting people involved in a love triangle.
-Justin: It's really hard to pick just one, so I'm going to say just about all the Earthkin. All of them are super chill and friendly, and I've yet to meet one I haven't liked immediately.
-Pano: Aiden and Abel, cutest couple in Novitas <3
What did you think your character concept was? What is it now?:
-Anton: When I first made my character, I attempted to emulate my own knowledge of Viking practices, attitude and mannerisms, tempered with lore from the world itself. I also made him intensely loyal to the company, so as to lower intergroup problems and as a way for the world to interact with the company as him as medium. I made Tiny loud and obnoxious as a way to distract people away from the activities of my peers, and to mask his own inquisitive nature, and also to be the biggest target on the battlefield, so they would focus on him and avoid anyone who could be hiding or flanking. I was also extremely interested in making my character religious, but atypically in his manner of worship to have that interaction between the world and his own tribal ways. My concept hasn’t changed much over these last few months, just some tweaks here and there that evolved naturally through character interactions and plot. I initially wanted him to treat his savagery and fighting in an almost religious manner, but it turns out Tiny is only brutal or savage when its demanded of him and doesn’t particularly enjoy it one way or another (unless you’re from Onyx Company). I also initially had the obnoxiousness be a façade for his more side, but realized that Tiny isn’t particularly intelligent as more “wise”, so while it is still a façade the things I’m covering with it has changed.
-Justin: Our group sat down and planned out what each of us would do. One leader, one healer, one scout, etc. It was decided that I'd be our healer as well as our Annalist, and I decided on my own to specialize in sword and shield. Tickler is more of a strategist, thinking long-term effects on him and his friends, as well as being more of a overly-cautious version of myself. I also liked the idea of being a bit mysterious, not telling anyone (even my friends) about Tickler's backstory. Nowadays Tickler has to start stepping up into a leader role, and making hard decisions on the fly. I'm really excited to see where the game takes Tickler from here.
-Pano: Coinpurse at first was a naive, childish, and cowardly spoiled rich kid with no idea how the world really works. He was prone to running from fights and problems rather than dealing with them head on. He was constantly making foolish mistakes. He was also very awkward and odd as he had never interacted with anyone else except his family and servants, (yes he was home-schooled).
How many PCs have you had? What happened to them?:
-Anton: I’ve had exactly one and he will live forever and totally never die.
-Justin: I've only had Tickler so far. But if something unfortunate were to happen I have some ideas for an interesting backup. Let's just call him a hunter of beasts for now.
-Pano: Coinpurse is my one and only right now and will be for quite a while. I do plan on playing an alternative character, but I will probably wait until I retire Coinpurse.
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Player Profile: Camila ServelloJune 5th, 2019
How long have you been playing?: 5 years this September!
Describe your character: Drea is… a complicated person with the best intentions. She overcame a lot of obstacles in life, (ie.: watching her 3-year-old son and her husband being murdered by Nox worshipers, joining a group of mercenaries only to have them all die around her and fleeing before it was her turn, having Pinedale turn into a second home only to have it destroyed, and giving up basically all of her freedom for the sake of love and marriage to a Civen Consul) and still smiles when asked about her life and her past. She’s avidly trying to figure out what her part in this world is, and why she keeps encountering Nox worshipers who want her dead and who still have her family heirloom for whatever reason. She might not do things the most rational way, but she always means well and has a huge heart.
What was your favorite in game moment?: Ah… How to keep this short? My all-time favorite moment that has to do with my PC has to be when the ghost of the cultist who murdered her immediate family dragged Drea’s twin brother out to Maplewood and requested she come meet him alone. It was a terrifying thought, yet I did it, and I’m glad I did. It was the most intense, in-depth, and emotional roleplaying moment I have ever experienced in-game. Internal conflict plus her brother’s life on the line definitely made it a hell of an experience I will surely never forget. Props to the person who came up with that plot. Another favorite moment in-game was when I was GMing a few years ago and gathered two ghosts to play a “haunted house” scenario in which the male would kill the female in a horrible fashion repeatedly until the adventurers figured out the reason behind it all and solved the problem. It was priceless hearing of the horrified and impressed reactions of those who participated.
What is your favorite monster? Why?: I love Boggarts. Having encountered one for the very first time recently and interacting with it for quite a while, I really admire the fact they can’t lie and see all the loopholes in agreements. They’re very creepy if played correctly, and the one I interacted with gave me the freaking chills.
Why do you love Kingdoms of Novitas?: What’s not to love? I get to escape being a full-time working mother of twin toddlers, escape my never-ending and repetitive daily routine, and I get to play out stories that would’ve been otherwise written and told. And what’s the fun in that? Beating up your nerd family once a month is a gift from the Gods, old and new. And the bonds that come out of KoN are amazing. Even after taking my 18 month hiatus, it felt like I never left. That’s the power of nerdy and true friendship.
Who is your favorite PC?: My all-time favorite PC has to be Daitoro. I simply adore that… man? He’s so mysterious and secretive, yet he’s been opening up to Drea more and more and she’s seen a few different sides of him she’s never seen before, and they’ve been in the same group together for going on 5 years. My other favorite PC is Dren Ollevres, of course – my husband’s PC. Not biased at all. He’s very charming and a hell of an amazing fighter. Very thankful he’s taught Drea all she knows about fighting.
What did you think your character concept was? What is it now?: When my now-husband-then-boyfriend told me about KoN and how it worked, I had already had the character of Drea written from a story I wrote when I was 14. I kept the same concept – she’s out for revenge and she wants her stolen item back – but I did change a few minor things about her for her to make sense in this world. Now, she’s still all about revenge–even more–but now she’s got two beautiful children, a loving and understanding husband (he’s a saint for putting up with her), and more resolve to her own story. It’s all coming full-circle.
How many PCs have you had? What happened to them?: Drea is my one and only, and she lives and breathes. I pity those who cross her path with ill intent.
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Player Profile: Chris SoukupMay 1st, 2019
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How long have you been playing?: Since August 2015 or 2014 (don’t remember exactly when).
Describe your character: My current character (not giving out his name) is a young elf that got bored of being in the Forest and decided to travel. While traveling, he was captured and tortured by slavers to the point that he has little to no sanity. After escaping and arriving in Maplewood, he has become afraid of most living creatures and finds more comfort among the dead.
What was your favorite in game moment?: Well, back when I was still playing my first PC, before I made a party, there was a moment that there where I think seven living people and two dead were being forced to hide in a lean-to. There were of a group of vampires, and I was the only one that had weapons that could deal with them. So, I looked to Lucius and handed him one of my weapons and we went to fight them together. This only ended up with me getting dragged off by the vampires, unconscious.
What is your favorite monster? Why?: Hmm… As of now I would say bagmen mostly because they are fae, but also because of how easily they can mess up a party if they are not prepared for them.
Why do you love Kingdoms of Novitas?: What isn’t already to love about being in the woods? With the addition of everything that happens in game just makes it all so much better.
Who is your favorite PC?: I don’t have a favorite right now
What did you think your character concept was? What is it now?: Well, it started out with being afraid of everything, but willing to engage anything in order to get food which was considered anything that moved.
Not much has changed due to my PC still being newish, but I am willing to talk to people now even if I am not happy about it.
How many PCs have you had? What happened to them?: I have had two. My first one, Paran, I retired after a series of events that led to me not being able to play him how I thought I should after everything that happened.
My second one and current one is alive, but lives in a building that only allows the dead to enter to avoid interacting with people. Still very much believes that fruit should be free and refuses to pay for it.
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Player Profile: Leah MathisApril 4th, 2019
How long have you been playing?: Since February 2017, so just over 2 years.
Describe your character: Winora Rosebloom, a smol squishy wood elf. Sassy but curious, with a big heart. Come see me in the warmer months at the Bizarre Bazaar playing music or commenting on current events!
What was your favorite in game moment?: I have a lot of fun stories about the antics we get up to, but my favorite moments are often more mundane. I love the crackling fire with everyone sitting around, chatter filling the Inn, sunsets with the forest sounds around it. Just existing in the world of Novitas, cheesy stuff like that.
What is your favorite monster? Why? Not really a monster, but I find the fae in general very interesting. They’re all so different from each other, and mysterious to me!
Why do you love Kingdoms of Novitas? The stories really come alive when you’re out in the woods, away from regular life. You can really get lost in the world and adventure of it all.
Who is your favorite PC? As my PC it’s probably Eleanor (Hannah V), Oma (Amy B), or anyone who gives me food really.
As myself I love Joy (Katlyn H)!
What did you think your character concept was? What is it now?: I started as basically myself in funny clothes. I’m a fairly genuine person so I knew I’d have a tough time playing a fake me for an extended amount of time, and took that personality into my character creation.
It hasn’t changed a whole lot, I’ve just found a place to belong!
How many PCs have you had? What happened to them?: Just the one, since October 2017. It’s been quite the year and a half!
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Player Profile: Pat LaneMarch 7th, 2019
How long have you been playing?: My first game was June 2008, and I didn’t bring in my PC until October that year.
Describe your character: Where do I begin? My first PC was Baldisere Ferrazzano. I came in with the concept of being loyal to Vlean which was definitely unusual at the time. So, I made a Vleanoan Inquisitor, who were basically the bad guys in game. They would only really get sent in to stir up problems. I wanted to make them more human and sympathetic. It went off without a hitch and I have never looked back.
Now I am one of the highest Septons in game and I just try and do good.
What was your favorite in game moment?: This one is easy. My Chosen five arc was by far the best. It was a year long plot where I was set to destroy a very powerful lich and his phylactery. The culmination of the plot was a dungeon crawl and we killed the lich. I ended up fighting him by myself and became triumphant. It was so good because you could tell all the hard work that staff and players dedicated to the game.
What is your favorite monster? Why?: This is a hard one. Being on rules staff I get to know all the monsters in game and see what they bring to it. If I have to choose, I would say Archons. They always lead to interesting encounters.
Why do you love Kingdoms of Novitas?: I’ve always loved fantasy games. This game has met every expectation I have had for a LARP and gone beyond it. I know it sounds like a cop out, but honestly it has always had such a great community that it’s hard to not bring it up.
Who is your favorite PC?: I can’t really answer that. All the players have had so many ups and downs throughout their time at game. I can’t pick one person.
What did you think your character concept was? What is it now?: It was meant to be a Vleanoan Inquisitor who was loyal to Vlean. It led to me having to choose to stay loyal to my country, or stay true to my morals as a Septon.
Now, I am a citizen of Maplewood who is high chosen of the Gods trying to make good in the world for my in-game kids.
How many PCs have you had? What happened to them?: I am still playing Baldisere Ferrazzano. His ten year anniversary is coming up this October.
He is still alive in Maplewood. Trying to be a good widowed father and proudly wearing blue and yellow.
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Player Profile: Hannah VaryJanuary 28th, 2019
How long have you been playing?: I have been coming to KoN since October 2017.
Describe your character: Eleanor (human)
Mouthy, ex-slave apprentice to Ivan Freelander. She is a member of the Bless the Mask Players & is very loyal to the people she likes/trusts. Life motto: "I'm here for a good time, not for a long one."
Lilith (earthkin)
New to the surface & a little awkward around strangers/non- earthkin, she believes that the best way to get to know someone is over a good drink. She is looking forward to learning more about the world and growing her combat skills.
What was your favorite in game moment?: My very first event I went out as a generic townsperson NPC and got hired by a PC, Ellenor Vold, to spy on another PC, Rykir. However, after about 30 minutes of the most questionable espionage work I have ever done, I was found out by Rykir and tried to play off having amnesia. It worked! He never suspected I was spying on him and even spent a good amount of time (and magic) to help my NPC "regain her memories".
It was the first time I felt like I could do this whole "LARP" thing, which makes it one of my favorites.
What is your favorite monster? Why?: Loot Goblin. You hit it and it throws a bunch of loot. What's there not to like?
Why do you love Kingdoms of Novitas?: The best part about KoN is the people. Being a part of this amazing group of people has given me a chance to be myself outside the stress of my day to day life, and has encouraged me to work hard at things I care about. I love the friends I have made through this game.
Who is your favorite PC?: Oma Blake. She is everyone's favorite grandma that could probably still kick your ass. Easy to talk to and always looking out for others. No matter what character I play, I always want to be in her good graces. Can you believe that she is almost 90?!?
What did you think your character concept was? What is it now?: I'm not sure if this counts as a "concept" but I originally planned to only have one Terran PC (Lilith). PCs aren't always planned, and I went out on an NPC slave plot and came back with PC number two (Eleanor)! It was a little odd bringing in my second, unplanned PC before the one I had already started planning but everything has turned out fine due in no small part to the help I have received from friends in and out of game.
How many PCs have you had? What happened to them?: Eleanor & Lilith are my first PCs. They're both still alive and well. Although in the future I'd love to play a Dellin!
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Harvest Festival 2018October 1st, 2018
The annual Maplewood harvest Festival will be taking place on second and third shift, during our October event. There will be no active plots provided at this time as these will be all PC shifts (There will not be any logistics officers, or GM’s on call during these shifts.)
Players will either need to NPC 1st or 4th shift.
Any player who does not currently have a PC is more than welcome to create a level one person to participate in the festivities or they can contact Ryan Green to volunteer to work the Inn during the shift.
There will be Elders, and Constables in play throughout the shift.
It has been tradition in the past for individuals to hold contests of skill, sport or chance during the festival, we encourage players to take the opportunity to hold these competitions, and offer unique prizes to the winners of said contests.
If you are interested in hosting an event, and providing a unique prize please send an email to bmcgraham@gmail.com with all of your event details, and prize requests. Please note, each event host will be responsible to provide their own prize props.
Contest and prize submissions will need to be placed by October 15th in order to be approved for the event. There will be no exceptions for late entries.
Thank you, and Happy Harvest Festival!
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2019 Event DatesSeptember 27th, 2018
Regular Event Dates 2019
- January 4-6
- February 1-3 – Founder's Feast!
- March 8-10
- April 5-7
- May 3-5
- June 7-9
Julybilee! June 29th at Delta Lake State Park
- August 2-4
September 6-8 there will be a Tunnel Crawl event at Camp Kingsley!
- October 11-13 – Harvest Festival!
- November 1-3
- December 6-8
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RP Skill Advancement: Summer 2018July 20th, 2018
Big news! Plot and Continuity will be meeting in the coming months to review submissions for individual RP Skill advancement.
What are the RP Skills?
RP Skills are the closest thing we have to a dedicated character class. They grant access to certain kinds of story and let us in P&C know that you want to be involved in these longer mini-meta-plots that often span between multiple groups across several games. They also include access to unique abilities that go outside the bounds of many basic skills and abilities in the rule set. The RP Skills are Chosen, Druid, Medium, Merchant, and Status.
You may only apply for one level of an RP Skill each cycle, and we only run two cycles per year. The current limit is two RP Skills per character with a total of seven ranks between them, secondary skill currently capped at two ranks. If you don't quite have enough to convince the relevant staff you've earned another rank yet, that's ok. Just be sure to include your accomplishments for the past cycle when you apply again over our summer break.
Friendly reminder: We care about what you've done IC at game during play sessions, and between characters most. Free writing in blogs isn't considered as part of your advancement.
Anyone wishing to advance in a RP Skill or gain an RP skill for your character please PM myself (thunderstave) or Caitlin U your request as follows:
Player Name:
PC Name:
Current RP Skills (Level):
Why advancement or new skill?: Please highlight plot interactions, PC-to-PC interactions, character history, and any other relevant information to help us understand the whys of approval/advancement.
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Plot will meet to discuss so please get your requests in by Saturday August 11th at 11:59 PM.
Good luck to all our applicants! We look forward to hearing from you.
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July-December 2018 Event DatesJune 12th, 2018
July 14th: Junebilee is our annual OOC (Out of Character) Event at Brown Tract Pond! See here for more information http://kingdomsofnovitas.net/junebilee/
Regular Event Dates
- August 17-19
- September 21-23
- October 19-21
- November 9-11
- December 7-9
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