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Kanar Winter Feast 2025

  • HorseFeathers 2345 Equus Hills Drive Pinckney, MI, 48169 United States (map)

2025 Kanar Winter Feast

We sincerely apologize for the delay in this announcement and the short timeframe leading up to the event on February 1st. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we finalized preparations for what promises to be a memorable feast.

NEW PLAYERS WELCOME!
Previous attendance at our other events is not required.
Come and join our members in a celebration!

Date: February 1st, 2025
Venue: HorseFeathers 2345 Equus Hls Dr, Pinckney, MI 48169

Ticket Information

Please note: Only 100 tickets are available in total, so be sure to secure yours before they sell out!

Tickets for the feast are $40 and must be purchased by January 28th, 2025. Please note guest tickets can only be purchased by current members. Children are welcome to attend, and children under ten may join for free.

To ensure your attendance, make sure you have:

  1. Paid for your 2025 Membership Dues [Veteran Members] [Probationary Members].

  2. Filled out the new Annual Registration Form [ARF]

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s event will be held at a brand-new venue! This exciting new space marks a fresh chapter for us, and we hope it will become Feast’s forever home. We can't wait to welcome you and make unforgettable memories together!


Food and Drink

This year, we are pleased to offer a full cash bar at the event for your enjoyment. As part of your feast packet, each attendee will receive one complimentary drink ticket that can be redeemed for a beverage of your choice. After using your drink ticket, additional beverages will be available for purchase at the bar. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic options will be available. Please bring valid identification if you plan to purchase alcoholic beverages.

We understand that some attendees may have dietary restrictions or allergies. While we have taken these into consideration during menu planning, we cannot guarantee that all restrictions will be accommodated.

  • Cash Bar

    • Spirits: Tito’s Vodka | Bombay Sapphire Gin | Jack Daniels Whiskey | Bacardi Rum | and more!

    • Beer: Miller Lite | Labatt | Brew Camping Beer

    • Wine: Pinot Noir | Cabernet Sauvignon | Red Blend | Chardonnay | Pinot Grigio | Sparkling Wine

    • Non-Alcoholic: Assorted Soft Drinks & Juices

  • Hors D'oeuvres Station | Served at 3:30 PM

    • Kick things off with a charcuterie selection to whet your appetite!

  • Dinner Buffet | Served at 5:30 PM

    • Dinner Rolls & Butter

    • Mixed Greens Salad with Tomato | Cucumber | Diced Beets | Vinaigrette

    • Truffle Fingerling Potatoes

    • Roasted Green Beans

    • Proteins: Chicken Florentine | Beef Short Ribs | Cauliflower Steak with Zoodles

  • Desserts | Served After Dinner

Bring Your Own Tableware

  • Members are welcome to bring their own plates, flatware, and cups! However:

  • A waiver must be signed to acknowledge the venue is not responsible for any damage to personal items.

  • Only table leaders will be responsible for cleaning personal items, with assistance from venue staff where possible.

  • There will be a station set up for clearing and storing personal tableware after use.

Full Place Settings Available

  • If you’d rather not bring your own tableware, no worries! Full place settings—including plates, flatware, and cups—will be provided for those who need them. Please note: We need an accurate count of how many settings are required, so RSVP today!

Note: Outside food and drinks are strictly prohibited due to venue restrictions. Bringing them may result in removal from the event. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.


The Winter Feast is an in-game event that stays within continuity while allowing everyone to attend. Winter sign-out locations are set aside so all characters can gather, and the extent of mechanics will be determined by the Play Master (PM) staff.

Features & Festivities

In-Game Raffle

Hello! I have been working with GM and Econ to make a list of raffle prizes. Below I have the post I'd like to put out for raffle/feast hype. Would you all read it over? I've read it so many times and Im sure I've missed something. Thank you very much!! Hello Everyone!!

The 2025 feast is coming in just over a week! I hope everyone is excited. I would like to share with you some of the fun items that will be raffled off in the feast raffle this year.

Same as last year, tickets will cost 1 silver per ticket or a gold for 12 tickets. We are allowing you to reserve tickets prior to the event to save you time once you arrive at feast. Once you get to the event, you may stop by the raffle table, pay for your reserved tickets, and then select your raffle choices. Reserving tickets should save time as they will be pre portioned for you and have your name already printed on each ticket. The raffle ticket reservation requests will be accepted until Friday January 31 at noon. You will also be able to purchase more tickets at the raffle tickets if you feel you would like more! Please see below to access the link for the ticket reservations.

https://airtable.com/appKFATIHaHFq6AJn/shrCAOIx96XuBiVkk

A reminder, please make sure to bring coin with you to the raffle table. Econ staff will be working during feast but they will not be staffing the raffle table.

Without further ado, here is the list of raffle prizes for 2025:

  1. Full Set of Plate Armor
  2. Full Set of Composite Armor
  3. Full Set of Chain Armor
  4. Full Set of Leather Armor
  5. The Kings Couch Coin
  6. Ore of Arymis
  7. Ore of Arymis
  8. Ale of the Month
  9. Skip the Line (with the Banker)
  10. Skip the Line (with the Banker)
  11. Level 5 Disguise
  12. Scroll pack - Utility
  13. Scroll Pack - Damage
  14. Scroll Pack - Removal
  15. Potion Pack - Utility
  16. Potion Pack - Healing
  17. Potion Pack - Removal
  18. Crafting Box - Hide
  19. Crafting Box - Cloth
  20. Crafting Box - Metal
  21. Crafting Box - Stone
  22. Crafting Box - Wood
  23. Mystery Box #1
  24. Mystery Box #2
  25. Mystery Box #3

New Player Prize: This is one ticket per new member. Please see a raffle member to change out a ticket to make you eligible for this prize!

New Player Weapon (one ticket per member) - weapon of choice material of choice for level 9 or lower. Once a player reaches level 10 they are compelled to hand it off to a player who is a level 9 or lower. This item contains a lesser fortification rune, a lesser damage rune, Oak hide greater rune, a heal wounds critical rune, and a sustain rune. This item is soul bound to winner.

Big Prize! This prize is one ticket per member. Please see a raffle member to change out a ticket to make you eligible for this prize. The Kings Traveling Pendant - A Celestial Granite Amulet with one Rune of Life one and Rune of Divine Protection. This item cannot be further enchanted and is soul bound to the winner.

~ Leigh W.

Court

Hello everyone,

This is Erich O, and I’ll be organizing court presentations this year. If you would like to present anything during court, please reach out to me with the details of your presentation. Each presentation will have a time limit of approximately 5 minutes, unless you’ve coordinated with me in advance for larger topics.

If I do not receive a message from you regarding your intent to present, I will assume you have no submissions and will not include you on the timeline.

Thank you, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Schedule

The schedule is currently being assembled, however, dinner will be held at 5:30pm.


Competitions

Prepare to unleash your creativity and prowess at the competitions! Whether you're a master of Arts & Crafts, a mesmerizing Bard, a formidable Fighter, a cunning Rogue, or a wizard of Table Decorations, there's a stage for every adventurer to shine. The excitement is building, and the sign-up form is live. Join the competition, showcase your talents, and vie for glory!

The Artistry Competition

Here ye here ye,

All persons interested in joining the Artistry Competition at this year's upcoming Winter Feast, we have deliberated entry rules to present to you early in hopes to give you extra time to prepare your spectacular Works of Art. Entry Rules are thus:

  • There will be TWO categories of entry: art and domestic crafts.
  • There will be first, second, and third place winners for each category.
  • You may enter up to 3 items in any combination of categories.
  • A piece of work may not be entered into more than one category at a time.
  • If a piece of work could reasonably fit into both categories, the Artist must pick one to enter it into.
  • You may only receive a place once for each category.
  • Honorable mentions for each category will be considered.
  • You do not need to be versed in the craft in order to participate in the contest (do not need skills on your sheet)
  • The pieces submitted must have been started no earlier than 2022 and must be completed by the time of the Artist Tournament.

If you have any questions about entries, please direct them to Sir Korra Stonebrooke (Kay Bereczky - kbereczky1@gmail.com). We look forward to sharing your hard work and art!

Bardic Competition

Let the hall be filled with music, poetry, and the vibrant spirit of Novashan! The Bardic Competition is your chance to captivate the crowd, share your creativity, and compete for glory and prizes. Whether you sing, recite, perform, or cheer, there’s something for everyone at this lively event.

How to Enter

  • To participate, please fill out the registration form or speak with T'Rahni on site.
  • All styles of performance are welcome: music, dance, poetry, storytelling, or other creative acts.

Judging Criteria

  • Performances will be judged on:
    • Originality – Showcase your creativity and unique flair.
    • Not exceeding 5 minutes for their performance.
    • Crowd Involvement & Reaction – Engage the audience and leave them cheering for more!
  • Audience Participation Encouraged
    • Contestants rely on the crowd for energy and inspiration, so come prepared to cheer for your favorites!

We can’t wait to see the creativity and passion of Novashan’s finest performers. Whether you’re a participant or part of the audience, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Fighters Tournament

Prepare for battle and test your skills in the arena! The Fighter’s Tournament is your chance to prove your prowess and represent your house or group with honor. Step onto the field, follow the rules, and may the best combatant claim victory!

Tournament Format

  • Fighters will be entered into a bracket system.
  • Matches will follow King's Rules, with each round determined by a best-of-three format.
  • The tournament will be overseen by Marshalls to ensure fair play.

The rules are as follows:

  1. No drinking alcohol before or during the fighter's tournament if you are a registered fighter.
  2. Fighters will be entered into a bracket and will fight King's Rules, with the winner of each round being the best of three.
  3. Arguing with the Marshals will equal an automatic disqualification from the tournament.
  4. Striking the opponent in the groin or head will equal an automatic point for the opponent. If a combatant hits their opponents, combined amongst all of them, in the head or groin more than two times, they are disqualified from the tournament.
  5. Ranged weapons will not be allowed in the tournament. This includes thrown weapons.
  6. There will be no grappling even if permission is granted by both fighters.

Rogue Tournament

Prepare to put your stealth and cunning to the test during our Annual Winter Feast! The Rogue Tournament is your opportunity to showcase your skills of shrewdness as you attempt to discreetly mark your targets.

Tournament Format

  • Each participant will receive:
    • A list of targets.
    • A bag of clothespins labeled with the participants name.
  • You will have 2 hours to:
    • Locate your targets.
    • Discreetly place your clothespins on them.
  • The start and end time of the tournament will be announced to participants upon arrival at Feast.
  • Targets will not be informed of the competition timing.

Tournament Rules

  • You must personally place your clothespins on your assigned targets.
  • If a target catches you attempting to pin them, you forfeit that clothespin.
    • You can attempt to re-pin the same target later.
    • A pin is successful if you place it without the target noticing.

Once you’ve placed or lost all your clothespins, or when time is up, report to Temple Master Parisa to log your results. The winner is the participant who successfully marks the most targets in the shortest time.

Table Decorating Competition

Theme: Wonders of Our Kingdom

The great Kingdom of Novashan is a land brimming with mystery and splendor. From its sprawling landscapes to its legendary stories and diverse cultures, Novashan offers endless inspiration. This year, we invite you to showcase what makes this kingdom—and its people—so extraordinary.

Display what defines you:

  • Represent the landscapes surrounding your home.
  • Use symbolism to tell a legendary story.
  • Celebrate a unique culture.
  • Dazzle with your creativity and crafting skills.

This is your chance to shine and show pride in what makes Novashanians who they are!

Rules & Guidelines

Any house or group with at least three (3) members. Sign up on the official contest form.

Details:

  • Tables are 60-inch rounds and seats 6-8.
  • Plates will be provided by the venue, so you don’t need to bring your own. All other dishes and cutlery can optionally be provided by the venue or you can bring your own.
  • Black tablecloths will also be provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own and layer them for added creativity.
  • A silver water carafe will be provided for each table.

Restrictions:

  • Lit candles must have at least 1" of glass above the flame.
  • No pins, nails, or staples on walls, ceilings, or floors of the building.

Assignments:

  • Groups may reserve one table only (seats 6-8).
  • Extra tables will be assigned based on demand.
  • If your group cannot fill the table, be prepared for others to join you.

Note: Your group may only win this contest once every four (4) feasts. Past winners include:

  • 2019 - Tuth Tribe
  • 2020 - Bein Amar
  • 2023 - Shatter Shields
  • 2024 - Iomall

Judging & Prizes

  • Judging will be conducted by your fellow attendees.
  • The winning group earns the honor of selecting next year’s contest theme.

Day of the Event

  • Doors open for decorating at 11:00am.
  • Groups must decorate the entire table, including 6-8 place settings.
  • Event ends at 10:00pm for pack up.

Feast Planning Committee

Want to play a role in shaping the celebration next year? Join the Feast Planning Committee! Message oddyearrep@kanar.club to be part of the team that makes magic happen.


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