DEAREST STONEBRIDGE,
YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO BE TRANSPORTED TO ELENTHYR FOR A GRAND CELEBRATION.
WE ARE DELIGHTED TO HOST THE RETURN OF ONE OF LASHAMIR’S LOST CHILDREN. THE RETURN OF THIS BRIGHT MIND TO HIS HOME HAS LED TO MUCH HAPPINESS AND JOY AMONGST OUR PEOPLE. WE WISH FOR YOU, AS ALLIES OF LASHAMIR AND AT THE INSISTENCE OF OUR WAYWARD ARTIST, TO ATTEND THE GALA WE ARE HOSTING IN HIS HONOR. HIS RETURN BRINGS MUCH LEVITY AND LIGHT IN THESE DARK TIMES, AND WE WISH TO SHARE IN THIS WITH YOU.
TOHMAS GOLDWRIT IS A RENOWNED ARTIST AND PLAYWRIGHT,
WE ARE SURE THAT HIS NEW MASTERPIECE WILL GO DOWN IN THE ANNALS OF HISTORY AS THE FINEST WORK TO EVER GRACE CINDERE. AS SUCH, HE HAS EXTENDED HIS INVITATION TO ALL. AS NO INDIVIDUAL SHOULD BE KEPT FROM SEEING THE BEAUTY OF HIS MASTERPIECE. WE HAVE GIVEN YOU A PLACE OF HONOR AT THE FEASTING HALL AND SEATS FOR A GRAND AUCTION HOSTED BY PHINEAS HIGHTOP, MERCHANT AND MASTER OF KEYS, THAT WILL BE HELD TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE PERFORMERS OF THIS GREAT WORK.
WE ANTICIPATE YOUR ATTENDANCE AT SUCH A PRESTIGIOUS EVENT AND EXPECT NOTHING BUT THE BEST FROM CINDERE’S HERO’S. TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE. WE ARE EAGER TO SHARE THE TRUE BEAUTY OF ELVEN ART WITH THE WORLD ONCE AGAIN
-THE HOUSE ELVINTI
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16TH @ 5:00 P.M.
MEETING OUTSIDE THE STONEBRIDGE TAVERN
Puncture your Ears and Gouge your eyes, little ones,
for the Beast walks and Cindere will tremble
-See you there
As with any LARP, Veil of Ashes has its own unique crafting system that allows the player to create powerful magic items that can be used to enhance the abilities that your character is capable of. This could include Jewelry, Weapon Rods, Auras, Binding Focuses, and Tattoos that can all be infused with magic. In this post, we will discuss the process of making a magic item from beginning to end.
At Veil of Ashes, we have 6 crafting types, Apothecary, Artificer, Blacksmithing, Chef, Ritual, and Runecraft.
Out of these crafting areas, you can produce many magical “Enduring Effects” that can be placed into a “Vessel”. For starts, let’s look at what vessels can be created by each crafting type.
For each of the vessels listed above, there are multiple tiers that can be crafted. These tiers are Standard (Iron), Improved (Silver), Master (Gold), and Legendary (Mithril). The higher the tier, the more “Slots” or magical effects the vessel holds. A typical Standard (Iron) vessel will have 2 Slots where a typical Legendary (Mithril) vessel could have as many as 6 Slots. These slots have 3 categories: Augmentation, Alteration, and Defense. Each category has specific magical enhancements known as “Enduring Effects” that can go into that type of slot.
Enduring Effects are magical enhancements that are made by crafters and can be infused into a vessel so that its properties can be used. There are several types of Enduring Effects, and each do different things. The list below shows the types of Enduring Effects and how they can be placed based on the vessel slot types:
Now that we have gone through the fundamentals of the crafting system at Veil of Ashes, let look at an example of how you might put together a magic item.
Let’s say you are a Primal Sorcerer, and you wanted to have a necklace with some magical properties. You could reach out to an Artificer and commission a necklace to be made. In this example lets say you wanted a gold necklace. The artificer may offer to make a “Gold Jewelry – Defense” this scroll has 5 slots that can accept enduring effects: 2x Augmentation, 1x Alteration, and 2x Defense.
Once the vessel has been created you can turn to the artificer or any other crafters to help with adding things to the vessel. Given that you are a Sorcerer, maybe you want some enchantments that will offer you magical protection as well as some additional offensive capabilities. You might go with something like this:
Slots | Enduring Effect |
Augmentation | Spell Augmentation - Healing |
Augmentation | Spell Augmentation - Corruption |
Alteration | Body Augmentation - +5 body points |
Defense | Protection Aura |
Defense | Mask – Silencing Magic |
*NOTE: The actual names of the rituals have not been included here as you will need to find this information in-play as your character.
The setup above would give you a well-rounded item that would give you bonus to all your healing and corruption spells, Additional hit points (Body Points), Magical Armor, and protection from Silencing Spells.
At Veil of Ashes, every event offers the chance to dive deep into a world of rich lore, immersive role-playing, and epic battles. Whether you're new to Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) or a veteran player, there's always room to improve your experience and make each event unforgettable. Here are key tips for maximizing your LARP experience, tailored specifically for Veil of Ashes.
1. Fully Immerse Yourself in the World
The more you commit to your character and the world around you, the more rewarding your experience will be. At Veil of Ashes, the atmosphere is crucial, and staying in character helps build that immersion for everyone.
2. Create a Compelling Character Backstory
A well-thought-out backstory can significantly enhance your experience. Characters in Veil of Ashes are often defined by their histories and motivations. If you haven’t created a back story, take a look at our Writing a Character History post.
3. Engage Actively with the World
Veil of Ashes is a player-driven game, meaning the world reacts to the actions and decisions of its players. The more you engage with other players and the game’s plotlines, the more rewarding your experience will be.
4. Focus on Story, Not Winning
Veil of Ashes emphasizes narrative and role-play over winning battles. It’s often the moments of struggle, sacrifice, and failure that make the best stories.
5. Reflect After the Event
Post-event reflection can help you grow as a player and improve for future events.
By embracing these tips, you’ll enhance not only your experience but also that of those around you, creating a more immersive, engaging, and memorable event. Veil of Ashes is a world where every choice matters—immerse yourself fully, and you’ll come away with stories that will last a lifetime.