Monstering

Hey Menhirs Fate adventurers! Get ready to dive even deeper into the world because we're including a system that will make your experience richer and more immersive: Monster Slots!

What's a Monster Slot?

Think of it as your chance to step behind the screen and shape the world for other players! These are two-hour blocks of time where YOU become part of the living, breathing landscape of Menhirs Fate. It's about offering you the chance to actively influence the narrative and provide unforgettable encounters for your fellow players.

Monstering Process

In a timely manner for your slot, go to the monster tent, you will be met by the monster management team!
You'll be split into groups based on whether you're keen to fight or take on a non-combat role step
- If you're a fighter, you'll be put with the Skirmish Crew and given a briefing by them as to the goals and objectives of the mission. This will include what stats you have as a monster step
- If you're not a fighter, you'll be matched up with one of the NPC team and given a roleplay encounter to help us run - this might be a patient with a magical illness for players to diagnose, a travelling merchant with wares to sell, someone fleeing the corruption with news from afar or many more!
Led by our Skirmish Captains or NPC teams, you'll hit the field and enrich the world for your fellow players
You'll come back when the objectives are hit, and either be sent out on another mission or be stood down
Once you're done, head back to the IC field in the knowledge that you've helped make Menhirs a living breathing world!

The event is divided into two-hour chunks, for example:
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
- And so on...
All nations will be informed ahead of the event which slot they'll be allocated, and a broad idea of what enemies we'll be sending out in that 2 hour slot of time.
If you're planning on fighting, please arrive with basic kit for that faction of enemies as best as you can.
If you're not interested in fighting there's a broader array of roles available with the NPC team, but base layers or different kit so you're not immediately recognisable as your character on the field is best!
As a fighter, for the most part you'll be playing members of the Four Corrupted Gods' cults - The Fallen, The Terror, The Tyrant and the Void, though sometimes we'll announce one of the slots as another, such as "Crownlands Bandits". These are designed to be as broad as possible to allow you to wear what kit you can without needing to bring lots of other costumes!

Your Role in Menhirs Fate

We believe in the LARP community practice of the ‘social contract’. This means that as well as enjoying the game and the game world, you have the opportunity to contribute to making Menhirs Fate the best it can be for others.

There's something for everyone:

We would like everyone to take part, so we will make roles for everyone.
For people who want combat!: Dive into the chaos as a menacing monster, providing a real challenge for other players.
For people who don’t want to or are unable to fight: Take part in roleplay encounters that will allow players to immerse themselves even more into the story!

Think of it as your chance to:

Shape the World: YOU are the driving force behind the stories of Menhirs Fate!
Experience a New Playstyle: Break out of your normal character and try something completely different
Use That Fancy Weapon You Have: Your character normally rocks a pair of rapiers, but you’ve just bought yourself a massive mace? Here’s your chance to play with it!
Contribute to Something Awesome: Help us create an unforgettable experience for everyone involved!

Can’t monster this time?'
We understand that sometimes things get in the way of contributing to the game through monster slots - this could be for all kinds of reasons. Have a chat with your Nation Support - you don’t have to tell them why you can’t monster, but they might be able to help.

This is all about making Menhirs Fate the most dynamic and immersive LARP it can be. We're excited to see what you create!

Monstering as Corrupted

More information about the four main factions of enemies is available to read below.

The Look and Feel for each of them has been designed to be as welcoming as possible for new players and those who can't bring many changes of clothing. Arriving in basic base layers in appropriate colours, with a one-handed sword and maybe some armour is fantastic, anything else is a bonus!

Those who put extra effort into monstering kit are very much appreciated, and may be given different roles with the skirmish team at the discretion of the Skirmish Leads!