Falling Down: The Pillars

  • When: 8pm Friday 28th November - 2am Sunday 30th November 2014
  • Where: Consall Scout Camp.

Price:

  • £50 before 30th September
  • £60 after 30th September

All tickets come with an indoors bunk space.

Catering: Full catering is on offer at £20 extra or kitchen facilities are available for you to use.

Please email gm@fallingdown.chaosdeathfish.com with any questions or to book.
Payment details will be emailed out with booking confirmation.

Space is limited so booking will be operated on a first come first serve basis - staggered payment options can be arranged.

Refund Policy

If you cancel your booking more than four weeks before the event we will fully refund your payment. If you cancel between 4 and 2 weeks before the event we will refund you half your booking fee. If you cancel your booking less than two weeks before the event then we will be unable to offer a refund.

Event Guide

Welcome to the event guide for Falling Down's first event, “The Pillars.” We hope to provide you with all the relevant information you need to enjoy the weekend.If you would like some clarification, please get in touch: gm@fallingdown.chaosdeathfish.com

IC Premise

Lilith the Liberator, so-called Fatima of the Eighth Tribe, has made overtures to her aunt Joan the Warrior. Together they have amassed a Crusade to take revenge against the Z'Bri for Joshua the Ravager's death. Fallen of all Outlooks have started to move into the Duskfall, protected by the Joanite Guild of the Winter Wolf who patrol the mighty forest. There they trained and drilled and practiced alongside the Warrior's Tribe. And finally, with Lilith at the head of the army, a great force of the Fallen and Joanites strode across the Great River and into the H'l Kar to strike against the Z'bri.

For whatever reason, you stayed behind in Duskfall, and await news of the campaign's progress.

The Site

The event is being held at Consall Scout Camp Site in Staffordshire. Players are invited to sleep in the bunks in the Gibson and Clifton Huts (the first that you encounter upon arriving at site), whereas crew will sleep in the Windy House Cabin.

Everywhere aside from bunk rooms and toilets are considered IC areas; you should not store important IC items (like drugs or crafted items) in OC areas except when you are there as well.

You can sleep in the IC area if you wish. If you are asleep during Time In, it is perfectly acceptable for someone to gently wake you and inform you that they have injured or killed your character.

You are responsible for providing your own IC light sources and we strongly encourage you to do so. Except in emergencies, modern torches or extra-bright LED lanterns are not acceptable, as such items are exceedingly rare IC. Please use electric candles, paraffin-burning storm lanterns (held low if you take them into combat) or electric lanterns that you have muffled/disguised somehow (for example, by wrapping red or yellow acetate around the glass/plastic casing) as IC light sources.

There is an open-air chapel in the Flag Field site that will be strictly off-limits at all times throughout the event. It will be clearly marked.

Please note that although you can roam freely throughout most of the site, part of it will be marked off to serve as the “River of Dream” area; we will inform you of where this is in the pre-event briefing on the day. We will also be using various portions of the site to represent further-away areas at various points over the weekend; please be conscious of this if you decide to wander around.

Checking In

Upon arrival on site, please come to the Gibson Building, which is where check-in will be. Once you have told us that you’re on site, and received your character pack (containing any lammies, ribbons and drugs your character is entitled to), then you can get to work unpacking and getting into character. Please also bring your weapons along for checking at this point – we will not provide you with your check-in pack unless your weapons have been checked.

Car Parking

Car parking is available near the Gibson building - crew will be able to take your cars up to the top field to deposit your belongings, but all vehicles need to be returned to the car park before Time In on Friday. Likewise, vehicles will not be allowed onto the top field again until after Time Out on Sunday.

Times, Arrival and Time-In

You may arrive on site any time after 4pm on Friday (please do not arrive before this time except by prior arrangement, as doing so will negatively affect your enjoyment of the event). Time In will be called at 8pm (at which point we will turn out the lights in the playing area), and Time Out will be called at 2am on Sunday.

We will be operating a “softer” Time In from 1am-9am on Saturday morning. There is no meaningful difference in the rules or what your characters are capable of during this period, but Guide support will be limited and there will be significantly fewer NPCs sent out.

You must be off site by 2pm at the very latest on Sunday, with no exceptions.

Catering

For those that have bought a catering ticket, you will receive 5 meals from Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast. These meals will be provided free of charge IC to those who have OC paid for them. The IC caterers, a small Cell of Lightbringers, are known to be above reproach and their food is noteworthy for never having made anyone ill. What this means is that although the caterers' characters are there and worth interacting with (they may know useful things, or just be fun to talk to!) the food itself is not and will not be a plot point - you won't get IC poisoned from eating food you've paid for OC!

Breakfast will be at 9am, lunch/dinner at 1pm, dinner/tea at 7pm on Friday and 7.30pm on Saturday. If possible, please bring your own IC-appropriate plates, bowls, cutlery and drinking vessel(s).

Players are welcome to use the kitchen in the Clifton Building, but the kitchen in the Gibson Building is for the caterers only. Crew will have access to the kitchen in the Windy House Building.

Directions to the site

Address: Consall Scout Camp, Blakely Lane, Dilhorne, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 2PS

From the M6, Leave Junction 15 onto A500. Follow the A500 to A50, join A50 East, follow the A50, to the 4th intersection (A520) Northbound. Follow the A520 to junction with A52 (Cellarhead), turn right at the crossroads, the camp is approximately 2 miles on the left. From the M1, Leave junction 23, join the A50, signposted Stoke-on-Trent (Westbound). Follow the A50 to the junction with the A520, then as above. The entrance to the camp is clearly signed.

Site information and regulations

Bus services: There is a bus service that passes the entrance of the camp that runs between Hanley (Stoke City Centre) and Cheadle.

Camp Fires: There is one large Camp Fire circle at the bottom end of the Uttoxeter site adjacent to the stream. There is an open fire area next to the Dining area on the Activity field. These are the only two places where open fires are allowed.

Conservation: Part of the site is designated as a S.S.S.I. site by English Nature, also the site adjoins the Consall Nature Park; we ask that you respect the site and do not leave rubbish or disturb any of the wildlife. We also request that bark is not removed from trees and that if you require wood you first ask the warden or a member of the Service Team.

Dogs: Please enquire with the warden as to bringing dogs onto the site.

Fires: as above campers are not allowed to remove turf and construct their own open fires

Food Shopping: The nearest shops are located at either Leek or Cheadle which both have several supermarkets.

Hospitals: The nearest hospital with full accident and emergency facilities is the University Hospital of North Staffordshire situated in Stoke

Litter: Please help us maintain the site by not dropping litter. If you see some litter help us by picking it up and depositing it in a bin

Parking: There is sufficient parking on the main car park. There is restricted parking at Windy House and Uttoxeter site areas. DO NOT PARK ON ANY GRASS

Rubbish: Please put all rubbish in black bin liners and leave in the two large green bins at the top of the drive by the entrance.

Religious Services: for all denominations are available in either Leek or Cheadle.

Tuck Shop: The site has a tuck shop which sells a variety of items and is open during the weekends.

Warden and Staff: The camp is staffed by a voluntary warden and at certain times by the Service Team.

Site map

Falling Down Event Two: The Dancers

Price: £65

Please note that there is very very little indoor accommodation available at this event - if you have access needs that would require you to sleep indoors, please get in touch to discuss this.

Catering: Full catering is on offer at additional cost of £20. No kitchen facilities are available for you to use otherwise - if you have access needs that would require you to have kitchen access, please get in touch to discuss this.

Please email gm@fallingdown.chaosdeathfish.com with any questions and to discuss your character.
Payment details will be emailed out with booking confirmation.

Space is limited so booking will be operated on a first come first serve basis - staggered payment options can be arranged.

Event Guide

Welcome to the event guide for Falling Down's second event, “The Dancers.” We hope to provide you with all the relevant information you need to enjoy the weekend. If you would like some clarification, please get in touch: gm@fallingdown.chaosdeathfish.com

IC Premise

After the death of Lilith the Liberator, so-called Fatima of the Eighth Tribe, on her Crusade against the Z'bri, the Fallen have had to flee Hom and relocate to Magog, an abandoned Joshuan village from where the relics used to make Lilith were allegedly stolen. Amid increased Z'bri activity, surrounded by Squats, and facing even more hostility than normal from the Tribes, the Fallen must work out how to survive, and how to thrive.

We strongly encourage players and crew alike to prepare music, poetry, song, dance any any other performance pieces they feel are appropriate to the setting and their character. This is an entirely optional thing but we would love to see and hear how the Fallen express themselves - particularly relevant to this event, as it is themed around The Dancers (Agnes and Dahlia).

The Site

The event is being held at Sherratt's Wood Camp Site in Staffordshire. Players are invited to camp, either on the “new field” (entirely OC) or the “Camping Field” (entirely IC - please camp in your Cells if at all possible). Crew will camp in the “new field.”

Everywhere aside from the toilet block are considered IC areas; you should not store important IC items (like drugs or crafted items) in OC areas except when you are there as well.

You can sleep in the IC area if you wish (as above). If you are asleep during Time In, it is perfectly acceptable for someone to gently wake you and inform you that they have injured or killed your character.

You are responsible for providing your own IC light sources and we strongly encourage you to do so. Except in emergencies, modern torches or extra-bright LED lanterns are not acceptable, as such items are exceedingly rare IC. Please use electric candles, paraffin-burning storm lanterns (held low if you take them into combat) or electric lanterns that you have muffled/disguised somehow (for example, by wrapping red or yellow acetate around the glass/plastic casing) as IC light sources.

There is an open-air chapel near the camping field that will be strictly off-limits at all times throughout the event. It will be clearly marked.

Please note that although you can roam freely throughout most of the site, part of it will be marked off to serve as the “River of Dream” area; we will inform you of where this is in the pre-event briefing on the day. We will also be using various portions of the site to represent further-away areas at various points over the weekend; please be conscious of this if you decide to wander around.

Checking In

Upon arrival on site, please come to the Askey Lodge, which is where check-in will be. Once you have told us that you’re on site, and received your character pack (containing any lammies, ribbons and drugs your character is entitled to), then you can get to work unpacking and getting into character. Please also bring your weapons along for checking at this point – we will not provide you with your check-in pack unless your weapons have been checked. Please note that we will not provide you with a reference card for your character's abilities, so please make sure you make any notes you think you might require!

Car Parking

Car parking is available near the Askey Lodge.

Times, Arrival and Time-In

You may arrive on site any time after 4pm on Friday (please do not arrive before this time except by prior arrangement, as doing so will negatively affect your enjoyment of the event). Time In will be called at 8pm (at which point we will turn out the lights in the playing area), and Time Out will be called at 2am on Sunday.

We will be operating a “softer” Time In from 1am-9am on Saturday morning. There is no meaningful difference in the rules or what your characters are capable of during this period, but Guide support will be limited and there will be significantly fewer NPCs sent out.

You must be off site by 2pm at the very latest on Sunday, with no exceptions.

Catering

For those that have bought a catering ticket, you will receive 5 meals from Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast. These meals will be provided free of charge IC to those who have OC paid for them. The IC caterers, a small Cell of Lightbringers, are known to be above reproach and their food is noteworthy for never having made anyone ill. What this means is that although the caterers' characters are there and worth interacting with (they may know useful things, or just be fun to talk to!) the food itself is not and will not be a plot point - you won't get IC poisoned from eating food you've paid for OC!

Breakfast will be at 9am, lunch/dinner at 1pm, dinner/tea at 7pm on Friday and 7.30pm on Saturday. If possible, please bring your own IC-appropriate plates, bowls, cutlery and drinking vessel(s).

The kitchen in the Askey Building is for the caterers only; neither players nor crew will have any access to the kitchen although tea, coffee etc. will be available throughout.

Directions to the site

Address: Sherratt's Wood Scout Camp, Morrilow Heath, Leigh. Staffordshire. ST10 4PF

From Stafford:

  • Take the B5066 from Stafford to Sandon
  • At the Dog and Dublet Public House, turn Left onto the A51
  • Take the second right turn towards Hilderstone (B5066) and continue through the village past the church
  • Take the next right onto Hall Lane
  • Continue along Hall Lane until you get to a tee junction
  • Turn right at the tee junction and continue for approximately 1 mile to crossroads
  • At crossroads (Grid Ref SJ 987 351) turn right, and campsite is on the left.

Google Maps link ← This shows the right location.

Site information and regulations

It is a requirement that all who use the camp site act in a reasonable and proper manner with regard to their personal behaviour, their care of the facilities, the conduct of activities, the duty of care, risk assessment and health & safety issues.

Site map

Falling Down: The Fates

Price:

  • £50 before 30th September 2015
  • £60 after 30th September 2015

Refund Policy

If you cancel your booking more than four weeks before the event we will fully refund your payment. If you cancel between 4 and 2 weeks before the event we will refund you half your booking fee. If you cancel your booking less than two weeks before the event then we will be unable to offer a refund.

Event Guide

Welcome to the event guide for Falling Down's third event, “The Fates”. We hope to provide you with all the relevant information you need to enjoy the weekend. If you would like some clarification, please get in touch: gm@fallingdown.chaosdeathfish.com

IC Premise

After Agnes' transformation, life in Magog was not much different. Relations with the Leox squats improved somewhat, and both the Boarhead Confederacy and the Oneida seemed to reduce their attacks directed towards the settlement. But the Z'bri still lurk to both the East and West, Lilith's prophecy still hangs heavy in the air, and Vimary is not yet silent…

We strongly encourage players to think about their character's attitudes towards death, relationships and family. This is an entirely optional thing but it's particularly relevant to this event, as it is themed around The Fates (Baba Yaga, Eva and Magdalen).

The Site

The event is being held at John's Lee Wood Camp Site in Leicestershire. Most players will be sleeping indoors, and should have had information sent to them about where they will be camping (in either the Harry Walker or Alan Gutteridge Cabins - communal areas will be IC but bunk rooms OC). Crew who are sleeping in bunks will be either in one of those two cabins, or the Collier Hut (entirely OC). Any crew who wish to camp, and any players wanting to camp OC, should do so in either the Deer or Peewit glades. Players wishing to camp IC should do so in either the Thrush, Fieldmouse, Wren or Adder glades.

Everywhere else, aside from the toilet block, log sleeping shelters and the chapel are considered IC areas; you should not store important IC items (like drugs or crafted items) in OC areas except when you are there as well.

You can sleep in the IC area if you wish (as above). If you are asleep during Time In, it is perfectly acceptable for someone to gently wake you and inform you that they have injured or killed your character.

You are responsible for providing your own IC light sources and we strongly encourage you to do so. Except in emergencies, modern torches or extra-bright LED lanterns are not acceptable, as such items are exceedingly rare IC. Please use electric candles, paraffin-burning storm lanterns (held low if you take them into combat) or electric lanterns that you have muffled/disguised somehow (for example, by wrapping red or yellow acetate around the glass/plastic casing) as IC light sources.

There is an open-air chapel that will be strictly off-limits at all times throughout the event. It will be clearly marked. Please also avoid the log sleeping shelters.

Please note that although you can roam freely throughout most of the site, part of it (likely the Badger glade) will be marked off to serve as the “River of Dream” area; we will inform you of where this is in the pre-event briefing on the day. We will also be using various portions of the site to represent further-away areas at various points over the weekend; please be conscious of this if you decide to wander around.

Checking In

Upon arrival on site, please come to the Dick & Phil Cabin, which is where check-in will be. Once you have told us that you’re on site, and received your character pack (containing any lammies, ribbons and drugs your character is entitled to), then you can get to work unpacking and getting into character. Please also bring your weapons along for checking at this point – we will not provide you with your check-in pack unless your weapons have been checked. Please note that we will not provide you with a reference card for your character's abilities, so please make sure you make any notes you think you might require!

Car Parking

Car parking is available near the entrance.

Times, Arrival and Time-In

You may arrive on site any time after 4pm on Friday (please do not arrive before this time except by prior arrangement, as doing so will negatively affect your enjoyment of the event). Time In will be called at 8pm (at which point we will turn out the lights in the playing area), and Time Out will be called at 2am on Sunday.

We will be operating a “softer” Time In from 1am-9am on Saturday morning. There is no meaningful difference in the rules or what your characters are capable of during this period, but Guide support will be limited and there will be significantly fewer NPCs sent out.

You must be off site by 2pm at the very latest on Sunday, with no exceptions.

Catering

For those that have bought a catering ticket, you will receive 5 meals from Friday dinner to Sunday breakfast. These meals will be provided free of charge IC to those who have OC paid for them. The IC caterers, a small Cell of Lightbringers, are known to be above reproach and their food is noteworthy for never having made anyone ill. What this means is that although the caterers' characters are there and worth interacting with (they may know useful things, or just be fun to talk to!) the food itself is not and will not be a plot point - you won't get IC poisoned from eating food you've paid for OC!

Breakfast will be at 9am, lunch/dinner at 1pm, dinner/tea at 7pm on Friday and 7.30pm on Saturday. If possible, please bring your own IC-appropriate plates, bowls, cutlery and drinking vessel(s).

The kitchen in the Harry Walker Cabin is for the caterers only; players and crew will have access to the kitchen in the Alan Gutteridge Cabin. Tea, coffee etc. will be available throughout.

Directions to the site

Address: John's Lee Wood Scout Campsite, Markfield Lane, Markfield, Leicestershire, LE67 9PS

From M1 Junction 22 - Take the A50 towards Leicester (SE) to the first roundabout & turn 1st left onto Markfield Lane. Continue down Markfield Lane for 1.4km/0.85miles & then turn left on an un-named track at grid reference SK 507100 & continue to the top of the track, passing straight on through a steel gate. The car park entrance is the 2nd gate on the right at grid reference SK 504105. (See map link)

For Sat Nav enter Latitude & Longitude (DO NOT use postcode) N 52.689699, W -1.256137

Streetmap link

Site information and regulations

1.
We expect all visitors to observe our policies on; Health & Safety, Environmental, Security & the Scout Associations Child Protection Policy. These are on display at the warden’s cabin. In the interests of safety, Trees are NOT to be climbed. No animals are to be caught/trapped onsite.

2.
Vehicles carrying heavy tents & food etc. may go up the drive, with the duty warden’s permission, to unload, but must stay on the main driveway at all times & then be returned to the car park within 1 hour. The vehicles will not be allowed back up the driveway until you are ready to pack up to leave the site. The barrier is not to be operated by campers except in an emergency.

3.
For the safety of our campers/wildlife/staff & to avoid damage to the track, please observe the 10 mph speed limit & please use hazard flashers while driving on the site.

4.
Do not light fires on the grass or on sites without a fire slab. Altar fires are to be used on all sites with no concrete slab. Do not empty altar fires on to the site. Do Not leave fires burning unattended. (We have altar fires & grids available. Please ask the Duty Wardens if you require one.)

5.
No pits or holes of any sort are to be dug on the campsite. Wood with paint, glue, resin or any other treatments must not be burnt on this campsite. Doing so is against the Environment Agency rules & could lead to you being prosecuted.

6.
Please inform all members of your group to;
A/ Put rubbish of all kinds in the skip on the car park or take it with them.
B/ Respect & look after our beautiful & varied wildlife, trees & plants etc. & NOT climb trees.
C/ Not take short cuts through fences, surrounding properties or other camper’s sites & to avoid roped/fenced off areas & not to enter the Sleeping Shelter area unless you have booked one. Anyone found climbing/damaging the perimeter fence may be asked to leave the campsite.
D/ Abide by the camp sites rules & policies at all times.

7.
Please leave sites/cabins clean & tidy, as you would expect to find them. E.g. Hearths cleared of ashes & rubbish. Unburnt natural wood stacked neatly by the slab/altar fire, pallet wood returned to the woodpile & cabins swept & mopped. Fridge/Freezer emptied & cleaned & left ON. Worktops to be cleaned.

8.
PLEASE ENSURE THAT ANY KEYS ENTRUSTED TO YOU HAVE BEEN RETURNED BEFORE YOU LEAVE OR YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE TOTAL COST OF SUPPLYING NEW KEYS & FITTING NEW LOCKS. PLEASE DO NOT TAKE CABIN KEYS OFFSITE UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO BY A WARDEN.

9.
Do not, for any reason, cut a tree of any sort. This could be dangerous & we have a preservation order on the site. (Damaged trees will be charged for) Fallen branches are all around the site & there is often timber & logs on the woodpiles opposite the shower block (watch out for nails). Please return all unused timber & logs to the correct woodpile before you leave the site.

10.
Cycles are not to be ridden on the site for any reason, as they damage the sites & are a danger to other people on the site who cannot hear them coming.

11.
Please notify the warden before you are ready to leave, so that they can check the site/cabin with you before you leave site. The Dick & Phil Cabin & the Collier Hut need to be emptied, cleaned & ready for inspection by 5pm on day of departure from October to the end of March & 6pm the rest of the year. The Alan Gutteridge Cabin & the Harry Walker Cabin need to be emptied, cleaned & ready for inspection by 3pm on day of departure throughout the year.

12.
Dogs are not encouraged on the campsite. However, if they must be brought on the site they must be good tempered & must stay on a lead at all times. The owner is responsible for cleaning up all droppings immediately. We reserve the right to ask for the removal of any dog which, in a warden’s opinion, is causing a nuisance in any way.

13.
Please note that all breakage’s/damage must be reported to the warden as soon as possible & will be charged for. If you find any damage on arrival at your site/cabin it is your responsibility to report it to the warden immediately to avoid being blamed/charged.

14.
Please do not pitch any tents until you have checked-in with the warden & agreed on a site. If you do & the site has been booked by someone else, you will be asked to move. Tents are NOT to be pitched on The Green.

15.
All camp fees & any charges applicable must be paid to the warden before leaving site. Failure to do this will result in an invoice being sent with additional admin. charges included. Payments to be cash or a cheque payable to ‘John’s Lee Wood Campsite’.

16.
Any Fire Extinguishers or Fire Blankets used without just cause or damaged in any way will be charged for.

17.
Do not let off Loud Bangers, Flares or Fireworks as this causes problems with our neighbours, the local Gamekeepers & the police.

18.
Electrical appliances are NOT to be used outside of the cabins. Campers/visitors are entirely responsible for the safety & correct use of any appliances that they bring on site & for any damage whatsoever that those appliances may cause. Generators are NOT permitted on site without the consent of the Head Warden on each separate occasion & must be designed/operated to cause minimum noise on site. Campers/visitors are NOT to make any alterations or adjustments whatsoever to any of the electrical equipment.

19.
We do NOT hold a licence for TV reception by campers/visitors & use of reception equipment is NOT permitted. The showing of DVD’s/films is a breach of licensing laws unless YOU buy an MPLC licence. Failure to purchase a licence can render YOU & John’s Lee Wood Campsite liable to prosecution.

20.
When arriving or departing the site, please ensure that parents have been told to park on the car park & walk to your site/cabin after reporting to the Wardens Cabin.

21.
ALL injuries/accidents occurring on site MUST be reported to a member of staff immediately. If the emergency services have been called you MUST inform a warden immediately.

22.
An adult MUST supervise all play activities on site at all times as JLW cannot be held responsible for accidents or injuries while playing on the site.

23.
All campers & visitors are required to respect a quiet period from midnight to 7am.

24.
Requesting a booking at John’s Lee Wood Campsite is deemed to be acceptance of our rules & our policies.

Hot water is available free of charge in the toilet block.

Cold water taps are available for filling buckets/water containers at the Ladies end of the shower block.

Hot showers are available in the toilet block. (The showers operate on a single token which can be purchased from the Wardens or the Providore)

We hope you have a safe & pleasant visit & we thank you for coming to John’s Lee Wood.

Safety Warning

STOAT CAMPSITE IS CURRENTLY ROPED OFF DUE TO DANGEROUS TREES IN THAT AREA.
PLEASE ENSURE EVERYONE IS AWARE & BE ESPECIALLY CAREFUL NOT TO RUN INTO THE ROPES NOW IT'S GETTING DARKER.

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