Betrothals and Betrayals

Wellington
#1

Lady Bathurst has invited a number of eligible young ladies and gentleman to stay at Albion Hall, in the hope of finding a suitable match for her only daughter. However, behind the polite conversation and pleasant surroundings lurks many a dark secret and hidden agenda…

Inspired by the works of Jane Austen and Susanna Clarke

Cast [Note: Still subject to change]
Lady Bathurst (F) mistress of Albion Hall Sophie
Caroline Bathurst (F) daughter of Lady Bathurst, heiress to Albion Hall Ellen
Mortimer Gray (M) the local vicar Chris R
Nathanial Delaney (M) an aloof young gentleman Tetrajak
[b]George Windham /b an amiable young gentleman Nick P
[b]Charlotte Windham /b George’s sister; a very sophisticated young lady Sam W
Mrs Baxter (F) a somewhat foolish woman Karen
Emily Baxter (F) a sensible young lady Evie
Anne Baxter (F) a troubled young lady Jenni
Louise Baxter (F) a rather frivolous young lady Randy
Captain Lambert (M) a dashing officer Bryn
[b]Lord Foxglove /b a mysterious nobleman Jaratt
Lord Ambergris (M) a likewise mysterious nobleman Frank

To register for this game send me an email with your character preferences (either a specific character or a general type of character). Those who want to will have the opportunity to demonstrate their accomplishments (e.g. singing, poetry recital) for the entertainment of the other guests. Please let me know if you’d like to give an in-game performance.

When: Saturday, 4 December, meet 7pm for 7:30 start
Where: Turnbull House
Cost: $10 NZLARPs members, $12 non-members
Contact: catnipmousegames at gmail.com

#2

The following site has some useful tips for easy ladies regency costuming:

thewellingtonhistoricalcostumeso … ies-i.html

#3

Ah, this was so much fun. I wish I could play it again.

#4

Betrothals and Betrayals is almost full now. However, you can still email me if you’re interested in playing. Some of the players have only provisionally confirmed their availability and I am happy to run a waiting list (obviously character choice will be limited). If there seems to be a lot of demand then there’s always the potential to rerun next year.

#5

Alas, I’m on a four day training course just before it, and will probably be too tired. But can probably make it at short notice if you get stuck with a cancellation.

#6

Ive never let being alseep affect my roleplay :slight_smile:

#7

Yeah, but you’re a more people person than I am. :slight_smile:

#8

There’s a vacancy for a male role just opened up. Please get in touch if interested.

#9

I’ve just emailed out all the character sheets. So let me know if you’re expecting one and it doesn’t arrive.

BTW, so far we don’t have any volunteers for performing at this soiree. If anyone would like a chance to display their accomplishments let me know.

#10

Photos: flickr.com/photos/wgtnlarp/s … 525887554/

Others have more.

#11

Thanks Donna (and Idiot) for coming down and running a great game!

Not at all how I imagined it would end up, but in a really good way :slight_smile:

#12

How did it go?

#13

Different from the first run - more betrayal, less betrothal. But it seemed like a good time was had by all.

#14

Those devious Wellingtonians

#15

Oh no! I liked all the happy endings in the first run.

And the setting looks fantastic!

#16

Turnbull House: pretty as well as cheap.

#17

Costume squeee! :smiley: Y’all looked fantastic.

#18

A sad ending? :cry:

#19

For some. Those who deserved it, mostly. But other things went swimmingly.

#20

From the pictures it looks like at least Caroline and Ambergris got their happy ending. Yay!