So your character has been approved, your bags are packed and you've just arrived on site. What happens next? This will serve as an overall outline of what a game is like for a new player.
The first thing you will want to do is drop your belongs off wherever you will be sleeping! Most factions have open beds and you can always request a bed beforehand in the Lady's Lodge. If your bed is in one of the cabins in the field, make sure to bring a mattress pad and warm blankets (especially in winter).
Next, you'll want to check in! Head for the Tavern and hop in line(or if theres no line, head right in!). You will either pay there if you didn't pay beforehand, or verify that you did pay. Next is the fun part. A member of check in will help you make your very own character sheet. You'll then receive your starting coin and can purchase starting items or rituals if you are magically inclined. Don't be afraid to ask questions! they're here to help you have the best time possible. Congrats, you're almost ready!
Time to get in your costume and wait for game on! Nows the time to figure out how're you're coming into game, whether you're a brand new traveler searching for something, came across Arthorne by total accident, or you're a longtime native of the town showing your face for the first time for Market or Festival weekend! How does your Shadow Accord story start?
Its now 9pm, game on! Heres where you relax and have fun! play your character and go to that strange sound in the dark. Start interacting, make friends, share a drink, and get to know your fellow humans! How you respond is up to you. Try and connect with your faction, learn what's been going on in town. What you do is your choice, and remember, its more fun to go out and do and not as much to sit there all weekend. A fight may break out, characters could get drunk, anything could happen.
What a good time you've had. Now its Sunday at 2pm. A resonating cry rings across the woods. "GAAAAAAAMMMME!" Congrats! you've survived what was surely and exciting weekend full of fun. Meet out front of the Tavern and socialize with your fellow players. A few members of staff will give some closing announcements. Head back to your sleeping area and pack up your belongings and help clean up! If you are feeling extra generous, there are multiple ways you can help clean up the site, whether it be picking up the safety candles, cleaning the bathrooms, assisting crew clean up the tavern or helping ST pack up ST camp.