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====== What to Bring ======
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Whether it’s your first event or your fiftieth, this guide will help you pack for a safe, immersive, and fun Volaire experience.

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===== 🧳 Required Items =====

Every player **must bring** the following:

  * **Government-issued ID** – You must be at least 18 years old to attend.
  * **Signed Waiver** – All players must sign the event waiver at check-in.
  * **Appropriate Footwear** – Sturdy, close-toed shoes or boots are required at all times.
  * **Phys-Reps for Skills** – If your character uses weapons, spell packets, potions, or tools, you must bring a physical representation for each (see below).
  * **Costume** – You must be in genre-appropriate costume that fits your character’s race and class.
  * **Tent or Sleeping Gear** – If camping, you must bring your own sleeping setup.
  * **Food and Water** – You are responsible for your own meals and hydration during the event.

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===== 🪄 Phys-Reps and Gear =====

Volaire uses a **phys-rep (physical representation)** system for all items used in play. This includes:

  * **Weapons** – Must be approved boffer weapons that pass a safety check.
  * **Spell Packets** – Soft packets filled with birdseed or foam for spellcasting.
  * **Armor** – Represented by actual armor or appropriate costume that matches armor tags.
  * **Potions and Scrolls** – Must be phys-repped with labeled vials or scroll props.
  * **Tools or Roleplay Items** – Lockpicks, alchemy kits, holy symbols, etc., must have appropriate reps.

If you're unsure whether something is acceptable, bring it to Logistics for approval before game starts.

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===== 🧥 Costuming Guidelines =====

Costume should reflect your race and class, and be appropriate to a high-fantasy medieval setting.

Tips:
  * Avoid zippers, modern fabrics, logos, or visible electronics
  * Layers are ideal—Volaire can be cold or rainy at night
  * Consider weatherproof cloaks, gloves, or thermals beneath your garb

See also:  
[[operations:public:interactive_rulebook:core:costuming|Costuming Guidelines]]

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===== ⛺ Overnight Essentials =====

Most events run from Friday evening through Sunday morning.

Recommended overnight supplies:
  * Tent and sleeping bag or bedding
  * Pillow and extra blankets
  * Flashlight or lantern (in-world appropriate if possible)
  * Extra clothes and socks
  * Toiletries and hand sanitizer
  * Bug spray and sunscreen

Always prepare for **rain**, **cold nights**, or **muddy terrain**.

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===== 🍎 Food & Drink =====

Volaire does not provide meals unless specifically stated for a given event.

Bring:
  * Enough food for all meals (Friday night through Sunday morning)
  * Snacks that won’t spoil in the heat or cold
  * At least one gallon of drinking water per day
  * Reusable dishes, utensils, and a camp stove if needed

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===== 📋 Optional but Helpful =====

  * Notebook and pencil for taking notes or spells
  * Extra spell packets
  * Tape, glue, or repair supplies
  * Safety pins and sewing kit
  * Copies of your character sheet
  * IC-safe pouch or bag for in-game items

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===== 🚫 Prohibited Items =====

Do **not** bring:
  * Real weapons (steel blades, guns, etc.)
  * Alcohol or illegal substances
  * Pets
  * Modern tents or gear that detracts from immersion (unless cleared for medical needs)

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===== 💡 Final Checklist =====

  - [ ] ID and signed waiver  
  - [ ] Costume and footwear  
  - [ ] Sleeping gear and shelter  
  - [ ] Food and water  
  - [ ] Skill phys-reps (weapons, packets, potions, etc.)  
  - [ ] Approved character sheet  
  - [ ] Weather-appropriate clothing  
  - [ ] Sense of adventure  

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