Challenge Period:  December 1st, 2025, to January 31st, 2026 Total Reward:   1 XP  (Granted upon successful submission of the recipe entry.) The Quest: Culinary Lore of the Dawn Lands The Winter Event demands more than just sharp steel; it requires nourishment, warmth, and the preservation of culture . This challenge calls upon the artisans, cooks, hunters, brewers, and bakers of Dawn Lands to immortalize a piece of their character's heritage in a tangible, edible form. This

Challenge Period:  January 5th, 2026 to February 3rd, 2026 ( 30 Days Straight ) Total Reward:   1 XP  (Awarded only upon successful completion of all 30 days  in the challenge period.) The Goal Commit to completing 100 repetitions  of the approved exercises   every single day  between January 5th to Feb 3rd. This is a 30-day straight commitment —no rest days allowed! Important:  The 100 repetitions do not  need to be done all at once, and they can be mixed up. You can break t

Challenge Period:  November 24th to December 23rd ( 30 Days Straight ) Total Reward:   1 XP  (Awarded only upon successful completion of all 30 days  in the challenge period.) The Goal Commit to completing 100 repetitions  of the approved exercises   every single day  between November 24th and December 23rd. This is a 30-day straight commitment —no rest days allowed! Important:  The 100 repetitions do not  need to be done all at once, and they can be mixed up. You can break t

As the light of the long Summer begins to fade and the cold of Tári Hiemalta  ( November ) settles in, it is the perfect time to seek knowledge and wisdom while sheltered from cold winter nights. The Challenge:  Read the epic tale,   Legends of Daer: Champions of the Sun , by R. S. Howell. Your Task:  Read the entire book, and write up something you liked about the book and discuss on our discord book club channel or on our facebook chat group. If you complete this task you w

Come up with your heraldry (that is like the family crest or the symbol that goes on a shield or banner). If you need any help please contact Sgt. Brannith Marius. Once you are finished send it to thedawnlandslarp@gmail.com Be sure to include your real name, character name, class, culture, and household/liege lord (if any). Dates : December 1st 2025 to February 28th 2026 Reward: 1 XP

Write up, and send us, your character background! Talk about their history, their relatives, previous adventures or anything else that you feel is important. Remember, most of the portal gate ways went silent centuries ago (except for the one to the Orc home world), so if your character is a "new arrival" to the Dawn Lands then please explain why. Email this to thedawnlandslarp@gmail.com , be sure to include your real name, character name, class, culture, and household with l

The big day! On this day we will hopefully be placing our shaped logs into place. The following items are required gloves, safety classes, work clothes, and boots. Reward : 1 XP Date : Saturday January 17th (date may change depending on winter camping event) Special deal! : Households that want “their own” structure come in full force! What you cut you keep for your own wooden cabin/structure.

On this day we will start shaping the logs and come up with our plans for our first structure.  Gloves, work clothes, and safety glasses are required. If you have a saw and hand ax please bring that. Two handed axes are not great for this. Also, just to be safe, bring your first aid kit. Reward : 1 XP Date : Saturday Dec 20th (in person) Special deal! : Households that want “their own” structure come in full force! What you cut you keep for your own wooden cabin/structure.

On this day we will cut down trees, move branches, set up bonfires for the January winter camping event, and then drag off logs to dry and settle for the next stage of this training. No equipment or tools will be needed, but if you want to bring your own you can. Please bring gloves and work clothes. Spectators are welcome, but they will be giving duties such as water bearing. The date may change due to weather. Bring a shovel if you have one, we may be digging footers for ou

This challenge offers players a chance to fine-tune their mechanics, clarify rules, and ensure their character sheet is perfectly aligned with the latest Dawn Lands ruleset. The Reward:  Completing this session successfully earns your character 1 XP . I. Session Purpose and Format The Virtual Character Review is an optional one-on-one session conducted virtually (via a voice or video call platform) with members of the administrative team. Who Will Be Present? The Administrati

You will learn all the important things about being a player character, and the differences between PC, NPCs, Loremaster, Merchants, and Admin. We will also cover how combat works and non-combat players. Special rules will be covered like neutral/safe zones, character aspects, and how character creation works and more! Reward:   1 XP per meeting attended  (up to a maximum of 2 XP  total for attending both sessions). Dates : Friday evening January 9th Saturday morning January

In the unforgiving cold of Hrimnir, Festiva, Frostia, and Verdalia , survival relies on skill, planning, and preparedness. A true survivor doesn't just fight; they build, they mend, and they improve their means of survival. This challenge encourages you to create a tangible, practical item that enhances your character's immersion, your household's defense, or another player's kit. You must design and create one (1) physical, LARP-appropriate item that fits one of the followin

For those that wish to take on the role of Loremaster, or help write quests, or both. This training is vital for expanding the scope and quality of our events. We look forward to seeing the next generation of Loremasters step forward! Open to everyone, even if you do not plan to be a Loremaster. We will be holding this in two virtual meetings scheduled throughout December 2025 and January 2026. Each meeting will cover the same topics, but we will do two so that people have a

Challenge Goal:  To narratively resolve the events surrounding the Court of Lullin and the Crimson Harvest, cementing your character's state and actions into the official Dawn Lands lore. Every story submitted will directly influence the narrative details of the next major event.  Event Focus:  Your story must cover your character's activities during the period known as Court of Lullin that occurred during the Crimson Harvest fall festival. I. Submission Requirements (The Thr

Event administration, tickets, check in, legal documentation, and volunteer hospitality. We will be holding this in two virtual meetings scheduled throughout December 2025 and January 2026. Each meeting will cover the same topics, but we will do two so that people have a chance to attend one if they miss the other. You may attend both for XP if you like. For each meeting you attend you will gain 1 XP, if you stay until the end of the meeting, camera turned on.  This will be h

The most critical roles in the Dawn Lands LARP often belong to the Non-Player Characters (NPCs) . They are the guards, monsters, merchants, spies, and civilians who bring the world to life. This challenge is for players interested in learning how to effectively embody these roles, provide dynamic combat, and drive the overarching narrative. We will cover role-playing non-player characters, acting out temporary combat roles, and enhancing player immersion. The rules for being