New Players: This is something simple anyone can do.
There are three holes at the bottom of each badge. You can use these to attach up to three Badge Charms.
Every session one or more Badge Charms will be available that are awarded for completing a task created by the player whose character is offering the Charm. The overview for the session will explain who is offering Charms. Sometimes it will also tell you what you need to do to earn one but often you will need to approach the character offering them and ask.
Example: Marus is looking for help deciphering an ancient tome. Anyone who completes translation of a page will receive a Scroll Charm.
At the end of the session, when you turn in your badge, you may remove and keep any charms you earned once the Archivist has made a note that you earned. them. You can't earn more than three a session and you can't wear a charm from a previous session.
When you have earned a total of 6 Badge Charms, you get an extra "advance" for your character (like an experience point, used to improve existing abilities or add new ones).
If you earn more than 6, your total is reduced by 6 when you earn your advance so if after a session you end up credited for earning 8 Charms your total is reduced to 2 and you get your advance.
Badge Charms are entirely player driven. If you have an idea for an offering, reach out to the staff by emailing gatewaylarp@gmail.com with the title "Badge Charm Idea". Explain the task you would like to present and what your Charm would look like.
You will need to have materials to provide at least 12 Charms. You can have more on hand if you like, but when you run out of Charms no one can earn one. Make sure you have a way to attach the Charms to the badge. Clips, string, ribbon - you can be creative but make sure the Charms will be secure.
There are few limits to the Badge Charm tasks. Participate in arena practice or an eating contest. What about a cooking contest? Help make banners to decorate the Ram's Head. Contribute to a book of legends. Whatever you choose should take less than a half hour and if materials are required, you need to provide them.
