Introduction
This year at Fallcon I've decided to try something a little different. This is a game I wrote for the Fantasy & Science Fiction Games Society at the University of Gloucestershire, and which was first run by my friend Axel in Toronto in 2001, then by the FSFG in early 2002 to mark Lorna Keen's birthday.
It was heavily influenced by Polly's great love of the Harry Potter books, and does mention names and locations from those books. No challenge to copyright is intended — this is a light-hearted fan tribute, not a serious simulation!
No knowledge of the Potter books is required, but the tone should borrow cheerfully from Jennings, St Trinians, Molesworth, the Famous Five and any other classic English school story. Chaps may be cads, bounders or decent fellows. A stiff upper lip and lashings of ginger beer remain mandatory.
Costume and Props
All characters are sixth formers visiting John Dee University. Uniform is entirely optional — anything from Victorian schoolwear to whatever you arrived at Fallcon in is absolutely fine.
A wand is encouraged! You’ll enjoy waving it about while attempting spells. A spellbook or satchel is also charming, but nothing is required — the game is meant to be fun, not homework.
How the Game Works
This is a simple, light-hearted freeform using a deliberately chaotic magic system. The game has one central area, but you may roam freely — it is set at a university Open Day, after all. Please avoid confusing the muggles. All players will receive name badges; please wear them!
