And welcome to the wonderful world of Faerie, everyone! I hope you're excited.

First of all, you'll be entering through the faerie gate. It kinda looks like a giant pizza oven wreathed in orangey-pink and purple faerie fire. Very pretty.

Inside, you'll be entering the Unseelie Court. Since the Unseelie are nocturnal by nature, at best the natural lighting is a perpetual twilight, but in some places, it is completely dark, lit only with faerie lights of various kinds.

You're welcome to explore the area, and you may proceed either individually, in pairs, or in small groups. It is possible that you may find yourselves separated even if you start off together. If you want an Event Buddy or two and don't already have one, you're welcome to use this post to divvy up into groups.

It's possible (even likely) that you may run into various members of the Unseelie while there. Some may be benign, others may become aggressive. However, since virtually everyone is going in as immortals, they shouldn't pose any truly serious dangers. After all, Faerie itself does not want any of you to die.

Please do keep in mind that Faerie wants you all to stay. Badly. It will try to confuse you, and make your paths seem labyrinthine. And it will try to make you WANT to be there. Remember your questionnaires? Shortly after your arrival, you will be immediately presented with the temptations of your favorite sweets, guilty pleasures and ultimate desires--and they'll be the best possible versions of them you've ever encountered. The food IS real, but it's enchanted to dull the senses and willpower and be very, very addictive. Consider that your warning.

Also, shortly after you begin exploring, Faerie will try to wrap you in illusion scenarios. (The Fade nightmares from Dragon Age are very similar to what Faerie will try to pull on you.) Some might be pleasant. Others, not so much. The exact contents of the illusions are up to you guys, but it should be something that will appeal to everyone in the group who is affected. (If you can't think of anything, Ash and I can create something for you.) Some of you may be able to see through it and escape being affected at all. In some cases, perhaps only certain members of a starting group will end up in the illusion. Yes, it will be possible to break free on your own after sensing that things are Not Quite Right. Some of you might need to be rescued by others--and anyone can rescue anyone, but do make sure all group members are OK with it before barging into their dreams. Keep in mind that EVERYTHING in these scenarios is an illusion or a glamour, and the only real stuff is the food.

Also keep in mind that, in Faerie, reality is often what you make it to be. Willing certain things tends to make them happen.

Any questions? Let us know! Otherwise, happy exploring! ^_^