Who may attend the magefair? Anyone who can practice arcane magic is welcome. Proof of ability will be required upon arrival. Those who wish may bring a single guest, provided they register beforehand. Please note that practioners of the hidden art MUST register beforehand, regardless of arcane spellcasting ability. As an additional note, this magefair is restricted to established PCs and NPCs who are currently in the Forgotten Realms and are not otherwise engaged in adventuring.
A list of current attendees is available here.
NOTE: Preregistration is still open.
What is a magefair? A magefair is a gathering of arcane spellcasters from across the land who meet for the purpose of exchanging ideas, spells, and items. It is also a chance for otherwise reclusive wizards to meet their peers and occasionally engage in a little fireball competition. For more information consult Magic of Faerun.
When is the magefair being held? Highharvestide. Come on in. Preregistration ends on Eleint 30th (on April 22nd).
Where is the magefair being held? Approximately 10 miles east-northeast of Waterdeep. As inns and other creature comforts will not be available until the opening of the magefair, visitors are encouraged to remain in Waterdeep until the magefair opens. Notices and criers will be within the city to notify you when the fair has begun. Claustrophobes and creatures of extreme dimensions may find the environment of the magefair uncomfortable, for which we apologize.
Why have a magefair? Few PCs have had the chance to attend a magefair, despite the fact that they are held on a regular basis. This gives people a chance for exposure. Please note that all prices will be listed as a percentage (ie, 110%) referring to published costs, and that characters are not permitted to purchase magic or devices not available in their edition.
How does the magefair work? Those with booths have links that list their inventory and prices (listed by percentage). The owners of said items have links to their e-mail address to which the proposal may be sent. Contests have their own page, to which participants may send their results, which will be tallied by an independant judge. For direct spell trades, please feel free to contact individual attendees directly. Please read all descriptions carefully before proceeding.
What type of security is available? In addition to the small army of priests, wizards, rogues, and warriors on standby, the magefair is cloaked with an Exclusive Essence, allowing only those with the proper authority to use magic freely. Divination is available for use by all casters at all times.
Guests are screened through know alignment and other magics and the results of these divinations will be made available through the attendee listings if either chaos or evil are revealed. Psionics will be controlled through even stricted methods, though further details will not be revealed here for the sake of security.
All security arrangements are being overseen by a senior paladin and a senior priest of the collective gods of good and neutrality, which can be verified through communing with the power of your choice.