Weapons Policy
“The primary thing when you take a sword in your hands is your intention to cut the enemy, whatever the means.” – Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings
The Short Version – Quick as a Katana Slash!
- If it’s illegal in New York State, it’s a no-go inside the event venue. Period.
- Misuse your weapon or prop—like swinging it around in a crowded hall—and it’s deemed unsafe faster than you can say “samurai.” Which you, like me, very probably mispronounce.
- Unsafe gear? We’ll kindly ask you to stash it in your private lair (your room, car, or home).
- Bought a shiny new weapon at the con? Box it up pronto or let our staff peace-bind it with ninja-level precision. No showing it off until it’s secure!
- All props and weapons get a once-over by our crew. Even if it passed muster at another event—or last year’s Wonderplace—it’s subject to our approval here.
- Anything that screams “safety hazard” (think bulky costumes clogging the halls) might need to vanish from the scene.
Heads up: One staffer might give a thumbs-up, but if another challenges it, the Head of Security swoops in with the final call. And just because no one’s stopped you yet doesn’t mean it’s all good—stay sharp!
“In strategy, your spiritual bearing must not be any different from normal. Both in fighting and in everyday life, you should be determined though calm.” – Miyamoto Musashi
Why So Serious? Because We Care!
Normally, we’d kick this off with a wild, whimsical tale and some goofy pics (imagine a knight juggling swords!), but this is big-deal stuff. We want you and your fellow adventurers safe—no injuries, no legal woes. Let’s keep the epic vibes going strong!
Welcome to Wonderplace Alpha – Where Props Rule!
“The sword is the soul of the warrior.” – The Book of Five Rings
Wonderplace Alpha is thrilled to have you bring your prop weapons—after all, they’re the beating heart of Renfaire glory! But we’re indoors at a hotel, not storming a battlefield, and New York’s laws are a bit stricter than, say, Pennsylvania or Connecticut. We’ve forged this policy with that in mind, so everyone can shine without crossing blades with trouble.
Here’s the Weapons Policy rewritten as if I’m a warrior—fierce, direct, and ready for battle. No fluff, just the steel-cold truth, forged with quotes from The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi and other legendary texts. Adapted for Wonderplace Alpha in New York, with a voice that echoes the clang of blades and the roar of the fight. Let’s march into it, shield up, sword drawn!
Weapons Policy – The Warrior’s Code
“The primary thing when you take a sword in your hands is your intention to cut the enemy, whatever the means.” – Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings
Stand tall, kin of the blade! I see that gleam in your eye—your sword sings of glory, and I honor its edge. But this is Wonderplace Alpha, a stronghold in New York, and I, Head of Security for JME, guard this ground with iron will. I’ve no tolerance for fools who’d dishonor the way of the warrior. Heed my words, or face the reckoning.
The Short Code – Swift as a Strike
“In battle, if you make your opponent flinch, you have already won.” – Musashi
- If New York’s laws ban it, it’s banned here. No exceptions.
- Wield your weapon or prop like a coward—swinging wild in open ground—and I’ll name it unfit for this war.
- Unfit steel or gear? Stow it in your quarters—room, steed, or distant keep—or it’s gone.
- Claim a new blade from the merchants? Bind it in its sheath or let my guards peace-tie it. No baring it ‘til it’s sworn safe.
- Every weapon, every prop—my sentries inspect it. Past victories at other fields or old Wonderplace battles mean nothing here.
- If your gear risks blood—too wide, too unwieldy—it’s cast out. No debate.
One guard may nod, another may challenge. My word is final, etched in stone. Don’t think silence means victory—stay vigilant, or fall.
The Call to Honor
This is no jesting ground. I’d rather clash steel than scribe scrolls, but this matters. Keep your kin safe—spill no blood, draw no chains of law. We fight as one here.
Wonderplace Alpha – The Field of Valor
“The sword is the soul of the warrior.” – Musashi
Bring your weapons, your props—let them shine as badges of our craft! We’re no open plain; this is a hotel, a fortress under New York’s stern gaze, sharper than Pennsylvania’s or Connecticut’s softer lands. This code is our shield, tempered for the fight ahead.