Chapter Open · Stag Weekend Chronicle

The Last March of Westoby

One final fellowship run before Oliver slips on the One Ring for life.

Date 10-12 April 2026
Realm Manchester
Groom Oliver Westoby
Best Man Owen (organiser)

The Fellowship

For attendees only, but clean enough to survive public daylight. This weekend tracks Olly's final unmarried campaign before the wedding chapter with Ffion begins.

Council of Questionable Heroes

The Reluctant Ringbearer

Olly

Groom and chaos magnet

Powered by burgers, suspicious air pressure, and heroic confidence on flat ground.

Steward of Logistics

Owen

Best man and route commander

Carries the run sheet, the emergency plan, and at least one spare crisis solution.

Gimli of LlanfairPG

Cai

Dwarven specialist and banter artillery

Short king energy with elite one-liners and unshakable stubbornness.

Rider of the Second Car

Tom

Driver and convoy stabiliser

Keeps wheels turning while everyone else debates snack ethics.

The Swift Guest Blade

Jack

Part-time fellowship striker

Appears for karting and Fazenda like a side-quest legend.

Keeper of Morale

Jona

Atmosphere maintainer

Can revive a fading room with one story and questionable confidence.

Watcher at First Light

Seb

Recon and recovery operations

First to spot danger, nearest kebab source, or both.

House Rules of the Road

  • No one left behind. If formation breaks, regroup at the nearest Five Guys.
  • Designated drivers: Owen and Tom.
  • Every stop gets a count before departure.

Quest Itinerary

Tap any event to open a full chapter card with map, details, requirements, and tactical notes.

Sealed

Booked and confirmed.

Tribute Paid

Already paid.

Coin on Arrival

Pay on the day.

Open Path

Flexible / may pivot.

Friday · The Fellowship Departs

Road miles, first feasts, neon arcades, and the first council of chaos.

Saturday · Muster of the Rohirrim

Second breakfasts, live-fire focus, then chaos resumes.

Sunday · There and Back Again

Recovery, checkout, one final feast, then the return route.

Accommodation

Penthouse, Flat 1

14 Turner Street, Manchester M4 1DZ

  • Check-in: From 15:00
  • Check-out: By 11:00
  • Access details are held by Owen and shared privately.
  • House mood: keep it respectful, keep it quiet, keep it plausible.
  • Nearest parking options are city-centre/NCP style and short-walk friendly.
Stealth Notes
  • Entry details are private and will be shared directly by Owen.
  • Noise discipline after late returns keeps the quest alive.
  • Bring your own flat supplies and enough morale fluids.

Transportation

Convoy Setup
  • Departure: LlanfairPG Park and Ride at 10:15 Friday.
  • Car One: Owen, Olly, Cai
  • Car Two (Tom driving): Tom, Jona, Seb
  • Jack joins separately for karting and Fazenda chapters.
  • Service stop can be declared if burger demand becomes critical.
Manchester Movement
  • Day activities are mostly reached by driving.
  • Evening chapters use walking / tram / bus flexibility.
  • If plans fracture: regroup at nearest Five Guys and reassemble.

Packing and Proof

Saturday shooting is strict: bring mandatory physical documents and send details to owenwest8@hotmail.co.uk ASAP.

Essential Kit
  • Physical photo ID.
  • Physical proof of address.
  • Overnight bag and standard survival kit.
  • Booze for the flat stash.
  • Chargers and power bank.
Optional but Elite
  • Golf glove, in case Trafford driving range reopens.
  • OTC meds and tactical snack rations.
  • Hydration salts for those who overestimate their power level.
  • Your LOTR leaf pin (issued by command).
  • Smart attire for Fazenda. Everywhere else: presentable chaos.

Hidden Contacts

For mild privacy on a public-shareable page, numbers stay sealed unless you answer the clue.

Answer is case-insensitive.

Owen (organiser) 07761753787
Olly 07912688032
Emergency - Dulcie 07842955127

Challenges and Side Quests

Unique missions built for this fellowship: a mix of team play, lore nonsense, tactical banter, and entirely avoidable bad decisions.

The One Ring Protocol Individual

The groom wears the One Ring token all weekend. Caught without it: immediate penalty decided by the nearest witness.

Gollum Decree Individual

Lowest score in any challenge gets the Gollum title for one hour and must refer to any burger as 'my precious'.

Council of Elrond Group

Each lad delivers a one-sentence quest memory with Olly. Best line wins glory; dead line means a forfeit.

Palantir Prophecy Team

Teams predict the next chaos event (late arrival, wrong turn, burger demand, etc.). Closest prophecy earns immunity.

Height of Men Individual

Any time Olly uses his vertical advantage for tactical gain, he must issue a dramatic speech in full ranger mode.

Gimli Clause Individual

Cai may invoke the Gimli Clause once per night: one dramatic challenge reroll with dwarven confidence.

Climbers Bane Individual

If Olly fails any trivial climb, step, or obstacle, he must accept the title 'Lord of the Ground Floor' for the next chapter.

Mount Doom Time Trial Team

At Big Depot, each team picks one climber to attempt a route in under the agreed timer. Fastest clean finish takes glory; slowest team leads the next chant for thirty seconds.

No Grip, No Glory Individual

Any climber who says 'this one looks easy' and then slips must complete the next route while delivering a dramatic Fellowship speech between moves.

The Chicane of Isengard Individual

At karting, best lap wins the title Rider of Rohan. Anyone who finishes last must announce every overtake attempt in race-commander voice for the rest of the stop.

Pit Wall Prophecy Team

Before the race starts, each team predicts podium order. Exact prediction earns immunity from one forfeit; worst prediction carries helmets and kit like loyal squires.

Gondor Marksmanship Trials Individual

At shooting, each lad calls their confidence level before first shots (low, medium, high). If performance misses their call by miles, they must accept a temporary title chosen by the group.

Trigger Discipline Tribunal Group

If anyone forgets a range safety instruction, the group triggers an instant tribunal: one dramatic accusation, one defence, one absurd sentence.

Burger Beacon Group

Whenever burger cravings trigger a route debate, the convoy votes by raised hand. Minority side owes next round of snacks.

Fazenda Fellowship Tax Group

Anyone who says 'I’m full' before the room agrees they are full must give a toast to the groom and explain which LOTR character they’re most like and why.

Khazad Combo Chain Team

At NQ64, teams choose three arcade games and post a combined score. Lowest total team performs a synchronized victory dance for the winning team.

Speak in Codeword Group

At Speak in Code, each lad gets a secret word. If caught saying it naturally in conversation, they gain a point; forced usage loses a point and invites immediate mockery.

The Sacred Quiz Team

Rapid-fire quiz across LOTR lore, Olly/Ffion history, and fellowship nonsense. Losing team takes a creative forfeit.

Second Breakfast Draft Team

Saturday morning, teams draft the perfect recovery breakfast from available options. Worst pitch by public vote must do clean-up duty at the flat before departure.

Photo Hunt of Middle-earth Team

Complete a scavenger list: dramatic skyline, cursed expression, improbable pose, and one accidental masterpiece.

IBS Omen Tracker Group

If suspicious atmospheric activity is detected around Olly, nearest witness records an Omen Point. Most Omen Points by Sunday earns the title 'Windlord'.

Quest for Fair Shares Group

No tabs, no freeloading, no vanishing wallets. Anyone who falls behind on fairness owes a public apology in medieval style.

Practical Notes

Money and Fairness
  • Most places are pay-on-day unless marked as already paid.
  • No tabs. Keep pace, settle fairly, and avoid wallet amnesia.
  • Fazenda has a £600 room minimum with Owen covering £30 per head.
Banter Protocol
  • Olly burger obsession is legally recognised as a route-planning factor.
  • Any suspicious atmospheric event may trigger an IBS Omen point.
  • Cai's Gimli energy remains a strategic advantage in all arguments.