I will be running a prelude this Sunday, probably starting around 2000 GMT.
A maximum of one PC will survive, but there is no guarantee of a survivor.
The following restrictions apply to character creation:
Race: Human, half-elf, or elf only
Class: non-druid, non-paladin, non-cleric
Alignment: non-chaotic
If you want to be able to utilize the standard issue equipment for this prelude, medium armor proficiency, shield proficiency, and ability to use a longsword will be necessary.
If you plan to participate, you should also try to think of what your character's greatest triumph and greatest failure were, pre-Darkening.