EnchantiCon 2025

Are you wondering how to get started playing tabletop games but don't know where to begin? Or perhaps, are you looking to expand your horizons beyond Dungeons and Dragons? Host Meadow Lawson is here to open up a whole new world of fun, exciting and inclusive role-playing games! Whether you are looking to play a sultry vampire, a woodland princess or a moody teenager, there is a TTRPG out there that is right for you. No experience required, this session is open to anyone with an interest in gaming and an eagerness to learn.

Words, mixtures, and gadgets are story tools with a multicultural appeal. Their commonalities throughout cultures and history lend validity to contemporary stories of magic and encourage us to embrace the extraordinary. In this session, join panelists as they discuss the influence of multicultural magical representations - Pele (fire), Simurgh (wind), Mama Wata (water) - in fantasy, and build magic to embrace the fantastical in our lives. We will discuss the elemental five, deconstruct spells and potions for each, and watch segments in visual media where multicultural spells, potions and tech storytelling tools are utilized. Spells, potions and pens will be provided. Simply bring your curiosity!

Fantasy is often our ticket to reimagining ourselves and our world. It’s no surprise a medium like D&D has inspired many different people to express their own story. That success has even translated into storytelling adaptations, like The Legend of Vox Machina. Why does D&D present such a valuable opportunity to develop diverse characters? What makes fantasy a great platform for different kinds of storytelling? Join us on our quest to uncover what makes for compelling characters and stories!