Sewanee, October 4-6

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Genuinely this was a fantastic weekend. I’ve never been more invested in a story, and that’s the beauty of collaborative story telling. From strangers to friends, I spent a day growing with people through a shared experience we all helped to create. It’s inspiring. I can’t thank you enough 

“This event allowed me to nerd out with others and enjoy making jokes and celebrating awesome moments. I met new people and created bonds with others”

Playing this game gave me a chance to grow within myself. Although I was playing a fictional character, the things my character chose to do and how to react was my own intention. I was able to go through character growth of my own design, and it makes the idea of growth more attainable than it was a few hours ago.

This retreat was a wonderful experience that allowed for joint storytelling and for everyone at the table to effect what would happen next. It was a journey really touched me deeply as it fostered the traditional ark of a story in a very real way that reminds me of how everyone is going through their own story arks, constantly finishing and starting a new journey, that every ending is just another beginning. It’s a good reminder for everyone, and certainly one I needed to have.

Ealdsmyth is a wonderful addition to the TTRPG genre, with a unique and satisfying focus on the player experiencing their own Hero’s Journey. My experience was fulfilling, wide-ranging, and such a joy to experience with others who also love to tell a great story.

This game was not just a game. I was going through a tough time, and when I signed up, I thought it would be a nice distraction. But it was far more than that: it really was a spiritual retreat. I learned about myself and others, and how to move forward in the world with just a little more confidence, hope, and imagination. Many thanks to everyone involved!!

“The Saving Throws retreat at Sewanee was like nothing else I’ve ever been involved with. It took a roomful of perfect strangers and gave them permission and a brave space to explore their best, most heroic version of themselves in a matter of a weekend. As their mundane characters picked up the mantle of “hero,” I saw the players themselves growing in real time. 

I’m a high school theater teacher, and I had the privilege of leading some of these tabletop roleplaying sessions for the group. As an educator, I was utterly impressed at how many players worked out social deficits and philosophical dilemmas so adeptly and respectfully. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a group of people more excited about acquiring new knowledge! 

The players radiated intense delight during, in between, and immediately after the game sessions, making plans to run their own tabletop adventures using our Ealdsmyth system. I saw them grow into more confident and empathetic people within a matter of hours, which made me feel hopeful for their generation and for humanity as a whole. 

I would love to see future retreats using the Ealdsmyth system, and I’d love to be a part of them, as this felt like a resounding success!”