In the aftermath of ruin, some rebuild. Others burn what’s left.

In Alex Pheby’s Waterblack, Nathan Treeves has returned as Master of the City of the Dead, while Sharli—once a sacrifice, now a trained God-Killer—seeks another chance to finish what she began. As forces gather and the Women’s Vanguard prepares for war, a final confrontation looms that will decide the fate of a shattered world.

In Anna Smith Spark’s A Sword of Gold and Ruin, Kanda and her family struggle to rebuild a fallen kingdom, carrying both hope and the weight of their past. As monsters and memories haunt their journey, they must confront the darkness within as much as the dangers ahead in this lyrical tale of beauty, brutality, and survival.

In Rafael Torrubia’s The Shipwright and the Shroudweaver, in a world where even the gods are gone, two figures known only by their crafts set out to stop a grieving sorceress from unleashing an ancient evil. Racing toward a distant northern kingdom, they face monsters, magic, and the ghosts of their past in a desperate fight for what remains.

About the event

Running time: 55 minutes

Venue: Upper Hall

Price: £11/£9 concession - In Person - or £6 Live Stream - (plus 50p booking fee)

This event takes place in person and is broadcast via live stream.

A recording of this event will be available to catch-up on our YouTube until Sunday 12th July 2026. Ticket holders and weekend pass owners will receive the catch-up link automatically after the festival. Please keep an eye on your SPAM.

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