Kings Landing, Baldur’s Gate, Ankh-Morpork, Camorr, what makes these imagined cities leap from the page when others fade into the backdrop? How do you grow a city from a name on a map to a complex character in its own right? How can you build streets that you can roam in your mind, that bustle with culture you can feel in your heart?
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll come together with other creatives and follow industry professionals as they guide you through their step-by-step process for designing memorable cities for use in fiction and games writing.
Whether you’re a hobbyist games master, aspiring writer, or established author, you’ll emerge from the workshop with a vibrant city of your own creation. One that’s rich with history and purpose, and ready for stories to bloom within its walls. You’ll also be provided with a printed workshop guide to take home — so you can repeat the exercise in your own time to build as many cities as your heart desires.
Your Workshop Leader
Elaine Lithgow is an award winning writer and game designer known for her work in the tabletop roleplaying scene. She has over 30 books to her name, including numerous Warhammer Roleplaying Game titles, Dungeons and Dragons setting guides, and Heart: The City Beneath books. She has a special love of worldbuilding and shows no signs of stopping any time soon.
Note: For the best experience, this workshop will organise participants into groups of 3-4 people. Solo participation is possible, but be advised that the workshop leaders will have limited time to support individuals who work alone.
About the event:
Running time: 105 minutes including breaks
Venue: Cheviot Room
Tickets: £20.50/ £18.50 (plus 50p booking fee)
The event will be take place in-person. Workshops are not recorded. Workshops are not included in a weekend pass.
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