First, decide who you'll be!
You can create a character from any fantasy world. Whether they’re inspired by another LARP, a tabletop game, a book, a movie, or a video game, or your own creative imagination, that’s great!
The biggest rule is that the character must be from a fantasy setting and they’re entirely your own original creation.
Then you'll decide what camp to join!
Next, choose a Camp.
Join one of five dragon camps—Silver, Red, Green, Blue, or Shadow—each embodying unique virtues, vices, and vibes that match your character’s ideals. Camp players compete to collect dragon eggs, win epic battles, and prove your dragon reigns supreme this year.
There's also the bazaar- which is a neutral player faction where camp players earn and spend coin or seek adventure at Enterprises and Guilds. You can join up as a bazaar player and bring the city to life!
Check them out in the other tabs.
There's also the Bazaar.
The Bazaar is a neutral player faction where Vendors, Enterprises, and Guilds create a bustling medieval city full of adventure. Vendors sell real-world goods, Enterprises offer in-game services for DrachenFest coins, and Guilds focus on things like fighting, magic, or crafting. At the event you can join a guild to engage in the roleplay of learning and discovery! Take classes, dive into your niche, and connect with like-minded players!
Or, if you’re sure that you’ve already found your niche, you can apply to join a guild team and camp in the bazaar.
There are some rules.
DrachenFest may be adult make believe, but it has a few rules.
Want to cast spells, do war stuff, wear armor, or get extra HP? Use the Rulebook! Want to play the wargame? Read the warbook! The Playguide and Blog offer a lot of helpful advice.
It's about Community.
We’re building a welcoming, inclusive community where everyone feels safe and respected. Real world discrimination of any kind- racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism- has no place here. Gaming has traditionally excluded marginalized groups, especially people of color, and we’re committed to changing that.
We don’t expect you to know every modern social convention, just to listen and treat others as they wish to be treated. If harm occurs and your stated boundaries are ignored, report it- we can’t fix what we don’t know. A small, diverse team handles reports discreetly and fairly, focusing on accountability and growth, not shame. Repeated or blatant harm will result in a disinvitation from the event.
This is a space for fantasy and creativity, free from real-world stereotypes or harmful "isms." Roleplay that reinforces ideas like "all orcs are savages" or "Dark Elves are inherently evil" is not welcome here, as these tropes often reflect real-world prejudices. However, broader fantasy traits like "all dwarves love crafting" are fine. And to be clear—blackface drow are never acceptable. If you’re unsure about your concept, feel free to reach out! We’re happy to help you adapt it.
Ultimately, this space is about connection and storytelling. Respect the space, respect each other, and we’ll create magic. Cross the line, and you’ll lose the privilege to stay.
Meet the Directors and Organizers.
