WittCon XIX: The Search for Steve (March 23rd, 2024)

六合彩网上投注app Role-Playing Guild's 19th Annual Convention, is going to be held on March 23rd, 2024 in the Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center on the campus of 六合彩网上投注app.

Posters for WittCon XIX: The Search for Steve!!!


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Code of Conduct

The 六合彩网上投注app Role-Playing Guild is governed by it's own Code of Conduct which aligns with the University's Harassment policies as outlined in the following document:
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We do not tolerate harassment of members or attendees of the convention. If you feel that you have been harassed or have seen harassment please let a Guild Member or Guild Exec know immediately and we will work to handle it accordingly.

Costume Contest

Costume Contest information

We will be hosting a costume contest throughout the convention with prizes for the best costumes. When you register, please let us know that you wish to participate in the contest. Convention participants will vote on the best costumes during dinner.

Costume Contest Rules

Due to University regulations, NO weapons are allowed on the premises!
Prop weapons must be clearly prop and non-functional.
Because we may have children present at the convention, all costumes must be in good taste and sufficiently modest.
We reserve the right to ask individuals to leave WittCon, or change their attire, if their costumes violate these rules, or is considered in appropriate for our convention.
All Costume entries for the Costume contest must be entered by 2:30pm at the latest.
We take pictures of the Costume Contest entries for display on the various displays around the convention so all people can see them. The pictures are also posted on our web-page as well, usually sometime after the convention.
We ask that you wear your costume for at least the first session and through the second session into the Pizza Dinner. After that if it is comfortable for you to wear it please feel free to do so for the third session as well.
Voting on the Costume Contest is done by the attendees of WittCon at the beginning of the Pizza Dinner. In fact they have to vote in order to get some pizza. After the votes are tallied, we will announce the winners during the Pizza Dinner.

Maps of the Con

Maps

Not the best drawings but should get you to where you need.

Map of Wittenberg Campus, Building 23
NOTE: Parking for Vendors and artists is 15, behind Hollenbeck hall. For attendees, there is parking spot 18,and along North Lowry Avenue, and Bill Edwards Drive.
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Artists, Vendors, and Sponsors

Sponsors
Sponsor	Description	Contact info
	Beavercreek Pizza Dive is a wonderful pizza joint that has such amazing pizzas as the Bomber (with a lot of meats!) and the always delicious BLT Pizza. With their hand made fresh pizza dough, and wonderful assortment of toppings and 'let's try it' desire to use them in interesting and fun ways, this is a wonderful place to get pizza.	4021 Dayton-Xenia Rd Beavercreek OH 45432 (937) 431-8669
	Bookery Fantasy , near Dayton, Ohio, has a a wide assortment of gaming items from Board games to Role-Playing to Miniatures. Along with a great crew working the shop this is a must visit place for anyone who is into games. They have been a supporter of WittCon for ever, and have again provided amazing prize support!!	15 West Main Street Fairborn OH 45324 (937) 879-3940
	Join the Fellowship in their fight against the evils plots of: Rasputin, Imhotep, Dracula, Baba Yaga, Emilio Aguinaldo, Arthur Evans, Jack the Ripper and the Six-Fingered Hand. Walk the world where magic and evil exist but are unknown to the common man. Your job is to keep them safe, but can you succeed... NOTE: they will have copies of their book on sale! So stop by their room if you want a copy! Events are: TBD Wild Card Open Library In the following rooms and sessions Science 211 - 1st SessionA2401: The Information Station by Bruce Finch Science 212 - 1st SessionB2401: The Rider by Peter Parker Science 211 - 2nd SessionA2401: The Information Station by Bruce Finch Science 212 - 2nd SessionB2401: The Rider by Peter Parker Science 211 - 3rd SessionOpen Library Science 212 - 3rd SessionOpen Library

Artists / Authors / Vendors
Artist / Author / Vendor	Description	Contact info	Table #
	A Wonderful collection of Fairy Gardens, and other whimsically fun craftworks, and fun desserts as well.		Table 101 & 102
	My name is Jennifer Bishop. I make one-of-a-kind art dolls, and other such nonsense. Each of my dolls is hand sewn and made from my own patterns.		Table 103
	Established in late 2007 by Jaleigha Thiede, Dark Crescent Studio is a one-woman shop specializing in fantasy and pagan artwork and designs. Within you will find fantastic designs in resin, clay, wood, and canvas. Each individual piece is one of a kind and handcrafted. Feel free to contact the shop about any custom order inquiries.		TBD
	Whimsical and Mystical paired with stylish and fun with custom floral hats and accessories from Moonlit Mayhem Creations.		TBD
	Handmade geeky cross-stitch , jewelry, and 3D printed nerdery.		TBD
	Goblin Society Games was founded in August of 2020 with the release of Murkrag's Compendium of Curios. Based in the greater Cincinnati area, we are a team of creators with a passion for tabletop gaming. Our primary focus is on board games, card games, and tabletop roleplaying games, with a special interest in blending genres and mixed media. You can partake in their games that are running in the First and Second Session in Science 243!		TBD

Schedule

Room	Session A: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
SCI 113		BattleTech - Grinder Science 141 10:00am - 2:00pm Age Rating: PG-13 # of Players: 16 across multiple tables GM: K. Klaus Description: Attention MechWarriors! Get ready to deploy鈥� Your skills will be tested in this free-for-all Grinder style event. All players will start off with a light beginner mech. As you progress and get destroyed, you move into a larger, more powerful and technologically advanced mech. Great for beginners and veterans alike! All miniatures are provided. New players accepted until 11:00am.
SCI 123		Orc and Pie Science 123 10:00am - 2:00pm Age Rating: All ages # of Players: 1 per try GM: K. DeShano & Katie R. Description: You enter a room. There is an Orc and there is a Pie. Will you get some pie? A single player Live Action Adventure. Note: younger players may require an adult to attend as well.
SCI 141		Mythical Era of War, Games Open Play Science 113 10:00am - 2:00pm Age Rating: PG-13 # of Players: various GM: E. Ebbs Description: Play from a collection of games from Mythical Eras of War Games LLC, with the Creator of the Games: Eric Ebbs! Monster Exodus Description: Many races of monsters have been enjoying a peaceful time on Mt. Doom, when a jealous dragon crashes the party and turns the once peaceful mountain into an active volcano. Players get to choose a race and take their people and any treasures on a race for survival as the dragon and his minions hunt you. Objective: Be the player with the most survivors and treasure to win. Number of Players: 1 - 4 Playtime: 30 - 60 minutes War of Entropy Description: The fantasy world is at war and other nations are trying to take your things. What's worse is that aliens have taken notice and decided to participate in the fighting. Can your empire survive the onslaught as things frequently change. User magic, science, and military might to overtake and dominate the opposition. Objective: Last one standing Number of Players: 2 - 4 Playtime: 10 - 120 minutes It Came from the Moon! Description: After a massive world war, all the nations are attempting to recover, when an otherworldly invader attacks. Take on the the role of the leader of a nation attempting to rebuild, while preparing your space program to defend against and defeat the evil outsiders and establish a moon base to eventually defeat the evil tyrant. Can you survive or will the Evil Tyrant defeat your nation? Objective: Defeat the Evil Tyrant Number of Players: 1 - 4 Playtime: 60 - 120 minutes Spirits and Magic: An Era of the Ninja game Take on the role of spirits and wielders of the mystical arts in an attempt to defeat vile lords of the realm and out of control spirits. A continuation of the Era of the Ninja game world, with modified and enhanced rules from the original and new options of play. Objective: Defeat the Ruler of the Realm Number of Players: 1 - 4 Playtime: 60 - 120 minutes Sleepy Town of Kokoro Description: The lord of the realm has asked you to found a new city and wants to see it prosper. You have been selected as an advisor and will help to guide its people. As an advisor, you get to choose the actions of the people to explore the land, build districts, train soldiers, trade goods, and commune with the spirits. Watch out, though, as nearby bandits and monsters will attack, attempting to destroy the city. Objective: Build a successful city Playtime: 90 - 120 minutes
SCI 144		Artemis Spaceship Bridge simulator Science 144 10:00am - 11:00am Science 144 Noon - 1:00pm Age Rating: All ages # of Players: 2-6 at a time GM: S. Heaston Description: ake on the jobs of Captain, Helm, Science, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. Operate the ship together, and defend the sector from evil aliens.Artemis is a cooperative spaceship bridge simulation game, where 2 to 6 players become the crew of a spaceship that you can fly. The game is designed to be played by a group of people who are all in the same room.
SCI 152a		Wittenberg Admissions event
SCI Second Floor Atrium West		Kill Team pick up games Science second floor atrium west 10:00am - 11:30am 12:30am - 2:00pm Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: 2-4 GM: Tony R. Description: Enter the thrilling world of tabletop gaming with the ultimate sci-fi skirmish game 鈥� Kill Team. This starter set is packed with everything you need to take your first steps into Kill Team and introduce to the game. If you want to level up the experience, augment your set with some terrain like that found in Killzone Octarius./li>
SCI 211		Fellowship of the White Star: A2401 The Information Station by Bruce Finch Science 211 10:00am - 2:00pm Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: Check in at Convention Time GM: Victor Long Description: The Fellowship is preparing to confront a new enemy. Possible useful information may be located at the Atlas Library and an exchange has been arranged.
SCI 212		Fellowship of the White Star: B2401: The Rider by Peter Parker Science 212 10:00am - 2:00pm Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: Check in at Convention Time GM: Peter Parker Description: There is a cancer growing at the heart of the United States of America. A paragon of the Fellowship has been obsessively cataloguing the spread, seeking any supernatural connection. Summoned by his desperate wife, can you save the Rider and prevent the rise of a new threat?
SCI 243		The Kobold Grinder Science 243 10:00am - 2:00pm Age Rating: PG-13 # of Players: 3-6 GM: M. Moore Description: Taking on the role of tiny and squishy Kobolds, players will need to navigate various traps and puzzles to reach the prize at the end of the dungeon: a single gold coin from the dragon鈥檚 hoard to prove their worth! Unfortunately, the dungeon is not exactly safe, and many kobolds won鈥檛 make it through. But not to worry, should a kobold fall there are plenty more waiting to try their luck. So, by all means, backstab, trade, trick, befuddle, work together, and betray all you like. Do whatever it takes to reach the end of鈥� The Kobold Grinder.
SCI 248		Whose Spellslot Is It Anyway? Science 248 10:00am - 2:00pm Age Rating: PG-13 # of Players: 4-6 GM: R. "Ren" Ward Description: Welcome to Whose Spellslot Is It Anyway, where the EXP is made up and the HP doesn't matter! You bring a character that you've never played, preferably about 5th level, and I bring you a simple prompt that quickly spirals out of control! Games usually last about an hour, depending on how weird things get.
SCI 260		Jumanji: Welcome to the Dungeon Science 260 10:00am - 2:00pm Age Rating: PG-13 # of Players: 6 GM: Andrew Z. Description: The mystical and mysterious board game Jumanji has claimed a new victim: Steve the Badger. You, brave heroes, must survive a deadly game to rescue him. Note: Jumanji in this game will be primarily based on the board game from the 1995 film, not on the video game from the 2017/19 sequels. No D&D experience required, some recommended.
SCI 262		Bookery Games Bookery Fantasy near Dayton, Ohio, has a wide assortment of gaming items from Board games to Role-Playing to Miniatures. Along with a great crew working the shop this is a must visit place for anyone who is into games. They have been a supporter of WittCon for ever, and have again provided amazing prize support!! 15 West Main Street Fairborn OH 45324 (937) 879-3940
SCI 319		The Black Rabbit Cometh Science 319 10:00am - 2:00pm Age Rating: PG # of Players: 6 GM: B. Leoffler Description: A rabbit from a rival warren has shown up in your territory blabbering about an evil presence that has chased his clan from their home. A scouting party from your warren has been thrown together to investigate these rumors. Will you become heroes by plundering this unguarded warren or bring tragedy to your own family?
SCI 351		Dungeon Defender Science 351 10:00am - 2:00pm Age Rating: PG # of Players: 3-5 GM: Marie C. Description: You are the lone survivors of your clan, tribe, raiding party, mob, etc. and are tasked an Orc boss to get your stuff back because you stole it first. Those meddling heroes keep coming in and taking your loot. Get it back by any means necessary. Survive and there will a special reward for you.

Room	Session B: 2:30 PM - 6:30 PM
SCI 113		BattleTech: Alpha Strike & WolfNet350 Science 141 2:30pm - 6:30pm Age Rating: PG-13 # of Players: 16 across multiple tables GM: K. Klaus Description: Attention MechWarriors! Get ready to deploy鈥� Alpha Strike is a fast-playing game of armored combat set in the BattleTech universe, where ongoing warfare and neo-feudalism are the norm. Stop by a Demo or a full game based on the WolfNet350 ruleset! Great for beginners and veterans alike! All miniatures are provided, but if you have miniatures, you can bring them and use your own. This event has a start time/kickoff at 2:45.
SCI 123		Board Game Room Science 123 2:30pm - 6:30pm Description: Play various board games from a fun collection
SCI 141		Mythical Era of War, Games Open Play Science 113 2:30pm - 6:30pm Age Rating: PG-13 # of Players: various GM: E. Ebbs Description: Play from a collection of games from Mythical Eras of War Games LLC, with the Creator of the Games: Eric Ebbs! Monster Exodus Description: Many races of monsters have been enjoying a peaceful time on Mt. Doom, when a jealous dragon crashes the party and turns the once peaceful mountain into an active volcano. Players get to choose a race and take their people and any treasures on a race for survival as the dragon and his minions hunt you. Objective: Be the player with the most survivors and treasure to win. Number of Players: 1 - 4 Playtime: 30 - 60 minutes War of Entropy Description: The fantasy world is at war and other nations are trying to take your things. What's worse is that aliens have taken notice and decided to participate in the fighting. Can your empire survive the onslaught as things frequently change. User magic, science, and military might to overtake and dominate the opposition. Objective: Last one standing Number of Players: 2 - 4 Playtime: 10 - 120 minutes It Came from the Moon! Description: After a massive world war, all the nations are attempting to recover, when an otherworldly invader attacks. Take on the the role of the leader of a nation attempting to rebuild, while preparing your space program to defend against and defeat the evil outsiders and establish a moon base to eventually defeat the evil tyrant. Can you survive or will the Evil Tyrant defeat your nation? Objective: Defeat the Evil Tyrant Number of Players: 1 - 4 Playtime: 60 - 120 minutes Spirits and Magic: An Era of the Ninja game Take on the role of spirits and wielders of the mystical arts in an attempt to defeat vile lords of the realm and out of control spirits. A continuation of the Era of the Ninja game world, with modified and enhanced rules from the original and new options of play. Objective: Defeat the Ruler of the Realm Number of Players: 1 - 4 Playtime: 60 - 120 minutes Sleepy Town of Kokoro Description: The lord of the realm has asked you to found a new city and wants to see it prosper. You have been selected as an advisor and will help to guide its people. As an advisor, you get to choose the actions of the people to explore the land, build districts, train soldiers, trade goods, and commune with the spirits. Watch out, though, as nearby bandits and monsters will attack, attempting to destroy the city. Objective: Build a successful city Playtime: 90 - 120 minutes
SCI 144		Artemis Spaceship Bridge simulator Science 144 2:30pm - 3:30pm Science 144 4:00pm - 6:00pm Age Rating: All ages # of Players: 2-6 at a time GM: S. Heaston Description: ake on the jobs of Captain, Helm, Science, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. Operate the ship together, and defend the sector from evil aliens.Artemis is a cooperative spaceship bridge simulation game, where 2 to 6 players become the crew of a spaceship that you can fly. The game is designed to be played by a group of people who are all in the same room.
SCI Second Floor Atrium West		Kill Team pick up games Science second floor atrium west 2:30pm - 4:30pm 5:00pm - 6:30pm Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: 2-4 GM: Tony R. Description: Enter the thrilling world of tabletop gaming with the ultimate sci-fi skirmish game 鈥� Kill Team. This starter set is packed with everything you need to take your first steps into Kill Team and introduce to the game. If you want to level up the experience, augment your set with some terrain like that found in Killzone Octarius./li>
SCI 211		Fellowship of the White Star: A2401: The Information Station by Bruce Finch Science 211 2:30pm - 6:30pm Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: Check in at Convention Time GM: Victor Long Description: The Fellowship is preparing to confront a new enemy. Possible useful information may be located at the Atlas Library and an exchange has been arranged.
SCI 212		Fellowship of the White Star: B2401: The Rider by Peter Parker Science 212 2:30pm-6:30pm Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: Check in at Convention Time GM: Peter Parker Description: There is a cancer growing at the heart of the United States of America. A paragon of the Fellowship has been obsessively cataloguing the spread, seeking any supernatural connection. Summoned by his desperate wife, can you save the Rider and prevent the rise of a new threat?
SCI 243		A Simple Fishin' Trip Science 243 2:30pm - 6:30pm Age Rating: PG-13 # of Players: 3-6 GM: J. Moore Description: What begins as a relaxing evening at a favorite bar quickly escalates into an all-out gunfight. Your good friend, the tavern owner, has made some questionable decisions in who to borrow money from and will have to rely on the help of the players to make a quick buck. Fortunately, they happen to know where to find some extremely valuable specimens of the amphibious variety. The plan is simple: steal, borrow, or beg a ship, fly to the jungle moon Naya, and collect the fish without getting shot down by pirates or eaten by The Mold. Simple, right? - Using the HELBINE Sci-Fi Savage Worlds setting by GSG
SCI 260		Embers of Misfortune Science 260 2:30pm - 6:30pm Age Rating: PG # of Players: 4-6 GM: Sean R. Description: In this world of gunpowder and magic the Kingdom's order is kept via the Royal Road Wardens. You act as the will of the crown and protect those in need - as long as the problems happen along the royal roadway. The rainy town of Sheamoor is in need of the watchful eye of the Road Wardens after three mysterious house fires have occurred! Come investigate this dreary place and get to the bottom of what's happened!
SCI 262		Bookery Games Bookery Fantasy near Dayton, Ohio, has a wide assortment of gaming items from Board games to Role-Playing to Miniatures. Along with a great crew working the shop this is a must visit place for anyone who is into games. They have been a supporter of WittCon for ever, and have again provided amazing prize support!! 15 West Main Street Fairborn OH 45324 (937) 879-3940
SCI 319		Crash of the Titans Science 319 2:30pm - 6:30pm Age Rating: PG-13 # of Players: 6 GM: B. Leoffler Description: The Seekers are tasked with exploring the towering remnants of an Ancient city to recover a powerful artifact. To do so, they will need to somehow avoid two skyscraper-sized leviathans battling for dominance over the ruined city. Can the party avoid being crushed by the mutant monstrosities or will they be trodden underfoot by the uncaring colossi?
SCI 320		Arcane System West Science 320 2:30pm - 6:30pm Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: 6 GM: Zeke Description: First test of a new system, Wild West with Magic and Zombies.
SCI 351		Earth-46: Birds of Prey - Survive and Advance! Science 351 2:30pm - 6:30pm Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: 2-6 GM: Sterling C. Description: Can the Birds of Prey survive and advance in the Tournament of Infinite Earths? An action, combat-oriented, home-brewed version of DC Adventures in which the player characters (PCs) fight to keep law and order in Gotham after a virus wipes out every man on Earth. Players will be able to select the character of their choice from the following pre-gens based upon the Birds of Prey comic series: Black Canary, Huntress, Lady Blackhawk, Vixen, Hawkgirl and Grace Choi. Prior knowledge of the DC Adventures system or prior experience reading the Birds of Prey comic books; the DC Elseworlds graphic novel JLA: Created Equal or watching the Justice League animated series would be a plus.

Room	Session C: 8:00 PM - Midnight
SCI 123		Board Game Room Science 123 8:00pm - Midnight Description: Play various board games from a fun collection
SCI 144		Artemis Spaceship Bridge simulator Science 144 8:00pm - 9:00pm Science 144 10:00pm - 11:00pm Age Rating: All ages # of Players: 2-6 at a time GM: S. Heaston Description: ake on the jobs of Captain, Helm, Science, Communication, Engineering, and Weapon Control. Operate the ship together, and defend the sector from evil aliens.Artemis is a cooperative spaceship bridge simulation game, where 2 to 6 players become the crew of a spaceship that you can fly. The game is designed to be played by a group of people who are all in the same room.
SCI 152a		John Company (2e) Science 152a 8:00pm - midnight Age Rating: PG 13 # of Players: 1-6 GM: L. WOrman Description: John Company is an interactive historical game about the rise and fall of the British East India Company from the designer of Root, Pax Pamir, and Oath. John Company is a business game with an important twist: players must collectively steer the fate of a single, sprawling organization. They must navigate its vast bureaucracy while reckoning with the consequences of their actions on the Indian subcontinent.
SCI Second Floor Atrium West		Kill Team pick up games Science second floor atrium west 8:00pm - 9:30pm 10:30pm - Midnight Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: 2-4 GM: Tony R. Description: Enter the thrilling world of tabletop gaming with the ultimate sci-fi skirmish game 鈥� Kill Team. This starter set is packed with everything you need to take your first steps into Kill Team and introduce to the game. If you want to level up the experience, augment your set with some terrain like that found in Killzone Octarius./li>
SCI 211		Fellowship of the White Star: Open Library Science 211 8:00pm - Midnight Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: Check in at Convention Time GM: TBD Description: Open Library
SCI 212		Fellowship of the White Star: Open Library Science 212 8:00pm-Midnight Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: Check in at Convention Time GM: TBD Description: Open Library
SCI 243		Magic the Gathering Commander Open Play Science 243 8:00pm - Midnight Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: Various GM: P. Schlomann & T. Witherspoon Description: Learn to play Magic the Gathering in its Commander format or just swing by for some games if you already know how. Commander is a multiplayer format that has 100 card deck and 40 starting health. Loaner decks will be present if don't have one or don't want to bring your own
SCI 248		Honey Heist Science 248 8:00pm - Midnight Age Rating: G, PG, PG-13 (Will be set based on ages of players. Family friendly!) # of Players: 2-6 GM: Gabby Z. Description: You are about to begin the greatest heist that WittCon (and maybe the world!) has ever seen. 2 things you need to know: 1. You (should) have a complex plan that requires precise timing. 2. You are a GOSHDARN BEAR.
SCI 260		Anubis has Vanished!! Science 260 8:00pm to Midnight Age Rating: 18+ # of Players: 4-6 GM: SteveN F. Description: The Gods of Egypt are powerful beings, but even they cannot influence problems beyond their domain. Anubis himself has vanished, leaving no guide the Duat to lead souls to the afterlife. A team of the Pharoah鈥檚 Elite Medjay have been dispatched to investigate a local town, which claims to have been last to witness Anubis鈥檚 presence.
SCI 262		Bookery Games Bookery Fantasy near Dayton, Ohio, has a wide assortment of gaming items from Board games to Role-Playing to Miniatures. Along with a great crew working the shop this is a must visit place for anyone who is into games. They have been a supporter of WittCon for ever, and have again provided amazing prize support!! 15 West Main Street Fairborn OH 45324 (937) 879-3940
SCI 319		The Gareth Helpers' Association Science 319 8:00pm - midnight Age Rating: PG13 # of Players: 3-6 GM: D. Sheldon Description: The Gareth Helpers' Association (GHA for short) has been trying to improve the city of Gareth since it first opened its doors a few months back, but work has been painfully slow. However, last week word has been spreading about a spike in attacks from stray dogs in the neighborhood. Does the problem just require a bit of animal control, or is there more to this issue than meets the eye?
SCI 351		Find the Source of the Storm (18+ game) Science 351 8pm to midnight Age Rating: R 18+ # of Players: 3-5 GM: Marie C. Description: Theme: Mystery, horror, adventure, magic Port Thelmys is the last major city in the northern Fire Sea region. Home to many different races and cultures. It is also a Portal hub to other worlds. When a portal opens up to another world or plane of existence, it causes stormy weather to brew up as a side affect of the magical nature. The problem the city has now, the storm hasn't left and it seems to be stationary over the city itself. Raining constantly and not letting up. The streets are beginning to overflow with water since with the old tunnels being overwhelmed and some are flooded. Travelers are also unable to leave or arrive without magical means of travel. On top of the strange weather, people have gone missing at night. You and your allies will contacted by the wizard, Armendes of the Mage's guild to help solve this mystery.