Why I Want to Go: That Which Escapes Us: The Siege of Ereowan

by Lani "Gwen" Jones

That Which Escapes Us is a brand new event series, and if you’ve been looking to get into some real role-playing opportunities then you should definitely make it a point to head out to Grafton this weekend. This event will feature an open-world questing concept, and there will be a ton of opportunities for great roleplay, planning, puzzle solving, and fighting enemy forces.

I always think it’s worth celebrating an event and EH team who are willing to try out new concepts in their event series and who, from the very beginning have put a lot of time and energy into creating not just a plot, but a new world for us to interact with. The staff has put a lot of thought into how they will craft this world, and I’m excited to see how players and NPCs will work together to build this story. As players, you’ll have the opportunity to really shape how the story is told in future events, and work together towards the outcomes that you want to see as the series progresses.

The EHs have provided opportunities for us to explore at our own pace and uncover information in a very natural way, but, I’m also excited that in this open world style, they have encouraged PCs to reach out to staff if they need a nudge in the right direction to find the action--this will be really helpful as we embark on this journey together. I’m also really interested in seeing how the War Board mechanic, a way of tracking the spreading threat, keeps players engaged with the whole world, rather than just what they are doing at that particular moment in time.

Ultimately, I’m impressed with the level of care and attention the staff has paid to crafting a new story and I love being a part of new events from the beginning. Having the opportunity to get in on the ground floor is something that only comes once per series, and I think you should definitely make it a point to check out That Which Escapes Us this weekend!