The Dance and the Dawn

By Warren Tusk

Players: 15

Genre: Gothic fairy-tale romance

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful lady… and things didn’t go so well for her. She had to make sacrifices; that’s just how the world works, you know? Eventually, she had to sacrifice her heart. Now she has one chance to get it back, to find her true love.

Once upon a time, there was a handsome lord… and things didn’t go so well for him.

He wants to sneer. But it’s so cold inside his heart…

The game takes place on the Isle of Ice, at the Queen of Ice’s midnight ball. There are three distinct types of PC, two of which are: the Ladies of Ash and the Lords of Ice. Female Lords are easily accommodated; male Ladies are possible but less likely. There are also non-dancing PC roles for those that prefer interacting with the game on a different level. The dancing will be the simplest sorts of ballroom dances. These will be taught before game, so you do not need to know them already. Costuming, while easy, is very important. The game is light on plot and heavy on characterisation. It will involve waltzing, pretty dresses, and loads and loads of Gothic fairy-tale angst.

Cost: $US35

Available from: http://www.paracelsus-games.com/theatrical-experiences/the-dance-and-the-dawn

Previous NZ runs

Auckland 2016

Auckland 2012