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The Wizard's Desk
The Wizard's desk is a blog space where our staff and creative leads offer their insight and experience on engaging with DrachenFest US! We're excited to share what we can, so pull up a seat!


Campsite Layout Draft 2025
We'd like to share our layout draft for DrachenFest-US 2025. This configuration is subject to change. Many factors could impact our final positions - including heavy rainfall before the event, safety issues, wild swings in camp headcounts, and other factors which we can’t anticipate. This year, one of our primary considerations was creating more room for growth and siege play. We've slightly shifted most gate positions to create larger courtyards and more space for battle. Ch
Drachenfest US
May 21, 20252 min read


Rules Updates for 2025
We're proud to unveil our updates for DrachenFest 2025! This year we've compiled all three guides into one. That's right, we've boiled over 100 pages of text down to 30. Check it out here. While the presentation of many rules has changed, there are only a few big shifts. Some of these were covered in the Fast Track post we released earlier this year. Core Rules Updates +1 HP for wearing a Helmet Helmets and chain coifs (unlike hats) grant +1 hp (instead of ap). If removing th
Drachenfest US
Apr 9, 20256 min read


Fantasy, Not History: Why DrachenFest US is Going “Fantasy Concepts Only”
Hey folks, We’ve got a new rule at DrachenFest US, and we want to take a moment to explain it—like, really explain it. Not just what it is, but why it matters, how it helps us build a better game, and how you can adapt your amazing characters to still shine in our world. Here it is (And please read through to the end, especially if you're currently playing a historically inspired character): Fantasy Concepts Only. You can bring characters inspired by any fantasy world—your ho
Sammy Stone
Apr 4, 202511 min read
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