Scéal Sessions:
Inside the Minds of Makers
Step away from the convention roar and into Scéal Sessions. This intimate gathering is designed for those who want to look deeper into the craft. With only ten spots available for each talk, you have a rare chance to sit face to face with the creators of our community.
Each session features a different master of their craft including world builders, costume designers, composers, and storytellers. They will share twenty minutes of the story behind the work. You will hear the triumphs and challenges of the creative process followed by a thirty minute open dialogue where your questions guide the conversation.
Small Circle. Big Insights.
In a world of crowded halls, come find the quiet space where the real magic is explained.
How it Works:
Time: Various sessions over the 2 days. Exact details to follow.
Capacity: 10–12 participants per session.
Duration: 50 minutes (20 min talk / 30 min Q&A).
Entry: First come, first served. You will be able to reserve your spot at the registration desk on the day!
More sessions to be finalised and full schedule will be available closer to the convention.
Sceal Session Timeslots (50 minute sessions)
Saturday: 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, & 4pm
Sunday: 11am & 2pm
Visit the schedule for detailed times.
Seisiún Déanta Slat Draoichta
Wand Making Workshop
Seanchaí: Ian Paul Power
Max Attendee: 12
What is in a wand? Is it just a stick or is it something more? In this workshop Ian Paul Power discusses the use of wands in modern Irish Paganism as well as decorative items. He will then demonstrate what's needed to create a wand of your own, the do's and don'ts of choosing wood, how to prepare it and how you may wish to customise your wand. Participants will then be provided with a selection of wood pieces to choose from and will begin to create their own wands there and then. (Note: Participants will only be using sandpaper and pencils during this workshop). Finally there will be a short Q&A before the participants take their wands home to complete in their own time.
No Man But A Blockhead Ever Wrote Except For Money
Seanchaí: Gareth Hanrahan
Max Attendee: 10
Gar’s been a full-time writer and game designer for more than twenty years. He’s written everything from Paranoia to Tolkien, from Alpha Complex to complex alphabets. Join him to talk the ins and outs of freelancing, writing for a living, planning projects, adventure structures and whatever else you ask him…
Miniature Painting Intro
Seanchaí: Olan Kinsella (Fictional Studios)
Max Attendee: 10
A brief interactive intro to miniature painting. Paint brushes. paints and miniature will be provided. Things that will be covered: Dry brushing, contrast paints, layering, lighting and potentially more.
Gaming Together: Growing an Online Tabletop Community
Seanchaí: Dave Gibson & Ben Doherty
Max Attendee: 10
The Emerald Collective are a group of nerds who create actual play streams, podcasts, and more. But the creation they’re most proud of is the awesome community which supports them and put them in the top 10% of Twitch’s TTRPG streamers in 2025! Join Dave and Ben of the Emerald Collective in discussing the importance of inclusion and community engagement in building an online streaming/podcasting platform.
History and Heritage Education through TTRPGs
Seanchaí: Akira Albar-Kluck of Dice and Roses Games
Max Attendee: 10
This zine is a practical guide to creating tabletop role-playing games inspired by history, heritage, and educational themes. It introduces key design principles for handling real-world topics with care. In addition to game design tips, it includes guidance on partnering with museums, nonprofits, and cultural organisations, including how to write proposals and present game-based learning ideas. Whether you are a beginner exploring educational games for the first time or an experienced designer or game master, this zine provides tools to help you design, run, and share games that engage audiences with history in creative and respectful ways.
Seal Rescue Ireland and Selkies
Seanchaí: Blythe Power
Max Attendee: 10
Ireland has a deep and ongoing connection with seals. At Seal Rescue Ireland, our mission is to rehabilitate wild seal pups and return them to their natural habitat. Many of the challenges faced by seals are due to human behavior, and we could learn a few lessons from the selkies of Irish lore about how to create meaningful relationships with these amazing creatures that help them. I will discuss the seals I work with, and the selkie lore that inspired a TTRPG designed to help these amazing and magical animals.