Lumen: The Journey to Hope

Lumen is a larp about a group of seeming strangers – the seekers – who attend a retreat at a mysterious location known only as Hope.

There is magic to be found at Hope, for those who truly need it. Through unorthodox rituals and mystical practices the seekers confront their deepest struggles and guide others through processes of transformation. Secrets unravel, bonds form, and relationships are tested. Will they find healing—or something far more unexpected?

Embrace the journey of change, build a community, support others, and rediscover hope in this unique, immersive experience. Lumen is designed to teach elements of transformational analog role-playing game design through play itself.

Practical

Dates: Oct. 2-5, 2025
Number of Players: 36
Location: Convento dell’Incontro, Bagno a Ripoli, Florence, Italy
Price: Free, including lodging and food over the course of the larp.
Not included in the price of the larp is transport to and from the location. Participants will be able to purchase taxi rides at a discount at around 60-80 euros for both ways.

Note that the location is a former convent and is not a hotel. Players will be expected to bring their own toiletries. Blankets will be provided, while towels and bed lines would be available for rent for those who wish. (See below accessibility information for more details).

Timeline:

As Lumen is run within an Erasmus+ funding framework, the larp will involve a multi-step application process. See the Application Process section for more information. 

January 15: Player’s Handbook available, including safety mechanics and Code of Conduct. 
January 15 – February 7: Applications open for sign-up. Players will fill out an online form to apply.
February 21: First round of selections announced. List of potential attendees sent out for flagging.
March 1 – April 1: Short Zoom conversations with potential participants (maximum 30 minutes).
April 1: Final participant list and waitlist sent to applicants. 
May – September: Online activities related to the story world, design, and content. We aim to make some of these activities open to the public, not only participants. 
October 2-5: Lumen takes place.
October-November: Optional online integration activities after the completion of the larp.

Who is organizing this larp?

Lumen has been designed and organized by the EDGE Consortium, an Erasmus+ Cooperation Partnership for curriculum development in transformative game design between Uppsala University, Avalon Larp Studio, Chaos League, Dragons’ Nest, and Turku University of Applied Sciences. For more information, click here.