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A Dirge for Eldest: a larp by Sharang Biswas

Sharang Biswas
Sali 211, (4 h)
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A Dirge for Eldest Eldest has died. Together, the Family must prepare a traditional, 5-day funeral. Having moved abroad as a child, Youngest must return for the funeral and deliver a eulogy to the Relatives, while grappling with traditions and customs that feel alien, but that are expected of them.

A semi-autobiographical larp for 4-9 players and 1 facilitator, about funerals, families, and cultural heritage, suitable for players aged 16+

Game slogan: Eldest has died. Together, the Family must prepare a traditional, 5-day funeral.
RPG system: Freeform larp
Minimum attendance: 2
Maximum attendance: 7
Content warnings: Death, funeral
Day: lauantaiProgram Type: GamingTopic: Pen & Paper RPGTopic: Guests of HonorRoom: Sali 211Accessibility: Duration over two hours withtout breaksAccessibility: Text essential to participation without a recoding or text read out loudTarget Audience: Aimed at adult attendeesPlaystyle: SeriousLanguage: English