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Berlin International Roleplaying Convention 2025

A warm welcome, some character intros, tips and clues on how to find your quests at BIRCON 2025!

Can you survive this deadly dungeon and return with bags of riches?

Decagone is a fast paced sub-nautical mystery for Mothership with a twist. In this adventure you can experience Mothership in a little bit different way as it takes a step away from the usual sci-fi horror and leans more into problem solving. But don't worry, the tension and danger are still going to be there.

A steampunk/solarpunk world of floating islands where three major factions (Empire, Triumvirate, Republic) compete for control over the skies. Players adventure through the Confinium Region, a cluster of aerial cities connected by skyship trade routes. This adventure is an introduction scenario to the world of Forgotten Skies.

The northern reaches of the Empire have fallen. As the last coach from the ravaged town of Salkalten lurches southward across a scarred landscape of abandoned farms and blighted fields. Its passengers —a desperate initiate, a grieving squire, a pragmatic noble, and a weary soldier, all fleeing the tide of Chaos. But salvation may prove a fragile thing...

A contract offered to you by the enigmatic gnome sorceress Elara seeks out anyone with flexible morale to retrieve a massive log from the fabled weirwood tree. Weirwood trees are not merely grand in stature; they are imbued with mystical qualities that can enhance the instruments and weapons crafted from their timber, making them highly sought after and incredibly valuable.

Rotblack Sludge is the introductory adventure and dungeon crawl for Mörk Borg that comes with the core rulebook.

A crippled creature ruins the harvest out on the fields of the village Undgluch. The thing, known as the Fallen, plagues the once fertile earth with accursed oils. You have been chosen to slay Fallen. "Fear not, for our light has made this foul creature weak."

You’ve journeyed long through this crumbling, ancient citadel, down through ruined chambers into muck-filled tubes. You arrive, at last, in the wreckage of this collapsed temple. Laying on the shattered altar, in the chamber before you, is that which you seek: The Sword!

PLAYED IN GERMAN. You messed up. On the run, your gang rides into a forgotten little town out on the frontier. For now, it seems you’ve shaken off your pursuers - but you’ve come too late to witness the desperate stand against a local gang. Too late to see the death of the legendary gunslinger Molly Lannigan - moments before the rest of that gang fled. When the sheriff lays eyes on you, he growls in a rough voice: “Yeah, you’re too late for the big fight. But there’s still work to be done. Hunt down the rest of the gang and you can claim all the bounties - Molly won’t be needing them anymore.”

Welcome to Daggerheart, a new epic TTRPG from Darrington Press. Powered by an innovative card and Duality Dice design, Daggerheart blends tactical depth with narrative freedom, empowering each group to make the game their own.

Once our school had the best team in the region. But in the recent years, we haven't even made it to the finals. For years, our school has been bleeding talent, funding, and passion to new schools opening up in the area. Everyone has heard what is being said behind our backs, how far have the Dockside Demons fallen. But this year, everything will be different!

Going For Broke, the new story game by venerated designer Avery Alder, is a fast-paced sitcom roleplaying game about a collective house scrambling to get enough money together - but never managing so, always resetting the status quo. It is played in increments of episodes, which ideally last around an hour, so the goal with this session is to play a mini-season of 3 episodes.

Slick Rick, a half-wit fixer with more swagger than brains, hires you to take revenge on a Scav gang holed up in a ripper doc’s clinic. All you have to do is crush them and maybe bring back that cyberheart they ripped out of the client’s sister — those corpos still bleed him for the monthly installments. But as you move through the slums, the air feels tense, hungry, like something bigger is about to break.

It is the beginning of the 19th century, and Europe is still recovering from the Napoleonic Wars—Venice included. You are members of various secret societies spread across the world, each entrusted with the task of guarding both humanity and the mystical beings known as Vaesen, keeping them from destroying one another. Miss Nellie Gabb, one of your own, has called upon your aid in a desperate letter foretelling a great tragedy about to befall the city at the hands of a vaesen.

Berlin, 1920. The Great War is finally over, and the city has thrown itself into a frenzied celebration of life. This is a time to party, to dance, to drink away the memories of four years of hell. Tonight, you've come to Clärchens Ballhaus—the legendary dance hall where veterans, artists, and dreamers gather to lose themselves in music and movement. The musicis hot, the drinks are cold, and the dancing never stops.

A renowned archaeologist will be transporting a priceless ancient artifact on the 10 AM train to Talto. There's a client ready to pay handsomely if you can secure it. The job sounds simple: get on the train, find the artifact, take it, and slip away before the train reaches its destination.

Rumours of strange things happening outside the borders of civilised lands are spreading with increased regularity and, while they are dismissed by most as fireside-tales and cildren´s stories, they sometimes reach the ears of individuals who recognise the sinister truth they hide. Some brave adventurers follow their callings and seek the truth behind peculiar reports about the "Star of the Mist", an eerie blue-ish light that shines at night from the foothills of the southern Ered Luin...

Somewhere under a lost and lonely hill of grim and fore-boding aspect lies a labyrinthine crypt. It is filled with terrible traps and not a few strange and ferocious monsters to slay the unwary. It is filled with rich treasures both precious and magical, but in addition to the afore-mentioned guardians, there is said to be a demilich who still wards his final haunt. Be warned that tales have it that this being, called Acererak, possesses powers that make him nearly undefeatable!

Welcome to Shangri-La - a BRAINSCAPE Be the first to experience BRAINSCAPES, a new interactive storytelling game in which you’ll play survivors of a crash in the Himalayas welcomed in the mythical Shangri-La. Your choices decide the story. Will you figure out the secret of that strange place?

CO-CREATING IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES THROUGH LARP

Dive into interactive stories. Play alone or invite friends to shape a story with multiple characters — whether you're exploring distant galaxies or serving croissants in a Parisian café.

Cagn has a background in Theatre & Performance and teaching Teens to come out of their shell.

Roleplaying games can be intense and emotional experiences. Especially but not only, when they tackle more difficult topics.

CBR+PNK is a fast-paced Forged in the Dark game built for one shots and convention play. Play as a highly trained crew of runners in a futuristic Cyberpunk setting going on one last run.

The Mouse Guard patrol is tasked with saving a town from rising waters caused by a beaver dam.

A steampunk/solarpunk world of floating islands where three major factions (Empire, Triumvirate, Republic) compete for control over the skies. Players adventure through the Confinium Region, a cluster of aerial cities connected by skyship trade routes. This adventure is an introduction scenario to the world of Forgotten Skies.

"King Arthur has sent you, the most valorous, bold, and accomplished of his knights..." - "They're not available." - "What?" - "All of them, off on some quest or another." - "Who've we got, then?" - (hushed whispering punctuated by awkward stares and frantic gestures) - "All right then... King Arthur has called for you, the most available of his subjects, to embark on a grand quest..."

In a neon-soaked city where technology touches every aspect of life, you have been invited to what seems like an unforgettable event. The setting is dazzling, the guests are lively, and the atmosphere hums with anticipation. But as the celebrations unfold, small cracks appear, and everything around you has a subtle, unsettling edge. Your task is simple… solve the mystery before the ceremony descends into chaos.

The Tangled Dark. A place of darkness and shadows, where things are never as they seem. Some see the place as a death sentence. Others see it as a desperate last resort. You call it home. In this adventure, you and your fellow players will help grow the The Tangled Dark world seed into a uniquely magical place. You'll then play witches who live in or near this disorienting and dangerous magical place, investigating a disturbance in your home. You'll take risks, stand for what you believe in, and listen to the heart in order to discover the truth and give the sort of help that witches give.

A mysterious lead box gone missing, fished out from the orifice of the buried god... A hectic treasure hunt in Karamouska: a kaleidoscopic trade city of marvels and gambling dens, strange magic and breathtaking sights!

The magical fungi forest and lake of the naiads are seeing a growing influx of soldiers from Sorcerer-King Kashiel the Thrice Blessed, and it's throwing the previous balance into upheaval. But with chaos comes opportunity. Will you defend the villagers from the excesses of the soldiers or wrath of the naiads? Will you pledge to the Sorcerer King? Or will you use the tumult to seek the fabled White Dragon of the Goblin King for its power or riches?

Adventurers are called to brave the long-lost tomb of Archmage Viremyr Dath, a powerful wizard whispered to have become a lich. Hidden beneath the Shrouded Hills and protected by deadly traps and undead knights, the tomb is said to house forbidden relics and arcane treasures beyond imagining. Will you claim the riches of the Withered Crown—or join the countless souls who never returned?

JAILBREAK is a one-session scenario for Unknown Armies. It has been described as one of the great horror adventures for any RPG.

Winterhorn is a live action game about how governments degrade and destroy activist groups. By playing law enforcement and intelligence operatives working diligently to demoralize and derail, you’ll learn about the techniques used in the real world in pursuit of these goals.

Citizen, due to an unforeseen situation ahead, we ask you to vacate the train. I hope your stay in Dubino-13 will be pleasant - we welcome you to stay at our town's hotel, while we re-establish our transportation services!

A shadow has been stirred in the depths beneath Newfaire. Whispers tell of a thing that laughs—and leaves its victims as twisted husks, grins frozen in silent terror. As members of Candela Obscura, you must uncover the truth behind a string of murders… before the laughter finds you.

We should have burned this city centuries ago. Now we don't even remember its full name. Records indicate that it startet with Cy, so that's what we're calling it. You punks try to survive in this cancerous metropolis, desperately trying to get out of debt.

You are oath-bound knights of legend, on the hunt for myths, manifesting them into reality while protecting the realm from their strange influence. Your oath: Seek the myths, honour the seers, protect the realm.

You are the crew of the Starfish, a merchant vessel mooring in Sennerae, a harbour city at the edge of the Bright Desert. You just got your wages and have a last night in town, before the Starfish sails early next morning to Safeton in Woolly Bay, a 14 days journey. Last chance to drink, gamble, having fun and other shenanigans. Your objective: Survive and reach the Starfish at 6am in the morning.

A crippled creature ruins the harvest out on the fields of the village Undgluch. The thing, known as the Fallen, plagues the once fertile earth with accursed oils. You have been chosen to slay Fallen. "Fear not, for our light has made this foul creature weak."

Alsace, 1515. You arrive at the Antonite monastery of Isenheim, where the sick are tended and a vast new altarpiece nears completion. The painter raves of angels, the wards are filled with the cries of the diseased, and the monks whisper of blasphemy. Soon, the work will be completed to bring salvation to the suffering.

Four dangerous criminals, all held for different heinous crimes, are offered a deal: complete a task for the prison warden and gain privileges within the prison. With lifetime sentences and nothing better to do, they accept and are sent on a quest to hunt "The Plentiful Keepsake" - an ominous amulet that is rumored to grant power and riches.

How do you go from 2 weird poems to a fully produced audio drama? We have an idea.

When we say epic, we mean it! Currently clocking in at 50 prizes, the list is sure to grow as more sponsors graciously send us their stuff. Chaosium alone have donated a cornucopia of boxed starters sets for their most popular lines. Tickets for the raffle will be available for purchase at the con. GMs get a free raffle ticket per game.

LAST MINUTE REPLACEMENT SESSION, SORRY! Viva la QueerBar is a slice-of-life story game about a queer bar (or queer café) and the team who runs it. It's a game about the pleasures and struggles of being part of a queer community. This is an exclusive FLINTA* (women, lesbians, intersex, nonbinary trans and agender) session where we aim to create a safer space for everyone belonging in this category.

A steampunk/solarpunk world of floating islands where three major factions (Empire, Triumvirate, Republic) compete for control over the skies. Players adventure through the Confinium Region, a cluster of aerial cities connected by skyship trade routes. This adventure is an introduction scenario to the world of Forgotten Skies.

You, a labcat on a research facility in deep space, must figure out what to do when the humans—and ship—start acting odd! Think shenanigans with a fine layer of cosmic horror.

The Mavens are invited, as dearest guests, and judges of the garden exhibitions, to the highly anticipated annual night bloom of the Queen of the Night—a rare flower that opens only after dark once per year, acquired this same year by the botanical authorities. However there are some myths that spin around The Queen of the Night: In some cultures, the flower is associated with magic, enchantment, and even spiritual awakening due to its sudden, dramatic bloom in darkness; some others, state that its beauty hides itself to not be witnessed and brings tragedy around it.

A mysterious lead box gone missing, fished out from the orifice of the buried god... A hectic treasure hunt in Karamouska: a kaleidoscopic trade city of marvels and gambling dens, strange magic and breathtaking sights!

Maybe you're strapped for cash. Maybe you have a secret vendetta with HR. For whatever reason, you are working security at the annual holiday party of The Waterdeep Review. You'll need to ensure the celebrity performer is taken care of, infiltrators from the Neverwinter Gazette are kept at bay, and that no funny business ruins the evening.

The Spanish Inquisition is offering huge expeditionary funds for anyone willing to explore an ancient temple dedicated to forgotten gods. Join us for a flavorful Pirate Borg run in the dark, forgotten jungles of Yucatán.

Adventurers are called to brave the long-lost tomb of Archmage Viremyr Dath, a powerful wizard whispered to have become a lich. Hidden beneath the Shrouded Hills and protected by deadly traps and undead knights, the tomb is said to house forbidden relics and arcane treasures beyond imagining. Will you claim the riches of the Withered Crown—or join the countless souls who never returned?

Welcome to Shangri-La - a BRAINSCAPE Be the first to experience BRAINSCAPES, a new interactive storytelling game in which you’ll play survivors of a crash in the Himalayas welcomed in the mythical Shangri-La. Your choices decide the story. Will you figure out the secret of that strange place?

Join a discussion on the Planescape setting and running sandbox campaigns in a city environment. Olof shares insights from a recent Sigil campaign, comparing AD&D and 5e material, highlighting unique aspects of the setting, and offering lessons learned from sandbox play. The session will close with an open exchange of experiences and ideas—come get inspired for your own campaigns!

Set sail from Senchal, Elsweyr. Captain Raji has offered passage to the Summerset Isles, but as your ship skirts the rugged shores of Valenwood, the captain grows uncharacteristically nervous. Whispers ripple through the crew. Storms, smugglers… or something worse? Your journey may prove anything but routine.

The year is 2150. Earth’s ecosystems are collapsing. The Reed Interstellar Corporation has launched humanity’s last hope: Project Eschaton, a vast generation ship bound for Proxima Centauri system. Inside its steel womb lie thousands of colonists in cryosleep, a rotating crew to guide them, and the seeds of a new world waiting to be planted. The years stretch into centuries. Something stirs within the ark. When you awaken from the long sleep, you find the mission may not be what you were promised.

Infamous investigative vlogger and performance journalist SpeedyGonz0 has gone amiss, likely while working on a new (s)hitpiece. You have been hired to find out what happened with him, and safely exfil him... if he's still alive, that is.

Barbarians of Lemuria is a fast-paced, rules-light sword and sorcery RPG by Simon Washbourne. In this adventure, you will be playing a band of mercenaries hired to meet a merchant's daughter in pirate-infested waters, in a "grim tale of family inheritance".

Markos Delphi's curiosity has taken a tragic turn. The once nerdy and friendly scholar seems to have turned to the dark side. Markos is using a book called The Celestial Codex to commit evil acts. The book's rightful owner hired adventurers to retrieve The Celestial Codex and prevent Markos from using it, but these adventurers fell prey to the horrors of Delphi Mansion. A new group of adventurers—the player characters—must now complete the task.

THIS ADVENTURE IS INTENDED FOR ADULTS AND THOSE AGED 16+. In the misty black of night, a lonely prison hulk creeps upriver towards the city of Dunfell, towards the heart of the industrial revolution. No masts and sails or belching funnels are caught in the moonlight, nothing drives it against the river’s current. Yet on it comes, in silence and in darkness. It should not be alone - moored downriver, away from the eyes of the city, are a rotting fleet of 40 such hulks. Each is more than a century old, and cages a multitude of condemned souls - many thousands in total, not a single one of whom has ever returned to the city...

A local mining conglomerate calls for aid as a recent cave in unearthed a long forgotten terror, leaving miners cocooned and tunnels covered in webs. Your adventuring party has been called to investigate and deal with whatever lurks in the dark.

A nearby town has come done with a bad case of the goat plague. Supplies are needed, and fast, else the outbreak risks spreading. The road is not safe, and a local merchant has hired you as escorts. Will you make it in time?

Win prizes! So many glittery prizes!

Grab your foam sword, strap on your pointy ears, and get ready to delve into the world of Berlinia for an epic fantasy quest, as suggested by you, the audience! Every show features a new party of adventurers hacking and slashing their way through a fully improvised quest, inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, the classic fantasy roleplaying game.

A young woman is being sacrificed by royal decree to a beautiful, cruel, and ravenous harpy. And your band of wandering mercenaries has been hired to rescue her. But this job is anything but easy! Local legends say the harpy’s lair is haunted, the two guarding the sacrifice are both notorious badasses, and it turns out that one or more of you have history with the queen ordering the sacrifice. This is an exclusive FLINTA* (women, lesbians, intersex, nonbinary trans and agender) session where we aim to create a safer space for everyone belonging in this category.

Hard hats. Cheap beer. Cosmic horror. It’s the 1990s, and you and your crew are rough-and-ready construction workers who suddenly stumble into something far worse than shoddy construction jobs or botched blueprints: ancient, tentacled terrors from beyond space and time. Armed with shovels, wrenches, and liquid courage straight from the can, you’ll have to face the unspeakable—and maybe, just maybe, save the world.

Some fifty years ago, Riblerim the Unsure, Master Diviner, built himself a theme park in a pocket dimension in his cloak. Before he could impress his wizard friends with it though, he used it as refuge for seamstresses and tailors persecuted for witchcraft. And then he promptly vanished. Poof. No one has seen him for fifty years. Left to their own devices, the sorcerous modistes have been establishing their dominions, and the park itself, without proper maintenance, has been... fraying at the edges. What better place for you to travel to in your ultracosmic engine and loot thoroughly!

You're a ragtag team of mercenaries hired to capture the dishonored, notorious ex-warlord Lord Bubkiss. He's hiding somewhere in the city. Pew Pew is a minimalistic sci fi action tabletop roleplaying game.

You’re playing a group of secret agents, and you have just accomplished your mission. The doomsday devise has been stopped, the hostages rescued and all of you have survived. But now comes the really hard part: Getting the laurels for everything that went well on the mission and passing the blame for everything that went wrong onto your colleges in front of Mission Control. Because this is about the promotion, the corner office and your own ego.

Warpland, a place of fallen empires and long-forgotten technologies, where the skies rage and surge with strange energies! Magic and superstition rule the day, and the only thing you can trust is the sword in your hand! Can you survive this strange and desperate world?

All the prizes!

We see you again next year! ...or at the pub, for after-con drinks... or at the After Party on Sunday. Ok, we'll see you all again, that's for sure!