Caligo Mundi - Revision history

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Games and Events

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	\| Colony: Antares & Antares: Prequel \|\| Campaign \|\| December 2016 \|\| May 2017		\| Colony: Antares & Antares: Prequel \|\| Campaign \|\| December 2016 \|\| May 2017
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	\| 7th Sea: A Great Star Falls]] \|\| Campaign \|\| July 2016 \|\| June 2017		\| 7th Sea: A Great Star Falls \|\| Campaign \|\| July 2016 \|\| June 2017
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	\| Snapshots \|\| Freeform One Shots \|\| July 2017 \|\| November 2017		\| Snapshots \|\| Freeform One Shots \|\| July 2017 \|\| November 2017

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Games and Events

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	\| Libretto \|\| Freeform \|\| August 2012 \|\| -		\| Libretto \|\| Freeform \|\| August 2012 \|\| -
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	\| Generation X: Tomorrow’s Heroes \|\| Campaign \|\| April 2014 \|\| July 2015		\| [[Caligo_Mundi#Generation_X\|Generation X: Tomorrow’s Heroes]] \|\| Campaign \|\| April 2014 \|\| July 2015
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	\| Game of Thrones \|\| Campaign \|\| April 2015 \|\| April 2016		\| Game of Thrones \|\| Campaign \|\| April 2015 \|\| April 2016
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	====Changeling: Threehold====		====Changeling: Threehold====
	In 2018, Penny Sullivan and Jason Chappel travelled to Melbourne to run a one-shot offered to introduce "Nordic-style negotiation" to the club, to allow for reflection, discussion, and learning about different styles of games.<ref>Sevenbe (Jun 13, 2018) [https://medium.com/roleplaying-games/threehold-2-the-wash-up-326a3263dc82 Threehold 2: The Wash Up]</ref> This game was preceded by a 1.5–2 hour workshop, which allowed players a chance to try the specific style of negotiation using "Off-game" signals, and abilities that used the code phrase, "I really ''really'' (do something magical)" to indicate special effects without requiring players to break character.		In 2018, Penny Sullivan and Jason Chappel travelled to Melbourne to run a one-shot offered to introduce "Nordic-style negotiation" to the club, to allow for reflection, discussion, and learning about different styles of games.<ref>Sevenbe (Jun 13, 2018) [https://medium.com/roleplaying-games/threehold-2-the-wash-up-326a3263dc82 Threehold 2: The Wash Up], ''Medium'' article. Retrieved 30th April 2026.</ref> This game was preceded by a 1.5–2 hour workshop, which allowed players a chance to try the specific style of negotiation using "Off-game" signals, and abilities that used the code phrase, "I really ''really'' (do something magical)" to indicate special effects without requiring players to break character.

	While some players were unsure of there being significant benefits of using a different negotiation system from the local play culture, the community was very happy to have a guest share their experiences and ideas gathered from other places across Australia and the world, and Penny's ideas in particular have continued to linger and influence storytellers in the club as they experiment with game format and framing.		While some players were unsure of there being significant benefits of using a different negotiation system from the local play culture, the community was very happy to have a guest share their experiences and ideas gathered from other places across Australia and the world, and Penny's ideas in particular have continued to linger and influence storytellers in the club as they experiment with game format and framing.

Rhydian: Added table of game history, and details of a few that bore worth longer mentions. There might be a better way to format that all but for now this was the easiest way to get out the most salient points.

2026-04-30T04:04:15Z

Added table of game history, and details of a few that bore worth longer mentions. There might be a better way to format that all but for now this was the easiest way to get out the most salient points.

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	==External links==		==External links==
	* Caligo Mundi mentioned in the [https://www.smh.com.au/culture/theatre/fancy-a-night-in-shining-armour-there-s-a-place-for-people-like-you-20230123-p5cepm.html Sydney Morning Herald], a local newspaper, on January 26, 2023.		* Caligo Mundi mentioned in the [https://www.smh.com.au/culture/theatre/fancy-a-night-in-shining-armour-there-s-a-place-for-people-like-you-20230123-p5cepm.html Sydney Morning Herald], a local newspaper, on January 26, 2023.

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Rhydian: /* History */

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History

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	==History==		==History==
	The official start of the club is in 2007, but the club draws many stylistic and historical influences from the local history of roleplaying prior to this point. Many founding members were involved in the [[Australian freeform \|Australian freeform scene]] which began in the early 80's, and draw its beginnings and style influences to back then. Later, in 1996, a US World of Darkness LARP group and official fan club of White Wolf – known then as the ~~[[Category:Camarilla_Fan_Club\|~~Camarilla]] – established an Australian branch, including a chapter in Melbourne, which drew in many of these seasoned convention roleplayers.		The official start of the club is in 2007, but the club draws many stylistic and historical influences from the local history of roleplaying prior to this point. Many founding members were involved in the [[Australian freeform \|Australian freeform scene]] which began in the early 80's, and draw its beginnings and style influences to back then. Later, in 1996, a US World of Darkness LARP group and official fan club of White Wolf – known then as the Camarilla – established an Australian branch, including a chapter in Melbourne, which drew in many of these seasoned convention roleplayers.

	Then in July 2007, part of the Melbourne chapter broke away from the international Camarilla organisation in pursuit of more creative freedom in telling stories, and founded this club.		Then in July 2007, part of the Melbourne chapter broke away from the international Camarilla organisation in pursuit of more creative freedom in telling stories, and founded this club.

Rhydian at 11:03, 6 February 2026

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	An Australian LARP group based in Melbourne. Games cycle between different campaigns and oneshots of all genres, primarily a blend of social or theatrical roleplaying, multiforms and Australian freeforms. Attendance anywhere between 10-50 players per game, every month.		An [[Australia\|Australian]] LARP group based in Melbourne. Games cycle between different campaigns and oneshots of all genres, primarily a blend of social or theatrical roleplaying, [[Multiform\|multiforms]] and [[Australian freeform\|Australian freeforms]]. Attendance anywhere between 10-50 players per game, every month.

	==Mission statement==		==Mission statement==

Rhydian: /* History */

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History

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	At the time, the club dedicated itself to an expanded World of Darkness campaign, and this is reflected in the club's chosen name (Latin for "world of shadows/mist" or other connotations, depending on your translation source.) But over the years, the shape of the club has changed.		At the time, the club dedicated itself to an expanded World of Darkness campaign, and this is reflected in the club's chosen name (Latin for "world of shadows/mist" or other connotations, depending on your translation source.) But over the years, the shape of the club has changed.

	Since the hosting of the first "Caligo Presents" in 2010 at Northcote Town Hall in Melbourne - a 'taster' of different one-shots in the style of Australian freeforms - the club expanded to other genres and styles and became a home for games that many locals couldn't find anywhere else (simulated combat excepted). Each month Caligo played host to between 1-3 ongoing campaigns, spanning usually anywhere between 4 sessions long to 2 years long before different storyteller teams took breaks to rest and consider what they wanted to run next. Many of these games were [[Multiform\|multiforms]], combining social roleplaying with text roleplaying elements, board games, wargames, or in one case a phone app designed specially by one of the storytellers to interface with players as a 'ship computer' in a sci-fi game. In 2015 these experiments led to the club's first weekend camp event. This was inspired by a popular ongoing campaign that sought to expand beyond its usual format, and then became another home for one-shots in a new setting. The camp ~~was popular enough that the events and one-shot extravaganzas~~ continued on annually for another 4 years until the Melbourne lockdowns put a pause on all larping activity.		Since the hosting of the first "Caligo Presents" in 2010 at Northcote Town Hall in Melbourne - a 'taster' of different one-shots in the style of Australian freeforms - the club expanded to other genres and styles and became a home for games that many locals couldn't find anywhere else (simulated combat excepted). Each month Caligo played host to between 1-3 ongoing campaigns, spanning usually anywhere between 4 sessions long to 2 years long before different storyteller teams took breaks to rest and consider what they wanted to run next. Many of these games were [[Multiform\|multiforms]], combining social roleplaying with text roleplaying elements, board games, wargames, or in one case a phone app designed specially by one of the storytellers to interface with players as a 'ship computer' in a sci-fi game. In 2015 these experiments led to the club's first weekend camp event. This was inspired by a popular ongoing campaign that sought to expand beyond its usual format, and then became another home for one-shots in a new setting. The camp continued on annually for another 4 years until the Melbourne lockdowns put a pause on all larping activity.

	Since resuming, the club has returned to running two campaign larps each month.		Since resuming, the club has returned to running two campaign larps each month.

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Mission statement

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	==Mission statement==		==Mission statement==
	Caligo Mundi is a non-profit volunteer organisation, run by ~~our~~ members, for ~~our~~ members. ~~We are limited~~ by guarantee and registered under the Corporations Act 2001. ~~Our community is dedicated~~ to the running of role-playing events, board game days, and other social gaming activities for adults, 18 years old and over~~. We are most known for our live action roleplaying events~~.		Caligo Mundi is a non-profit volunteer organisation, run by its members, for members. Limited by guarantee and registered under the Corporations Act 2001. Dedicated to the running of role-playing events, board game days, and other social gaming activities for adults, 18 years old and over.

	==History==		==History==

Rhydian at 14:39, 5 February 2026

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			An Australian LARP group based in Melbourne. Games cycle between different campaigns and oneshots of all genres, primarily a blend of social or theatrical roleplaying, multiforms and Australian freeforms. Attendance anywhere between 10-50 players per game, every month.

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	==History==		==History==
	The official start of the club is in 2007, but the club draws many stylistic and historical influences from the local history of roleplaying prior to this point. Many founding members were involved in the [[Australian freeform \|Australian freeform scene]] which began in the early 80's, and draw its beginnings to back then. Later, in 1996, a US World of Darkness LARP group and official fan club of White Wolf – known then as the [[Category:Camarilla_Fan_Club\|Camarilla]] – established an Australian branch, including a chapter in Melbourne, which drew in many of these seasoned convention roleplayers. Then in July 2007, part of the Melbourne chapter broke away from the international Camarilla organisation in pursuit of more creative freedom in telling stories, and founded this club.		The official start of the club is in 2007, but the club draws many stylistic and historical influences from the local history of roleplaying prior to this point. Many founding members were involved in the [[Australian freeform \|Australian freeform scene]] which began in the early 80's, and draw its beginnings and style influences to back then. Later, in 1996, a US World of Darkness LARP group and official fan club of White Wolf – known then as the [[Category:Camarilla_Fan_Club\|Camarilla]] – established an Australian branch, including a chapter in Melbourne, which drew in many of these seasoned convention roleplayers.

			Then in July 2007, part of the Melbourne chapter broke away from the international Camarilla organisation in pursuit of more creative freedom in telling stories, and founded this club.

	At the time, the club dedicated itself to an expanded World of Darkness campaign, and this is reflected in the club's chosen name (Latin for "world of shadows/mist" or other connotations, depending on your translation source.) But over the years, the shape of the club has changed.		At the time, the club dedicated itself to an expanded World of Darkness campaign, and this is reflected in the club's chosen name (Latin for "world of shadows/mist" or other connotations, depending on your translation source.) But over the years, the shape of the club has changed.
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	Since the hosting of the first "Caligo Presents" in 2010 at Northcote Town Hall in Melbourne - a 'taster' of different one-shots in the style of Australian freeforms - the club expanded to other genres and styles and became a home for games that many locals couldn't find anywhere else (simulated combat excepted). Each month Caligo played host to between 1-3 ongoing campaigns, spanning usually anywhere between 4 sessions long to 2 years long before different storyteller teams took breaks to rest and consider what they wanted to run next. Many of these games were [[Multiform\|multiforms]], combining social roleplaying with text roleplaying elements, board games, wargames, or in one case a phone app designed specially by one of the storytellers to interface with players as a 'ship computer' in a sci-fi game. In 2015 these experiments led to the club's first weekend camp event. This was inspired by a popular ongoing campaign that sought to expand beyond its usual format, and then became another home for one-shots in a new setting. The camp was popular enough that the events and one-shot extravaganzas continued on annually for another 4 years until the Melbourne lockdowns put a pause on all larping activity.		Since the hosting of the first "Caligo Presents" in 2010 at Northcote Town Hall in Melbourne - a 'taster' of different one-shots in the style of Australian freeforms - the club expanded to other genres and styles and became a home for games that many locals couldn't find anywhere else (simulated combat excepted). Each month Caligo played host to between 1-3 ongoing campaigns, spanning usually anywhere between 4 sessions long to 2 years long before different storyteller teams took breaks to rest and consider what they wanted to run next. Many of these games were [[Multiform\|multiforms]], combining social roleplaying with text roleplaying elements, board games, wargames, or in one case a phone app designed specially by one of the storytellers to interface with players as a 'ship computer' in a sci-fi game. In 2015 these experiments led to the club's first weekend camp event. This was inspired by a popular ongoing campaign that sought to expand beyond its usual format, and then became another home for one-shots in a new setting. The camp was popular enough that the events and one-shot extravaganzas continued on annually for another 4 years until the Melbourne lockdowns put a pause on all larping activity.

	Since resuming, the club has returned to running two campaign larps each month ~~so far, resuming our special one-shot showcase events in 2026, and looking forwards to what comes next~~.		Since resuming, the club has returned to running two campaign larps each month.

	Volunteer GMs can be found by looking through the [https://caligomundi.com/w/index.php/Archived%20Games archive] or [https://caligomundi.com/w/index.php/Past%20Events other special events].		Volunteer GMs can be found by looking through the [https://caligomundi.com/w/index.php/Archived%20Games archive] or [https://caligomundi.com/w/index.php/Past%20Events other special events].
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	==External links==		==External links==
	~~Proof of existence -~~ Caligo Mundi mentioned in the [https://www.smh.com.au/culture/theatre/fancy-a-night-in-shining-armour-there-s-a-place-for-people-like-you-20230123-p5cepm.html Sydney Morning Herald], a local newspaper, on January 26, 2023.		* Caligo Mundi mentioned in the [https://www.smh.com.au/culture/theatre/fancy-a-night-in-shining-armour-there-s-a-place-for-people-like-you-20230123-p5cepm.html Sydney Morning Herald], a local newspaper, on January 26, 2023.

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2026-02-05T13:06:37Z

History

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	Since resuming, the club has returned to running two campaign larps each month so far, resuming our special one-shot showcase events in 2026, and looking forwards to what comes next.		Since resuming, the club has returned to running two campaign larps each month so far, resuming our special one-shot showcase events in 2026, and looking forwards to what comes next.

	As for crediting this history to significant folks: there are too many people who have been involved in this club as volunteers to name. Some have moved on from the club to other pursuits, making it difficult to contact those folks for permission to name and credit them amongst our history, and we respect the 'right to be forgotten', especially as a reflection of some of our members' personal values. But many storytellers can be found by looking through ~~our~~ [https://caligomundi.com/w/index.php/Archived%20Games archive] or [https://caligomundi.com/w/index.php/Past%20Events other special events]. ~~You can also find out our current~~ list of board volunteers ~~here~~ on the [https://caligomundi.com/index.php/about/position-holders/ Position Holders] page. What has helped make us work as a sustainable organisation is having some separation between 'storytellers' and the board and executive, who provide logistical support so that games can keep running. While the venn diagram of who's running a game vs. who's helping run the club often has crossover, many games have gotten off the ground a lot easier by not having to worry about venue bookings and other overheads.		Volunteer GMs can be found by looking through the [https://caligomundi.com/w/index.php/Archived%20Games archive] or [https://caligomundi.com/w/index.php/Past%20Events other special events].
			Current list of board volunteers is on the [https://caligomundi.com/index.php/about/position-holders/ Position Holders] page.

	==External links==		==External links==
	Proof of existence - Caligo Mundi mentioned in the [https://www.smh.com.au/culture/theatre/fancy-a-night-in-shining-armour-there-s-a-place-for-people-like-you-20230123-p5cepm.html Sydney Morning Herald], a local newspaper, on January 26, 2023.		Proof of existence - Caligo Mundi mentioned in the [https://www.smh.com.au/culture/theatre/fancy-a-night-in-shining-armour-there-s-a-place-for-people-like-you-20230123-p5cepm.html Sydney Morning Herald], a local newspaper, on January 26, 2023.