This convention is dedicated to role playing gaming in J.R.R. Tolkien's world of Middle-earth (and greater Arda) during all time settings and with any gaming systems.

The Summer 2005 event has guest speaker Chris Seeman. Mr. Seeman has written modules for both Decipher and Iron Crown Enterprises, as well has created Other Hands Magazine the International Journal for Role Playing Gamers, and is an editor and contributor to The Guild Companion, among many other contributions to the Middle-earth gaming community. He will also be GMing as well.
Please RSVP at rsvp.merp.com as soon as possible since we have limited seating and they are filling up quickly.
The convention schedule overview is as follows: July 29th (Friday) 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm (PDT) Orientation and beginning gaming sessions. July 30th (Saturday) 10:00 am to 9:00 pm (PDT) Gaming sessions, guest speakers and events. July 31st (Sunday) 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (PDT) Gaming Sessions, guest speakers, and final events.
This event is 100% free to all participants, thanks to the extensive volunteer support from local and international communities.
The event is to be located in downtown Spokane Washington at Merlyn's Games and Hobbies on 14 West Main Street. Many thanks to Merlyn's business owner for allowing the convention for free to everyone.
There will be free memorabilia for those who participate in this convention from start to finish.
You HAVE to arrive Friday night 6:00 pm in order to participate in the main convention campaign, however anyone can participate in the smaller gaming events at any time throughout Saturday and Sunday.
So don't delay, RSVP today at http://rsvp.merp.com!
For any questions, comments or problems, feel free to post to the Merp.com forums or email group131 [ a t ) merp dot com .
We all hope to see you there!