Guests of Honor
Ropecon welcomes Freja Gyldenstrøm and Francesco Nepitello as guests of honor 2025.
Freja Gyldenstrøm
Freja Gyldenstrøm is a Danish writer, larp designer, and narrative game creator whose work blends mythology, dreams, and introspection. She has written for Vampire: The Masquerade and is one of the creators behind The Forbidden History, a “dark academia” larp series. Her interests range from historical storytelling and transformative play to crafting imaginative experiences that blur the line between fiction and self-discovery.
Francesco Nepitello
Francesco Nepitello is an Italian game designer known for The One Ring roleplaying game and War of the Ring, the acclaimed strategy board game based on J.R.R. Tolkien’s world. With a background in thematic game design spanning over three decades, Francesco’s work explores storytelling, lore, and the shared experience of play. He is also involved in titles like Dune: War for Arrakis and Trudvang Legends, and continues to create new content for Tolkien-inspired games of the Free League Publishing.