{"id":52,"date":"2025-05-26T14:36:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T14:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/queenann.nl\/?page_id=52"},"modified":"2026-06-10T19:48:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T19:48:24","slug":"masters-of-the-wild","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/queenann.nl\/index.php\/masters-of-the-wild\/","title":{"rendered":"Masters of the Wild"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>An adventurous weekend where the magic of roleplaying meets the power of nature \u2013<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfcPI1lbuJ1Ics5fFr-fYsX8Uc-ty_uGmklPcv3YWRmPC5EfQ\/viewform\"> \u20ac275 p.p.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfcPI1lbuJ1Ics5fFr-fYsX8Uc-ty_uGmklPcv3YWRmPC5EfQ\/viewform\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Saturday July 25 &amp; Sunday July 26, 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/6afJoVxLXgbtoRcj6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/queenann.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Masters-of-the-wild-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53\" style=\"width:231px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What happens when you bring together an ecologist with a passion for TTRPGs and the organizer of the Netherlands\u2019 leading TTRPG convention?<\/strong><br><br>Something unique.<br>Something wild.<br>Something legendary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1920\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1080 \/ 1920;\" width=\"1080\" controls src=\"https:\/\/queenann.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Kopie-van-Campfire-Masters-of-the-Wild-2025.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Queen Ann and Hiking Viking welcome you to <em>Masters of the Wild<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 an immersive weekend where storytelling, nature, and adventure come together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For two days, you will dive into epic stories, learn sword fighting, play games by the campfire, track animals and their signs, and explore ancient forests.<br>At night, you\u2019ll sleep in a Stone Age hut under the stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">This is an experience you won\u2019t forget.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/queenann.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DAM08828-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-59\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499291758980133;width:553px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\ud83e\udded Who are Hiking Viking &amp; Queen Ann?<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/queenann.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/DAM08946-copy-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-67\" style=\"width:170px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/hikingviking.nl\/\">Hiking Viking \u2013 Mischa<\/a><\/em><\/strong> &#8211; An ecologist, nature researcher, and guide. Since 2005, Mischa has been traveling across the Netherlands (and beyond), helping people discover the hidden life of nature\u2014from amphibians and bats to wild tracks and even wolves.<br>Through <em>Hiking Viking<\/em>, he organizes immersive back-to-nature adventures, including expeditions to Scandinavia and wilderness experiences closer to home.<br>His mission? To teach you to truly <em>see<\/em> nature.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3a88641f wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/queenann.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Untitled-design-102.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-93\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Queen Ann<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/rollinitiativecon.nl\/\">Organisator of events such as Roll Initiative Con <\/a><br>Known for events like <em>Roll Initiative Con<\/em> and <em>Tavern\u2019s Market<\/em>, Queen Ann is the creative force behind some of the most beloved TTRPG events in the Netherlands.<br>Passionate about inclusivity, storytelling, and immersive experiences, Ann creates spaces where everyone feels welcome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br><strong>And now\u2026 bringing it all together with campfires, swords, and nature \ud83d\udd25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/queenann.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20250830_211324-1024x349.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-99\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>\u2694\ufe0f Programma<\/strong><br><strong>Saturday, July 25, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">13:00 \u2014 Check-in<br>14:00 \u2014 Sword &amp; Archery Workshop<br>15:15 \u2014 Snack &amp; drinks break<br>16:45 \u2014 Cooking Team &amp; Prep Team start (5 people)<br><br>At the same time:<br>\ud83d\udc3a A round of <em>Werewolves<\/em> (10 players), rotating participants<br><br>18:00 \u2014 Dinner (cooked over open fire)<br>19:30 \u2014 Werewolves game<br>20:30 \u2014 TTRPG by the campfire <em>or<\/em> Night Excursion with a guide<br>22:30 \/ 23:00 \u2014 Sleep in your Stone Age hut \ud83d\udecc<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/queenann.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20250831_081146-1-664x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/queenann.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20250830_185416-590x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.5761930720055504;width:162px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/queenann.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_20250831_094806-563x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.5498051376608138;width:156px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sunday, July 26, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">08:30 \u2014 Wake up &amp; pack belongings<br>09:00 \u2014 Group breakfast<br>10:15 \u2014 Check-out &amp; load belongings<br>11:00 \u2014 Wildlife tracking &amp; nature walk in Natuurpark Lelystad \ud83e\udd8c<br><br>\ud83c\udf33 About the Location: Natuurpark Lelystad &amp; Swifterkamp<br><br>Have you ever come face to face with galloping Przewalski horses, majestic red deer, or even an elk?<br>In this unique nature park, you can encounter wildlife rarely seen elsewhere in the Netherlands. Explore on foot or with a guide, and experience a place where nature takes center stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/queenann.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_20211031_100701-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-60\" style=\"width:244px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/swifterkamp.nl\/\">Swifterkamp \u2013 Archeologisch Openluchtmuseum<\/a><br>Our accommodation is a reconstructed prehistoric village.<br>Here, life reflects the Neolithic era, with farmhouses, hunter-gatherer huts, and open fire spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll sleep on straw mattresses, cook over open fire, and step back in time for an entire weekend.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/queenann.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Schermafbeelding-2025-04-15-163515.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccc Practical Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc5 <strong>Date:<\/strong> July 25 &amp; 26, 2026<br>\ud83d\udc65 <strong>Capacity:<\/strong> Maximum 15 participants<br>\ud83d\udcb0 <strong>Price:<\/strong> \u20ac275 per person<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Included:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>All workshops &amp; activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afternoon snack, dinner (cooked together!), breakfast &amp; tea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overnight stay in Stone Age huts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Not included:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sleeping bag, pillow, clothing &amp; toiletries (required)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transportation to the location<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd <strong>Location:<\/strong><br>Swifterkamp<br>Vlotgrasweg 15<br>8219 PP Lelystad, The Netherlands<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf92 Full packing list &amp; details will be shared after registration<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><br>\u2728 Ready to bring your inner druid, barbarian, or ranger to life?<br><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfcPI1lbuJ1Ics5fFr-fYsX8Uc-ty_uGmklPcv3YWRmPC5EfQ\/viewform\">Sign up now and become a <strong>Master of the Wild<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video height=\"1920\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1080 \/ 1920;\" width=\"1080\" controls src=\"https:\/\/queenann.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Masters-of-the-Wild-2025.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-accent-4-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-accent-4-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>\ud83c\udfd5\ufe0f Where will we sleep?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will sleep in authentic Stone Age huts at Swifterkamp, surrounded by nature. Expect straw mattresses, the smell of wood, crackling fires\u2026 and maybe an owl in the distance.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>\ud83d\udecf\ufe0f What should I bring?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A warm sleeping bag, pillow, layered clothing, toiletries, and a good mood. See the full packing list below.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>\ud83c\udf72 Is food included?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes! We cook together over open fire. Saturday includes a snack and dinner, and Sunday includes a hearty breakfast with special tea.<br>Dietary needs? Let us know during registration.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>\ud83e\uddcd\u200d\u2642\ufe0fDo I need experience with TTRPGs or sword fighting?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not at all! Everything is beginner-friendly and guided. Whether you\u2019re experienced or brand new, you are welcome.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>\ud83c\udf31 How physically intense is it?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The weekend is active but not extreme. There are plenty of rest moments, mindful activities, and space to listen to your own needs and boundaries.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>\ud83c\udf27\ufe0f What if it rains?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We adapt! Activities continue in shelters or huts if needed. And honestly\u2026 a little rain just adds to the adventure \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>\ud83d\udccdWaar is het precies?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Swifterkamp Open-Air Museum, located in Natuurpark Lelystad. Easily accessible by car and public transport.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>\ud83e\uddf3 Paklijst \u2013 Wat neem je mee? <\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udf92 Packing List<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udecc Sleeping<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Warm sleeping bag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pillow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleeping liner (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pajamas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Earplugs (recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc55 Clothing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Warm layered clothing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rain jacket or poncho<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sturdy walking shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spare clothes (socks, shirt, pants, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hat \/ cap \/ sunglasses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddfc Personal Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Towel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sunscreen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insect repellent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medication (if needed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf92 Other Useful Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Personal snacks<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Basic first aid kit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water bottle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reusable plate, cup, and cutlery<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flashlight or headlamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notebook &amp; pen<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A D20 (of course \ud83d\ude09)<\/p>\n<\/details>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An adventurous weekend where the magic of roleplaying meets the power of nature \u2013 \u20ac275 p.p. \ud83d\udcc5 Saturday July 25 &amp; Sunday July 26, 2026 What happens when you bring together an ecologist with a passion for TTRPGs and the organizer of the Netherlands\u2019 leading TTRPG convention? 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