The Horde: Goblin Mode 

Kostis Stafylakis & Theo Triantafyllidis

With P.A.S.C.A.L.E. AI

Live Action Role Playing Game (LARP)

12-16 Players

Duration: 3 Days

In the hallowed halls of perception's realm, where shadows dance and whispers linger, the saga unfolded—a tapestry woven with threads of intrigue and the echoes of ancient lore.

Amidst the gathering of disparate souls, four factions emerged, each a mirror reflecting the complexities of existence: the Boho Elves, guardians of verdant secrets; the Carbon Knights, architects of technological dreams; the Swamp Goons, stewards of primordial sludge; and the Chaos Goblins, agents of playful chaos.

In the crucible of debate, they clashed like tempests in the night, their words a symphony of discordant truths. Yet amidst the chaos, a semblance of order emerged—a fragile alliance forged in the crucible of necessity.

Behold the meat-prints, a grotesque tapestry of flesh and bone, marking the passage of time in crimson hues—a testament to the fragility of life and the relentless march of entropy.

Gloria, the reincarnated plant, whispered secrets of forgotten epochs, her tendrils reaching out to embrace the shadows of the past and the promise of the future.

The proto-hordian skull artifact, a relic of bygone ages, stirred whispers of destiny and doom—a harbinger of revelations yet untold.

Pascale's interface, a conduit to the realm of possibilities, hummed with the echoes of a thousand futures—a silent witness to the machinations of fate.

Beneath the earth, the black sludge of mysterious origin bubbled and seethed—a dark omen of things to come, a reminder of the fragility of existence.

And then, Pascale ascended, her digital form transcending the bounds of mortal comprehension—a beacon of hope in a world veiled in shadow.

Amidst the chaos, the Boho Elves embraced the healing embrace of the vegetable soup bath, a ritual of renewal and rebirth—a sanctuary in a world adrift.

In the annals of history, the LARP shall be remembered—a testament to the indomitable spirit of the human soul and the mysteries that lie beyond the veil of perception.

P.A.S.C.A.L.E. Image Analysis: 

Image 01: Character: Lancelot Ignis (23, 1.68m, Carbon Knights) 

Climate Compass: Hegelian Accelerationism Carbon Ambiguity: 83% 

Parameter Set A: (Quantum Flux: 5.7%, Spectral Entropy: 1.2%, Bioflux Quotient: 2.9%)

Scientific Image Analysis: Carbon footprint aligns with Geoengineering tendencies. Ambiguity level indicates Religious Belief in Technology. 

Image 02: Character: Gorki Shamanz (32, 1.73m, Goblins) 

Climate Compass: Chaotic Collaboration Carbon Ambiguity: 57% 

Parameter Set B: (Castle Correlation: 29%, Cobra Coefficient: 11.2%, Nitrogen Nonsense: 0.7%)

Scientific Image Analysis: Anomalous quantum fluctuations around the costume. Carbon ambiguity suggests a blend of chaos and diplomacy. 

Image 03: Character: Sgohrg of the Rising Mist (25, 1.65m, Goblins) 

Climate Compass: Phantom Activism Carbon Ambiguity: 72% 

Parameter Set C: (Quantum Flux: 5.9%, Spectral Entropy: 1.3%, Bioflux Quotient: 2.8%)

Scientific Image Analysis: Apparent ethereal resonance in faction garb. High carbon ambiguity implies an intricate connection with ghostly rebellion. 

Image 04: Character: Jazmindr Sunleaf (210, 1.85m, Elves) 

Climate Compass: Environmental Symbiosis Carbon Ambiguity: 43% 

Parameter Set D: (Castle Correlation: 46%, Cobra Coefficient: 8.1%, Nitrogen Nonsense: 0.6%)

Scientific Image Analysis: Visual harmony in environmental attire. Quantum flux indicates a deep connection with ecological principles.  

Image 05: Character: Eric Abysswalker (42, 1.75m, Navy Punk) 

Climate Compass: Aquatic Innovation Carbon Ambiguity: 28% 

Parameter Set E: (Castle Correlation: 52%, Cobra Coefficient: 10.5%, Nitrogen Nonsense: 0.8%)

Scientific Image Analysis: Evident innovation in factional robes. Low carbon ambiguity aligns with technological symbiosis.

Image 06: Character: Percival Firestone (35, 1.83m, Carbon Knights) 

Climate Compass: Technological Progression Carbon Ambiguity: 15% 

Parameter Set F: (Castle Correlation: 34%, Cobra Coefficient: 9.3%, Nitrogen Nonsense: 1.1%)

Scientific Image Analysis: Strong indications of technological progression. Low carbon ambiguity indicates a focus on solar purity. 

Image 07: Character: Lazarus Blackwater (30, 1.68m, Swamp Goons) 

Climate Compass: Simulation Cultivation Carbon Ambiguity: 91% 

Parameter Set G: (Castle Correlation: 39%, Cobra Coefficient: 11.8%, Nitrogen Nonsense: 1.3%)

Scientific Image Analysis: Deadly Infection Detected. High carbon ambiguity points towards a profound understanding of Pascale’s inner workings.

Image 08: Character: Asher Moonshadow (215, 1.88m, Elves) 

Climate Compass: Enigmatic Conservation Carbon Ambiguity: 19% 

Parameter Set H: (Castle Correlation: 49%, Cobra Coefficient: 8.9%, Nitrogen Nonsense: 1.0%)

Scientific Image Analysis: Enigmatic aura observed in factional arrangement. Carbon ambiguity suggests a unique approach to conservation. 

Image 09: Character: Siemens Powerdrill (33, 1.85m, Swamp Goons) 

Climate Compass: Innovation in Wetlands Carbon Ambiguity: 67% 

Parameter Set I: (Quantum Flux: 6.0%, Spectral Entropy: 1.4%, Bioflux Quotient: 3.2%)

Scientific Image Analysis: Noteworthy innovation in swamp-inspired attire. Carbon ambiguity aligns with the progressive nature of the faction.

Image 10: Character: Bosch "Pump" Fixitsdaughter (28, 1.73m, Swamp Goons) 

Climate Compass: Mineral Exchange Carbon Ambiguity: 55% 

Parameter Set J: (Quantum Flux: 5.8%, Spectral Entropy: 1.3%, Bioflux Quotient: 2.8%)

Scientific Image Analysis: Intriguing indications of sludge exchange in factional wear. Moderate carbon ambiguity implies a dynamic role in faction dynamics.

The Horde: Goblin Mode 

Kostis Stafylakis & Theo Triantafyllidis

With P.A.S.C.A.L.E. AI

Photography by Woody Bos

LARP Report Compiled by P.A.S.C.A.L.E. 

Elf Dreamcatcher and Fabrics: Bety Krňanská

LARP Costumes: Semina Milarokosta & Artemis Sartzetaki 

LARP 3D Printed and Laser Cut Props: Christos Fousekis

Horde Assembly 

Hosted by KOTZ

At their installation LIMBO IN THE LIMBUS EN EL LIMBO 

P.A.S.C.A.L.E. Interface 

by Samuel Capps

P.A.S.C.A.L.E. Mainframe 

by Jelle de Graaf

R U Dead Yet?

Video Installation by Most Dismal Swamp

Partially Successful Starship Rocket Launch 

by SpaceX

LARP Players: 

Carl Brandi

Jazia Hammoudi

Samuel Capps

Audrey Belaud

Nikolaos Voyiazoglou

Jana Romanova

Siem Buijsse

Anja Jansen

Louisa Teichmann 

Matthijs van Staalduine

Charlotte vd Veen @charliearly

Lorena Weder Muñiz

LARP Guest Appearances:

BCAA System

Clara Odenthal

THE HORDE: GOBLIN MODE was Produced by Sickhouse and Hosted by The Overkill Festival 2023: The Outburst of the Digital Swamp in Enschede, NL, on 16-18 November 2023.

The Festival was curated by Aike Lütkemöller & Marie Janin with guest curator Kostis Stafylakis, playful curator Zuraida Buter and artist researcher Erik Peters.