By Tanya Fottrell '25, Amelie LaPoint '25, Amy Vo '25, Fern Poling '25, Lily Sickman-Garner '25, Melanie Trotochaud '24

Step into the past where peace lies in the balance of a single court riddled with secrets, betrayal, and intrigue. “Stupor Mundi” is a Crusader-themed game meant to throw you into a world of power-hungry nobility, the precarious balance between morals and desires, and fighting in the name of faith. Learn what comes next for Professor Birk’s addition to the “Reacting to the Past” curriculum, a roleplaying-centric class focused on fully immersing yourself in history. Immerse yourself with the latest characters, learn about strategic military plans to reclaim the Holy City, and fall in love with the intricate world-building of the Middle East in the 1120s.