Westmoot

And it's a wrap! #Westmoot26 was a wild success and we're so grateful to all of you for joining us for fellowship and friendship. Until we meet again! 🫶💚 #intothewest #tolkien

The gangs all here and we'll be LIVE at @westmoot.org !! Find us Saturday, May 23rd at 1:30pm in the Minas Tirith room (Main 2) for a live actual play of The One Ring TTRPG by Free League Publishing . Hope to see you there! #westmoot26

Such a fun crowd for casual pub trivia last night at Lyon's Pub! See you all this afternoon at 1PM for registration! #westmoot26 #intothewest

Good morning ✨Minneapolis✨ and what a beautiful day to start @westmoot.org 2026!

In place of a Dark Lord you would have a queen! 😱 We're at one day left until #Westmoot26 – and in honor of our one day countdown, we're happy to introduce you to our Founder & Organizing Chair, our fearless leader Asli Johnston! #intothewest #westmoot #tolkien @lady-of-andunie.bsky.social

Reminder! Tomorrow night, Thursday, May 21, from 7-10 PM, we’ll gather at Lyon’s Pub in downtown Minneapolis for an unofficial pub night! Early arrivals are welcome to join the #Westmoot26 team & friends for an evening of fun and trivia. #intothewest #westmoot #pub

Two trees of Valinor for two more days until #Westmoot26! Meet Council of the West members Clare and Ed, who are working with great dedication as we race toward our moot beginning so very soon! #intothewest #valinor #tolkien #countdown @clarelmoore.bsky.social @edburley.bsky.social

With #Westmoot26 around the corner, how about another Westmoot Quest? This quest can be completed before the Moot, and encourages you to prepare as we all get excited for #Westmoot to begin. Check out the Games Room for more quests to earn stickers for your badge. Happy questing! #intothewest

3 days until #Westmoot26 = 3 rings for the elven kings! Meet the 3 who support our tech on-site this year: Nathan, David, & Tom. Tom’s also our video wizard behind highlight & sneak peek videos; David created #Westmoot scheduling app; & Nate’s our designated driver! #intothewest

The countdown to #Westmoot26 continues! Today, with 4 days left & in celebration of the 4 hobbits, meet the 4 who’ve sought to provide an easy booking experience, helped you with volunteer opportunities & made sure westmoot.org is always up-to-date: Elizabeth B., Ty, Cheryl, and Phil! #intothewest

Have you ever wanted to play a tabletop roleplay game and explore Middle-Earth in an adventure you help create? Join us for introductory games of Free League’s The One Ring and The Lord of the Rings Roleplaying 5e with Nikki Boylan-Currie, Robert Au, and James Kaku Pierson! #westmoot26 #intothewest

We’ve begun our countdown to #Westmoot26! 5 days to go - and in honor of the 5 wizards of Middle-Earth, meet 5 members of the Council of the West working hard behind the scenes to make this a wonderful moot! #tolkien #intothewest #countdown

One week away! We’ll see you in a week at #Westmoot26 in Minneapolis to celebrate Tolkien, to see old friends and make new ones, to grow in community and grow in our love of all things Middle-Earth. #intothewest #westmoot #tolkien

On Friday, May 22, #Westmoot26 attendees are invited to stop by for a Meet & Greet opportunity with #Tolkien Society Trustee Jeremy Edmonds and Tolkien Society CEO Shaun Gunner. Don’t miss this chance to chat with Jeremy and Shaun, and learn more about the @tolkiensociety.org! #intothewest

New at #Westmoot26: authors Don Marshall, Graham Judd & John Hendrix will be signing books in the Dealers Room! Books by Don Marshall & John Hendrix will be available for purchase on site & attendees are welcome to bring their own copies for signing. #westmoot #intothewest

#Westmoot26 welcomes Chris Pierson, who will join us for an online presentation! Chris, who lives in Boston, is the lead World Designer and lore specialist for The Lord of the Rings Online at Standing Stone Games, as well as an author. He’s presented at #Oxonmoot, #Mythmoot & #Devcom. #intothewest

At #Westmoot26, see a special interview with Stephen Lambert, the Creative Director of Weta Workshop’s “Tales of the Shire: A Lord of the Rings Game.” Asli & Stef chatted with Stephen about the development of this cozy game bringing the Shire to your PC or console! #intothewest #westmoot

#Westmoot26 is a place for community. For meeting friends old & new. For growing in our love of all things Tolkien together! Meetups will take place on Friday between 1:30 and 4:10 p.m. Check out this list of #Westmoot meetups, and stay tuned for even more! #intothewest @lady-of-andunie.bsky.social

Show off your #Westmoot26 fandom in the office, at your next gaming session, and much more. Gamers, office workers, and virtually anyone with a computer can find a home for their mouse with this Westmoot 2026 mouse pad! Order today at westmoot.org. Art by Matěj Čadil. #westmoot #intothewest #merch

#Westmoot26 announces special guest Jordan Rannells! His work includes A Long-Expected Soundscape & working in podcasting as the editor for @prancingponypod.bsky.social & other longform audio productions. He'll join us online for a live presentation you won’t want to miss! #westmoot #intothewest

One month until #Westmoot26! We can’t wait to see you. #intothewest #westmoot #tolkien @lady-of-andunie.bsky.social @podcast.athrabeth.com

#Westmoot26 is pleased to announce another one of our special in-person guests, Graham Judd! Graham is the author & illustrator behind “Flora of Middle-Earth,” which he created with his father, Walter Judd, the esteemed plant taxonomist, who passed his love of #Tolkien onto his son. #intothewest

Will you be attending #Westmoot26 virtually this year? Would you like to become a part of something amazing? We invite you to volunteer as an Online Ranger! To learn more, visit westmoot.org. Please note: those applying to volunteer must already be registered for #Westmoot. #intothewest

Back by popular demand! #Westmoot26 will once again feature a Dealers Room, this year with many amazing vendors selling Tolkien-themed art, collectibles, and so much more! Join us in Minneapolis from May 22-24. Learn more & register today at westmoot.org. #westmoot #intothewest #tolkien

We are thrilled to welcome special guest Ted Nasmith to #Westmoot26! An internationally-renowned illustrator of J.R.R. Tolkien,Ted will host a special hybrid Q&A session for all #Westmoot attendees, both online and in-person! #intothewest #tolkien

#Westmoot26 welcomes special guest & writer Don Marshall, who has published a biography of Tolkien with a second book in the works. Beyond the page, he’s built a devoted following of 850,000+ across platforms, where he shares his passion for Middle-Earth! #intothewest #donmarshall #westmoot

We welcome our #Westmoot26 attendees for a panel after the performance of The Hobbit! Panelists: Scott Gilbert, Director; Keven Lock, Set Designer; Isabelle Hopewell, Bilbo; Bryce Kalal, Ensemble/Thorin; Winifred Froelich, Ensemble/Gandalf; Adam Iverson, Ensemble/Kili/Smaug. #westmoot #intothewest

Big news has hit Middle-earth! See you all at @westmoot.org !

A BUCKET LIST ITEM 100%!!!!!! Elerina is excited for the live stage! 🌿🧝🏾‍♂️💚

Our heroes from @athraplay.athrabeth.com will be doing a live one shot performance at Westmoot this year! Come and watch our cast improvise a One Ring tabletop role playing game adventure live on stage! #westmoot26 #westmoot #intothewest #oneringttrpg

Oooh yay! We can’t wait to bring AthraPlay to Westmoot this year! It’s going to be so much fun!

Yes! That’s right! @athraplay.athrabeth.com will be doing a live actual play show at @westmoot.org this year! We’re so excited!

Have you heard? The @athraplay.athrabeth.com cast is coming to #Westmoot26! Wait - what’s Westmoot, you ask? Well, listen closely and the cast will explain all… #westmoot #athraplay #intothewest

Did you miss the deadline to submit your Ents & Masquerade performance for #Westmoot26? Never fear – we’ve extended the deadline to May 9! Don’t wait, submit your performance today! We can’t wait to see it. 🤩 Submit at westmoot.org. #westmoot #intothewest #ents #tolkien

Are you an artist or collector wanting to show off your Tolkien-related items? #Westmoot26 is now accepting submissions for art and collection displays! Deadline to submit an entry is May 9. #westmoot #intothewest #collecting #tolkien

#Westmoot26 is proud to welcome another remarkable keynote speaker: John Hendrix! John is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator & we look forward to welcoming him to Minneapolis this May! #westmoot #intothewest #tolkien

#Westmoot26 wishes you a happy Tolkien Reading Day 2026! This day marks the anniversary of the destruction of the One Ring. This year the Tolkien Society's theme is “Unlikely Heroes.” What #Tolkien work are you reading today? #intothewest

The countdown continues to #Westmoot26! We are now exactly two months away from our gathering in Minneapolis, and couldn't be more excited to meet you all! Haven't booked your spot yet? Don't miss out! Register at westmoot.org. #intothewest #westmoot #tolkien

It may not be worth the entire value of the Shire, but you'll still want to get a #Westmoot26 shirt, available now for pre-order! Show off your love for Middle-Earth with our exclusive t-shirt and be the envy of all your friends. Order today at westmoot.org. #intothewest #westmoot #tolkien

We’re delighted to welcome our Athrabeth Podcast friends for a special live episode “Disasters, Downfalls & Dives” during #Westmoot26! Featuring special guests Tori Owens & Clare Moore! #westmoot #intothewest #athrabeth @podcast.athrabeth.com @clarelmoore.bsky.social

The Witch-King is coming to town! On Thursday, May 21, from 7-10 PM, join us at Lyon’s Pub for an unofficial pub night! Quizzes, games… and a pub talk by the infamous Witch-King himself! 👀😱 No registration required. #intothewest #westmoot26 @lady-of-andunie.bsky.social @edburley.bsky.social

Introducing #Westmoot Quests: simple, thematic quests that inspire your exploration of #Westmoot26, encourage making new friends, and promote self-care. Complete these at the Moot to earn stickers for your badge! To get into the swing of things, here’s the first Westmoot Quest. #intothewest

What has it got in its pocketses? Unsure what to pack for #Westmoot26? Here’s our checklist to get you started on making your packing list as you prepare to join us May 22-24, 2026 for this year’s #Westmoot gathering! #intothewest #tolkien

Book Westmoot 2026 in-person and get to see The Hobbit on stage. We have booked the theatre exclusively for our use, and attendees will be treated to a special Q&A with the director and actors after the show. Book now to avoid missing out - www.tolkiensociety.org/events/westm... #tolkien

Announcing virtual keynote speaker, Miriam Ellis, for #Westmoot26! Miriam is an award-winning fine artist & author of “The Art of Mercy in Middle-earth: Paintings Inspired by Tolkien's Legendarium.” Following her presentation, Miriam will do live Q&A on the #Westmoot Discord server. #intothewest

❓Question: What are the Ents? ✔️Answer: Following the Masquerade at #Westmoot, a variety of comical and/or dramatic #Tolkien-inspired performances take place. The sky is the limit, so submit yours today for #Westmoot26! Deadline: March 30.

Please join us for the Masquerade at #Westmoot26! The Masquerade is an opportunity for #Westmoot participants to show off their #Tolkien costume or cosplay with accompanying text and/or music. Deadline for submissions: March 30. #intothewest

We’re 3 months from #Westmoot26! #Westmoot features a range of presentations, including talks, quizzes, lectures, workshops, performances, papers, discussions, & entertainment in celebration of all things Tolkien. Visit our website to register! #intothewest

Will you be an online #Westmoot26 attendee this year? We need your help! Westmoot is seeking online Rangers (volunteers) to assist with the virtual portion of the convention. If you’re interested, please send an email to “rangers” via the form on our webpage. #intothewest #westmoot #tolkien

The theme for #Westmoot26 is Hope/Eucatastrophe & you're invited to submit a proposal for a paper in-person or virtually! In order to be considered, you need to be registered for Westmoot 2026. The deadline to submit is March 1. #westmoot #intothewest