What is it about fantasy that makes it feel more real than real life, especially when we're going through something difficult? Why do dragons, magic, and faraway lands often speak to our most human emotions? What are the similarities and differences between Eastern and Western fantasy?_x000D_ _x000D_ In this cosy and thought-provoking discussion and workshop, we’ll explore how fantasy literature offers not just escape, but comfort, healing, and resilience. From Tolkien to Sanderson, from childhood classics to modern epics, we’ll reflect on how these stories help us process our own challenges—and why we return to them again and again._x000D_ _x000D_ Bring a favourite fantasy book, a quote that stuck with you, or just your love for magical worlds and deep conversations. Together, we’ll share what these stories mean to us, discover new reads, and enjoy a few immersive activities that celebrate the joy of imagination. Whether you're a lifelong fantasy lover or just looking for a warm two-hour escape with kindred spirits, this gathering is a chance to reconnect with the power of storytelling—and each other._x000D_ _x000D_ 奇幻文学为什么让我们觉得比现实生活更真实，尤其是在我们经历困难时？为什么龙、魔法和遥远的土地常常触动我们最深刻的情感？东方和西方的奇幻文学有什么异同？_x000D_ _x000D_ 在这场温馨且引人深思的讨论与工作坊中，我们将探索奇幻文学如何提供的不仅是逃避，更是安慰、疗愈和韧性。从托尔金到桑德森，从童年经典到现代史诗，我们将思考这些故事如何帮助我们处理个人挑战——以及为什么我们一次又一次地回到这些故事中。_x000D_ _x000D_ 带上你最喜欢的奇幻书籍、一句打动你的名言，或者仅仅带上你对魔法世界和深刻对话的热爱。我们将一起分享这些故事对我们的意义，发现新的阅读，享受一些沉浸式活动，庆祝想象力的乐趣。无论你是终生的奇幻迷，还是只是想在与志同道合的朋友们共度两个小时的温暖时光，这场聚会都是一次重新连接讲故事的力量——以及彼此的机会。