“Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls.”
— Jer 6:16
The House of Imladris is a place for weary feet, hungry hearts, and thirsty souls. And while the House welcomes any who hold the key, it may be a significant journey for some. The Table, by comparison, is a kind of consummation and exhalation. It's a date, a 111th birthday party, and a mountaintop moment for numbered guests.
The Road is for everyone else — the student, the curious, the veteran, and the pilgrim. It's where faculty meets contractor, beginner meets mentor, on whatever journey the Lord has you on.
A highway in the heart is not a map that you buy. It is a hunger and a hunch about direction and distance that keeps pointing north when the peace that you seek is still over one more ridge. Bilbo was only jesting as he sang his pithy song. We are not. Any step is still a step and our Risen Lord shines on the effort it takes to move closer.
Find here an atlas of signposts and bridges, myriad ways to approach the House. Some of these paths we patrol, others we bless and send.
May you find your way to our door in due time pilgrim.
Bridges we keep
The Path of the Scholar
The Imladris Practicum is designed as a short-term experience mirroring a college-level class over standard semesters. For many students it can fulfill a required internship or practicum credit. You can learn more here: Imladris Practicum →
The Imladris Apprenticeship is designed as a 1-year experience working alongside game professionals in a real studio environment on real products. It aims to address the 'No job / no experience' loop by offering both. A great program for workforce development or veteran retraining programs, you can learn more here: Imladris Apprenticeship →.
The Path of the Player
Exile Gaming is an online journal for players exploring gaming and faith. This is a particular outreach to faith-friendly players who need to know Minecraft and Molech are different. Exile Gaming →
Byways we Bless
Other Halls in Other Lands
Aeternus Games Summit exists..."to embolden and equip Christians working in the games industry through fellowship, craft excellence, and innovation. If you are a games professional who loves Jesus…this is your gathering." Learn more at https://aeternus.games →
The Christian Game Developers Community is..."a diverse community of game developers, streamers, missionaries, and gamers. From the highest levels of the AAA games industry to students just getting started, we are all united in our love of Christ and games." Learn more at https://www.cgdc.org →
NCMS says..."God has given you the vision. Let us help you make it happen. We want to help you move from ideation to actualization by giving you the tools you need to move to the next step." Learn more at https://ncmsummit.com →
ReachConf is..."where gamers, cosplayers, and streamers unite to celebrate community, have fun, and gain the industry skills you need to make your mark!" Learn more at https://www.reachconf.org →