![]() ![]() This is a tale – something living, something that grows and changes in time and telling. Taking the oral tradition of storytelling and infusing it with scents, guests are able to bring out something special from inside themselves. Walk the Night is no stranger to collaborative experiences between a guest and their host – and Tales by Candlelight is no exception to this strong ability. The combination of sight, sound, and scent are all perfectly incorporated in this multi-sensory experience. ![]() Waves crash against the cliffs as my avatar stares up at the night sky, but a more enigmatic piano played as I delved deeper into an ancient mystery. Further, ambient background sounds are used to further draw creativity from the participant and solidify the world around them. Lights change from rageful reds to deep dark blues as the story shifts from a dangerous encounter to a tender moment between friends. Utilizing a Philips Hue system, subtle changes in lighting are made as the story is told. ![]() Smell and spoken word are the main components of this experience, but it would be remiss not to mention the other senses that are used to immerse audiences. Fun fact: The olfactory system is adjacent to the hippocampus, allowing scent to be directly connected to the emotional and memory portions of the brain – explaining why memories sparked by scent in this experience feel nostalgic and emotional rather than concrete and detailed. It was magical to see what the imagination creates based on scent alone – and how that simple choice can send you down a different path that you may not have expected. For me, it was important not to think of a choice and find a scent that fits, but rather do the converse: let the scent conjure up the choice for me. These will be presented to you, and your choice will help drive the narrative forward. At different junctions during your tale, Christoff will select various scents that directly tie into your story. While Christoff may be a main reason this experience succeeds, it is the integration of scent that differentiates Tales by Candlelight from all other role-playing experiences. It’s his ability to take the pieces you provide and synthesize them together to form a cohesive narrative that truly make this experience succeed. He is a main driving force, pushing the narrative forward, but leaving pauses, posing questions, and prompting responses that make this story uniquely yours. Like an expert quilter, he weaves the threads of your narrative with ease, building in details and intrigue that perfectly paint this world in your head. Christoff, your humble candle-maker, guides the story and helps you if you stumble or need appropriate inspiration. It can be an epic battle, it can be a romantic love story, or it can be a deep mystery that leaves you wanting more.Īs mentioned, you aren’t telling this story alone. There’s no right or wrong here – it’s whatever is inside of you. The mechanics are simple: You are guided to tell a story, by creating a world, the people that live there, and what happens there. Those familiar with tabletop role-playing games will feel right at home in this experience – but those who’ve never played one will have little to no trouble diving in. Guests are seated for the entirety of this experience, but the mind of each participant is transported to a world, a place, a land that they create. This experience is billed as a scented, role-playing experience – and that’s an important distinction from your typical immersive venture. This story and the scents you select are ultimately captured in a candle that you receive after the completion of your narrative. In this experience, one audience member embarks on a journey to tell a collaborative story which you and a guide craft together – with a little help from different scents. This is the start to Tales by Candlelight, a new role-playing experience by immersive company Walk the Night, in collaboration with Cantrip Candles. Coffee is a popular choice for cleansing the olfactory palate, a man behind a desk proclaims. I lift an ornate silver container – its contents filled with the lovely aroma of fresh coffee beans. I remove my jacket (and my shoes) and settle into a comfortable couch, surrounded by too many pillows. A large map of a land I don’t recognize is illuminated in an orange glow. Trinkets and treasures from other worlds, other times, litter the walls. I am in the interior of a small candle shoppe tucked away in the recesses of Hollywood. Let your instinct take hold and tell a story that you may not know you had inside of you. Rather than go on a journey, let the journey take you. I invite you to let your imagination take you – and create something. ![]()
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