A woman wearing bat wings watches the Conquest of Mythodea, Germany's premiere LARP (Live Action Role-Playing ) event. Held on the Brokeloh Estate in Lower Saxony, Conquest of Mythodea lures thousands of attendees every year and, according to its organizers, counts as the world's largest LARP occasion. For several days, participants leave their troubles behind and enter a fantasy world, donning elaborate costumes and taking part in mock battles of strength and wit.