"I was trying to win the throne to save the kingdom, when I should have been trying to save the kingdom to win the throne." Stannis pointed north. "There is where I'll find the foe that I was born to fight."

–George R.R. Martin, A Storm of Swords

Bring your armies to the frozen north and stand against the foe you were born to fight. Days of Ice and Fire 2011 , a weekend of excitement and intrigue in Roseville, Minnesota, begins Friday, November 11th!

The pre-registration period has been extended

If you’ve already registered for Days of Ice and Fire, then prepare yourself for a weekend of engaging seminars, competitions, and tournaments... including a costume contest and trivia challenge. But if you haven’t yet registered, don’t worry. You can still visit our webstore to reserve your place, but you must do so before 10am CST on Monday, November 7th.

And remember: while all attendees will receive an exclusive gift bag full of Westeros-themed exclusive items, early registrants for Days of Ice and Fire receive even more.

• A custom souvenir Days of Ice and Fire name badge and lanyard! When you pre-register, we’ll ask you to choose your allegiance to one of the great houses of Westeros. Your eye-catching badge will display your name as well as your house.
• A Westeros-themed art print! This striking image shows off the grandeur of House Lannister, and will make a welcome addition to any A Song of Ice and Fire enthusiast’s collection.
• An exclusive “Days of Ice and Fire 2011” deck box for A Game of Thrones: The Card Game ! Featuring stunning art of a guard of Lannister gazing upon the battlements of Casterly Rock, this deck box will keep your cards safe in style.
• A chance to win a copy of A Game of Thrones: The Board Game Second Edition ! Early registrants will be entered into a drawing, and three names will be selected randomly to receive the updated version of this beloved board game.
• A chance to meet FFG’s CEO, and to face off against him in the war for the Iron Throne! Christian T. Petersen’s 2003 design of A Game of Thrones: The Board Game has become a beloved favorite. Now, with the upcoming release of its second edition, five early registrants will be selected to take on its designer.

November 11th-13th, join us in Roseville, Minnesota to experience the conflict and intrigue of Westeros. Download the complete schedule of events (pdf, 332 KB) from our support page , then register today !

Note: Even though you are prompted to choose a shipping option, you will not be charged for shipping. The total cost per guest is only $25. You’ll receive a confirmation email once your order is placed.