FOR TRAVELLERS (IN ENGLISH)
Saagasi Events ("Your Saga" in Finnish) specialises in providing story-led experiences which draw from history, fairy tales and fantasy - in short from the stories we as humans have always told and continue to tell each other.
I am passionate about the stories we as humans have always told and continue to tell one another. For years, I have immersed myself in stories from Nordic folklore, and love sharing their wisdom with others. I have a Master's Degree in English Philology, with a special focus on mythology, ethics and anthropology.
I am also a long-time RPG geek, having played my first game around 17 years ago. I want to spread the joy of table-top role-playing games to new audiences and new groups of people, whatever their background.
NEW! The Five Senses of Christmas - A Delicious Storytelling Evening
Enjoy Finnish Christmastime treats in a cozy cabin atmosphere, hear untold stories from Finnish folklore, and learn to understand the Finnish way of life a little better!
During the experience, you will experience Yuletide with all five senses - taste, smell, touch, sight and hearing - while immersing yourself in Finnish Christmas traditions.
During the experience you will:
- Bake Finnish-style gingerbread cookies and enjoy the delightful scents of baked goods and Christmas spices
- Decorate your very own gingerbread cookies and keep them as a memento - perhaps you'll hang them on your window or on your Christmas tree for years to come?
- Hear stories about folklore and old-time traditions vividly told by our storyteller
- Finish the evening by a campfire surrounded by the calm darkness of the arctic night.
Group size: 4-15 people (larger groups available at an alternative venue)
Duration: 3 hours
Availability: from October to March
Prices from 85 €/child, 115€/adult
Additional services: traditional wood-stove sauna, birch whisks, reindeer visit, additional catering services
Target group: families, Christmas lovers, folklore enthusiasts
Location: less than 5 kms by car / 3 kms by bike/foot from Oulu city centre at Villa Pukkila, Paattikuja, 90510 Oulu
Spirits of Hearth and Home - Tonttu in Finnish Folklore
New to Finland? Do you wish you could understand the Finnish way of life a little better? As humans, we are deeply influenced by the stories we tell one another. Come along and hear some of the stories that makes Finns who they are!
During the experience you will learn something new about the role of tonttus (Finnish spirits of the household) in local folklore, customs, and the Finnish mindset. You will also craft your own tonttu keepsake out of felt and other natural materials. After creating our tonttus, we will welcome them into the world with a short ceremony.
All this will take place over a cozy cup of a hot beverage of your choice in a magical and athmospheric fantasy tavern (Tarinoiden taverna), a short walk from centre of Oulu.
Group size: 4-10 people (larger groups available at an alternative venue)
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Available: year round
Additional services: campfire, additional catering services
Location: a short walk from the centre of Oulu at Tarinoiden taverna, Pikisaarentie 15, 90100 Oulu
Prices from 40 €/adult, 30€/child,
NEW! Secrets of the Runes - Ancient Northern Magic Revealed
Enter a world where stories, symbols and nature's magic intertwine. In this intimate hands-on experience, you'll explore the mystical art of Nordic runes and ancient Finnish folk magic — traditions once practiced by the wise healers and storytellers known as tietäjät.
During the experience you will:
- Learn about Finnish folk traditions and ancient Scandinavian Elder Futhark runes and their use in writing, divination and magic
- Intuitively craft your unique runic pendant from natural materials and ritually dedicate it to its purpose
- Take part in a rune reading session to reveal what wisdom the age-old symbols have in store for you
Group size: 4-10 people (larger groups available at an alternative venue)
Duration: 2 hours
Availability: year round
Prices from 42 EUR/children under 16, 55 EUR/adults
Additional services: campfire, additional catering services
Target group: cultural travellers, folklore and fantasy fans
Location: a short walk from the centre of Oulu at Tarinoiden taverna, Pikisaarentie 15, 90100 Oulu
Immersive Storytelling Games at a Fantasy Tavern
Are you an RPG newbie or a seasoned D&D geek?
Whether you've never rolled a die in your life or you have 20+ years of role-playing experience, join us at the Tavern of Tales for an enchanting evening of magic, might, and heroic adventures!
With its sights, sounds and tastes, our tavern room provides a unique, memorable and enjoyable atmosphere for your role-playing stories. Our game masters are fluent in English and bursting with ideas to aid you in your quest.
The price includes the services of a game master and everything needed in the game session, as well as light snacks and finger food to complete the tavern atmosphere. Coffee and tea are provided in delightful earthenware cups and tankards.
Prices from 55 €/person, duration approx. 3 hours