ShadowCon started as the annual 12th Night or Yule/Christmas party for House Shadow Legion, a household within the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). It has everything normally found at a science fiction and fantasy or fan convention including panel discussions, guest authors and artists, costume contests, movie room, gaming (RPG, board gaming, miniatures, various LARPs, and console gaming) along with activities found at SCA events or Renaissance Fairs such as heavy weapons combat and bellydancing. Venders carry a range of merchandise including books (new, used, and small-press), games and gaming supplies, costume clothing, jewelry, artwork, and various items of SCA and fandom interest. Several other Memphis-area conventions and groups also have promotional tables at ShadowCon.
