Z Vergun

A consummate yarn spinner and yes-and-er, Z Vergun (@gatewaygayz) is a professional writer, storyteller, and Game/Dungeon Master in Los Angeles. Their expertise spans over ten years of experience, both in the entertainment industry and running tabletop roleplaying games. Their slice-of-life modern fantasy podcast, "What Happened in the Malachite Wastes," was nominated for CRIT Awards for Best Upcoming Podcast (2025) and Best Dungeon Master (2026) after only ten episodes. They have been called a “delight to work with” and voted “most likely” to both punch a police horse and convince everyone to help them move for free.

A roleplay-heavy, puzzle-minded Dungeon Master, Z believes that collaborative storytelling can be one of the best ways we learn, grow, and develop into stronger communities, and help us discover things about ourselves we may never have known. Whether you are a long-time player or have never played a TTRPG before, Z will help make this trip the adventure of a lifetime!