Best Crudely Drawn Swords Podcasts (2024)

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Season 4/CDS Post Mortem - Spoilers! 1:45:12

1+ y ago1:45:12

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Spoiler Warning- this contains spoilers for the entire show! Do not, on any account, start here! This is the audio of our Season 4/Entire Crudely Drawn Swords post-mortem. It is barely edited, Stuart was increasingly drunk as the session went on and we were all dressed "smartly" but you can't really hear that on the audio. You will get to hear all …

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S4E68: Crudely Drawn Swords 46:28

1+ y ago46:28

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An epilogue, in which our heroes say their goodbyes, and we say ours.Thank you for coming on this adventure with us, it has truly been sausage to know you.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E67: The World And The Magic Within It 1:36:21

1+ y ago1:36:21

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The fight with the Drake may be over, but now the Hawks face their greatest trial: the armies of the Canavir have come to claim the Gateway. The stakes are existence itself; the Hawks and their surviving allies will only be able to stop them if they are strong enough, and brave enough, and ready to face the world and all the magic within it.…

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S4E66: The Seven Great Blows 1:19:09

1+ y ago1:19:09

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The Drake has come. Everything the Hawks prepared for, everything they hoped for, and the armies they command, all must come together now if they are to survive their confrontation with their old friend, and implacable enemy.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E65: Ghost Onesie 1:00:02

1+ y ago1:00:02

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Percy has paid the price for great power, and something of great value has been destroyed. As the time of reckoning comes closer, The Hawks must prepare for the arrival of their enemy.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E64: Really Good At Traps 1:24:55

1+ y ago1:24:55

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The Hawks have a problem - one of their group is being targeted by a dangerous sect of assassins, and the assassins are probably in the right. It's time for precipitous action and the cruel truth is: to achieve greatness takes great sacrifice.Many things are sacrificed in this episode of Crudely Drawn Swords.…

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S4E63: The Applemen 1:10:06

1+ y ago1:10:06

1:10:06

An important ally and friend of The Hawks is dead and they want to find out the cause - which leads them to dangerous secrets and an unwelcome truth.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E62: Never Outgunned 1:19:47

1+ y ago1:19:47

1:19:47

New groups approach Aru-sha from every direction - some are friends, others, foes. The Hawks learn more of what is approaching, and who they will have at their sides when their enemies come to the city.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E61: Trust Team Idiot 1:00:20

1+ y ago1:00:20

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The Hawks are back! Awakening in the city Korzuuk, the capital of Mologorok. They have intervened in the past, but of course time has passed in the present as well. Time to find out how well their plans have worked and to start preparing the city for the arrival of The Drake.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E60: The Prophecy, Part 3 1:17:39

1+ y ago1:17:39

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Five hundred years ago, three figures sat in a sea-cave and composed a prophecy. This is the third episode during which we explore the outcomes and meaning of that prophecy as it threads through history.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E59: The Awakening, Part 2 33:45

1+ y ago33:45

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In the distant past, while Adam and Percy reshape the tides of history itself, Tristan, Enigma and their newfound friend Athel di Mitiabos face the daunting challenge of going for a nice walk across the kingdom of Carisona. Who has a more difficult job? It is hard to say, but suffice to say this may just be our shortest ever episode.…

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S4E58: The Prophecy, Part 2 1:07:09

1+ y ago1:07:09

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In a cave by the sea, a ghost, a gunslinger and a guy whose ribcage will later have a book in it write a history of the future that will become the most important prophecy of their age. But how will people recognise its value? In this week's episode, we find out.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E57: The Awakening, Part 1 44:18

1+ y ago44:18

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While Adam and Percy carefully build a prophecy to shape history to their needs, Engima and Tristan have a different task: Go for a nice walk in the sunshine. Who can say which task will prove more challenging...By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E56: The Prophecy, Part 1 53:17

1+ y ago53:17

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The Hawks find themselves back in the past with multiple significant tasks to perform. Percy and Adam dedicate themselves to compiling the prophecies of Ludovic Crease into the tome known as The Sea Codex.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E55: Not A Princess 1:01:56

2y ago1:01:56

1:01:56

The Hawks have a prophecy to make, so they're back in the land of the dead and quickly meet an old friend, in fact more than a friend to one of our heroes, if only he could remember that.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E54: A Bit Of A Yarn 41:38

2y ago41:38

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The Hawks have received bad news about their future selves but time and fate are dangerous to tinker with, and before they make their way into the past, they perhaps need a little rest and relaxation.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E53: All He's Ever Done 38:17

2y ago38:17

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The Hawks have found their way to the underground realm of Mologorok (stop that!) and they find their arrival foretold by prophecy, a fact they immediately ignore because they have found something far more important (to them).By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E52 - Water Off My Back 1:08:48

2y ago1:08:48

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Having located the ideal place to search for the dragon beneath Aru-sha, The Hawks begin their exploration, only to find themselves confronted by a new kind of opponent, one against which they have no defence at all.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E51: Who Is That Handsome Man? 1:09:23

2y ago1:09:23

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The Hawks have returned to their old haunt of Aru-sha and in the interests of their researches they're going in search of some old friends. Some things theBy Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E50: Who's Up For Starting A Cult? 49:14

2y ago49:14

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Escaping a dangerous situation, The Hawks find themselves in a deep and ancient catacomb and anyone who has visited a crypt will be very conscious that there is one urgent priority you have to be ready for: pranking people.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E49: Things Undreamed Of 42:57

2y ago42:57

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The Argent Queen has asked for The Hawks help in forging a new realm of death, with herself as the goddess at its heart. Unfortunately for her, they have seen through her lies, unfortunately for them she can't be harmed in her own realm. Their greatest hope lies in finding a way to invoke the ancient power of The First Contract, the law that all th…

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S4E48: From The Same Place 39:55

2y ago39:55

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The Pale Hand In Death's Shadow, The Argent Queen, The Princess In Alabaster, The Frostdaughter, Mercy In Ivory, The Pearl Widow... she has many names and now The Hawks approach the heart of her power as she tries to persuade them that co-operation is a wiser solution than conflict. She has a lot to offer them and they need to be careful if they no…

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S4E47: Structural Integrity 57:20

2y ago57:20

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The Hawks have found their way into the castle of The White Lady - the decor is on-the nose, the lighting is spooky and the well just had weird blood creatures pop out of it. All in all, a bit on the quirky side. Still, The Hawks are a devastatingly effective, battle-hardened team. There is no chance of any of them becoming casualties of the tricke…

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S4E46: The Old Traditional Greeting 42:57

2y ago42:57

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The Hawks have made their way to the old barrow at the heart of the dome of smoke and ghosts and now they prepare themselves to enter and face whatever perils lie within. Or at least three of them do, Tristan already kicked Adam through the gateway...By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4H6: Always There, Always Changing 28:43

2y ago28:43

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Perhaps Tristan and Ambiphorax had further conversations, after the one where he saw his mistake, but if they did, he has yet to recall them. And yet, for all that, he can no longer see his captor and adversary as purely an enemy. For a time they were companions, of a sort, almost friends.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E45: A Little Bit Of Elk 42:37

2y ago42:37

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The Hawks have a destination now, the site where Adam and Enigma once overthrew the Court of Lost Renown, but what will they find at that one-time lake among the burnt forest of the Black Pillars?By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4H5: The Song Of Every Bird 25:57

2y ago25:57

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Two things Tristan loves to talk about: Music and himself. His favourite topic of conversation? The combination of music and himself. The problem? The survival of the world might depend on him not talking about his favourite topic of conversation, and he is a very talkative fellow.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E44: Mumbo Jumbo 46:40

2y ago46:40

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Having learned relatively little from the diminutive general of the White Lady's army, the Hawks decide it is time to question their spectral captive. But could Tristan's blithe assumption that he can get away with anything have lead him to overreach? Again? As it does every couple of episodes?By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4H4: A Second Of Pristine Beauty 22:45

2y ago22:45

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Years have passed at the borders of chaos, insofar as Tristan can tell, but eventually he finds himself back in the room where the ancient and terrible creature who holds him captive calls him back for a little light conversation...By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E43: Do You Know What Murder Means? 50:29

2+ y ago50:29

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The immediate ghost problem has been averted, The Hawks are temporarily protected themselves and make a retreat to the relative comfort of the local inn, where they figure out their next steps: What do the ghosts want, how can Tristan defeat his newest rival, and where are they going to find breakfast at this time of night?…

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S4H3 - The Force Of Our Origins 24:39

2+ y ago24:39

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A year since their last conversation, Tristan finds himself back in the comfortable armchair beside Ambiphorax' fireplace, learning more about where the world came from.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E42: Half Past Nunchucks 39:46

2+ y ago39:46

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The Hawks are surrounded by ghosts and they need to give Percy time to create a circle of protection around a whole building. Fortunately they are all dynamic heroes who make exclusively good decisions, so this is almost guaranteed to go smoothly.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4H2: A Power With Endless Children 25:36

2+ y ago25:36

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A long time ago, on the borders of endless chaos the ghost of a bard and an ancient power of endless chaos are trapped together. This episode continues their conversations as Tristan begins to learn some of the deeper history of the world.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E41: Our Saviour 40:14

2+ y ago40:14

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Tristan is shaken by the revelation of his recollections, but ultimately there isn't time for The Hawks to worry about that right now, because they have places to be, so finally they're going to begin their journey north to Aru-sha. The good news, is that there's basically no chance of anything or anyone intervening to stop them.…

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S4H1: The Very Heart Of Things 30:33

2+ y ago30:33

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Tristan has a problem, which is that through no fault of his own* he finds himself at the borders of the elemental chaos that the world is shaped from, on inconstant ground beneath an ever-shifting sky. Even worse, he is trapped there with the ancient power Ambiphorax, a creature whose destructive power and will to overthrow civilisations has shown…

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S4E40: What did we actually learn? 1:01:03

2+ y ago1:01:03

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Awakening from their magical exploration of Adam's memories, the Hawks try to establish how accurate the information they gleaned there actually is, and how they can use it to plan for the future.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E39: The Two Revolvers 1:13:51

2+ y ago1:13:51

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The Dreadnought Asperitas is gone in a thunder of flame and ruin, but with a following wind, her crew have a chance at getting home safe as their ... infinity pool? ... drifts across the hostile land. Adam's memories grow ever more fevered and baffling as the ship's crew find themselves at another crossroads.…

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S4E38 - Deadly and Beautiful 1:11:11

2+ y ago1:11:11

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The Dreadnought Asperitas has reached the location where the Broken Wheel are planning to perform a powerful chaotic rending that will bring disaster upon the people of Sukarvalon, but they are short of troops and now they contemplate desperate measures. Meanwhile it is starting to look as though possibly there is a saboteur on board, although who …

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S4E37: Full Throttle! 1:21:13

2+ y ago1:21:13

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If they are to understand how to help Adam Eagle-Ankh save his world, The Hawks need to understand more about it. Fortunately they have a talented smith-enchanter on-hand to help them witness some of his memories, first-hand. Now, for the first time, we get a glimpse of the Kingdom of Sukarvalon and the war against the Broken Wheel.…

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S4E36: To Say Outright 1:19:12

2+ y ago1:19:12

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The Hawks are preparing their next move, but first they seek to understand their situation, and it keeps getting more complicated. What is the great power that Tristan has sensed? What is the deal with that weird marble? Is something up with the natural world? What is going on with the Antikythera? They say there are no stupid questions, but The Ha…

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S4E35: What's Your Problem? 38:15

2+ y ago38:15

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The Knight Commander of the Western Church has only recently stepped into the role and now he and his allies must decide where their next steps will lead them and try to decide what the new world might look like.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E34: More Time In Chimneys 45:05

2+ y ago45:05

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The cavern shaking around them, The Hawks continue their investigation into the death of the dragon god Ramnkellek, knowing that soon they must return to the surface and face the judgement of the inquisition.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E33: The Body Of A God 54:14

2+ y ago54:14

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The Hawks are going down, but not as a form of much-deserved justice. Oh no, they want to see what they can learn in the cavern of one of the Dragons Beneath, the mighty beasts at the heart of the dwarven religion, while Tristan is excited to explore the underground music scene.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E32: Human Naked 59:12

2+ y ago59:12

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Their adventures in the past are over. The Hawks are making their way back to their own time and their own bodies, confident that they have put the past behind them and that no further complications could possibly have arisen while they were walking the realms of the dead or the history beyond.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E31: No More Lifetimes 36:17

2+ y ago36:17

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Against a vast army of the miscreations of chaos, a small force of brave fighters makes a stand to defend the magical rite that may just save their world. But their presence has drawn the attention of the army's master, an entity older than the stars and rich in whimsical cruelty, and unfortunately Tristan has completely given the game away. It fal…

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S4E30: The Uncanny Valley 56:37

3y ago56:37

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The battle of Kel Teppey is beginning as The Hawks and a small handful of defenders attempt to protect a powerful spell that - if cast successfully - will overthrow the broken age and make their lives in the future possible. But the forces arrayed against them are vast and powerful- can they endure the double threat of a huge approaching army and t…

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S4E29: Doves Take Flight 35:56

3y ago35:56

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The Tide Of Light must take place at the top of the hill where currently a goblin forge stands. Can The Hawks defeat the defending goblins and get their allies there safely?By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E28: On The Other Side Lies Freedom 37:57

3y ago37:57

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As soon as the gates are open and Enigma gives the signal, the attack on the Goblin settlement at Kel Teppey will begin. The Hawks prepare themselves for a dangerous confrontation...By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E27: What Swords Do 1:03:37

3y ago1:03:37

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The Hawks split once more, with Enigma and Adam making their way up the pass with the main group, while the disembodied forms of Percy and Tristan hold back and attempt to divert the army that follows them.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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S4E26: Maintain The Illusion 1:02:02

3y ago1:02:02

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The Hawks are earning their place in history, but with a very small group beside them, a goblin town ahead and an army of monstrosities behind them they need to maintain cover if they are to save the future.By Crudely Drawn Swords

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