Best Dave Semark Podcasts (2024)

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 36 1:00:07

2h ago1:00:07

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Sent to Las Cruces by Garland Rayburn to purchase emergency stocks of grain, the boys realise they will have to spend time working with the US Cavalry to get the required food. This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product. - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West to…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 35 58:24

12d ago58:24

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A new story starts here! A great place to saddle up. It's been a tough winter in Jornada Springs, and Rayburn still thinks the Freeman-Harlesdon boys owe the town another favour. This is our MOST recent playtest adventure, recorded at the end of June, with a ruleset very, very close to the finished product. - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 34 56:39

11d ago56:39

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The final episode from Lincoln county. A verdict is reached in the trial of Mary and Murphy McGinn. Plus we discuss the mechanical penalties of losing your Faith and get XP! - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website. We are sharing one of our playtests f…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 33 1:00:19

20d ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Marion goes to talk to Torrance about the possibility that Torrance might be Grainne McGinn's true father. The trial starts, and does not start well. - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 32 1:05:29

25d ago1:05:29

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The boys try to spend the day before the start of the trial finding out anything that might help them make their case against Mary McGinn stick. Marion comes to a conclusion that has him sneaking away from his friends to meet with Torrence in secret. - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and si…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 31 56:38

1M ago56:38

56:38

In Lincoln the boys try to scout the lay of the land, in terms of both geography and politics, culminating in a tense meeting with Torrence, the leader of the outlaw gang that Donal McGinn, AKA Lucky Lawless, used to belong to ... - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 30 56:40

1M ago56:40

56:40

A great point to saddle up with the outfit as they start their seventh adventure. Having served justice on McGuin, the sheriff and his deputised lawmen are summoned to Lincoln to bear witness against his wife. Meanwhile his daughter and Marion find love... - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 29 52:14

1M ago52:14

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Marion makes a promise to Mrs Rayburn he does not intend to keep. Autumn turns into winter, we earn XP and Settlement Points, and we see how successful our business was. - Now YOU can play Tales of the Old West too! Download our QuickDraw for FREE from DriveThru and sign up for more info at our new website. We are sharing one of our playtests for T…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 28 57:50

2M ago57:50

57:50

In the aftermath of the gunfight at McGuin's house, the outfit still has to negotiate with a town that feels betrayed by Marion and Jimmy working for Chisum. - We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclu…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 27 1:05:07

2M ago1:05:07

1:05:07

Sheriff Horcock, with his two newly appointed deputies, goes to arrest Donal McGuin. - We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 26 1:03:01

2M ago1:03:01

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The boys deal with McGuin's denunciation at the public meeting, and in the aftermath, Mrs Paquito and Mr Rayburn issue an ultimatum. - We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 25 1:03:38

2M ago1:03:38

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McGuin offers Freeman and Harlesden a "favour" that feels more like a threat. The three friends try and lay the groundwork for dealing with the impact of the forthcoming revelation and the possibility that the whole town might turn against them, We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the natur…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 24 1:03:40

3M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

The newly appointed Sheriff Horcock demands to know what these other lawmen are doing in town. When it turns out they have come to inform the Rayburn and Paquito families that their missing sons have been murdered by Cody Picker, Jimmy and Marion feel they have to tell Horcock what they know. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 23 1:00:31

3M ago1:00:31

1:00:31

Freeman and Harlesden are reminded of their duties to Chisum, and given notice of a development in the Spanish Land Grant. Horcock is made Sheriff, and two other lawmen arrive in town. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current i…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 22 54:16

3M ago54:16

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In the aftermath of the gunfight, Horcock and Jimmy take Marion to the Doctor. A letter from Chisum arrives at the ranch offering new opportunities, and the season turns. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (avai…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 21 59:02

3M ago59:02

59:02

There's a man goin' round, taking names, And he decides who to free and who to blame, Everybody won't be treated all the same Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 20 1:00:24

4M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Horcock has told his old Confederate colleagues he wants nothing to do with them. He won't help them against revenger vigilantes from the 31st Infantry, so why won't they leave town? What are they waiting for? Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. Content Warning 2: In this session, table disciple was cast aside - …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 19 1:00:21

4M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

"Captain" Nathaniel Horcock wants to leave the war behind. But three old comrades have come to Jornada Springs. And Hell follows with them. U Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ev…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 18 1:14:22

4M ago1:14:22

1:14:22

A great point to jump on board!* A new adventure starts and Andy returns to the table as Nathaniel Horcock. In this episode Jimmy and Marion return from Albuquerque to find that Horcock has other matters on his mind. His Confederate past is catching up with him. Content Warning: This story will involve reports of confederate racism. We are sharing …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 17 49:12

4M ago49:12

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In Albuquerque, Jimmy and Marion have their fateful meeting with John Chisum. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 16 58:15

5M ago58:15

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After riding hard in the hope of catching Picker up, Marion arrives in Albuquerque. He impresses the local sheriff when he reports the dead men, Rayburn and Gilchrist, who he and Jimmy found on the trail. When Jimmy arrives the two track down Picker in the hope of confronting him once more. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old W…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 15 58:20

5M ago58:20

58:20

Around the campfire, the boys try to persuade Chisholm's man, Cody Picker, to come clean about McGinn's offer. The temperature rises, tension mounts. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 14 1:02:44

5M ago1:02:44

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Driving the herd to Albuquerque to market, Jimmy and Marion encounter two separate groups of suspicious riders. Are either party responsible for the dead travellers they came across? We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current ite…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 13 1:04:12

5M ago1:04:12

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After they bring Jimmy's birth-mother back from their adventures in Silver City, Marion and Jimmy must prepare to take their herd to market. They recruit three extra hands to help them, and when word gets around Chisholm's man Cody Picker asks if he can accompany them. This adventure to going to get tense. . . We are sharing one of our playtests fo…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 12 1:18:36

6M ago1:18:36

1:18:36

In the long awaited conclusion to our adventure in Silver City, Jimmy and Marion decide that if the law can't help they must taken direct action. But can they rescue Minnie in time? We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iter…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 11 1:10:59

1+ y ago1:10:59

1:10:59

In Silver City, Marion and Jimmy find a lawyer and talk to the sheriff. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from what you h…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 10 59:48

1+ y ago59:48

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In Silver City, Marion and Jimmy look for Jimmy's birth mother - and find her fallen on hard times. CONTENT WARNING - this episode contains reported abuse and indenture. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (avail…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 9 59:39

1+ y ago59:39

59:39

Aftermath As he goes through his dead brother's belongings young Jimmy Harlesden discovers a letter that changes everything he thought he knew about his life. He and Marion Freeman set out to discover the truth. This is the first session made on a new recording device that lets us split out each mic's tracks. We are just getting used to a new editi…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 8 1:08:12

1+ y ago1:08:12

1:08:12

The aftermath of the shootout and the Tannerhill's treachery. Plus a playtest discussion, and we find a mistake in an update of the story path generator. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 7 1:00:03

1+ y ago1:00:03

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The Freeman Harlesden boys face the Tannerhill family, with tragic consequences. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a number of differences from w…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 6 1:12:49

1+ y ago1:12:49

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Having decided to face up to the Tannerhill family the Freeman Harlesden boys have to put their affairs in order. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) h…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 5 1:15:14

1+ y ago1:15:14

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A few weeks after the shootout with McGinn's cowhands the Tannerhill family arrive in town, seeking revenge. And we start a second session with revisions to the settlement rules, and a recap of what we did last time. It's hard to remember stuff nowadays. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 4 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

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Hoarecock takes the baby and the bodies of her murdered parents into town. Freeman and Billy Harlesden arrive later, followed by the (alleged) murderers themselves. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available …

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 3 1:00:14

1+ y ago1:00:14

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Investigating the ruins of the Dean ranch, the outfit can't find any trace of a child they know should be there, but can find the tracks of a herd of the cattle being lead east away from the ranch. Freeman and Harlesden follow those tracks, while Hoarecock hears a cry in the scrub... Content warning: this episode features a very young child, injure…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 2 1:06:29

1+ y ago1:06:29

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The Freeman Harlesden outfit try to make an impression on the crowd at the Founders Day celebrations, but they are interrupted when Commanchero Traders bring an opportunity to town. It's time to do a deal, or two. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ev…

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Jornada Springs, New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West: Part 1 1:28:58

1+ y ago1:28:58

1:28:58

The players define their town, and their business. Dave explains the new push mechanic (we already have a new new one at the time of writing), then the newly named Freeman Harlesden outfit ride into Jornada Springs to get to know their neighbours at the town's Founders Day celebrations. We are sharing one of our playlists for Tales of the Old West,…

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New Mexico - a Tale of the Old West (session Zero) 52:31

1+ y ago52:31

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In the New Mexico sun three figures form in the heat haze, three new characters for a playtest adventure. We are sharing one of our playtests for Tales of the Old West, the game we are creating. As is the nature of the beast, the rules are ever changing and the current iteration (available exclusively to Stationary and Privileged Patrons) has a num…

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More Dragonbane! 1:43:10

2y ago1:43:10

1:43:10

We play the second half of the Quickstart adventure for OG Swedish RPG, Drakar och Demoner, now in an English translation (with a less litigation-baiting name) as part of its 40th anniversary edition. Guest Starring Magnus Seter, old DoD hand and author of one of the adventures in the new edition. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is The …

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Dragonbane! 1:31:41

2y ago1:31:41

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We play the OG Swedish RPG, Drakar och Demoner, now looking at an English translation (with a less litigation-baiting name) as part of its 40th anniversary edition. Guest Starring Magnus Seter, old DoD hand and author of one of the adventures in the new edition. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with k…

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The Children of the Song - Part 6 1:30:16

2y ago1:30:16

1:30:16

The crew are roused from their seance, there has been a murder! So'Ka the skavara is missing leaving only his Capybara. The crew and the Children of the Song try to make sense of what they have experienced, in an atmosphere is distrust. Guest starting two patrons, Jon and Will. The last part of Children of the Song Like what we do? Please review us…

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The Children of the Song - Part 5 1:29:57

2y ago1:29:57

1:29:57

There is a crisis of identity on the Xene node, as people wonder who they are. . . really Guest starting three patrons, Jon, Will and Thomas. Thomas has expanded his thought on the Skavara in a new FLW supplement here Like what we do? Please review us on your directory of choice or Podchaser Buy The Last Cyclade via our affiliate link Checkout our …

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The Children of the Song - Part 4 1:27:30

2y ago1:27:30

1:27:30

The last thing Oshian, Yaqub, Havima, So-ka and the 'prophet of Abrahim' remember of Coriolis was participating in a Seance with the leaders of the Children of the Song. Now it seems they are different people - the crew of a Foundation Space Station, orbiting Xene... Sorry we're late this this - still not quite organised around my new job Guest sta…

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The Children of the Song - Part 3 1:28:47

2y ago1:28:47

1:28:47

Finally, Oshian, Yaqub, Havima, So-ka and the 'prophet of Abrahim' are led to an anonymous Souk on the other side of the station to meet leaders of the Children of the Song. Then things get very weird. Sorry we're late this this - a combination of Covid and a new full time job. Guest starting thrre patrons, Jon, Will and Thomas. Thomas has expanded…

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The Children of the Song - Part 2 1:27:25

2y ago1:27:25

1:27:25

In the Mulukhad, Oshian, Yaqub, Havima, So-ka and the 'prophet of Abrahim' seek out the leaders of the Children of the Song Guest starting thrre patrons, Jon, Will and Thomas. Thomas' Skavara background Like what we do? Please review us on your directory of choice or Podchaser Buy The Last Cyclade via our affiliate link Checkout our regular podcast…

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The Children of the Song - Part 1 1:28:13

2y ago1:28:13

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The first mission for Oshian and Yaqub, since deciding work for the Zenithian Hegemony, is back on Coriolis. Charged with investigating the "Children of the Song" the duo are first reunited with and old friend, Havima. But who is the so-called Prophet of Abrahim? Guest starting there patrons, Jon, Will and Thomas. Thomas' Skavara background Like wh…

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Ravenland Tales: Hagglers House - part 6 29:58

2y ago29:58

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Can our roguish heroes escape the depravities of Haggler's house? Is the length of this short episode a clue? EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Leave a review on iTunes or Podchaser Find essay tran…

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Ravenland Tales: Hagglers House - part 5 1:01:19

2y ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Tengrail and Isembold and meet Gormer again in Hagglers House, and take an opportunity to steal the eye of Scrome. Their escape route leaves much to be desired. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of Free League Publishing. Like what we do? Le…

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Ravenland Tales: Hagglers House - part 4 1:04:32

2+ y ago1:04:32

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Tengrail, Isembold and meet some of the people strange people in the festival around Hagglers House, while Gormer, disguised with the shape changing blood of Twinbeard, sneaks into the catacombs beneath. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music is The Forbidden Lands by Alve, used with kind permission of …

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Ravenland Tales: Hagglers House - part 3 1:00:58

2+ y ago1:00:58

1:00:58

Tengrail, Isembold and Gomer have promised to take the chandlers' offering to the festival at Hagglers House, and to get their totem of Heme blessed for the coming year. All as cover for stealing back Scrome's Eye. On the way though, they have stopped at Refreshing Boar village to do a bit of haggling of their own. EffektAP is brought to you by Eff…

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Ravenland Tales: Hagglers House - part 2 1:05:51

2+ y ago1:05:51

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On their journey south to find Scrome's missing eye, the adventurers Tengrail, Gormer and Isembold encounter a woman whose son has gone missing. They decide to help her after only the briefest of conversations about killing the whole family and taking their stuff. EffektAP is brought to you by Effekt. Typeface is Duval Outline by Paul Lloyd. Music …

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