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An Esper Genesis 5e actual play podcast. An unlikely group of friends explores the stars trying to find their place among them, answering questions about themselves and the universe. Because sometimes the biggest mysteries are closer to home than you realize, and the universe is a very strange place. And life is never boring aboard the Opal Star.
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Tales of Adventure is an NPR style podcast following Isra as she travels the land interviewing various adventurers, townspeople, and villains. This podcast pays homage to all of the great characters that come out of roleplaying games like D&D and Pathfinder.
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“Max Brand”, the most used pseudonym of Frederick Schiller Faust (1892-1944), is best known today for his western fiction. Faust began in the early twentieth century selling his stories to the pulp magazines, writing in many genres under numerous pseudonyms. He is probably best known as the creator of the character Destry. His novel Destry Rides Again has been filmed several times, most notably the 1939 version starring James Stewart and Marlene Dietrich. Also his character Dr. Kildare which ...
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An epistolary novel, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall follows the courageous journey of the protagonist, Helen Graham, as she struggles to escape her socially imposed role as dutiful wife, while also acting on her moral responsibilities as a mother and self-respect as a woman. Published in 1848, under the pseudonym Acton Bell, the novel provoked much criticism at the time of its release due to its shocking content and atypical portrayal of an English wife, who not only defies the strict conventio ...
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George Eliot's seventh and perhaps most famous novel almost didn't get written! It took birth as a short novella titled Miss Brooke but she was unhappy with its progress and finally in despair, she decided to put it aside for a couple of years. Meanwhile, personal problems intervened and when she took up the project again, it was with a renewed sense of creativity. Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life first appeared as an eight-part serial novel in 1871-72. In 1874, it was finally compile ...
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Two sisters, one practical and full of commonsense, the other a passionate and emotional creature, an uncaring brother and his avaricious wife, a handsome rake and a faithful gentleman – these are some of the unforgettable characters who make Jane Austen's first published novel, Sense and Sensibility such a delightful, witty and timeless classic. The novel was published under the pseudonym “A Lady” by its shy and retiring nineteen-year-old author, Jane Austen, in 1811. She was the daughter o ...
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After discussing the possible reasons Anima could have lost her memory, the party finds the last few missing pieces to the last place she remembers being. As they set off to find the station where everything happened, they realize they need to make a detour because Tali has a lead on Stavias' location. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio The…
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The crew has time to process the kidnapping of Stavias as they put feelers out to find some way to get them back. In the meantime, they draw closer to to Nova Outpost 31 and answers. However, the answers may not be what Anima wants to hear. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/, Headshot by Nicholas …
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The Opal Star plays dead to lure out some pirates, but it turns out the pirates are not interested in the Goliath. They were looking for something else. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/, Headshot by Nicholas Jeudy Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/Pseudony…
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Things are quiet as the Opal Star helps escort the Goliath to the Nova Station outpost, allowing the party some time to work on personal projects and enjoy some downtime. We finally meet Lex, who informs Spectra that Vae might be a cybermancer. Spectra promises to help Vae get a hang of those abilities. Then they decide to pull the ghostship gambit…
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The Cleanup Crew overhear a pair of smugglers arranging the sale of a rare creature with a mystery man and decide to step in to rescue the creature before it disappears. Sound effects by: Zapsplat Music by: Tabletop Audio Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial https://bsky.app/profile/pseudonymsoci…
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Anima finally gets a chance to reconnect with her family. They finally learn the truth of what happened to her, and some of the rifts are healed. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/, Headshot by Nicholas Jeudy Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial…
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The Hyperlance runs into a debris field that tells a startling story of unexpected destruction. There is danger in the rift, and it is still nearby. Afterward, they take some time to unwind with drinks and good food. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/, Headshot by Nicholas Jeudy Check us out: http…
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The party settles into their temporary roles on board the Hyperlance, taking the time to rest and try and put some pieces together. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Nicholas Jeudy Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/ Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocial Support us: https://www.pa…
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Once the captain is informed of Otis' presence on the ship, the party retires to the mess hall for some food and conversation. Vae tests Stavias willingness to drink tea (which has leaves) while Anima tells Otis what she remembers about where she has been. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check …
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When the party is sent to investigate the Hyperlance’s mystery intruder, they find the last person Anima expected to see on this ship, Anima’s father, being threatened by void shadows. This was not how she expected this reunion to go. Sound effects by: Zapsplat, Tabletop Audio Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/ Check us out: https://pseudo…
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