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In the thrilling conclusion of The Performance, the team takes on a horror-movie tier team of baddies. Will we be able to overcome The Whistler, The Witch, the Sniper and the Tongue-Eater? God help us all. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Body horror, suffocation To apply to have your indie TTRPG included in the Colludium Four bundle, DM Marx at https://twitter.c…

Remember when our show was funny? We do! This episode is hilarious. Truly, what our worried nation needs. Join Montague Pensmouth and The Duke's Troupe in this paralogue, as we explore more of Monty's backstory. When the dastardly Vora 7 appear to stage a rival performance, only Monty and his friends can team together to stop them from upstaging th…

WELCOME BACK, folks! We're not quite ready to start dropping season 2, but here's a session 0 for it, plus a Behind the Mask threaded in! We'll answer your questions and take spinach omelettes too seriously. We'll be back with regular episodes as soon as we can! The music this episode is Michael Kurowski's "The Bard's Theme (Backwoods of your Home)…

We share reunions with old friends. We laugh, we cry, we break things, and maybe things will turn out alright. Who's to say in times like these? Thanks for coming on this wild ride with us, y'all. Please submit your questions for Behind the Mask to us @masksandmartyrs on Twitter or via email to masksandmartyrspodcast@gmail.com http://nerdification.…

The Masquerade heats up. Death waits in the shadows. Don't let him catch you alone. The night is still young. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs || https://www.patreon.com/masksandmartyrs "Dreamlike" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)…

...or, three times people at the Masquerade waltz, and two times they don't. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs || https://www.patreon.com/masksandmartyrs "Dreamlike" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons:…

Artesinal cocktail weenies. Need I say more? http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs || https://www.patreon.com/masksandmartyrs "Dreamlike" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http…

Meetings are held under cover of rain. Deals made, bargains struck. Who can know the true goals of those in the shadows? http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs || https://www.patreon.com/masksandmartyrs Check out Lauren Alexa at www.lovel…

Time to re-organize ourselves after that nasty dueling business. Some move more subtly than others. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs || https://www.patreon.com/masksandmartyrs Check out Lauren Alexa at www.lovelylady.life "Dreamlike…

Some matters cannot be resolved with words, no matter how much we wish them to be. Other matters probably could be, but won't be. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs || https://www.patreon.com/masksandmartyrs Check out Lauren Alexa at …

How you enter a party is nearly as important as the party itself. Don your masks and stay alert--it's going to be a long night. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs || https://www.patreon.com/masksandmartyrs Check out Lauren Alexa at ww…

Start the new decade right with a special episode of Masks & Martyrs. Brika is missing! Of course she is, but regardless, you need to find her! Go get baby Brika, or Noni will smack you on the snout and leave you with no bread at dinner! Featuring special guest Lauren Alexa! http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCOR…

Get in, loser, we're going shopping. Okay, not for the WHOLE episode, but for the first half. Come meet some of the eccentric shopkeeps of Hintila! Then, a small series of vignettes, ranging from intriguing to poignant. Come and join us for the final preparations in anticipation of the von Teppler Masquerade.. ETSY PROMO CODE: HEARTHLIGHT http://ne…

Reagan attains enlightenment and gets some new duds. Monty has anxiety. Brika makes brunch. Wisteria/June/??? does [REDACTED]. ETSY PROMO CODE: HEARTHLIGHT http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs Check out Lauren Alexa at www.lovelylady.li…

This week on Masks & Martyrs, we sit down with Diana and Andrew for one last breather before the last arc in season 1. Don't worry, though--that arc is at LEAST 15 episodes long. Slight content warning on this one for discussions of suicidal ideation in the latter half. ETSY PROMO CODE: HEARTHLIGHT http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/m…

It's always a comfort to know someone's looking out for you, like an angel on your shoulder. Spying on you? Not AS much. Make sure you send us your questions for Behind the Mask! You can reach out to us on Discord or Twitter or at masksandmartyrspodcast@gmail.com http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://d…

Things get tense this week--are we sure this eldritch sea beast has our best interests at heart? http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs Thanks to Dinnerly for giving us this affiliate link for our listeners! Check out http://bit.ly/Dinner…

It's time to make some calamari. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs "Dreamlike" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Intro is "Threa…

It's the Return of Sarah/June/Wisteria/??? this week! June's been having the strangest dreams lately. Reluctantly, begrudgingly, painfully, she turns to the only people in the city she thinks may be able to assist. Well. Maybe not the only ones. Is there anyone else available? Anyone? http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs…

In the finale of the That Which is Buried arc, lines are crossed, necrotic damage is dealt, and Brika draws not one, not two, but THREE cards from the Deck of the Liar's Run. This one's gonna be a doozy. Get Applewood today! ApplewoodGame.com http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || …

Can you punch a ghost? We're gonna try to punch a ghost. We may regret it later, but we'll always regret it if we don't. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs "Dreamlike" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons…

What on earth is going on in this city? This week, we learn more about the intricate politics of Hintila, courtesy of one Lord Goring, and get a firsthand account of what went down at the Limter masquerade from Rufus the Just. This city leaves scars on its residents, of that you can be certain. Armed with a lot of information, the team goes to figh…

Sometimes, Reagan needs a good lecture to get her back on track. Even though the track was just wanting to see her sister! Surely, no faux pas is so bad to deny her that? Well, maybe a little quid pro quo will help smooth things over. An awkward first course is served and our heroes prepare to learn what the Gorings have in store for their evening.…

Four unusual guests attend a dinner party with a table set for wolves. Introductions are in order. Shrimp will be eaten. Faux pas will be committed. Which fork is for salad and which spoon is for soup? Which knife is for stabbing? Who's to say in times like these? http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://…

After last week's heart pounding episode, how about a little break? Perhaps a clandestine meeting? A fancy party invitation--wait, did we get our podcast mixed up with another one? We got invited to a fancy party? Weird. Guess we're gonna have to get makeovers. Ladies and gentlemen, roll for fashion! http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com…

Join us for the thrilling conclusion of the Masked Mayhem! As the tension rises and crests, loyalties will be tested. Champions will rise where the weak fall. Only one can be crowned king of the Mayhem. But maybe there's more to be won than a title and a crown. Tune in to find out! This week's episode is sponsored by Lambdachops! Find out more at l…

No hurricane can stop Hurricane Reagan Khiham!! Welcome to this week's episode, thankfully NOT interrupted by Hurricane Dorian. This week we continue Round 2 of the Masked Mayhem, in an ELECTRIFIED cage match (get it) you'll never forget. You'll wrassle. You'll hassle. You'll listen to Brika. We apologize, by the way, for just how fast and loose we…

Ladies and gentlemen, round 2! Fight! This week, two of the living legends appear to take on the Masked Mayhem. The team is separated for a round of cage matches against wild opponents. Will Monty survive in a cage on his own? Who IS the Alder King? Do Brika and Tamzin have a theme? Is Reagan's bard better than all the rest? Find out all this and m…

Sorry for the long delay, my friends; we're still working on the next episode of Heels & Heroes and should be back up and running very shortly! In the meantime, Andrew has prepared a special treat with your friends Diana, Julia, Katie and guest Nathan Watson. Go back in time into the theater of Reagan's mind to days gone by, memories flooding back …

Our heroes enter the ring and begin to manifest their destiny! Bad jokes are made. Alliances are forged. Blood will be spilled! Join us for the thrilling conclusion to round 1 of the Masked Mayhem! This week's episode is sponsored by Lambdachops! Find out more at lambdachopshop.com. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs |…

Our heroes receive a strange letter with an even stranger request. This week's episode is sponsored by Lambdachops! Find out more at lambdachopshop.com. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs "Dreamlike" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)…

This week, Andrew and Diana sit down together to take a breather and explain a bit about the world. Stick around for the premiere of the full cut of "Threads of Fate" at the end! Performed by Daniel Paparozzi, Diana Paparozzi, Sarah Shope, Katie Knox, Julia Heslin and Andrew Liguori. Arranged by Thomas Hart. By the way, here's the soundcloud we men…

We're back, folks! Finally, the threads begin to converge. Will our heroes escape the final push of their enemies? Will ANYONE listen to Brika? Will Reagan manage keep her temper in check? Find out all this and more in this week's episode. This week's episode is sponsored by Lambdachops! Find out more at lambdachopshop.com. http://nerdification.med…

This week we're joined by a familiar voice with an unfamiliar face. Will we escape the pickle we found ourselves in last episode? Will we master the secrets of the Eternal Dragon Mountain Fist? Will Reagan ever shut up? Maybe, no, probably not, respectively. Spoilers, I guess? We hope you enjoy this week's HEART POUNDING episode! (P.S. Our producti…

Join us this week for heartfelt conversations and heart-pounding combat as the team begins their new mission: return Lynne von Teppler to her parents. Will Reagan keep her temper in check? Will Monty's past catch up to him? Will anybody ever listen to Brika??? Only one way to find out! http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyr…

Let's take it a little easier this week, shall we? Maybe less stabbing? More hugs? Okay, probably the same amount of hugs. Or fewer. In this arc, our team meets another mysterious stranger, but instead of blackmail, this one offers precious information and makes an offer we just can't refuse. What's his game? Tune in to find out. http://nerdificati…

In the final episode of the Before the Noose arc, things...well, things pop off. We split the party. We play fast and loose with some rules. We make friends, we lose friends, we learn a little something about ourselves, if we're lucky. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: …

In our third episode, we make a new friend, fail at sneaking, and Reagan gets a new job! http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs "Dreamlike" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License htt…

In our second episode, the squad tries to make new friends, then intimidate new friends, then trudges through the sewers. Also, we got to stab stuff! http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs "Dreamlike" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Li…

In our first episode, our three intrepid adventurers meet under unlikely circumstances. http://nerdification.media || http://twitter.com/masksandmartyrs || DISCORD: https://discord.gg/DHk6eyX || STORE: http://etsy.com/shop/MasksAndMartyrs Dreamlike Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://cr…

Welcome to Masks & Martyrs, a D&D 5e actual play podcast filled with intrigue, laughs, and good friends. In this episode, Andrew (DM) and Diana (producer) sit down and explain a bit about the world and characters that you'll need to know before you jump into the first session next week. Featuring awesome character studies written and voiced by Andr…