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2023-10-3101 minBug City BluesThe High PriestessWith Desmond safely secured in the back of the Goldleaf company car, our heroes reach out to their contacts and see who can provide some much needed emergency medical assistance. Though Desmond is (relatively) safe, the crew will need to gather whatever details they can and continue the search for a highly coveted briefcase full of BTLs. Can our team find the trail before it goes cold? Will Pancetta be able to infiltrate unseen? Can River Bear come up with a plan that doesn’t stink? Tune in to find out now!
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2023-10-0649 minBug City BluesThe MagicianIn the midst of blaring alarms and a ticking timer, our intrepid heroes face a daunting challenge – grab the crucial data and skedaddle before the heat arrives. The rival gang lurking in the shadows is determined to thwart their mission, unleashing malicious lines of code, spectacular bursts of arcane magic, and some good ol’ fashioned muscle. It’s a showdown where survival hinges on skill, wit, and a dash to the restroom for poor Lester. Can our heroes outwit their adversaries? Will bladder control triumph over bravado? And can someone please remind the team that they’re not in a sound...
2023-09-1550 min
Rise of the RunelordsThe FoolWelcome to Bug City Blues - a Shadowrun Sixth-World Edition Actual Play Podcast.Now with 100% less copywritten music!
We have Clinton as River Bear.We have Alex as Pancetta.We have Nathan as Lockdown.We have Nikole as Moira.We have Chris as Lester Moore.And I am Connor - I'll be running the show this time around.
We have our own feed you can find on most podcatchers (iTunes, Spotify and Amazon) - Let us know if we missed your platform of choice and I'll see about getting...
2023-08-211h 46
Rise of the RunelordsBug City Blues Session Zero: Sixth World PrimerSo you've finished Rise of the Runelords, but still want to listen to more of our content.
First and foremost thank you kindly! If you are looking for more, our next project is...
Welcome to Bug City Blues - a Shadowrun Sixth-World Edition Actual Play Podcast.
We have Clinton as River Bear.We have Alex as Pancetta.We have Nathan as Lockdown.We have Nikole as Moira.We have Chris as Lester Moore.And I am Connor - I'll be running the show this time around....
2023-08-211h 14Bug City BluesThe Fool, ReversedWelcome to your friendly neighborhood Stuffer Shack! These corner convenience stores found across Chicago metroplex and the rest of the UCAS. They operate 24-7, and sell food, clothing, and entertainment - all disposable. But this site holds more than just the latest flavors of Dragon Piss cola - a gang of ne’er-do-well’s seem to be occupying the store. And they appear to match the description of our next lead. Our gang will test their ability to plan an attack, but will it survive contact? Tune in to find out now!
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2023-08-171h 04Bug City BluesThe FoolIn this, the pilot episode of Bug City Blues, our ragtag cast introduce their characters with which they’ll forge a new -and hopefuly lucrative- team of shadowrunners. Join in the campaign as Alex (Pancetta), Clinton (River Bear), Chris (Lester Moore), Nathan (Lockdown) and Nikole (Moira Goldleaf), led by narrator and game master Connor, delve into a new adventure. Watch your back, shoot straight, conserve ammo, and never, ever cut a deal with a dragon.
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2023-08-161h 46
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 55: The Runelord of GreedTHIS WEEK:Win or lose, this is the end.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesLeaving HomeAncient RiteCorruptionStormfrontClash DefiantBirch RunBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Leaving for ValhallaDungeons and DragpnsBy Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com)
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2023-08-141h 30Bug City BluesSession Zero: Sixth World PrimerJoin the discussion on Discord: https://discord.gg/5gJDB4QXJ
Hoi Chummer! So glad you could make it.
Just a quick note, this episode is specifically a little different than the rest. If you’ve never heard of a Shadowrun or are just getting started this episode is designed to help hold your hand as we cover the history of the sixth world as well as define some commonly seen terms and lingo. So sit back and relax while we talk about the team, the world, and what we hope to see come from the project.
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2023-08-121h 14
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 54: Power-Up SequenceTHIS WEEK:The gang learns that they might have been making things a whole lot worse the entire time. After reviewing their spells, loot and life goals the crew finishes their pre-fight check and gets ready to save the world.Aristotle has the whole list. Hugo performs a Tympanostomy. Reetin attempts to destroy. Vrasken can spare the spell slots.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesNight CaveCrusade - Heavy IndustryBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Melodic InterludeLeaving for Valhallaby Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
2023-08-0739 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 53: Avarice AdversariesTHIS WEEK:Avaxiel, The Most High Ceoptra, and whatever tricks they may have hiding up their sleeves is all that stands between our heroes and the ultimate fight for the fate of Golarion. Blades will clash, spells will splash, and armor classes will be conveniently misinterpereted as the Warriors of Light scramble to defeat these two fierce foes. Will our heroes be able to fell these fiends, or have they finally met their match?Aristotle throws some spells away. Hugo has to finish the job. Reetin breaks the bat. Vrasken does a spin. Clinton cheats some more, makes...
2023-07-3128 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 52: An Old F(r)iendTHIS WEEK:The Most High Ceoptra and her cohorts stand between our heroes and the ultimate fight. But beings other than the forces of the Runelord of Greed have unsettled business with the Warriors of Light. Can our heroes thin down their numbers before becoming overwhelmed? Tune in to find out now!Aristotle is messing around. Hugo looks for protection. Reetin bursts through the wall. Vrasken is terrifying.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesThe EscalationRising TideExotic BattleBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
This End by Evan Ki...
2023-07-2435 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 51: High Level PathfinderTHIS WEEK:The diligent job of checking all the doors comes to a screeching halt when a furious force from beyond gets the jump on our heroes. And then everything goes off script from there.Aristotle is in danger. Hugo smites. Reetin's a magic. Vrasken hogs all the stoneskin. Clinton is feeling the pressure.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesRising TideStoneworld BattleExotic BattleGloom HorizonMoorlandCognitive DissonanceBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com)
Lice...
2023-07-1742 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 50: Sparkle WallTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light backtrack to the next wing of the Pinnacle of Avarice. The Eastern chambers of the tower contain many small cells that reek of Giant. But what other dangers may lurk in the darkness between our heroes and the king of the castle? What lies in store for our heroes as they delve deeper still? Tune in now to find out! Aristotle takes a stab at it. Hugo thinks walking is for chumps. Reetin can't see anything. Vrasken puts in the effort.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesLeaving Home...
2023-07-1041 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 49: The Cosmic CanineTHIS WEEK:The gang finds a good boy.Aristotle is the artist. Hugo is healing and moving. Reetin learns more about Magic. Vrasken fights for love.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCrusade - Heavy IndustryCold JourneyInexorableBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com)
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2023-07-0338 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 48: The Leng DeviceTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light reconcile with their ever shifting alignment in their own personal ways before proceeding ever deeper into the tower of Karzoug before meeting a strange, heavy door covered in slithering serpentine runes.Aristotle is high. Hugo has seen this before. Reetin gets mad. Vrasken is depressed.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCrusade - Heavy IndustryThe House of LeavesClash DefiantIntuit256By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY A...
2023-06-2643 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 47: Fantasy KlaxonsTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light have the defeated the daemon nestled deep within the pinnacle of Avarice. A brief respite from combat allows our heroes to catch their breath and reassess the situation before proceeding forward. But more lethal threats yet await the group within the lair of the Runelord of Greed. They will need to keep their senses about them and their heads on a swivel to keep a step ahead of the forces of evil. And would somebody shut off those alarms already?!Aristotle brought the incense. Hugo plans to renovate. Reetin is there also...
2023-06-1936 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 46: Downward BugbearTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light take a well earned breather to try and lick their wounds and reassess their situation. After one of the gang moves forward at the specific protests of another, the party will have to deal with a massive threat while being both split up and injured from the previous battle. Will they be able to gather their senses in time to best this feral foe, or will our heroes see to feed these otherworldly forces? Tune in to find out now!Aristotle is being cautious. Hugo is being helpful. Reetin is in a hur...
2023-06-1242 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 45: Cloud of Ucky YuckinessCloud of Ucky Yuckiness
THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light continue to take advantage of illusion magics to ruin the tactics of the Runelord of Greed's defenders. Fierce, towering abominations stand between our heroes progressing further trough the pinnacle of Avarice. Their bite may be worse than their bark, but it's the smell that I really can't stand. Magics will be slung and swords will be swung - our heroes will need to defeat these foes if they wish to reach Karzoug.Aristotle touches it. Hugo stinks up the room. Reetin recalls past deaths. Vrasken recall...
2023-06-0529 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 44: Shattered VisionsTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light have been greeted by the guardians to the entrance of the Pinnacle of Avarice. Giant infantry, spellcasting specialists and the Runelord of Greeds own champion have yet to defeat our heroes, but yet more forces lie in wait for any intruders foolish enough to tresspass. Shall our heroes continue to succeed against the forces of greed, or will they meet their doom at the throat of the world? Tune in to find out! By the way Clinton is cheating a lot in this episode - Karzoug gets way too many prepared actions, gets...
2023-05-2936 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 43: Lucky StreakTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light were in a dangerous situation. Quickly being surrounded by fierce opponents, Vrasken manages to save the party with some quick thinking and a dimensional step. Now, with the threats continuing to advance towards our heroes, the Warriors of Light will need to unleash everything in their arsenal to best the forces of the Runelord of Greed.Aristotle changes his mind. Hugo shares the Yellow Sign. Reetin gets the big crit. Vrasken has stankbreath.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCorruptionClash DefiantStormfrontBy Kevin MacLeo...
2023-05-2240 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 42: Barbarian Down, Spells UnsuccessfulTHIS WEEK:The fight to Karzoug continues! The Barbarian has fallen in combat. The casters don't seem to be having any effect on their foes. The Dragon is swiftly finding himself surrounded. Have the Warriors of Light finally met their match? Tune in to see if they can find their way out of this situation in one piece!Aristotle has a peculiar set of sensibilities. Hugo juts wants his goddamn eyes back. Reetin questions his choice in friends. Vrasken wants to rule the world.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesUnrelentingSteel RodsExotic...
2023-05-1533 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 41: Khalib's DweebsTHIS WEEK:The fantasy klaxons are sounding as the denizens of the Pinnacle of Avarice spring into action. Giants, Laimia priestesses, mysterious casters and Karzoug's own champion will defend their home - will the Warriors of Light be able to best the defenses of the Runelord of Greed? Tune in to find out now!Aristotle bounces around. Hugo shows his true colors. Reetin bares his teeth. Vrasken gets a double kill.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesThe Way OutLeblonExotic BattleRising TideExoticsBy Kevin MacLeod (https...
2023-05-0835 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 40: Follow Your NoseTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light continue to assault the throne room of Karzoug, the Runelord of Greed. Thanks to powerful magics our heroes find themselves rendered invisible, which makes the combat between those who would guard the Pinnacle of Avarice quite difficult. Will our heroes be able to defeat the guardians of this spire, or will they be able to sniff our and snuff out the group? Tune in now to find out!Aristotle tells it like it is. Hugo bathes regularly. Reetin swears he is a Dwarf. Vrasken wasn't listening.
Music Credits: The Curt...
2023-05-0134 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 39: Storm the GatesTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light stand before the image of Karzoug - the defenses of his fortress springing into action to repel the intruders. The finest champions of the Runelord of Greed will now face Golarion's best chance at being saved. Will our heroes be able to withstand the forces to come, or have they bitten off more than they could chew trying to take on the big bad evil guy in their own domain? Tune in now to find out!Aristotle brings the light. Hugo Harms. Reetin lectures on Magic. Vrasken bullies the threat.
Music...
2023-04-2448 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 38: The Pinnacle of AvariceTHIS WEEK:It's finally time. Our heroes stand at the base of the Pinnacle of Avarice - a massive spire that sits at the throat of the world and houses our resident Runelord of interest. Whatever guards stand at the other side of the doors best steel themselves - the Warriors of Light are approaching.Aristotle blinks around. Hugo is there if anyone needs him. Reetin performs well. Vrasken flies in.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCrusade - Heavy IndustryExoticsStormfrontBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
This En...
2023-04-1731 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 37: Crafting in the Timeless DimensionTHIS WEEK:
The gang takes all the time they need. Afterwards, they meet a new unsuspecting ally atop the spires of Mhar Massif.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesJust As SoonKumasi GrooveBig DrummingAll ThisBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com)
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2023-04-1034 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 36: The HugobatoriumTHIS WEEK:After some investigation in the ruins that Ghlorofaex called home, the gang finds a treasure horde fit for a very old dragon. A welcome addition to the coffers of our heroes. If they can manage to piece together the perilous portcullis puzzle the spoils of war will be theirs for the taking. With pockets full of jingle, our heroes take the time to liquidate their recent acquisitions and throw that gold towards gear upgrades.
Aristotle doesn't have that kind of acid. Hugo achieves CHIM. Reetin detects treasure. Vrasken crafts wonderous items.
Music Credits...
2023-04-0349 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 35: Brain DrainTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light continue to face the legendary wyrm that stands between our heroes and progressing further up to the spires of Xin-Shalast. After the fight, Hugo does some digging around in the ol' lizards brain to discover what it knew of Karzoug and The Runelords empire using eldritch magics.Aristotle could have done that the whole time. Hugo does some digging. Reetin can't seem to hit. Vrasken satisfies his dragon priorities.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesThe EscalationStormfrontBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
Leavin...
2023-03-2735 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 34: Duel of the FatesTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light continue to explore the ruined city of Xin-Shalast. Keeping a safe distance from some of the more dangerous (and undeveloped) parts of the city bring us to a ruined building that once looks to have housed the tax collectors of the ancient city of Greed. Our heroes will have much worse horrors to fear than revenue collection services however as they trespass through ancient walls. The scraping of large nails across stone and large, leathery wings flapping alert our heroes to the imminent danger. Stock up on healing potions boys: we gon fite...
2023-03-2039 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 33: Secret TunnelTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light have left the Spolarium and move on to traverse through the nearby buildings. As they explore, they descover a hidden path that burrows deep into the massive mountainside. An eye spies our allies as they try to hide. Thrashing tentacles and a bonecrushing maw await those who traverse the secret tunnel to Mhar Massif.Aristotle beats their sickness. Hugo has a happy accident. Reetin casts a spell. Vrasken gets hit. Clinton cheats and does a full round attack on a prepared action.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesBeauty F...
2023-03-1337 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 32: Burnt EmbersTHIS WEEK:
The Warriors of Light continue to explore the haunted halls of the Spolarium. Confident that the strongest of the threats have been eliminated our heroes will begin to carefully traverse its trapped halls. With some nontraditional methods of dungeoneering employed our heroes loot the halls and liberate those damned souls who cannot find rest. Can the Warriors of Light liberate this evil place, or will they too fall to the darkness within? Tune in to find out now!Aristotle gets ridiculous. Hugo wants his tentacles. Reetin casts Erase. Vrasken dissolves ash.
Music Credits...
2023-03-0644 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 31: The Horrible PartThe Horrible Part
THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light have been ambushed by tremendous horrors of overwhelming dread! From within the walls, thin dark tendrils reach out to sap the life from our heroes. The air is frigid and devoid of moisture deep within the darkness of the Spolarium. Some will retreat for safety; others will wish they had when the lord of this domain appears to assert it's dominance. Will our heroes be able to consecrate this evil, or are they doomed to join the ranks of ghouls that move through the halls deep within? Tune...
2023-02-2748 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 30: Scary OssuaryTHIS WEEK:Tempted by the promise of hidden treasures, our heroes have decided to investigate the inner bowels of the Xin-Shalast Spolarium. Those unfortunate souls that inhabit it's halls are less than welcoming to our heroes intruding their final resting spot. Hostile spirits will attempt to remove the invaders from their haunted home - will the Warriors of Light be able to consecrate this space or will they join the ranks of the undead that roam its halls? Tune in this week to find out now!
Aristotle and Hugo try to dispel magic. Reetin protects himself from...
2023-02-2032 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 29: Cirque du SpolariumTHIS WEEK:After returning to the hidden lair to lick their wounds, The Warriors of Light come across a new type of challenge: a tree that cannot be defeated by punching it. Within the areas of Xin-Shalast that contain colliseums and Circus Maximus our heroes find a location with plentiful opportunity for loot and valuables; however, the path forward seems impenetrable. Will our heroes be able to solve the riddle keeping the door sealed, or have our heroes finally been bested by an inanimate tree made of crystal? Tune in this week to find out now!
Ari...
2023-02-1338 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 28: Chilled to the BoneTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light face against a new class of opponent. A chitinous devil from the frozen realms of hell and mysterious spider-like aberrations that weeps blood are latest of challengers to test the might of our heroes. With a less-than-optimal consideration given to positioning our teams front line fighters find themselves dangerously outmaneuvered by the fiendish foes. Things go from back to worse when toxins debilitate our heavy hitters. Will the casters be able to score another victory, or has the gang finally met their match?Aristotle goes wawawawawawawa. Hugo presses the delete key. Reetin...
2023-02-0636 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 27: The Heptaric LocusThe Heptaric Locus
THIS WEEK:Emerging from the overgrowth of The Tangle victorious, our heroes are ready to take a well-earned rest. After emptying bags of holding filled with loot at their hidden lair, they continue back on their quest to interrupt the operations of the minions of Karzoug. The next site of interest is a massive colliseum-looking structure with a seven-pointed motif. As our heroes investigate further, Chitinous creeps and arachnid-adjacent abberations defend their territory from the Warriors of Light. Will these beasts fight off the invaders, or will our heroes once again squash the mini...
2023-01-3048 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 26: The Root of the ProblemTHIS WEEK:A minutes worth of combat has passed, and though the hordes have been felled the army of Yellow Musked Zombies and the Root of the Tangle continue to defend their home from the foreign invaders. Summoned Daemons, explosive evocations and the black dragon they rode in on prove to be more than a challenge for the collection of fungus-infested fiends. Now that the large monstrosity has entered the fight, the tides of battle may just be changed. Will our heroes be able to prove victorious, or will they add to the ever growing numbers under the con...
2023-01-2349 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 25: Yellow Musked HusksYellow Musked Husks
THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light continue their fight against the lost denizens of The Tangle. Fungus-infested giants shamble ever closer towards our heroes in an effort to fight off the alien invaders to their land. With so many foes at once, our heroes will practice their biggest, largest and most impactful spells to help thin the numbers. Tune in to the continuation of the fight against the Root of the Tangle and its horde of hallowed hulks.Aristotle blows some stuff up (not himself.) Hugo introduces a new friend. Reetin doesn't do a...
2023-01-1639 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 24: Spitting Hot FireSpitting Hot Fire
THIS WEEK:The Tangle throws terriffic tree-infested tyrants of towering temper tremoring towards our Title troupe. It is not long before these botanical abominations swarm in to dig their roots into our heroes. With javelin-sized arrows and man-sized boulders flying through the air, the denizens of the tangle prepare to fight off the intruders from their domain.Aristotle gets high. Hugo doesn't want to power attack. Reetin gets into position. Vrasken shares his mixtape.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesIntuit256ShamanisticStoneworldExotic BattleBy Kev...
2023-01-0941 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 23: Taking Out the Yard TrashTHIS WEEK:
The Warriors of Light have continued their first battle within the Tangle of Xin-Shalast. Mysterious giants infested with vegetation stand to prevent our heroes progress - to proceed the threats will need to be eliminated. The Warriors of Light will have to act fact if they do not wish to be added to the shambling mounds that infest this unnatural forest for fungus.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesShamanisticStoneworld BattleThe Way OutAccralateBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
This End by Evan Kin...
2023-01-0229 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 22: TangletrekTHIS WEEK:After reassembling their friend piece-by-piece, Morgiv reunites with our heroes and warns them of the nearby overgrowth known as The Tangle - telling rumor that those who have scouted within have never come back out again. These ominous warnings sound like ample opportunity for the Warriors of Light to hunt the servants of Karzoug. What our heroes find isn't exactly what they were expecting to see however. Will these monsters add our heroes to their numbers, or will our protagonists manage to cut through the threat? Tune in to find out now!Aristotle yields shocking resu...
2022-12-2628 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 21: Self-DestructTHIS WEEK:Did anyone else feel that?
Aristotle wrecks the map. Hugo shares his energy. Reetin lands with grace. Vrasken finishes the rest.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCorruptionTruth in the StonesTrouble with TribalsBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2022-12-1930 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 20: Yet Another YetiTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light continue to play King of the Hill with the rubble pile located within the center of a gaint-sized domed building. As more and more yeti come to defend their home, our heroes will need to utilize unorthodox solutions to leave the fight alive. When magical chanting can be heard in the crowd, these frozen fiends may be able to get the drop on their home invaders. Will the gang emerge victorious, or will their bodies be added to the pile of rubble? Tune in to find out now!Aristotle charges his powe...
2022-12-1239 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 19: AbominableTHIS WEEK:
The Warriors of Light are back at the grindstone once more - except the tempering they need to do involves thinning the numbers of hostile abominable snowmen from within a large domed structure. Eager to draw their leader out of hiding, our heroes will need to defeat the foes who charge in defending their home. Will steel and magic prevail, or will the forces of evil outnumber our heroes? Tune in to find out now!Aristotle joins the fight. Hugo holds them down. Reetin was hoping for more. Vrasken is outta control.
Music...
2022-12-0529 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 18: Hungry DarknessTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light return to fight a group of Abominable inhabitants. Hungry shadows and scorching rays work at these foes while the rest fight with steel, tooth and nail against these frigid assailants. With the spoils of war going to the victors, our heroes will question their next actions, and how to best spend their limited time in the frozen crown of Varisian mountains. Will our heroes be able to satiate their bloodlust before they find their next target? Just sit tight because you haven't heard nothing yeti! Tune in to find out now!Arist...
2022-11-2832 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 17: Stone DomeTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light take a well deserved rest in Aristotle's magical mansion. After some reflection on the growth undergone by some partymembers the players continue their quest to destabilize the lower levels of Xin-Shalast. Their new Skulk allies share with the players their next target of treachery - a large domed building that looks to house feral, furry yeti within. Will the savage dangers within prove to be too much for our heroes to handle? Tune in to find out now!Aristotle has a different kind of munchies. Hugo knows a fire elemental when he se...
2022-11-2142 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 16: Vampire HuntersTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light are fighting the Hidden Beast, hiding in the depths of its hidden lair. This vampiric Dodecapus, protected by an ensemble of fallen skulks, seeks to defeat the intruders to this profane promenade. Beasts the likes of this one are never easily defeated; it'll take cunning, improvisation and brutal cunning to persevere against this unworldly aberration.Aristotle holds his hand out to help. Hugo cheers. Reetin improvises a weapon. Vrasken performs a fatality.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCurse of the ScarabDama-MayMorgana RidesBy Kev...
2022-11-1434 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 15: The Hidden BeastEDITORS NOTE: Our audio capture device ran out of space in the middle of this recording and we lost a portion of Clinton's audio track. You'd think the device would alert of such issue but hey what can you do? About 3/4'ths of the way through you'll notice Clinton gets a lot less specific when speaking. We were able to make out what was being said by listening to what others were saying and redub most of the lines, but we lost things like specific numbers. The issue has since been resolved and shouldn't be an issue again. We apolo...
2022-11-0743 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 14: The Enemy of My EnemyTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light have defeated the Kuchrima guardians of Xin-Shalast and started their infiltration to the fabled city of gold. While exploring, we discover a giant camp the likes of which have never before been seen by our heroes. After disguising and infiltrating the camp we learn of a Giant looking to lead an insurrection against the vindictive overlords dominating the tribes. Will our heroes be able to make new friends amongst hated enemies, or will conflict come to our heroes once more? Tune in to find out now!Aristotle labels his wands. Hugo offer...
2022-10-3138 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 13: Flight of the KuchrimaTHIS WEEK:The defenders of Xin-Shalast have taken flight! As they quickly come to the assault of our heroes, positioning on the battlefield will prove pivotal to outmaneuvering a more mobile foe. Will our heroes be able to defeat the flying beasts, or will the rain of arrows prove too much for the Warriors of Light? Tune in to find out now!Aristotle plays peekaboo. Hugo contemplates the attitudes of summoned creatures. Reetin flies in. Vrasken capitalizes on their mistakes.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCorruptionInexorableLeaving HomeBy Kevin M...
2022-10-2433 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 12: Welcome to Xin-ShalastTHIS WEEK:After spending weeks starving and frozen, our heroes have finally found the long lost path to the fabled golden city of Xin-Shalast. A road made of solid gold connects this impossibly large city with architecture that dwarves the Warriors of Light. But plenty of the minions of Karzoug can be found within the neglected walls of this ancient city. And they don't seem too welcoming to visitors. Will our heroes be able to make it to the top of the city, or will the defenses of the Runelord of Greed prove to be too much? Tune in no...
2022-10-1730 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 11: Giant AppetiteTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light are ready to begin the journey to Xin-Shalast. With the information given to them by the late Vekker spirit, the gang will now need to starve in order for the pathway to the fabled city of gold to reveal itself. An empty stomach might not be the only danger that threatens our heroes either.Aristotle is a slippy boy. Hugo volunteers. Reetin is blessed by Kurgess. Vrasken flies ahead. Clinton misses a tiny detail.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesClash DefiantLegend of OneFire Prelude...
2022-10-1033 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 10: By the Rivers EdgeTHIS WEEK:The party has started the journey to find the hidden city of Xin-Shalast - The first step is to attune to the high altitude. In order for the path to reveal itself to us one of the Warriors of Light will be required to fast for two weeks as well. Our heroes make themselves a shelter close to the edge down by the river and prepare for their new adventure. Will our heroes be able to survive the frozen wilderness, or will the Fen of the Ice Mists fatal cold prove too much to handle? Tune in n...
2022-10-0337 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 9: The Things they CarriedTHIS WEEK:The party has defeated the outsider that hunted them around the Vekker cabin, and for avenging the fallen spirits have been rewarded with the instructions to find the fabled golden city of Xin-Shalast. Though eager to start the next leg of their adventure, the gang decides it best to stock up and prepare for the journey to come. Gold will be stacked, jokes will be cracked and routes will be mapped. Tune in now!Aristotle brought brownies. Hugo rolls scrolls. Reetin levels up. Vrasken compares wands.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesGloom H...
2022-09-2640 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 8: Wendigo FoeTHIS WEEK:The party has fled back to the Vekker cabin, eager to turn in their quest and continue their journey to Runeforge. The monster from the clifftop has stalked our heroes down the mountainside, and it sounds hungry. Back-to-back, our heroes look out into the snowstorm to try and spy their foe before it hunts the Warriors of Light one by one.Aristotle is bait. Hugo stares down the spirits. Reetin follows his nose. Vrasken breaks the cabin.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesGathering DarknessShamanisticBy Kevin MacLeod (https...
2022-09-1929 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 7: Howls in the WindTHIS WEEK:
Something is stalking us in the mountains. Can you hear its cry?
Aristotle does something, or maybe he does something else. Hugo thinks he's Reetin. Reetin gets booped. Vrasken shouts back.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesLasting HopeGloom HorizonTenebrous Brother Circus - Snake LadyThe ComplexSymmetryBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Wendigo sounds taken...
2022-09-1230 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 6: Ghost in the GraveyardTHIS WEEK:
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Clinton's Core Classics: Rise of the Runelords! This week our heroes are looking to begin their quest of retrieving the remains of the missing Vekker brother. The retrieval of the late Dwarf is rumored to lead us forward to the hidden city we seek. The Warriors of Light use powers both natural and supernatural to try and discover what they can before braving the frozen wastes. There are greater threats out there than just the cold - it'll take a keen mind, a hearty constitution and the drive to p...
2022-09-0543 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 5: Hungry Hungry HauntingsTHIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light have a new problem to deal with - as Reetin looks towards his allies with a hungry glare in his eyes, our heroes will need to defend themselves against their friend. Will they be able to put this appetite to bed, or have our heroes bitten off more than they can chew looking for the ruins of Xin-Shalast? Tune in to find out now!Aristotle becomes stronger. Hugo proposes we discuss alleigances. Reetin is hungry. Vrasken has a nightmare (and wets the bed.)
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesThe...
2022-08-2928 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 4: Treehaunt of HorrorTHIS WEEK:We return back to our heroes as they explore the long abandoned Vekker mining cabin. As if the previous weeks experiences werent evidence of something supernatural going on, the house throws all it has at The Warriors of Light when armies of starving ghosts are joined by the constant sound of hammering, knocking and creaking wood. Relative Safeties will be challenged this week - tune in now!Aristotle thinks it's only this, and nothing more. Hugo tries to find safety. Reetin is a Lumberjack. Vrasken doesn't need to see things to kill them.
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2022-08-2229 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 3: The Haunted CabinTHIS WEEK:After braving the frigid mountains of Varisia our heroes think they have found refuge against the bitter cold. After inviting themselves in, our heroes discover that there may be other forces within, waiting for intruders such as ourselves. What horrors lie in wait for our heroes? Tune in to find out now!Aristotle designs clothing. Hugo has nice sandals. Reetin struggles with Dwarven society. Vrasken eats dirt.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesLeaving HomeSeven MarchAnxietyBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
This End by Evan Ki...
2022-08-1543 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 2: Seeking Xin-ShalastTHIS WEEK:The gang knows where they need to go, they just aren't quite certain how to go about getting there. Luckily, our heroes have made some friends along the way who might be able to assist them further. Hopefully they will think ahead and properly plan for their journey... it can be dangerous out in the varisian wilderness.Aristotle reads a letter. Hugo hears a howl. Reetin skips the dialogue. Vrasken turns into a dragon.
Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCrusade - Heavy IndustryAnamalieGathering DarknessBy Kevin MacLeo...
2022-08-0832 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 EP. 1: A Fistful of GoldTHIS WEEK:Our heroes have defeated the entirety of Runeforge. Armed with new powerful weapons, they now need to find the fabled Ruins of Xin-Shalast. Knowing full well that they will need to be prepared to face the perils ahead, they stop back at Magnimar to liquidate loot and upgrade gear; retrain skills and rest their mind and bodies. With enough gold to destroy a local economy, our heroes get to work improving themselves.Aristotle wins friends and influences people. Hugo gets a fog horn. Reetin is not a Dwarf. Vrasken gets pudding.
Music Credits: The...
2022-08-0140 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 6 Spires of Xin-Shalast TeaserHello everyone,It's your friendly neighborhood podcast editor chiming in to let you all know that we are going to take a month of (as we always have) to give me a chance to catch my breath and get a few episodes done before the next seasons deadlines start creeping up. Sit tight; we will be back Monday, August 1st with the sixth and final season of Clinton's Core Classics: Rise of the Runelords!
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2022-07-0401 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 34: Love is BlindThis week:The fight within the Iron Cages of Lust continues - and our heroes seem none closer to felling their foe. Cracks of the whip, bashes of the shield and spells from the void will challenge the mistress in her home domain - will it be enough to defeat this evil once and for all? Reetin recalls his old allies. Sibohan chases her quarry. Enrom looks into the light. Hugo has a sugar daddy.
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2021-11-2240 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 33: Dominating DominatrixThis week:Delvahene, lord of the Iron Cages of Lust, continues her assault on the Warriors of Light. Our heroes have many tricks up their sleeves, but the queen of lust seems uninterested and underwhelmed. Things are looking grim; have our heroes finally met their match? Reetin babbles incoherently. Enrom deals lethal damage. Sibohan whips it good. Hugo shares his gifts.
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2021-11-1544 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 32: Delvahine's DeviancesThis week:A strange air lingers about the next chamber, leaving our heroes light-headed and susceptible to influence. And what influences there are to see - as the succubus Delvahine introduces us to her lair. Whips will crack, spells will be slung and buckles will become unfastened on this weeks installment of Rise of the Runelords! Enrom smites the censer. Hugo does something he never thought he'd be doing. Reetin wants to shed a layer. Sibohan is not the only dominating redhead around these parts.
Music Credits:
The Curtain RisesBig DrummingAncient...
2021-11-0837 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 31: Not Without My EnromStone Giants guard the passage further through this tent that stands amidst the new section of Runeforge. With no sign of the Aludemon from earlier, there is nowhere left to go but inward. But how many of our heroes will these giants defeat before they can move on? Enrom makes sure their foes are felled. Hugo is surrounded by stone giants. Reetin party kills. Sibohan takes a bite outta crime. Clinton cannot roll above a 5.
Music Credits:
The Curtain RisesShamanisticBirch RunStoneworld BattleExotic BattkeFinal CountClash De...
2021-11-0138 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 30: The Iron Cages of LustThis week:The combat continues within the Iron Cages of Lust. A large, flowing tent releases from within seductive succubi to torment The Warriors of Light. Alu Demons attempt to corrupt the minds of our heroes as they return in kind to smite their foes. Giants stand at the guard, watching the bloodshed from afar. And what's the deal with the man in that cage? Enrom is overflowing with health. Hugo is creepy. Reetin has standards. Sibohan gets tied up.
Music Credits:
The Curtain RisesUnrelentingJet Fueled VixenLeblonArcane
2021-10-2537 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 29: Lascivious SuccubusThis week:After the gang goes through their morning prayer rituals, they are given the opportunity to violate that sanctity and enter into the next corridor of the Runeforge. The creatures found within make the group anxious as they strive to ensure the place maintains its lustful namesake. Blows will be delivered, minds will be dominated, and players will feel uncomfortable as they begin their adventure within the Iron Cages of Lust. Enrom levels up. Hugo wants to share something with you. Reetin is big and dumb. Sibohan is spared the ridicule. Clinton gets to let it all off his...
2021-10-1832 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 28: Wraith WrathThis week:An ambush catches our heroes off guard and under prepared. Blows are delivered before the cast fully realizes what is going on. Blades fly and spells are cast, but will it be too little, too late for The Warriors of Light? Tune in and find out now! Enrom sticks to what he does best. Harper is looking a little pale. Hugo doesn't sense anything. Reetin's fur stands on end. Sibohan plays conservatively.
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The Curtain RisesThe House of LeavesUnrelentingShamanisticStormfrontClash DefiantBirch Run...
2021-10-1138 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 27: A Horrible night to have a CurseThis week:A gold plated statue covered in strange arcane runes of an ancient bygone civilization has sprung into life at the presence of our heroes. With the way that the players roll, one might think that they were under the effects of a curse! Speaking of curses, those wounds don't look like they want to close back up. Surely that won't be an issue for the warriors of light, right? Enrom cannot roll above a 5. Harper doesn't like the curse feature. Hugo's helping. Reetin hopes for exposed bosoms. Sibohan does what adventurers do.Music Credits:
The Cur...
2021-10-0446 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 26: The House of InibThe Ravenous Crypts of Gluttony continue to assault our heroes. Fresh corpses and strange apparatuses spell a fiendish story of decrepit necromancy. The gang learns about their newest party member and attempt to loot anything not bolted to the ground, a mysterious black portal baffles the players, and what trouble could a large golden statue possibly cause the warriors of light? Enrom smites his foes. Harper is a rebellious spirit. Hugo is a yellow-tongued devil. Reetin may soon taste blood. Siobhan is eventually welcomed along.
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The Curtain RisesLeaving HomeInexorableStorm...
2021-09-2740 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 25: Bizarre AbattoirThis week:Scarab-infested Mummies to the left of us. Named Ghouls to the right. And to make matters worse, a new force is detected from behind our heroes! And it smells of... honey? The troubles just don't stop for the Warriors of Light - but if anyone is going to be able to save Golarion, it's this crew. Will another of our heroes fall, or will they perservere against the evils in the darkness? Tune in now!Enrom smites. Harper has the taste for blood. Hugo throws his dagger. Reetin struggles to fit in the room. Siobhan introduces...
2021-09-2037 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 24: Prison RulesThis week:Mummified remains and the fiendish rogue that commands them have waylaid our heroes. Once the stress of the fight sets in, our heroes will find themselves in unusual positions, doing whatever it is in their power to survive. Will our heroes be able to defeat these abominations, or are the Warriors of Light destined to make a nice snack for the denizens of The Ravenous Crypts of Gluttony? Tune in now to find out!Enrom holds the line. Gintaras surrenders her dragon facts. Harper shanks a motherfucker. Hugo turns the heat up. Reetin wanted those brains...
2021-09-1342 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 23: The Ravenous Crypts of GluttonyThis week:The Ravenous Crypts of Gluttony continue to provide ample threats for our heroes to fell. A corridor filled with dead, dismembered bodies, more ancient thassilonian mummies and a strange being with a long tongue and a fiendish blade. Will these necromantic forces best the Warriors of Light, or will our heroes manage to thwart this evil? Enrom has the exact thing for this. Gintaras is piled on. Harper maintains her performance. Hugo incorporates the Z-axis. Reetin enrages himself. Grr. Clinton makes up rules on the spot.
The Curtain RisesGloom HorizonPhantom from Spac...
2021-09-0638 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 22: Friends Like TheseTHIS WEEK:The fight continues, but who exactly is the fight against anyways? The Ravenous Crypts of Gluttony hold many threats, and not all of them are made by our foes. Our heroes will need to band together and learn to trust one another if they are to survive Runeforge. Enrom plants his feet. Gintaras puts her hands on her hips. Harper is found delicious by everyone. Reetin kill fire. Hugo's friends scout ahead.
Zombie HoodooZombie ChaseSteel RodsExotic BattleUnnatural SituationUnseen HorrorsInexorableUnrelentingBy Kevi...
2021-08-3034 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 21: Some Like It HotAfter an unusually restless night, the warriors of light are ready to test their might against the next corridor of Runeforge: the Ravenous Crypts of Gluttony. Just as soon as they open the doors do things start heating up. Friendships and armor durabilities will be tested in this weeks episode! Enrom knocks them down. Gintaras dictates the flow of battle. Harper shot web. Hugo brings the heat. Reetin can't stand the heat.
Lasting HopeHouse of LeavesExoticsHitmanExotic BattleShamanisticStoneworld BatteClash DefiantStormfrontBy Kevin Ma...
2021-08-2338 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 20: A Tale of Two JelliesIt was the best of times...It was the worst of times...Actually, it was just the worst of times...Two massive fiendish creatures seek to destroy our heroes where they stand. Is our adventure over just as it starts? Tune in to this weeks episode and find out! This week:
Enrom reduces incoming damage by half. Gintaras makes a leap of faith. Harper Heals. Hugo is slowed. Reetin remembered something.
Music Credits:
The Curtain RisesAnxietyBirch RunStormfrontIntuit256Zombie ChaseBy Ke...
2021-08-1634 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 19: Intrude Upon the PseudopodOur heroes began to explore the radiant halls of envy when they discovered a magical artifact capable of decimating magical items. The crew develops a plan to explore the rest of this strange place, but only time will tell what mysteries lie in wait ahead. Will our heroes be able to find success before their problems have the time to multiply? Enrom bares his shield. Harper gives a medium-five. Hugo pouts. Reetin is a coward.
Morgana RidesGathering DarknessAnxietyRising TideHarmful or FatalArcaneBirch RunStoneworld BattleTrou...
2021-08-0936 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 18: Welcome to RuneforgeThis week:With the guardians of the mountaintop vanquished, our heroes begin to explore the dangers and mysteries that lie within. The wizards who mastermined the creation of Rimeskull were ones who could bend reality to their will - can you trust what your eyes are showing you in a place like this? The team gets a payday when they locate the dragon Freezemaw's lair. Enrom detects evil. Harper waves her hands dramatically. Hugo has blind faith. Reetin is on Double-dick duty.
The Curtain RisesLeaving HomeIntuit256Fire PreludeChee Zee Caves
2021-08-0257 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 17: The Elementals of SurpriseNot even a plague of technical problems can prevent the Warriors of Light from attending to their duties. Currently, that means breaching the top of the Rimeskull Mountain. But more than just giant frost wyrms protect these doors - what forces will keep our heroes from progressing this week? Will their awesome blows be enough to send them flying off the side of the mountaintop? Enrom has his damage reduction shredded. Gintaras couldn't be here this week. Harpers audio was left at the base of Rimeskull Mountain. Hugo has faith. Reetin laments lost damage.
The Curtain RisesTeneb...
2021-07-2636 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 16: Learning to FlyThis week:Our heroes are fighting tooth and nail with a mighty dragon who has already managed to fell one of the Warriors of Light. This serpent, known as Arkrhyst or Freezemaw is adamant on defending its home atop the Rimeskull mountain. We learn this week that fly is a little tricky. Enrom begins proselytizing for his new Bugbear savior. Harper flips through her spell catalogue. Null's body ticks. Gintaras is the instrument of her God's divine wrath. Reetin becomes lord death of murder mountain.
These are the songs that were used in the background this week:
2021-07-1929 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 15: Null and VoidThis week:A divine premonition returns an old friend to the rest of our heroes, and just in the knick of time. Their arrival is directly followed by an attack by the ancient, huge white dragon of the Rimeskull mountain. The beast charges at Warriors of Light with impressive speed, leaving little time to prepare for the encounter. Enrom glows with an awesome light. Gintaras catches her own hands. Harper has such a pretty song. Null pulls aggro. Reetin doesn't hit.
The Curtain RisesNomadic SunsetExotic BattleTrouble with TribalsBirch Run...
2021-07-1229 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 14: Rocs FallTHIS WEEK:After piecing together the Scribblers riddle and booking passage north, the Warriors of Light explore Varisian countryside, and all the interesting fauna it has to offer. After finding strange standing stones, it's up to the party to solve their riddle, and access the chambers further along. Enrom is not a strong swimmer. Harper plays that good music. Reetin is a widowmaker. Null starts a new life.
The Curtain RisesKalimba Relaxation MusicStoneworld BattleLegend of OneJet Fueled VixenLasting HopeOne of ThemUnnatural Situat...
2021-07-0534 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 13: Stank EffectThe gang, cleared of any foreign mental influences, proceed onward with their journey after a short shopping spurt. A ship is chartered to Bunyip Bay and Brinewall, and the journey is embarked. Everything from Globsters to Goblins to Giants will try to thwart our heroes. Harper becomes the magical bush. Null reviews his spells. Reetin is not a fan of Goblins.
Truth in the StonesOne of ThemLasting HopeTenebrous Brothers Carnival - Snake LadyUndauntedAnxietyThe House of LeavesKalimba Relaxation MusicLeaving HomeBabyl...
2021-06-2843 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 12: Voluntary SequesteringAfter the friendship machine is compromised by mind effecting magics (don't think about it too much) the rest of the Warriors of Light return to town and attempt to reunite with their ally. And that's when the trouble starts. After a visit to the towns Sherrif, the Warriors of Light have a prison sentence to serve for endangering the town. Afterwards, the scribblers riddles need to be studied before any sense can be made of them. Enrom protects us from Evil. Harper puts Reetin in his place. Null continues to trust no-one anyways. Reetin frightens the town.
Crusade...
2021-06-2146 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 11: The Scribbler's RiddleThe tour beneath the winding catacombs beneath sandpoint continues. Illusions behind fogs and riddles beyond walls will tell our heroes of where they will need to go next. Friendships will be tested, and the party will be split. Will they be able to procced without the confidence of their ally? Enrom contemplates unconventional methods of combat. Harper finds the ill-loser-y wall. Reetin is always down with holding hands. Null's outta here. Clinton forgot to wear headphones, so there is a little bit of echo in this episode. I did what I could, but it's still present at some points. Sorry!...
2021-06-1441 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 10: It Appears To beThe foe known as the Riddler trades blows with the robotic construct that threatens its lair, until a light in the darkness gives distraction. With newfound allies, the Warriors of Light are able to defeat the threat to Sandpoint above. Though the danger may be eliminated, the catacombs are covered in ominous warnings and threats to the world. Through magical fogs and strange riddles our heroes will need to keeps their heads about them if they wish to learn what information there is to gather here. The party goes through the interview process with their newest prospective candidate. Enrom glows...
2021-06-0741 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 9: Light in the DarknessThe death of a party member still lingers on our heroes, but there is no time to mourn when the fight continues on. Mysterious fel fources pour from the shadows and seek to overwhelms the warriors of light. Do the forces of evil have the superior numbers needed to take out the team, or will a light in the darkness come through to save the day? A new challenger appears. Harper gives up. Null can't be hit. Reetin is a big boy.
The Curtain RisesThe EscalationThe Way OutStoneworld BattleBirch Run
2021-05-3142 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 8: CloudkilledOur heroes are under siege by the mysterious beings that inhabit the catacombs of wrath below Sandpoint. The Scribbler, a being that can move through walls like dimensional doors has assaulted the party, and felled one of the members. Have our heroes finally met their match, or will it take more than summoned monsters to defeat the Warriors of Light There are definitely no phallic images anywhere on the floor in here. Harper performs the song of her people. Null pokes holy holes into its foes. Reetin practices his Kool-aid man. Tev falls victim to her own deadly gas.
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2021-05-2429 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 7: The Scribbler StrikesThe voice in the darkness continues to ask questions of the world above, learning what it can of the lands that exist today. After a painfully slow placement in the initiative ourder, our heroes will need to triumph over the overwhelming odds to best their foes from where they strike within the shadows. Harper Hides. Null's Estoc shines with an awesome light. Reetin is not strong enough, but still strong. Tev is immediately removed from the combat.
The Curtain RisesFire PreludeDama-MayUrban GauntletThe ComplexFinal CountShamanisticStone...
2021-05-1736 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 6: Return to the Catacombs of WrathOur heroes return to the town of Sandpoint to investigate the latest misgivings - a massive sinkhole that has opened up next to the garrison. The townsfolk say that they can hear awful streams of pain and terror coming from the hole all hours of the night, and the sounds of hounds the likes of which have never been heard in town before. Following a trip down memory lane, our heroes find new paths made open and explore further. Will they be defeated when they overthink the opening corridors? Tune in to find out more! Harper demands vision benefits. Null s...
2021-05-1029 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 5: A Hole New ProblemThe players finally get to return from hostile lands and head back home. The only question is: how will they get there, and what waits for them when they return? Harper and Reetin make out like bandits. Reetin sings his teleportation song. Null wants a wing of wizawdwy. Tev is very ugly.
The Curtain RisesShamanisticBittersweetBabylonLoopsterOdysseyBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
MjolnirCold JourneyNomadic DawnResolutionThe Road HomeBy Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)
This End b...
2021-05-0342 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 4: The Green LightAll sorts of strange wonders lie dormant beneath the black tower of Jorgenfist - including a frozen black mummy clinging to a scroll case, whispering about a green light. The pleasantries don't last for long, as the creature begins it's assault on our heroes. If they want to make it out with their lives, they will need to act fast and strike hard. This week: Harper loses her sight. Again. Anyways, so Null starts blasting. Reetin desires tasty, tasty Harper meat. Tev is almost a traitor.
The Curtain RisesStoneworld BattleThe ComplexRising Tide (F...
2021-04-2628 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 3: Chunky SalsaThis week - our heroes continue their assault on the Harpy monks guarding the black spire. These flying fiends are all that keeps the Warriors of Light from ensuring that the present dangers within Jorgenfist are eliminated once and for all. Harper is a turncoat. Null fires its phasers. Reetin pasteurizes his opponents. Marianna is positively glowing.
The Curtain RisesThe EscalationThe Way OutStormfrontMorgana RidesGathering DarknessBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com)
Licensed under Creative Commo...
2021-04-1923 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 2: Machine LearningNow that the tower of Jorgenfist has been cleared, the Warriors of Light begin to explore the remaining locations. After finding a concealed library, the gang learns of Dominant Weapons, the mysterous plane of Leng, and of the Runelord of Greed: Karzoug. Later, those not wise enough to escape the valley of the black tower find themselves with a group of murder-hobo adventurers walking to their door. Harper knows of ancient machines. Null speaks robot. Reetin takes a nap. Tev seeks to eradicate the Leng Spider.
The Curtain RisesIntuit256Morgana RidesLasting HopeArc...
2021-04-1236 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 5 EP. 1: The Jorgenfist LibraryThe team reaps the rewards of the Fallen Mokmurian, rest up to reflect on the experiences they've had, and with the help of Konna the Wise bring a resolution to the giant tribes infesting the valley of the black tower. Jorgenfist is now empty of it's giant threat, but the dangers are far from removed. With their new found experience, will they be able to challenge the remaining threats and keep the land safe? Tune in now!
Please note this episode is shorter than usual because we lost a few audio tracks. The backups we had were unus...
2021-04-0517 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 4 EP. 10: Stair MasterWe forgot to do the intro this week, so we are:Harper - SabrinaReetin - NathanSeres - AidanNull - Connor
We return to our heroes engaged in combat with the Hill Giants protecting the Storvald Stairs. Seres contemplates whether or not she has actually stolen anything yet. Harper buffs the team from relative safety. Reetin hopes his party is doing alright, and can you smell what the robot is cooking?
The Curtain RisesThe EscalationStoneworld BattleStormfrontClash DefiantRising TideDam...
2020-09-2830 min
Rise of the RunelordsSeason 3 EP. 6: The Sound of HoundsThis week join Sabrina, Aidan, Connor and Nat'n as they begin their next leg of the journey - travelling to Fort Rannick. After a quick visit from Maelin Shreed, the mayor of Turtleback Ferry, the heroes go about their journey to investigate the Black Arrows. But the path north is filled with peril - will our heroes be able to make it through in one piece, or will they fall to the horrors of the Kreegwood? Tune in to this weeks episode of Clinton's Core Classics to find out!
Music Credits:Music from https://filmmusic.io:
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2019-10-2136 min