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UpperPen PodcastThe Longwinded One author of Children of the Cold MoonThe Longwinded one sat down and chatted with me about his first ever novel: Children of the Cold Moon, book 1 of The Four Treasures Saga. You might know his voice from his podcast, The Longwinded One (https://longwinded.one/category/litrpg-gamelit/). He even has an interview with Max Heiliger of the CritRPG Podcast and myself. You can find that interview below.
Let me know what you liked about the interview in the comments!
https://longwinded.one/episode-242-interview-with-max-and-dakota/
2024-12-131h 09
Longwinded One: The PodcastS05E49 - The Four Treasures: Chapter 1We hope you enjoy chapter one of our audiobook. Meet Bren and Tathan/Morias.
Read more on Royal Road:
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/88011/children-of-the-cold-moon-the-four-treasures-saga
Reader Compendium:
https://www.longwinded.one/season-5-the-children-of-the-cold-moon/
2024-11-0111 min
Inglorion Bastards: A LOTR Actual Play D&D PodcastS04E49 - Sembian Revival: Interview with the Archmage: Ed GreenwoodJoin us as we chat with the Archmage, Ed Greenwood, about Sembia. We learn from him about the process of writing The Halls of Stormweather, about the evolution of Forgotten Realms, and about the details that pertain directly to this podcast (who is Yeven, what exactly was Koril's Well, etc.). Archivos Podcast: 20 Minutes with Ed Greenwood https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/archivos-podcast-network/id495606011?i=1000350514067 Plotpoints Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plot-points/id768952889?i=1000462077700 Sembia References: https://longwinded.one/sembian-sources/ Fate of the Norns: https://pandemoniumbooks.com/collections/pendlehaven-games The Ultimate Viking Anthology: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/av...
2022-03-071h 12
Longwinded One: The PodcastS04E49 - Sembian Revival: Interview with the Archmage: Ed GreenwoodJoin us as we chat with the Archmage, Ed Greenwood, about Sembia. We learn from him about the process of writing The Halls of Stormweather, about the evolution of Forgotten Realms, and about the details that pertain directly to this podcast (who is Yeven, what exactly was Koril's Well, etc.).
Archivos Podcast: 20 Minutes with Ed Greenwood
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/archivos-podcast-network/id495606011?i=1000350514067
Plotpoints Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plot-points/id768952889?i=1000462077700
Sembia References:
https://longwinded.one/sembian-sources/
Fate of the Norns:
https://pandemoniumbooks.com/co...
2022-03-071h 12
Longwinded One: The PodcastS03E18 - Inglorion Bastards: My Most Beloved StarsThe Coronavirus is bad. Thousands of people are sick and dying. Many people are isolated. Governments and economies are suffering. People have had to put their lives on hold, so to speak. And though the Longwinded One is suffering the same fate as millions of others, including a delayed Tolkien pilgrimage to England, there is some good to be found in these strange times. The first good thing is the ability to spend more time with family. And if Jimmy Fallon can do the Tonight show from home, with his children present, so too can the Longwinded One. Enjoy...
2020-04-1313 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS03E12 - Inglorion Bastards: Fan Interview: Liam and BeaJoin us as we talk to two fans of the podcast. Liam is from the USA and Bea is from Norway. Together we talk about the campaign, Tolkien, and D&D in general. At around 29 minutes you begin to understand why the podcast is called the "Longwinded One."
Other Podcasts Mentioned:
Adventure Zone
Realms of Ukodor
Tolkien Professor
Tolkien Experience Podcast
2020-03-2347 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E44 - Inglorion Bastards: The Pass of Light, Part 3 (in-person session)The last of the in-person session. Apologies for the poor sound quality. The heroes will start the next session against the remaining enemies: Finduilas, Glaurung, and Túrin Turambar (he and Gwarthaur are still stuck in the magic box).
2020-01-2039 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E43 - Inglorion Bastards: The Pass of Light, Part 2 (in-person session)While still fighting the undead associates of Túrin Turambar (aka The Man in Black, aka The Shadow, aka Gwarthaur). Túrin shows up riding his nemesis in life, Glaurung the Deceiver. While engaged in mortal combat, Feredir and Túrin clash the sister swords of Angirel and Anglachel (Gurthang) together. This causes a grand explosion that breaks both blades.
2020-01-1628 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E42 - Inglorion Bastards: The Pass of Light, Part 1 (in-person session)The group arrives at the Calacirya (The Pass of Light). From there they march up the Hill of Túna toward the great Noldor city of Tirion. Before they arrive, they encounter some long passed associates of Túrin: Finduilas of Nargothrond, Beleg Cúthalion of Doriath, and Mîm the Petty-dwarf. They don't look happy about being brought back to life, for ill-purpose.
2020-01-1326 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E41 - Inglorion Bastards: Wayfinding with Mark FonstadIn this episode, we talk to a professor of Geography at the University of Oregon, Mark Fonstad. He happens to be the son of Karen Wynn Fonstad, the cartographer responsible for the Atlas of Middle Earth. We discuss Karen's path into map making and how the idea for the Atlas came about. Mark gives background behind one of the most useful Middle Earth resources in existence.
Resources:
Robert Fosters- Complete Guide to Middle Earth
Anne McCaffrey- Dragonriders of Pern
Stephen Donaldson- The Chronicles of Thomas Covenant
Ursula K. Le Guin- Earthsea
Frank Herbert- D...
2020-01-0929 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E40 - Inglorion Bastards: The Silmaril of MaedhrosInside the Workshop of Aulë the group discovers Túrin Turambar, having been possessed by Gwarthaur, just finishing a ritual from the Golden Book. In his hands are the reforged sword, Gurthang, and the newly found silmaril of Maedhros.
2020-01-0620 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E39 - Inglorion Bastards: The Workshop of AulëThe group arrives on the western shores of Eldamar, near the base of the Pelori Mountains. There they see the entrance to the Workshop of Aulë. Before entering the sky turns to black, and the dead creatures on the beach come to life.
2020-01-0216 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E38 - Inglorion Bastards: Ossë's Friend, UinThe sea battle concludes as the heroes try to decide what to do with the regent and his men. They also find out who Ossë has been waiting to see- the huge whale, Uin.
2019-12-3035 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E37 - Inglorion Bastards: Sea Battle in Southern EldamarThere were some technical difficulties when recording. Therefore, this episode picks up after the 1st half of a sea battle between the Fellowship of Light and the ambushing Teleri from Avallónë- those loyal to the Regent, Escalwathon. In this episode, you learn the true name of the shadow maiar causing all the trouble- Gwarthaur, and you get to see the Mor-lómin's true form.
2019-12-2642 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E36 - Inglorion Bastards: Raiken & Tentacle MonstersIn this interview with Josh, we learn about Raiken's character development through part two of the trilogy. We discuss the difficulty as players and game masters in creating memorable and creative moments. And for the first time in 86 episodes, the interviewer becomes the interviewee.
2019-12-2328 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E35 - Inglorion Bastards: Burin Part Deux: It's All About the DexJoin Spriggz and the game master as they discuss Rise of the Mormegil. Get inside the mind of the original barbarian from the Bastards. Learn about what motivated Burin throughout the campaign, and why this may be the last solo Spriggz interview.
2019-12-1918 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E34 - Inglorion Bastards: Nost-na-Lothion: Riddles & DrinkingMor-lomin wins riddle competition and is forever called Loremaster in Alqualondë. Tesoro reclaims his title at the drinking competition. Later, the group asks Olwë many questions. They ask him about how to curse Túrin from the possession of the shadow maiar, who he calls Gwarthaur. He also tells them that the silmaril of Maedhros has been found in a nearby "Workshop of Aulë.
2019-12-1625 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E33 - Inglorion Bastards: Nost-na-Lothion: MeleeA few of the Fellowship of Light enter the Birth of Flowers melee competition in Alqualondë. Only Feredir comes away standing. This time, the champion takes away the wine of the Eldar. Where Limpë had granted Eriol unnaturally long life, it grants Feredir relief of his lycanthropy.
2019-12-1218 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E32 - Inglorion Bastards: Nost-na-Lothion: Archery and PerformanceTo kick off the Birth of Flowers celebration, the elves hold an Archery and Performance contest, which Tesoro and Okrin both delight in. They also announce that Limpë will be the prize for the melee competition.
2019-12-0915 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E31 - Inglorion Bastards: Alqualondë: Among the TeleriFresh off their adventure at the Stone of the Hapless, the group sails for Alqualondë. There they meet the King of the Teleri, Olwë. The king welcomes the group to Alqualondë for the Birth of Flowers celebration, called Nost-na-Lothion by the Eldar.
2019-12-0521 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E30 - Inglorion Bastards: Interview with Michael Drout, Part 2In this, the second part of Dr. Drout's interview, we discuss how Tolkien reversed the epistemic regime by telling the story from the point of view of the least knowledgeable character. We discuss the inevitable chapter 2, Treatise of Tedium, that most of the time plague fantasy and science fiction writers (but not Tolkien). And finally, we play a game with Professor Drout. We discuss whether aspects of our D&D game would work within the lore of Middle Earth.
2019-12-0225 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E29 - Inglorion Bastards: Interview with Michael Drout, Part 1In this episode we talk to Professor Michael Drout from Wheaton College. We learn why so many scholars think it is important to talk about how to read Tolkien. We discuss how Tolkien created an "impression of depth" through his vast size and intricate detail in his writings. And we learn about Dr. Drout's first time meeting Tom Shippey.
The Tolkien Society
https://www.tolkiensociety.org
Modern Scholars
https://audiobookstore.com/audiobook-series/the-modern-scholar-series/
Authors and Academics:
Tom Shippey (The Road to Middle Earth)
Roman Jakobson
Gabriel García Márquez
Angela Carter
Ursula Le...
2019-11-2828 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E28 - Inglorion Bastards: Túrin Turambar, The Man in BlackDiscover the crypt where Túrin Turambar and Morwen Eledhwen are buried. Discover Sador's dagger, Hathadol. Meet Túrin's former caretaker, Nellas. Back at the Tower of Pearl, they discover that Huor is now in the Halls of Mandos. The group now realizes that the Man in Black is the possessed hero, Túrin Turambar. Idril recommends seeking out Olwë in Alqualondë for council.
2019-11-2533 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E27 - Inglorion Bastards: Exploring Talbor, The Stone of the Hapless, Part 2Discover the creatures awakened by the shadow maiar in the catacombs of Tol Morwen. The group continues onward toward the crypts of Túrin Turambar and Morwen Eledhwen.
2019-11-2140 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E26 - Inglorion Bastards: Exploring Talbor, The Stone of the Hapless, Part 1Appearing in the catacombs of Tol Morwen, burial place of both Túrin and his mother, the group is split up. Experience the traps first-hand as the group attempts to navigate this shrine belonging to the woodmen of Brethil.
2019-11-1844 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E25 - Inglorion Bastards: The Sleeper in the Tower of PearlTuor and Idril allow the group access to the mystical fountain in the Tower of Pearl. According to Ossë, this fountain is one of the only things near Eressëa that can transport the group to the Stone of the Hapless, burial place of Túrin Turambar. Anguirel, Feredir's sword, has been seeking this place since the Battle of the Grey Havens.
2019-11-1415 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E24 - Inglorion Bastards: The Digital Philologist, James TauberThe Digital Philologist, James Tauber, explains to us the history of philology, how it has evolved, and the benefits of using technology to study the classics (including Tolkien). Come listen to this Renaissance man as he talks to us about why the love of wisdom and the love of words are so important.
2019-11-1148 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E23 - Inglorion Bastards: Battle at the Tower of PearlHaving just barely made it to the walls of the Tower of Pearl, the group finds it seemingly devoid of assistance. What ensues is a gruesome battle of allies. The "super-hero" werewolf is finally put to rest before Idril and Tuor come out to greet the group.
2019-11-0742 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E22 - Inglorion Bastards: Wolf in the Enchanted IslesFor an episode where little is achieved, this is quite a fun session. The group spends a comical hour trying to figure out how to escape the newly transformed Feredir. The great wolf, Taurmyrnoth, has his last little bit of revenge as Feredir chases his friends on toward the Tower of Pearl.
2019-11-0438 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E21 - Inglorion Bastards: The Shadowy Seas, Part 2The fellowship finishes the battle against the sea creature. They end up on the Enchanted Isles just as the sun sets to reveal a full moon. Growling noises begin to come from Feredir.
2019-10-3140 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E20 - Inglorion Bastards: The Shadowy Seas, Part 1You learn that Ossë is quite eccentric. He has been dropping fish into the water in Tavrobel while "waiting for a friend." From Tavrobel, the group heads into the Shadowy Seas. They quickly discover the dangers of traveling after the Man in Black, even by sea.
2019-10-2833 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E19 - Inglorion Bastards: Fiona Jallings Teaches SindarinThe brilliant creator of Realelvish.net talks with us about her site, her book, her classes, and the Sindarin language. We also talk about the Parma Eldalamberon journal, the Vinyar Tengwar journal, and the cultural rules elves use for naming things and people. Lastly, she breaks down some of elvish words we used in the campaign.
Sites Mentioned:
https://realelvish.net
http://www.eldalamberon.com
http://www.elvish.org/
https://folk.uib.no/hnohf/
https://www.fanfiction.net
Sindarin Words Discussed:
Talcrist = Foot Cleaver (instead of Hathadol)
Gwarthauron = Dirty Abominable One (instead of Gwarthaur)
Chiras D...
2019-10-2447 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E18 - Inglorion Bastards: Írimë Comes to TavrobelGilfanon tells the group about the next part of the Prophecy of Mandos. He explains that if the group wishes to go to Talbor, the only way to do so is via the Tower of Pearl. The party meets up with their old friend Írimë in Tavrobel, and there they acquire a ship from their new sea captain, the maiar Ossë.
2019-10-2122 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E17 - Inglorion Bastards: House of the Hundred Chimneys, Part 2The group finds the source of the Evil Breath- the "voyager" Eriol himself. He has clearly been corrupted by the Man in Black, and has recently plagued the lower levels of the House of the Hundred Chimneys.
2019-10-1733 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E16 - Inglorion Bastards: House of the Hundred Chimneys, Part 1The group encounters more Evil Breath and some Shadow Hounds in the lower levels of the House of the Hundred Chimneys. Burin falls into a pit during the first moments of their battle with the source of the Evil Breath.
2019-10-1440 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E15 - Inglorion Bastards: The Evil Breath & GilfanonThe party comes to the House of the Hundred Chimneys and discovers the Evil Breath has come to Eressëa. Gilfanon asks them for their help eliminating the source of the Evil Breath in the lower levels in exchange for information.
2019-10-1021 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E14 - Inglorion Bastards: Talking Quenya with Paul StrackJoin us for this language focused discussion with community expert, Paul Strack. We talk to him about the evolution of Tolkien's languages, the nature of Quenya, and we dissect some of the Quenya words from the campaign.
Quenya Words Discussed:
Minyasercë = First Blood (instead of Ennayór)
Corondur = Servant of the Mound (instead of Ezellendur)
Morlumbë or Morhala = Dark Shadow (instead of Mor-lómin)
Tolkien Language Conference:
http://www.omentielva.com
Where to find Paul:
https://eldamo.org
https://realelvish.net
2019-10-0747 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E13 - Inglorion Bastards: Kortirion Among the TreesSeeking Meril-i-Turinqi - the Lady of the Isle - the party arrives at Kortirion and discovers the Man in Black has already been there (and left his mark). After a grand battle, Meril tells the group that the Parma Kuluina (the Golden Book) has been stolen. They learn that the Man in Black was trying to forge a weapon there, and they learn the first part of the Second Prophecy of Mandos.
2019-10-0341 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E12 - Inglorion Bastards: Seeking the Lady of the IsleThe group fights for their lives against an awakening evil in the forests outside of Kortirion. Okrin hopes to reach the "ancient city on a leaguered hill" before the Man in Black can defile its towers, its libraries, or its caretaker - Meril-i-Turinqi - the Lady of the Isle.
2019-09-3034 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E11 - Inglorion Bastards: The Cottage of Lost PlayIn this episode the characters chat with Littleheart, the Gong Warden, and the couple - Lindo and Vairë. There they learn about the Man in Black and that the library of Kortirion will have information about Talbor (the word Feredir's sword keeps whispering). Enroute to Kortirion, they encounter a problem...
2019-09-2635 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E10 - Inglorion Bastards: Okrin Laid BareThe last of the new character chats. The DM also talks about the nature of the podcast, possible fan interviews, and reads a passage about Feredir when he was a child. End this episode with the characters' first impression of the Cottage of Lost Play.
2019-09-2318 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E09 - Inglorion Bastards: The Deep and Dark of Mor-lóminTrying to keep these double entendres titles going for the player interviews is difficult, but well worth it. In this interview, we learn about Jon the player behind Mor-lómin. We learn that there is something truly horrifying hidden behind his dark elven-looking exterior. And we learn that this podcast is probably better named, "The Second Prophecy of Mandos" or "The Dagor Dagorath."
2019-09-1916 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E08 - Inglorion Bastards: Ezellendur, Servant of the MoundsIt wouldn't be a Middle Earth story without an elf in the fellowship. With Angolan having been dubbed the curator of artifacts at Elostirion, the party needed to fill their elven quota. Ezellendur was their man. Learn how he joined the party, why he has a bone to pick with the shadow, and who the player is behind the elf.
2019-09-1615 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E07 - Inglorion Bastards: The Blight of Alalminórë, Through the Land of ElmsMaking their way from Avallónë, the group sees the effect the shadow has had on the land. They encounter evil and undeath along their route to The Cottage of Lost Play.
2019-09-1336 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E06 - Inglorion Bastards: Escape the Tower of Avallónë, Part 2The characters finally escape the tower and spend the last 15 minutes of the episode discussing the Man in Black (the shadow) and their role having released this evil upon the world.
2019-09-1137 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E05 - Inglorion Bastards: Escape the Tower of Avallónë, Part 1Raiken, Burin, Tesoro, and the newcomer- Ezellendur- are promptly arrested when they arrive in Avallónë. At the heart of the city is the Tower of Avallónë, where the recently stolen Master Palantír used to reside. It is also the home of the city prison, where the characters meet Okrin and someone who looks like Raiken. The party reunites and is broken out of prison by a mysterious man that calls himself Mor-lómin.
2019-09-0737 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E04 - Inglorion Bastards: Meet the Characters... AgainRejoin the players for their first session together in part 2 of this trilogy. Learn how the campaign has changed, and meet the new characters.
2019-09-0327 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E03 - Inglorion Bastards: The Tolkien Professor Interview, Part 3In the final installment of Dr. Olsen's interview, we discuss the nature of the Ainur, the sentimentality of the dwarves, Stephen Colbert, and Corey's recent delve into rap music.
2019-08-3026 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E02 - Inglorion Bastards: The Tolkien Professor Interview, Part 2In the second part of the interview, we discuss the man and the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. Professor Olsen then weighs in about elements of Taradon's Wager.
2019-08-2724 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS02E01 - Inglorion Bastards: The Tolkien Professor Interview, Part 1Join us as we chat with Dr. Corey Olsen about his first experiences playing Dungeons & Dragons, about his double major in English and Astrophysics, and about the genesis of The Tolkien Professor.
2019-08-2324 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E50 - Inglorion Bastards: Eressëa: Full Cast ReunionWelcome to the last episode of Part 1. Nearly two years later the full cast reassembles to discuss the campaign to date. Hints about Part 2 and Part 3 slip out in this episode.
2019-08-2025 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E49 - Inglorion Bastards: Across the Straight RoadAfter the the Umbarians have fled and the portal to the Lonely Isle has closed there is still much to do at the Grey Havens. Gildor Inglorion and Círdan the Shipwright explain that Raiken has passed unto the west, and that there were some corsairs that passed with him having the presence of the shadow maiar with them. They fear for the Master Palantir, in Avallónë, and for what they believe to be the beginning of the Dagor Dagorath (The Final Battle).
2019-08-1712 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E48 - Inglorion Bastards: Battle of Drû Celebross, Part 2In the final battle of part one, Burin's greatest fear is unleashed, and Raiken makes a huge sacrifice to save Arda.
2019-08-1444 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E47 - Inglorion Bastards: Battle of Drû Celebross, Part 1The Battle at the Wild Waves was fought at the Grey Havens in 2954 when the Umbarian corsairs besiege Cîrdan and his kin. The Nos Glanadur arrive, mid-battle, just as the Shadow appears to threaten everything both east and west of the Belegaer.
2019-08-1049 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E46 - Inglorion Bastards: The White Tower of ElostirionThe heroes travel from the Old Forest, over the Brandywine Bridge into the Shire, and on to Tower Hills. There they pick up the Horn of Thorondor to aid them in their upcoming battle at the Grey Havens.
2019-08-0620 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E45 - Inglorion Bastards: From Apprentice to Foe, Part 2Bear comes back from the Undying Lands, as Grimald (now Grimmyrnoth the werewolf) bites almost everyone in the party. Join the end of the battle as the heroes decide where to go next.
2019-08-0448 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E44 - Inglorion Bastards: From Apprentice to Foe, Part 1Having left the Prancing Pony, the group travels quickly to Lindon via the Great East Road. North of Old Forest the group realizes quickly that the now deceased werewolf, Taurmyrnoth, has gotten the last laugh, having infected Burin's apprentice.
2019-07-3040 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E43 - Inglorion Bastards: Tesoro Does LOTR / Back in BreelandJoin us for the last player interview of part one. Listen to Max talk about his hobbit character Tesoro. At the end of the interview, the players wind up back where they started, at Bree. Barliman Butterbur has some bad news for the Fellowship of Light.
2019-07-2720 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E42 - Inglorion Bastards: The Watcher at TharbadAfter the ritual the fellowship trails the shadow through Tharbad. At the Greyflood, they encounter Estel, the Dúnedain, and a creature akin to the Watcher at the Westgate of Moria.
2019-07-2342 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E41 - Inglorion Bastards: The RitualWith Raiken dying on the plains of Rohan, the group decides to do Taradon's ritual. The good news is that Raiken is healed. The bad news is that the group released a shadow maiar from the void.
2019-07-2018 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E40 - Inglorion Bastards: Handling the Uruk-haiIn our most inappropriate episode to date, the characters finish off the last of the enemies at the Fords of Isen. Meanwhile, the players lose their minds after a called shot to a very sensitive region.
2019-07-1644 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E39 - Inglorion Bastards: The Morgul BladeWhen the party decided to put off doing Taradon's ritual, Saruman found a way to force their hand. Our heroes are sandwiched at the Fords of Isen between more Umbarians, trying to recover their lost equipment, and the prototype Uruk-hai. One of them has a Morgul blade... Enough said.
2019-07-1324 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E38 - Inglorion Bastards: Interview with LOTROJoin us as we discuss all things Lord of the Rings Online (LOTRO) with Jerry Snook and Chris Pierson, the Community Manager and Lead World Builder (respectively) from Standing Stone Games.
2019-07-0933 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E37 - Inglorion Bastards: To Ritual or Not to RitualNow that they have the items assembled and the riddle of Taradon's Wager figured out, will the party perform the ritual? Saruman seems to think they should. To help them in their decision, Saruman sends out some prototype Uruk-hai with a Morgul Blade to chase them through the plains of Rohan.
2019-07-0532 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E36 - Inglorion Bastards: Saruman’s Basement, Part 3The heroes crack the mysteries of Taradon, find the last of the items, and solve the mysteries of the "Wager." The question is, what will they do with that information?
2019-07-0234 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E35 - Inglorion Bastards: Saruman’s Basement, Part 2The party is still finding their way through the catacombs of Orthanc. In this session they are on the verge of finding Taradon's shield, the embodiment of his "Wagers" diamond.
2019-06-3034 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E34 - Inglorion Bastards: Saruman's Basement, Part 1The group is in Isengard. Saruman informs the party that Taradon built Orthanc back in the Second Age. He then grants permission to search through Orthanc's catacombs to find the shield of Taradon and the last item of Taradon's Wager.
2019-06-2726 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E33 - Inglorion Bastards: Interview with Cubicle 7's Jacob RodgersJacob Rodgers is a writer and developer for The One Ring and Adventures in Middle-earth. Join us as we ask him about his own personal experience with role playing and Tolkien and as he hints as some of the upcoming product releases from Cubicle 7.
2019-06-2326 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E32 - Inglorion Bastards: A Reprieve in IsengardThe fellowship manages to defeat Taurmyrnoth with no visible lasting damage, and they limp their way into Isengard. There they seek the counsel of Saruman the White as Mt. Doom comes alive.
2019-06-1829 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E31 - Inglorion Bastards: Taurmyrnoth, Part 2This is the second part of this epic fight. The group attempts to take out the wargs before focusing their attention on Taurmyrnoth.
2019-06-1428 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E30 - Inglorion Bastards: Taurmyrnoth, Part 1Waking up in Lorien was a pleasant way to start the player characters' day. Walking along Fangorn Forest and being discovered by the werewolf Taurmyrnoth was a great way to ruin their day.
2019-06-1128 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E29 - Inglorion Bastards: Help from LothlórienIn this episode, the party staggers into Lothlórien seeking the help of the "Lady of Light." There they discovered that Taradon had studied the works of Celebrimbor in years past, and that he had left his "key" behind.
2019-06-0623 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E28 - Inglorion Bastards: Inside FeredirContinuing the innuendo style player interview titles... Join us for this episode as we talk to Marco about his Dúnedain Wanderer.
2019-06-0119 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E27 - Inglorion Bastards: Reunion with BalinThe heroes finish up the fight at the Mirrormere with a little help from Ori and Balin. Burin gets to reconnect with his father, they learn a bit about galvorn, and the group plans to walk through Lothlórien.
2019-05-2616 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E26 - Inglorion Bastards: Durin's MarchThe party heads from Mountain Hall to the Mirrormere, hearing that Balin had been seen heading that way. There they encounter a few Longbeards, Lóni and Nalí, who are also looking for Balin. An unpleasant surprise are the patrolling orcs, from Moria.
2019-05-1918 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E25 - Inglorion Bastards: Yuletide Wrap-upThe party finishes the Yule celebration at Mountain Hall with the arm wrestling and dancing competitions. After, players discuss the next best possible course of action.
2019-05-1324 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E24 - Inglorion Bastards: Yuletide DrinkingThis was one of the most fun sessions to record and edit. The Mountain Hall Yuletide Drinking Contest. Don't count out the hobbit!
2019-05-0816 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E23 - Inglorion Bastards: Yuletide MeleeOur heroes are still at Mountain Hall celebrating Yule with the Woodmen. In this session, Burin cleans up at the Melee competition and is named Lord of the Vales.
2019-04-2915 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E22 - Inglorion Bastards: Welcome to Mountain HallHartfast the Woodmen of Mountain Hall welcomes back Raiken and his brother for the Yule celebration. Raiken and his company compete in the archery and axe throwing competitions.
2019-04-2124 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E21 - Inglorion Bastards: Raiken UncoveredIn this episode, we get to interview the man behind the character of Raiken. Josh talks to us about his inspiration for Raiken and how Tolkien influenced his life.
2019-04-1524 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E20 - Inglorion Bastards: MorulunnFor Raiken and Angolan, this is the culmination of a lifetime of fear and intrigue about creatures of shadow, specifically one referred to as Morulunn. Raiken's brother is at a breaking point with his hysterical obedience to his dead father. And when the creature from Avathar decides to show up, all hell breaks loose.
2019-04-0838 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E19 - Inglorion Bastards: The Old WellRaiken's brother leads the party to where his "father" is being held prisoner. What they discover inside of the Old Well of Mirkwood is more disturbing than anything they have discovered so far on their quest. And it is about to get worse...
2019-04-0132 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E18 - Inglorion Bastards: The Great Spiders of MirkwoodAfter Raiken's brother surprises the group in Mirkwood, he aids them in battling some eight legged monsters. After dispatching these beasts, Evoric claims he can lead his brother and the group to where their father lives. He mentions an old evil that has trapped him, and that reminds a few party members of a long remembered horror from their past.
2019-03-2524 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E17 - Inglorion Bastards: Old Forest RoadThe group begins their trek through Mirkwood on the Old Forest Road. There they encounter the last person in the world Raiken would expect to see.
2019-03-1821 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E16 - Inglorion Bastards: The Long MarshesHaving rested at Erebor, the heroes set out through the Long Marshes. There they trudge southward toward their entry point in Mirkwood. Before they can enter the forest, however, bats from Dol Guldur intercept them.
2019-03-1122 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E15 - Inglorion Bastards: A Night With AngolanThis is another debrief session with the person who plays Angolan the elf. Christian joins the DM to discuss the quirky elf and previews the exciting things that await the players in Mirkwood.
2019-03-0416 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E14 - Inglorion Bastards: Erebor & AlatarThe battle-weary heroes stumble into Erebor. There they meet a Blue Wizard. He has some bad news... They are being hunted by the great wolf- Taurmyrnoth. The group decides that they must take the retrieved Elendil Stone to the elves in Rivendell, or perhaps home to Lindon. But first they must make their way through Mirkwood, careful of the ancient evil that lays in parts of that forest.
2019-02-2619 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E13 - Inglorion Bastards: The Great Cold Drake of the NorthIn the middle of the battle with the Umbarian corsairs, a giant dragon swoops low and lands at the watchtower on Zirakinbar. The pirates had been banking on the dragon, named Raenar, to take them across the land to Mordor where they would deliver the Elendil stone unto the enemy. Raenar, as it turns out, has his own opinions on the matter.
2019-02-1822 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E12 - Inglorion Bastards: The Watchtower of ZirakinbarThe fellowship heads deep into the Withered Heath, where they finally corner the Umbarian corsairs at the watchtower of Zirakinbar. There they discover that the Umbarian leader is the sworn enemy of Feredir, the Dunedain. He is a Black Numenorean, a former King's Men of Numenor.
2019-02-1318 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E11 - Inglorion Bastards: Where the Great Dragons BredThis week our heroes make their way from the River Greylin and into the Withered Heath. There they continue to track the Umbarian corsairs to the great Watch Tower on Zirakinbar. What they discover there is far beyond a handful of pirates...
2019-02-0325 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E10 - Inglorion Bastards: Crossing the River GreylinThat's right. This whole episode our heroes are trying to cross a river. But foul voices on the wind compel the water to turn against the fellowship. And crebain spies keep watch as the Umbarian corsairs march farther into the Withered Heath.
2019-01-2429 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E09 - Inglorion Bastards: Up Close and Personal with BurinWhat better time to interview the player who plays our resident dwarf than after we have heard the party enter Durin's Fane. Learn more about Burin's origin session and the future of Balin's son.
2018-12-2625 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E08 - Inglorion Bastards: The Fane of DurinIn this episode, the group seeks shelter in the ancient Fane of Durin, a hidden temple to the first dwarf. Inside the temple they discover some finely crafted dwarves traps, and a stone so beautiful that only the Arkenstone can compare.
2018-12-1721 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E07 - Inglorion Bastards: The Outskirts of GundabadThe crew tracks a pack of Umbarian corsairs through the misty mountains and into the Helegrod region, near Gundabad. There they meet a familiar pair of dwarves and find one of the artifacts from Taradon's Wager.
2018-12-1021 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E06 - Inglorion Bastards: Arador's EndThe fellowship trails the Umbarian thieves through Arador's End, the final resting place of both Aragorn's grandfather and Feredir's grandfather. There the group group encounters a hill troll and some Dourhand Dwarves.
2018-12-0537 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E05 - Inglorion Bastards: Recap and DebriefJared, the GM (Game Master), retroactively recaps the adventure to date and the structure of the campaign itself. He then introduces the footage of the players debriefing their experience traveling from Bree to the spurs of the Misty Mountains.
2018-11-2817 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E04 - Inglorion Bastards: Battle of Rhû Limbdoll, Part 2The crew finishes up the battle in Tol Ascarnen and rescues the captured Dunédain. They discover that the pirates have journeyed north through Arador's End with another of the artifacts from Taradon's Wager.
2018-11-2522 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E03 - Inglorion Bastards: Battle of Rhû Limbdoll, Part 1The fellowship heads north into Hithlad, up to a fortification called Tol Ascarnen. There they partake in a battle that the elves would later call "the Discovery of Wicked Secrets."
2018-11-1421 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E02 - Inglorion Bastards: Escape the Red MaidenIn this episode the characters set out east on the Great East Road, and travel north into the Ettenmoors. There they encounter the Hillmen of Creoth and learn more about them than they care to know.
2018-11-0828 min
Longwinded One: The PodcastS01E01 - Inglorion Bastards: Meet the CharactersGildor Inglorion assembles the fellowship at the Prancing Pony. Meet the players and characters that will embark on this journey.
2018-11-0333 min