Speculate!

One of the Porters tries to get fancy as the group approaches Derrn’s warehouse. The Strange Friends find a few more clues as they take stock. Melvir and Truffle react poorly to the unorthodox manner of Crossroads’ visit, leading to yet more property damage. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/) If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!). You can watch our other series “Splendour and Shadow” (playing Rebel Crown by Michael Dunn-O’Conner), at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron\ This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso – find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso – and thanks as always for listening!

The Porters escort The Strange Friends to safety. Crossroads discovers more about its existence with a surprising flight to retrieve Melvir, Skelly’s physician friend. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/) If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!). You can watch our other series “Splendour and Shadow” (playing Rebel Crown by Michael Dunn-O’Conner), at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron\ This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso , and thanks as always for listening!

After some technical difficulties and a special announcement by Greg, the action continues! The gang’s attempt to make a clean getaway falls apart under heavy snow and the chaos of the day. Of the Ash the Flame has an out-of-body experience and finds a new well of strength. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/) If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!). You can watch our other series “Splendour and Shadow” (playing Rebel Crown by Michael Dunn-O’Conner), at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso , and thanks as always for listening!

This episode carries content warnings for combat and injury from magical attacks. Ring leads the Porters along the rootfops to try to escort Ash and Crossroads away from the fighting. Crossroads unleashes the crickets. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/) If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!). You can watch our other series “Splendour and Shadow” (playing Rebel Crown by Michael Dunn-O’Conner), at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso , and thanks as always for listening!

This episode carries content warnings for combat, injury, and a detailed description of a fatal shooting. Skelly and Ring try to turn the tables on an ambush by mysterious assailants while Tall Friend Crossroads attempts to protect an injured Ash. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/) If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!). You can watch our other series “Splendour and Shadow” (playing Rebel Crown by Michael Dunn-O’Conner), at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso , and thanks as always for listening!

Skelly and Ring mount a desperate rescue operation and the chaos continues. The Strange Friends’ assailants press in from all sides. Not exactly the Porter’s Day festivities any of them expected. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/) If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!). You can watch our other series, “Splendour and Shadow”, at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso, and thanks as always for listening!

Despite Crossroad’s explosive counter-attack, the assailants keep coming after The Strange Friends. Ash takes a bad hit during the ambush, prompting Crossroads to call for help as it tries to get the pair away from danger. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/) If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!). You can watch our other series, “Splendour and Shadow”, at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso, and thanks as always for listening!

On the way back to the Grave Cave, Ash and Crossroads catch on that they are being tailed by an unknown duo. They duck into a restaurant to try to escape, but things break bad slowly and then all at once. Crossroads takes the lead as a Big Friend. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/) If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!). You can watch our other series, “Splendour and Shadow”, at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso , and thanks as always for listening!

Ring does their Porters’ Day shopping as the snowfall begins. Ring uncovers some worrying information about Aldo Booker in a visit with older brother Augus. The Bluecoats pick up the Strange Friends’ trail and rough up Derrn the Quartermaster, causing even more problems for the crew’s mastermind. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/) If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!). You can watch our other series, Rebel Crown, at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso , and thanks as always for listening!

The Strange Friends’ risky kidnapping score draws some heat for the crew. Skelly struggles with the heavy-handed care provided by her doctor friend. Crossroads debuts its “Gloaming” persona as it and Ash make a visit to Root and his temporary hosts. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/) If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!). We hope you enjoyed the trailer for Rebel Crown, our other actual play series. You can watch the archives it at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and watch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso , and thanks as always for listening!

The Strange Friends begin their Porters’ Day preparations in the aftermath of kidnapping the junior Bluecoat. Skelly watches her back, and Winter makes itself known. But Winter isn’t the only thing coming for the Strange Friends… “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!). We hope you enjoyed the trailer for Rebel Crown, our other actual play series. You can watch the archives it at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and watch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso , and thanks as always for listening!

The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!). Be sure to check out our Rebel Crown miniseries at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron or via the Patreon feed. This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso , and thanks as always for listening!

Two years ago, Maedoc Lolaire turned against his own family and threw the kingdom of Crobhan into civil war. Along with the church that named Splendour Ciaran a heretic for their veneration of gods long-forgotten, Maedoc bound the great houses to his will and drove out his own blood. Now Maedoc sits the throne and consolidates power through an alliance with the calculating House Gearr. The Rebel Crown Ciaran has returned from exile to seek both retribution and vindication. They will see Maedoc deposed, his crimes revealed, and the old gods restored to their rightful place. With Ciaran is an unlikely trio of retainers. Rowan Byrne, a mysterious outlaw with ties to the Feannag witches. Harvest Honeysuckle, the royal executioner under both Ciaran and Maedoc, now pledging their life to Ciaran’s cause. And last, Ciaran’s own blood, Venner Kraes, a decorated soldier who tasted betrayal at Maedoc’s hands before even the usurpation. Through their bonds to one another and their shared purpose, the retinue will forge a new future for a kingdom haunted by its past.Presenting: Speculate Rebel Crown, our new actual play miniseries starring Alex Acks, DongWon Song, Gregory A. Wilson, and Brandon O’Brien, with Michael R. Underwood GMing. Watch live on Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron once a month, or one day later at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron. Patreon backers get access to behind-the-scenes materials from the session zero to GM prep and more. Rebel Crown is a Forged in the Dark game of courtly intrigue, obsessive ambition, and perilous conflict created by Michael Dunn-O’Connor and Narrative Dynamics. Learn more about Rebel Crown at https://narrativedynamics.itch.io/rebel-crown This episode edited by Rudy Basso. The soundtrack for the trailer is “Past Memories” by Dark Fantasy Studio, used with permission.

Continuing a new series of Speculate 2.0’s actual play episodes, in this joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel we continue in the city of Duskwall and the Blades in the Dark system as Brandon O’Brien GMs the crew of Mike, Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, and Jeoi Gawain Lin continuing to explore Duskwall, deepen their characters’ connections, and close in on the truth behind the Cindered Seal. If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show…and support our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos, and more!). This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso , and thanks as always for listening!

Continuing a new series of Speculate 2.0’s actual play episodes, in this joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel we continue in the city of Duskwall and the Blades in the Dark system as Brandon O’Brien GMs the crew of Mike, Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, and Jeoi Gawain Lin continuing to explore Duskwall, deepen their characters’ connections, and close in on the truth behind the Cindered Seal. If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show…and support our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos, and more!). This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso , and thanks as always for listening!