Best Ironsworn Podcasts (2025)

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S1E21 - Heart to Heart 56:20

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4h ago56:20

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If you ask me, this is the episode where we really get back to the roots on what the tone of this game was always meant to be. Cinematic and action packed, in this episode we find out what Emile and Fern face once they've entered the wormhole... Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier Ironsworn Co-Op Campaign Youtube MidnightJester…

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Of Sin And Sacrilege - The Between: Part 4 2:10:58

7h ago2:10:58

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CONTENT WARNINGS: Drug use, needles, Gore, Injury Detail, Violence, Blood, vampirism, demonic possession, Desecration of Corpses, misophonia, self harm/mutilation, violence towards children who are vampires, occult themes, subversion of Christian rituals, knives Part 4 The Bad Spot's Actual Play of The Between, by Jason Cordova. Featuring Jess Jewe…

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The Solitaries (S2,E31) 1:25:28

4d ago1:25:28

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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Dark Themes The fabled quest of the three Solitaries continues as the Skywaymen follow the treacherous path into the Mountains to find the hidden Otovolar city of Surrinsandria. ------ Today's promo is for Kitten Marlowe! Check them out. ------ Donate here to save the world's forests: https://www…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 18 37:49

4d ago37:49

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen and Aron finally made their way through the large pile of rock and continued their journey through the subterranean depths. In one area, they found some strange blue-glowing water that would pass through living matter with little effect, but would affix itself to unliving matter such as stone or metal. Ei…

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To Lure A Lurker - The Between: Part 3 2:29:59

7d ago2:29:59

2:29:59

CONTENT WARNINGS: Drug use, needles, Gore, Injury Detail, Violence, Blood, vampirism, demonic possession, Desecration of Corpses, misophonia, self harm/mutilation, violence towards children who are vampires, occult themes, subversion of Christian rituals Part 3 The Bad Spot's Actual Play of The Between, by Jason Cordova. Featuring Jess Jewell as Dr…

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S1E20 - Interrupted Vermeology 51:33

7d ago51:33

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Emile has reached a new sector on the route to returning Fern back to their homeworld. Orbiting around the planet Anubis, they're not quite there just yet. The next step will be hopping through a wormhole that is supposed to connect nearby Fern's home. What could possibly go wrong? Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier Ironsworn …

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 17 34:54

12d ago34:54

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen, Aron, and Kyffin venture into the dark subterranean ruins beneath the tower of the Husk, Edris, hoping to pass through to the other side of the mountains. They move through a huge rectangular-wrought chamber with large finely-crafted statutes carved into the pillars holding up the ceiling. The artistry i…

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S1E19 - The Forgotten Channel 56:24

14d ago56:24

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We finally see the results of Emile's efforts from last week. Did he manage to actually thwart Lastech by changing out the jump code on the station, or would they be able to break through his encryptions and preserve their legal claim to Hyperion. Moreover, will that be enough for Emile to get earn his agreed upon power supply... Previous Ironsworn…

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The Hermit (S2,E30) 1:39:00

16d ago1:39:00

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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Dark Themes On their way up into a mountain pass, the Skywaymen are waylaid by the fury. In an attempt to flee, they meet an odd stranger with an unusual request. ------ Today's promo is for Black Flare! Check them out. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening pa…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 16 32:12

21d ago32:12

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Previously: In our previous episode, at the zenith of her despair, Eilwen draws strength by feeding her anger at those who would slay the innocent for their nefarious and dark magics. She and Aron and Kyffin manage to barely escape from Edris's clutches and those of his leather-winged minions by fleeing through a rusty trap door near their feet and…

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S1E18 - How Many Recording Devices? 59:53

21d ago59:53

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Now that Emile and Mina have been let into the living quarters of Kierra Thorne's penthouse, it's time to see if Emile can successfully convince Thorne that Lastech is no good and that something must be done. But will Thorne see it that way? The elevator in his penthouse seems to be his only shot down to the jump computer, so Emile sure hopes so...…

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Demons And Doppelgängers - The Between: Part 2 2:30:25

21d ago2:30:25

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CONTENT WARNINGS: Gore, Injury Detail, Violence, Blood, Vampirism, Desecration of Corpses, misophonia Part 2 The Bad Spot's Actual Play of The Between, by Jason Cordova. Featuring Jess Jewell as Dr. Eveline Mortimer, The Mother Michelle Kelly as Ms. Cecelie Quinn, The Undeniable Wren as Phoebe Jean-Baptiste, The Vessel Matt Risby as Haskell, The Fa…

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S1E17 - The Back Ways 56:42

1M ago56:42

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The mechanic, Mina, told Emile to meet her in the hangar after hours, because she needed to show him The Underground. Now we find out what that is and how it's going to help... Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier Ironsworn Co-Op Campaign Youtube MidnightJester Twitch MidnightJester8 Ironsworn/Starforged Website https://tomkinpr…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 15 25:27

29d ago25:27

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen, Aron, and Kyffin continue to press through the pass, but the constant snow combined with blasting winds, strong enough to strip shards ice and flakes of sharp rock from the narrow canyon walls forces them to look for shelter or be flayed and frozen alive. They find a crumbling tower and hurry inside, gra…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 14 25:08

1M ago25:08

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen, Aron, and Kyffin continue their journey to the mountain pass. There, amid the gray, ice-rimed cliffs, they find a body of a humanoid with a cracked wooden mask of curious design and ruined weapons and armor of fine make. The human-like being, is clearly not human and its missing eyes, and open chest cavi…

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Death Comes to Limehouse - The Between: Part 1 2:33:18

1M ago2:33:18

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CONTENT WARNINGS: Gore, Injury Detail, Violence, Blood, Vampirism, Desecration of Corpses, misophonia Part 1 of The Bad Spot's Actual Play of The Between, by Jason Cordova. Featuring: Jess Jewell as Dr. Eveline Mortimer, The Mother Michelle Kelly as Ms. Cecelie Quinn, The Undeniable Wren as Phoebe Jean-Baptiste, The Vessel Matt Risby as Haskell, Th…

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S1E16 - The People of Hyperion 59:06

1M ago59:06

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Emile's meeting with Deuce concluded with a vow sworn to put an end to the negotiations between LasTech and the collective people of Hyperion. Doing that's going to require a few errands along the way... Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier Ironsworn Co-Op Campaign Youtube MidnightJester Twitch MidnightJester8 Ironsworn/Starforg…

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The Legacy (S2,E29) 1:26:23

1M ago1:26:23

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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Dark Themes The Skywaymen take off towards the prairie with a new wagon and big ass ambitions. Cord finds a connection to the past while Gree and Cel try to rest up for the journey ahead. ------ Today's promo is for Black Flare! Check them out. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for …

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 13 40:48

1M ago40:48

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Previously In our previous episode, Drystan and Kyffin find Eilwen at Frostbridge. The two men had arrived the night of the attack after seen the smoke from Drystan's home on the outskirts of the settlement where Kyffin had been convalescing. As they arrive, Frostbridge is holding a ceremony of remembrance, and while the bonfire burns, and the peop…

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S1E15 - Electric Sheep 1:10:54

1M ago1:10:54

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Having successfully disabled the pursuing Vault Hunter fleet, Emile needs to high tail it back to his own ship and head on to Hyperion, where there's an old face waiting... Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier Ironsworn Co-Op Campaign Youtube MidnightJester Twitch MidnightJester8 Ironsworn/Starforged Website https://tomkinpress.…

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What's Next On The Bad Spot? 3:48

1M ago3:48

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A brief episode in which I explain what is coming up next on the audio feed now all 3 seasons of Starforged are done. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebadspotcastBy Matt Risby

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Flight of the Oracle - Prologue 16:21

2M ago16:21

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About this Podcast Series: At the edge of known space, the UASN Oracle, a military destroyer turned science vessel, begins a survey mission in an unexplored star system. In the face a dire threat to all of humanity, Ardelle Leath, a junior officer, on board the Oracle, will struggle to overcome her past and fulfill her duty to the United Alliance S…

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Flight of the Oracle - Episode (Session) 0 13:09

2M ago13:09

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About this Podcast Series: At the edge of known space, the UASN Oracle, a military destroyer turned science vessel, begins a survey mission in an unexplored star system. In the face a dire threat to all of humanity, Ardelle Leath, a junior officer, on board the Oracle, will struggle to overcome her past and fulfill her duty to the United Alliance S…

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A Fate Forged In Iron | Ironsworn: Starforged | S03E12 1:02:41

2M ago1:02:41

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THIS IS THE AUDIO ONLY FEED OF MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ALL SEASON 1-3 EPISODES CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@thebadspot CW: ACTION VIOLENCE, GUNS, BODY HORROR Season 3, Episode 12 of The Bad Spot, an actual play solo RPG podcast, with host Matt Risby playing Ironsworn: Starforged by Shawn Tomkin Tales from the Drift Prompts: Build a home …

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S1E14 - Emile Starts Blastin' 1:19:31

2M ago1:19:31

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The story resumes with a nicely recovered Emile, ready to start getting Fern back to their homeworld and hopefully make some amends along the way. The first step is charting a course to Hyperion, a nearby space station. What perils will Emile face along the way? And what part will make me, the player, blush when listening back to it in edit? Gotta …

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 12 32:26

2M ago32:26

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Previously In our previous episode, Eilwen, Aron, and Cadfael race back to Frostbridge to find it beset by some enemy. Several buildings are ablaze and the corpses of the fallen are in the streets offering visceral witness to the violence done to them. They find Mabon cornered by a spirit-possessed blacksmith Gwili, one of the men who had been on b…

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ISSUES in Shrimp City - A MASKS One-Shot 1:56:16

2M ago1:56:16

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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Teens in Danger This is a one shot where we are playing MASKS by Brendan Conway In this episode a special guest GM (Elliot from ISSUES podcast) runs MASKS for Cap, Drea, Jess, and Ian. Seed, Scythe, Sam, and MagMaverick are four intrepid young superheroes tasked with being on security detail at a party with the…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 11 41:30

2M ago41:30

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Previously In our previous episode, Eilwen rests and recuperates after her duel with Belvan and makes preparations for the journey through the mountains to the burial chamber Belvan had infiltrated. Her father reminds her that it is a place of death and is what led to her mother's illness and subsequent demise. On the morrow, Eilwen reveals herself…

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Death From Above | Ironsworn: Starforged | S03E11 50:23

2M ago50:23

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THIS IS THE AUDIO ONLY FEED OF MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ALL SEASON 1-3 EPISODES CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@thebadspot CW: ACTION VIOLENCE, GUNS, BODY HORROR Season 3, Episode 11 of The Bad Spot, an actual play solo RPG podcast, with host Matt Risby playing Ironsworn: Starforged by Shawn Tomkin Tales from the Drift Prompts: Starfall / Qu…

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S1E13 - Zoomed Out 51:39

2M ago51:39

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Having reached a good chapter break, this episode we take a step back and develop a little bit more about the world around Emile. What is this next place in the sector that he'll be headed towards and what might be awaiting? In this episode we port in some mechanics from Ironsworn: Delve as well to continue Valkyrie's influence as a Threat! Previou…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 10 52:07

2M ago52:07

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen, Aron, Cadfael, and Mabon, Chieftain of Frostbridge, escape the mine and make it to Rockriver's ruins where they rest and recuperate. They journey back to Frostrbridge and find that Belvan isn't there. During the feasting that ensured upon Mabon's return, Carys, the old crone, tells Eilwen that Belvan wen…

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S1E12 - Goodbye, Cruel World 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

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Emile wants a distraction to lure Valkyrie's posse, and he sure does get it. Sadly, it's a little more than he bargained for. A strange mutation causes him to release an electromagnetic pulse, short-circuiting his skiff and stranding him miles away across a terrible landscape from his destination. The posse must have noticed the EMP blast, so it's …

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The Broken Moon | Ironsworn: Starforged | S03E10 54:08

2M ago54:08

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THIS IS THE AUDIO ONLY FEED OF MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ALL SEASON 1-3 EPISODES CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@thebadspot CW: ACTION VIOLENCE, GRIEF, BODY HORROR Season 3, Episode 10 of The Bad Spot, an actual play solo RPG podcast, with host Matt Risby playing Ironsworn: Starforged by Shawn Tomkin Tales from the Drift Prompts: Estuary / Wh…

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The Glide (S2,E28) 1:38:14

2M ago1:38:14

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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Dark Themes AMBUSH! The Skywaymen are trapped on the floating city of Kelveckin and have to fight for their lives against the Order of Bloodfruit. ------ Today's promo is for No Quest for the Wicked! Check them out. ------ Join our Shrimp and Crits Discord server for the official listening partie…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 9 54:17

2M ago54:17

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen, Aron, Cadfael, and Mabon enter the mine in an attempt to get away from the Wolf Fang warriors and return to Rockriver and then Frostrbridge. After a few hours they recross the rope bridge and navigate the mine's dark tunnels and reach the edge of the dark underground lake. Eilwen shows the lake-side skel…

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Blood & Bronze | Ironsworn: Starforged | S03E09 36:29

2M ago36:29

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THIS IS THE AUDIO ONLY FEED OF MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ALL SEASON 1-3 EPISODES CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@thebadspot CW: Blood, Action violence, imprisonment, guns, threat Season 3, Episode 9 of The Bad Spot, an actual play solo RPG podcast, with host Matt Risby playing Ironsworn: Starforged by Shawn Tomkin Tales from the Drift Submitt…

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S1E11 - Inside Out 1:04:46

2M ago1:04:46

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Emile has been magnetically drawn inside the Ferroid he has twice encountered on The Reacher. What is is like being completely drawn into this oily, hypnotic, "sentient lava lamp goo"? And importantly, will Emile live long enough to ever get out? Previous Ironsworn Campaigns Ironsworn: Western Frontier Ironsworn Co-Op Campaign Youtube MidnightJeste…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 8 40:01

3M ago40:01

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Previously: In our previous episode, in the dead of night, Eilwen spots, within the Wolf Fang Clan raiding party's encampment, her Father, Cadfael, and Frostbridge Chiefton Mabon in a wooden cage with some old women. She awakens Aron and they get a closer look. When they see that only one sentry is on duty, guarding the cage, she and Aron decide th…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 7 34:57

3M ago34:57

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen and Aron find a sheltered spot with an overhang, largely obscured from view where they can see the valley below. They prepare for the Wolf Fang raiders to circle the mountain and come into view. Eilwen goes hunting and nearly falls to ruin when she encounters a pack of hungry wolves that chase her onto an…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 6 22:32

3M ago22:32

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen and Aaron leave behind Drystan behind in Rockriver with instructions for him to care for Kyffin so that they can move more quickly through the mines and get ahead of the Wolf Fang warriors and their prisoners. They find the mine entrance one valley over to the west and enter it about mid-morning. In the t…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 5 29:53

3M ago29:53

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen, Aron, and Drystan arrive safely at Rockriver, however they find that the town has been attacked and half burned to the ground, its inhabitants dead or missing. They aid one of the wounded survivors, a man named Kyffin. He tells them that the town was attacked by none other than Uzak an erstwhile and now …

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 4 31:32

3M ago31:32

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen chases the retreating figure and ends up in a clearing where she finds ancient stone blocks and two strange iron pillars. She investigates the pillars and to her surprise realizes she can read at least some of the angular runes on their faces. She remembers how her mother had taught her the skill through …

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 3 26:39

3M ago26:39

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen and her twin brother, Aron, meet with Drystan, a member of the Frostbridge community. They manage to convince the large man to aid them in their search for Mabon, the missing chieftain of Frostbridge and Cadfael, their missing father. Drystan agrees and brings his sleds and dogs so they can travel more qu…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 2 30:47

3M ago30:47

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Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen her twin brother Aron, both 18 years old, find out their father and Chief Mabon have not returned from their morning hunt. Eilwen vows to find them and she and Aron gather supplies in preparation. Before they can set out however, a huge silverback bear enters Frostbridge hoping for an easy meal. In the en…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 1 44:07

3M ago44:07

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Previously: In our previous episode, the prologue, Eilwen and her twin brother Aron were both only 15 years of age. They discover that Eilwen's ailing mother has kept in her possession for many years, a finely carved box, and in that box is a cloven crown of gold with a crimson ruby shorn down the middle. This is the lost crown of the royal line of…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Prologue 18:12

3M ago18:12

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Previously: In our previous episode (our "Session 0" if you will), we met Eilwen, our main character and protagonist, a young huntress of Frostbridge in her late teens. We found out that Frostbridge, Eilwen's settlement, is a failing mining settlement deep in the cold and snow-ridden wilderness of the Veiled Mountains. We learned that Eilwen is dau…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode (Session) 0 15:46

3M ago15:46

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Previously: In my previous upload to this podcast (I can't call it an episode really), I described the origin and impetus for the Queen of Shadows podcast series. And now, onto episode 0 where we will discover our character and do some world building. Ways to Show Support: Join my patreon for free at https://patreon.com/rollponderandplay or as a pa…

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Queen of Shadows Podcast - About 5:44

3M ago5:44

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Welcome to my very first ever podcast, the Queen of Shadows, a multi-part and as of 2025 ongoing episodic (and epic) work of fiction where I, Jared Hess, your friendly neighborhood game master, solo-player, author, and narrator bring to life the story of our protagonist, Eilwen, a huntress from the faraway settlement of Frostbridge in the Veiled Mo…

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The Cure (S2,E27) 1:49:05

3M ago1:49:05

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Content Warnings: Language, Violence, Sexual Themes, Dark Themes The Skywaymen make their way to the Kelveckin undercroft and are met with danger and unexpected aide as they search to find proof that there is a cure for the Fury that plagues all of Dania. ------ You can learn more about the flood happening near Ryan's hometown and how you can help …

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Shadows & Dust | Ironsworn: Starforged | S03E08 1:05:34

3M ago1:05:34

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THIS IS THE AUDIO ONLY FEED OF MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL! ALL SEASON 1-3 EPISODES CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@thebadspot CW: Action violence, guns, blood, threat Season 3, Episode 8 of The Bad Spot, an actual play solo RPG podcast, with host Matt Risby playing Ironsworn: Starforged by Shawn Tomkin Tales from the Drift Prompts: The true age…