ChimaeraCast | Dungeon World Actual Play
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A Dungeon World actual play podcast where players from the Chimaera roleplaying society rotate gamemaster duties around the table. We explore a shared, emergent mythical world and create stories of savage swords & strange sorceries. Our main series can be enjoyed in any order anthology-style, with threads and occasional characters loosely connecting them together. Sometimes we play other roleplaying games. 🎲7-9 4 Life🎲
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Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter XXII
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 21:43:25 +0000
Kimin's back!
Kimin the Shaman, Uraziti the Spellblade, and Milio the Bard face off against foes in front of them and behind them in an effort to survive long enough to enter the ziggurat at the focal point of the cyclopolis. What they'll find there is anyone's guess, but they begin to get hints of what is to come...
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You can find us on Twitter and Instagram.
C-Sides: The Between - Chapter III
Wed, 10 Aug 2022 22:00:00 +0000
Two hunters of Hargrave House begin their nightly investigations that lead to some disturbing discoveries, while Doc stays home to discover more about his own past and ailment.
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter XXI
Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:26:00 +0000
Uraziti the Spellblade and Milio the Bard have made their way back to their present and meet up once more with their clandestine companion ʻLhgg the Barbarian. The party makes their way toward the ziggurat at the focus of the ritual city's magic, seeking the heart of the cyclopean god-king's power. But despite the presence of an ancient guardian protecting the entrance to the ziggurat, Milio and Uraziti see their chance to free the possessed body of their old friend Kimin and try to catch the entity within him off-guard.
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Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter XX
Wed, 01 Jun 2022 14:42:00 +0000
Milio the Bard and Uraziti the Spellblade have teleported somewhen unknown in an act of desperation that they hope will save them. But they find themselves dealing with in hospital locals. Meanwhile ʻLhgg the Barbarian believes the fleshy humans to be dead and wanders forth toward the ziggurat at the focus of the cyclopolis, but the locals are happy for company.
If you like our stuff, please considering checking out our Patreon. Or leave us a review on your favorite podcatcher. Supporting us either way will get you access to our Discord!
And you can find us on Twitter and Instagram
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter XIX
Fri, 20 May 2022 14:57:43 +0000
Milio the Bard, Uraziti the Spellblade, and their clandestine companion ʻLhgg the Barbarian face off against an ancient skeletal dwarf torturer at the heart of the Cyclopolis. But a straightforward fight turns toward the unexpected as strange and powerful sorceries manifest and unravel the party's control of the situation.
If you like our games, check out our Patreon! Or leave us a review on your favorite podcatcher! We'll give you access to our Discord either way!
We have merch! A new shirt design is coming soon!
And we're on Twitter and Instagram.
C-Sides: The Between - Chapter II
Thu, 12 May 2022 15:00:00 +0000
The hunters of Hargrave House are beginning to put together clues to the strange mystery of St. James Place. What do all these numbers mean? Has this type of thing happened before? What is a Zoopraxiscope? Let's find out.
UNLOCKED - S9, Ch. 18: Post-Session Discussion
Thu, 12 May 2022 05:40:49 +0000
Every session, we record a little extra debrief and discussion after we finish the game. This is usually reserved for the Tableside edition of the podcast which is available on our Patreon. But in this one we Spout Lore that’s both interesting AND useful, so we decided to release it on the main feed for everyone to check out.
Minor spoilers for Chapter 18 of the Cyclopolis, so consider listening to that episode first.
This conversation is packed with stuff: video games and what does or doesn't translate readily to the tabletop, how to make evolving magic items, magic items as progress, how can we hit a vibe at the table, and when secrets are worth keeping between players. Plus a tiny hint of something I'm working on. There’s quite a bit to be mined here, so give it a listen.
During our talk, we mention Hard-Knock World by TroyPress. It's PWYW and definitely worth a look. Check it out here.
If you enjoy this bonus episode, check out our Patreon to get our post-session chats with every episode we put out. Plus, we’re very close to a Patreon goal that will have us starting a monthly stream with us playing, viewing, or reviewing different media and tabletop games in which we’ll discuss lessons or ideas that you can bring to your own games. We’ll also be uploading the recorded audio from those into the feed for those that can’t catch the live stream. I’m gonna call it Appendix C, I think.
Weigh in on our discussion on either Twitter, Instagram, or in the comments of this post.
If Patreon isn’t your thing check out our merch or leave us a review! We’ll send you a Discord invite no matter how you support us, just let us know and we’ll send you the link!
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter XVIII
Fri, 06 May 2022 13:20:00 +0000
Despite the strange behavior of their traveling companion Kimin, Uraziti the Spellblade and Milio the Bard decide to push ahead into the Cyclopolis they fought so hard to reach. Dealing with constant mocking and opposition from the creatures that unlive there, the true nature of the Cyclopolis begins to slowly be unraveled by the party.
If you like our stuff please leave us a review and check out our Patreon! You’ll get discord access where you can chat with us and other supporters!
You can find us on twitter and instagram. And check out our merch.
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter XVII
Wed, 20 Apr 2022 14:06:00 +0000
After being taunted by 138-Heads-On-Spikes, Milio the Bard, Uraziti the Spellblade, and Kimin the Shaman, as well as their traveling companion Navaath come face-to-skull with Tmuc, the last warrior-poet of the giants, who was cursed to eternally protect the gate of the Cyclopolis into which our party is seeking entrance.
This one gets fucking wild.
Utagawa Kuniyoshi's spellbinding ukiyo-e triptych of a gashadokuro, a giant skeleton from Japanese folklore, was absolutely a massive part of my Appendix N for this whole series. I'm in love with it. You can see it here.
Consider checking out our Patreon! You can find the full rules for the Tropaion custom move and the magic items everyone received on there! Plus discord access, session debriefs, and more.
We have merch here. And we're on Twitter and Instagram.
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter XVI
Sat, 09 Apr 2022 03:29:33 +0000
Milio the Bard, Uraziti the Spellblade, and Kimin the Shaman, along with their companion Navaath, tackle some skeletal chariot riders guarding a massive tropaion in the center of an ancient battlefield drenched in the blood of armies.
Then we do some custom move stuff!
And then the party finds themselves suddenly face-to-face with the end...
And that end's face? It's an asshole.
You can check out our Patreon here!
As always, you can find our merch here. And you can find us on twitter and instagram.
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter XV
Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:34:52 +0000
Kimin the Shaman, Milio the Bard, and Uraziti the Spellblade, along with their companion Navaath follow the directions given to them by the Death monk last session on their way to find the Cyclopean city at the heart of the Vulturelands. But on their travels, they come under the watchful eye of someone rather intimidating.
Ryan may sound a little weird about halfway through this one - more recording issues on the original, so we had to rerecord the back half. But at least you can understand him this way!
If you like our stuff and want to support us, check out our Patreon!
We also have stickers and tshirts available!
And we’re on twitter and instagram. Which one day we’ll be better about using.
C-Sides: The Between - Chapter I
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:00:00 +0000
It’s that time again, where the gang gets back together and plays another system we are all excited about. This time around we are playing Jason Cordova’s The Between. I think this game is an absolute blast and I hope you have fun following our heroes through the strange streets of Victorian London. For Session 1 we get the characters set up, but in no time we are on our feet and hitting the ground running exploring a great mystery plaguing the city. Cheers!
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter XIV
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 15:50:00 +0000
Kimin the Bard, Uraziti the Spellblade, and Milio the Bard, along with their new elven companion Navaath, decide to intervene in a fight between some Death cultists (see the illustration Zach references in the recording down below) and some pale, gaunt creatures in the hope of earning their favor. But dealing with religious zealots is, ah, complicated. And Kimin learns some dreadful news. Lotta RP work in this one!
We mention Ryan's character from Series VI, Ozier. You can find that series here.
Please consider backing our Patreon if you like us! You get to vote and chat with us on Discord and you can get neat stuff and hear our after-session discussions, too! Full bonus episodes for backers are in the works now, too!
If you'd like a shirt or sticker without backing us on Patreon, you can find our merch here.
And as always, here is our Twitter and Instagram.
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter XIII
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 16:08:00 +0000
Milio the Bard, Kimin the Shaman, and Uraziti the Spellblade debate whether to allow a former foe to travel with them. Then the party continues their way in the Vulturelands toward a cult's cloister, trying to cross a bridge that has broken to pieces with time. And of course, nothing is easy, so they don't attempt the crossing without resistance.
Please consider checking out our Patreon! Bonus episodes are coming that way soon!
As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram. Plus our merch is available here if you want a shirt or some stickers!
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter XII
Wed, 09 Feb 2022 14:54:00 +0000
After leaving their less-than-friendly new acquaintances, Uraziti the Spellblade, Milio the Bard, and Kimin the Shaman find themselves overlooking a mysterious pit, unsure of how, or if, to look down within its depths. Despite their fear, they press onward, and find an ancient remnant of an ancient people thought lost.
Though tensions stay high between the party members, they venture across the edge of the Vulturelands, finding their path blocked, but now by the unstoppable forces of time.
Check out our Patreon here! We’re getting close to our next goal, so please consider supporting us with your money if you can! During this recording, we pitched the greatest indie video game of all time, and if you back us, you can get access to tableside version of the game and hear it! You can also gain access to our members-only discord, our notes, and you can vote on upcoming C-Sides with a new poll coming shortly! Plus more!
You can also show your support by leaving a review somewhere on the internet and letting us know about it, which we’d absolutely love to see! You’ll get a shout out on the next Dragon’s Den (and we’ll give you Discord access, too)! I’ve used too many exclamation marks for my comfort!
You can, as always, find our merch here. And here’s our Twitter and Instagram.
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter XI
Mon, 17 Jan 2022 16:42:49 +0000
Kimin the Shaman, Uraziti the Spellblade, and Milio the Bard spend the afternoon getting to know their welcoming but mysterious elven hosts, Qo'okal and Navaath. But tension between the party bleeds over to their conversations with the elves as the topic turns toward the mechanisms near the edge of the ridge and knowledge the elves do not wish to share...
Please check out our Patreon here! We’re aiming to bring more content to both the main feed and our Patreon feed this year! We’ll give you more details and things get closer, but expect some extra special C-Sides coming soon! And we want to keep growing and your support will help us do so!
If you don’t want to or can’t support us through Patreon, no worries! We’d love for you to review us wherever you get your podcast! It makes a big difference!
Thanks!
You can also find our merch here if you want a sweet shirt or stickers! And here's our twitter and instagram. I'm gonna try to post on both of them more often!
Sorry about the stinger on this one...
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter X
Fri, 07 Jan 2022 12:09:00 +0000
Kimin the Shaman, Milio the Bard, and Uraziti the Spellblade have narrowly survived a fight with the local, not-quite-alive locals in the Vulturelands. Milio and Uraziti debate who should scout for camp as tensions remain high within our traveling party - which leads to a struggle out of the darkness. Then, Kimin grapples with his proud spirit becoming unmoored from his material body. After an invigorating meal and a good night's rest (as well as some leveling up), they continue onward toward a hint of civilazation. Hopefully what they find there will prove more hospitable than their last encounter...
Please consider backing us on Patreon! Your support will help us focus more on creating content, with upcoming exclusive 1-on-1 games and game read-throughs. For becoming a patron, you’ll get access to our Discord, the ability to vote on upcoming C-Sides, as well as free use of the compendium class we created for Uraziti in this episode: The Acolyte of Smoke. Our patron-only version of this episode includes discussion about character motivation in the face of horrible things along with more banter, discussion about custom moves, commentary on the game, and more!
As always, you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram. And you can buy shirts or stickers on our store page!
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter IX
Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:07:46 +0000
Our hiatus from Series IX is over! Welcome back to the Vulturelands! And this episode is a doozy.
Milio the Bard, Kimin the Shaman, and Uraziti the Spellblade have reunited, despite the party being split across different dimensions. There is some tension between our adventurers which takes an emotional toll and drags the party's cohesion and morale down. But as they venture forth through the Vulturelands, they quickly realize there are much more dangerous problems than the issues they have with each other. Sometimes you have to put differences aside to work together.
But that doesn't guarantee the dice are going to agree with them...
If you enjoy what we do and would like to support us, check out our Patreon! You’ll be able to vote on upcoming C-Sides and can chat with us on our Discord. You can also get another feed with extended episodes including more jokes and session discussions, as well as the occasional bonus episode.
You can also find our merch here. And follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
C-Sides: Trophy Gold ft. Jason Cordova - The Rime Palace, Chapter III
Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:04:00 +0000
This is the conclusion of our second Trophy Gold series with Jason Cordova! While you don’t need to have listened to our previous series, Hester’s Mill, to understand this one, I highly recommend you check it out.
Lord Dion, Bruno, Zabatu, and Ezio have made their way into the Rime Palace and survived the life-or-death games being played there. But as they continue lower toward the deep towers of the upside-down, hanging palace and meet the upper echelons of the fae court, they soon learn that it's not just games that are deadly-serious in the Rime Palace, but every aspect of courtly life.
For more information about Trophy, or to purchase this excellent system, check their website here.
You can follow Jason on twitter, and check out The Gauntlet’s website and Patreon.
Cloven Pine Games can be found here, where you can pick up more of their TTRPG work.
The theme music for our Trophy games was made by Gabi Vanek who rules. You can find more of her work here.
Finally, here are links to our merch, twitter and instagram.
P.S. Series IX continues later this week!
C-Sides: Trophy Gold ft. Jason Cordova - The Rime Palace, Chapter II
Wed, 01 Dec 2021 14:34:00 +0000
This is part two of our second Trophy Gold series with Jason Cordova! While you don’t need to have listened to our previous series, Hester’s Mill, to understand this one, I highly recommend you check it out.
Ezio, Zabatu, Sgt. Bruno Ilicik, and Lord Dion Devanos, along with their new companion Iditha are carried by the bone ship Ardken through the Gossamer Void to the Rime Palace. While the journey has been strange, their destination holds stranger mysteries still. But also some familiar faces…
For more information about Trophy, or to purchase this excellent system, check their website here.
You can follow Jason on twitter, and check out The Gauntlet’s website and Patreon.
Cloven Pine Games can be found here, where you can pick up more of their TTRPG work.
The theme music for our Trophy games was made by Gabi Vanek who rules. You can find more of her work here.
Finally, here are links to our Patreon, merch, and twitter and instagram.
C-Sides: Trophy Gold ft. Jason Cordova - The Rime Palace, Chapter I
Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:14:00 +0000
We continue our game of Trophy Gold with Jason Cordova! While you don’t need to have listened to that series to understand this one, I highly recommend you check it out.
Ezio, Zabatu, Sgt. Bruno Ilicik, and Lord Dion Devanos are treasure-hunters searching for a bone ship called Ardken, a legendary ship that supposedly will be able to take them to a lost domain of fae called The Rime Palace.
For more information about Trophy, or to purchase this excellent system, check their website here.
You can follow Jason on twitter, and check out The Gauntlet’s website and Patreon.
Cloven Pine Games can be found here, where you can pick up more of their TTRPG work.
The theme music for our Trophy games was made by Gabi Vanek who rules. You can find more of her work here.
Finally, here are links to our Patreon, merch, and twitter and instagram.
C-Sides: Hungry Gnolls Eat the Rich
Sat, 16 Oct 2021 15:28:29 +0000
Today's C-Side is Zack Garth's Hungry Gnolls Eat the Rich! A game about building community and uh.. eating the rich, of course.
So enjoy the quest of Tooth-tooth and Greymane as they attempt to steal what food and clothing they can from the human Gospa ruling class preparing for a war the Gnolls have no say in.
If you would like to support us we have merch available on our store, or you can check out our Patreon for opportunities to vote on new C-Sides and chat in our Discord
Finally, be sure to check out Zack Garth’s works. He makes small games and publishes them on itch as well as podcasts with his wife Diana on the one-on-one RPG podcast Heart Points.
Thanks for listening!
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter VIII
Thu, 30 Sep 2021 15:32:25 +0000
Milio the Bard, Kimin the Shaman, and Uraziti the Spellblade deal with the consequences of their own actions during our last session. Milio and Kimin are dealing with arcane art gone awry, while Uraziti has transported himself to his own center of power, but without a way back from a hostile land.
Together, though, they come up with a plan to reunite. It's going to take everyone working in unison, which in this group, means a lot of trouble may be headed their way. And everything is getting pretty strange...
If you'd like to support us, consider leaving us a review wherever you download your podcasts from. It'd benefit us hugely, and if you let us know we’ll send you access to our Discord!
Check out our Patreon! Supporting us there let’s you vote on upcoming C-Sides as well as Discord access. You can also receive a tableside version of the podcast, which in this episode includes a long discussion about multiclassing, “power creep” in narrative games, and things to consider when radically changing a character and their playbook mid-game. Also a bunch of dick jokes. I’m sorry. There’s more quality content in there, too!
We also have shirts and stickers for sale!
As always, you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter VII
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:34:59 +0000
Uraziti the Spellblade, Kimin the Shaman, and Milio the Bard make their way from the crumbling tower deeper toward the heart of the Vulturelands. The enchantments of this place affecting them more as they go on their way.
The standing bones give their first glimpse into the dark, forgotten history of the cyclopes, a glimpse that is difficult for them to withstand.
They then search for an easier way forward as they explore this land. They head for a lake of black water, but some old friends decide to drop in.
If you enjoy what we do, please consider leaving a review on iTunes or wherever you download podcasts. Let us know if you do, and we’ll send you an invite to our Discord!
Please also check out our Patreon if you’d like to support us. You’ll be able to vote on what we’re playing, you can access our Discord, and our notes for games, the occasional additional bonus episodes, and you can get a version of the podcast where we leave in our table banter and have more discussion about what we’re playing.
The Patreon will also greatly help us produce additional regular content as well! We’re very close to our next goal, where we will begin streaming tabletop-related games and discussions in addition to producing our podcast!
As always, you can find us on Twitter and Instagram. And check out our merchandise if you'd like some cool art on your body or stuff.
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter VI
Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:17:38 +0000
Kimin the Shaman and Uraziti the Spellblade deal with some ratfolk in order to get Uraziti's sorcerous weapon back. But it leaves them with some unanswered questions.
Milio the Bard makes his way back to the tower to rejoin the party, but spends some time unlocking a crate which lead to an unexpected situation.
When the party does finally meet up, things are tense as Milio confronts Uraziti about leaving him for dead, while Kimin has bigger issues to worry about.
If you enjoy our podcast, consider backing our Patreon!
In this week’s Patreon version of the episode, we include discussion about refining the custom moves I made for the game, managing party dynamics, roleplaying outside of your comfort zone, and more!
You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram AT chimaeracast.
You can buy our shirts or stickers at thechimaera.bigcartel.com!
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter V
Wed, 18 Aug 2021 22:00:34 +0000
Kimin the Bard and Uraziti the Spellblade, having lost their traveling companion over a cliff, decide to explore the crumbling tower that had been guarded by skeletons. They find themselves dealing with mysterious effects and something skittering within.
Meanwhile, Milio the Bard, believing his companions are traveling in the same direction in order to meet up, walks along a river of tar alone, seeking a way back up the ravine. While in some ways, he finds the walk beneficial, it's not going to be so straightforward to meet up with his friends again.
You can support us on Patreon to gain Discord Access and vote on upcoming C-Sides. You can also listen to a version of the podcast with more banter and game discussion, and more! This week, the extended episode includes talk about game pacing with split parties among other things.
You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram AT chimaeracast.
And you can find our merchandise at thechimaera.bigcartel.com.
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter IV
Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:33:55 +0000
Milio the Bard, Uraziti the Spellblade, and Kimin the Shaman have journeyed through the Vulturelands to a strange tower polite enough to inform them it is forbidden. Our party tries to dig deeper to learn more, but finds themselves confronted by a group of skeletal warriors. Uraziti uses his powerful martial magic to blast these bony foes, Milio uses his brains to outsmart the brainless, and Kimin uses his... brute strength?
Things don't go quite how they hoped.
If you enjoy our podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon!
We also have shirts and stickers for sale at thechimaera.bigcartel.com.
Write us a review and let us know about it and we'll send you a link to our fan Discord!
You can follow us on Twitter or Instagram AT chimaeracast.
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter III
Wed, 04 Aug 2021 16:32:01 +0000
We join Kimin the Shaman, Uraziti the Spellblade, and Milio the Bard while they investigate a skeleton of a leviathan held aloft by wriggling tendrils. They search for answers that will tell them more about the Vulturelands, but find themselves a little lost. Perhaps they'll get lucky and find their guide!
If the custom moves in this recording are a little different than the end result we made available for listeners, it's because we edited them for improvements as we used them, so don't worry when they don't quite match.
If you enjoy what we do and have the money to spare, please check out our Patreon. Along with our gratitude, you'll gain Discord access and the ability to vote on our upcoming games. In the Patron-only version of this week's episode, we spend more time discussing the custom moves I wrote for this point crawl, as well as the potential advanced moves available for these playbooks, and more!
As always, you can follow us on Instagram and Twitter AT chimaeracast. We have t-shirts and stickers at thechimaera.bigcartel.com. And of course we'd love it if you left us a review!
Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:00:00 +0000
Mr. Smiley, now mask-off to the viewer, leads the team toward an assassination attempt on the famous talking-head Bryan O'Doule of Omega Day News, but first there's a to-do on the floor of the Crystal Palace Casino...
900 opens themself up -- both figuratively and literally -- to one of the casino staff, but their affections only bring the crew more trouble.
Chainbreaker, now the de-facto leader of his local religious sect, has to keep the neophytes safe as best he can, but his fast-progressing illness can only let him do so much.
And Snow White is determined to make sure that she's the biggest beneficiary of all this chaos, at any means necessary.
Also, before you go, our friend Gabi Vanek, who has done music for several of our games now, released a couple of EPs with another local Will Yager in the last year. If you 'd like to give her a little love, you can find those here and here.
See you next time, thanks again
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter II
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:51:49 +0000
Milio the Bard, Kimin the Shaman, and Uraziti the Spellblade follow their strange dwarven guide Ishth through the Gate of Jet, leading them upward toward the Pass of the Harpies toward the Vulturelands. What awaits them is not the easy alpine hike they were hoping to enjoy. Though the birding is excellent.
The custom moves I wrote to support a point crawl in Dungeon World for this series are in the comments of this episode post on our website. Feel free to use them, modify them, or take inspiration from them in your own games.
If you enjoy our podcast, consider leaving us a review! Let us know that you did and we’ll send you an invite to our new Discord!
You can also gain access to our Discord by supporting us through our Patreon. You’ll also be able to vote on upcoming C-Sides. Other tiers include a tableside version of the podcast, access to all our notes, personalized magic items, and more!
We have shirts and stickers for sale over at thechimaera.bigcartel.com!
As always you can follow us on Instagram and Twitter AT chimaeracast.
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Chapter I
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 16:25:50 +0000
Uraziti the Spellblade, Kimin the Shaman, and Milio the Bard make their way up the Howling Valley and into the isolated dwarven city of Law. There, they find hints of what lies before them, impress some strange old dwarves, and take in the sights and smells of the city before making their way even higher to the outer boundary of the Vulturelands.
If you enjoy our podcast, consider checking out our Patreon where we have longer, more banter-filled episodes of the podcast, discord access, and additional story game content.
We have shirts and stickers for sale over at thechimaera.bigcartel.com!
And you can follow us on Twitter and Instagram at chimaeracast.
Series IX: Cyclopolis of the Damned - Introduction
Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:18:44 +0000
We kick off our Third Cycle around our table with the beginning of Series IX, entitled “Cyclopolis of the Damned.” We first are introduced to Kimin Bilaskis the Shaman who harvested power from a dead god and carries another around his neck, Milio Miretti the Bard who escaped the slaughter of Lucco and lived with the Fjord-Dwarves, and Uraziti the Spellblade, youngest son of the Shah of Ashkeshahr and hidden weapon of a secret order.
Then the dungeon master asks some questions to fill out some details of the party’s lives and travels before heading the the walled dwarven city of Law.
We just launched a Patreon, so if you’d like to support us, check it out! Supporting us on Patreon will let you vote on upcoming games you want to hear us play in C-Sides and gets you an invite to a discord channel. You can also get an unabridged version of our podcast feed starting with Series IX, more like you’re sitting at the table with us. This week, the Patreon episode includes discussions we had while crafting bonds and flags, some silly game ideas we riff on, and more jokes. The feed will also include wrap-up episodes after each individual series, game readings and discussions, and occasionally some additional C-Sides. We will be uploading all of our notes from our games to the Patreon for your reference. You could also get all of our future releases, starting with the Dualist (not a typo) playbook for Dungeon World and the Streak playbook for World Wide Wrestling!
We have shirts and stickers for sale over at thechimaera.bigcartel.com!
You can follow us on Twitter or Instagram at chimaeracast.
The Bard playbook is part of the core Dungeon World rules. The Shaman can be found in Grim World from Boldly Games. And the Spellblade can be found in Incomplete Adventurer by Trevor Murray & Ben K. Rosenbloom.
Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:01:00 +0000
With the end of Series VIII, the Second Cycle of Chimaeracast has come to an end, and to celebrate our latest rotation around our gaming table, we present again our fireside chat - The Dragon’s Den!
Life’s a lot different since the last Den: JD and Ryan have flown the coop, and then everything that happened in 2020 happened, so we’re happy to have you all to listen to us. We love and appreciate you. The episode’s a mammoth, so I’ll say this here, too — if you want to hang out with us on Discord, just leave us a review on your platform of choice and shoot us an e-mail, we’d love to hang out with you. We’ll be watching movies and wrestling, playing video games, or just bullshitting.
Just because the Den is out doesn’t mean you can’t ask us questions, either! Feel free to leave comments on the site here, or on Twitter, or even use the above link to e-mail us.
A couple additional fun links from the episode:
JD mentions a Conan story “The Tower of the Elephant” which is found in an issue of Weird Tales from March 1933, you can find an archived version of the issue here.
The intro/outro music (ie, not the weird noise Zach made with his mouth) is “The World’s Sorrow” from the SNES game Dragon View composed by M. Takenaka, N. Komatsu, T. Sekido, and the Mercado Inc Staff and you can find that here.
Finally, the quote JD used at the end is from Sorcerer by Ron Edwards of Adept Play, and you can check out it and other games at the Adept Un-Store here.
Next week is the beginnig of the next cycle, starting with JD, so check that out!
-N
C-Sides: The Veil - Chapter IV
Wed, 02 Jun 2021 13:00:00 +0000
In this fourth installment of our Veil series, the party escapes the chaos of Quarters' Arcade, but with two dozen neophytes in tow. Luckily, Smiley knows a place they can lay low
C-Sides: The Veil - Chapter III
Wed, 26 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000
We continue our playthrough of Fraser Simons' The Veil!
900, Chainbreaker, and Mr. Smiley seek refuge in an arcade-cum-cathedral, but the recent assassination of a public figure isn't something they can shake so easily.
Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter XIV
Wed, 12 May 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Here it is: the long awaited final episode of the series. The plague that haunts this series takes its biggest bite out of the audio and I am sorry about that. I hope that our tinkering helps to make the last episode salvagable from an audio and story perspective. This episode the team faces themselves and then faces the big bad. There is no two ways about it: this episode is about Death, Love, Blood & Guts. The climatic ending to series 8 starts right now! Thanks again for listening, we really appriciate your patience with this episode and look forward to hearing feedback on this series and everything we have done so far. Z
Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter XIII
Wed, 07 Apr 2021 15:00:00 +0000
Our heroes delve deeper into the church and encounter a solemn king who has lost his heart. Things come to a head as Anep's heart is tested and is at the center of all things, maybe not the heart your thinking of though...
Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter XII
Wed, 31 Mar 2021 15:00:00 +0000
The gang plunges deeper into the church: Anep takes an opportunity to make a new friend, Bale takes an opportunity to be a little selfish, and the church itself tries to take an opportunity to try and bathe Ukhaz in blood.
Sorry again dear listeners about the audio issues. I hope they will be cured soon!
C-Sides: The Veil - Chapter II
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 13:57:25 +0000
900, Mr. Smiley, and Chainbreaker have been captured by an unnamed group and now their boss has a job for them, but will they listen?
Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter XI
Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
The gang plunges into the depths of their desires in order to progress in the great depths of P’thya. While this episode lacks our classic sword play, we get a deep look into who they characters truly see themselves as…
Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter X
Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000
The gang makes their way into P’thya. They encounter some of Benza's past and then make their way into the lair of the weaver. They witness a great sacrificial ritual and then attempt to best the weaver's chosen children. As always, khopesh wielding warriors are the best warriors.
Thu, 18 Feb 2021 05:53:52 +0000
Today we’re playing The Veil by Fraser Simons! We introduce Mr. Smiley, Chainbreaker, and 900 and do some world building. Our three protagonists are just trying to have a quiet evening at Mr. Smiley’s Noodle Shop, but one patron just can’t keep his cool and then everything goes to shit.
Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter VIII
Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
The gang makes their way to the hidden village of Yama and learn much of the war and the plague of Paru. We get a good look at who our adventurers are...
Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter VII
Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:30:00 +0000
The gang make it back from the library and hurry toward the village (they are late, late, late!) They encounter an auspicious ceremony and fight a dragon! Note: sorry about the audio loss in the episode, feel free to message me (zach) with notes if you would like it provided in another way.
Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter VI
Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +0000
The gang gets on their way toward the lake of desire. We get a deeper understanding of who our three adventurers are thanks to the power of water. After some time at a temple they gang makes their way to the library and learn more about Yama and Anep’s…predicament.
Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter V
Wed, 13 Jan 2021 22:50:20 +0000
The gang meets the Children of Yama and an interrogation ensues. After that is all squared away Anep meets Fugi and learns more of his curse.
Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter IV
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 22:07:53 +0000
The team fend off a mysterious foe as the flames from his arrows torch the theater. Ukhaz, Bale, and Anep are pushed to their limits in this battle... will they all make it? Who knows!
Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter III
Wed, 30 Dec 2020 16:00:00 +0000
The gang makes their way into Paru and do a little shopping before taking in a show. It is a completely innocent affair! Nothing going on in the background! Just good old fashioned town session! Nothing of note! or... perhaps a city of theater has a few secrets hiding backstage?
C-Sides: Trophy Gold ft. Jason Cordova - Chapter III
Thu, 17 Dec 2020 16:28:23 +0000
The third and final installment of our Trophy Gold campaign with Jason Cordova of the Gauntlet gaming community. Trophy (now called Trophy Dark) was originally published in Codex Dark 2 and the follow-up game Trophy Gold (which we’re playing today!) can be found in Codex Gold.
Check here for a more in-depth look at Trophy.
Ezio, Sareh & Thessil can finally see the true blight that’s befallen the town of Torren’s Bend, but are they willing to do what must be done to eliminate the demonic influence brought on by The Diabolist and Show Woman Extraordinnaire Beatrix Mandrake?
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Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter II
Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:35:40 +0000
The gang encounters the living dead and has to fend for themselves. Some of their questions are answered, but even more questions are raised as they set out toward the city of Paru. For the DM's out there, we also get some really nice table talk that I left in to give you some insider info into our practices. Cheers!
Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter I
Wed, 02 Dec 2020 20:55:11 +0000
We begin out journey on the briny sea with our three heroes: Ukhaz, Anep, and Bale. The crew enjoy each other's company before they encounter some folk looking to get back something that was taken from them... did the crew take it? You'll have to keep listening to find out! Also, there is a delightful party to cap everything off!
Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter 0
Wed, 25 Nov 2020 22:12:38 +0000
Hello!
Welcome back for a new Series. This is the session zero where we get the chance to introduce Ukhaz, Anep, and Bale. We set up a few bonds and flags and even get a little roleplay in there for fun. I hope you guys are excited, I (Zach) am very excited for you to see how these players really bring each other to life.
C-Sides: Trophy Gold ft. Jason Cordova - Chapter II
Mon, 23 Nov 2020 20:18:36 +0000
We continue our Trophy Gold campaign with Jason Cordova of the Gauntlet gaming community. Trophy (now called Trophy Dark) was originally published in Codex Dark 2 and the follow-up game Trophy Gold (which we’re playing today!) can be found in Codex Gold.
Check here for a more in-depth look at Trophy.
Ezio, Sareh & Thessil continue through the ruins of Torren’s Bend, and the town of Hester’s Mill, finding a pristine farmhouse offering a brief respite from the unrelenting rot of the surrounding land. But despite the offering of sanctuary, the house holds secrets and terrors to be discovered.
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Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter XVIII
Thu, 19 Nov 2020 15:18:44 +0000
It’s all or nothing as our adventurers come face-to-face with the mastermind that condemned Jataka to ruination. Twice. Seeing no way out but diving headlong into danger, will our party survive and make it out of the palace? Can they ensure the betterment of Jataka? Let’s find out, in the conclusion to our longest story yet!
Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter XVII
Thu, 12 Nov 2020 05:51:14 +0000
Our trio continues their adventure, seeking to slay the final guardian within the House of Dust and Ash that still protects the ritual spell that will summon a volcanic dragon to destroy Jataka. Unfortunately for them, the fourth guardian is a figure seen before in another adventure. One that can match their burning ferocity and determination.
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Thu, 05 Nov 2020 05:04:06 +0000
A big shout out to Jesse Ross, Jason Cordova, and other involved with Trophy. It is 100% our pleasure to play your amazing game:
https://trophyrpg.com/
Shout out as well to hinterheim for the use of their track “Finnaly Lost” which I got from the FMA. Please support their music if you enjoy it: https://hinterheim.bandcamp.com/
The Song is licensed under a CC BY.
Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter XVI
Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:17:00 +0000
Viatrix, Orello, and Brendis continue their way through the strange, twisted halls of the spectral palace that has overtaken and subsumed Jataka. Up against enslaved warriors, royalty, gods, and even darkness itself, can our trio of adventurers struggle against the House that even time has not destroyed?
We’ve got shirts and stickers available here! And don’t sleep on our C-Side of Trophy Gold with the Gauntlet’s Jason Cordova!
C-Sides: Trophy Gold ft. Jason Cordova - Chapter I
Mon, 19 Oct 2020 17:31:20 +0000
JD, Nathan, & Zach play Trophy Gold with Jason Cordova. This is the first of a three-part crossover with Jason. You can also find this and other information about Trophy here.
Our entrance music was made by Gabi Vanek. Thanks, Gabi!
Ezio, Sareh, and Thessel come upon the blighted land of Torren’s Bend in hopes of discovering treasure left over from the overthrowing of Lord Galdren by the farmers and townsfolk of Hester’s Mill, but first they have to find the road leading to Hester’s Mill, and that’s a lot easier than it sounds.
Wed, 14 Oct 2020 15:20:58 +0000
This week, Nathan, Zach, and J.D. celebrate the coming of Halloween with a one-shot of The Skeletons, by Jason Morningstar. This is a freeform, meditative, and GMless RPG about dead guardians protecting a tomb. Though limited in their awareness due to magic only animating them when intruders are breaking in, the guardians slowly remember their forgotten pasts. This was our first time playing it, and we had an absolute delight with this little game.
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Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter XV
Wed, 07 Oct 2020 14:29:00 +0000
Brendis, Orello, and Viatrix meet with Alovara and a mysterious figure at the Goran estate in order to make plans. Settling on a course of action, they head toward the House of Dust and Ash which has finally subsumed the Jatakan royal palace, altering space and time within.
We once again use a modified Labyrinth move by the wonderful Jason Cordova in this episode. It rules.
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Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter XIV
Fri, 25 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000
After leaving the party, Brendis faces his ultimate fear. Then the party face their final, and most dangerous, challenge in the gladiator arena. However, the politics of Jataka continue to churn, leading to an unexpected swerve.
Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter XIII
Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:25:00 +0000
Our party makes it through their encounter with the city guard (ACAB), and joins the party celebrating the queen of Jataka - the reason for the current run of games they have been fighting in. But it's awkward. Orello lunges headlong into what should be a social disaster, Viatrix stress eats in the corner, and Brendis looks for somewhere he can get fucked up. Some of this goes all right...
Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter XII
Wed, 02 Sep 2020 14:49:00 +0000
We're back with the main party of Brendis, Orello, and Viatrix. Their last morning in the desert before returning to the city-state of Jataka, the party discusses what they went through in the Library of First Thought and make their plans for getting back in the city despite Brendis being wanted. Though a reunion with an old ally has them questioning what they should do next. This one is roleplay and plot heavy!
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Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter XI
Fri, 21 Aug 2020 14:11:18 +0000
We continue our GMless/full game by following Iltani Evermind and Tahunas as they seek to kidnap an invading desert elf and extract knowledge from their mind. Mostly Zach and J.D. DM this one, with input into the conversation from Ryan and Nathan adding key details to the fiction. Iltani and Tarhunas struggle with some personal issues before tackling their primary mission.
Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter X
Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:42:58 +0000
While the main characters are searching for a book of evil rituals, life in Jataka continues. We rejoin Kurul, Iltani, Tahunas, and Kinea in order to learn what is happening while the main characters are away. This GMless/GMfull game shows a different way to enjoy Dungeon World, and we have a ton of fun working with characters and fleshing out the politics of this city as our evil agents of the Ashkeshahri Empire attempt to manipulate Jataka’s future.
Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter IX
Wed, 05 Aug 2020 16:42:00 +0000
Brendis, Orello, and Viatrix, their goal attained, make their way back to the library tower in order to exit back out into the desert. But the lion riders sent to find them have already entered the tower and locate the party before they can safely leave.
C-Sides: Swords Without Master Ft. Zack Garth
Tue, 28 Jul 2020 14:00:00 +0000
Our cup runneth over this episode as we were graced by the amazing Zack Garth (of the Heart Points podcast) and together we play the equally amazing Swords Without Master (by the, you guessed it, equally amazing Epidiah Ravachol). Hopefully this can serve as a primer to those new to the game and for those more familiar just sit back and enjoy!
Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter VIII
Wed, 22 Jul 2020 15:07:00 +0000
The crew continues traveling through the Library of First Thought, as Do'alar slowly pieces his past life back together in his mind. But retrieving Etrofasch's spellbook won't be as easy as simply finding it.
Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter VII
Thu, 16 Jul 2020 12:48:00 +0000
Orello, Brendis, and Viatrix have made it safely to the Library of First Thought. Since their guide has a poor memory, we use Jason Cordova's excellent Labyrinth move to remind him of his past life and search for Letvedi Etrofasch's journal of vile rituals. We also begin looting ancient relics, but hey, we're just trying to help, right?
Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter VI
Wed, 08 Jul 2020 11:05:32 +0000
Brendis, Viatrix, and Orello start their day with a surprise before heading off into the desert to find a book. And they fight a god in there, somewhere.
Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter V
Wed, 03 Jun 2020 15:00:00 +0000
Brendis, Orello, and Viatrix get back in the arena against Lilith the Bloodmistress and her two whipping boys in a race to reach the top of a spiked pyramid. But the politics of Jataka cannot be contained as an assassination interferes with the entertainment.
Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter IV
Fri, 29 May 2020 00:25:23 +0000
In our GMless / GMfull take on Dungeon World, we follow Kinea, Iltani, Tarhunas, and Kurul as they attempt to sow chaos in Jataka on behalf of the Ashkeshahri Empire. Each of us plays a character, and we let the Conversation be the GM for our game, and find this way of playing Dungeon World can be a very satisfying experience!
Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter III
Thu, 30 Apr 2020 02:32:21 +0000
The crew party with the Ghoul, Orello takes a nap, Brendias moves a bomb, and Viatrix gets her gold before a great force enters the city. We also get the chance to meet another cast of characters.... who have their own plans for the city.
Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter II
Sat, 28 Mar 2020 06:11:52 +0000
Despite the appearance of a ghostly castle appearing in the sky, the Jatakan festival continues, and our adventurers must fight once again in the pits, this time coming eye-to-eye with a flying tiger!
Series VI: The Sons of Arahallin - Chapter XI
Tue, 14 Jan 2020 05:21:35 +0000
This is it. The end of the cyclopes (which we found out well after recording this series from my Latin-studied partner is phoenetically the same as “cyclops”) and all because of Arahallin. Also yes, a group of weasels can be referred to as “a confusion”. At the beginning, I wanted to run a game that was very different from Series V: fights! blood! weasels! and this turned out to be a blast. The next series has been recorded and you’ll see the intro session next week, and Ryan may have brought the best series we’ve recorded to life. So stay tuned. -N
Series VI: The Sons of Arahallin - Chapter X
Thu, 26 Dec 2019 01:15:03 +0000
Our adventurers battle the final of Arahallin's sons, Pyimir but their dreams constantly plagued by the incessant father.
Series VI: The Sons of Arahallin - Chapter IX
Sun, 17 Nov 2019 02:00:24 +0000
Determined to finish the bloody endeavor he began, Ozier follows Krekki's intuition into Pyimir's forest.
Series VI: The Sons of Arahallin - Chapter VIII
Tue, 22 Oct 2019 23:40:28 +0000
An easy and well-earned rest in the halls of Hed's floating castle (now inhabited by Krekki) is ruined when Pyimir's army takes advantage of our adventurer's respite.
Series VI: The Sons of Arahallin - Chapter VII
Mon, 30 Sep 2019 17:48:27 +0000
Our adventurers make it through the area that once housed the valley of Iggthot, which is quickly being consumed by the pity-seeking rains of the oldest of the cyclopes, Hed. We finally get to see what the failed cyclops has for ability.
Series VI: The Sons of Arahallin - Chapter VI
Mon, 19 Aug 2019 01:14:51 +0000
After a pyrrhic victory over Iggthot the Valleymaker, our adventurers grieve and convalesce. Krekki shows his usefulness as Hed rears his ugly... well... head.
Series VI: The Sons of Arahallin - Chapter V
Thu, 18 Jul 2019 16:28:01 +0000
After fighting off his followers, our adventurers gather within the great earthen exoskeleton of Iggthot, the Valleymaker and combat the powerful cyclops to the death.
Series VI: The Sons of Arahallin - Chapter IV
Thu, 13 Jun 2019 06:55:44 +0000
The adventurers attack Dodjal, the second son, from within and without, after aid from the sword construct Krekki. Plus, The Chimaera's storied history of making too much of a fight out of gropus of troglodytes continues!
Series VI: The Sons of Arahallin - Chapter III
Thu, 09 May 2019 03:40:50 +0000
Faced now with Dodjal, a cyclops demanding of awe and attention, our adventurers give pause and consideration to the upcoming battle, even seeking the advice of Krekki, a construct made of swords (!).
Series VI: The Sons of Arahallin - Chapter II
Sat, 20 Apr 2019 20:52:25 +0000
Nulsc, running headlong into the cyclopean town, leaves Ozier and Greeg to fend for themselves, as guards, a dragon, and a petty DM try to kill the party.
Series VI: The Sons of Arahallin - Chapter I
Thu, 28 Mar 2019 02:51:35 +0000
Nulsc, Greeg, and Ozier step foot on the island of the dead cyclopean god Arahallin, with promise to kill his five sons. Here, they encounter Laharisfur, whose inherited breath feeds the kiln he mans with myopic attention.
Series VI: The Sons of Arahallin - Chapter 0
Sat, 16 Mar 2019 06:15:48 +0000
The dream team is back, baby!! This is the set-up episode for Series VI, which I'm calling The Sons of Arahallin. For a change of pace, I (Nathan, that is) will be putting Ryan, JD, and Zach through the ringer in a series of boss battles as they rip through the lineage of the cyclopean king Arahallin.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter XVII
Wed, 06 Mar 2019 14:34:36 +0000
Finally meeting Ypsilanti face-to-face, our party hopes to finally achieve what they set out to do. But it's not as easy as they'd hoped.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter XVI
Thu, 21 Feb 2019 10:16:01 +0000
After passing successfully through the mirror passage, Omid, Row, and Gashana have reached the innermost sanctum of Ypsilanti. But to explore it they first must survive a fight with its guardian when they're already weak.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter XV
Thu, 31 Jan 2019 02:10:37 +0000
We use Jason Cordova's Labyrinth Move (of Gauntlet fame; link incoming) to construct a session where our heroes explore the magical portal they figured out in the last chapter. They travel across great distances, but push through to get closer to the heart of the Dimansion... and to Ypsilanti's most private space.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter XIV
Sun, 27 Jan 2019 11:45:15 +0000
Confronted with an unknown contraption, but with sure-footed confidence in their direction, our party shakes off the fear of what came before. Together, they tackle a tower of violet light as friends that have been through hell but still hope to emerge on the other side.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter XIII
Thu, 17 Jan 2019 01:39:56 +0000
Omid, Row, and Gashana consider how best to handle a mysterious seal and the chain holding it in place. Then a face to face confrontation with someone unexpected leaves Row shaken.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter XII
Thu, 10 Jan 2019 13:16:08 +0000
Our heroes find themselves in alien territory as they get closer to their ultimate goal. But they're not alone, they still have more questions than answers, and they're running out of time.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter XI
Thu, 03 Jan 2019 13:21:08 +0000
Omid, Gashana, and Row aren’t sure where to push forward, but a sudden confrontation drives them to make a decision. And we check in with the characters' emotional states in one of my favorite scenes of the series!
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter X
Sun, 23 Dec 2018 23:50:41 +0000
Our adventurers explore Ypsilanti's workshop. Despite feeling a little anxious, Gashana and Omid settle in for some reading. Row pokes around while waiting on the nerds.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chatper IX
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:04:48 +0000
Gashana starts a firefight, Omid watches too much pro wrestling, and Row tries to keep things together. When the way forward seems obscured by illusion, what else is there to do but play your own games of light and shadow?
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter VIII
Thu, 01 Nov 2018 09:53:05 +0000
Faced with the crumbling facade of the Dimansion, our heroes decide to push forward one way or another. Though no path in this place meanders without intrigue and obstacle.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter VII
Sat, 27 Oct 2018 09:42:40 +0000
The crew meet Ypsilanti's apprentice and obtain the first real insight into how to progress toward their goal. Unfortunately for them, the facade of the Dimansion begins to unravel and the portents get very grim indeed.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter VI
Tue, 16 Oct 2018 23:26:58 +0000
Gashana, Omid, and Row sit down to dinner where the conversation gets a little personal. Then they get some much needed rest before deciding on their next course of action.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter V
Sun, 07 Oct 2018 21:18:49 +0000
Row, Gashana, and Omid make their first steps in the halls of Ypsilanti's home, marked by a hospitable greeting and a hostile meeting.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter IV
Sat, 29 Sep 2018 00:00:13 +0000
Gashana, Row, and Omid play shadow puppet theater as they puzzle over how they can enter the Dimansion itself.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter III
Mon, 24 Sep 2018 12:33:01 +0000
Omid, Gashana, and Row continue to explore Ypsilanti's domain as well as their trust in each other.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter II
Thu, 13 Sep 2018 02:50:26 +0000
Gashana, Omid, and Row make their way across the riverlands and glimpse the distinctive work of the wizard they are seeking. The exploration of Ypsilanti's domain begins. The full custom move used in this episode can be found in this episode's comments.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter I
Wed, 05 Sep 2018 23:28:52 +0000
Our heroes undertake a perilous journey from the rocky coasts of their heist to the riverlands where they seek Ypsilanti's Dimansion. The locals are not pleased at their arrival.
V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter 0
Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:16:43 +0000
Apologies for the audio in this episode. We had a problem with our setup during this recording that we did not realize until much later. I'm labeling this Chapter 0 because, while it establishes details that will return later, it can be skipped with regards to the main adventure if the audio problems are an issue. I will provide a summary in the comments of the episode (and eventually plan to have a full transcript). I hope the issues aren't too distracting, though, because while it might stand alone as a subsection of this adventure I honestly believe this episode is very strong in content and character development. Please give it a shot. Our heroes need to steal a book in order to enter the Dimansion. Naturally, all other books are just getting in the way.
Sat, 25 Aug 2018 02:07:21 +0000
Things get heated as Oak and Austin make their way to Archibald's house and discover how close the town has really gotten.
Sat, 18 Aug 2018 01:28:48 +0000
Brother Oak and Brother Austin meet the townsfolk of Willow Bluff and begin their Dogly duties. They also take time to enjoy some delicious food and a beautiful waterfall. This place seems wonderful, doesn't it?
The Dimansion of Ypsilanti the Tectomancer - Introduction
Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:09:19 +0000
Our Second Cycle around our Dungeon World table begins with Series V, entitled "The Dimansion of Ypsilanti the Tectomancer." Here, we meet our new party: Gashana the formerly enslave elvish princess Immolator, Omid the Mage running from the Ashkeshahri Empire, and Row the guerrilla Battlemaster still fighting a lost war. Normally, we also ask questions setting up the coming campaign, however the original recording was distorted due to an electronic problem. So we have re-recorded this introduction to explain how the original questions were answered. It's not our normal enthusiastic brainstorming session, but it will get you everything you need to know for the upcoming Series!
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:30:00 +0000
Welcome to fantasy Utah. We open up our new series with Brother Oak and Brother Austin as we follow their development at Dogs for the Lord of Life.
Fri, 10 Aug 2018 12:22:04 +0000
After failing many rolls and gaining plenty of XP dealing with technical issues, we're back up and running! We've successfully passed the GM role completely around our table, so we decided it was time to reflect. In the Dragon's Den, we discuss our previous Cycle of Dungeon World games, our plans for the future of ChimaeraCast, and come up with the new Chimaera uniform. Next Wednesday, we begin the Second Cycle with Series V!
Thu, 19 Jul 2018 00:34:34 +0000
There is no two ways about this: blood is spilt, much is sacrificed, and our heroes are pushed beyond their limits. Some folks might call this episode a final battle. Let's see who makes it out alive and un-bwaped.
Thu, 12 Jul 2018 03:14:41 +0000
The gang begin trying to assemble the Tusk to try and exit through the lower depths of the tower. Amar is forced to show his leadership, Kile works in perfect tandem with her companions, and Sanagar gets a splitting headache...
Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:56:12 +0000
Amar has to enter diplomatic negotiations with the leader of the tusk of sorrow while the others lay in wait. There is blood drawn, moves met, and a custom move that determines the fate of the gang.
Wed, 27 Jun 2018 22:52:41 +0000
The gang makes their way out of the deep depths of Avtale's tribute room and into tower proper. Amar blazes the path forward as Kile and Sanagar are forced to use sneakier techniques. We learn more about the tusk, its people, and the hopeful role Amar will play in changing their fate.
Wed, 20 Jun 2018 22:17:01 +0000
Sanagar, KĂle, and Amar plunge deeper into the ground as they head to find the tusk and "the flowers." KĂle finally finds some coin, Amar wrestles a great warrior, and Sanagar sees a glimpse of his own death.
Thu, 07 Jun 2018 22:09:48 +0000
Sanagar, Amar, and KĂle confront the giant snake in the main chamber of the temple. To put it plainly, things get bloody fast and a certain toad man proves to be a powerful ally in death.
Wed, 30 May 2018 21:14:04 +0000
The Gang sets out to find "flowers" and the Tusk of Sorrow. They make a detour and a new friend, they open up to each other, and they get down and dirty with some toad men.
Wed, 23 May 2018 21:57:02 +0000
KĂle, Sanagar, and Amar find themselves at the mercy of Thorso (the capital of the swamp). They are forced to lie their way into the king's chambers which only further reveals the state of the Ghalls. The gang also really get a chance to show their personality in a more social session.
Thu, 17 May 2018 18:09:30 +0000
Amar and Sanagar set out from the breeding pools and on their way to Thorso. They meet KĂle, a native to the Ghalls and "help" her on a mission. Then the gang finally reach Thorso.
Wed, 09 May 2018 21:54:30 +0000
Tokneq, Amar, and Sanagar meet Alba (the mysterious boatman) and travel further into the swamp in an attempt to reach the capital city Thorso. Things will never quite be the same.
Fri, 04 May 2018 05:14:24 +0000
Our adventurers start to unravel what exactly is going on, try to rest under the vast open sky, and end up in deep waters with a mysterious boatman.
Wed, 25 Apr 2018 23:25:13 +0000
Tokneq, Amar, and Sanagar set out Nairem to meet with Sanagar's brother to get information about the whereabouts of the Blood Moon Flower (and maybe an Army as well).
Thu, 19 Apr 2018 00:33:04 +0000
We begin our session by introducing Amar, Tokaneq, and Sanagar. We have a few establishing questions punctuated by the creation of a toad nation.
Wed, 11 Apr 2018 19:43:17 +0000
We learn the fate of Captain Eilis, Grieg comes face-to-face with way more gods than one should ever have to meet, and Nulsc puts himself in a spot.
Sun, 08 Apr 2018 20:09:23 +0000
The climactic finale to our bisected Cartel one shot! Ramon's day gets worse, and Mina works tenuously with the feds as Gustavo's world falls apart around him.
Thu, 05 Apr 2018 03:45:03 +0000
The Scale of Zaffre is trapped and its crew fights for their lives. This isn't looking good.
Sat, 31 Mar 2018 03:54:51 +0000
Today we try out the fantastic narcofiction TTRPG by Mark Diaz Truman at Magpie Games! Described as a mishmash of Breaking Bad and Narcos, we have a blast shooting up police stations and comitting patricide. Check out the game at http://www.magpiegames.com/category/cartel/ Or back it on Kickstarter (ends 15 April 2018!) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/marktruman/cartel-a-mexican-narcofiction-tabletop-roleplaying
Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:35:13 +0000
The crew of the Scale prepares for war. Eillis and Hrodgier exchange one final farewell. Battle is joined.
Thu, 22 Mar 2018 02:00:13 +0000
After staving off a potential mutiny, the crew of the Scale prepare for what may be their last fight.
Sat, 17 Mar 2018 16:38:16 +0000
The PCs and their crew are being hunted by a faceless horror as they sail closer to their ultimate destination.
Fri, 09 Mar 2018 01:53:37 +0000
The gang gets sidetracked and discovers an island of lobster people
Thu, 01 Mar 2018 07:38:33 +0000
Nulsc does something stupid. Grieg attempts to help him out. Eilis keeps the ship under control.
Fri, 23 Feb 2018 06:35:50 +0000
The intrepid crew of the Scale of Zaffre are forced to deal with their less than welcome guests while a storm brews on the horizon.
Thu, 08 Feb 2018 04:37:39 +0000
The climactic finale! The beguiling eye of the Shah, Iltani Evermind, confronts the party! Velo takes flight as Kuri and Silic stand stalwart against Sluzer's impending planar breach
Thu, 01 Feb 2018 07:40:58 +0000
The penultimate episode! The party continues on in the labyrinth as Velo prepares for unwanted and unexpected company. Kuri pops off.
Thu, 18 Jan 2018 07:16:31 +0000
Nijaz, Kuri, and Silic plunge forward into the labrythine catacombs beneath The Castle. Nijaz keeps meeting old friends while Kuri and Silic discover Velo's secrets.
Thu, 11 Jan 2018 07:23:23 +0000
After a brief respite in the throne room, the gang's progress is halted. Nijaz meets an old friend before Kuri and Silic become a little closer.
Thu, 04 Jan 2018 06:31:52 +0000
Kuri, Nijaz, and Silic enter the Castle of the Sweetened Angel, and learn the details of his extended life.
Thu, 28 Dec 2017 03:17:29 +0000
After shoring their barge; Kuri, Silic and Nijaz glimpse the maelstrom firsthand, and Kuri makes a new friend.
Thu, 21 Dec 2017 03:41:29 +0000
Nijaz the Wizard, Kuri the Necromancer, and Silic the Mage begin their journey to investigate an emerging cosmic threat.
Thu, 14 Dec 2017 06:15:55 +0000
We introduce Nijaz the illusion-focused Wizard, Kuri the Necromancer, and Silic the Mage of the Tower.
Wed, 06 Dec 2017 17:48:41 +0000
Our heroes have pinpointed the location of their cult's sacred hide, but time is running out. Can they claim their holy relic before the traitor Gomda makes his exit?
Wed, 29 Nov 2017 17:42:45 +0000
With an unwavering sense of direction and certainty of their divine mission, the party heads back to Lower Ral Bashan.
Thu, 23 Nov 2017 01:13:49 +0000
The stalwart followers of Vind seek refuge. Will they decide to weather the storm or wait for it to blow over?
Wed, 15 Nov 2017 17:59:42 +0000
With a whirlwind enveloping the 10,000 Steps of the Lion, two sinister sorcerers square off in the eye of the storm.
Wed, 08 Nov 2017 17:48:42 +0000
An offering is made and Vind clears the clouds to show its disciples the path forward. But rumbling thunder forewarns the arrival of a storm.
Wed, 01 Nov 2017 16:54:21 +0000
The team realizes they are outmanned in hostile territory and choose the strategic route by breaking out of prison once they get the chance. Oh wait, no, the opposite of that.
Wed, 25 Oct 2017 17:11:40 +0000
The gang decides the best way into Ral Bashan is with an escort. But the tour ends unexpectedly. Plus the DM infodumps about the city he made.
Wed, 18 Oct 2017 20:25:14 +0000
Our 'heroes' have more to worry about than goatmen. Will they survive the looming threat and make it to Ral Bashan in one piece? Will Gomda get away from their clutches once again? Tune in to find out!
Wed, 11 Oct 2017 16:46:22 +0000
We start off this episode by continuing the Q&A, setting up the adventure to the city of Ral Bashan. Then dice hit the table!
Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:50:47 +0000
We're tabletop role-players from the Chimaera RPG gaming group. We'll be recording sessions of Dungeon World in order to share with you all. We'll release a new chapter every Wednesday. Each series will be a standalone adventure set in the same world rather than an overarching campaign - think of them like sword & sorcery short stories. This episode starts off with introducing our heroes for the first story. If you catch a reference to a prior recording, that's because we did record an earlier adventure but weren't happy with the recording quality. Someday we'll release that story. For now, thanks for listening. We hope you enjoy the world we've been building in the Chimaera.