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Rise of the Runelords

155 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratings

From the idyllically peaceful coastal town of Sandpoint to an ancient lost city at the top of the world, Rise of the Runelords takes a party into the mysteries of Varisia's ancient past. Millennia ago, the powerful empire of Thassilon ruled the land, dominated by despotic runelords who maintained their power through harnessing the power of rune magic. Thought gone forever, the workings of Thassilon are not so far beneath the surface and one of the runelords plans a return to power. Only the brave adventurers, guided by fate, stand in his way. Join us as Wayward Expeditions presents the Pathfinder Adventure Path, Rise of the Runelords, an RPG Actual Play edited to be in the style of a radio drama. Visit www.wayward-expeditions.com for more info about the content, cast, and show.

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Episodes

The Waking Rune Part 3

September 25, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

With Krune awoken, our heroes have little choice but to face down their certain doom for the sake of Varisia, Avastan, and even Golarian!

The Waking Rune Part 2

September 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 77.1 MB

Our heroic party puzzles out the runic mystery of their surroundings.

Rise of the Runelords Trailer

September 18, 2023 06:22 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MB

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The Waking Rune Part 1

September 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 88.6 MB

A group of intrepid pathfinders are assembled for a dangerous mission to prevent the revival of Runelord of Sloth; Lord Krune.

Season 5 in the mind of a lich with Grimith - Guest Interview

September 04, 2023 09:00 - 2 hours - 133 MB

WE chat with Grimith; the voice of Azaven. Listen and find out if he's a cool guy who doesn't afraid of anything. Better yet, check out even more of his stuff at https://www.youtube.com/@Grimith

Labyrinth of Filth

August 21, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 92 MB

The group cautiously enter the neglected halls of sloth.

Drowned in Greed

August 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Mist, motes, mephits, and missing persons.

The Aftermath of Envy

August 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MB

Searching for Azaven's phylactery, the group stumble into the ruins of the runeforge war.

The Search for Death

July 31, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

The group decide to hunt down the lich Azaven.

Baptism in Death

July 24, 2023 09:00 - 2 hours - 134 MB

The group confront Azaven.

Virtues of Death

July 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 105 MB

The group enter the ancient crypts.

Rest

July 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MB

The group decides they need to regroup, reequip, rest and then have a talk.

Sifting Salvage

July 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

The group find more answers.

Awakening

June 26, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

The group find some answers.

Shattered

June 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

The group wanders into a shimmiring mirrored hall full of illusions.

Bloodied Hands

June 12, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 99 MB

The group continues to search for clues of what the Runeforge is.

Puzzling Paths

June 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

The group searches for what to do now that they have entered the Runeforge.

The Blizzard's Wrath

May 29, 2023 09:00 - 2 hours - 128 MB

Snows fall with crushing weight.

Rimeskull's Lakeside Vista

May 22, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.3 MB

The search for the Runeforge takes its first steps.

Managing Traumas

May 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 82.5 MB

The group becomes vulnerable.

Combat Rituals

May 08, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MB

The group's assault on Lamashtu's shrine continues.

Crash

May 01, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.9 MB

The breakfast club takes action.

Changing Tides

April 24, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MB

The dynamics within the group shift.

Lamashtu's Embrace

April 17, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 91.5 MB

The group seek answers.

The Last Straw

April 10, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

The tenuous bonds keeping the group together are further strained.

Sins Favors

April 03, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 92 MB

The Scribbler parleys with the group.

Whispers in the Dark

March 27, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 72 MB

The group delves below Sandpoint to confront Karzog's traitor.

Season 5 Start with Drakoniques - Guest Interview

December 26, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 31.6 MB

Drakoniques guest-stars as "The Scribbler" at the start of Season 5. After recording Season 5 Episode 2 and before we recorded our Season 4 Retrospective; we attempt to discuss the start of season 5 experiences spoiler-free, mostly with success!

Out of Character: Season 4

November 24, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 96.5 MB

Even more of what gets left out of the edited recordings.

Season 4 Retrospective

October 31, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 71 MB

The cast discuss the events that spanned nearly a year of recordings.

Ep. 99 - The Grove

October 10, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MB

Mysteries of the self are confronted.

Ep. 98 - Getting Reacquainted

October 03, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 75.5 MB

The group discusses many things.

Ep. 97 - Out in Front

September 26, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MB

The group relaxes after feeling like they have gained an advantage.

Ep. 96 - Entering the Library

September 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MB

The group finalize maters with Mokmurian.

Ep. 95 - Heroes All

August 22, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MB

The group faces Mokmurian!

Ep. 94 - Running the Gauntlet

August 09, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 94.9 MB

The group delves deeper into the ancient library complex.

Ep. 93 - Fumbling in the Dark

August 01, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.7 MB

The group takes their first steps into the ancient library complex.

Ep. 92 - The Green Light

July 18, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

The light; green. Green! The green light.

Ep. 91 - Entering The Spire?

July 11, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 111 MB

The group decides to explore what remains of this ancient site above ground.

Ep. 90 - The Giant's Request

July 04, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

The group is surprised by a giant waiting to speak to them.

Ep. 89 - Lamastu's Shrine

June 27, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 133 MB

The group continues their cautious investigations.

Ep. 88 - Redcap Bargains

June 20, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 138 MB

The group finds old and secret tunnels under Jorganfist.

Ep. 87 - Spelunking

June 13, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 136 MB

Arriving at the Black Valley, The group explores their opportunities.

Ep. 86 - Final Preparations

June 06, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MB

Having settled what they believed was their urgent needs, the group takes some time in Magnimar.

Ep. 85 - Holding the Stairs

May 30, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 87.8 MB

The group camps on the Stroval Stairs to ambush their prey.

Ep. 84 - Taking the Stairs

May 23, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB

The group enjoys breakfast before leaving to claim the Stroval Stairs.

Ep. 83 - The Bazaar of Sails

May 16, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

The group prepares their equipment to assault the giants at Jorganfist.

Reactions to "Clifftop Revelations"

May 09, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 13.4 MB

After their normal recording session; the cast talk about the massive lore-dump that occured in season 4, episode 7.

Ep. 82 - Clifftop Revelations

May 09, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 80.1 MB

Markus seeks information from magics and the gods.

Ep. 81 - Heroes Scorned

May 02, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 110 MB

Cleanup of the skirmishes around town sour the people's perception against their "Heroes".