Rise of the Runelords
156 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsFrom 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.
Homepage Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Episodes
Ep. 36 - Body of Evidence
December 28, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBBeginning their final day in Sandpoint; the group's paranoia finally pays off.
Ep. 35 - Haunts of Sandpoint
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 144 MBThe group prepares themselves for the journey to Magnimar.
Ep. 34 - Therapy Shopping
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 113 MBThe party discusses how to prepare for their impending trip to Magnimar.
Ep. 33 - Bickering over Brunch
December 07, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBThe group talks about their course of options and actions.
Ep. 32 - Quid Pro Heros
November 30, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBTempers flare and frustration runs rampant as the group, battered and beaten, seek recognition for their neglected efforts.
Ep. 31 - The Hunters Lair
November 23, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 150 MBWhat ancient evils await in the deep beneath the cursed manor house?
Ep. 30 - Lich-craft
November 16, 2020 10:00 - 2 hours - 127 MBThe group explores Foxglove Manor in search of Ghouls and Ghosts.
Ep. 29 - Misgivings
November 09, 2020 10:00 - 3 hours - 184 MBThe party attempts to reconcile their personal issues while preparing for their next objective; Foxglove Manor.
Ep. 28 - A Good Day
November 02, 2020 10:00 - 3 hours - 167 MBHaving their first solid lead on the killer, the group takes action!
Ep. 27 - The Nature of Undead
October 26, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 151 MBInvestigations into the foul nature of the recent murders continues.
Ep. 26 - Investigation
October 19, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 149 MBThe group begins their investigations into heinous local murders.
Special: Season 1 Retrospective
September 07, 2020 10:43 - 2 hours - 114 MBThe players candidly discuss the state of the show.
Ep. 25 - The Nature of Boxes
September 07, 2020 09:57 - 2 hours - 123 MBHaving returned successful in their efforts and lacking clear obstacles, the group falls into in-fighting.
Ep. 24 - The Price of Honor
August 31, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 147 MBBelieving their mission successful, the group searches for the exit. Not realizing they left Markus behind.
Ep. 23 - The Caged Beast
August 24, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 146 MBThe group decided to rest in unknown hostile territory. When they awake, nothing is quite right. On edge of what they might encounter, they collectively bunble their way forward.
Ep. 22 - Faustian Bargains
August 17, 2020 09:00 - 3 hours - 174 MBRecovering from their last encounter proves to be more difficult than expected as the group learns more about this ancient place, have tea, and witness the histories of 10,000 years ago first hand.
Ep. 21 - Riptide
August 10, 2020 09:00 - 3 hours - 211 MBSetting out to conquer Thistletop; the party faces their worst fear, toughest foes, and their own mortality. All before even encountering the first Goblin guard.
Ep. 20 - Theater of Lies
August 03, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 135 MBThe show must go on; or so the old adage says. The heroes plan their next moves and their new companion offers his continued service.
Ep. 19 - The Dragon Lair
July 27, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 136 MBThe group parlays with Black Fang and then encounters a strange man.
Ep. 18 - Don't Trust the Waters
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 167 MBThe party battles with a group case of hydrophobia as they continue to explore the caverns they have stumbled into.
Don't Trust the Waters
July 20, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 167 MBThe party battles with a group case of hydrophobia as they continue to explore the caverns they have stumbled into.
Ep. 17 - Threats Outside Town
July 13, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 99.3 MBAfter clearing the ruins, the heroes turn their attention to the surrounding areas.
Ep. 16 - The Ancient Menace
July 06, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 164 MBThe heroes learn more of old Thassilon and then explore the catacombs beneath Sandpoint to clear it of all it's dangers.
Ep. 15 - Inciting Letters
June 29, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 156 MBThe Heroes try to decide how to proceed after Markus disappears
Ep. 14 - The fog over Sandpoint
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 3 hours - 176 MBThe heroic resolve splinters as the group succumbs to confusion.
Ep. 14 - The Fog Over Sandpoint
June 22, 2020 09:00 - 3 hours - 176 MBThe heroic resolve splinters as the group succumbs to confusion.
Ep. 13 - The uncertainty of need
June 15, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 164 MBBeing met with more understanding of what the fates are putting them up against, the heroes struggle to determine what steps to take next.
Ep. 13 - The Uncertainty of Need
June 15, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 164 MBBeing met with more understanding of what the fates are putting them up against, the heroes struggle to determine what steps to take next.
Ep. 12 - The price of information
June 08, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBThe heroes continue to explore the ancient ruins and encounter a being interested in having a conversation with them, for a price.
Ep. 12 - The Price of Information
June 08, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 115 MBThe heroes continue to explore the ancient ruins and encounter a being interested in having a conversation with them, for a price.
Ep. 11 - Return to the ruins under Sandpoint
June 01, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 111 MBWith Amiko safe and Tsuto in jail, the heroes decide to gear up and explore the caves and ruins under sandpoint in order to protect the town from whatever threats may lurk below the streets.
The weight of broken glass
May 25, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBThe Heroes of Sandpoint begin to deal with the aftermath of Tsuto's treachery.
Ep. 10 - The Weight of Broken Glass
May 25, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBThe Heroes of Sandpoint begin to deal with the aftermath of Tsuto's treachery.
Ep. 10 - The weight of broken glass
May 25, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBThe Heroes of Sandpoint begin to deal with the aftermath of Tsuto's treachery.
Ep. 9 - The Smuggler's Cavern
May 18, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBMorana and Markus give chase of Tsuto through the caverns while the rest of the group tends to Amiko.
The Smuggler's Cavern
May 18, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 69.9 MBMorana and Markus give chase of Tsuto through the caverns while the rest of the group tends to Amiko.
The trouble with nobels
May 11, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBA fresh new adventurer recruited from Magnimar by the Sheriff comes to aid the town. Upon arrival, he finds Amiko missing and quickly rouses the local heros; joining them in their investigation of her disappearance.
Ep. 8 - The trouble with nobels
May 11, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBA fresh new adventurer recruited from Magnimar by the Sheriff comes to aid the town. Upon arrival, he finds Amiko missing and quickly rouses the local heros; joining them in their investigation of her disappearance.
Ep. 8 - The Trouble With Nobles
May 11, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBA fresh new adventurer recruited from Magnimar by the Sheriff comes to aid the town. Upon arrival, he finds Amiko missing and quickly rouses the local heros; joining them in their investigation of her disappearance.
Ep. 7 - Buried Sins
May 04, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 143 MBThe group decides to explore the newly discovered ruins under the old light on a whim.
Buried Sins
May 04, 2020 11:00 - 2 hours - 143 MBThe group decides to explore the newly discovered ruins under the old light on a whim.
Ep. 6 - Schemes of the Goblin Tribe
May 04, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBThe new Heros are entrusted by the Sheriff to deal with a Goblin that is still in town; terrorizing a local family.
Schemes of the Goblin Tribe
May 04, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 93.2 MBThe new Heros are entrusted by the Sheriff to deal with a Goblin that is still in town; terrorizing a local family.
Ep. 5 - Heralded as Heroes
April 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBIn the aftermath of the goblin raid on Sandpoint, brought together by the circumstance. The group, having risked their lives and saved many from harm or worse; they are rewarded as local heros. The new attention comes with the strings of reliance however since they proved themselves capable.
Ep. 5 - Heralded as heros
April 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBIn the aftermath of the goblin raid on Sandpoint, brought together by the circumstance. The group, having risked their lives and saved many from harm or worse; they are rewarded as local heros. The new attention comes with the strings of reliance however since they proved themselves capable.
Heralded as heros
April 20, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 97.6 MBIn the aftermath of the goblin raid on Sandpoint, brought together by the circumstance. The group, having risked their lives and saved many from harm or worse; they are rewarded as local heros. The new attention comes with the strings of reliance however since they proved themselves capable.
Ep. 4 - The Swallowtail Festival
April 13, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBFor five years, the faithful of Sandpoint have attended church in temporary structures. Now the new cathedral is finally done... all that remains is for the Swallowtail Festival to renew the blessing from the gods and it will be as if the Late Unpleasantness had never occurred.
The Swallowtail Festival
April 13, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 129 MBFor five years, the faithful of Sandpoint have attended church in temporary structures. Now the new cathedral is finally done... all that remains is for the Swallowtail Festival to renew the blessing from the gods and it will be as if the Late Unpleasantness had never occurred.
Of basements and attics
April 06, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBAs the fate approaches, and paths cross, more of the town and it's people become known. Urban exploration mixed with social encounters reveal there is vast amounts of untapped intrigue just under surface of this little village.
Ep. 3 - Of basements and attics
April 06, 2020 09:00 - 2 hours - 118 MBAs the fate approaches, and paths cross, more of the town and it's people become known. Urban exploration mixed with social encounters reveal there is vast amounts of untapped intrigue just under surface of this little village.