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Tales from Hyperborea

46 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratings

An actual play podcast of Astonishing Swordsmen and Sorcerers of Hyperborea.

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Episodes

Tummy Time

December 21, 2023 01:10 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

Show notes for episode: 30 - Tummy Time The group finds a small building, deep within an expansive cavern.  Might as well explore it and see what's inside...I'm sure everything will be fine. For full music credits please see our website:  Zephyr Gaming Studios: Episode 30 Show Notes @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Frakki-Ai-Vinderson

December 21, 2023 01:05 - 1 hour - 64.3 MB

Show notes for episode: 29 – Frakki-AI-Vinderson A slippery downhill and more darkness awaits, as the party continues to explore the green diamond mine. For full music credits please see our website:  Zephyr Gaming Studios: Episode 29 Show Notes @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

A Reveal

October 24, 2023 01:18 - 1 hour - 85.7 MB

Show notes for episode: 28 – A Reveal. The group continues to explore the depths of the cave, and even the depths of their party members... For full music credits please see our website:  Zephyr Gaming Studios: Episode 28 Show Notes @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Zombies

October 24, 2023 00:22 - 1 hour - 98.3 MB

The group begins the battle with their first sighting of the berserker zombies!  Good luck! For full music credits please see our website:  Zephyr Gaming Studios: Episode 27 Show Notes @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Qill or be killed!

January 15, 2023 02:02 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Show notes for episode: 26 – Qill or be killed. We pick up right where we left off…so yeah, it’s been over two years...who knows what’s in store?  Will we still remember how to play?  Of course, because Hyperborea is that solid and intuitive of a game, now, in its 3rd Edition, and better than ever!  Thanks for hanging in there with us!  We’re all so happy and excited to be back.  It’s gonna be a long episode as a heads up.  New year, new players, and new ancient mines buried under Viking lo...

3E Player's Handbook Review

February 21, 2022 03:48 - 2 hours - 127 MB

Zak, Jon, Jimmy, and James provide an in-depth review of the cool stuff regarding the 3rd Edition pdf releases of Hyperborea!  This episode focuses on the updates to the Player's Guide. Check the website for links to all of our updates and change files and where to get all the 3E goodness, below! Also, as usual, for full music credits and maps used for the adventure, please see our website:  https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2022/02/episode-25-show-notes-3e-review.html @zgspodcast...

Red Tear Rivals

February 06, 2022 22:09 - 1 hour - 78.9 MB

Part 2 of the Port Zangerios episode.  Salorsatok and Helene continue their quest to figure out who or what is masquerading as the Red Tear and hope to find a way to release their “friends”. For full music credits and maps used for the adventure, please see our website:  https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2022/02/episode-24-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com  

A Masked Charade

February 06, 2022 22:06 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB

We take a step back to an earlier time, one of intrigue, one of tense nights and harsh realities.  Salorsatok and Helene make a deal to release a captured ally. For full music credits and maps used for the adventure, please see our website:  https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2022/02/episode-23-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

The ship!

June 16, 2021 02:49 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

Show notes for episode: 22 – The ship! The crew begins their descent into the mine beneath Ymir’s Serpent.   For full music credits please see our website:  https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2021/06/episode-22-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Almost there!

June 16, 2021 02:10 - 1 hour - 61 MB

Show notes for episode: 21 – Almost there! The crew makes their way deeper into the Diamond Desert, and stumble upon a strange man in a cave… For full music credits please see our website:  https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2021/06/episode-21-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

One crash or another.

January 31, 2021 06:08 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

Show notes for episode: 20 – One crash or another. This episode picks up right where we left off after the last battle in the Diamond Desert, and the group debates the morality regarding the use of certain spells. For full music credits please see our website:  https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2021/01/episode-20-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

A Black Mushroom…or two.

January 31, 2021 05:58 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

Show notes for episode: 19 – A Black Mushroom…or two.   The group adventures further into the Diamond Desert, and sees some interesting things along the way.  And Haukr may or may not, have eaten a mushroom…again. For full music credits please see our website:  https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2021/01/episode-19-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

First Landing

April 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

Show notes for episode: 17 – First Landing Finally…yes, finally…the crew lands and starts the journey into the Diamond Desert!  Vol leads on, and the crew makes it all the way to a pile…of rocks… For full music credits please see our website:  https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2020/04/episode-17-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Beneath a pile of rocks

April 18, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.2 MB

Show notes for episode: 18 – Beneath a pile of rocks We pick right back up on our first night in the Diamond Desert, with Sigurd staring down a rising pile of rocks… For full music credits please see our website:  https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2020/04/episode-18-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

You can feel the moon’s pull, to madness.

January 27, 2020 00:16 - 2 hours - 118 MB

Sigurd flashback episode 2 part 2 – An adventure within the Kitasion Archipelago. The party ventures forth into the woods, in search of Old Red Eye. For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2020/01/episode-7-part-2-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

PAX Unplugged 2019 Recap and Interviews

December 22, 2019 06:44 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MB

Show notes for episode: PAX 2019 Interviews In this episode, we talk about our experience at PAX Unplugged 2019, and also got to interview some Hyperborea players after finishing a game, in addition that game’s Referee, Morgan Hazel, and even the creator of the game, Jeff Talanian!!  Check out some, “you heard it here first” North Wind Adventures news of some upcoming products! Links noted during the episode:   Legends of Avantris: https://www.twitch.tv/legendsofavantris https://www.you...

A town of metal.

November 30, 2019 01:35 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

Sigurd flashback episode 2 – An adventure within the Kitasion Archipelago. Remember when their group’s ship veered rather off-course, and the group found themselves involved with the happenings in and about the Sinara Township? For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/11/episode-7-part-1-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Episode 7 Part 1 - Sigurd Flashback Episode 2

November 30, 2019 01:35 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

Sigurd flashback episode 2 – An adventure within the Kitasion Archipelago. Remember when their group’s ship veered rather off-course, and the group found themselves involved with the happenings in and about the Sinara Township? For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/11/episode-7-part-1-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Ancient Secrets.

September 11, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

Sigurd flashback episode 1 Part 3 – The time he stole that staff from Thaumagorga’s Teeth. The party finds...something... For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/09/episode-6-part-3-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Episode 6 Part 3 - Sigurd Flashback Episode 1

September 11, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 68.3 MB

Sigurd flashback episode 1 Part 3 – The time he stole that staff from Thaumagorga’s Teeth. The party finds...something... For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/09/episode-6-part-3-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

3 Men and a Cavey.

August 14, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Sigurd flashback episode 1 – The time he stole that staff from Thaumagorga’s Teeth. The party ventures forth into the cave at the edge of the world! For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/08/episode-6-part-2-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Episode 6 Part 2 - Sigurd Flashback Episode 1

August 14, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Sigurd flashback episode 1 – The time he stole that staff from Thaumagorga’s Teeth. The party ventures forth into the cave at the edge of the world! For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/08/episode-6-part-2-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

3 Men and a Cave.

August 14, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Sigurd flashback episode 1 – The time he stole that staff from Thaumagorga’s Teeth. The party ventures forth into the cave at the edge of the world! For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/08/episode-6-part-2-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Sticktooth and the Teeth.

July 31, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Sigurd flashback episode 1 – The time he stole that staff from Thaumagorga’s Teeth. For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/07/episode-6-part-1-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Episode 6 Part 1 - Sigurd Flashback Episode 1

July 31, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Sigurd flashback episode 1 – The time he stole that staff from Thaumagorga’s Teeth. For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/07/episode-6-part-1-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Greatberries!

July 17, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

Lodinn! And new acquaintances… For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/07/episode-5-part-2-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Episode 5 Part 2 - Lodinn

July 17, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

Lodinn! And new acquaintances… For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/07/episode-5-part-2-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Lodinn.

July 03, 2019 01:32 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Lodinn!! For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/07/episode-5-part-1-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Episode 5 part 1 - Lodinn

July 03, 2019 01:32 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Lodinn!! For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/07/episode-5-part-1-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Episode 4 Part 2 - Into the Fane

June 19, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

After being surprised…the battle commences! Let’s see if the party can live, to maybe try to get into even more trouble in the rest of the Fane. For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/06/episode-4-part-2-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

The Fane of Apollo.

June 19, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

After being surprised…the battle commences! Let’s see if the party can live, to maybe try to get into even more trouble in the rest of the Fane. For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/06/episode-4-part-2-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Into the Fane.

June 05, 2019 00:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

The team begins their journey into the Fane! Complete with lots of missed crossbow shots along the way… For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/06/episode-4-part-1-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Episode 4 Part 1 - Into the Fane

June 05, 2019 00:00 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MB

The team begins their journey into the Fane! Complete with lots of missed crossbow shots along the way… For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/06/episode-4-part-1-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Episode 3 Part 2

May 22, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 159 MB

Our four make it to, and scout out the Fane of Apollo! …wait…was that a howl in the distance? For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/05/episode-3-part-2-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

The Wolf's Howl.

May 22, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 159 MB

Our four make it to, and scout out the Fane of Apollo! …wait…was that a howl in the distance? For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/05/episode-3-part-2-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Episode 3 Part 1

May 08, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 273 MB

Frakki gets a strange visitor. Haukr ponders eating a mushroom. The crew begin their journey into the woods towards the Fane and have a few interesting encounters along the way. For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/05/show-notes-episode-3-part-1.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Daggers and Destiny.

May 08, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 273 MB

Frakki gets a strange visitor. Haukr ponders eating a mushroom. The crew begin their journey into the woods towards the Fane and have a few interesting encounters along the way. For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/05/show-notes-episode-3-part-1.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Episode 2 Part 2

April 24, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 213 MB

We learn more about the happenings in and around Cape Calencia, the origins of the Amphora, and more uncovering of Sigurd’s mysterious backstory. For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/04/episode-2-part-2.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Canoes, Runes, and Mushrooms.

April 24, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 213 MB

We learn more about the happenings in and around Cape Calencia, the origins of the Amphora, and more uncovering of Sigurd’s mysterious backstory. For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/04/episode-2-part-2.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Sorry, what is tea?

April 10, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 181 MB

The crew learns more about the Amphora, and arrives into Cape Calencia. Sigurd wakes up. Frakki looks for berries. For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/04/episode-2-part-1-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Episode 2 Part 1

April 10, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 181 MB

The crew learns more about the Amphora, and arrives into Cape Calencia. Sigurd wakes up. Frakki looks for berries. For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/04/episode-2-part-1-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Episode 1 Part 2

March 26, 2019 21:14 - 1 hour

The sea voyage continues on, and while continuing to learn a bit more back story about where they’re going, what they’re doing, and more history of the crew and their background with Vol, the Desert Nomad gets an unexpected visitor… For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/03/episode-1-part-2-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

I cook some tentacle right on the deck of the ship with burning hands.

March 26, 2019 21:14 - 1 hour

The sea voyage continues on, and while continuing to learn a bit more back story about where they’re going, what they’re doing, and more history of the crew and their background with Vol, the Desert Nomad gets an unexpected visitor… For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/03/episode-1-part-2-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Episode 1 Part 1

March 13, 2019 03:43 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

The journey begins! Our party is introduced to each other, introduced to the crew of the Desert Nomad, refreshed on a bit of history and back story, and begins to set sail. They later happen upon an interesting object in the sky… For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/03/episode-1-part-1-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

You guys finally took the bait!

March 13, 2019 03:43 - 1 hour - 61.2 MB

The journey begins! Our party is introduced to each other, introduced to the crew of the Desert Nomad, refreshed on a bit of history and back story, and begins to set sail. They later happen upon an interesting object in the sky… For full music credits please see our website: https://zephyrgamingstudios.blogspot.com/2019/03/episode-1-part-1-show-notes.html @zgspodcast | http://www.zgspodcast.com | http://www.zephyrgamingstudios.com

Trailer

February 10, 2019 05:35 - 5 minutes - 4.73 MB

Show notes for episode: 00 - Trailer. Just getting started! Music copyrights. Theme music includes modified versions of the following from Audionautix.com by Jason Shaw: “Serious Drama” & “Methaphor” https://audionautix.com/index.php Released under Creative Commons License 3.0. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

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