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![Episode 259 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Thirty-Three of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 259 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Thirty-Three of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
10/06/2021 Duración: 37minThis episode carries a content warning for traumatic associations with fictional holidays and trauma about food/eating. The Strange Friends find themselves in the very odd situation of being totally safe and surrounded by friendly faces as Porters’ Day celebrations begin in earnest, but some find it hard to truly relax. The group tries to explain […]
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![Episode 258 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Thirty-Two of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 258 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Thirty-Two of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
03/06/2021 Duración: 48minOne of the Porters tries to get fancy as the group approaches Derrn’s warehouse. The Strange Friends find a few more clues as they take stock. Melvir and Truffle react poorly to the unorthodox manner of Crossroads’ visit, leading to yet more property damage. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with […]
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![Episode 257 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Thirty-One of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 257 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Thirty-One of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
27/05/2021 Duración: 29minThe Porters escort The Strange Friends to safety. Crossroads discovers more about its existence with a surprising flight to retrieve Melvir, Skelly’s physician friend. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, […]
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![Episode 256 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Thirty of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 256 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Thirty of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
20/05/2021 Duración: 57minAfter some technical difficulties and a special announcement by Greg, the action continues! The gang’s attempt to make a clean getaway falls apart under heavy snow and the chaos of the day. Of the Ash the Flame has an out-of-body experience and finds a new well of strength. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is […]
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![Episode 255 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Nine of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 255 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Nine of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
13/05/2021 Duración: 36minThis episode carries content warnings for combat and injury from magical attacks. Ring leads the Porters along the rootfops to try to escort Ash and Crossroads away from the fighting. Crossroads unleashes the crickets. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon […]
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![Episode 254 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Eight of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 254 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Eight of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
06/05/2021 Duración: 36minThis episode carries content warnings for combat, injury, and a detailed description of a fatal shooting. Skelly and Ring try to turn the tables on an ambush by mysterious assailants while Tall Friend Crossroads attempts to protect an injured Ash. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in […]
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![Episode 253 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Seven of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 253 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Seven of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
29/04/2021 Duración: 31minSkelly and Ring mount a desperate rescue operation and the chaos continues. The Strange Friends’ assailants press in from all sides. Not exactly the Porter’s Day festivities any of them expected. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien […]
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![Episode 252 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Six of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 252 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Six of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
22/04/2021 Duración: 35minDespite Crossroad’s explosive counter-attack, the assailants keep coming after The Strange Friends. Ash takes a bad hit during the ambush, prompting Crossroads to call for help as it tries to get the pair away from danger. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark […]
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![Episode 251 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Five of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 251 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Five of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
15/04/2021 Duración: 37minOn the way back to the Grave Cave, Ash and Crossroads catch on that they are being tailed by an unknown duo. They duck into a restaurant to try to escape, but things break bad slowly and then all at once. Crossroads takes the lead as a Big Friend. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” […]
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![Episode 250 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Four of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 250 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Four of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
01/04/2021 Duración: 36minRing does their Porters’ Day shopping as the snowfall begins. Ring uncovers some worrying information about Aldo Booker in a visit with older brother Augus. The Bluecoats pick up the Strange Friends’ trail and rough up Derrn the Quartermaster, causing even more problems for the crew’s mastermind. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a […]
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![Episode 249 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Three of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 249 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Three of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
26/03/2021 Duración: 43minThe Strange Friends’ risky kidnapping score draws some heat for the crew. Skelly struggles with the heavy-handed care provided by her doctor friend. Crossroads debuts its “Gloaming” persona as it and Ash make a visit to Root and his temporary hosts. “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, […]
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![Episode 248 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Two of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 248 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Two of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
18/03/2021 Duración: 17minThe Strange Friends begin their Porters’ Day preparations in the aftermath of kidnapping the junior Bluecoat. Skelly watches her back, and Winter makes itself known. But Winter isn’t the only thing coming for the Strange Friends… “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark […]
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![Episode 247 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-One of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 247 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-One of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
11/03/2021 Duración: 32minThe Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! If you like what […]
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![Rebel Crown – Series Trailer]()
Rebel Crown – Series Trailer
09/03/2021 Duración: 02minTwo years ago, Maedoc Lolaire turned against his own family and threw the kingdom of Crobhan into civil war. Along with the church that named Splendour Ciaran a heretic for their veneration of gods long-forgotten, Maedoc bound the great houses to his will and drove out his own blood. Now Maedoc sits the throne and […]
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![Episode 246 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 246 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
04/03/2021 Duración: 34minContinuing a new series of Speculate 2.0’s actual play episodes, in this joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel we continue in the city of Duskwall and the Blades in the Dark system as Brandon O’Brien GMs the crew of Mike, Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, and Jeoi Gawain Lin continuing to explore Duskwall, deepen their characters’ […]
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![Episode 245 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Nineteen of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 245 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Nineteen of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
25/02/2021 Duración: 34minContinuing a new series of Speculate 2.0’s actual play episodes, in this joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel we continue in the city of Duskwall and the Blades in the Dark system as Brandon O’Brien GMs the crew of Mike, Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, and Jeoi Gawain Lin continuing to explore Duskwall, deepen their characters’ […]
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![Episode 244 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Eighteen of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 244 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Eighteen of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
20/01/2021 Duración: 25minContinuing a new series of Speculate 2.0’s actual play episodes, in this joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel we continue in the city of Duskwall and the Blades in the Dark system as Brandon O’Brien GMs the crew of Mike, Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, and Jeoi Gawain Lin continuing to explore Duskwall, deepen their characters’ […]
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![Episode 243 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Seventeen of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 243 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Seventeen of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
13/01/2021 Duración: 52minContinuing a new series of Speculate 2.0’s actual play episodes, in this joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel we continue in the city of Duskwall and the Blades in the Dark system as Brandon O’Brien GMs the crew of Mike, Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, and Jeoi Gawain Lin continuing to explore Duskwall, deepen their characters’ […]
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![Episode 242 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Sixteen of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 242 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Sixteen of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
06/01/2021 Duración: 40minContinuing a new series of Speculate 2.0’s actual play episodes, in this joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel we continue in the city of Duskwall and the Blades in the Dark system as Brandon O’Brien GMs the crew of Mike, Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, and Jeoi Gawain Lin continuing to explore Duskwall, deepen their characters’ […]
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![Episode 241 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Fifteen of The Case of the Cindered Seal!]()
Episode 241 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Fifteen of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
19/11/2020 Duración: 33minContinuing a new series of Speculate 2.0’s actual play episodes, in this joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel we return to the city of Duskwall and the Blades in the Dark system as GM Brandon O’Brien GMs the crew of Mike, Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, and Jeoi Gawain Lin continuing an exploration of a mystery, […]
