Back to the Story

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August 28, 2020 Price of Power Part One - Mnemonic: Cracks in the Mirror
A place of silhouettes. A places of memories. Four adventurers travel to a place of great power, unlocking their ancestor's memories in the process. Join Klouse, Nyessa, Swan, and Faye as they discover the backstories of these intrepid characters.
Mnemonic: Cracks in the Mirror is a GM-less, narrative-based RPG by Dee Pennyway. They are currently kickstarting a full campaign setting and rules system called Mnemonic: A Weaver's Almanac. Go support them here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mnemonicrpg/mnemonic-a-weavers-almanac/?ref=kicktraq
You can also find all of Dee's games at: https://mnemonicrpg.itch.io/
Theme Song: Andreas Theme by Kevin MacLeod
Cast
John (Weihnachten) - Klouse (twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Twilight - Faye (twitter.com/FaeSpiritscribe)
Latch - Nyessa (twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Ink - Swan (twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
35min
August 27, 2020 Price of Power Part Two - Mnemonic: Cracks in the Mirror
A place of silhouettes. A places of memories. Four adventurers travel to a place of great power, unlocking their ancestor's memories in the process. Join Klouse, Nyessa, Swan, and Faye as they discover the backstories of these intrepid characters.
Mnemonic: Cracks in the Mirror is a GM-less, narrative-based RPG by Dee Pennyway. They are currently kickstarting a full campaign setting and rules system called Mnemonic: A Weaver's Almanac. Go support them here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mnemonicrpg/mnemonic-a-weavers-almanac/?ref=kicktraq
You can also find all of Dee's games at: https://mnemonicrpg.itch.io/
Theme Song: Andreas Theme by Kevin MacLeod
Cast
John (Weihnachten) - Klouse (twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Twilight - Faye (twitter.com/FaeSpiritscribe)
Latch - Nyessa (twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Ink - Swan (twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
1h 22min
August 07, 2020 Episode Eighty-Seven Part Two - Annulus IV: Crimson, Silver, Bronze
Annulus IV - Crimson, Silver, Bronze: With the breaking of the last remaining anchor of the Divine Gate, the time of the Harbingers arrives at last. The Bronze Scales face their final battle on the edge of reality itself as a Paradox is made whole once more, and the Annulus—and our story—comes to an end.
Music: “They Came From the Sky” by August Wilhelmsson
Time Stamps
0:00 - Previously...
0:42 - Episode Begins.
4:40 - Lucian was a character Klouse played once who never lied.
9:56 - Go.
20:05 - Desperation.
25:04 - Life, Death, Rebirth.
28:22 - The time of the Harbingers.
34:55 - The final battle.
42:52 - Falling heavens.
49:35 - Something worth fighting for.
56:44 - Final moments.
1:01:45 - Inspiration: “In Your Eyes” by Peter Gabriel.
1:04:59 - The Annulus.
1:12:52 - It’s over now. It’s just beginning.
1:16:15 - Life after the end of the world.
1:21:05 - Felix.
1:22:36 - Amsen.
1:29:59 - Bál.
1:36:16 - Meli.
1:37:32 - Vesper.
1:39:41 - Ellory.
1:42:28 - The End.
Cast
DM - Klouse (twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Faye (twitter.com/FaeSpiritscribe)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Felix - George
Meli - Katie
Vesper - Swan (twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
1h 44min
August 05, 2020 Episode Eight Seven Part One - Annulus III: The Final Anchor
Annulus III - The Final Anchor: With precious little time before the fall of the Divine Gate, the Bronze Scales parlay with the leaders of Fel’Nor in order to reach a final accord. A deal is struck, a plan is formed, and the Bronze Scales vow to help tear down the gates of Heaven.
Theme Song: “Returning to Camp” by Magnus Ringblom
Other Music: “Heros Hand 1” from August Wilhelmsson
Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro.
1:30 - Recap.
3:08 - Episode begins.
9:14 - Decorum and introductions.
16:12 - Parlay.
25:19 - Debts to pay.
28:28 - The laying of plans.
37:18 - So it shall be.
43:22 - Reclaimed and redeemed.
45:48 - Next Time...
Cast
DM - Klouse (twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Faye (twitter.com/FaeSpiritscribe)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Felix - George
Meli - Katie
Vesper - Swan (twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
47min
July 31, 2020 Episode Eighty-Six Part Two - Annulus II: Tipping the Scales
The Bronze Scales continue to gather strength as their time to do so runs short. Meli learns to command untold power and bends dangerous forces to her will; Felix calms his nerves with the help of a fashionable friend; Ellory discovers the truth of her origin after so long searching for answers; and Kalvyn makes his greatest sacrifice.
Music: “They Came From the Sky” & “Heros Hand 1” by August Wilhelmsson
Time Stamps
0:00 - Previously...
0:42 - Episode Begins.
9:06 - The Binding.
16:05 - Highway to Hell.
22:18 - Oath of Sacrifice.
26:32 - The truth of the Liar.
34:41 - Child of the storm.
38:46 - Journey to the past.
45:10 - Blessing or Blasphemy.
49:55 - Exodus.
57:57 - One last night.
1:04:22 - Next Time...
Cast
DM - Klouse (twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Faye (twitter.com/FaeSpiritscribe)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Felix - George
Meli - Katie
Vesper - Swan (twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
1h 6min
July 29, 2020 Episode Eighty-Six Part One- Annulus I: The Weight of Sin
The Bronze Scales ready themselves for the end of the world. Vesper makes a difficult choice, caught between a painful truth and powerful lies; Amsen seeks the Locus Star and struggles under the burden of his soul; and Bál witnesses the return of Tyrus and the birth of a new empire.
Theme Song: “Returning to Camp” by Magnus Ringblom
Other Music: “Heros Hand 1” from August Wilhelmsson
Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro.
1:30 - Amateurs at best.
1:52 - Recap.
2:34 - Episode begins.
9:45 - Vesper’s crossroads.
14:12 - The righteous reward.
19:51 - Seekers at the riverside.
23:01 - Baptisms and burden.
27:19 - Under the weight of a soul.
36:00 - The meaning of power.
46:30 - Well of Visions.
55:32 - Get in, loser; we’re going God Raising.
1:01:05 - The Valley of Kings.
1:09:18 - Destiny fulfilled.
1:13:55 - Party crashers.
1:17:26 - Tyrus Rising.
1:22:35 - Scales of silver.
1:25:28 - Next Time...
Cast
DM - Klouse (twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Faye (twitter.com/FaeSpiritscribe)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Felix - George
Meli - Katie
Vesper - Swan (twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
1h 27min
July 24, 2020 Episode Eighty-Five: Communion - Part Two
As the Bronze Scales rest and recover from their battle with Hex, Bál hears the voices of his ancestors and considers their call. While Ellory is not-so-subtly encouraged to make the right choices in the coming days, Vesper and Amsen extend an olive branch and establish a sanctuary. Felix presents the culmination of his craftsmanship, and the party journeys into the realms of heaven to commune with Aiene, Goddess of Redemption and Silent Prayer.
Music: “They Came From the Sky” by August Wilhelmsson
Time Stamps
0:00 - Previously...
0:42 - Yeast we forget.
1:26 - Episode begins.
11:07 - Diplomacy, or something like it.
16:59 - Together once more.
22:44 - Beauty from the beast.
26:15 - Redemption’s door.
31:02 - Desperation.
35:07 - Rescue.
39:43 - Enter Paradise.
51:46 - The time for answers.
1:00:17 - When the world falls down.
1:14:43 - Better to ask forgiveness...
1:20:56 - Arcane booty call.
1:27:04 - Hearts on their sleeves.
1:31:42 - Scales, unbalanced.
1:35:13 - Crossroads.
1:39:40 - Outro.
Cast
DM - Klouse (twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Faye (twitter.com/FaeSpiritscribe)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Felix - George
Meli - Katie
Vesper - Swan (twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
1h 41min
July 22, 2020 Episode Eighty-Five: Communion - Part One
As the Bronze Scales rest and recover from their battle with Hex, Bál hears the voices of his ancestors and considers their call. While Ellory is not-so-subtly encouraged to make the right choices in the coming days, Vesper and Amsen extend an olive branch and establish a sanctuary. Felix presents the culmination of his craftsmanship, and the party journeys into the realms of heaven to commune with Aiene, Goddess of Redemption and Silent Prayer.
Theme Song: “Returning to Camp” by Magnus Ringblom
Other Music: “Heros Hand 1” from August Wilhelmsson
Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro.
1:30 - Recap.
2:45 - Episode begins.
9:38 - Ancestral ashes.
15:13 - Two heads are better than one.
20:18 - Destination of destiny.
27:01 - Errant errands.
34:28 - A place of forgiveness.
46:07 - Sanctuary.
50:44 - Next time...
Cast
DM - Klouse (twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Faye (twitter.com/FaeSpiritscribe)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Felix - George
Meli - Katie
Vesper - Swan (twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
52min
July 17, 2020 Episode Eighty-Four: Prayers Answered - Part Two
In the wake of Hex’s fall, Nymunet rises up in revelry, but not all are in a mood for celebration. The leaders of the city encounter a challenge to their status quo, and the Bronze Scales discuss their new knowledge of the ramifications of the Gate’s destruction. Amethystus offers aid and encourages the heroes to screw their courage to the sticking place. Felix reluctantly acknowledges his feelings, Ellory expresses hers at long last, and Vesper finally hears the one voice she’s longed for most.
Music: “They Came From the Sky” by August Wilhelmsson
Time Stamps
0:00 - Previously...
0:45 - Episode begins.
11:48 - In summary...
17:07 - Of the essence.
22:29 - Lines drawn.
30:52 - Looking ahead.
36:11 - A prayer.
40:53 - Heard.
44:44 - Heart to heart.
53:25 - A distant call.
58:43 - Outro.
Cast
DM - Klouse (twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Faye (twitter.com/FaeSpiritscribe)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Felix - George
Meli - Katie
Vesper - Swan (twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
1h
July 15, 2020 Episode Eighty-Four: Prayers Answered - Part One
In the wake of Hex’s fall, Nymunet rises up in revelry, but not all are in a mood for celebration. The leaders of the city encounter a challenge to their status quo, and the Bronze Scales discuss their new knowledge of the ramifications of the Gate’s destruction. Amethystus offers aid and encourages the heroes to screw their courage to the sticking place. Felix reluctantly acknowledges his feelings, Ellory expresses hers at long last, and Vesper finally hears the one voice she’s longed for most.
Theme Song: “Returning to Camp” by Magnus Ringblom
Other Music: “Heros Hand 1” from August Wilhelmsson
Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro.
1:30 - Recap.
5:19 - Episode begins.
13:39 - Assholes and apologies.
17:16 - Rewards in the Rotunda.
22:48 - (Super)natural enhancement.
27:05 - To the victors go the spoils.
34:13 - Seeing red.
41:45 - Dungeons & Accounting.
52:52 - The way ahead.
1:19:42 - Next time...
Cast
DM - Klouse (twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Faye (twitter.com/FaeSpiritscribe)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Felix - George
Meli - Katie
Vesper - Swan (twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
1h 21min

FAQs about Back to the Story:

How many episodes does Back to the Story have?

The podcast currently has 175 episodes available.