In this episode, Luke has a strange and puzzling morning encounter at the diner with Gladys, leaving him uncertain if he saw her or perhaps her twin. The Travelers finally set a course out of Bakersfield, but a nearly deserted gas station, staffed by an elderly worker, presents new challenges. Ryan’s curiosity draws him into an unusual game with a massive, smiling drone—a game that seems far more complicated than expected.

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg
• Imani, played by Naya

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

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The episode opens with Luke having his own encounter with George and Gladys that leaves him unnerved. Afterward, the Travelers find themselves in a tense standoff with a gang called the Oil Rats as they desperately try to escape Bakersfield. A risky negotiation with the gang’s leader, Rusty Ray, tests the group's resolve. As tensions rise, the Travelers must decide how far they’re willing to go to fix their car and continue their journey—at a cost far greater than expected.

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg
• Imani, played by Naya

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

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⁠https://beacons.ai/electricstatepod⁠

At the Dustbowl Diner, the Travelers' encounter with the strange owner, George, takes a dark turn when Ryan is taken to the kitchen and nearly trapped. With Harold's help, they manage to escape, only to face more unsettling offers of "help" the next morning. As tensions rise, Luke and Imani make a bold decision: it’s time to steal a vehicle and get out.

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg
• Imani, played by Naya

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

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Listen on all major platforms.

⁠https://beacons.ai/electricstatepod⁠

Stranded on the outskirts of Bakersfield, the Travelers struggle to get their car started, watching helplessly as Katherine is driven away by her husband. With no help from passing vehicles, they are forced to walk into a desolate and eerie city. There, they find refuge at a peculiar motel, The Roadside Rest, run by the unsettlingly cheerful Gladys Johnson. As tensions simmer between Katherine and her husband, a mysterious warning from Gladys leaves an ominous feeling hanging in the air.

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg
• Imani, played by Naya

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

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Listen on all major platforms.

⁠https://beacons.ai/electricstatepod⁠

In this episode of, the Travelers successfully navigate the unsettling encounter with the neuroscape-entranced construction workers blocking their path. However, as they continue their journey, tensions rise when Katherine realizes that her estranged husband has been following them in his own car.

A few hours down the road, the Travelers' vehicle begins to smoke, forcing them to pull over as the engine overheats. With nowhere else to turn, Katherine decides to confront her husband, seeking both his help and closure. But the encounter takes a dark turn when he locks her in his car and begins driving toward the city of Bakersfield, determined to stop her at any cost.

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg
• Imani, played by Naya

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

Welcome to The Electric State: The Path to Dawn, a gripping tabletop roleplaying podcast led by GM Maia. Set in a dystopian, alternate 1997, our Travelers are drawn together by fate, each with a mysterious reason to reach San Francisco. In this first episode, we are introduced to our cast of characters, learning their individual motivations and secrets.

Join us every week as we explore a world where technology and reality blur, and the quest for meaning drives our characters through a landscape of danger and discovery.

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg
• Imani, played by Naya

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

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