Shadow of the Cabal

By @sotcpod

What's Shadow of the Cabal about?

Exploring high tension, high drama, and high intrigue through RPG play. We explore a variety of games and stories, but our focus is characterization, quality, and cliffhangers.

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Shadow of the Cabal episodes:

02.15.2019
Song of the Crane - Episode 2: Meet Me Halfway
The advisors of Seawatch Castle make their way to the Shrine of Hotei, and must resolve what they find there. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Additional Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ shadowofthecabal.com Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG Academy Podcast. If...
02.01.2019
Song of the Crane - Episode 0.5: Character Creation + 20 Questions
We go through our 20 Questions to make characters for Song of the Crane. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Additional Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ shadowofthecabal.com Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG Academy Podcast. If you're having fun, you're doing it...
01.31.2019
Song of the Crane - Episode 0: Rokugan 101 + L5R 5th Edition
Tanner and Amelia go over what you need to know about Rokugan and L5R 5th Edition to listen to Song of the Crane. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Additional Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ shadowofthecabal.com Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG...
01.25.2019
Burning Frontier - Postmortem and Final Thoughts
We close the book on Burning Frontier with some lessons learned about homebrew worldbuilding, player secrets, reveals, and our thoughts about the system and campaign. See you all in L5R 5e. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Shadow of the Cabal is...
01.18.2019
Burning Frontier - Episode 7: The Last Wish
The posse finally catches up to Euphemia Stagg, and must render their judgement on her lives, and their own. Thank you to Devon for all her help with this series. You can find Devon's work at devongeorgestudios.com. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us...
01.04.2019
Burning Frontier - Episode 6: Old Blood
At the Obelisk of Rubati, the posse is stuck in a standoff between Sadie Dalton and the deathless Hayem. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG Academy Podcast. If you're having...
12.24.2018
Christmas Special: The Grateful Eight
PLEASE ENJOY THESE NOTES AFTER THE EPISODE TO AVOID ANY SPOILERS Thank you for listening to this Christmas cross-over special. This has been a joint production by Shadow of the Cabal and Sounds Like Crowes. You can find their individual podcasts...
12.21.2018
Burning Frontier - Episode 5: A Shade Too Lonesome
The posse is on the trail of Stagg, making headway to the Obelisk of Rubati. What will their souls truly desire? Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG Academy Podcast. If...
12.15.2018
Burning Frontier - Stagg's Path II
Stagg struggles with her underlings as she flees into the desert. Thank you to Devon for voicing Stagg. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG Academy Podcast. If you're having fun, you're...
12.14.2018
Burning Frontier - Ramadi's Path II
The unquiet dead have stories yet to tell. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG Academy Podcast. If you're having fun, you're doing it right.
12.08.2018
Burning Frontier - Stagg's Path I
Hounded by her pursuers, Euphemia Stagg must make a choice. Thank you to Devon for voicing Stagg. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG Academy Podcast. If you're having fun, you're doing...
12.07.2018
Burning Frontier - Episode 4: Sour Ridge
The posse makes their way into the forsaken town of Sour Ridge to try and get a lead on what Stagg was up to. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG...
12.01.2018
Burning Frontier - Ramadi's Path I
The Stagg leaves many trails. The Lodge is there to track them all. soundslikecrowes.com Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG Academy Podcast. If you're having fun, you're doing it right.
11.23.2018
Burning Frontier - Episode 3: One Way Ticket
The posse gets word that Stagg was last seen headed towards the town of Sour Ridge, so they begin preparations to chase their quarry out across the desert. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Shadow of the Cabal is a proud...
11.14.2018
Acadecon 2018 Wrap-Up
We go over the fun we had at Acadecon 2018! GoopYear #ObliterateTheTaint #HorseNightmares #ShuJenga #ToiletScreams Discussion Points: Descent Into Midnight, Wushu (Oops All Rangers!), Capers, Call of Cthulhu (Amidst the Ancient Trees), Hangin with buds, Edifice, The Game That Shall Not Be...
11.09.2018
Burning Frontier - Episode 2: Asleep in the Sands
Dropped into the realm of the ancient dead, our posse needs to get up, out, and into the sunlight again. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG Academy Podcast. If you're...
10.26.2018
Burning Frontier - Episode 1: Dead in the Dust
Three bounty hunters are on the trail of the horse thief known as the Coyote, in the unforgiving sands of the Burning Frontier. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG Academy...
10.12.2018
Burning Frontier - Episode 0: Overview and Character Creation
Amelia, Dakota, Justin, Ryan, and Tanner sit down to create characters and give an overview for the new campaign, Burning Frontier. Follow us on twitter: twitter.com/sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Music: http://www.purple-planet.com/ Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG Academy Podcast. If...
10.05.2018
SOTC Plays the L5R Beginner Box (Part 2 of 2)
As our young samurai continue their way through the Topaz Championship, suspicious activities are beginning to come to light. Follow us on twitter: @sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Music: http://www.purple-planet.com Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG Academy Podcast...
09.28.2018
SOTC Plays the L5R Beginner Box (Part 1 of 2)
The gang sits down to play through the Beginner Box of the new edition of L5R. A group of young samurai make their way to the Topaz Championship for their gempuku. What trials will await them? Follow us on twitter: @sotcpod Support us...
09.21.2018
L5R Developer Interview with Katrina Ostrander
Amelia and Tanner sit down with Katrina Ostrander, one of the lead designers of the forthcoming 5th Edition of L5R from Fantasy Flight Games. We chat what it's like to transition from GMing to game design, L5R's past, being the...
09.14.2018
Blood Money - Session 3 After Action Report + Campaign Postmortem
With the campaign over, Dakota, Justin, Amelia, and Tanner sit down and discuss the Blood Money campaign as a whole, and try to learn some lessons from it. Dakota - GM Amelia - Fiona Callaghan Justin - Irene Howland Tanner - Max Brennwald Ryan -...
09.07.2018
Blood Money - Episode 9: The Picture of Dorian Gray
There's only one thing left to do. Kill the vampire Dorian Gray. Dakota - GM Amelia - Fiona Callaghan Justin - Irene Howland Tanner - Max Brennwald Ryan - Prosper Gagne Mina - Devon George Special thank you to Dakota for producing and running this series. Music was...
08.24.2018
Blood Money - Episode 8: The Devil's Bargain
The crew flees Anzio with the Scrolls of Dionysus. Now they just have to put themselves back together, sort out their issues, and hunt and kill Dorian Gray. Dakota - GM Amelia - Fiona Callaghan Justin - Irene Howland Tanner - Max Brennwald Ryan -...
08.10.2018
Blood Money - Episode 7: Burnout
Gunfire erupts at the masquerade. The crew needs to get the scrolls from the auction, and get the fuck out of Anzio. Dakota - GM Amelia - Fiona Callaghan Justin - Irene Howland Tanner - Max Brennwald Ryan - Prosper Gagne Special thank you to Dakota...
08.03.2018
Blood Money - Session 2 After Action Report
Session 2 is under our belt, and Tanner and Dakota once again return to chat about how things went, our successes, and our areas of improvement when it comes to playing and running an AP series. Dakota - GM Amelia - Fiona...
07.27.2018
Blood Money - Episode 6: Paper Faces
The crew escapes the heat of the Vatican and takes a detour to Anzio for a masquerade ball, hoping to get their hands on something that will betray Dorian Gray's weakness.+ Dakota - GM Amelia - Fiona Callaghan Justin - Irene Howland Tanner -...
07.13.2018
Blood Money - Episode 5: The Vatican Job
The Roll4Change stream supports The Trevor Project, and begins on July 14 at 3PM CST. Ryan's game starts at 8PM CST. Please tune in and support a great cause: https://www.twitch.tv/roll4change Get your SOTC Merch, with 100% of all proceeds supporting the ACLU: https://teespring.com/stores/shadow-of-the-cabal-merch The...
06.29.2018
Blood Money - Episode 4: All Roads Lead to Rome
The trail of the vampires leads the crew to the heart of Rome, where they begin work to crack into Vatican Bank. But something else stalks the streets of the ancient city... Dakota - GM Amelia - Fiona Callaghan Justin - Irene Howland Tanner...
06.22.2018
Blood Money - Session 1 After Action Report
Dakota and Tanner sit down after playing the first session of Blood Money in Night's Black Agents, and do some self-reflection and analysis as Dakota goes through GMing his first Actual Play series. Special thank you to Dakota for producing and...
06.15.2018
Blood Money - Episode 3: High Stakes
Everything is about to go pear-shaped at the Jewel of the Adriatic, and the crew will need to kick it into high gear: Get in the vault, get the money, don't get eaten by a vampire. Special thank you to Dakota...
06.01.2018
Blood Money - Episode 2: Always Bet on Red
Special thank you to Dakota for producing and running this series. Get K to Acadecon: https://www.gofundme.com/acadecon-funds The crew makes landfall at the Jewel of the Adriatic, and begins casing the joint for the heist. But at the casino, darker forces prowl the...
05.25.2018
SOTC Chats with Sounds Like Crowes
On this very special, very hefty episode, Tanner and Ryan sit down and have a lengthy chat with Caleb and Camron from the Sounds Like Crowes podcast, an AP show that plays in the Deadlands Reloaded system. Tanner and Ryan are...
05.18.2018
Blood Money - Episode 1: Red Seas, Red Skies
A crew is gathered. The plans are made. The score: The Jewel of the Adriatic. Special thank you to Dakota for producing and running this series. Get Kendall to Acadecon: https://www.gofundme.com/acadecon-funds Mina is played by Devon. Music was created by my good friend Jake,...
05.11.2018
Blood Money - Episode 0: Overview and Character Creation
In Episode 0 of our new Blood Money campaign in Night's Black Agents, we explain the basics of the system and dive into character creation. Special thank you to Dakota for producing and running this series. Mina is played by Devon. Music was...
04.06.2018
Holy Matrimony with RPG Lessons Learned (Part 2/2)
Tanner ran his favorite L5R adventure for Dusty, Brian, and Mike of the RPG Lessons Learned podcast! Listen to some newbies' first foray into L5R 4e. In this episode, we wrap up the mystery and have our brief closing thoughts. Check out...
04.06.2018
Holy Matrimony with RPG Lessons Learned (Part 1/2)
Tanner ran his favorite L5R adventure for Dusty, Brian, and Mike of the RPG Lessons Learned podcast! Listen to some newbies' first foray into L5R 4e. In this episode, we make our introductions, and the gang begins investigating the mystery in...
04.01.2018
What's Coming Next?
Tanner gives the quick-run down on what's coming next from the podcast. Follow us on twitter: @sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Check out our new site: shadowofthecabal.com Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG Academy Podcast Network. If you're...
03.18.2018
SOTC Postmortem - Looking Forward, Q+A (Part 3/3)
In Part 3 of the postmortem on the Shadow of the Cabal campaign, we give a sneak preview about what's coming next from the podcast, and the two (2!) new L5R campaigns that we have in the works. At the...
03.17.2018
SOTC Postmortem - The Characters (Part 2/3)
In Part 2 of the postmortem on the Shadow of the Cabal campaign, we talk about the player characters. Ryan, Dakota, and Justin talk about their influences, their character arcs, struggles, and triumphs as players, and what it means to...
03.16.2018
SOTC Postmortem - The Campaign (Part 1/3)
In Part 1 of the postmortem on the Shadow of the Cabal campaign, we talk about the campaign itself: the ending, favorite moments, regrets, loose threads, GM advice, player advice, and more. Follow us on twitter: @sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Shadow...
02.23.2018
Epilogue
The wheel keeps turning. Follow us on twitter: @sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG Academy Podcast Network. If you're having fun, you're doing it right.
02.09.2018
Episode 47
The end of an era. Follow us on twitter: @sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG Academy Podcast Network. If you're having fun, you're doing it right.
01.26.2018
Episode 46
Now that the yoriki know that Otomo Genta is just a cover, they aim to strike at the heart of the Kolat in Toshi Ranbo to discover their aims. Follow us on twitter: @sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Shadow of the Cabal...
01.22.2018
L5R GM Chat (with Arielle of Shadows in the West)
Tanner sits down with Arielle, the GM of the L5R campaign Shadows in the West, to talk GMing L5R, playing for public, making an AU, and more! Sorry about my voice, I was fighting a pretty heavy cold. Shadows in the West:...
01.12.2018
Episode 45
The trio tug on the thread of the Kolat's magical research, following the conspiracy's schemes to the very heart of the Emerald Empire. Follow us on twitter: @sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the...
12.28.2017
Episode 44
The trio travels to the village of Yamasura to solve the mystery surrounding Kitsuki's father, and hopefully put his spirit to rest. Follow us on twitter: @sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of the RPG...
12.15.2017
Episode 43
Winter is over, and Kitsuki, Bayushi, and Usagi head back to their homes in the mainland to begin the next steps in their lives. Follow us on twitter: @sotcpod Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/sotcpod Shadow of the Cabal is a proud member of...
12.09.2017
Year 1 Synopsis
If you're completely new to the show and L5R, we recommend you listen to Episode 0: Rokugan 101 and then this one, to catch up on the story so far. We recap the events of the first year of Shadow of...
12.08.2017
Year 1 Retrospective
This episode contains SPOILERS for all of SOTC up until this point. Now that the first year (in-game and out-of-game) of Shadow of the Cabal has come and gone, we gather around to talk about our thoughts on Year 1 of...

What's Shadow of the Cabal about?

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Shadow of the Cabal episodes:

Song of the Crane - Episode 2: Meet Me Halfway

Song of the Crane - Episode 0.5: Character Creation + 20 Questions

Song of the Crane - Episode 0: Rokugan 101 + L5R 5th Edition

Burning Frontier - Postmortem and Final Thoughts

Burning Frontier - Episode 7: The Last Wish

Burning Frontier - Episode 6: Old Blood

Christmas Special: The Grateful Eight

Burning Frontier - Episode 5: A Shade Too Lonesome

Burning Frontier - Stagg's Path II

Burning Frontier - Ramadi's Path II

Burning Frontier - Stagg's Path I

Burning Frontier - Episode 4: Sour Ridge

Burning Frontier - Ramadi's Path I

Burning Frontier - Episode 3: One Way Ticket

Acadecon 2018 Wrap-Up

Burning Frontier - Episode 2: Asleep in the Sands

Burning Frontier - Episode 1: Dead in the Dust

Burning Frontier - Episode 0: Overview and Character Creation

SOTC Plays the L5R Beginner Box (Part 2 of 2)

SOTC Plays the L5R Beginner Box (Part 1 of 2)

L5R Developer Interview with Katrina Ostrander

Blood Money - Session 3 After Action Report + Campaign Postmortem

Blood Money - Episode 9: The Picture of Dorian Gray

Blood Money - Episode 8: The Devil's Bargain

Blood Money - Episode 7: Burnout

Blood Money - Session 2 After Action Report

Blood Money - Episode 6: Paper Faces

Blood Money - Episode 5: The Vatican Job

Blood Money - Episode 4: All Roads Lead to Rome

Blood Money - Session 1 After Action Report

Blood Money - Episode 3: High Stakes

Blood Money - Episode 2: Always Bet on Red

SOTC Chats with Sounds Like Crowes

Blood Money - Episode 1: Red Seas, Red Skies

Blood Money - Episode 0: Overview and Character Creation

Holy Matrimony with RPG Lessons Learned (Part 2/2)

Holy Matrimony with RPG Lessons Learned (Part 1/2)

What's Coming Next?

SOTC Postmortem - Looking Forward, Q+A (Part 3/3)

SOTC Postmortem - The Characters (Part 2/3)

SOTC Postmortem - The Campaign (Part 1/3)

Epilogue

Episode 47

Episode 46

L5R GM Chat (with Arielle of Shadows in the West)

Episode 45

Episode 44

Episode 43

Year 1 Synopsis

Year 1 Retrospective