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Through the Realm of Light & Shadow - Session Three, Part Two

The team awakes to a startling discovery.  One of their party is missing!  What happened in the middle of the night?  And when a party member refuses to take responsibility, will the situation tear the team apart?

All this and more in our next Role-Play adventure!
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"Through the Realm of Light and Shadow" is an original role-play adventure based in the Lord of the Rings setting.  Check out the original video version here:

https://youtu.be/_-UZbj9irfw

Journey with us and hopefully even be inspired in your own life and faith as you see our team strive to overcome challenges.

Special Note:  Players usually attempt to role-play how they believe their character would act in various situations.  We may not always agree with those responses or actions in real life.

This adventure features laughter and fun banter between the players, however, it also depicts battles and overcoming some challenging situations.  So like the Lords of the Rings movies, we recommend this tale be enjoyed by teenagers and older.

To bring our adventure to life we are using the "Adventures in Middle Earth" core books by Cubicle 7, which is based on the 5e ruleset from D&D.  Find out more about those resources here:

https://www.cubicle7games.com/our-games/adventures-in-middle-earth/
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

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Through the Realm of Light & Shadow - Session Three, Part One

The team has decided to venture further into the Mirkwood.  As they prepare to set out on their long journey it becomes very clear that some team members are better at making preparations than others. 

All this and more in our next Role-Play adventure!
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"Through the Realm of Light and Shadow" is an original role-play adventure based in the Lord of the Rings setting.  Check out the original video version here:

https://youtu.be/D0DgflLpTmg

Journey with us and hopefully even be inspired in your own life and faith as you see our team strive to overcome challenges.

Special Note:  Players usually attempt to role-play how they believe their character would act in various situations.  We may not always agree with those responses or actions in real life.

This adventure features laughter and fun banter between the players, however, it also depicts battles and overcoming some challenging situations.  So like the Lords of the Rings movies, we recommend this tale be enjoyed by teenagers and older.

To bring our adventure to life we are using the "Adventures in Middle Earth" core books by Cubicle 7, which is based on the 5e ruleset from D&D.  Find out more about those resources here:

https://www.cubicle7games.com/our-games/adventures-in-middle-earth/
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

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Through the Realm of Light & Shadow - Session Two, Part Four & Debrief

With all immediate threats behind them, the team faces a difficult decision.  Do they flee to safety?  Or do they dare journey deeper into the heart of the Mirkwood in search of answers? 

Plus our players reflect on their experience from Session Two and some challenges they faced that everyone can apply to everyday life. 

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"Through the Realm of Light and Shadow" is an original role-play adventure based in the Lord of the Rings setting.  Check out the original video version here:

https://youtu.be/8SVUYjBTLVA

Journey with us and hopefully even be inspired in your own life and faith as you see our team strive to overcome challenges.

Special Note:  Players usually attempt to role-play how they believe their character would act in various situations.  We may not always agree with those responses or actions in real life.

This adventure features laughter and fun banter between the players, however, it also depicts battles and overcoming some challenging situations.  So like the Lords of the Rings movies, we recommend this tale be enjoyed by teenagers and older.

To bring our adventure to life we are using the "Adventures in Middle Earth" core books by Cubicle 7, which is based on the 5e ruleset from D&D.  Find out more about those resources here:

https://www.cubicle7games.com/our-games/adventures-in-middle-earth/
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

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Through the Realm of Light & Shadow - Session Two, Part Three

The team had hoped they could sleep off their strenuous journey and regain some of their strength.  However, they awake to the creatures of nightmares.  Surrounded on all sides by gigantic spiders, will the team survive their first night in the Mirkwood?

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"Through the Realm of Light and Shadow" is an original role-play adventure based in the Lord of the Rings setting.  Check out the original video version here:

https://youtu.be/zwrPNT6Y4Ek

Journey with us and hopefully even be inspired in your own life and faith as you see our team strive to overcome challenges.

Special Note:  Players usually attempt to role-play how they believe their character would act in various situations.  We may not always agree with those responses or actions in real life.

This adventure features laughter and fun banter between the players, however, it also depicts battles and overcoming some challenging situations.  So like the Lords of the Rings movies, we recommend this tale be enjoyed by teenagers and older.

To bring our adventure to life we are using the "Adventures in Middle Earth" core books by Cubicle 7, which is based on the 5e ruleset from D&D.  Find out more about those resources here:

https://www.cubicle7games.com/our-games/adventures-in-middle-earth/
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

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Through the Realm of Light & Shadow - Session Two, Part Two

What started as a simple night's watch, turned into so much more.  Have you ever seen a proud dwarf of Middle-earth dangling from a tree by his beard?  Well, this team has in the most hilarious segment yet.
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"Through the Realm of Light and Shadow" is an original role-play adventure based in the Lord of the Rings setting.  Check out the original video version here:

https://youtu.be/etCr4T1u5UE

Journey with us and hopefully even be inspired in your own life and faith as you see our team strive to overcome challenges.

Special Note:  Players usually attempt to role-play how they believe their character would act in various situations.  We may not always agree with those responses or actions in real life.

This adventure features laughter and fun banter between the players, however, it also depicts battles and overcoming some challenging situations.  So like the Lords of the Rings movies, we recommend this tale be enjoyed by teenagers and older.

To bring our adventure to life we are using the "Adventures in Middle Earth" core books by Cubicle 7, which is based on the 5e ruleset from D&D.  Find out more about those resources here:

https://www.cubicle7games.com/our-games/adventures-in-middle-earth/
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

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Part Two - Tabletop Role-Playing Games

Tabletop (or Pen and Paper) Role-Playing Games are increasing in popularity once again.  In our special two-part segment we discuss many things including:

Part One - What is a Tabletop Role-Playing Game?  What can be some positives in playing them?  What are a few concerns that some (especially within faith communities) have had about them?

Part Two - What are some practical ways a person can address the concerns we have highlighted?  How is Shattered Studios utilizing role-playing games to build community, and to even share hope and faith?

Check out the original video versions on our YouTube channel here:
Part One - https://youtu.be/wQD_afSyu4E

Part Two - https://youtu.be/i2lm7ezRZtU

[Topics:  Tabletop Role-Playing Games, Interactive Storytelling, Utilizing New Art Forms for ministry]

[Scripture References:  Romans 14: 14-23, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23]

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Thanks so much for checking out our podcast! Please remember to subscribe for future episodes.

Check out our amazing Lord of the Rings Role-Play series, Through the Realm of Light & Shadow with our audio-only version or with our original video series here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Mn_uVxah_5FhsZEUCPu1TpvIbAUqFrc

Our amazing host, John Weiand, has started his own YouTube channel that focuses on Role-Playing Games and Faith.  Check out his new channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jMKs5eOm6r2nd-Yv2vLow

ShatterCast is a production of Shattered Studios, a non-profit organization that seeks to share hope and faith through the performance, creative, and media arts.

ShatteredStudios.net

Music, Used with Permission: "Hollowed Days"
Original version by Simon Zapata Varela "Imprenta Fragante" featuring Ellie Moreau          https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAAzlwMd86_b_jXSVEzPSw
New release featuring Dustin and Ellie Moreau (aka "Modern Temple")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjE91krd3j0

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Part One - Tabletop Role-Playing Games

Tabletop (or Pen and Paper) Role-Playing Games are increasing in popularity once again.  In our special two-part segment we discuss many things including:

Part One - What is a Tabletop Role-Playing Game?  What can be some positives in playing them?  What are a few concerns that some (especially within faith communities) have had about them? 

Part Two - What are some practical ways a person can address the concerns we have highlighted?  How is Shattered Studios utilizing role-playing games to build community, and to even share hope and faith?

Check out the original video versions on our YouTube channel here:
Part One - https://youtu.be/wQD_afSyu4E

Part Two - https://youtu.be/i2lm7ezRZtU

[Topics:  Tabletop Role-Playing Games, Interactive Storytelling, Utilizing New Art Forms for ministry]

[Scripture References:  Romans 14: 14-23, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23]

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Thanks so much for checking out our podcast! Please remember to subscribe for future episodes.


Check out our amazing Lord of the Rings Role-Play series, Through the Realm of Light & Shadow with our audio-only version or with our original video series here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Mn_uVxah_5FhsZEUCPu1TpvIbAUqFrc

Our amazing host, John Weiand, has started his own YouTube channel that focuses on Role-Playing Games and Faith.  Check out his new channel here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-jMKs5eOm6r2nd-Yv2vLow

ShatterCast is a production of Shattered Studios, a non-profit organization that seeks to share hope and faith through the performance, creative, and media arts.

ShatteredStudios.net

Music, Used with Permission: "Hollowed Days"
Original version by Simon Zapata Varela "Imprenta Fragante" featuring Ellie Moreau          https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpAAzlwMd86_b_jXSVEzPSw
New release featuring Dustin and Ellie Moreau (aka "Modern Temple")
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WjE91krd3j0

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Through the Realm of Light & Shadow - Session Two, Part One

The team has freed themselves from their captors, however, danger still remains.  Will they choose to stay on the open road or seek shelter in the most unlikely of places... the Mirkwood?
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"Through the Realm of Light and Shadow" is an original role-play adventure based in the Lord of the Rings setting.  Check out the original video version here:

https://youtu.be/qrig93wBUO4

Journey with us and hopefully even be inspired in your own life and faith as you see our team strive to overcome challenges.

Special Note:  Players usually attempt to role-play how they believe their character would act in various situations.  We may not always agree with those responses or actions in real life.

This adventure features laughter and fun banter between the players, however, it also depicts battles and overcoming some challenging situations.  So like the Lords of the Rings movies, we recommend this tale be enjoyed by teenagers and older.

To bring our adventure to life we are using the "Adventures in Middle Earth" core books by Cubicle 7, which is based on the 5e ruleset from D&D.  Find out more about those resources here:

https://www.cubicle7games.com/our-games/adventures-in-middle-earth/
https://www.dndbeyond.com/sources/basic-rules

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In this special segment, we have an honest and heartfelt conversation about Racial Tensions in Today's World.  We share some of our personal perspectives in hopes that it might add some additional understanding and healing to this great conversation. 

We cover a lot of important topics in this episode and thought it was important to release it in its entirety.  We have included time stamps if you need to watch over more than one viewing, but we highly recommend you listen to the entire discussion.

You can also catch the original video podcast here:
https://youtu.be/6uINUJ_XHJo

Part One - 0:00 
- Introduction
- Media and Entertainment Industry Response
- Discussion on how artists and creatives can positively help in this area

Part Two - 19:44
- Why is there currently so much hurt and pain in the black community?  
- Peaceful protests vs. riots.  
- A better understanding of why the "black lives matter" slogan continues to be used by some.  
- Thoughts on how Police Departments, Judicial Systems, Government Leaders, the Community, and the Church can respond to the cries for justice

Part Three - 41:35
- We share some of our thoughts on "where we can go from here".  
- And we have a plea for Christians and for those in general who would like to see change during this time.

We definitely don't have all the answers but we hope you will join us in engaging in this important discussion and being committed to sharing healing and hope for all.  Thank you.  

[Scripture References:  John 3: 16, Mark 12: 28-31, Micah 6:8, Philippians 2: 1-4]

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Special Note: Hey everyone, we know a lot has been going on in the world.  Our team is working on some content to respond to that.  

In the meantime, we wanted to release this reflection for those who have been following and enjoying this series.  We truly were amazed by the many lessons you can learn about the need for unity and caring for others through role-playing an adventure together.  

Check out this segment to discover some of the amazing reflections we had including the idea that:  The things we create still ultimately belong to Someone else...  "when I think about the ministries I'm involved in, I keep reminding myself that they aren't my ministry, they are the Lord's.  I want to be able to sit back and watch and be proud of what is happening and not feel like I always have to be in control."

The original video can be seen here:  https://youtu.be/wn1OCzptP6E

Stay safe and be good to one another.   Session Two of our adventure is premiering soon. 

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