So You Want To Be A Hero

Episode 6 : A Place Called Home

The journey brings our unified party to the peaceful village of Seleanas, offering a much-needed moment of rest before the road ahead. In the quiet comfort of the chocobo ranch, the group shares a warm hearth and a good bowl of soup with Sunni’s grandparents, Calliope and Barnabas Lark. Away from the dangers of the wilds, walls finally begin to come down. Sunni and Rai find their relationship blossoming into something entirely new, while Illaria and Karagin share a quiet, profound conversation, questioning what truly lies beyond the hymns and teachings. With a fleeting night of peace behind them, the guardians prepare themselves for the truth that waits on the horizon.

Cast & Crew

• Mere (@ohhellomere) as Mensun (Sunni)

• Justin (@gmjustin) as Ramerro (Rai)

• Pyreiia (@pyreiia) as Illaria

• Took (@tookiguess) as Karagin

• Brad Silman (@herocast_atx) as The Storyteller

Music & Audio Credits

Featured Covers: A special thank you to TPR (@tprpiano) and Roxanne Genot (@roxthecellist) for granting permission to feature their Final Fantasy X covers from A Fleeting Dream and Tranquil Days

Original Composition: Original Final Fantasy X themes composed by Nobuo Uematsu.

Additional Music: Background audio and supporting tracks provided by Epidemic Sounds.

Including :

To Zanardkand by TPR and Roxane Genot

Yuna’s Theme by TPR and Roxane Genot

A Song for the Moon by Headlund

Hoist the Colours Buccaneers by Christoffer Moe Diltevsen

Highland Hymn by Bonnie Grace

Song for Adam by Infinity Ripple

Robin Adair by Bonnie Grace

Elder by Headlund

Kattegatt by Christian Nanzell

Thunder Plains by TPR 

Falling Leaves by Jon Algar

So You Want To Be A Hero Presents : Shattered Calm is an actual play podcast powered by the Daggerheart tabletop roleplaying system. Final Fantasy X, its setting, lore, and original music are registered trademarks and copyright of Square Enix. All rights reserved to Square Enix.

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Episode 5 : Because of You

The dust settles and the road opens up. In this quieter, character-driven chapter, the two distinct parties finally take a breath to formally introduce themselves. Sunni and Rai shed light on their shared history as chocobo ranchers, while Karagin and Illaria uncover the surprising truth of their previous, fateful meeting. As the group navigates their differences and a moving poem entitled "Because of You" is shared, they make a solemn, unified vow: to stand as Illaria’s guardians and see her journey through to the end.

Cast & Crew

• Mere (@ohhellomere) as Mensun

• Justin (@gmjustin) as Ramerro

• Pyreiia (@pyreiia) as Illaria

• Took (@tookiguess) as Karagin

• Brad Silman (@herocast_atx) as The Storyteller

Music & Audio Credits

• Featured Covers: A special thank you to TPR (@tprpiano) and Roxanne Genot (@roxthecellist) for granting permission to feature their Final Fantasy X covers from A Fleeting Dream and Tranquil Days.

• Original Composition: Original Final Fantasy X themes composed by Nobuo Uematsu.

• Additional Music: Background audio and supporting tracks provided by Epidemic Sound.

  This episode features the following tracks:

  To Zankardkand by TPR and Roxane Genot

  Kattegatt by Christian Nanzell

  Songs for Adam by Infinity Ripple

  Back to the Wild by Pastis

  Natural Wonders by Amaranth Cove

  Shallow Oceans by Kim Aspen 

  Yuna’s Theme by TPR and Roxane Genot

  
  

So You Want To Be A Hero Presents: Shattered Calm is an actual play podcast powered by the Daggerheart tabletop roleplaying system. Final Fantasy X, its setting, lore, and original music are registered trademarks and copyright of Square Enix. All rights reserved to Square Enix.

Follow Us: @herocast_atx on Instagram, Bluesky, and Threads.

Ep 4 : No Turning Back.

Following the revelation of a secret route left behind by a Jasper and High Summoner Gandof , the group steps off the path and moves closer to the truth. However, defying the teachings of Yevon comes with a heavy price. Our heroes find themselves locked in a fight with the church's Warrior Monk, Jorum. Forced into a desperate fight for survival, the clash tests their faith, their boundaries, and their morality, pushing them to take actions they never thought themselves capable of.

Cast & Crew

• Mere (@ohhellomere) as Mensun

• Justin (@gmjustin) as Ramerro

• Pyreiia (@pyreiia) as Illaria

• Took (@tookiguess) as Karagin

• Brad Silman (@herocast_atx) as The Storyteller

Music & Audio Credits

• Featured Covers: A special thank you to TPR (@tprpiano) and Roxanne Genot (@roxthecellist) for granting permission to feature their Final Fantasy X covers from A Fleeting Dream and Tranquil Days.

• Original Composition: Original Final Fantasy X themes composed by Nobuo Uematsu.

• Additional Music: Background audio and supporting tracks provided by Epidemic Sound.

  Including:

  
  

  To Zankardkand by TPR and Roxane Genot

  Halls of Titans by Hampus Naeslius 

  Together We Stand by Bonnie Grace

  A Soft Trace by Megan Wofford

  Hoist the Colours Buccaneers by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen 

  Patricide by TPR

  Yuna’s Theme by TPR and Roxane Genot

  
  

So You Want To Be A Hero Presents: Shattered Calm is an actual play podcast powered by the Daggerheart. Final Fantasy X, its setting, lore, and original music are registered trademarks and copyright of Square Enix. All rights reserved to Square Enix.

This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+

Our crew of delvers collect needed supplies and venture once more into the Verboten. Hot on the tail of King the group learns that on this excursion they very well may be the pray. Taking time to move slowly and carefully the group ventures forth.

Cast:

Meg Van Pelt as Lee-Ana

Emily Robinson as Blis Ovi

Laus Weindel as Pak

Davis McQueen as Kipper Greenskin

Brad Silman as Vidal

John Garza as The Storyteller.

Art designed by Brad Silman

Edited by John Garza

Music from Epidemic Sounds & Monument Studios

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Ep 3 : The Sending

In the harrowing aftermath of Sin’s destruction of Avalon and the defeat of High Maester Thibaut Vaan, the silence left behind weighs heavily on the ruins. As one of the few remaining summoners near the coast, Illaria must perform the Sending to grant peace to the unsent souls drifting over the water. Meanwhile, Sunni and Rai carry a mysterious box pledged to Jasper, searching for a summoner worthy of taking it. When their paths cross with Illaria and Karigan, the contents inside reveal a secret route hidden from High Summoner Gandof himself—a dangerous trail that could lead straight to the truth behind the calm.

Cast & Crew

• Mere (@ohhellomere) as Mensun

• Justin (@gmjustin) as Ramerro

• Pyreiia (@pyreiia) as Illaria

• Took (@tookiguess) as Karagin

• Brad Silman (@herocast_atx) as The Storyteller

Music & Audio Credits

• Featured Covers: A special thank you to TPR (@tprpiano) and Roxanne Genot (@roxthecellist) for granting permission to feature their Final Fantasy X covers from A Fleeting Dream and Tranquil Days.

• Original Composition: Original Final Fantasy X themes composed by Nobuo Uematsu.

• Additional Music: Background audio and supporting tracks provided by Epidemic Sound.

  Including:

  Song of Adam by Infinity Ripple

  Something Darker - Spectacles Wallet and Watch

  To Zanarkand by TPR and Roxane Genot

  A Fleeting Dream by TPR

  The Weight of Silence by Jakob Ahlborn

  Shrines by David Celeste

  Remove the Complexities by Peter Sandberg

  Moon Child by Bonnie Grace

  For the Weary by Bonnie Grace

  Halls of Titans by Hampus Naeselius

  Yuna's Theme by TPR and Roxane Genot

  
  

So You Want To Be A Hero Presents: Shattered Calm is an actual play podcast powered by the Daggerheart. Final Fantasy X, its setting, lore, and original music are registered trademarks and copyright of Square Enix. All rights reserved to Square Enix.

Ep 2: A Fleeting Dream 

After confronting High Maester Thibaut Vaan about the Sin Spawn hidden in the church's cellar, the Summoner Illaria and her guardian Karigan find themselves forced into a battle with the high-ranking official. Meanwhile, on the beach, Minsun and Ramiro celebrate their hard-won victory over the Merchant King Ghalio alongside their friend Jasper, learning the bittersweet history of High Summoner Gandof and his ultimate sacrifices. But in Spira, peace is always fragile—and this calm is about to shatter.

Cast & Crew

• Mere (@ohhellomere) as Minsun

• Justin (@gmjustin) as Ramiro

• Pyreiia (@pyreiia) as Ilaria

• Took (@tookiguess) as Karigan

• Brad Silman (@herocast_atx) as The Storyteller

Music & Audio Credits

Featured Covers: A special thank you to TPR (@tprpiano) and Roxanne Genot (@roxthecellist) for granting permission to feature their Final Fantasy X covers from A Fleeting Dream and Tranquil Days.

Original Composition: Original Final Fantasy X themes composed by Nobuo Uematsu.

Additional Music: Background audio and supporting tracks provided by Epidemic Sound.

Including:

Battle Theme by TPR

Falling Leaves by Jon Algar

Song of Prayer by TPR

Songs for Adam by Infinity Ripple

Something Darker by Spectacles Wallet and Watch

The Great War by Jon Bjork

The Trial by Jon Bjork

To Zanarkand by TPR and Roxane Genot

Yuna's Theme by TPR and Roxane Genot

So You Want To Be A Hero Presents: Shattered Calm is an actual play podcast powered by the Daggerheart tabletop roleplaying system. Final Fantasy X, its setting, lore, and original music are registered trademarks and copyright of Square Enix. All rights reserved to Square Enix.

Ep 1: The Calm Before the Storm

Fifteen years after High Summoner Gandof brought peace to Spira, the city of Avalon prepares to celebrate. Illaria, a summoner hailing from Bevelle, arrives alongside her guardian, Karigan. Meanwhile, chocobo ranchers Minsun and Ramiro travel to town eyeing a lucrative deal with a local Merchant King. Joined by fate on the eve of tragedy, both pairs soak in the quiet moments of the festival—unaware that the life they know is about to change forever.

Cast & Crew

• Mere (@ohhellomere) as Minsun

• Justin (@gmjustin) as Ramiro

• Pyreiia (@pyreiia) as Ilaria

• Took (@tookiguess) as Karigan

• Brad Silman (@herocast_atx) as The Storyteller

Music & Audio Credits

Featured Covers: A special thank you to TPR (@tprpiano) and Roxanne Genot (@roxthecellist) for granting permission to feature their Final Fantasy X covers from A Fleeting Dream and Tranquil Days.

Original Composition: Original Final Fantasy X themes composed by Nobuo Uematsu.

Additional Music: Background audio and supporting tracks provided by Epidemic Sound.

Including :

A Celtic Blessing by Bonnie Grace

Highland Hymn by Bonnie Grace

For the Weary by Bonnie Grace

Hoist the Colours Buccaneers  by Christoffer Moe Diltevsen

Last Frontier by Hampus Naeselius

Longing for Springtime by Jon Algar

Sail the Sky by Rachel Sandy

Something Darker by Spectacles Wallet and Watch 

The Thirst by Belladone Strings

Time Zone by Gavin Luke 

Warning Signal by Max Ansen

So You Want To Be A Hero Presents: Shattered Calm is an actual play podcast powered by the Daggerheart tabletop roleplaying system. Final Fantasy X, its setting, lore, and original music are registered trademarks and copyright of Square Enix. All rights reserved to Square Enix.

This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+

Lee-Ana, Pak, Kipp and Bliss awaken from an eventful night in the Hamlet. Preparing themselves for their second delve in to the Verboten Vidal rejoins the group for breakfast before adventuring forth to procure supplies.

Cast:

Meg Van Pelt as Lee-Ana

Emily Robinson as Blis Ovi

Laus Weindel as Pak

Davis McQueen as Kipper Greenskin

Brad Silman as Vidal

John Garza as The Storyteller.

Art designed by Brad Silman

Edited by John Garza

Music from Epidemic Sounds & Monument Studios

Please Follows us on instagram, threads, and bluesky @herocast_atx

This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+

Lee-Ana, Pak, Kipp and Bliss continue to explore the Hamlet. They are show both sides of life as a delver. Before catching a glimpse of what awaits them at the end of that "life". Pak decides with the secret spilled there is no sense in waiting to introduce the new upstarts to the most...important person in all of Driftmore...at least to the delvers.

Cast:

Meg Van Pelt as Lee-Ana

Emily Robinson as Blis Ovi

Laus Weindel as Pak

Davis McQueen as Kipper Greenskin

Brad Silman as Vidal

John Garza as The Storyteller.

Art designed by Brad Silman

Edited by John Garza

Music from Epidemic Sounds

Mental Illness

Jay Varton

The Carrion

Rachel Sandy

Midnight Hour

Vicki Vox

The Haunted

Luella Gren

Eyes Watching by Eden Avery

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Welcome to the epic finale of Signals: The Oakhaven Incident!

This is it—the final stand. With Oakhaven hanging in the balance and the alien threat reaching its climax, three best friends must risk everything to save their town—and each other. Will anyone make it out unchanged?

As we reach the end of our story, a quick heads-up: this final episode contains our most intense content yet, including severe body horror, irreversible body possession, high-stakes character peril, graphic violence, and psychological distress.

This finale is strictly intended for mature audiences. Take care of yourself while listening, and feel free to step away or take breaks if the horror gets to be too much.

• Brad Silman | Storyteller

• Kelly as Evan | Follow Kelly @thekellhop

• Yuri as Val | Follow Yuri @Yuriandthebeast

• Miguel as Mack | Follow Miguel @miguel_classico

This nightmare was made possible by these amazing creators:

System: Daggerheart created by Darrington Press

Supplement: How’s My Driving by DNGN CLUB | Follow @dngnclub

Audio: All music and sound effects provided by Epidemic Sound.

Final Track : Stargazer by The Wall Chargers (Landon Llyod Miller)

Thank you so much for joining us on this wild, terrifying ride. If you loved the campaign, please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review on your podcast app, and tell a fellow tabletop fan about the show!

Until the next signal calls... take care of yourselves out there, trust no one, and stay safe.