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  • Episode 262 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Thirty-Six of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
    This episode carries content warnings for arcane visions/disassociation.
    Crossroads takes flight again. Ash has a brief vision of a map and a symbol. Ring recaps the last week and their misadventures, then the crew realizes that they’re being watched by a young Porter who knows more than they’ve let on.
    “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien (@therisingtithes) GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes (@valerievaldes), Iori Kusano (@iorikusano), Jeoi Gawain Lin (@thisismydasein), and our own Michael R. Underwood (@mikerunderwood). Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/)
    If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind-the-scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!).
    You can watch our other series “Splendour and Shadow” (playing Rebel Crown by Michael Dunn-O’Conner), at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron
    This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!
    32 min
  • Episode 261 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Thirty-Five of The Case of the Cindered Seal!

    This episode carries content warnings for arcane visions/disassociation.

    Crossroads takes flight again. Ash has a brief vision of a map and a symbol. Ring recaps the last week and their misadventures, then the crew realizes that they’re being watched by a young Porter who knows more than they’ve let on.

    “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien (@therisingtithes) GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes (@valerievaldes), Iori Kusano (@iorikusano), Jeoi Gawain Lin (@thisismydasein), and our own Michael R. Underwood (@mikerunderwood). Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/)

    If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind-the-scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!).
    You can watch our other series “Splendour and Shadow” (playing Rebel Crown by Michael Dunn-O’Conner), at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron
    This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!


    46 min
  • Episode 260 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Thirty-Four of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
    This episode carries content warnings for recovery from physical injury, memories of childhood trauma, and food anxiety.

    The Strange Friends try to make merry as best they can. Ash is feeling partially but not all the way better after the day’s ambush and her vision. Melvir asks Skelly about her childhood.














































    “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien (@therisingtithes) GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes (@valerievaldes), Iori Kusano (@iorikusano), Jeoi Gawain Lin (@thisismydasein), and our own Michael R. Underwood (@mikerunderwood). Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/)
    If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind-the-scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!).
    You can watch our other series “Splendour and Shadow” (playing Rebel Crown by Michael Dunn-O’Conner), at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron
    This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso (find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso). As always, thanks for listening!













































    35 min
  • Episode 259 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Thirty-Three of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
    This episode carries a content warning for traumatic associations with fictional holidays and trauma about food/eating.

    The Strange Friends find themselves in the very odd situation of being totally safe and surrounded by friendly faces as Porters’ Day celebrations begin in earnest, but some find it hard to truly relax. The group tries to explain themselves to their hosts. Skelly and Ring struggle with bad memories from Porters’ Days past.





    “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/)

    If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!).

    You can watch our other series “Splendour and Shadow” (playing Rebel Crown by Michael Dunn-O’Conner), at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron\

    This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso – find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso – and thanks as always for listening!


    38 min
  • Episode 258 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Thirty-Two of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
    One of the Porters tries to get fancy as the group approaches Derrn’s warehouse. The Strange Friends find a few more clues as they take stock. Melvir and Truffle react poorly to the unorthodox manner of Crossroads’ visit, leading to yet more property damage.
    “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/)
    If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!).
    You can watch our other series “Splendour and Shadow” (playing Rebel Crown by Michael Dunn-O’Conner), at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron\
    This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso – find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso – and thanks as always for listening!
    49 min
  • Episode 257 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Thirty-One of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
    The Porters escort The Strange Friends to safety. Crossroads discovers more about its existence with a surprising flight to retrieve Melvir, Skelly’s physician friend.


































    “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/)

    If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!).

    You can watch our other series “Splendour and Shadow” (playing Rebel Crown by Michael Dunn-O’Conner), at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron\

    This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso , and thanks as always for listening!





























    30 min
  • Episode 256 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Thirty of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
    After some technical difficulties and a special announcement by Greg, the action continues!
    The gang’s attempt to make a clean getaway falls apart under heavy snow and the chaos of the day. Of the Ash the Flame has an out-of-body experience and finds a new well of strength.
    “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/)
    If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!).
    You can watch our other series “Splendour and Shadow” (playing Rebel Crown by Michael Dunn-O’Conner), at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron
    This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso , and thanks as always for listening!
    58 min
  • Episode 255 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Nine of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
    This episode carries content warnings for combat and injury from magical attacks.
    Ring leads the Porters along the rootfops to try to escort Ash and Crossroads away from the fighting. Crossroads unleashes the crickets.
    “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/)
    If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!).
    You can watch our other series “Splendour and Shadow” (playing Rebel Crown by Michael Dunn-O’Conner), at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron
    This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso , and thanks as always for listening!
    37 min
  • Episode 254 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Eight of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
    This episode carries content warnings for combat, injury, and a detailed description of a fatal shooting.
    Skelly and Ring try to turn the tables on an ambush by mysterious assailants while Tall Friend Crossroads attempts to protect an injured Ash.
    “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/)
    If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!).
    You can watch our other series “Splendour and Shadow” (playing Rebel Crown by Michael Dunn-O’Conner), at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron
    This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso , and thanks as always for listening!
    37 min
  • Episode 253 of Speculate!–Blades in the Dark–Part Twenty-Seven of The Case of the Cindered Seal!
    Skelly and Ring mount a desperate rescue operation and the chaos continues. The Strange Friends’ assailants press in from all sides. Not exactly the Porter’s Day festivities any of them expected.
    “The Case of the Cindered Seal” is a joint production with Greg’s Twitch channel, playing Blades in the Dark by John Harper. Brandon O’Brien GMs for the crew of Valerie Valdes, Iori Kusano, Jeoi Gawain Lin, and our own Michael R. Underwood. Featuring a unique “Fugitives” crew sheet created by Brandon! (Available at https://therisingtithes.itch.io/)
    If you like what you hear, please tune in soon for more actual play content, and please spread the word about the show! Become a subscriber to our Patreon to get even more content (including special episodes, access to behind the scenes videos like GM streams and session zero recordings, plus other bonus episodes!).
    You can watch our other series, “Splendour and Shadow”, at Youtube.com/ArvanEleron and catch new episodes live at Twitch.tv/ArvanEleron
    This episode was edited by the amazing Rudy Basso–find him at https://twitter.com/RudyBasso, and thanks as always for listening!
    32 min

About Speculate

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Speculate is an award-winning actual play TTRPG show starring science fiction & fantasy authors, editors, and more.

Hosted by authors Gregory A. Wilson, Brandon O’Brien, and Michael R. Underwood, the show explores the overlap between different forms of storytelling from prose to games and beyond. They’ve played Blades in the Dark, Girl by Moonlight, Lasers & Feelings, D&D, and more.