SundayQuest: Incursion of the Dark Elves

Lament for the Opticaerion or the Song of Shadow and the Silver Glade

A bonus episode looking ahead to 2026 and plans for our next exciting expansion SundayQuest: Incursion of the Dark Elves and the lore that is being developed for the backstory. Giles McNeill introduces the premise, the lore and outlines what to expect.

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SundayQuest: Vermunté and the Enigma Engine

Quest 1 - Shadows of Vermunté

This is a play-test report of the very first Quest in our new Quest book, Vermunté and the Enigma Engine. Join us as Giles recount the Heroes’ descent beneath Vermunté —where darkness and even silence has power.

Featuring an original Orc Bard’s song of the adventure, sung from the Hero's own perspective. A first taste of the next thrilling instalment of the Yukthorn trilogy before its official release!

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In this episode of the SundayQuest podcast, host Giles McNeill with fellow author Peter McNeill welcomes Matt Woolrich as their guest to discuss the contents of SundayQuest Adventures: Volume 2, which features 12 original Quests. The conversation covers various quests, their themes, mechanics, and the creative process behind them. They also engage in a fun segment called the Hero's Gauntlet, where Matt answers quickfire questions about his favourite hero classes, spells, and more. The episode highlights a trove of Quests, exploring new adventures and insights into the tabletop RPG experience.

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Chapters00:00 Introduction

03:26I ntroducing our Guest: Matt Woolrich

04:24 Hero's Gauntlet with Matt Woolrich

10:36 Quest Spotlight: SundayQuest Advenuters Volume 2

10:55 Vol. 2 | No. 14 - A Midsummer Night's Quest

18:09 Vol. 2 | No. 15 - Echoes of the Witch Queen

25:10 Vol. 2 | No. 16 - The Terramancer's Fury

29:53 Vol. 2 | No. 17 - The Perishing Halls

34:20 Vol. 2 | No. 19 - The Halls of the Gor'Vosh Clan

39:28 Vol. 2 | No. 20 - Spectre of Silence

42:28 Vol. 2 | No. 21 - The Howling Pits

47:02 Vol. 2 | No. 23 - Hexennacht

51:24 Cartographer's Notes

01:01:35 Conclusion

In this episode of the SundayQuest podcast, host Giles McNeill welcomes Ash of AshQuest, a prominent figure in the HeroQuest community. They discuss the contents of SundayQuest Adventures: Volume 1, which features 12 original Quests. The conversation covers various quests, their themes, mechanics, and the creative process behind them. They also engage in a fun segment called the Hero's Gauntlet, where Ash answers quickfire questions about their favourite hero classes, spells, and more. The episode highlights the nostalgia of HeroQuest while exploring new adventures and insights into the tabletop RPG experience.

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Chapters

00:00:00 Theme Tune and Welcome to SundayQuest Podcast

00:01:59 Exploring SundayQuest Adventures: Volume 1

00:03:24 Introducing Special Guest: Amalgam Ash

00:05:29 Hero's Gauntlet: Amalgam Ash (a.k.a. Skylar Hunt)

00:16:38 Quest Spotlight: SundayQuest Adventures Volume 1

00:21:03 Vol. 1, No. 1 - Atelier of the Orc Champion

00:28:19 Vol. 1, No. 5 - Verag's Reflection

00:33:36 Vol. 1, No. 6 - Gülagg

00:42:59 Vol. 1, No. 8 - Casuis' Tree

00:49:25 Vol. 1, No. 10 - The Walrus and the Chaos Warrior

00:57:34 Reflections on the Design and Player Experiences of SundayQuest Adventures: Volume 1

01:00:30 Heroic Triumphs and Dreaded Defeats

01:03:09 Conclusion

01:04:01 Closing Theme Tune

Host Giles McNeill talks a little about SundayQuest Adventures: Vol. 12, No. 140 'Nawshak and the Stone Pass'.

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Host Giles McNeill talks a little about SundayQuest Adventures: Vol. 12, No. 139 'Return to Goblin Hollow'.

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⁠SundayQuest: Conundrum of Yukthorn⁠ is available on Amazon - each sale includes a donation to US/UK/Canadian cancer charities - for a limited time only (to the end of May 2025) get your copy now!

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Host Giles McNeill shares three big updates from the world of SundayQuest!

Giles is heading to the UK Games Expo in Birmingham from May 31st to June 1st. Plus, don’t miss Izzi from the Dice Dragons Guild running the fourth Quest 'Consequences' from SundayQuest: Conundrum of Yukthorn — now streaming on The Compound Network’s Twitch.

And mark your calendars: Season 1 of the SundayQuest Podcast launches June 1st, alongside the release of SundayQuest: Adventures Volume 12! It’s the perfect time to jump in or continue the journey.

SundayQuest: Conundrum of Yukthorn remains available on Amazon, with a portion of proceeds supporting cancer charities in the US, UK, and Canada — but only until May 31st, 2025. Grab your copy while you still can!

In this pilot episode of the SundayQuest Podcast, host Giles McNeill with Peter McNeill and guests Izzi, JR De Mello, delve into the Conundrum of Yukthorn, a SundayQuest expansion book for the boardgame HeroQuest, designed to raise awareness for cancer. They explore the emotional depth of the game, the mechanics that enhance storytelling, and the challenges of running a quest. The conversation highlights the significance of player decisions, the impact of 'the malady' mechanic, and the importance of creating connections through gameplay. The episode concludes with reflections on the quest's themes and the personal experiences that shaped the narrative.

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SundayQuest: Conundrum of Yukthorn is available on Amazon - each sale includes a donation to US/UK/Canadian cancer charities - for a limited time only (to the end of May 2025) get your copy now!

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