Runelanders
Call it a love-letter to a 20th century that never was; an intrepid, impossible future as envisioned by an imaginary past and presented in a style we call "Curated Actual Play". It's a continuous story universe which pays tribute to all of my favourite fiction from the last 200 years, in a genre best described as 'epic, retrofuturistic science fantasy.' Whatever you call it, it's a story like you won't hear anywhere else. • RAPSCALLIONS is our flagship series; a crime-caper set in a wicked city as corrupt and byzantine as it is ancient and beautiful. From the putrescence of the Styles to the splendour of the Hightower District, follow this felonious fellowship as they navigate from salons and saloons to parlours of power in the depths of the Dreaming, and back again. Now in our third epic season! • TALLWATER TALES follows a plucky bunch of outcast academics as they discover a destiny bigger than they'd ever dreamed possible lurking in the hundred thousand islands of the West Rim Archipelago. It's eldritch action-horror on the edge of the world, swashbuckling excitement and plenty of chills in this don't-miss new series from Runelanders, the World's Greatest Retrofuturistic Fantasy Epic. Fridays, from Mad Atom Studios.
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Episodes
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
Sunday Apr 11, 2021
9: Shadows & Secrets
Our party discovers more of the sinister secrets which hide in the holes beneath the horribly haunted house on Hawthorne Hill in this atmospheric episode. Don't delay, listen today!
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Monday Apr 19, 2021
Delilah looks up an old friend, Arabet makes a new one, and the gang gets drawn further into the deepening mystery surrounding the Lantern Ghost Murders.
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
10: Things Unfinished, Part One
In this latest chapter of Tallwater Tales, accompany our academic adventurers deeper into the darkness, and discover what exactly has been going on in the basement of the House on Hawthorn Hill, if you dare! Will they find the answers they seek and exorcise that ill-omened island, or will their quest yield only questions? Find out, in this exciting episode! Don't delay, listen today! TRIGGER WARNING: THIS IS A HORROR STORY INTENDED FOR ADULT AUDIENCES, WHICH DEALS WITH THEMES AND CONTENT THAT MAY SHOCK OR OFFEND SENSITIVE LISTENERS.
All music in this episode is licensed through SOCAN, used in the public domain, or by Creative Commons license.
Monday May 03, 2021
Monday May 03, 2021
This week, we pass the mic to Tallwater's Chance Durant as he treats us to a preview of NorCalMythos' upcoming game, LokDown! It's an anime-inspired action extravaganza that's as easy to learn as it is fun to play. Have a listen, see for yourself, and if you like what you hear why not snag a copy of your very own? https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/carbynejungle/lokdown-ttrpgLokDown, from NorCalMythos. On Kickstarter this month! We resume our Runeversal revelries next week, with a return to Rapscallions. But for now, get ready... and let's roll!
Music in this episode is licensed through SOCAN by Mad Atom Studios, who also provided production services. Performances and content produced c. 2021 NorCalMythos for the purposes of establishing ownership.
Monday May 10, 2021
Monday May 10, 2021
With Bet and Calder occupied elsewhere, Delilah and Shakir roam the Styles to see what they might see.
If it's not in the public domain or Creative Commons, we license the music we use through SOCAN. Find out more at runelanders.com!
Tuesday May 18, 2021
Tuesday May 18, 2021
11: Things Unfinished, Part 2.
Having uncovered the first of Hawthorne Hill's distasteful secrets, our heroes peer still deeper to uncover the rest of the mystery. Why here? Why her? Mysteries are revealed, but tempers flare and risk everything in this exciting episode, so don't delay... listen today!
All of our music is licensed through SOCAN, in the public domain, or via Creative Commons licence. Full details and playlists, along with more on the cast and crew, merch, lore, and more coming soon to runelanders.com!
Saturday Jun 05, 2021
Saturday Jun 05, 2021
12: Finishing Things, Part 1.
Having discovered the depth of the depravities committed within Hawthorn Hill, our heroes attempt to bring the culprits to justice. Don't miss a minute of this action-packed episode!
Runelanders is produced by Mad Atom Studios, with contributions from Cassie Goodwin-Harrison, Greg Setnik, CJ, Chris Stocovaz, and Carrie Copley. All copyrighted material is used under license. Details available at runelanders.com.. watch for our improved website coming soon!
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
Sunday Oct 31, 2021
13: Finishing Things, Part 2.
In this thrilling conclusion to the Horrors of Hawthorn Hill arc, the villains are brought to justice, order is restored to Cape Largot, and our academic adventurers reap the rewards of their hard work. Just, not at all in the way you're expecting. Trick, or treat? You decide! Happy Hallowe'een!
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Chapter 14: Some Other Beginning's End
Having had to ask the University for bail money, Djurro & Co. face the consequences of their rashly-considered expedition to Cape Largot.
Runelanders is edited, produced, and scored under license from SOCAN, in the public domain, or under Creative Commons license by Adam Tambeau, Carrie Copley, Cassie Goodwin-Harrison, CJ, Greg Setnik of Three Otters in a Trenchcoat, Chris Stocovaz, and Nick D.
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Saturday Apr 20, 2024
Please enjoy the trailer for our new series, Tallwater: The Tempest, coming this summer from Mad Atom Studios. "A Man, A Story" by Gianni Ferrio appears under license from SOCAN.