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10th Apr 2026

84. Family Reunion

Raven and Aidan host a gathering of friends and family at their cozy apartment in Autumn Falls, but a reunion of Aidan’s friends from across her immortal lifetime is going to mean some interesting characters show up to dinner. In our “Dragons & Dinner Parties” Arc, Natalie and Brittany are joined by several guest cast for perhaps our most literal exploration of found family storytelling we’ve done yet. It’s good to be back Adventurers~!

Special thanks to our amazing guests for joining us on this adventure -

Ryan Stroud as RayRay LaRoux @shrimpandcrits

Johnny Stanton as Paul Bunyan @johnnystantoniv

Candace Marie as Malin @candacethemagnificent

Diana Fay as Zelle @dianaoftherose

Fareeha as Kiri @askfareeha

Guest Cameo - Ian Mauldin as Loretta LaRoux

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Music:

“Adventure Ahead” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

“Legacy of Valor” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

“Lost Empire” by David Celeste

“Abyss” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

“There is Pain” by Ruiqi Zhao

“Ember” by Aerian

“Sparkle and Swirl” by Raymond Grouse

“African Treasure” by Sight of Wonders

“Zaidi” by Sonny Simba

“Down Home” by Will Harrison

“May I Have This Dance” by Alysha Sheldon

“Cadiz Nights” by Colton Walls

“Shrimp & Crits Theme Song” by Ian Mauldin

“Glee” by View Points

“The Wilderness” by Geoge’s Town

“Earth Hour” by Ecobel

“On a Boat to China” by Sight of Wonders

“Great Wall of China” by Sight of Wonders-

“Nicer (Instrumental Version)

“Dusty Dream” by The Undertowns

“Lonely Hearts” by Gavin Luke

“Hanna” by Howard Harper-Barnes

“It’s Not That Serious” by Arthur Benson

“Summer Vibe” by Tomas Skyldeburg

“I Need Only You (Instrumental Version)” by Love Beans

“Autumn Days (Rock Version)” by Orjan Karlsson

“Always the Same” by Brett Gregory

“Southern Comfort” by Grant Lamotte

“Coffee and Lemonade” by Gold in June

“Calm the Storm” by View Points

“Just One More Day” by Kikoru

“Borrowed Peace” by Peter Sandberg

“Come Bea ring Gifts” by Francis Wells

“Hope’s Rising” by August Wilhelmsson

“Float With Me” by David Celeste

“Flight of the Ravens” by Edgar Hopp

“Shine from Within” by Alfie-Jay Winters

“When We Try” by Airae

“Your Time To Soar (Tribute Version)(Instrumental Version)” by Cody Decker

“I Get Up” by Shiver Disk

“Miscellany” by David Celeste

“Hide” by Benjamin Monday

“Particles” by David Celeste

“Starlings” by August Wilhelmsson

“Struck My Heart” by Gold In June

“Sweet Despair (Instrumental Version)” by Francis Wells

“Sing to Me (Instrumental Version)” by Sven Karlsson

“Time Is a Healer” by Alex Ora

“Views From the Other Side” by Magnus Ringblom

“Heavens” by Alex Ora

Sentient” by Gavin Luke

“Forgiven and Forgotten” by Francis Wells

“As a Gift” by Francis Wells

“You Know Me by Heart” by David Celeste

“Paper and Ink” by David Celeste

“Gentle Waves” by Francis Wells

“Every Dawn” by David Celeste

“Storytellers” by Francis Wells

“What Might have Been” by Francis Wells

“The Life of Ours” by David Celeste

“The Tide Turning” by Helmut Schenker=

“Remembering a Heartbeat” by Hampus Naeselius

“Open” by Edgar Hopp

Music Tracks and SFX courtesy of: Epidemic Sound, Monument Studios, Dark Fantasy Studios, and Pixabay

Tracks by Alexander Nakarada (www.creatorchords.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

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About the Podcast

The Storyteller Squad
Let's have an adventure~!
Hello Adventurers~! The Storyteller Squad is a narrative driven actual play podcast. Our cast use roleplaying games and cooperative improvisation to weave stories together. Join our heroes, as they discover the magic, mystery, and vibrant characters who populate the supernatural world of our story. If you're seeking epic tales of adventure, healthily mixed with slice of life and queer themes of love and friendship, then settle in for the "10 Hours Lofi and Chill for Autumnal Lesbians and Witchy Cryptids" storytelling that is our show. Let's... have an adventure~!

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Storyteller Squad

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Hello Adventurers~! The Storyteller Squad is a narrative driven actual play podcast. Our cast use roleplaying games and cooperative improvisation to weave stories together. Join our heroes, as they discover the magic, mystery, and vibrant characters who populate the supernatural world of our story. If you're seeking epic tales of adventure, healthily mixed with slice of life and queer themes of love and friendship, then settle in for the "10 Hours Lofi and Chill for Autumnal Lesbians and Witchy Cryptids" storytelling that is our show. Let's... have an adventure~!

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Character bio portraits - @emory_kjelsberg

Felicity Starnbrook

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Felicity has always seen things differently than most. Quite literally she can see and speak to the spirits of nature that populate the Earth. This has made it hard for her to connect with others and make friends, but luckily she’s never been truly alone, thanks to her companions Ghostie and Tom. When Felicity becomes friends with the other hunters, you don’t need to be clairvoyant to know that her life will be changed for the better.

Bethany Miller

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Bethany is a lot. Not many people can handle her disarming intensity, or her razor insight for interpersonal relationships. Bethany may be “just a normal human” when she learns of the supernatural nature of her world, but only a complete fool would miss that Bethany’s magic often shines brighter than any spell. Even so, what could a former sorority president have to offer a group of monster hunters?

Damien Edgecrest

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Damien exists to want things. As a Demon of Envy, the core of his being is a distilled need to possess things that others have. Clothes, knick-knacks, experiences, personality traits, whatever! Damien’s fascination with humans and all the things they enjoy by living on the Earth means his attention and focus are constantly shifting from one must have thing to the next. Can the other hunters befriend and learn to trust such a chaotic and unpredictable being?

Hugo Rashaad

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Hugo is thoughtful and level-headed. A man of few, but decisive words, he guards secrets with an astonishing amount of discipline. Curious then, how a quiet nerdy docent of the Autumn Falls Natural History Museum became involved in the business of monster hunting.

Raven Eugenia

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Raven has always been observant. A bit of an introvert, she’s gotten very good at watching others and seeing how patterns connect. When the creatures and events talked about on the message boards of her paranormal blog turn out to be more than works of creative fiction, what is a tech-savvy goth supposed to do? Like it or not, Raven will soon discover a world that is more magical than she ever imagined.

Aidan Brightwood

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Aidan is here to help, whether she’s giving kind words and an attentive ear to the patrons of the Maple Leaf Diner, or creating a barrier of pure celestial energy to protect the other hunters. A celestial of mysterious origins, Aidan’s commitment to protecting others means facing danger without hesitation, but several lifetimes of protecting others is bound to take its toll. Aidan might be able to heal the other hunters of their injuries, but can they manage to help this lonely angel heal from her scars?

Agent Whittaker

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Agent Whittaker is a man of focus and action. As a member of the Eastey Agency, Whittaker faces each mission knowing he has the support of a team of experts behind him. Perhaps the only thing this British veteran of monster hunting and paranormal investigation wasn’t prepared for, was befriending a group of young adults from a small rural town in the Pacific Northwest. How will this solo secret agent adjust to being part of a team?