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27th Oct 2023

The Storyteller Squad: Expanded Universe – 07. The Lobster Beast and The Specter Moose (featuring Nameless Monsters)

In Nova Scotia, near the Bay of Fundy, disappearances always spark rumors of a dreaded Lobster Beast roaming the coastline and nearby woods. A group of monster hunters take up the search when a missing person turns up claiming to have seen the crustacean cryptid. Ties to the monster hunting world run deep and a complicated web of interpersonal drama and childhood traumas unfolds as our heroes dig deeper into this mystery. 

CONTENT WARNING: Body Horror

The Expanded Universe series is back! In this second set of crossover episodes, we’ll be sharing stories from the world of our Autumn Falls campaign, which take place after the events of Episode 60. and 61. Natalie will once again be the Keeper for our guest casts from other podcasts. These stories are loosely set within the canon timeline of our Autumn Falls campaign, but are not meant to strictly imply canon events for the other podcast series or characters. Each crossover episode can be enjoyed as a standalone piece of content. We hope you enjoy our return to this series as much as we enjoyed making it. Our beloved hunters from Autumn Falls will return with more stories for the main campaign soon. 

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Music: 

“To the Camp” by Martim Klem

“Among the Stars” by Alex Ora

“Top of the Morning” by Victor Lundberg

“You Slow Me Down” by River Foxcroft

“This is Home” by Bonn Fields

“Tired of Fighting Blues” by Will Harrison

“That Strange Clown” by Arylide Fields

“Uptown Walk” by Mike Franklyn

“Our Sad Regrets” by Cobby Costa

“Telescope” by Lalo Brickman

“What’s On My Mind” by Eric Feinberg

“Summer Knot” by American Legion

“Sad Beauty” by Jon Bjōrk

“The Elders 2” by August Wilhelmsson

“Off the Map” by Jon Bjōrk

“The Light Fades” by Jon Bjōrk

“Dark Dripping” by Charles Holme

“Before It’s Gone” by Jon Bjōrk

“Rose-Colored Faith” by Rand Aldo

“Delicate Transitions” by Gavin Luke

“With One Word” by Jon Bjōrk

“A New Tomorrow” by Alan Ellis

“Moments of Peace” by Spectacles Wallet and Watch

“One Last Drama” by Philip Ayers

“Blurred Memories” by Jon Bjōrk

“Mysterious Forest” by Howard Harper-Barnes

“A Hero’s Vendetta” by Grant Newman

“Personal Vendetta” by Edgar Hopp

“The Reaping” by Jon Bjōrk

“Legendary Walk” by Bonnie Grace

“Heartbroken” by Jon Bjōrk

“Path of Solitude” by Jon Bjōrk

“Stormy Nights Ahead” by Miles Avida

“Frozen Mountains” by Alexander Nakarada

“Where You Come From” by Silver Maple

“Memories of Her” by David Celeste

“Night of the Drowned” by Dream Cave

“A Lucid Affair” by Dragon Tamer

“We Are Warriors” by Bonnie Grace

“Light Em Up (Instrumental Version)” by Daniel Gunnarsson

“Fractions” by Alexander Nakarada

“Desert Fire Blues” by Will Harrison

“Celestial Autobahn” by Martim Klem

“The Triumph” by Edgar Hopp

“I Need A Remedy (Instrumental Version)” by Of Men and Wolves

“The Final Cut” by Hampus Naeselius

“Up and Above” by Trailer Worx

“Before It’s Gone” by Jon Bjōrk

“Final Scene” by Cobby Costa

“Dark Turns to Light” by Hampus Naeselius

“Red Gold Yesterday” by LUCHS

“Magic Surroundings” by Drift Far Away

“Your Secret” by Lalo Brickman

“Better Times Are Comin’” by Will Harrison

Tracks by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) 

Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License

More Tracks and SFX courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com

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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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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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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?