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3rd Nov 2023

The Storyteller Squad: Expanded Universe – 08. Wyrm Season in Shelterstone (featuring Trials of the Apocalypse)

A group of unlikely heroes from Kansas City travel to the Dwarven metropolis of Shelterstone, investigating a recent series of sinkholes and cave-ins. Along with Eastey Agent Mara “Momo” McCoun, they may unearth the secrets kept by their furry bearded neighbors, but some secrets are better left buried. Watch out hunters, it’s wyrm season! 

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:

“Late Night Reporter” by Out To The World

“Bulletin World” by Out To The World

“Coffee Shop Date (Instrumental Version)” by Jaydan Talley

“Coffee and Unicorns” by Henyao

“Coffee in My Garden” by baegel

“Mirage of You” by james.lfo

“Far Over the Highlands” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

“Hippies on a Bus” by Guy Trevino and Friends

“Put Those Wheels in Motion” by Shiver Disk

“In the Fields” by Shiver Disk

“On the Up” by Shiver Disk

“Strange Valley” by Marten Moses

“Private Firm” by Dream Cave

“The Detective” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

“Old Scottish Town” by Trabant 33

“The Bard’s Tale” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

“Highland Hymn” by Bonnie Grace

“Flowers on the Mountain” by Alysha Sheldon

“Dance of the Wildcats” by Deskant

“The Fellowship” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

“The Celtic Flavor” by Alysha Sheldon 

“The Shadow” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

“Path the the Abyss” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

“Rise From the Shadows” by Hampus Naeselius

“Born Sinister” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

“The Reaping” by Jon Bjōrk

“Warning Signal” by Max Anson

“Forged in Steel” by Reynard Seidel

“Phoenix Rising” by Edgar Hopp

“Out of Glory” by Trabant 33

“Lord of Dance” by Adriel Fair

“A Window Through Time” by Deskant

“Town Square Parade” by Deskant

“The Lonely Sailor” by Adriel Fair 

“The Story Begins” by Hampus Naeselius

“Knight’s Templar” by Adriel Fair

“Mural Legends” by Adriel Fair

“Hordes” by Jo Wandrini

“The Great War” by Jon Bjōrk

“Reaction Time” by Jon Bjōrk

“Survival of the Bravest” by Dream Cave

“Sins of the Fathers” by Deskant

“Peacekeepers” by Dream Cave

“Leap of Faith” by Edgar Hopp

“Never Turn Back” by Adriel Fair

“The Great Battle” by Alexander Nakarada

“A Place Among the Stars” by Edgar Hopp

“Human Revolution” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

“They’ll Build a Statue of Us” by Adriel Fair

“Barefoot Adventures” by Adriel Fair

“Ropes Away” by Adriel Fair

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?