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29th Mar 2025

The Storyteller Squad: Expanded Universe – 12. Water in the Desert

Drought and floods somehow strike the city of Phoenix at the same time. As the death toll mounts, and the city’s water reserves reach dangerously low levels, Agent Ruby Hayes is joined by a trio of odd locals to figure out what is wrong with the water in this desert. Mysterious and haunting ghostly singing is probably not a good sign… [ Natalie sings in this one. Be nice! ]

The Storyteller Squad: Expanded Universe is a series of one-shot adventures featuring Natalie Fuinha as Keeper, running Monster of the Week for our friends from across the TTRPG creator space. These stories are set within the canon of our main campaign, but each crossover episode can be enjoyed as a standalone story. We hope you enjoy this special series and join us for more adventures soon~! 


Our special guests this episode - 

Cai - @estelofimladris

LaTia - @latiajacquise

Ivy - @gameratergirl

KP - @kp11studios


“La Llorona” performed by Natalie Fuinha and Jonny Grubb. Enjoy more of Jonny’s music and his delightfully devious GM style on The Monster’s Playbook! ( https://monstersplaybook.com/ )


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Music:


“Long Way Home” by Aiyo 

“Arriving at Dusk” by American Legion

“Across Land and Sea” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

“Me and My Kite” by Bonnie Grace

“Coyote Sundance” by Martin Klem

“Manhattan Mystery” by Stationary Sign

“Memories of Her” by David Celeste

“By a Thread” by Christian Andersen

“Where Daylight Falls Silent” by Tellsonic

“No One in SIght” by Jon Bjōrk

“Lonely for a Moment” by Briar Edwards

“Boost” by Dream Cave

“I’ve Got Your Back” by Dream Cave

“Private Firm” by Dream Cave

“Mysterious Forest” by Howard Harper-Barnes

“An Awful Finding” by Spectacles Wallet and Watch

“Pardon My Gun” by Roy Edwin Williams

“Final Target in Sight” by Trailer Worx

“Halls of Titans” by Hampus Naeselius

“Im Not Asking” by Hampus Naeselius

“Point of No Regrets” by Eoin Mantell

“The Demon’s Smile” by Martin Klem

“Valkyries of Valhalla” by Dragon Tamer

“Breathe it in Deep” by Hampus Naeselius

“Defenders Unite” by Niklas Johansson

“Devil on Your Shoulder” by Will Harrison

“Exploration Plundering” by Martin Klem

“Colorful Animation” by David Celeste 

“April Will Be Cold” by Francis Wells

“Mezcal Romance” by Speedy The Spider”

“West of the Soul” by River Foxcroft

“The Wedge” by Sixteen Wheelers

“Doctor Mortem” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

“This Life of Ours” by David Celeste

“Storytellers” by Francis Wells

“The Lost Island” by DEX 1200

“Dark Outlands” by River Foxcroft

“Loner on a Cliff” by Johannes

“Quell Fear” by Jon Bjōrk

“Ruins of Hate” by Hanna Ekstrom

“Secrets and Lies” by David Celeste

“I’ll Never Let Go” by Hampus Naeselius

“I Am Unbreakable” by Niklas Johansson

“Hostile Encounter” by Jon Bjōrk

“West of the Soul” by River Foxcroft

“Truce No More” by Dream Cave

“Only the Brave” by Bonnie Grace

“Under the Dark Sky” by Johan Glossner

“Blood, Rust and Dust” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

“A Place Amongst the Stars” by Edgar Hopp

“Dawn Wall” by Def Lev

“Dark Turns to Light” by Hampus Naeselius

“One Last Battle” by Edgar Hopp

“Phoenix Rising” by Edgar Hopp

“The Great Journey” by Dream Cave

“Motions” by Edgar Hopp

“A Monsters Feeling” by Hampus Naeselius

“A Future Promise” by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

“As a Gift” by Francis Wells

“Aidan’s Theme” by Boris Todorov

“Renewal” by Aerian

“The Spirit of the West” by Roy Edwin Williams

“Southern Comfort” by Grant Lamotte

“Got Something Going” by Eric Williams


Music Tracks and SFX courtesy of: Epidemic Sound (www.epidemicsound.com), 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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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?