Ley Lines and Lore

The first dimension outside of Earth is detailed! We walk through this ground-breaking entry into the Dimension Book series to give you a comprehensive review. What's great? What's no-so-great? And does this belong on your bookshelf? There's a lot of wormy goodness here: new magic, new items, new OCCs/RCCs, and an entirely new world to play around in. Support Palladium Books and Ley Lines and Lore...

We're joined again by Nick today to discuss playing a Gathering of Heroes campaign. What sort of prep should you do, and what kind of character should bring? We took the Gathering of Heroes campaign in World Book 4 and punched it up to the next level with a four act structure and lots of opportunities for the players to see how their choices are having an impact on their world as they play through...

It's about time we did another ranking episode. This time we rank all the classes from Rifts 1st edition and then we rank all the player options from World Book 4. Where does the Glitter Boy come out on this list? How does it compare to the African Witch? We've broken all the classes down. It's not just a ranking episode though. We present some creative and fun ways to play these characters you mi...

Josh and co-host Nick dive into the pantheons of Ra and Taut in this electrifying episode of Ley Lines and Lore! What is so intriguing about the Egyptian pantheon of mythological gods and how can you incorporate them into your Rifts campaign today? Not only do we tell you the ins and outs of the pantheons, we've also got some ready-make plot hooks to toss into your campaigns for a short stint. We'...

Looking for a way to play Rifts online today? Join the RIFTS MEGAVERSE Discord server! Today we sit down with Nick and Ben of the RIFTS MEGAVERSE, a fan Discord community running all Palladium Books games as well as a rather unique West Marches where you can play any character from any game in any setting. We talk to Nick and Ben about their Palladium origin stories, what inspired them to start th...

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are upon Rifts Earth, and they've landed in Africa. The mad schemes of Pharaoh Rama-Set will plague the Megaverse if your party does not intervene! Listen to our review of this classic Rifts sourcebook with some key metaplot information. Support Palladium Books! Buy World Book 4: Africa in print or pdf: https://palladiumbooks.com/shop/futuristic/rifts-rpg/rifts-...

This week we interview Brandon Verhalen of Star Anvil Studios about the ongoing Kickstarter for Rifts®: Phase World® for Savage Worlds. Brandon shares all kinds of stuff, like how Star Anvil Studios got started, what drew them to acquire the Phase World license from Palladium Books, what it's like to work with Kevin Siembieda and Sean Roberson, and what they are most excited about updating and car...

Your friends are stoked to play Rifts, but no one has volunteered to GM. You feel nervous about volunteering because you've never done it before. Or maybe game night is getting close and you have less than an hour to prep. What are you going to do? Well, worry not, gentle listener. Ley Lines and Lore has got you covered! In this episode we will show you how to prep and run your very first Rifts ga...

We're branching out into some new territory today: Millennium Trees! Are you stumped about how to include druids in your game? Do you find herb magic a hard nut to crack? Would it be a blooming good idea if we stopped with the plant puns? Well then stop reading this description and listen to the episode! We've got the best information (outside of World Book 3 itself) on how to include Millenium Tr...

It is time... for temporal magic. Three new character options, twenty-five spells, and one enduring system of magic that continues to be influential on Palladium Books even to today. Why is it so influential and what does it bring to your table? We've got lots of great ideas and suggestions for you to add to your table. Support Palladium Books! Buy World Book 3: England in print or pdf: https://pa...

Join the round table and help us plan our next epic quest! New Camelot and the knights who call it home await! Dive into this detailed look at Mrrlyn, King Arr'thuu, the knights of the round table, New Camelot, and the surrounding kingdoms in Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Get some character ideas as well as GM advice for how to use New Camelot and Mrrlyn in your campaign. This is a great one! Supp...

Lords and ladies! Wizards and faeries! Stone circle and enormous trees! Welcome to Rifts England! This groundbreaking book opened the door for all sorts of Rifts staples like Millenium Trees and temporal magic. King Arr'thuu and Mrrlyn became fixtures of politics in Rifts Europe. And we also get the very first stats for gods in Rifts. Join us for this comprehensive review and learn whether this is...

n earlier version of this episode had an audio editing error which made the intro fiction difficult to hear. This is the fixed version.  A sad but epic end to our Mechanoid story arc in our fiction today. It's also a great episode about playing a campaign against the Mechanoids, specifically from the Coalition side of things. Not only will this episode help lay out a method by which you might run...

What do the Mechanoids, Rifts, Terminator, and Fallout have in common? It turns out a lot. There's a lot of shared DNA here, and quite likely a form of art imitating art imitating art. How did Rifts and the Mechanoids influence Fallout? Listen to find out! Support Palladium Books! Buy Sourcebook 2: The Mechanoids in print or pdf: https://palladiumbooks.com/shop/futuristic/rifts-rpg/rifts-sourceboo...

How do you play a Mechanoid? I felt the Mechanoid player character rules in Sourcebook 2: The Mechanoids were a bit lacking, so I've come up with some ways to help you use them in your game. Mechanoid PCs, done right, and ready to join your next game! Support Palladium Books! Buy Sourcebook 2: The Mechanoids in print or pdf: https://palladiumbooks.com/shop/futuristic/rifts-rpg/rifts-sourcebooks/ri...

The Mechanoids have invaded Earth! And they aren't taking prisoners. They are here to EXTERMINATE humanity! Or is it TERMINATE humanity? Well whatever science fiction trope most influenced them, they are here to do that. Humans must not be allowed to exist. Hear our review of this seminal piece of Rifts history. Support Palladium Books! Buy Sourcebook 2: The Mechanoids in print or pdf: https://pal...

A green vat of ooze sits before you. The tentacled D-Bee says by stepping inside you will become stronger, faster, and more beautiful. All it takes is a three-day dunk. Oh, and this squirming worm she's adding to the mix is just going to make everything more comfortable for you. Today we are taking a deep dive into bio-wizardry. How does it work? What do you stand to gain? What could you lose? Is...

In the center of the Atlantic Ocean likes the mysterious continent of Atlantis. Come with us to tour the glorious and pristine Preserves! Enjoy luxury shopping at the City of Splynn. Compete in the monster arena in Alvurron, the gargoyle city. And much more!  Support Palladium Books! Buy World Book 2: Atlantis in print or pdf: https://palladiumbooks.com/shop/futuristic/rifts-rpg/rifts-world-books/...

The True Atlanteans are one of the most popular races in all of Rifts lore. We are taking a close look at them and their magic. Tattoo magic is a great way to keep your special bodies stuck to your body, even if you lose your equipment. And stone magic is... well... a great way to interact with stones. It's cool, though, I promise. Pyramid powers and magic gems and statues. Listen to hear all abou...

The lost continent of Atlantis has arisen! What dangers and secrets lie hidden on its emerald shores? Today we review 1992's smash hit, World Book 2: Atlantis. Is it worth the hype? You're going to have to give it a listen. Support Palladium Books! Buy World Book 2: Atlantis in print or pdf: https://palladiumbooks.com/shop/futuristic/rifts-rpg/rifts-world-books/rifts-world-book-2-atlantis/ Another...

What's it really like on Mars in Rifts? We've got all the bugtastic details in this episode. Plus, we detail how you might use the Coalition in a Mars campaign, Starship Troopers style! There's advice for building player characters and also info on GMs looking to run a Mars campaign. It's kind of spooky! Lagrange Points This video provides the best illustrative example of how Lagrange Points work...

Happy Holidays from Ley Lines and Lore! I almost didn't put out an episode this week. But I knew you'd want some holiday cheer in your feeds. So I decided to pull back the curtain on a little bit on what I am working on for 2026, Patreon plans, and how I make the podcast. It's a bit shorter than usual, but I think it's better than getting a drop of an episode you may have already heard. I hope you...

I wish I were free, free to roam the Zone wherever I wished. I would hurl snowballs from the Asteroid Belt one day then fight off a mutant bug from Mars for my dinner the next. What is it like to be a Freebooter in Rifts: Mutants in Orbit? We've got the info for you right here! Lagrange Points This video provides the best illustrative example of how Lagrange Points work in outer space. I hope it i...

This week we explore the Zone, a region of space around Rifts Earth (and ATB Earth) where space stations and the lunar base vie for supremacy. We also take a closer look at what's going on at Mars and the Asteroid Belt. If you want to run a or play a Rifts adventure in orbit around the Earth, this is the podcast to listen to! Lagrange Points This video provides the best illustrative example of how...

It's Rifts it space! The world has ended and for all the mutant animals and mutant humans in space, it is their duty to carry on the burdens of civilization. Join us as we blast off into this incredible space sourcebook for Rifts, After the Bomb, TMNT, and more! Lagrange Points This video provides the best illustrative example of how Lagrange Points work in outer space. I hope it is helpful. https...