Crudely Drawn Swords - A Dungeon World Actual Play Podcast

It's good to help people and it is doubly good to help people who are on your side and making a big difference to the war that you are fighting in. However, it can also lead to some awkward conversations, tough negotiations and maybe just the mildest hint of murder. Tristan mediates, Percy makes his case, Bambari closes some doors and Enigma goes for the throat in this juridical episode of Crudely...

There is a vacancy for Ship's Cook on board the Ghost, who could fill the greasy shoes of the late Mr. Cupcake? Percy remembers his vocation, Bambari takes the biscuit, Tristan shares the old stories* and Enigma enjoys the ocean spray in this thalassic episode of Crudely Drawn Swords. ================= Footnote: There are many stories of the Pirate ( later Admiral ) Shanks, it is certain that most...

When on a soothing ocean cruise, what could be more pleasant than a nice calming swim? Obviously, that would be a very bad choice if you were wearing armour or your ship was under full sail or there were sharks around but sometimes isn't a bad choice still better than being actually on fire? Bambari gives orders, Percy chills out, Tristan dives to the rescue, Enigma goes deep and Torquil keeps try...

The Hawks are on a sailing ship, with the wind behind them, the sky above them and the open ocean before them. A chance to relax and enjoy the journey, assuming Tristan has found them a ship with a cheerful captain and a jolly crew of cheerful yet competent sailors. Tristan is a notorious liar, Bambari joins the dots, Percy carries a long weight and Enigma takes some heat in this swell episode of...

"I guess it's time for the last stand." With these words, the druid Longtooth delineates the conclusion of the long journey through winter. A larger army, powerful ice magic, a traitor among their group and finally battle is joined. Didi shows his true colours, Longtooth believes he can touch the sky, Decaro faces an unprecedented situation and General Wintergreen has a plan in this conclusive epi...

The end is in sight for the heroes of the south, the chance to join with the remainder of their army lies almost within their grasp. Almost, but what we hope for in life is not always what we get. Longtooth is menagerial, Decaro mountaineers, Wintergreen decodes and Didi builds bridges in this discursive episode of Crudely Drawn Swords. Editing and production credit to Claire Denney, who has been...

The survivors of Stoneshaw face their most dangerous opponent yet, a creature of powerful ice magic. Can they prevail in the face of overwhelming power? Didi tees off, Decaro takes a dive, Longtooth joins the owsla and the Princess General loves it when a plan comes together in this boss-battling episode of Crudely Drawn Swords. Special thanks to Claire Bowen for her work on editing this episode a...

The survivors of Stoneshaw have run into trouble as they try to make their way to the remainder of the southern army - the Icewatchers are camped right along the north road. Fortunately our heroes are adept at sneaking stealthily to safety. Unfortunately that is a massive lie. Decaro is a soft touch, Didi shows his true colours, Longtooth rats out his enemies and the Princess General goes head-to-...

A small group of survivors from the Caris army are struggling to make their way to safety through the snowbound forests of a southern winter. With danger behind them, more danger ahead and very probably danger to the left and the right, it is just as well that these are some of the toughest heroes in the world, even if one of them never speaks and the other speaks with the voices of many creatures...

While the Hawks enjoy a simple pleasure-cruise up the west coast of the continent the camera moves south, closer to the front line, to focus on the old manor of Stoneshaw. Here the remnants of the Caris army are hiding out after their initial defeat, resisting the Icewatcher forces as best they can, but their enemies have great numbers and significant power - even the best concealed fortress canno...

It would be fair to say that their adventure downriver started out less relaxing than they might have hoped, but now the Hawks are floating free and get a little time to rest and relax. Enigma drinks to the past, Bambari makes himself useful, Percy tells a story and Tristan cleans up in this Jeromian episode of Crudely Drawn Swords.

After their bold escape from the embattled city of Vale, our heroes have a chance to sit back, relax and enjoy a pleasant meander downriver to the sea, sharing some stories and making hilarious dick jokes. Or at least, that is the plan. Bambari discovers some magic he can get behind, Percy provides a cooling embrace, Tristan smooths the situation and Enigma walks a fine line in this high-contrast...

When the world has collapsed into chaos, sometimes the safest thing to do is hide. Find somewhere safe, out of the storm, and hunker down. You just need to hope a group of awful bullies don't kick your door in and start ruining everything, but surely nobody's luck is that bad. Bambari identifies something legitimate, Enigma identifies something illegitimate, Tristan shrugs off responsibility and P...

A secret tunnel leads to almost certain safety, assuming that there are no tricky stairways to navigate and the streets are devoid of peril. Percy identifies a talent, Tristan is surprisingly gullible, Enigma stands perfectly still and Bambari gets the point on the slippery slope that is this episode of Crudely Drawn Swords.

The city is under attack and at a time like that any good adventurer needs to get to rescuing the defenceless, especially when that is an opportunity to reinforce their own bitter personal narratives and score points in old rivalries. Enigma knows secrets, Percy gets into an awkward situation, Bambari lays down some sick rhymes and Tristan gets into an even more awkward situation in this extricati...

Vale, capital city of Caris, is under attack from a magical snowstorm that is filling its streets with the walking dead. The Hawks have made their way to the limited safety of the Iron Church, but for the next part of their plan to be enacted, they will have to confront implacable enemies and remember what the next part of their plan was. Enigma is weaponised, Percy awakens the sleeping, Bambari d...

We've all done it- you wake up one morning in a generic mainstream tavern in the capital city after a great night of music and fun only to discover that the worst storm in living memory is sweeping through and you and your friends are in terrible danger. Bambari is blanketed with snow, Enigma gets a chance to chill, Tristan improvises an old traditional song on the spot and Percy is living it luge...

What could be more restful than a quiet evening at a generic inn? Well, that depends a lot on what musicians are performing there and how the audience feels about them, one would suppose. Tristan meets an old friend, Bambari shakes a leg, Percy gets bundled and Enigma is nothing more than she seems to be in this calming and melodic episode of Crudely Drawn Swords.

The Hawks are bringing a trade delegation to Vale, the capital city, but can they find the useful contacts they will need to build a trade alliance with Batmazgorod? They'll have to work hard to use their contacts, apply their expertise and charm if this is to work. Bambari is a good guy, Enigma wears a memorable coat, Tristan remembers a war and Percy explores the irony of religion in this mercan...

The Hawks seek to create an underground alliance with the dwarven kingdom of Batmazgorod, but first contact is not going entirely to plan and Tristan's anthropological expertise seems worryingly limited. Percy shows feline elegance, Bambari leaves the door open to opportunity, Tristan prepares his negotiation strategy and Enigma totally rules in this diplomatic episode of Crudely Drawn Swords.

Picking up after last episode's cliffhanger ending, the Hawks are engaged in a battle against an ancient monstrosity. Even if they win, will there be something even more dangerous beyond the long-sealed gates of Batmazgorod? Enigma punches above her weight, Percy strides on through, Tristan is only in it for the experience and Bambari is a physical Adonis in this ingressive episode of Crudely Draw...

If the hawks are to carry out their grand scheme and get help from the underground kingdom of Batmazgorod, they need to open a gateway sealed hundreds of years ago, by an ancient evil. Percy rushes in, Enigma lets fly with bow and arrow, Tristan discovers the difference between theory and practice and Bambari is surprisingly effective in this satisfying buffet of Crudely Drawn Swords.

Finally, some answers to the big questions that have been plaguing our heroes, and all delivered through the medium of tedious and excessively detailed poetry by annoying elves. Could life get any better? Probably- here's hoping that all the news is good! Enigma is enjoying the culture, Bambari is hating the culture, Tristan knows a lot about dwarven culture and Percy is no expert in the more arti...

In the heart of the Woodmarch Forest, the Hawks have met the famous Witch of Woodmarch, discovering something interesting about her family in the process. A chance to discuss recent revelations, learn a little about Bambari's past and, of course, share a hearty breakfast. Percy offers Tristan a wake-up call, Enigma is not a sausage and Bambari has an imaginary friend in this much coven-ted episode...

The Hawks have arrived at the dangerous Woodmarch forest, and now they must venture deep through its shadowed glades if they are to find the elves, risking hazardous wildlife, mysterious spirits and terrifying witchery. Enigma is treated with appropriate reverence, Percy clashes with Tristan and Bambari gets a wake up call in this sylvan episode of Crudely Drawn Swords.