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Die by the Sword Podcast

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“From the whispering shadows of haunted Ustalav an ancient evil rises to grip the world in a new age of horror! Amid the mists of this land of dark superstition and dread secrets stand both those who would defy the return of evil and those who would seek its terrible favor. Can the heroes discern their allies from their enemies in time to save a tortured realm from a tyrant’s return?”Die by the Sword is an Actual Play podcast using the Pathfinder RPG system. In this adventure, follow our gamemaster and players as they delve into Paizo’s first horror themed campaign, Carrion Crown. Filled with...

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38 - We Are the Law 17.02.2020 1:02:55

The players resolve their encounter with Grine and begin their investigation inside the alchemical factory for clues which might help prove their client’s innocence. Music: Born of the Night from Born of the Night by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/born-of-the-night/ ) Ambiance: Sword Coast Soundscapes ( https://www.youtube.com/swordcoastsoundscapes )

37 - Industrial “Accident” 10.02.2020 1:10:17

Zenobia’s “accident” in the packaging room escalates the situation rapidly and the players have to fight their way out of their predicament in this all-combat episode of the Die by the Sword Podcast! Music: Into The Abyss from Realm of Shadows by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/realm-of-shadows/ ) Gates of Delirium from Gates of Delirium by Midnight Syndicate ( htt...

36 - Chemistry and Sass 03.02.2020 56:58

Running low on options, and the trial mere hours away, the heroes head to the chemical factory to see if they can make sense of the evidence they have gathered thusfar. Ambiance: Sword Coast Soundscapes ( https://www.youtube.com/swordcoastsoundscapes )

35 - Nothin' But a Hound Dog 27.01.2020 1:13:53

The Volunteer defenders follow the trail of the mysterious surgical equipment with little idea of what to expect when they reach the trail’s end. Music: Nightstalker from Born of the Night by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/born-of-the-night/ ) Ambiance: Sword Coast Soundscapes ( https://www.youtube.com/swordcoastsoundscapes )

34 - When in Doubt 20.01.2020 1:06:52

The players face an unexpected encounter as they investigate the Morast burial grounds for clues regarding what happened there one year prior. Music: Gates of Delirium from Gates of Delirium by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/gates-of-delirium/ ) Black Woods from Realm of Shadows by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/realm-of-shadows/ ) ...

33 - Swamp People 13.01.2020 1:14:08

The newly designated defenders begin their investigation by searching the library where The Beast was apprehended, and then they travel to Morast to investigate the 10 murders from one year prior. Ambiance: Sword Coast Soundscapes ( https://www.youtube.com/swordcoastsoundscapes )

32 - Claw and Order: Special Defense Unit 06.01.2020 1:07:30

The PCs resister as volunteer defenders of The Beast of Lepidstadt, and they begin their investigation with an interview of their Defendant. Ambiance: Sword Coast Soundscapes ( https://www.youtube.com/swordcoastsoundscapes )

31 – The Old College Trial 30.12.2019 1:09:53

The heroes recover from the shocking discovery at the end of their previous encounter and at long last make their way into Lepidstadt to return the books entrusted to them at the beginning of their adventure. Ambiance: Sword Coast Soundscapes ( https://www.youtube.com/swordcoastsoundscapes )

30 - Gary Interrupted 23.12.2019 1:24:36

The heroes get to know each other better and the players interrupt Gary a lot as they finish their trek to Lepidstadt. Music: The Hunt from The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-dead-matter-cemetery-gates/ ) Beasts of the Borderlands by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/ ) Ambiance: Sword Coast Soundscapes ( h...

29 - Phased and Confused 16.12.2019 1:16:49

The heroes investigate the recent disappearance of a member of the Crooked Kin, leading them far off the road into the wilds of Ustalav. Music: Vertigo from The 13th Hour by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-13th-hour/ ) Black Woods from Realm of Shadows by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/realm-of-shadows/ ) Nightstalker from Born o...

28 - Howl and Well Met 09.12.2019 1:45:11

The heroes spend a couple of weeks relaxing in Ravengro and make a new friend as they complete their final preparations for their 100 mile journey to Lepidstadt. Music: The Hunt from The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-dead-matter-cemetery-gates/ ) Beasts of the Borderlands by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com...

27 - Level Up, Nerd Out 02.12.2019 1:14:04

The players discuss leveling up, loot, and the future direction of their characters with only the occasional interruption from the cats. Ambiance: Sword Coast Soundscapes ( https://www.youtube.com/swordcoastsoundscapes )

26 - The Evil That Men Do 25.11.2019 1:09:58

The heroes, at long last, recover the last relic needed to finally end the haunting of Harrowstone! Music: Vertigo from The 13th Hour by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-13th-hour/ ) Tear of Osiris from The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-dead-matter-cemetery-gates/ ) Into The Abyss from Realm of...

25 - A Nagging Feeling 18.11.2019 1:22:45

The players finish their recovery and return to Harrowstone to continue their hunt for the final prisoner haunting the dungeon! Music: Residents Past from Gates of Delirium by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/gates-of-delirium/ ) Ravages of Time from Vampyre by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/vampyre/ ) Mansion in the Mist from The 13t...

24 - Splatter Proof 11.11.2019 1:08:07

After suffering a tragic loss, the heroes must steel themselves and press forward in order to secure their own survival and the survival of the entire town of Ravengro. Music: Descent into the Depths by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/ ) Thurskel's Ode written by Elizabeth; vocals by Elizabeth, Noelle, and Gary; piano by Gary Eoff. Ambiance: Sword Coast Soundscapes ( htt...

23 - Reading is Detrimental 04.11.2019 1:14:00

Our heroes come face to face with source of their terrors as they fight to rid the Harrowstone Prison of yet another one of the ghostly occupants haunting the dungeon! Music: Return of the Ancient Ones from The 13th Hour by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-13th-hour/ ) Descent into the Depths by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/ ) Cathedral...

22 - Smoke Alarm 28.10.2019 1:24:40

22 - Smoke Alarm The players’ sleep is interrupted by an unexpected fright, after which they return downstairs and approach the Nevermore in the dungeon level of Harrowstone! Music: Grisly Reminder from The 13th Hour by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-13th-hour/ ) Into The Abyss from Realm of Shadows by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/...

21 - Lopp Around the Block 21.10.2019 1:37:53

The players face off against another one of the dreaded Harrowstone prisoners in a fight for their lives! Music: Cathedral Ruins from The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-dead-matter-cemetery-gates/ ) Fallen Grandeur from The 13th Hour by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-13th-hour/ ) Alchemist's Ch...

20 - Undead Hot Head 14.10.2019 1:17:48

Our adventurers fight a horde of wandering skeletons using their unseen advantage, and afterward face an encounter they weren’t expecting as they continue to explore the Harrowstone dungeon! Music: Gates of Delirium from Gates of Delirium by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/gates-of-delirium/ ) Fallen Grandeur from The 13th Hour by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.m...

19 - Viv's Landing 07.10.2019 1:25:46

The heroes of Ravengro dive deeper into the mysteries of Harrowstone and begin their decent into the basement of the prison! Music: The Watcher from The 13th Hour by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-13th-hour/ ) Dark Legacy from The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-dead-matter-cemetery-gates/ ) Nig...

18 - Re-Ember Me, Part 2 30.09.2019 53:38

The heroes make a very important discovery which will aid them in their quest and conclude their investigation of the first floor of the Harrowstone prison! Music: Sinister Pact from The 13th Hour by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-13th-hour/ ) Ambiance: Sword Coast Soundscapes ( https://www.youtube.com/swordcoastsoundscapes )

17 - Re-Ember Me, Part 1 23.09.2019 1:01:05

The players learn more about the harsh realities of Harrowstone before the fire and discover a way down to the prison’s dungeon level. Music: Cemetery Gates from The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-dead-matter-cemetery-gates/ ) Black Woods from Realm of Shadows by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/real...

16 - Fear of Commitment 16.09.2019 1:13:45

The heroes encounter more of the terrors haunting Harrowstone and come face to face with the original source of the fire! Music: Into The Abyss from Realm of Shadows by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/realm-of-shadows/ ) Cathedral Ruins from The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-dead-matter-cemetery-ga...

15 - Brand Recognition 09.09.2019 1:20:42

The players make a long anticipated discovery and gain very important insight to guide their next moves as they continue their investigation of Harrowstone! Music: Ravages of Time from Vampyre by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/vampyre/ ) Vertigo from The 13th Hour by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-13th-hour/ ) Time Outside of Ti...

14 - Pawn Scars 02.09.2019 1:26:13

The heroes take care of some business in town and then return to begin their investigation of the first floor of the Harrowstone Prison! Music: Alchemist's Chamber from The Dead Matter: Cemetery Gates by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/product/the-dead-matter-cemetery-gates/ ) Mansion in the Mist from The 13th Hour by Midnight Syndicate ( https://www.midnightsyndicate.com/...