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The crew reaches Pacifica. A guarded facility. A final chance to expose the truth. What they find inside isn’t resistance—it’s invitation. The doors open too easily. The silence hums with something waiting. And beneath it all, trust begins to crack. No more warnings. No more resets. This is the end of the mission. --- Led by GM Maia Cast : Vincent, played by Arcturus Elias, played by Michael Emma-...

Littleville is burning. After a harrowing confrontation, the crew races to escape with their lives—and whatever pieces of themselves they can carry. With cultists closing in, Rhonda missing, and Daniel bleeding out, trust is strained and time is running out. They don’t all leave intact. But they do leave. --- Led by GM Maia Cast : Vincent, played by Arcturus Elias, played by Michael Emma-Jane, pla...

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The quiet town of Littleville erupts into chaos. A confrontation with Father Marcos turns violent, sparking a desperate flight through backyards and alleys as cult followers give chase. Rhonda is nearly lost, Daniel is gravely wounded, and the crew is forced to make impossible choices under pressure. Elias sets fire to a mechanic’s shop. Emma Jane calms a panicking dog in the middle of a chase. An...

The morning after being stranded in Littleville, the crew's hopes for a quick car repair are dashed. They discover their vehicle was sabotaged, and the local mechanic, Jimmy, will only help if they get approval from the town's enigmatic leader, Father Marcos. As some members seek out help and answers, uncovering unsettling truths about the town's undercurrents and its "Church of th...

The crew's journey continues as they drive into the twilight, sharing stories and anxieties. A tense encounter with mysterious, four-legged machines on a deserted road forces a quick escape. Running low on gas, they stop at a remote station where a seemingly helpful attendant, Betty, grows suspicious of Emma Jane's well-being, leading to a charged confrontation. After a stressful pit stop,...

The team receives their mission: sabotage Happy Cool’s merger with Sentre and destroy the Mode 6 prototype before it goes live. But before they can hit the road, secrets surface. Daniel fights with his ex over their daughter’s treatment, only to witness Julia’s violent neurocaster episode firsthand. Emma-Jane buys Vincent’s silence—and later, leaks mission info to her contact. Elias repairs relati...

In 1990s Austin, Texas, Daniel Collins assembles a team for a job against Sentre. The team includes Vincent Aldritch, Emma-Jane Collier, and Elias Bonny, each with their own motivations and skills. Led by GM Maia Cast : Vincent, played by Arcturus Elias, played by Michael Emma-Jane, played by Meg Daniel, played by Todd The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art an...

In this optional prelude episode, we follow Elias Bonny—a mechanic and demolitionist with steady hands and a storm behind his eyes. Haunted by what he’s lost and what he’s done, Elias spends his days surrounded by broken machines and unspoken truths. But even the past, when buried deep, has a way of calling back. This prelude is not required to enjoy the main campaign, but it offers deeper insight...

In this optional prelude episode, we meet two Travelers whose paths are already set on a quiet collision course. Emma-Jane Collier is a master manipulator with charm sharp enough to draw blood. Daniel Collins is a former psychiatrist turned fixer, driven by a need to make things right. When desperation meets control, something always gives. --- Led by GM Maia --- The Electric State is a tabletop r...

In this optional prelude episode, we step into the world of Vincent Aldritch—the team's getaway driver, a man with a polished exterior and a past he keeps tightly sealed. Before the mission begins, take a quiet ride through a memory that shaped everything that followed. --- This prelude is not required to enjoy the main campaign, but it offers deeper insight into the Travelers of Operation Fir...

Join the cast and Game Master for a full recap of Electric State: The Path to Dawn Season 1! We dive into each character’s journey, the memorable moments that defined the season, and the challenges of bringing this story to life. The Game Master answers fan questions on the story, unique mechanics, and behind-the-screen decisions, revealing what went into crafting the world and guiding character c...

In this climactic conclusion, the Travelers confront their fate in the heart of San Francisco. With no path left but forward, Katherine seizes her last chance to hold the Radiant Shepherd accountable, Luke grapples with a dark legacy, and Ryan faces the difficult role of keeping their bonds strong amid impossible choices. At The Ascendant Tower, the final showdown reveals shocking truths about the...

In this gripping first part of the finale, the Travelers are finally in San Francisco. Katherine confronts her painful past and Ryan tries to keep her grounded, meanwhile Luke faces his father’s dangerous ambitions firsthand. Soon, all paths lead to the imposing Ascendant Tower, where the Travelers get an unsettling introduction to the Radiant Shepherd and the depths of the Luminaries' influen...

The Travelers' journey takes a dangerous turn as they near San Francisco. A tense car chase unfolds when mysterious SUVs begin following them, resulting in a shocking abduction that leaves Luke separated from the group. As Katherine and Ryan regroup, they uncover startling information about Luke’s father and his ties to the enigmatic Radiant Shepherd. With new revelations at hand, the Traveler...

The travelers rescue Ryan from a barn after his close encounter with a large drone. After a quick reminder about the dangers of the world, they head north, stopping in Fresno for supplies before reaching a beautiful beach. It’s the perfect spot for Ryan to capture that dream photo for his family. The group relaxes, talks, and laughs around a campfire—our version of the classic "Anime beach epi...

In this episode, Luke has a strange and puzzling morning encounter at the diner with Gladys, leaving him uncertain if he saw her or perhaps her twin. The Travelers finally set a course out of Bakersfield, but a nearly deserted gas station, staffed by an elderly worker, presents new challenges. Ryan’s curiosity draws him into an unusual game with a massive, smiling drone—a game that seems far more...

The episode opens with Luke having his own encounter with George and Gladys that leaves him unnerved. Afterward, the Travelers find themselves in a tense standoff with a gang called the Oil Rats as they desperately try to escape Bakersfield. A risky negotiation with the gang’s leader, Rusty Ray, tests the group's resolve. As tensions rise, the Travelers must decide how far they’re willing to g...

At the Dustbowl Diner, the Travelers' encounter with the strange owner, George, takes a dark turn when Ryan is taken to the kitchen and nearly trapped. With Harold's help, they manage to escape, only to face more unsettling offers of "help" the next morning. As tensions rise, Luke and Imani make a bold decision: it’s time to steal a vehicle and get out. Led by GM Maia Cast: Ryan, p...

Stranded on the outskirts of Bakersfield, the Travelers struggle to get their car started, watching helplessly as Katherine is driven away by her husband. With no help from passing vehicles, they are forced to walk into a desolate and eerie city. There, they find refuge at a peculiar motel, The Roadside Rest, run by the unsettlingly cheerful Gladys Johnson. As tensions simmer between Katherine and...

In this episode of, the Travelers successfully navigate the unsettling encounter with the neuroscape-entranced construction workers blocking their path. However, as they continue their journey, tensions rise when Katherine realizes that her estranged husband has been following them in his own car. A few hours down the road, the Travelers' vehicle begins to smoke, forcing them to pull over as t...

Welcome to The Electric State: The Path to Dawn , a gripping tabletop roleplaying podcast led by GM Maia. Set in a dystopian, alternate 1997, our Travelers are drawn together by fate, each with a mysterious reason to reach San Francisco. In this first episode, we are introduced to our cast of characters, learning their individual motivations and secrets. Join us every week as we explore a world wh...

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