Michael Polkinghorn

Relic of the Past

Leisure EN ↓ 418 episodes

Relic of the Past is a real play Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition podcast. The characters lives are turned upside down by a mysterious evil force and must fight to save their world.

Author

Michael Polkinghorn

Category

Leisure

Podcast website

poolemedia.podbean.com

Latest episode

Jul 5, 2026

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Episodes

Chapter 171 - Eating Slugs 27.09.2020

The party goes to ground and takes a breather in the safe house of the resistance.  While there Adrie gets a chance to catch up with her sister and learns some interesting secrets about her family!   Let us know what you think!  Rate us on iTunes, email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com, follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @RelicofthePastPodcast on Facebook.  Articles and artwork are avai...

Chapter 170 - The Demon Queen of Spiders 20.09.2020

The party goes all Oceans 11 and ends up going Oceans Nat 1!  They use the dress ball at the 13th household to infiltrate the compound to steal the next phylactery.  When they get there, someone is waiting for them, and she gives them an offer they can't refuse.  A terrible offer.  Will they take it?     Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your podcasts!  Email us at RelicofthePa...

Chapter 169 - Hatching a Plan 13.09.2020

While the men in the party cool their heels in the hospitality of the Drow (slaves quarters), Adrie attempts to out Drow the Drow by agreeing to marry Varis.  Meanwhile her brother has disappeared on a raid against the Illithids.  Varis wants her to steal a prize from the 13th household while her sister wants her to save her brother.  All the while Arlen's wild magic seems to be winding out of con...

Meet Mike the DM and Dungeon Master Questions 09.09.2020

Owen sits down with our DM Mike to find out about his history in Dungeons and Dragons and gets to ask Mike about things that vex him in his home game.  Take a listen and see if you have advice for Owen as well.     Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your podcasts!  Email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com.   Follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @RelicofthePastPodcast on F...

Chapter 168 - In the Clutches of the Drow 06.09.2020

The party finds themselves taken prisoner by the Drow.  Adrie is not only a prisoner of her family, but forced to go through with the arranged marriage to the Drow she fled the Underdark to escape!  At least they have located the next phylactery.  If only it wasn't guarded by the most powerful family in Kharst!  What will they do now?!?!   Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your...

Chapter 167 - Ambush at the Chasm 30.08.2020

Although spent and low on resources, the party decides to press on.  Adrie's past comes back to haunt the party and they find themselves ambushed on a bridge over a bottomless chasm!  Will they press their luck and attempt to fight their way out or surrender and take their chances with the Drow?   Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your podcasts!  Email us at RelicofthePastPodca...

Chapter 166 - The Morkoth 23.08.2020

The Tabaxi have come to the isle of the old lighthouse as that is where their investigations show there is a creature that was seen rummaging through to the old palace.  Is it still there and if so, can the cats overcome it?     Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your podcasts!  Email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com.   Follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @RelicofthePa...

Chapter 165 - G G G G G G Ghost Ship! 16.08.2020

We return to the Tabaxi who are being accosted by a ghost ship manned by a skeleton crew (literally)!  It's time to unsheathe those claws kitty cats.  We'll see who sleeps in Davey Jone's locker tonight!  Can they make it through and complete their mission?   Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your podcasts!  Email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com.   Follow us @RelicofthePa...

Chapter 164 - The Tax Collectors 09.08.2020

The party finds more relics of the old kingdom in the lair of the driders.  Then they decend even deeper where they encounter Drow!  Finally!  Unfortunately, these Drow don't seem inclined to let them pass.  Can they talk themselves through, or will this end up in bloodshed?   Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your podcasts!  Email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com.   Follo...

Episode 150 Cast Interview 05.08.2020

In recognition of our 150th chapter of the Relic of the Past saga, we gather the cast together to discuss the last 150 episodes.  Thanks to the cast of Dungeons and Blaggards for giving us the seed questions to set us off and running!  Hear what the cast thinks was the most annoying NPC, their views on railroading, and the rewards of doing an actual play podcast!   Let us know what you think!  Rat...

Chapter 163 - The Itsy Bitsy Spiders 02.08.2020

The party encounters a room full of Driders who are none too happy the party is there.  Can they avoid the lair's stickey webs or will they be trapped and easy prey for the residents.     Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your podcasts!  Email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com.   Follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @RelicofthePastPodcast on Facebook.  Articles and artw...

Chapter 162 - Eating Troll Flesh 26.07.2020

The party heals up after their encounter with the Dire Trolls and Arlen makes a disappointing and alarming discovery that will put him in additional peril.  The a conversation with Galchobar reveals the perils of eating troll flesh.  Delving deeper into the earth, in a pleasant change of pace, the party finds a new friend!   Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your podcasts!  Ema...

Chapter 161 - The Dire Trolls 19.07.2020

The party explores deeper into the underground cavern system and finds themselves in the lair of a pair of Dire Trolls.   Dire trolls in the dungeon... Thought you ought to know! Oh, and they aren't friendly.   Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your podcasts!  Email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com.   Follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @RelicofthePastPodcast on Faceb...

Chapter 160 - Cave Fish Sashimi 12.07.2020

The party takes a break to enjoy cave fish sashimi!  They are spotted by a lone Drowse though.  Will that be their undoing?  They detour down a set of rapids to escape.  Will they make it or will they be chewed up by the whitewater?   Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your podcasts!  Email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com.   Follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @Relico...

Chapter 159 - The Crazy Little People 05.07.2020

The party enters a ruined town and finds the residents aren't thrilled with their presence!  They find themselves caught in the crossfire.  Oh, yea, and there is a unicorn...   Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your podcasts!  Email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com.   Follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @RelicofthePastPodcast on Facebook.  Articles and artwork are ava...

Chapter 158 - The Fungal Sovereign 28.06.2020

The party has met the myconids and they take them to meet their sovereign.  How will they communicate with someone who thinks the best thing in the world is to cover the earth in fungus?  And why does it want to refer the party to a city full of crazy little people?   Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your podcasts!  Email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com.   Follow us @Rel...

Chapter 157 - The Fungal Forest 21.06.2020

The party descends deeper into the Underdark and encounters a forest of giant mushrooms.  The forest has residents though and no matter how hard the party tries, they can't avoid them.  How will the encounter play out?   Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your podcasts!  Email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com.   Follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @RelicofthePastPodcas...

Chapter 156 - Children of the Xorn 14.06.2020

The party begins their descent into the depths of the earth and creatures of the earth are there to greet them.  How will they fare against creatures that can strip half of your hit points in one round?  It's a down home Underdark welcome!   Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your podcasts!  Email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com.   Follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and...

Chapter 155 - Back to the Clouded Oasis 07.06.2020

Now that Orlana is on her way, the party tidies up things in town.  Visits are paid to the cathedrals and then it's back on to the Mille Anni Aquilla and off to the Mare.  But what is this they discover when they get there???   Let us know what you think!  Rate us wherever you get your podcasts!  Email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com.   Follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @RelicofthePas...

Chapter 154 - Revolt in the Mountains 31.05.2020

We are back with the Dragonborn and things are not well in the mountains (again).  It seems revolution is on the horizon.  Have the Dragonborn tribes moved too far, too fast?  The hunting party must rush to the aid of the dwarven miners before they are cut to ribbons by the rebels.   Let us know what you think!  Rate us on Apple Podcasts, email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com, follow us @Rel...

Chapter 153 - The Return of Orlana 24.05.2020

The party continues their downtime in Portam Magnum and gets a dire warning from the Royal Astrologer.  Arlen has something greater on his mind: bringing back his apprentice from the dead!  Can he do it and will she still be affected by the Wild Magic that took her life?    Let us know what you think!  Rate us on Apple Podcasts, email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com, follow us @RelicofthePas...

Chapter 152 - A Trip to the Mall 17.05.2020

The party returns to the comfortable environs of the Frasier House where no one gets stabbed in the night.  Although out of danger for the time being, there is so much to do!  They have to investigate teleportation circles, magic armor, gnome inventors, and crafty mages.  This is going to be the best trip to the Mall ever!   Let us know what you think!  Rate us on Apple Podcasts, email us at Relic...

Chapter 151 - Repercussions 10.05.2020

The party investigates the attack on Noone and tries to solve the sulfur shortage.  Then it's off to the Fraiser household and presents!   Let us know what you think!  Rate us on Apple Podcasts, email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com, follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @RelicofthePastPodcast on Facebook.  Articles and artwork are available at https://poolemedia.podbean.com/

Chapter 150 - You Killed my Father, Prepare to Die! 03.05.2020

The party tries to get to the bottom of the missing sulfur problem.  Before they can, someone has a bone to pick with Noone!  Will the party be able to intervene in time or is Noone doomed?   Let us know what you think!  Rate us on Apple Podcasts, email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com, follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @RelicofthePastPodcast on Facebook.  Articles and artwork are avai...

Chapter 149 - The Long Memories 26.04.2020

The Tabaxi lick their wounds after the fight with the hellish beast and meet their new friends.  Who are these strange creatures and what did the Mistress of Pain want with them?  Then it's off to find the gem of the crown, but a ghost ship is what they encounter.    Let us know what you think!  Rate us on Apple Podcasts, email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com, follow us @RelicofthePast on Tw...

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