Michael Polkinghorn
Relic of the Past
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.
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Michael Polkinghorn
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Latest episode
Jul 5, 2026
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Episodes
Chapter 194 - Oh for a Heal! 07.03.2021 55:49
The party has found their missing sorcerer, but he turns out to be infected with the fish zombie disease just like the Tabaxi. He reveals the cure but it is a spell Moon hasn't prepared! They are in for a long wait for him to acquire it. When they do return to the Sorcerers of the Shore, they find that the healing Arlen seeks is just as likely to kill him! None of the choices seem good. What...
Chapter 193 - The Fish Zombie Disease 28.02.2021 52:33
A dark shape is charging up out of the depths of the brackish lake at the party! When it arrives the ensuing encounter will be more disgusting and more... confusing than they could expect. What will come of the confusing situation? Oh and Aren's wild magic goes crazy finally. New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what...
Chapter 192 - The Pale and Slimy Foes 21.02.2021 55:05
Arlen's party tracks their missing sorcerer down the mountainside to a cave by the shore. When they get there though, what they find are people with pale and slimy skin charging out of the water to get them! What is the solution to this mystery? New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, e...
Chapter 191 - The Moon Elves 14.02.2021 1:09:01
The party finally arrives at the Halfling's coffee fields and what they find is suprising! Then they must brave the keep of the Sorcerers of the Shore! Will they have the answers to keep Arlen from blowing up and killing everyone? New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at Reli...
Chapter 190 - The Spider Pollinated Flowers 07.02.2021 1:01:43
The party is on the run in the old sewers below Collesque as the guards are closing in. When they are cornered the result is... surprising and confusing. Will they escape to get Adrie and her family to the Drow enclave? Will they get there before Arlen explodes killing them all? New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know...
Chapter 189 - The Sweet Prince 31.01.2021 53:04
Stymied by the locked gate leading to the Halflings coffee plantations and running out of time before either Arlen blows up and kills everyone or Adrie and her family are discovered as being Drow, the party through Nissian the Bard enlists the aid of a shadowy figure known as The Sweet Prince. Will he lead the party to freedom or to disaster? New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole sto...
Chapter 188 - The Bitter Brew Detectives 24.01.2021 1:04:56
We leave Cotter and his crew in jepordy in the Campo Magno and rejoin Adrie and Arlen as they embark on their dual quests of finding a home for Adrie's family and keeping Arlen from exploding and killing everyone! It seems that the source of the Halfling's excellent beverage might play a roll in the discovery, but it's not information they give up easily! Who can help them find their way? New to...
Chapter 187 - On the Line of Battle 17.01.2021 1:08:12
Cotter's team spends a tense last night in Portam Magnum as battle looms the next day. The party tries to reassure Cinea that the family will see them all again after the battle is finished. However, everyone is unable to shake the nagging feeling that something is up! Why is Exculbarium Colis offering war if their forces are so inferior? There must be some surprise in store... New to the podc...
Chapter 186 - On the Eve of War 10.01.2021 58:15
Cotter is summoned back to Portam Magnum to take command of the Swan Battalion in the upcoming battle with Exculbarium Colis. The party has an audience with the Baron who confides his unease about the hostilities. Why would the Baroness be offering battle when her forces are so much weaker? Does she have an ace up her sleeve? New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in...
Chapter 185 - The Roadblock 03.01.2021 1:03:22
Krivval's party heads downhill to Portam Magnum. Unfortunately, the soldiers of Exculbarium Colis have set up a roadblock at the crossroads. When talking won't do the trick the party has to make a break for it! Can they elude their pursuers or will they just end up in an even bigger fight? New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let...
Chapter184 - Talking With Skulls 27.12.2020 1:06:59
Krivval's team leaves the mountains on Cotter's ore wagons. The stop along the way to interview the carters, the miners, the Tabaxi, and a group of skulls! What will they discover? Oh, and Krivval teaches Misty to use her breath weapon? New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us wherever you get y...
Chapter 183 - Feats Worthy of a Story 20.12.2020 55:28
Krivval faces the challenger from the red Dragonborn in single combat. The outcome will have far reaching ramifications for both him and the world at large. Will he choose the path of mercy or revenge? The fate of many may hang in the balance! New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, em...
Chapter 182 - Something Going On 13.12.2020 49:58
Krivval, Cotter, Noone, Red and Misty reach the summer valley of the Dragonborn and get appraised on the situation in the mountains and all is not well. The red Dragonborn are challenging for supremacy again. Is this new challenger just what he seems? A youthful hothead out to get status for his tribe or is there something more going on... New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole stor...
Chapter 181 - A Plague of Insects 06.12.2020 56:55
Krivvals team moves up in to the hills so he can meet the new challenger, but a foe is waiting and things get biblical! Oh and he becomes a daddy! New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com, follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @RelicofthePast...
Chapter 180 - Saber Rattling in Exculbarium Colis 29.11.2020 45:28
The party is now split and Krivval takes Cotter and Noone to the mountains with two of the Tabaxi. First though they must make it through Exculbarium Colis and they land only to find that it is now on a war footing... New to the podcast? You can catch up to the whole story so far in our annual Story Up to Now episode! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at RelicofthePastPodc...
The Story up to Now - Year 3 28.11.2020 1:33:18
We've wrapped up another year of the podcast and we've summarized the entire three years of the podcast so you don't have to go back to the earlier summaries to catch up! Review the whole amazing story so far. 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 a...
Chapter 179 - The Journey Home Part 2 22.11.2020 59:54
The pets must continue their dangerous trek through the caverns of the spiders to make their way home to their owners. A trek that will put their very lives on the brink! When they get there, the party escapes the Underdark only to find that they will have to split their forces in order to head off the numerous crises heading their way. Luckily Galchobar has some assistance for them. Some feli...
Chapter 178 - The Journey Home 15.11.2020 56:50
With the pets separated from their owners by the disastrous trip down the rapids, the players must play as their pets to find a way home and reunite them (Pokemon anyone)! Meanwhile, Arlen's wild magic is spinning out of control, and Krivval is running out of time to get back to the mountains and face his next challenger! When Galchobar chimes in, will he have any good news for the party, or all...
Chapter 177 - Running the Rapids 08.11.2020 55:24
The party has defeated Varis and recovered Adrie's brother and sister, but the Queen's guards seem ready to finish the job that Varis started. Their only hope is to flee down river in a captured Illithid boat with no paddles! Can they navigate the rapids or will they be smashed to splinters and what will become of their pets?!?! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at Rel...
3 Year Anniversary! 05.11.2020 38:48
The crew sits down to review yet another year of the podcast. In this rambling chat, they go over their favorite moments, their worst moments, and what they are looking forward to the most in this next year! 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...
Chapter 176 - The Return of Varis 01.11.2020 1:09:44
The party has made it out of the Elder Brain chamber, but what are the intentions of the Gith they are now facing?!? After straighening that situation out, the party seems to be out of danger until they exit the Illithid lair and come face to face with Varis backed up by 20 of the Queen's Guard. Except this isn't the Varis they left back in the city... Let us know what you think! Rate us on i...
Chapter 175 - The Elder Brain 25.10.2020 48:34
With the party depleted by their fight through the Illithid lair, they finally come across the Elder Brain at the center of the complex. Although unguarded for some unknown reason, it is still a foe far above them in power! Can they possibly escape? The odds don't look good. Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com, follow us @RelicofthePas...
Chapter 174 - Cetomophosis 18.10.2020 50:27
With the alarm up and the party's presence in the Mind Flayer's lair discovered, the Illithids throw a wave of thralls at the party to slow them down. Cutting their way though, they discover not Adrie's brother, but his childhood friend. He delivers bad news followed by worse news. Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com, follow us @Relicof...
Chapter 173 - In the Illithid Chambers 11.10.2020 1:13:04
The party has made it to the hive of the mind flayers and they are about to find out why the Illithids are so feared as opponents! When their healer goes down in the first round, can they recover? Extreme methods are called for! Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com, follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @RelicofthePastPodcast on Face...
Chapter 172 - The Queen's Guards 04.10.2020 49:32
The party must escape from the Drow city if they are to find Adrie's brother. Unfortunately a squad of the Queen's Guards stand between them and freedom and others are rushing up from behind! Can they cut through and escape in time? Let us know what you think! Rate us on iTunes, email us at RelicofthePastPodcast@gmail.com, follow us @RelicofthePast on Twitter and @RelicofthePastPodcast on Fac...
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