The Bardic College

In this special episode of Cthulhu in Cairo we take this time to thank you are Patrons, fans, friends and family for getting us officially nominated as one of the best new REAL PLAY podcasts of the year.  Also, we take a few minutes to answer some questions about the show and as a real treat we've included a segment from one of our Patreon exclusive adventures featuring Katherine Ross during...

In this episode of Hellfire Nights... Fealty, Fire and Flesh all come to burn and be tested.  Three of our cadre find themselves hanging on to life (or unlike if you prefer) by a knife's edge.  London begins to unravel and more quickly than any of them could have ever imagined.  Don't miss it! <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21557480" data-patreon-widget-type="become-...

Fay awakens in a town in southern Germany alone... Where has Aveline gone?  Why have the others not yet checked in?  And after everything that has happened to our poor heroine from New York you would think that she would enjoy a day of rest and relaxation. But that's just not possible when you have a hunger for knowledge and a skill at getting into trouble.  Find out what occurs nex...

Unlife in Victorian London is rife with dangers. And in this episode of Hellfire Nights we begin to see why.  Prophecies and fire are ragging and if that were not enough, an elder has fallen.  How can all this be happening under the Prince’s very nose? Who could have coordinated these attacks with such efficiency?  Join us Children of Cain to learn these and other secrets here in He...

In this weeks installment of Cthulhu in Cairo, the angry mob is moving towards the Reichstag looking to clash with the Brown Shirts due to the ruse implemented by Sid. Prof. John and Aveline hide inside a lavatory near Hitler's office waiting for the moment finally secure the flag.  But this is a pulp story so of course there's going to be a bad guy who shows up and well... Don't miss this sh...

Well looking back we at Hellfire Nights should have done this in the first place but hey, better late than never. We decided to help our friends, fans and listeners out by explaining some of the terminology that we in the show take for granted.  Learn everything you need to know about the World of Darkness (in this campaign) and why things have heated up so quickly for our Vampires and Ghoul...

In this episode of Hellfire Nights As the team separates for fear of attacks against their havens, Christina Sumner of Clan Tremere has been left down near the wharf with her recently murdered servant, James. She decides to attempt a seance near the sewers where he was killed in order to learn the perpetrators identity.  But, the ritual provides her with answers that seem to frightening to be...

In this installment of Cthulhu in Cairo we follow Sid Poulter on his mission to create the diversion that will give the rest of the team a chance to grab the Nazi flag from the Reichstag. Will this be the last time we hear from our dear Sidney? Tune into to this mini solo adventure to find out.  

Our pre-Halloween episode is about keeping the mood tense, especially in horror themed games. Our professors speak with Call of Cthulhu Keeper and DM: Melinda Knowlton Fulk . We might spend a lot of time this episode on Call of Cthulhu , but the themes we talk about apply to all tabletop RPGs. You can support the Bardic College at https://www.patreon.com/thebardiccollege where we have extra conten...

On Hellfire Nights this week the team venture into the sewers looking for Bartholomew the Primogen of Clan Nosferatu since he has been missing for several nights now.  While down there they encounter two hideous creatures and a map. Tune in to decide for yourself which of these discoveries is the more terrifying in this exciting episode. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21557480...

In this last episode of Cthulhu in Cairo, the rally and planned heist of the first item of power looms mere hours away. Our team says their goodbyes knowing that this could be the last time they see each other.  Meanwhile, Prof. John Scholey prepares to meet the mysterious "The Reflection" outside the Reichstag.  Will Sid be able to take "the shot?" Will Aveline be able to keep the ever...

**VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED** In this episode during an unsettling encounter, Ashenbrenner accepts the confession of a local Angelican Priest and also uncovers some nasty rumors about Rabi Tevi Brankowitz which gives him pause. Christina returns to her chantry and is summoned by "They" the twin Primogen witches of Clan Tremere and given a secret objective which will surely put her at odds with...

Cthulhu in Cairo heats up this episode as Fay relates her tragic tale from the attack in the cemetery.  And then without warning the unthinkable happens and we see just how dangerous of an enemy the Thule society can be... Don't miss this exciting episode of Cthulhu in Cairo

Two of our Bardic College professors speak with gamemasters from across the spectrum. We talk about their games and campaigns, ask them stupid questions and try and cover some topics that will be of all those who like to run tabletop games.  You can support the Bardic College at https://www.patreon.com/thebardiccollege where we have extra content for our subscribers. Or you can simply click t...

**VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED**  In the year of 1886, in London England, the Prince of all Vampires of the Camarilla has summoned a meeting.  All kindred and their representatives are required to be in attendance... Our vampires are there to hear several bits or shocking news. Join us for this first episode in a limited series based on The World of Darkness game, Vampire the Masquerade....

Things have not been going well for our team since arriving in Berlin but now with a plan on how to acquire the first item of power perhaps their luck is finally going to change? Will Sid feel comfortable enough to take "the shot." Will the team be able to use the diversion to snatch the Nazi Blood Flag? Will Fay stabilize enough to explain what really happened while she was in the clutches of the...

MURDER!!! How will our team of investigators deal with this shocking development. And what will Aveline do after receiving a mysterious guest that warns her the network of agents in Berlin has been compromised.  Find out in this week's action packed episode of Cthulhu in Cairo. To help support our growing catalog of "Real Play" RPG adventures, visit us at:  <a href="https://www.patreo...

With Fay still out of action the team works to secure her a safe place to heal. Sid and John dial in the details of the mock assassination attempt that will hopefully be a large enough diversion to empty the Reichstag and allow them to enter and steal the first power item on their list.  Of course, things get a bit messy but hey, it's Berlin! To help support our growing catalog of "Real Play"...

Now that the team has found Fay smashed and broken in the hospital what can they do to keep her safe? Will the mysterious mark on her arm alert someone to inform Col. Mueller that she is still alive?  Should they involve the police? And why has the Reflection's network gone suddenly silent?  Find out the answer to these questions in this week's exciting episode. To help support our growi...

The Bardic College has a run through of the Quick Start rules and scenario for the recently completed Kickstarter for Mantic's Hellboy the Role Playing Game. Three investigators attempt to eliminate a haunting at house in England and come across vengeful spirits and twisted frog monsters. You can support us on Patreon and follow us on Facebook or on Twitter . To help support our growing catalog of...

The team shakes down the clerk in the Theosophical Society. Katherine Ross claims she's a minor deity and a special ring is recovered and that's just the beginning.  Catch all the latest action and mystery in this weeks exciting episode. To help support our growing catalog of "Real Play" RPG adventures, visit us at:  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21557480" data-patreon-w...

Fay Dawson has been kidnapped and interrogated by Mueller and the ruling council of the THULE society.  Since her answers were deemed "dangerous" she is taken away from their underground lair and dropped off in old and expansive cemetery 'The Dorotheestadt' in the northern quarter of Berlin. There she encounters some form of living dead creatures that are ravenous, and suddenly our poor explo...

Fay Dawson our beloved Egyptologist has been kidnapped by a high ranking member of the arm of the Nazi "Thule" society.  Sid has his meeting with a junior Minister of Justice regarding securing help within the Reichstag and the team learns the reason for all of Aveline's secrecy and infiltration skills... It's time to meet: THE REFLECTION

The team splits up to begin planning the theft of the first item of power only to have one of them kidnapped by a high ranking occultist of the Nazi party.  Sweet Mary... Who did they grab?? Find out in this episode of Cthulhu in Cairo. To help support our growing catalog of "Real Play" RPG adventures, visit us at:  <a href="https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=21557480" data-patreon-wi...

Tonight... Our investigators travel from London heading towards Berlin.  Their objective, to secure one of the items of power that was foretold by Helena Blavatsky years ago which spoke of great tragedy should these 6 objects ever be brought together.  We apologize to our listeners, one of our players was having some technical difficulties in this show we cleaned it up as best as we coul...