The Esoteric Order of Roleplayers

This session sees Lazlo come to Maneater's defense and the two set out to clear her name. But first, a "secret solo session" in which your intrepid GM finds out exactly what became of Trigom the Chaotic after last week's wild street brawl... Thanks to our patrons for their support last month, which enabled us to make a donation to the Pueblo Relief Fund  . This month, we will be donating a portion...

This week's session sees plenty of thrills, chills, and spills as the heroes go after Trigom the Chaotic—but there are other factions who would like to get their hands on the sword every bit as much, and are more than willing to see blood spilled in pursuit of their quest! And who is this mysterious impresario known only as Kallus Tandu...? Join Our Discord Server! Support our Patreon! The new cam...

It's the Esoteric Order versus Just Barbarian Things! A few weeks ago, some members of the EOR got together with Rainy and Santiago of the Just Barbarian Things podcast to play through a one-shot of Unknown Armies, the game of weird horror in the occult underground. We ran through the classic scenario "Jailbreak," updated to the current third edition rules. Enjoy this fun crossover event, and chec...

This session is equal parts system discussion and actual game play—I decided to leave in the former, as it forms a classic part of the old-school fantasy gaming experience! This month, we will be donating a portion of our Patreon income towards the  Pueblo Relief Fund  to help Native communities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you're able, please consider giving as well—any amount helps. Joi...

The heroes follow a jester down a dark alley, but instead of getting shanked in the dark they are instead rewarded with an interesting and rewarding twist in the ongoing story. Come along, join the circus, and meet the likes of Edrin, Inka, Annelis, and many more! This month, we will be donating a portion of our Patreon income towards the Pueblo Relief Fund  to help Native communities hit hard by...

Our heroes continue their explorations of the old Reynard place, finally descending into the basement, where they find the subject of Salek Reynard's most infamous sketch... This month, we will be donating a portion of our Patreon income towards the Pueblo Relief Fund  to help Native communities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. If you're able, please consider giving as well—any amount helps. Joi...

Hello folks, David Larkins here. Usually I come to you as the voice of the collective whole of the Esoteric Order of Roleplayers, but today I’m speaking to you from a more personal space. The EOR came together in late December 2012, a combination of new faces and old friends who I’d been gaming with in Santa Fe, New Mexico over the prior couple years. Jen and I both enjoyed listening to actual-pla...

As we continue to settle into online gaming (and overcome various technical hurdles), we find the heroes of our little tale venturing into a strange old mansion, even as our players explore the exciting virtual environment of Tabletop Simulator. Behold! This week's recording is much cleaner than last's, but unfortunately we did lose the last 10-15 minutes of the session due to a technical error on...

A short episode this week as we get back into the campaign after a real-world gap of three weeks between the first session and this one. The PCs take stock of the pickle they're in and get to know their mysterious rescuers a bit better before seeking out a place to lie low. Audio quality for these first couple episodes is going to be a little dodgy. Please bear with us as we work out the kinks of...

We're back! As discussed last episode , we're getting a little nostalgic and a little experimental here on the EOR Quarantine Edition; old stalwarts David L. and Des are joined by an old friend (and ACTION INTERNATIONAL! co-author) Alex as he and David return to an old system favorite from their high school days. Audio quality for these first couple episodes is going to be a little dodgy. Please b...

Is this thing on...? We're back with a short announcement of how the pandemic has affected our campaign plans, and announcements about the future of the podcast in the short term. And stick around as we unveil our "pandemic special" campaign, kicking off next week. Take care, everyone! Join Our Discord Server! Support our Patreon! The new campaign's wiki may be found here. Follow us on social medi...

Yuletide festivities see the Player-squires lords of the hall for a day—and, later, participating in a local tradition they will not soon forget... Duchess Ygraine's embroidery (actually done by Des's mom) Intro music by Adrian von Ziegler Support our Patreon! The campaign wiki may be found here . Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Instagram Featuring: Jen as Bartholomew Des as Maurice Re...

A small group means a shorter session this week and a side quest intended to focus on the players' backup knights. Instead, we learn a valuable lesson in what happens when squires try to act above their station and put their lives on the line in the same manner as their lords... Intro music by Adrian von Ziegler Support our Patreon! The campaign wiki may be found here . Follow us on social media!...

After another rollicking Winter Phase, we join our Player-squires on yet another campaign as King Uther leads an ill-advised invasion of Summerland. What strange sights will they encounter in the fairy-haunted mists? Intro music by Adrian von Ziegler Support our Patreon! The campaign wiki may be found here . Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Instagram Featuring: Jen as Bartholomew David...

We jump into our first extended Winter Phase, where an ongoing theme of forbidden romance soon emerges. Then, as we get into year 481, more romantic shenanigans ensue before the Player-squires meet their new king... Intro music by Adrian von Ziegler Support our Patreon! The campaign wiki may be found here . Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Instagram Featuring: Jen as Bartholomew David S...

After creating the group's backup characters/the squires' knights, we wrap up Part II of the Year 480 with consequences following from last week's episode, and strange portents in the sky heralding profound changes to come... Intro music by Adrian von Ziegler Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Instagram Featuring: Jen as Bartholomew David S. as Livesy Renae as Cadoc J...

After too long of a delay thanks to hectic holidays and persistent head colds, we are back for the second installment of our two-part finale. The final fate of Aaron Evans is decided in a truly apocalyptic finale! The wiki may be found here . Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Instagram

This week, we wrap up family histories and jump into creating the Player-squires that comprise the first generation of our new campaign! At the end, a short vignette ("The Lost Hound") plants seeds that will reap many a strange and bitter harvest in the years and decades to come... For those wishing to skip the nuts and bolts of character creation, we introduce the squires and begin our little min...

  We kick off a new run of The Great Pendragon Campaign, this time told from the Cornish perspective. This short(er) episode is all about going through the intertwined family histories of the ancestors of our first crop of Player-knights as they navigate the tumultuous events of the fifth century in Cornwall and Brittany.   Episodes like this aren't always everyone's cup of tea. There's a lot of d...

Illness and tech glitches have struck the Esoteric Order HQ! In lieu of an episode, we have this special announcement regarding Monsterhearts and our plans for 2020... Big thanks to all our listeners and Patrons for your continued support as we head into our seventh season of this podcast! Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Instagram

Despite the pithy episode title, this is actually the penultimate chapter, or rather the first of a two-part finale. And boy does it go places! The wiki may be found here . Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Instagram

The gang uncovers dark secrets buried deep in the woods and realizes who the true monsters of Grey Cliffe really are... Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Instagram Featuring: Jen David S. Renae Jade David L.

Everyone's favorite darkly-horrifying teenage supernatural romance returns to Greycliffe for a summertime special, and with a star-studded cast of special guests! Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Instagram Featuring: Jen David S. Jade David L.

Sacred Time in Glorantha is a time of the year when the world dies only to be renewed again. In a similar vein, this session marks the somewhat premature end of our Runequest venture—but the beginning of new opportunities. We talk about the whys and wherefores at the top of the session, and what's coming up next, then get into a tumultuous bit of shamanic spirit journeying that sees our adventurer...

We're back! It's the penultimate episode and Aaron has a few loose ends to tie up. But can he keep control of an unlike that is quickly spiraling out of control? And what price will he pay to do so? Also, Persian Gulf Boner Jamz get a mention. The wiki may be found here . Support our Patreon! Follow us on social media! Facebook Twitter Instagram