So You Want To Be A Hero

Ep 1: The Calm Before the StormFifteen years after High Summoner Gandof brought peace to Spira, the city of Avalon prepares to celebrate. Illaria, a summoner hailing from Bevelle, arrives alongside her guardian, Karigan. Meanwhile, chocobo ranchers Minsun and Ramiro travel to town eyeing a lucrative deal with a local Merchant King. Joined by fate on the eve of tragedy, both pairs soak in the quiet moments of the festival—unaware that the life they know is about to change forever.Cast & CrewMere (@ohhellomere) as MinsunJustin (@gmjustin) as RamiroPyreiia (@pyreiia) as IlariaTook (@tookiguess) as KariganBrad Silman (@herocast_atx) as The StorytellerMusic & Audio CreditsFeatured Covers: A special thank you to TPR (@tprpiano) and Roxanne Genot (@roxthecellist) for granting permission to feature their Final Fantasy X covers from A Fleeting Dream and Tranquil Days.Original Composition: Original Final Fantasy X themes composed by Nobuo Uematsu.Additional Music: Background audio and supporting tracks provided by Epidemic Sound. Including :A Celtic Blessing by Bonnie GraceHighland Hymn by Bonnie GraceFor the Weary by Bonnie GraceHoist the Colours Buccaneers  by Christoffer Moe DiltevsenLast Frontier by Hampus NaeseliusLonging for Springtime by Jon AlgarSail the Sky by Rachel SandySomething Darker by Spectacles Wallet and Watch The Thirst by Belladone StringsTime Zone by Gavin Luke Warning Signal by Max AnsenSo You Want To Be A Hero Presents: Shattered Calm is an actual play podcast powered by the Daggerheart tabletop roleplaying system. Final Fantasy X, its setting, lore, and original music are registered trademarks and copyright of Square Enix. All rights reserved to Square Enix.

This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+Lee-Ana, Pak, Kipp and Bliss awaken from an eventful night in the Hamlet. Preparing themselves for their second delve in to the Verboten Vidal rejoins the group for breakfast before adventuring forth to procure supplies.Cast: Meg Van Pelt as Lee-AnaEmily Robinson as Blis OviLaus Weindel as PakDavis McQueen as Kipper GreenskinBrad Silman as Vidal John Garza as The Storyteller. Art designed by Brad Silman Edited by John GarzaMusic from Epidemic Sounds & Monument StudiosPlease Follows us on instagram, threads, and bluesky @herocast_atx

This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+Lee-Ana, Pak, Kipp and Bliss continue to explore the Hamlet. They are show both sides of life as a delver. Before catching a glimpse of what awaits them at the end of that "life". Pak decides with the secret spilled there is no sense in waiting to introduce the new upstarts to the most...important person in all of Driftmore...at least to the delvers. Cast: Meg Van Pelt as Lee-AnaEmily Robinson as Blis OviLaus Weindel as PakDavis McQueen as Kipper GreenskinBrad Silman as Vidal John Garza as The Storyteller. Art designed by Brad Silman Edited by John GarzaMusic from Epidemic Sounds Mental IllnessJay VartonThe CarrionRachel SandyMidnight HourVicki VoxThe HauntedLuella GrenEyes Watching by Eden AveryPlease Follows us on instagram, threads, and bluesky @herocast_atx

This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+Unsure of the Doctors motivations, Pak and Kipper have decided to ditch Vidal leaving him at the entrance to the Hamlet. Taking a moment to show their brand new charges around Pak manages to divulge a secret that is sure to carry a heavy consequence should it reach its way to the good Doctor.  Few things are sacred here in Driftmore, but to every delver, that secret is.Cast: Meg Van Pelt as Lee-AnaEmily Robinson as Blis OviLaus Weindel as PakDavis McQueen as Kipper GreenskinBrad Silman as Vidal John Garza as The Storyteller. Art designed by Brad Silman Edited by John GarzaMusic from Epidemic Sounds Mental IllnessJay VartonThe CarrionRachel SandyMidnight HourVicki VoxThe HauntedLuella GrenEyes Watching by Eden AveryPlease Follows us on instagram, threads, and bluesky @herocast_atx

Ever wondered what goes into building a thriving tabletop community, or how personal beliefs and pop culture shape the way we play?In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with Grant from GameMasterMonday. Grant is a brilliant creative, and our conversation covers a little bit of everything. We dive into the origins of how GMM started and where it is going next, while also touching on unexpected topics like the TV show Scrubs, religion, and so much more. You'll definitely get a sense of how passionate and creative he is!Links & ResourcesConnect with GameMasterMonday: https://linktr.ee/gamemastermondayFollow the show: Follow Behind The Screen and So You Want To Be A Hero on Instagram, Bluesky, and Threads @herocastatx

This episode contains adult themes, strong language, and violence. Recommended for ages 16+There is no one that calls the Verboten home. The creatures that lurk beneath the mist are the things even nightmares fear. Pak & Kip decide to lead their trio of proteges into the Verboten's cold embrace hopping to find blood...or at least off load one of their more...complicated charges.Cast: Meg Van Pelt as Lee-AnaEmily Robinson as Blis OviLaus Weindel as PakDavis McQueen as Kipper GreenskinBrad Silman as Vidal John Garza as The Storyteller. Art designed by Brad Silman Edited by John GarzaMusic from Epidemic Sounds Mental IllnessJay VartonThe CarrionRachel SandyMidnight HourVicki VoxThe HauntedLuella GrenEyes Watching by Eden AveryPlease Follows us on instagram, threads, and bluesky @herocast_atx

Ever wondered how to turn your favorite book, movie, video game, or cartoon character into a fully realized tabletop item, character, campaign?In this episode of Behind The Screen, we sit down with Justin from So You Wanna Be A DM. Justin is such a brilliant creative. In this episode we talk about everything from the conception of SYWBADM to having Bug Bunny as your Warlocks Patron. You'll defiantly get a sense of how creative they are!Connect with SYWBADM:More info: https://linktr.ee/soyouwannabeadmFollow the show: Follow Behind The Screen and So You Want To A Hero on Instagram, Bluesky, and Threads @herocastatx