The Apocalypse Players
by The Apocalypse Players
An RPG actual play podcast, specialising in Call of Cthulhu and other horror games.Dice-driven cosmic horrors provided by Dominic Allen, Joseph Chance, Danann McAleer and Dan Wheeler.Follow us on Twitter: @ApocPlayersInstagram: @ApocalypsePlayersFacebook: The Apocalypse PlayersWeb: www.apocalypseplayers.com
Episodes
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An Uncommon Burial 39: “Golgotha”
...or “Forensic Dentistry”. In which a susurration of Marjorie is invoked, Herbal Ventolin inhaled, and a bedraggled Scrooge figure is impersonated, before the arrival of an old acquaintance stops the fun and games... A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast…
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An Uncommon Burial 38: "A Revenant"
In which our former Oddchester trio face one that walks who should not, before attempting to reach the tumuli upon the moor... A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muir - Joseph Chance Rev. Peregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen...
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An Uncommon Burial 37: 'Ill Planets'
In which our intrepid investigators go gorse mad, enter into a copse of trees and face death itself - via stars not fit to look upon. A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muir - Joseph Chance Rev. Peregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady...
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An Uncommon Burial 36: The Old Man and The Tree
In which our investigators reach the moors and face the inevitable challenges that come with a transition from the urban to the untamed, where the past makes itself present via ancient myths and newly glimpsed horizons. A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast:...
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An Uncommon Burial 35: Of Factions and Fiefdoms and Flashbacks
In which our investigators - and players - take stock across time and space, attempting to comprehend potencies and plots greater than themselves, including the revision of missing moments, resulting in a return from the meta-table to the Whitby Abbey camp, even finding a dash of hard won clarity...
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An Uncommon Burial 34: The Old Dust and The New
In which our merry band takes a trip up the Abbey road, digesting and collecting all they can from the discoveries in the Haberdasher's box, before catching up with an old acquaintance... A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muir - Joseph...
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An Uncommon Burial 33 “Onwards & Upwards”
In which our investigators go straight for dessert, a sacrifice is made, a strange dancer causes heads to turn… and a new journey is finally undertaken. A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon…
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An Uncommon Burial 32 " Mutations of Faith"
In which our investigators question their allegiances, interrogate colonial tactics (both “successful” & “unsuccessful”), dive deep into the faiths of the townsfolk… and enjoy a performance artist’s strange attempts at kickstarting the Whitby Fringe Festival… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann...
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An Uncommon Burial 31 "Sweet Sorrow"
In which our investigators ransack the local sweet-shop, witness a tragic parting, & exchange gifts. A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly. Cast: Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts -...
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An Uncommon Burial 30 “The First Dance”
In which our investigators go on a cobbled-road-trip with our favourite pub landlady, discuss what in the name of seven Montagues is going on in this “Whitby” gaff, and encounter something perhaps more deadly & terrifying than anything they have yet faced… A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann...
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An Uncommon Burial 29: "A School Story"
In which two men in a smoking-room are talking of their their private school days… (This episode is meant as a classic ghost story in many ways, but one which adds directly to the narrative of An Uncommon Burial - and which also acts as a form of "recap" for the previous connected scenarios 'A...
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The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 15: ‘The Aftermaths’ (FINALE)
…or ‘A Tale of Two Stones and Two Lights.’ In which a precious item is taken, one lost is returned, a spell is broken, a man is mended, an evil is scattered, and a company reunited. The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original…
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The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 14: ‘Not the Blade, But the Man Who Wields It’
...or ‘Where Pagan Meets Pagan’ In which this league of extraordinary ladies and gentlemen perform unquestionably extraordinary actions. The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the…
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The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 13: ‘Old Meg...’
In which the elite squad of paranormal investigators call in a specialist to help them count some stones. The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from...
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The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 12: ‘Maes Knoll’
In which our jolly ramblers visit the deserted Thomas Farm, before arriving at one of the erstwhile names of this scenario, indicating it is likely to be a significant location. The pieces start to fall into place… The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League...
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The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 11: ‘The Ballad of Squally Chase’
In which the investigators investigate a crime scene, speak to witnesses, and discover clues. Really. The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from...
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The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 10: ‘Quoit a Lot’
In which the Apocalypse Players demonstrate why none of them work in advertising, and Siobhan Strong has An Experience. The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario...
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The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 09: ‘Accidental Hearse’
In which a specific content warning applies, but it’s all done in terribly good taste. Mostly. Then Bab Chase tries to cheer everyone up, and Bridge Ebden remembers an old friend. The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept…
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The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 08: ‘A Field in England (Again)’
In which our keen beans are up with the lark and on the trail of something. Or a trail, or something, or someone is having a lark. There’s definitely a lark, I can tell you that much. The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original...
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The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 07: ‘Hypostatic Union’
...or ‘Idle Whittling’. In which it is still the same evening. There is a whittling, a fickling, a bickering, a necking and a knocking and it’s what Vaughan Williams would have wanted. The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original...
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The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 06: ‘The Wedding Party’
In which our reckless adventurers cause yet more damage (or so the editor would have you believe), Bab Chase leaves his calling card, Bridge Ebden struggles with maths, Siobhan Strong goes for a dip, and you know what it’s like when your busby’s in your duffle bag. The Company of the Light uses…
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The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 05: ‘The Hummels and Somerset Agricrits’
In which our angry and hopeless drunkards begin destroying the vicarage, before turning on each other and then working on themselves. Fellwood goes for a walk… The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans....
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The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 04: ‘The Pies Await!’
In which our holidaymakers enjoy a few local ales, endure some local characters, catch up on local gossip, and attempt not to get into any trouble… The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery…
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The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 03: ‘Twas Brillig…’
…‘and a Wet and Gribbly Bibbling Was a’Babbling.’ In which our intrepid heroes go shopping (and genuinely pay money for old rope), brave the horrors of the vicarage, and try to remain stoic in the face of the most frightful of horrors: a housekeeper, an outhouse, a breeze, and soft furnishings.…
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The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 02: ‘Pendle Mint Cake’
…or ‘Trollbangers’. In which the uneasy companions settle into their new home, one of them receives a letter from an old friend, and a name is given to the society. The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan...
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The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 01: ‘Heartsholm Light’
In which five misfits find themselves drawn to a remote, rocky outcrop in South West England... The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic...
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As The Waters Cover The Sea FINALE: Back to Back to Back to the Future
…or Requiem for a Bream. In which the investigators meet the many ends of their many timelines and face crucial decisions in desperate circumstances. The threads converge and the tapestry reveals itself on a vast and dreadful scale - but can Launceston and his band of agents, or indeed all of the...
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 22: Where Eyes Wide Eels Dare
In which the investigators descend deep into the Coastal Barrow alongside the Faithful, infiltrating the ranks of cultists and rebels, desperate to seek out clarity amidst the occult workings and treacherous machinations… A late Restoration and modern era Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance...
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 21: The Prawn Supremacy
…or Prawn Baps & Prawn Paps. In which our band of excise-folk, reunited, attempt a crossing between barrows (of sorts), discover a fine calf or two, debate the better practice of rules implementation and recover phrases by cunning and education. Titles are discussed. Whispers are made… A late...
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 20: Knives Out
In which Launceston and Mandeville face a chance encounter at Clarendon House while Drayton and Farrowvale engage with the watch of The Faithful, down by the twin barrows on the Estate… A late Restoration and modern era Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel, Felicity...
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 19: A Field In England
In which our agents of the Treasury move on from interrogation of a messenger to interrogation of a message. The party splits - at the perfect time to do so… A late Restoration and modern era Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance. CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and...
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 18: The Village
In which Mr Rafe Launceston leads his brave band of officers of the excise into the village of Morton Le Grange, 1684… A late Restoration and modern era Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel, Felicity Blake & William Mandeville – Belinda Cornish Chris Caldwell…
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 17: Interlude
In which a moment occurs between times, hidden in the spaces alongside greater imaginings of certain plateaus, made possible by daemonic beings and introduced by a familiar, once Kingsport based, antiquarian… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel & Felicity...
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 16: Fantastic Mr Fox
In which the pursuit of the cunning Fox comes to a terrible conclusion, via dawn rites, grave guardians and golden rings - but those who walk by the Shadow have yet to face further twists and turns… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel & Felicity Blake –...
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 15: The Last Portrait On The Left
In which our brave Alfoxton guests clear up some loose ends and head underground… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel & Felicity Blake – Belinda Cornish Chris Caldwell & Jonathan Tatler – Dan Wheeler Max Davenant & Tam Philips – Danann McAleer Charlie…
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 14: Children of A Lesser God
In which Tatler descends and discovers, Redmark uses languages, Philips runs out of magic points and Felicity Blake returns in time to join Luther in a significant decision… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel & Felicity Blake – Belinda Cornish Chris…
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 13: Burning Bright
In which matters progress further in the SOUTH facing garden; that which is dead evidently does not lie down; Redmark gets The Fear; Tatler circumnavigates, while Davenant, Philips, Arundel and Blake form quite the quartet of enquiry around a tether and a mass of most unusual provenance… A modern...
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 12: The Unbearable Langoustine of Being
In which the Alfoxton quartet reunites, dares a montage, investigates corners and invokes a legend of Irem - confronting the Crayfish and triggering Quantock recognition along the way… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel & Felicity Blake – Belinda Cornish...
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 11: The Boar Identity
In which Tatler satisfies his cricketing needs, by way of kit and stroke; Blake attempts to secure her personal safety, at some rhinological cost; Philips finds himself weak at the knees, whilst unpleasantly aloft, and Redmark exits in order to return, only to get up close and personal with what...
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 10: The Hare, The Shadow & The Italian Job
In which Felicity, Luther and Tam confront Colin, while Jonathan resolves the truth of his capacity to speak Dante’s great vernacular, as well as seeking out a decent set of cricket pads. Another name is uncovered of the six, an ancient walker of shadows is revealed and a mythos legend enters…
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 09: There Will Be Old Men
In which Tam, Felicity and Luther begin to investigate the interior of Alfoxton House, while Jonathan pursues greater command of the exterior… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel & Felicity Blake – Belinda Cornish Chris Caldwell & Jonathan Tatler – Dan…
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 08: The Asparagus File
In which the players acclimatise to March 21st, 1974, Alfoxton House, battling with memories as well as frustratingly partial gaps in both their shared and individual recollections… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel & Felicity Blake – Belinda Cornish Chris...
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 07: A Room With A Parallax View
In which time shifts, an ongoing investigation is very briefly visited and the players must confront certain dualities, Yithian or otherwise… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel – Belinda Cornish Chris Caldwell – Dan Wheeler Max Davenant – Danann McAleer...
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 06: Three Swift Lights Shoreside, Ebbing Towards Me
In which the Westenra walking group reaches a pivotal moment and must face a choice of paths on a greater scale than they had previously imagined… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel – Belinda Cornish Chris Caldwell – Dan Wheeler Max Davenant – Danann…
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 05: Beasts of The Western Wild
In which the walkers must make an unenviable choice - to descend, to escape, to rescue - or to be in time for lunch at the pub… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel – Belinda Cornish Chris Caldwell – Dan Wheeler Max Davenant – Danann McAleer Charlie Westenra…
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 04: As Above, So Below
In which our walking party feel sure they are encountering still stranger things: freak weather, sheltered defiles, terms of magic and perhaps that most horrible of imaginings: an immersive theatrical experience… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel – Belinda...
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 03: Atavism: Way of The Walker
In which a rare degree of de-escalation occurs, the map is brought forth, a signal is sought for and the dreadful possibility of a rural, pub lunch kitchen closing early is discussed… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel – Belinda Cornish Chris Caldwell – Dan...
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 02: The Road, not Taken
In which Charlie Westenra’s merry band of cliff climbers take a short cut, traverse an ancient woodland, suffer a strange encounter and receive a mixed blessing… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel – Belinda Cornish Chris Caldwell – Dan Wheeler Max Davenant…
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As The Waters Cover The Sea 01: The Quantocks of Solace
In which five walkers make their way up a coastal track, looking for paths forward they may not even recognise the need for… A modern Call of Cthulhu Scenario by Joseph Chance Cast: Josephine Arundel – Belinda Cornish Chris Caldwell – Dan Wheeler Max Davenant – Danann McAleer Charlie Westenra –...
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LIVE with TOM CLARK! Going Loco: Choo Choo Cthulhu 02 FINALE: 'Psychological Caboose'
In which our investigators realise they're not in Vermont anymore, delusions of German psychiatrists abound, and Thomas the Tank Engine needs to take some Rennies. An improvised Call of Cthulhu scenario by The Apocalypse Players, performed live at the Loco Klub in Bristol. Cast: Siegfried...
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An RPG actual play podcast, specialising in Call of Cthulhu and other horror games.Dice-driven cosmic horrors provided by Dominic Allen, Joseph Chance, Danann McAleer and Dan Wheeler.Follow us on Twitter: @ApocPlayersInstagram: @ApocalypsePlayersFacebook: The Apocalypse PlayersWeb: www.apocalypseplayers.com
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