The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 02: ‘Pendle Mint Cake’

About this episode

The episode follows uneasy companions as they settle into their new home and receive a letter from an old friend while forming a society.

…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 Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes. With special thanks to Joseph Chance for his role in creating the world of Heartsholm. The Heartsholm Light itself is inspired by Hanstholm Lighthouse — An Alternative Headquarters, by Morten Greis. You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494 Cast: Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance Bab Chase — Dominic Allen Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett Narrator — Dan Wheeler CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror. (MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW): The mystery at the heart of this story is premised upon the disappearance and death of a young…

People in this episode

Guests: Joseph Chance, Dominic Allen, Danann McAleer, Lucy Farrett, Dan Wheeler

Topics covered

• roleplaying
• mystery
• cosmic horror
• TTRPG
• actual play
• narrative

Keywords

• Vaesen
• roleplaying game
• mystery
• TTRPG
• cosmic horror
• actual play
• Heartsholm

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Free League Publishing

Books & works: Mythic Britain and Ireland, The Company of the Light

Places: Hanstholm Lighthouse, Heartsholm

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