The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 03: ‘Twas Brillig…’

About this episode

The episode features a comedic horror adventure where the characters face various absurd challenges.

…‘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. 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. 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 woman. However, with the exception of one moment (which I will flag…

People in this episode

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

Topics covered

• roleplaying games
• horror
• comedy
• mystery
• tabletop games

Keywords

• Vaesen
• tabletop RPG
• cosmic horror
• actual play
• mature themes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Free League Publishing

Books & works: Mythic Britain and Ireland

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