The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 04: ‘The Pies Await!’

About this episode

The holidaymakers enjoy local ales and gossip while navigating a mystery in the Vaesen roleplaying system.

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 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 when it arrives), this is not dwelt on in any great detail, and please note for avoidance of doubt this is NOT sexual violence or self-harm. Human…

People in this episode

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

Topics covered

• roleplaying
• horror
• local culture
• mystery
• comedy

Keywords

• Vaesen
• roleplaying game
• cosmic horror
• local ales
• mystery
• podcast
• actual play

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Free League Publishing

Books & works: Mythic Britain and Ireland

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