The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 09: ‘Accidental Hearse’

The Company of the Light (Vaesen) 09: ‘Accidental Hearse’

From The Apocalypse Players by The Apocalypse Players

July 6, 2026 · 53 min · Season 7 · Episode 258

About this episode

The episode explores mature themes through the lens of a horror roleplaying game, featuring emotional moments and character interactions.

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 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. SPECIFIC CONTENT WARNING FOR EPISODE 9: This episode contains description of the injuries to a young person’s corpse and the emotional distress to her family. If you wish to avoid this, please note it takes place from around the 17m30s point, and you should be safe to resume listening at around 30…

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Guests: Bab Chase, Bridge Ebden, Lieutenant William Fellwood, Siobhan Strong, Dan Wheeler

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Organizations: Free League Publishing

Books & works: Mythic Britain and Ireland

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