Three Black Halflings | A Dungeons & Dragons Podcast
Three Black Halflings is a Dungeons & Dragons podcast hosted by Jasper William Cartwright, Olivia Kennedy, and Jeremy Cobb. The three friends explore diversity in D&D and pop culture, share Dungeon Master tips, and have thoughtful conversations with guests. They mix humor and strong opinions while discussing tabletop roleplaying and related media. Episodes often include actual play elements, advice, and community-focused discussions.
Episodes
"Why didn't you lead with that!” - The Rashawn Nadine Scott Interview
Content warning: Two uncensored uses of a racial slur (1:02:15 & 1:02:51) in the context of a story about our guest experiencing racism while performing.
This week, Candace the Magnificent and Jeremy Cobb are joined by actor, performer, and comedian Rashawn Nadine Scott!
The Halflings chat with Rashawn about her journey as a performer, from growing up playing in bands to her love of musicals and
“Better, Faster, Cheaper, Healthier” - The Xalavier Nelson Jr. Interview
This week! Liv Kennedy, Candace the Magnificent and Jeremy Cobb are joined by the amazing Xalavier Nelson Jr!
The Halflings go behind the scenes of what it really takes to make games, from early ideation through to release, and what it means to build a studio from the ground up as a Black creator. Xalavier shares how his identity and lived experience have shaped both his work and leadership, and
“Get hit by a bus and Profit” - The Danielle Radford Interview
This week! Jeremy Cobb, Liv Kennedy and Candace the Magnificent are joined by a very special guest.. Danielle Radford!
Danielle shares her nerdy origins and how her love of storytelling led her into the world of TTRPGs, alongside her advice for anyone looking to break into the space. She also recounts the unforgettable story of being hit by a bus, and how that unexpected moment shaped her journey
BEASTS One Shot: Rise of the Kókórans - Part 2
Welcome to the world of BEASTS! A new Animorphs-Inspired Powered by the Apocalypse TTRPG about animal-morphing teen soldiers.
Ness and Randal's attempt to save Mikaela has gone sideways and with the Kokorans hot on their trail they'll have to think on their feet if they want to survive.
STARRING:
Candace the Magnificent as Ness
Jeremy Cobb as Randal
and Adrián Mejía as the GM
Content Wa
BEASTS One Shot: Rise of the Kókórans - Part 1
Welcome to the world of BEASTS! A new Animorphs-Inspired Powered by the Apocalypse TTRPG about animal-morphing teen soldiers.
Our one shot picks up following the events of a recon mission gone wrong and their leader captured. Now, Ness and Randal fight to rescue their friend and free the people enslaved by the alien race known as the Kokorans.
STARRING:
Candace the Magnificent as Ness
Jerem
“Trust and Trauma” - Black Community and Mental Health Part 2
This week! Liv Kennedy, Candace the Magnificent and Jeremy Cobb are joined once again by the wonderful Perry Clark and Sekayi Edwards for Part 2 of their Black History Month mental health conversation, and the final episode of this year’s Black History Month series.
Together, they dive into the Black community’s relationship with therapy, what it really takes to build trust between patients and p
“Personal Stories” - Indie AP Production Roundtable
This week! Jeremy Cobb and Candace the Magnificent introduce a roundtable style episode with those who are the heart of the industry - Ambrose, Alix, Calamity and Robert Madison II, AKA MadDrRob!
Together, they explore how they choose the stories they tell and the motivations behind those decisions. The conversation reflects on how the need for representation influences creative work within tabl
“Worthy of Belonging” - Intersectional Storytelling Roundtable
This week! As part of Black History Month’s centenary year, Jeremy Cobb and Candace the Magnificent welcome a powerful panel into the Halfling Stadium: Amihan “The Rose Cleric” , Aetherius Bordeaux, “Lamia” Cassie Walker and Queon Story.
Marking 100 years of Black History Month, the conversation centres on the challenges of existing in the TTRPG space while telling authentic stories as a
"100 Years of BHM" - Black History Month in the US
This week! Candace the Magnificent joins us to celebrate Black History Month and its 100th year.
2026 marks a century of Black History Month, a moment to reflect on why BHM exists and why it continues to matter. Created to challenge the erasure of Black history, BHM centres Black voices, stories, and experiences, past and present.
Throughout February, Three Black Halflings mark the centenary of
“The Funny Ha-Has” - The Azeem Jimoh Interview
This week! Candace the Magnificent and Jeremy Cobb are joined by content creator and voice actor Azeem Jimoh, also known as BlackPurist.
Azeem shares his nerdy origins, from his favourite Sonic game to the creators who inspired him to start making content, and how Ryan Higa’s work led him into content creation and voice acting.
The conversation dives into overlooked were-creatures, including the
“A Miserable Sandwich” - US Current Events
Content Warning:This episode contains discussion of gun violence, blood, and murder.
This week! Candace the Magnificent and Jeremy Cobb discuss some of the major events currently unfolding in the United States. The majority of the episode focuses on the murder of Renee Good and the current ICE situation, examining the fear, violence, and lasting terror surrounding these events. They also explor
“The Myth and Reality of Mental Health” - Perry Clark & Sekayi Edwards Interview
This week! Liv, Candace, and Jeremy are joined by licensed marriage and family therapists Sekayi Edwards, founder of Hidden Quest Therapy, and Perry Clark, therapist, podcaster, and founder of Untangled & Grow Counseling.
Sekayi and Perry share their origin nerd stories and what first drew them into the therapy profession, reflecting on their personal journeys and experiences working as POC thera
“Heres looking at Kenku Kid” - The Jennifer Kretchmer Interview Part 2
This week! Jeremy Cobb and Candace the Magnificent are joined by Jennifer Kretchmer, a multi-talented writer, producer, actor, consultant, and tabletop creative whose work spans storytelling, performance, and game design.
In part two of the conversation, the Halflings continue their in-depth discussion with Jennifer, moving further into how disability is represented, understood, and designed for
“The Invisibility of Disability” - The Jennifer Kretchmer Interview Part 1
This week! Jeremy Cobb and Candace the Magnificent are joined by Jennifer Kretchmer, a multi-talented writer, producer, actor, consultant, and tabletop creative whose work spans storytelling, performance, and game design.
The Halflings explore how Jennifer’s writing, acting, and lifelong nerdiness came together to form her creative origin story, and how her own disability became a driving force
“Red Bull and Bad Oysters Baby” - PAXMUS
This week! Jasper, Candace, and Jeremy are joined by the producer of all producers, Jess Jewell.
The Halflings dive into PAX Unplugged, with Jess sharing her first US convention experience and her amazement at how much was packed into the event. Jasper talks about visiting PAX with Jess and the overwhelming scale of the convention, especially when compared to UK venues.
Jess explains why she was
“I got ADHD for Christmas” The Holidays are Here! Part 2
This week! The Halflings get festive as they share their own Christmas traditions and explore how the season is celebrated around the world.
Jeremy reflects on his neutral feelings toward Christmas (much like Thanksgiving), and how that’s changed since his childhood, while Candace contrasts this with their love of gift-giving and a festive feast inspired by The Feast of Seven Fishes from Tv show,
“Tasty Tasty Complexity” - The Adrián Mejía Interview
This week! Candace the Magnificent and Jeremy Cobb are joined by lead producer of Koboa and new game Beasts - Adrián Mejía!
Adrián shares how a childhood trip to Brazil and the moment he first saw Super Mario Bros. 3 ignited his love of imaginative worlds, later deepened by discovering the TTRPG Nephilim.
He dives into the South American inspirations that shaped Koboa, the careful research an
“Give me all your flesh!” - The Nikatine Interview
This week! Candace The Magnificent, Liv Kennedy and Jeremy Cobb are joined by streamer, activist and incredible GM...Nikatine.
We dive into her origin story and journey into all things nerdy, a wildly creative beginning sparked by her dad building a computer, and the early games that unlocked her imagination, from The Sims to StarCraft.
The conversation then shifts into her path through streamin
“Come over to Charlie Browns” - The Holidays Are Here! Part 1
This week! Candace the Magnificent, Liv Kennedy, and Jeremy Cobb ease into the holiday season as Jeremy explores the differences between UK and US celebrations. They look at the contrast in Halloween hype and how their childhoods shaped whether they did, or didn’t, celebrate.
Jeremy shares his complicated relationship with the holidays, reflecting on childhood boredom, babysitting, and feeling ex
“Nostalgia Hurts Sometimes” - Nostalgia and Toxic Fandoms PART 2
This week! Liv, Candace and Jeremy continue their deep dive into why nostalgia isn't always comforting, and how to process the grief of a once beloved creator or artwork turning out to be a real-world nightmare. From how the most toxic fandoms can taint the things we love, to that toxicity can make it difficult to have discussions about the things you enjoy.
Also - did you miss out on our firs
“Nostalgia Hurts Sometimes” - Nostalgia and Toxic Fandoms PART 1
This week! Liv, Candace, and Jeremy take a little detour into sharing some of their scariest and spookiest tales. From petrifying Polaroids to demonic dreams, the Halflings dive into it all. Why are we drawn to nostalgia? What exactly makes us feel nostalgic. Within this conversation, they tackle the big elephant in the room: Harry Potter and J.K. Rowling’s disappointing outlook.
From plagiarism
“It Takes a Village” - The Samantha Béart Interview
Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Baldur’s Gate 3 during Samantha's Tale from the Table.
This week! Jeremy Cobb, Liv Kennedy and Candace the Magnificent are joined by BAFTA-nominated actor and voice artist Samantha Béart - the brilliant vocal talent behind characters such as Karlach in Baldur’s Gate 3, Thomasina Bateman in The Excavation of Hobb's Barrow, Oracle in TRON: Cataly
“Shaping your Identity” - The Kelly Lynne D’Angelo Interview
This week! Jeremy and Candace are joined by special guest Kelly Lynne D’Angelo! They dive into Kelly’s nerdy origin story, the feeling of not quite fitting in while figuring out those younger years, and the importance of taking the time to truly listen.
They chat about the adventure of creating Starry, a pop-rock musical about Vincent van Gogh, and reflect on how art shapes culture, the magic of
"Connecting the Dots of Improv” - The Oscar Montoya Interview
This week, Candace, Liv and Jeremy are joined by Dropout and Dimension20 legend Oscar Montoya! Talking about how Oscar's improv training has influenced the shape of the characters he plays, his time on shows like TalesUnrolled and Dimension20, and how POC representation in media has affected the stories he tells.
But there's way more to this interview! For the full extended cut, head over to our
“Born to be Bad” - Evil Races in Media
This week! Join Candace, Liv and Jeremy for a much-needed conversation about one of fantasy’s laziest tropes: “evil races.”
From the reductive storytelling of Good vs. Evil to the way TTRPGs treat so-called monster races as throwaway enemies, used more for easy combat than meaningful storytelling, the Halflings break down how these shortcuts feed into fantasy racism, and why it’s time to move pa
“My Eggs Are Exploding!” - TTRPG Rules Vs Story
This week! The Halflings are back to dive into the tug of war between rules and story, the chaos of GMless games, and rules-lite versus rules heavy systems.
Along the way, they explore how imagination can completely change the way players approach gameplay, proving that with the right mindset, even the crunchiest mechanics can become pure storytelling magic.
Also - did you miss out on our fir
"Candace Absolutely Magnifi-can!" - GM’s Spotlight
This week! Candace the Magnificent joins Jeremy Cobb and Liv Kennedy for a whirlwind of laughter and discussion. Get ready for the many magnificent puns on Candace’s name, a look back at Candace’s early TTRPG experience and the journey of how those first games shaped their unique GM'ing skills.
Hear all about Candace’s approach to rules in a system, what makes a good story for their players an
“Last Woman Standing” - Femmes in Horror Part 2
Content Warning: Descriptions of slasher and horror films, sexual themes in horror, and brief body horror.Spoiler Alert: This episode contains spoilers for a bunch of horror films, including ALIEN, Terminator, Let the Right One In, Cabin in the Woods, Totally Killer, Time Cut, Ready or Not, Fresh, Barbarian, and Twilight.
This week! Liv, Candace the Magnificent, and Jeremy Cobb are back for Par
“The Cost of Admission” - The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
This week, The Halflings speak on the shocking assassination of controversial right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk. They examine his career, the infamous quotes, and the rage bait that defined his public persona. Jeremy, Liv, and Candace each share their candid and complicated feelings on his death before diving into the wider impact this event will have on the political landscape moving forward.
"That got me HYPED!" - Jeremy’s Black Cinema Deep Dive
This week! Jeremy is diving headfirst into the world of contemporary Black cinema, sharing his favorite films from the last ten to fifteen years and spotlighting directors like Ryan Coogler, Jordan Peele, Shaka King, Ava DuVernay, and Spike Lee. Inspired by the brilliance of F.D. Signifier, he also shouts out incredible POC creators including Foreign Man in a Foreign Land, Khadija Mbowe, Kat Blaqu
"What Defines A Monster?" - Introducing Draw Steel by MCDM Productions
This week! Jeremy, Liv, and Candace are joined by James Introcaso, Lead Game Designer at MCDM and Draw Steel maestro, and Willy Abeel, the Mother of Monsters and creator of the playable clown race, the Clonns, as they share how they joined MCDM and dive into their most legendary nerdy stories. We talk about what a monster really is in Draw Steel, whether the game leans more on mechanics or story.
"NSFW Police" Part 2 - the itch.io and Steam controversy continued
Content Warning: References to NSFW, SFW, and SA content.
This week! Jeremy, Candace and Liv continue their discussion about the ongoing itch.io and Steam controversy, and how censorship of this nature impacts BIPOC and Queer creators and communities. From the definitions of censorship, the current state of ID Checks, and the blatant bid for data control, and how this all links back to the Sat
"NSFW Police" - the itch.io and Steam controversy
Content Warning: References to NSFW, SFW, and SA content.
This week! Liv, Candace and Jeremy (aka the BG3 book hoarder) are exploring the Steam and Itch.io controversy of delisting games from their platforms revolving around the censorship of adult content, how this specifically impacts marginalised communities in ways these companies have clearly not considered, and how the Payment Giants
"I'm Scared of Twilight Imperium" - Board Games for TTRPG fans
Disclaimer: Minor spoilers for games in the Balder's Gate series This week! Liv gives Jeremy her recommendations on board games for folks who enjoy TTRPGs. From long form campaign games, to D&D style board games, to the stress of introducing the ADHD enemy of games - a timer!
Check out Liv's recommendations here:
Gloomhaven - https://cephalofair.com/pages/gloomhaven
Decent Legends of the Dark
The Shirefolk Soapbox Returns! - Serialised Storytelling & Blue Prince
Disclaimer: a longer unedited version of this podcast is available on the Patreon - A Snyder Cut, if you will.
This week! Jeremy and Candace bring back a segment we've not done in a while - The Shirefolk Soapbox! Jeremy takes the soapbox to air his opinion that the film industry has a never-ending problem of serialised storytelling, and how it's having a knock on effect within the TTRPG Actual
"Black People Need to See Other Black People Succeed" - Interview with Kendo Smith
This week - Jeremy, Candace and Liv are joined by the award winning game master for Tales Yet Told, Kendo Smith! From how they were introduced to TTRPGs, to how their AP Voices in the Wood (System: Void 1680 AM) brought its community together, and the crucible moments that've made Kendo's art what it is!
You can follow and listen to Tales Yet Told here!
You can take a look at Void 1680 AM her
"Pride is 365!" - A Queer & Black Media Chat
This episode is sponsored by Black Wives™️: They Will Fix Your Shit!
This week, Jeremy, Liv and Candace take a look at the intersectionality of black and queer culture in ttrpgs and their wider media representations, beyond the months of June and July! So come take a listen to the history how Stonewall has had a lasting impact, how pride in UK and the US is fundamentally different, a few coming
"Racoons and Carnage" - UNATI RETURNS!
SURPRISE HALFLINGS! We're catching up with an OG today - one Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, but everybody calls them UNATI! And my god have they been BUSY. Join Jeremy and Canace as they catch up with Unati from voice acting in Baldur's Gate 3 and Space Marine II, to appearing in Netflix's own Wednesday, and a variety of Actual Plays! Come listen to the experience they've gained, advice on using game
"It's What My Character Would Do" - TTRPG Advice with Jeremy and Candace
Join Jeremy and Candace as we take a look at where the line needs to be drawn when playing TTRPGS when allowing certain actions in-game. Listen to a few personal stories from both hosts, and how they resolved such instances, how consent and safety tools can combat over-reaching players to keep the game grounded, the value of player communication, enthusiastic consent, and one hell of a Batman impr
"Different is More!" - Talking Colour Conscious Casting
Minor Spoilers for ALIEN: Romulus
Spoilers for the stage show Gypsy
This week! Our freshly minted halfling, Candace The Magnificent, and our OG host Jeremy Cobb, are chatting about casting issues in modern media. From the race, gender, disability of the characters being portrayed against the actors portraying them, whether we should be casting actors who can accurately portray the role of di
"THE 5 YEAR 3BH ANNIVERSARY!" + a BIG announcement!
🎉Happy 5 Year Anniversary Halflings🎉
To celebrate, we got you a gift! Joining Jeremy, Jasper, and Liv is our brand new full-time halfling Candace The Magnificent with a special end of episode voice note from halfling alumni Unati Lewis-Nyawo!! Come take a listen to the halflings reminisce on their favourite moments from the past 5 years; from interviewing folks like Lou Wilson and Brennan Lee
"We're very URBAN" - Talking about Kickstarter, Juneteenth, and the USA situation
Oh Halflings, have we got some catching up to do! Join Jeremy and Candace The Magnificent as they cover the last few truly WILD weeks - from an update on the Kickstarter and running our one-shot in collaboration with Darrington Press, to celebrating Juneteenth in the face of the ongoing situation in America right now, and the effect it's all having on the TTRPG community.
Our very first Kickstart
City of the Black Rose: Dice, Danger, and Daggerheart - Part 2
It's not looking good... it's not looking good at all ... using the brand new Daggerheart system from Critical Role's Darrington Press, we dive into part 2 of our City of the Black Rose one-shot, with our party at the mercy of the Boogeyman, Synapse. Will they be able to overcome the situation they've found themselves in? Will they uncover the motivations behind the murders? And will our small ban
City of the Black Rose: Dice, Danger, and Daggerheart - Part 1
Welcome back to Mavros, citizens! Using the brand new Daggerheart system from Critical Role's Darrington Press, we dive into a one-shot set in the Lowers of Mavros. The owner of the storied Carnelian Casino, a decaying monument to vice and excess, is carrying out murders and doing something deeply sinister with the souls of his victims. A small band of heroes, haunted by ghosts of failure and trau
"The Kickstarter is nigh!" - Deluxe Briefcases, Smoky Dice & Other Awesome Rewards
Jasper, Jeremy, Liv & Candace fling open the detective’s briefcase to reveal Three Black Halflings’ debut Kickstarter for City of the Black Rose in collaboration with Roll & Play Press. Expect chaotic conversations, reward reveals, and Jeremy’s relentless thirst for “problems, always” as five years of big, diverse dreams hit the pledge page.Our very first official campaign setting module, City of
"Optimists In Endless Crisis" - with Luis Carazo and Christian Navarro
This week, Jeremy, Liv & Candace are joined by Christian Navarro & Luis Carazo to talk all about their incredible new show Tales Unrolled. Tales Unrolled: Alma is a dark, fantasy mystery that explores themes like ancestry, sacrifice, lineage, and legacy. There is also a healthy dose of romance! Watch new episodes of Tales Unrolled every Tuesday on YouTube, on the Tales Unrolled YouTube channel, or
"Buisney World" - Machine:Impossible with Smiling Mythos
This week, Jeremy, Liv & Candace are joined by the co-founders of Smiling Mythos Games, Jacob Mooney and Billy Eline, chatting about the making of their game Machine: Impossible - Fast and Furious meets Cyberpunk meets Mission: Impossible meets dice! We dive into the inspirations behind the making of the game, take a brief tangent to discuss the horrors of Darth Jar-Jar, and then build a world in
"Yearning and Violence!" - Alt Tabletop RPG Favourites
Jeremy and Liv are joined once again by Candace the Magnificent, and this week we're discussing our favourite tabletop RPGS that don't involve dungeons and/or dragons, along with some of the truly wild stories that have inspired that love. Including:
Shiver
Savage Worlds
Paradox Perfect (listen to our Paradox Perfect playthrough with NADDPOD!)
Good Strong Hands
Thirsty Sword Lesbians (listen to ou
"Buffy Meets Beyoncé" - Femme & Female Experiences in Horror TTRPGS
Trigger Warning: non-explicit discussion of sexual assault.
This week, Jeremy & Liv are joined by by fellow City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows player Candace the Magnificent to talk specifically about playing femme presenting and female characters in horror Actual Plays and TTRPGS. From how the female/femme experience affects horror role play experiences, to their experiences of how horror
"Dragons, Krakens, and Githyanki, oh my!" - with Ginny Di and Pointy Hat
Jeremy and Candace are joined in the hobbit hole this week by content creators Ginny Di and Pointy Hat, to talk about Dragon Week 25! A recurring community event on YouTube encouraging content creators to come together and make videos about their favourite monsters. And to get real, digging into the lack of minority YouTube content creators in the TTRPG space, why that is, and how DragonWeek is ch
"Deeply Unserious Men in Power" - TTRPG Tariffs & Horror
Strap in folks! This week, Jeremy, Jasper and Candace the Magnificent address the effect that the US's tariff hike now has on the TTRPG industry, and then - on a lighter note - how to run horror games in a way that fulfils your players.
If you're a small TTRPG-related business owner who's been affected by the tariff hike, and want to talk to us about it to give us a better insight into what's happ
"LOXODON VAMPIRES" - With Sam & Beth from Roll & Play Press
THE KICKSTARTER IS NIGH! With our big release coming soon, so soon, today Jeremy, Liv and Candace are chatting to our pals and partners from Roll & Play Press: Chief Creative Officer Sam Bartlett & Editorial Manager Beth Davies who are elbow deep in bringing the City of the Black Rose: A Dark Metropolis Campaign Setting to life. Join us as we talk about the process of making a modular, system agno
"Crime-Fighting Librarian Ninjas " - Catching Up & Discussing Noir Horror
WE ARE BACK BABY! After a 6 month actual play run, Jasper & Jeremy sit down for the first time to catch up on what's happened outside of Mavros - from their birthdays, to Black History Month, to Kendrick Lamar's legendary Superbowl performance (ignore EVERYTHING Jasper says about Ricky Gervais. please. god.) - and then, Jasper finally sits down to interview the creator of 'City of the Herald of Sh
City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 10 "The Final Judgement" Part 3
It began with an oath.... but it ends with blood.
The party faces the final adversary. Will they be able to overcome the prophecy? Or will the City of the Black Rose claim what rightfully belongs to it?
Who lives? Who dies? And who pays the ultimate price?
This is the final instalment of our 3-part finale.
Unifier protect you all... you're going to need it...
Starring:
Jasper William Cartwright as
City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 10 "The Final Judgement" Part 2
The part now faces their final reckoning. Will Mathers seize control, or will Duncan, Hecatae, Ozrik, Angela and Bilwop be able top overcome their differences and stop him for good?
This is the second instalment of our 3-part finale.
Unifier protect you all...
Starring:
Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him)
Dhampir Tabaxi Pugelist - Hand Of Dread
Candace the Magnificent as Hecatae
City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 10 "The Final Judgement" Part 1
It's here! The Prophecy has come full circle! And it's not looking good for the party. After enduring an utterly gruelling battle with the Whip-Poor-Will, leaving some characters more dead than they realised, our heroes now face their final challenge. They have their answers, they've pooled all their resources, now all that's left is to face Mathers head on
This is the first instalment of our 3-p
City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 9 "The Magician Upright" Part 2
This definitely wasn't how it was meant to go. Our party faces off against one of the monsters who's been stalking them through the streets, and our Fool, Damien Mathers has the last pieces of the prophecy within his grasp. Will our party manage to survive such an ambush and beat Mathers at his own game? It all hangs in the balance.
Starring:
Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him)
City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 9 "The Magician Upright" Part 1
Beaten and bloodied, our heroes regroup at the Wunkle residence. It's time to go through all the clues, recall every scrap of information they can remember, and come to their final conclusion. The question is, will it be the right one?
Starring:
Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him)
Dhampir Tabaxi Pugelist - Hand Of Dread
Candace the Magnificent as Hecatae 'Heck' Hopewell (they/she
City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 8 "Halls of the Hierophant" Part 2
It's about to get real gritty. While hunting for answers linked to Mavros' ultimate prophecy, the team faces down against what might be their toughest battle yet - with no guarantees that anyone survives... will Hecatae learn the true origins of their past? Will Bilwop realise what Happy is really up to? Will Alphage's demise mean a break in the case?
Luckily, our Hierophant is here to read us a f
City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 8 "Halls of the Hierophant" Part 1
The revelations are coming thick and fast now. As the team wrestles with the information they found in the lowers, more questions are arising - what exactly was Dr Harold Jennings doing for Mathers? What does Mrs Jennings have to do with all of this? And how many of them will survive this time? All this, while the Fool approaches...
Starring:
Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him)
D
City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 7 "The Belly of the Beast" Part 2
We leave the confines of the Hotel Amarant behind, heading off in search of a nightclub-cum-jazz-lounge, whose patrons may be able to help answer the mounting questions this crew has. As relative unknowns, they believe they have the element of surprise... but plans have a tendency of going awry in Mavros, leaving one of the party facing a flowery end, and at least one other staring down the barrel
City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 7 "The Belly of the Beast" Part 1
The Hotel Amarant is of of the most ancient and magical hotels in Mavros. And what is a hotel with a halfling concierge with a great handlebar moustache? We begin this episode following in the footsteps of one Nelson Ganymede, who's dealing with the regular duties of hotel management: scheduling, customer service, vanquishing elder gods tainting the staff. You know, standard procedure... until the
City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 6 "The Lovers Reversed" Part 3
The Gloaming has taken so much from our band of players, who started this off with good intentions but has left them with several questions: who will win control of Duncan? Is Angela who she says she is? What are the true consequences of Happy's decisions? And who exactly is this new guy?
Starring:
Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him)
Dhampir Tabaxi Pugelist - Hand Of Dread
Candac
City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 6 "The Lovers Reversed" Part 2
As the players explore the Gloaming further, all is not well within the party Hecatae and Shadow vie for control of Duncan's body, Angela tries to reconcile with her past, and as Bilwop faces the helplessness of Happy's decisions. And among all that chaos, a new player enters the game... in search of a hot dog.
Starring:
Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him)
Dhampir Tabaxi Pugelist
City of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 6 "The Lovers Reversed" Part 1
Let us step back from The Lowers of Mavros and focus on the Uppers, to Fortuna specifically. A beautiful reprieve from the darkness the the darkness below, though there is still pain found here... and it is the worst kind of all... heartbreak. Disharmony rocks this pristine echelon, in a way that will only have consequences for all those beneath them. As Hecatae and Shadow vie for control of Dunca
City of The Black Rose: Herald Of Shadows - Episode 5 "The Gloaming" Part 2
The group moves closer to the answer they all seek, but with every move forward comes a step backwards. Though this particular step lands the group in more trouble than they'd ever hope they'd find. If only they had the Strength to continue...
Starring:
Candace the Magnificent as Hecatae 'Heck' Hopewell (they/she)
Shadar Kai Elf Shadow Sorcerer
Jonathan Charles as Officer Bilwop Wunkle (he/him)
City of The Black Rose: Herald Of Shadows - Episode 5 "The Gloaming" Part 1
A great villain has been slain, one perhaps in part responsible to the untimely death of Dr Harold Jennings... but at an even greater cost. The fates of Hecatae & Duncan are now invariably intertwined, with death holding one and haunting the very footsteps of the other. A party of 4 becomes a party of 3... but luckily for them, a familiar face lurks right around the corner, one that Mavros knows a
City of The Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 4 "Advent of the Empress" Part 2
The Grand Arcanist Expo is proving far more difficult to navigate than our band of heroes expected. Will Hecatae get thei answers? Will Bilwop figure out how Happy fits into this? Will Angela find the love that eluded her? And will Duncan.... survive? The Empress approaches…
Starring:
Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him)
Dhampir Tabaxi Pugelist - Hand Of Dread
Candace the Magnific
City of The Black Rose: Herald Of Shadows - Episode 4 "Advent of the Empress" Part 1
Our heroes converge on the Grand Arcanist Expo, oblivious to the thorns of fate that threaten to pierce their throats. Birth. Love. Judgment. Death. The Fool begins his journey. The first Apocalypse is upon us. A Litany of effects cascades before the citizens of Mavros. The Empress approaches…
Starring:
Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him)
Dhampir Tabaxi Pugelist - Hand Of Dread
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City Of The Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 3 "The Calm Before the Thorns" Part 2
The hunt for Dr Jennings murderer continues. And all the while, the thorns grow longer. The cards have been drawn. Doom approaches...
Starring:
Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him)
Dhampir Tabaxi Pugelist - Hand Of Dread
Candace the Magnificent as Hecatae 'Heck' Hopewell (they/she)
Shadar Kai Elf Shadow Sorcerer
Jonathan Charles as Officer Bilwop Wunkle (he/him)
Forest Gnome Swa
City Of the Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 3 "The Calm Before the Thorns" Part 1
A gruelling day of sleuthing has left our heroes battered and shell-shocked. Now they begin the difficult work of unravelling the twisted rose bush of mysteries that has sprung up around them. And all the while, the thorns grow longer. The cards have been drawn. Doom approaches...
Starring:
Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him)
Dhampir Tabaxi Pugelist - Hand Of Dread
Candace the Ma
City of The Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 2 "The Drifting Prophet", Part 2
The case continues to find Dr Harold Jennings's murderer. Duncan is leading this new group down into the Agora, which can only be described as 'a hive of villainy'. Aside from corruptions and degradation, what else will they find down here? And what trouble with the group find themselves in? Here's a hint... it involves initiative.
Starring:
Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (he/him)
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City of The Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 2 "The Drifting Prophet", Part 1
Blood is thicker than water, but nothing is thicker than a conspiracy... The hunt for the Doctor Harold Jennings' murder continues. But Hecate and Bilwop aren't alone! Reprising his role as the one and only Duncan Dullahan, Jasper William Cartwright re-joins our table! Along with one very special guest, who Duncan has most definitely affected... and not in a good way. Not in a good way at all.
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City of The Black Rose: Herald of Shadows - Episode 1 “The Monkey’s Claw” Part 2
[CONTENT WARNING: suspense, death graphic violence, body horror, gore, stalking, character death, classism]
An unlikely friendship blossoms between two denizens of the crime ridden city of Mavros - an undertaker and a constable - as they try to solve the gruesome murder of one Dr. Harold Jennings… if they live long enough to find the killer, that is…
Starring:
Candace the Magnificent as Hecatae 'H
City Of the Black Rose: Herald Of Shadows - Episode 1 "The Monkey's Claw" - Part 1
[CONTENT WARNING: suspense, death graphic violence, body horror, gore, stalking, character death, classism]
Doom grows in the heart of Mavros, The City of the Black Rose, its roots creeping through the city's mean, mist-choked streets. As the danger mounts, a gruesome murder draws a pair of unlikely heroes into a world of mysteries and horrors beyond their imagining...
Starring:
Candace the Magnif
City of the Black Rose: Episode 4, Part 2 - "The Secret of the Sunken Chamber"
It's the final instalment of our re-visit to Season 1 of City of the Black Rose...
The big picture has been revealed! The battle with the dastardly Mr Mathers continues, but not every member of our party will make it to the end of the investigation alive ... for now, at least.
STARRING:
Isa S-A as Pimms (Goblin Rune Knight Fighter)
Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (Dhampir Tabaxi Way o
City of the Black Rose: Episode 4, Part 1 - "The Secret of the Sunken Chamber"
All trails in Mavros have led here, all the clues have been dutifully followed... now it's time for this party of unlikely amateur sleuths to come face to face with the final confrontation! Who's been behind these nefarious crimes the whole time? Who's the face of this entire operation? And will this be battle fought with words... or actions?
STARRING:
Isa S-A as Pimms (Goblin Rune Knight Fighter
City of the Black Rose: Epsiode 3, Part 2 - "Fire In the Hole"
The investigation of out band of shadowy slueths continues, but the dilemma still runs deep. They're outnumbered, and outgunned by a bunch of mooks... Will Zora leave anyone's mind untouched? Will Pimms leave anyone alive? Will Bilwop ever fail a stealth roll? Will Duncan survive his own horrific dice rolls?
STARRING:
Isa S-A as Pimms (Goblin Rune Knight Fighter)
Jasper William Cartwright as Dunc
City of the Black Rose: Episode 3, Part 1 - "Fire In the Hole"
Our party of the damned and disturbed have made it through the first trials of the Khauta Mines, but now it's time to head down... down... down... what could possibly go wrong?
STARRING:
Isa S-A as Pimms (Goblin Rune Knight Fighter)
Jasper William Cartwright as Duncan Dullahan (Dhampir Tabaxi Way of Mercy Monk)
Jonathan Charles as Bilwop Wunkle (Forest Gnome Swarmkeeper Ranger)
Teri Gamble as Zor
City of the Black Rose: Episode 2, Part 2 - "The Shadow Unleashed"
The infiltration of Khauta Mines has only just begun! The group is faced down by what can only be described as 'hell with a million legs', Duncan reveals a part of his past he'd rather forget, and Bilwop will have to figure out what's going on with... Happy? But the journey down continues, nonetheless...
Season 2, The Herald of Shadows, will be releasing on October 31st, with Patreon members recei
