THE DEAD MAN’S MAP part 5 We wrap up Captain NetGru’s birthday with some liberty at the pirate haven of Blackwater Cay. What could possibly go wrong? Everything. The crew encounters a dying pirate carrying something more valuable than gold: a mysterious map pointing toward Gravewind Island, a legendary place said to appear only when the supernatural Dead Tide rises. But the crew isn’t the only group looking for it. Enter Captain Mara Vex. Mara wants the map, and she isn’t interested in taking ”no” for an answer. A pirate battle erupts, Mara’s first mate ends up dead, and the crew escapes aboard The Poseidon’s Eye. Unfortunately, Mara follows them across the Great Sea. The map has been stolen. The pirates are angry. Mara Vex wants revenge. And the race to Gravewind Island has begun! And the adventure isn’t over! We’re continuing the story with a special Rapscallion one-shot played on International Talk Like a Pirate Day! ☠️ MEET THE CREW Lance, the Gunslinger — Robert A former Queen’s Guard sniper who prefers solving problems from several hundred yards away. Bob, the Matelot — Mike A hardworking sailor with his sidekick Richard and beloved raccoon, Slim. Jago a Sparrow and the Mountbank — David A mysterious hooded figure with a silenced pistol, a murderous demon named Abzu, and a black rabbit’s foot granting illusions and telepathy. Buxom Bess, the Swashbuckler — Kellie A star-touched pirate with a mysterious cult past, magical tattoo, sparkling cutlass, and a rival known as The Dark Deep. Captain NetGru — Guenter Tall, dark, handsome... and possibly possessed. An old dead captain speaks through him, he can walk through walls, and he sails with his hyacinth macaw, Sapphire. Oh... and did we mention Captain NetGru once slapped the Queen? Welcome aboard The Dragon’s Eye! 🏴‍☠️ RAPSCALLION RPG Rapscallion from Magpie Games is a tabletop RPG about rambunctious pirates sailing the unpredictable Great Sea. Expect swashbuckling adventure, supernatural mysteries, strange magic, dangerous enemies, treasure, ship battles, and plenty of opportunities for things to go spectacularly wrong. GET RAPSCALLION Core Rulebook — Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0fhDcHNH Deluxe Edition — Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0eBVHYtV Free Quickstart — DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/429301/rapscallion-quickstart?affiliate_id=49631 Free playbooks and game materials: https://magpiegames.com/collections/pdfs-all 🎙️ CREATIVE PLAY & PODCAST NETWORK Creative Play and Podcast Network (CPPN) brings you real-play tabletop RPGs, RPG reviews, gaming discussions, cosplay, conventions, and adventures from a real gamer’s point of view. We play everything from fantasy and science fiction to horror, superheroes, pirates, and whatever strange adventure catches our attention next. FOLLOW CPPN Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cppn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@creativeplayandpodcastnetwork Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork X: https://x.com/CreativePPNet Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creative_play_and_podcastnetwork/ Podbean: https://creativeplayandpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/ ⚓ Subscribe. Play Games. Tell Stories. Have Fun. The adventure continues aboard The Poseidon’s Eye!

Happy Talk Like a Pirate Day Saturday, September 19, 2026! While enjoying their time ashore, the crew encounters a dying pirate carrying something far more valuable than gold: A mysterious map. The map points toward Gravewind Island, a legendary location that supposedly appears only when the supernatural Dead Tide rises. Lance, the Gunslinger — played by Robert A former Queen’s Guard sniper and an old acquaintance of Captain NetGru. Lance is the kind of pirate who would rather solve a problem from several hundred yards away. Bob, the Matelot — played by Mike A hardworking sailor with his sidekick Richard and his beloved raccoon companion, Slim. Sparrow, the Mountbank — played by David A mysterious figure in a dark hooded cloak carrying a silenced pistol. Sparrow also has a personal demon named Abzu, who has some rather murderous suggestions. His strange black rabbit’s foot grants him access to illusions and telepathy. Buxom Bess, the Swashbuckler — played by Kellie A star-touched pirate whose past includes a mysterious cult, a magical tattoo, a beautiful sparkly cutlass given to her by a former lover, and a rival known as The Dark Deep. Captain NetGru — played by Guenter Tall, dark, handsome... and possibly possessed. NetGru has the unusual habit of talking to himself—but there’s actually an old dead captain talking through him. He can walk through walls, wears a fantastic hat, and is accompanied by his beloved hyacinth macaw, Sapphire. Welcome aboard! Game: Rapscallion System: Magpie Games Actual Play: Creative Play and Podcast Network If you enjoyed listening to our crew sail into the weird and dangerous waters of Rapscallion, you can pick up the game and create your own pirate crew! Rapscallion is a tabletop roleplaying game from Magpie Games where you play a crew of rambunctious pirates sailing the unpredictable waters of the Great Sea. The game combines swashbuckling adventure with supernatural mysteries, strange magic, dangerous enemies, treasure, freedom, and plenty of opportunities for things to go spectacularly wrong. The current core book includes rules for running the game, 10 unique character playbooks, three ship playbooks, supernatural adventures, ship combat, downtime, factions, and tools for creating your own version of the Great Sea. 🛒 GET RAPSCALLION Rapscallion Core Rulebook — Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0fhDcHNH Rapscallion Deluxe Edition — Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0eBVHYtV Free Rapscallion Quickstart at Drivethrurpg: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/429301/rapscallion-quickstart?affiliate_id=49631 Magpie Games also provides free printer-friendly playbooks, moves, play sheets, and ship materials. https://magpiegames.com/collections/pdfs-all ABOUT CREATIVE PLAY & PODCAST NETWORK Creative Play and Podcast Network brings you real-play tabletop RPGs, RPG reviews, gaming discussions, cosplay, conventions, and plenty of adventures from a real gamer’s point of view. We play a wide variety of games—from fantasy and science fiction to horror, superheroes, pirates, and whatever strange adventure catches our attention next. Patreon: ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/cppn YouTube: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@creativeplayandpodcastnetwork Twitch: ➡️ https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Facebook: ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork X / Twitter: ➡️ https://x.com/CreativePPNet Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/creative_play_and_podcastnetwork/ Podbean: ➡️ https://creativeplayandpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/ JOIN THE CREW Want to see more actual-play adventures? Subscribe, follow, and join us as we explore new tabletop RPGs, strange worlds, ridiculous characters, and stories that inevitably go horribly wrong. Subscribe. Play Games. Tell Stories. Have Fun.

EPISODE 3 The Dead Man’s Map: Trouble at Blackwater Cay | Rapscallion RPG Episode Description It’s Captain NetGru’s birthday! Naturally, the crew celebrates by heading to the pirate haven of Blackwater Cay for some much-needed liberty. What could possibly go wrong? Everything. While enjoying their time ashore, the crew encounters a dying pirate carrying something far more valuable than gold: A mysterious map. The map points toward Gravewind Island, a legendary location that supposedly appears only when the supernatural Dead Tide rises. But the crew isn’t the only group interested in the map. Enter: CAPTAIN MARA VEX Mara wants the map. Her crew wants the map. And apparently, they aren’t interested in taking ”no” for an answer. Now Mara wants revenge. The crew manages to escape Blackwater Cay—but Mara’s pursuit doesn’t end at the harbor. She follows them across the sea. The chase is on. The map has been stolen. The pirates are angry. And Mara Vex isn’t giving up.  Our crew? They’re definitely not ordinary pirates. Lance, the Gunslinger — played by Robert A former Queen’s Guard sniper and an old acquaintance of Captain NetGru. Lance is the kind of pirate who would rather solve a problem from several hundred yards away. Bob, the Matelot — played by Mike A hardworking sailor with his sidekick Richard and his beloved raccoon companion, Slim. Sparrow, the Mountbank — played by David A mysterious figure in a dark hooded cloak carrying a silenced pistol. Sparrow also has a personal demon named Abzu, who has some rather murderous suggestions. His strange black rabbit’s foot grants him access to illusions and telepathy. Buxom Bess, the Swashbuckler — played by Kellie A star-touched pirate whose past includes a mysterious cult, a magical tattoo, a beautiful sparkly cutlass given to her by a former lover, and a rival known as The Dark Deep. Captain NetGru — played by Guenter Tall, dark, handsome... and possibly possessed. NetGru has the unusual habit of talking to himself—but there’s actually an old dead captain talking through him. He can walk through walls, wears a fantastic hat, and is accompanied by his beloved hyacinth macaw, Sapphire. Oh... and did we mention that Captain NetGru once slapped the Queen? Welcome aboard The Dragon’s Eye. The adventure is about to begin. Game: Rapscallion System: Magpie Games Actual Play: Creative Play and Podcast Network Rapscallion is a tabletop roleplaying game from Magpie Games where you play a crew of rambunctious pirates sailing the unpredictable waters of the Great Sea. The game combines swashbuckling adventure with supernatural mysteries, strange magic, dangerous enemies, treasure, freedom, and plenty of opportunities for things to go spectacularly wrong. The current core book includes rules for running the game, 10 unique character playbooks, three ship playbooks, supernatural adventures, ship combat, downtime, factions, and tools for creating your own version of the Great Sea. 🛒 GET RAPSCALLION Rapscallion Deluxe Edition — Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0eBVHYtV Free Rapscallion Quickstart at Drivethrurpg: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/429301/rapscallion-quickstart?affiliate_id=49631 Magpie Games also provides free printer-friendly playbooks, moves, play sheets, and ship materials. https://magpiegames.com/collections/pdfs-all Creative Play and Podcast Network brings you real-play tabletop RPGs, RPG reviews, gaming discussions, cosplay, conventions, and plenty of adventures from a real gamer’s point of view. Follow CPPN Patreon: ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/cppn YouTube:➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@creativeplayandpodcastnetwork Twitch: ➡️ https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Facebook: ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork X / Twitter: ➡️ https://x.com/CreativePPNet Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/creative_play_and_podcastnetwork/ Podbean: ➡️ https://creativeplayandpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/

RAPSCALLION: THE DEAD MAN’S MAP   Game: Rapscallion System: Magpie Games Actual Play: Creative Play and Podcast Network RAPSCALLION RPG — SUPPORT THE GAME Want to Play Along? If you enjoyed listening to our crew sail into the weird and dangerous waters of Rapscallion, you can pick up the game and create your own pirate crew! Rapscallion is a tabletop roleplaying game from Magpie Games where you play a crew of rambunctious pirates sailing the unpredictable waters of the Great Sea. The game combines swashbuckling adventure with supernatural mysteries, strange magic, dangerous enemies, treasure, freedom, and plenty of opportunities for things to go spectacularly wrong. The current core book includes rules for running the game, 10 unique character playbooks, three ship playbooks, supernatural adventures, ship combat, downtime, factions, and tools for creating your own version of the Great Sea. 🛒 GET RAPSCALLION Rapscallion Core Rulebook — Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0fhDcHNH Rapscallion Deluxe Edition — Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0eBVHYtV Free Rapscallion Quickstart at Drivethrurpg: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/429301/rapscallion-quickstart?affiliate_id=49631 Magpie Games also provides free printer-friendly playbooks, moves, play sheets, and ship materials. https://magpiegames.com/collections/pdfs-all ABOUT CREATIVE PLAY & PODCAST NETWORK Creative Play and Podcast Network brings you real-play tabletop RPGs, RPG reviews, gaming discussions, cosplay, conventions, and plenty of adventures from a real gamer’s point of view. We play a wide variety of games—from fantasy and science fiction to horror, superheroes, pirates, and whatever strange adventure catches our attention next. Follow CPPN Patreon: ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/cppn YouTube: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@creativeplayandpodcastnetwork Twitch: ➡️ https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Facebook: ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork X / Twitter: ➡️ https://x.com/CreativePPNet Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/creative_play_and_podcastnetwork/ Podbean: ➡️ https://creativeplayandpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/ JOIN THE CREW Want to see more actual-play adventures? Subscribe, follow, and join us as we explore new tabletop RPGs, strange worlds, ridiculous characters, and stories that inevitably go horribly wrong. Subscribe. Play Games. Tell Stories. Have Fun. The Creative Play and Podcast Network

RAPSCALLION: THE DEAD MAN’S MAP A 4-Part RealPlay Podcast Adventure for one of our friends birthday who requested zany pirate shenanigans!  EPISODE 1 Meet the Crew: The Dragon’s Eye | Rapscallion RPG Actual Play Episode Description All hands on deck! The Creative Play and Podcast Network sets sail into the weird and wonderful world of Rapscallion! Before the treasure hunt begins, meet the colorful crew aboard a Legendary ship with a mysterious past—and a strange connection to magic. And our crew? They’re definitely not ordinary pirates. Lance, the Gunslinger — played by Robert A former Queen’s Guard sniper and an old acquaintance of Captain NetGru. Lance is the kind of pirate who would rather solve a problem from several hundred yards away. Bob, the Matelot — played by Mike A hardworking sailor with his sidekick Richard and his beloved raccoon companion, Slim. Sparrow, the Mountbank — played by David A mysterious figure in a dark hooded cloak carrying a silenced pistol. Sparrow also has a personal demon named Abzu, who has some rather murderous suggestions. His strange black rabbit’s foot grants him access to illusions and telepathy. Buxom Bess, the Swashbuckler — played by Kellie A star-touched pirate whose past includes a mysterious cult, a magical tattoo, a beautiful sparkly cutlass given to her by a former lover, and a rival known as The Dark Deep. Captain NetGru — played by Guenter Tall, dark, handsome... and possibly possessed. NetGru has the unusual habit of talking to himself—but there’s actually an old dead captain talking through him. He can walk through walls, wears a fantastic hat, and is accompanied by his beloved hyacinth macaw, Sapphire. Oh... and did we mention that Captain NetGru once slapped the Queen? The adventure is about to begin. Discover the crew’s strange abilities and personalities Meet Sapphire the hyacinth macaw Learn about Captain NetGru’s ghostly passenger Discover the Poseidon’s Eye Set sail into the Great Sea RAPSCALLION RPG — SUPPORT THE GAME Want to Play Along? If you enjoyed listening to our crew sail into the weird and dangerous waters of Rapscallion, you can pick up the game and create your own pirate crew! The current core book includes rules for running the game, 10 unique character playbooks, three ship playbooks, supernatural adventures, ship combat, downtime, factions, and tools for creating your own version of the Great Sea. 🛒 GET RAPSCALLION Rapscallion Core Rulebook — Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0fhDcHNH Rapscallion Deluxe Edition — Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0eBVHYtV Free Rapscallion Quickstart at Drivethrurpg: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/429301/rapscallion-quickstart?affiliate_id=49631 Magpie Games also provides free printer-friendly playbooks, moves, play sheets, and ship materials. https://magpiegames.com/collections/pdfs-all ABOUT CREATIVE PLAY & PODCAST NETWORK Creative Play and Podcast Network brings you real-play tabletop RPGs, RPG reviews, gaming discussions, cosplay, conventions, and plenty of adventures from a real gamer’s point of view. We play a wide variety of games—from fantasy and science fiction to horror, superheroes, pirates, and whatever strange adventure catches our attention next. Patreon: ➡️ https://www.patreon.com/cppn YouTube: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@creativeplayandpodcastnetwork Twitch: ➡️ https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Facebook: ➡️ https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork X / Twitter: ➡️ https://x.com/CreativePPNet Instagram: ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/creative_play_and_podcastnetwork/ Podbean: ➡️ https://creativeplayandpodcastnetwork.podbean.com/ JOIN THE CREW Want to see more actual-play adventures? Subscribe, follow, and join us as we explore new tabletop RPGs, strange worlds, ridiculous characters, and stories that inevitably go horribly wrong.

The Final Chapter of the Circle of Veritas...or maybe not Case 1 of the new Candela Obscura book Horrors of the Fairelands The Call: While our Investigators are gathered at their chapter house a telegraph arrived from their Lightkeeper: ”Candela Obscura agent has been killed...” Welcome to the Circle of Veritas, a Candela Obscura Real Play podcast by the Creative Play and Podcast Network. In the gaslit streets of Newfair, our brave circle of investigators faces ancient horrors, uncovering secrets while battling the supernatural. As they strive to protect the fragile veil of reality, listeners are taken on an atmospheric journey through the shadows that cloak their world.  Our circle navigates talents, relationships, and the eerie mysteries of a supernatural tome to collect gear and build trust. Can they maintain discretion and unity while facing the darkness that watches in waiting? As new alliances form and old tensions fade, the investigators are summoned to the Librum Veritas to unravel secrets hidden in the heart of the Briar Green District. With every roll of the dice and strategic alliance, the line between the familiar and the unknown blurs. Stay vigilant, for in the shadows, ancient truths stir. Our first full episode of The Circle of Veritas, our Candela Obscura campaign, is now live! In Session 1, our newly-formed Circle is summoned to the bookshop Librum Veritas and sent into their first case: mysterious deaths in a graveyard, sigils of ash and bleed etched into flesh, and rumors of war-dead walking again… The circle must unravel the truth behind the haunted coin, lost soldiers, and a dark cult on the rise. ✨ Candela Obscura is published by Darrington Press, the imprint of Critical Role, and you can find the core book and quickstart rules at https://darringtonpress.com/candela-obscura. Your support helps us keep the mics on and the mysteries coming—thank you! 🎧 Listen in as the Circle forms, the mystery brews… and the light begins to shine on Session 0 here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/session-0-to-of-131433399?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Our circle includes: Louise Etta Bellafonte de Clermont (Our Criminal played by Abby), Role: Slink, Specialty: Criminal. Tourmaline Corvalis (Our Medium played by Kellie), Role: Weird, Specialty: Medium “Bloody” Mary Kerr (Our Occultist played by Sandy) Role: Weird, Specialty Occultist. Sgt Major Victoria “Vic” Stirling (Our Soldier played by Kerrie) Role: Muscle, Specialty: Soldier. Simon Henry Bennett (Our Journalist played by Emma) Role: Face, Specialty: Journalist. Pick up a copy of Candela Oscura one of our Affiliate links and help the podcast: On Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TbYJqR On DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/463574/candela-obscura-corebook?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate_id=49631 And the Free QuickStart guide on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/438694/candela-obscura-quickstart-guide?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate_id=49631 Check out our previous Candela Obscura one-shot here: Candela Obscura RPG One shot The Gloom Beneath | Creative Play and Podcast Network Please check out Darrington Press’s Candela Obscura at their website as well: https://darringtonpress.com/candela/ If you want to join in the fun and get in on a few games, please comment on the ongoing schedule over at our Patreon page  Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork Enjoy our older streamed games and other episodes on our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@creativeplayandpodcastnetwork Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at [email protected]

Case 1 of the new Candela Obscura book Horrors of the Fairelands 511500.webp The Call: While our Investigators are gathered at their chapter house a telegraph arrived from their Lightkeeper: ”Candela Obscura agent has been killed...” Welcome to the Circle of Veritas, a Candela Obscura Real Play podcast by the Creative Play and Podcast Network. In the gaslit streets of Newfair, our brave circle of investigators faces ancient horrors, uncovering secrets while battling the supernatural. As they strive to protect the fragile veil of reality, listeners are taken on an atmospheric journey through the shadows that cloak their world. Our circle navigates talents, relationships, and the eerie mysteries of a supernatural tome to collect gear and build trust. Can they maintain discretion and unity while facing the darkness that watches in waiting? As new alliances form and old tensions fade, the investigators are summoned to the Librum Veritas to unravel secrets hidden in the heart of the Briar Green District. With every roll of the dice and strategic alliance, the line between the familiar and the unknown blurs. Stay vigilant, for in the shadows, ancient truths stir. Our first full episode of The Circle of Veritas, our Candela Obscura campaign, is now live! In Session 1, our newly-formed Circle is summoned to the bookshop Librum Veritas and sent into their first case: mysterious deaths in a graveyard, sigils of ash and bleed etched into flesh, and rumors of war-dead walking again… The circle must unravel the truth behind the haunted coin, lost soldiers, and a dark cult on the rise. ✨ Candela Obscura is published by Darrington Press, the imprint of Critical Role, and you can find the core book and quickstart rules at https://darringtonpress.com/candela-obscura. Your support helps us keep the mics on and the mysteries coming—thank you! 🎧 Listen in as the Circle forms, the mystery brews… and the light begins to shine on Session 0 here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/session-0-to-of-131433399?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Our circle includes: Louise Etta Bellafonte de Clermont (Our Criminal played by Abby), Role: Slink, Specialty: Criminal. Tourmaline Corvalis (Our Medium played by Kellie), Role: Weird, Specialty: Medium “Bloody” Mary Kerr (Our Occultist played by Sandy) Role: Weird, Specialty Occultist. Sgt Major Victoria “Vic” Stirling (Our Soldier played by Kerrie) Role: Muscle, Specialty: Soldier. Simon Henry Bennett (Our Journalist played by Emma) Role: Face, Specialty: Journalist. Pick up a copy of Candela Oscura one of our Affiliate links and help the podcast: On Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TbYJqR On DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/463574/candela-obscura-corebook?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate_id=49631 And the Free QuickStart guide on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/438694/candela-obscura-quickstart-guide?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate_id=49631 Check out our previous Candela Obscura one-shot here: Candela Obscura RPG One shot The Gloom Beneath | Creative Play and Podcast Network Please check out Darrington Press’s Candela Obscura at their website as well: https://darringtonpress.com/candela/ If you want to join in the fun and get in on a few games, please comment on the ongoing schedule over at our Patreon page Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Also keep an eye at the new things on our now affiliated Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork Enjoy our older streamed games and other episodes on our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@creativeplayandpodcastnetwork Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at [email protected]

Case 1 of the new Candela Obscura book Horrors of the Fairelands 511500.webp The Call: While our Investigators are gathered at their chapter house a telegraph arrived from their Lightkeeper: ”Candela Obscura agent has been killed...” Welcome to the Circle of Veritas, a Candela Obscura Real Play podcast by the Creative Play and Podcast Network. In the gaslit streets of Newfair, our brave circle of investigators faces ancient horrors, uncovering secrets while battling the supernatural. As they strive to protect the fragile veil of reality, listeners are taken on an atmospheric journey through the shadows that cloak their world. Our circle navigates talents, relationships, and the eerie mysteries of a supernatural tome to collect gear and build trust. Can they maintain discretion and unity while facing the darkness that watches in waiting? As new alliances form and old tensions fade, the investigators are summoned to the Librum Veritas to unravel secrets hidden in the heart of the Briar Green District. With every roll of the dice and strategic alliance, the line between the familiar and the unknown blurs. Stay vigilant, for in the shadows, ancient truths stir. Our first full episode of The Circle of Veritas, our Candela Obscura campaign, is now live! In Session 1, our newly-formed Circle is summoned to the bookshop Librum Veritas and sent into their first case: mysterious deaths in a graveyard, sigils of ash and bleed etched into flesh, and rumors of war-dead walking again… The circle must unravel the truth behind the haunted coin, lost soldiers, and a dark cult on the rise. ✨ Candela Obscura is published by Darrington Press, the imprint of Critical Role, and you can find the core book and quickstart rules at https://darringtonpress.com/candela-obscura. Your support helps us keep the mics on and the mysteries coming—thank you! 🎧 Listen in as the Circle forms, the mystery brews… and the light begins to shine on Session 0 here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/session-0-to-of-131433399?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Our circle includes: Louise Etta Bellafonte de Clermont (Our Criminal played by Abby), Role: Slink, Specialty: Criminal. Tourmaline Corvalis (Our Medium played by Kellie), Role: Weird, Specialty: Medium “Bloody” Mary Kerr (Our Occultist played by Sandy) Role: Weird, Specialty Occultist. Sgt Major Victoria “Vic” Stirling (Our Soldier played by Kerrie) Role: Muscle, Specialty: Soldier. Simon Henry Bennett (Our Journalist played by Emma) Role: Face, Specialty: Journalist. Pick up a copy of Candela Oscura one of our Affiliate links and help the podcast: On Amazon: https://amzn.to/3TbYJqR On DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/463574/candela-obscura-corebook?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate_id=49631 And the Free QuickStart guide on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/438694/candela-obscura-quickstart-guide?src=hottest_filtered&affiliate_id=49631 Check out our previous Candela Obscura one-shot here: Candela Obscura RPG One shot The Gloom Beneath | Creative Play and Podcast Network Please check out Darrington Press’s Candela Obscura at their website as well: https://darringtonpress.com/candela/ If you want to join in the fun and get in on a few games, please comment on the ongoing schedule over at our Patreon page Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Also keep an eye at the new things on our now affiliated Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork Enjoy our older streamed games and other episodes on our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@creativeplayandpodcastnetwork Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at [email protected]

Welcome to #RPGaDAY2026! #RPGaDAY2026 starts on August 1st and many folks will be posting for it one day at a time through the month, while many others share responses in ways that take some preparation time. Please take some time and help spread the news on your social media What is RPGaDAY? Now moving into 13th year, RPGaDAY was launched by David F. Chapman who may be known to you from his work for Cubicle 7 on the long-lived Doctor Who RPG with its innovative Vortex system. Each day this month, roleplaying enthusiasts, industrialists and gamers work from the prompt list below to take inspiration from each of the 31 prompts to post positively in affirmation of the joys and benefits of RPGs and the relationships and skills we have developed as a result.  Check out https://castingshadowsblog.com/ AUTOCRATIK and on Facebook: RPG a Day | Facebook If you want to join in the fun and get in on a few games, please comment on the ongoing schedule over at our Patreon page   Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Looking for previous years #RPGaDAY check them out here: #RPGaDay | Creative Play and Podcast Network Also keep an eye at the new things on our now affiliated Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork Enjoy our older streamed games and other episodes on our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@creativeplayandpodcastnetwork Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at [email protected] #RPGaDay

Welcome to #RPGaDAY2026! #RPGaDAY2026 starts on August 1st and many folks will be posting for it one day at a time through the month, while many others share responses in ways that take some preparation time. Please take some time and help spread the news on your social media What is RPGaDAY? Now moving into 13th year, RPGaDAY was launched by David F. Chapman who may be known to you from his work for Cubicle 7 on the long-lived Doctor Who RPG with its innovative Vortex system. Each day this month, roleplaying enthusiasts, industrialists and gamers work from the prompt list below to take inspiration from each of the 31 prompts to post positively in affirmation of the joys and benefits of RPGs and the relationships and skills we have developed as a result.  Check out https://castingshadowsblog.com/ AUTOCRATIK and on Facebook: RPG a Day | Facebook Pride and EXTREME PREJUDICE Pride and EXTREME PREJUDICE - Rowan, Rook and Decard Found in 13 One-Page RPGs (and Their Back Pages): Volume 2 (2019) Game Credits RPG Adventure Skeletons, The Beast, Crash Pandas, The Five + 8 more Designer Grant Howitt, Chris Taylor (II) Publisher Rowan, Rook & Decard If you want to join in the fun and get in on a few games, please comment on the ongoing schedule over at our Patreon page   Please support our shows at www.patreon.com/cppn and even join us in some games! Looking for previous years #RPGaDAY check them out here: #RPGaDay | Creative Play and Podcast Network Also keep an eye at the new things on our now affiliated Twitch channel: https://www.twitch.tv/creativeplayandpodcast Also follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CreativePlayandPodcastNetwork Enjoy our older streamed games and other episodes on our Youtube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@creativeplayandpodcastnetwork Would you be interested if we hosted D&D and Edge of Empire games on Roll20 for you to join? Email us at [email protected] #RPGaDay