Journeys Through Magnamund

Many associate Lone Wolf with Gary Chalk's iconic art, as it was this art that launched the series and provided the lens through which we discovered Magnamund for the first time. Just as incredible, however, is the art of Brian Williams, who portrayed Magnamund for over ten years, from books 9 through 28. Today August and Jonathan honor Williams by examining the incredible evolution of his art as well as the transition from Chalk to Williams. Joining them is artist Justin Wyatt, known for his work on the anthology and upcoming Legends finale, and who brings years of professional training and experience to the examination of Williams style. We'll also dive into the secrets behind what makes a certain Baroness so appealing to the fan base!As mentioned in the episode, there is an interview with Gary Chalk which you can listen to here: Gary Chalk on Magnamund

Joe Devere created a world so malleable it has rarely seen an equal in fantasy. Today discover three brand new stories exploring genres that have never been explored before in the world of Lone Wolf and yet which feel right at home among its other epic tales. Newcomer to Lone Wolf, author Harley Truslove (they/them), shares The Forge of Shadows, set in the realm of Steam Punk and told from the perspective of a character many will know. Jonathan Stark (he/him) explores the realm of Psychological Horror with his gamebook, The Weeping Place, which adds a layer of fear to the world beyond anything you've yet experienced. And August Hahn (he/him) ventures into the vast reaches of space in Twilight's Edge, expanding our view of just how large this universe is. These are the Chronicles of Magnamund, a brand new project available this month from Holmgard Press!

What's that you hear? Is it the drumbeat of approaching doom or the bitter groan of ice cracking? You'll find both within the foreboding wastes of Ixia, for here lies the Deathlord, an enigmatic figure in the history of Magnamund. Never fear: Jonathan and August come to tear back the veil on long-kept secrets! Learn the never-before-known origins of the Deathlord, find out who the Ixians were, and discover why skeletons wear aprons. All this and more in the latest episode of Journeys Through Magnamund!

Come and put on your growliest voice and follow Jonathan, August, and Oscar deep into the bowels of the Oubliette, a hitherto unexplored and unsurvived area of Castle Death. with Oscar setting the scene and August guiding the action, it is up to Jonathan to make the right choices to escape. Will he be able to make it out with his heart still beating, or will his blood quench the thirst of a wandering beastman... or worse?SPECIAL DISCOUNT LINK FOR FORTRESS OF DEATH: ⁠https://rlms.cc/fodjtm⁠

Joe once said that Magnamund would go on as long as stories were being told in it. Today, we prove his legacy lives on with ten more stories from fans, collected in the wonderful second volume of the Anthology! Shane Walsh Smith (editor of the anthology) joins August and Jonathan to discuss these works and believe us -- they dive into some lore that fans have long awaited! These stories tease answers to questions like, what was the Red Plague? Who was Vaynar Jupe? Who were the Nebora? And what is Noodnic society like? This episode also includes a special surprise after the credits, a fan made song straight from the world of Magnamund!

A fan requested episode! You asked for it and so we made it happen -- an episode featuring current Lone Wolf illustrator, Richard "Nerdgore" Sampson! Rich joins August and Jonathan for a dive into how Rich got started with Lone Wolf, his approach to the artwork, and some of what makes Magnamund exciting to visualize.

In the legacy of Lone Wolf is there any legacy as vast as Vashna's? Join Jonathan and August for one of their favorite books in the entire series, which they tackle with glee! Among other things, hear the origins of demons, discover what character was one of Joe's favorites, be taught some Magnamund curse words by August, and finally learn whether Shamath's riddle was a cruel joke all along!

Don't be afraid of the Darke: August and Jonathan will be the Capt. Prarg to your Lone Wolf and lead you through the complicated lore which forms the backdrop of this Grandmaster adventure! Even more so than any episode prior, history is important to the Darke Crusade and so we dive into the origins of the Drakkarim, the Lencian army who has long fought them, and the Doomstones of Agarash!

Why, you might ask, is a special unexpected episode being released out of our normal schedule? Well, over one hundred submissions were received when Holmgard Press put out the call for a short story anthology. Now, anthology editor and curator Shane Walsh-Smith once again joins August and Jonathan on the podcast, to share insight into the anthology process and give teasers about all of the stories that will be present in volume one! Join us as we examine every single story and its accompanying art, and experience the incredible creativity which will soon be available to you. You will get insights into people and places of Magnamund that we never have before and we promise you'll leave this episode excited about this upcoming release.

August and Jonathan are extremely excited to be able to do an episode focused on two major players in the Lone Wolf saga: Kai Lord Autumn Snow and her creator, Martin Charbonneau. Today in this early release episode, learn the story of how what started as fan fiction became Lone Wolf legend and was labeled as canon by Joe Dever himself. Discover the tragic tale of its first publication, a tale that is finally about to end in triumph.

Return to the "World of Lone Wolf series" with our second podcast dedicated to Grey Star's desperate and strange quest! Racing against the minions of Shasarak the Wytch-King and the terror of Desolation Valley, our fledgling would-be-wizard must make his way to the Daziarn and seek out the Moonstone before all is lost! Join Jonathan and August for an in-depth analysis of this exciting book and learn what lies beyond the Mountains of Morn, and whose presence sickens the dread halls of the Forbidden City.

This month, Jonathan and August "captivate" you with stories of the dread fortress of Kaag! Discover the strange intentions of the Nadziranim, learn how they managed to subdue a guildmaster of the Brotherhood, and get details on monsters that you won't find even in the RPG materials! Also learn why this entry in the Lone Wolf series is important to August and why it was so important to Joe, as well.

You will rue the day you enter Ruel! Okay, that was a bad one. But we promise the episode is great. Jonathan and August take the podcast into the Grandmaster series for the first time to explore the history of one of Magnamund's most nefarious organizations, the Cener Druids. Questions about these evil alchemists have long plagued the fanbase but today we're here to cure your curiousity! Learn where the Druids came from, how Cadak rose to power, and find out Joe's personal thoughts on this, the first of the Grandmaster adventures!

The Magnakai Series took Lone Wolf from Sommerlund to the far reaches of Dessi and the Stornlands and even out of this world into the vast unknowable Daziarn and the planes beyond. Now, in preparation for the Grandmaster Series, August and Jonathan take a look back and explore their and listener's favorite illustrations, abilities, and books encountered in the hunt for the Lorestones.

As the future of Lone Wolf looks ever brighter, August and Jonathan look at Lone Wolf's relationship with fan fiction and how fan works have kept the series going strong. If you've been part of the fan group for a long time then this episode will be packed with nostalgia. If not, then be prepared to be introduced to a wide range of products, such as the Mongoose Mega Deal, the Magnamund RPG (not by Cubicle 7), and Tower of the Sun!

Lone Wolf goes on his greatest journey yet — to the realm of the graphic novel. And he's not alone. Long-time ally Banedon is joining them. Learn about two of Magnamund's lesser-known projects, soon to be brought back in a glorious new edition. We are joined by artist/writer (and long-time fan) Shane Walsh-Smith, who shares some behind-the-scene insight into translating Banedon's adventure to the medium of the graphic novel.

With Lone Wolf having defeated the Masters of Darkness, we give our hero a rest and turn our attention to Southern Magnamund, where a new star is rising. August and Jonathan explore the lore of the Shianti and discuss the themes of Grey Star and how it differs from Lone Wolf. There are secrets in this episode that have never before been revealed, including the truth behind Grey Star's parentage, a truth that will mean we never look at the wizard the same way again!

Criminals spit her name like a curse. Grizzled veterans speak it before a battle to bring them luck. Courtiers are told of secret places they can leave a list of their rivals and, if they are lucky, she will come for their enemies in the night. Old sages whisper that if you would find that which is lost, you need only to seek “The Huntress.” Join us today on Journeys Through Magnamund as we talk about a brand new series in the Lone Wolf canon, and learn about lore, places, characters, and timelines that have never before been explored!

The final Magnakai episode marks a year since August & Jonathan began this Journey through Magnamund! From Lone Wolf's triumphant return home after his travails in the Dazairn to the final confrontation with the vile architect of the Darklands War, they discuss the plots, characters, and deep lore influencing every page. With questions drawn from the fan community, at least two obligatory 'Maters' of Darkness jokes, and some behind-the-scenes information never revealed before, they take down the Darklords in style!

Vastly expanding the scope of Joe Dever's fantasy series, the eleventh adventure turns a fantasy world into a fantasy UNIVERSE. August and Jonathan tag along with the last of the Kai Lords and are cast into the Daziarn plane, a strange limbo dimension where the lore runs deep... and we run swiftly, for the dangers of the Daziarn are immense! Learn the secrets of another world -- as well as the never-before-heard backstories of some infamous villains -- in this episode of Journeys Through Magnamund.

Last time, August and Jonathan took listeners on a quest through the early years of the Darklands War. Now they are back to finish the job, covering some of the most asked-for information in Lone Wolf fandom: how did Banedon become guild master? What happened to Lord Paido? Who is the Slavemaster and why did he betray the Darklords? What became of Vassagonia? Find out, in this epic conclusion to the most devastating war Magnamund has yet seen, part two of THE DARKLANDS WAR!

Lone Wolf has left us stranded in Magnamund just as war breaks out! Join Jonathan and August as they explore a period of time that has never before been explored, the period known as THE DARKLANDS WAR. Discover the secret machinations of Gnaag, how he planted the seeds of war all the way back in MS 5050, and gain information that has not been revealed anywhere else before now, information detailing every major movement and moment of the war.

One of our most awaited episodes, the Dungeons of Torgar is hailed as one of Joe's finest works. Readers can discover new paths after playing it a dozen times. Today August and Jonathan act as navigators, exploring the three main paths to Torgar. Along the way, discover who Baron Shinzar is, the history of Sebb Jarel, and the truth of the Isle of Ghosts.

It's time to enter the Cauldron! Jonathan and August leap head first into the 9th Lone Wolf Adventure, digging up secrets and providing answers to long-asked questions, such as examining the Senate and politics of Tahou and unravelling the story behind a certain psychic ring. But perhaps most exciting, we deep dive into fan-favorite Banedon! Find out his measurements---er, his magical aptitudes and learn more about being a member of the Brotherhood of the Crystal Star.

On September 15th Holmgard Press - in association with Sound Realms Studios - will launch its first official Lone Wolf Kickstarter! Fortress of Death is an audio Lone Wolf adventure, complete with multiple playable characters, branching paths, and combat that you play entirely using your phone. A fully voice acted experience, with music & sound effects complementing the experience. Today, August & Jonathan are joined by the creators of the project to learn more about this brand-new Lone Wolf adventure, its inspirations and aspirations, and some behind-the-scenes details not heard anywhere else!

Welcome to the Jungle! August and Jonathan prep their bug spray and pack extra socks for this journey into Magnamund's most dangerous jungle where we will search for ancient Dessi artifacts and seek to fill out our ever-growing bestiary of nasty creatures. But getting there is half the fun... or more than half, as the majority of this book is spent on actually reaching the borders of the jungle of horrors. Find out why this is, along with secrets of a certain necromancer, details on flora and fauna, and histories of gluttonous monks as Paido and Lone Wolf explore both the overload and river routes!

This iconic adventure inspired the Mirror of Death Lone Wolf video game and the Fortress of Doom audio program. So what can be said about Castle Death that hasn't already been talked about? Turns out, quite a bit! Get ready for one of August and Jonathan's most lore-packed episodes to date, including never before heard histories, back stories to monsters, and the deepest secrets of Kazan-Oud.

Our first adventure in the Magnakai series takes us on a huge journey across the Stornlands in search of an ancient artefact, the Lorestone of Varetta. August and Jonathan are here to dig up the secrets of this wartorn land, filled with never before heard revelations and mysteries. Hear the true history of Castle Taunor, learn about the origins of the Dakomyd, and discover the lore behind a certain famous bow.

Join Jonathan and August as they discuss the Kai Series, the first five books of the Lone Wolf Saga. From Flight from the Dark to Shadow on the Sand, they rank their favorite encounters, amazing items, and fearsome creatures. There are also special comments sent in directly from fans like you, making this a can't-miss episode!

Concluding the Kai Series, Jonathan and August turn to the desert empire of Vasagonia, where you, Lone Wolf, have been sent as envoy to secure positive relations between the Zahkan and your King. Of course, it wouldn't be an adventure if things didn't go phenominally wrong. Join us as we explore the Baga-Darooz, fight an aerial battle, and meet an old companion. We discuss race and culture and depictions of evil, delving into fantasy tropes and examining them critically, while celebrating the richness of Magnamund's history and lore.

What begins as a simple hunt for missing gold leads to a conspiracy that could threaten all of Magnamund. You, Lone Wolf, find yourself in the new position of leading a platoon. Their fate is in your hands... as is the fate of all the world. Jonathan and August take some of the lesser known paths through this journey, explore never before heard secrets, and share an entire system Joe was going to use for gameplay in this book but which was discarded before the end.

Vonotar the Traitor, the traitorous magician who helped the Darklords slaughter your kin, has been found. The people demand he be brought to justice and so you, Lone wolf, last of the Kai Lords, head on a perilous journey to the frozen wastelands of Kalte. But you won't be alone: August and Jonathan will explore the icy wastes with you, discovering the secrets of Ikaya, learning the machinations of Vonotar, and discussing some major What If scenarios.

The King has sent you on a desperate journey to retrieve the only power in Magnamund that can save your people: the Sommerswerd, the sword of the sun. Team up with August and Jonathan as we embark upon a mission of both urgency and secrecy, all the while pursued by undead shapeshifters, ghostly death-hulks, and assassins. Discover why you should never take a ship anywhere in Magnamund.

The bodies of your brethren lay strewn about you amidst the ruins of your once peaceful home. The Kai Monastery is broken, no two stones left standing upon each other. Their mission, the protection of Sommerlund, now falls upon you, the last of the Kai. Join August and Jonathan as we race towards the capital, explore the mysteries of the Graveyard of the Ancients, and stay one step ahead of the Darklords through the vast Sommerlund forest.

Never heard of Lone Wolf or the world of Magnamund? Then this is the place to start! Learn what a gamebook is, discover the power and mission of the Kai Lords, and find out why we are still talking about this award winning series 40 years after its release.