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Elizabeth Baird Hardy, Deputy Headmistress of Hogwarts Professor, the genius behind AppalachianInkling.com, Hunger Games expert, and author of Milton, Spenser and the Chronicles of Narnia: Literary Sources for the C.S. Lewis Novels, joined Nick and John to discuss the Charm Bracelet that J. K. Rowling posted on her Twixter home page as a Christmas gift to her readers. She said that that the thirteen charms on nine links were a set of clues about the next Strike novel, the ninth in a ten book series.In the first Part of Elizabeth, Nick, and John's conversation, they discussed Rowling's charm bracelet history, speculated about why she posted this picture when she did, decided to look at each charm on the bracelet for its stand-alone meaning and its place in the nine link set, and to read the whole series as if it were a ring composition, one reflecting a nine Part structure in Strike 9. They then made deep dives into the details of each charm: the heart shaped box containing a ‘You and Me' engagement ring, a golden diamond-laden egg, a foul anchor, two angels, and a Trojan horse.In this second Part of that conversation, the trio of Serious Strikers continue with the remaining charms on the bracelet, namely, a Jack-in-the-box, an Hourglass, a White Rose and Crocodile, a Corvid head, and a Psalter paired on the last link with the Head of Persephone. They share their thoughts, too, about the bracelet as a symbolic integer and its ring meaning.The notes below are in support of references they make mid-flight and to other resources of interest to Magic Charm Decoders! Enjoy.Thank you to all our subscribers with special gratitude and appreciations for our paid subscribers; you are the wind in our sails, the heat from our vents… Serious Strikers are reading Browning's The Ring and the Book, charting Hallmarked Man Part Six, and reviewing the Myth of Cupid and Psyche to look for parallels in the Strike-Ellacott series. See you soon!Jack-in-the-Box Charm* Rowling claims this as her favorite charm (Nick and John in the conversation mistakenly attribute this preference to the Psalter charm):* Badly Wired Lamp ID'd it* Is it a devil — or a Racoon?* The jack in the box toy, the 'Jack' being a devil, was invented in Germany in the 16th century as a mockery of the Roman Catholic doctrine of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist. * The shape of this charm, the golden circular center in the inside of the open box top, represents the transcendent spiritual realm and the square bottom with its four directions, the fallen world. The ‘jack' devil lives in the latter but is from the former.* The charm is the third latched object in the chain, the heart box and Trojan horse preceding it and the psalter at chain's end following it — which means the ring latch and center are latched objects with surprises inside. The two interior objects at center have deadly surprises and the beginning and end eternal life interiors. The symbolism here is of the human being and its capacity via choice for either spiritual perfection in sacrificial love (anteros) or consumption by individual desires (eros). The thing hidden inside, man's spiritual capacity or heart, is either light or darkness, the inside bigger than the outside. (John)* What is the Strike 9 connection, the analogue to the demonic Jack in the box? Is it RFM? Uncle Ted? Ilsa's husband Nick? Polworth?* The Jack's position is at the center of the bracelet and between the hourglass and the Trojan horse. So it's placed between cleverness and craftiness and things that we can control and bad surprises, but also time, because we can't control time. (Elizabeth)Hourglass Charm* tempus fugit ‘like sand in an hourglass'* memento mori* infinite symbol* The Strike series may be a collection of mystery-story genres, each one illustrating a unique type of story, different from all the others while keeping the same core of characters and overarching narrative (cf., Rowling's note in The Running Grave acknowledgements that that book was her “cult” book). The hourglass, then, may be Rowling's pointer to Strike9 being a suspense drama in which the good guys not only have a challenging mission (find and rescue the missing Robin, Strike, Lucy, Pat, whomever) but have to do it before a literal deadline arrives. The Ticking Clock plot device.* If the Jack at link five is the center of the bracelet ring of nine links, how does the hourglass mirror the Trojan horse? It's two parts? The deadline aspect? “Reveal the crazies inside before the hourglass empties”?White Rose Charm* White Rose of Yorkshire* The interior of the flower charm is a literal Turtleback or ring composition diagram.* White Rose of Dante: Paradiso Cantos XXXI and XXXIIThe true home of all the blessed is with God in the Empyrean, a heaven of pure light beyond time and space. Dante sees the blessed systematically arranged in an immense white rose: like a hologram, a three-dimensional image, the rose is formed from a ray of light reflected off the outer surface of the Primum Mobile (30.106-17). The queen of this white rose is the Virgin Mary, traditionally represented as a rose herself (see Par. 23.73-4). This celestial rose recalls large rose windows of Gothic cathedrals, many of which are dedicated to Mary. The image of the rose, often red, is also used to represent Christ or, in other contexts, earthly love. The white rose is symmetrically structured according to various criteria, including belief, age, and gender. One half of the rose, already full, holds those who, according to Christian tradition, believed in Christ to come (the blessed of the Hebrew Bible); the other half, with only a few seats still unoccupied, contains those who believed in Christ already come (saved Christians). Two gendered rows mark this division of the rose in two halves. In the row below Mary appear women of the Hebrew Bible (Eve, Rachel, Sarah, Rebecca, Judith, Ruth, and unnamed others); Beatrice is seated next to Rachel, on the third row from the top. Opposite Mary, John the Baptist heads a row of men containing Francis, Benedict, Augustine, and other Christian fathers. Mary is flanked by Adam (first man) and Moses on one side, and Peter (first pope) and John the Evangelist on the other. John the Baptist is flanked by Lucy on one side and Anna, the mother of Mary, on the other. While only adults are seated in the upper section of the rose, below a certain line the rose contains souls of blessed children, their precise location based not on their own merits (since they lacked the power of free will) but on predestination. As physical laws do not apply in the Empyrean, Dante's ability to see these figures is not diminished by distance (30.118-23; 31.76-8).* White Rose of Mockingjay (Hunger Games finale)The prevailing symbol of Catching Fire and the most meaningful token the Christ figure of the series gives Katniss is a pearl, the solid-light symbolism of which we've discussed before. I think Commander Paylor's name may be our last Madge-Pearl-Mags name reference in being a “pale orb.” That gold and pearls have a similar translucency and metaphysical correspondence with the ‘Light of the World' make the twin possibilities that much more rich — and Commander Paylor's ascending to Panem's Presidency that much more meaningful and appropriate.Katniss steps into the Garden with the Pearl's blessing (“on my authority”) and discovers roses of every possible color. There are red, of course, and “lush pink, sunset orange, and even pale blue.” She knows what she wants, though; the rose colored like light, the white rose, Dante's symbolic prelude to the beatific vision and transcendence. Just as she cuts the “magnificent white bud just about to open” “from the top of a slender bush” (ibid, p. 355), the manacled, “pale, sickly green” President Snow, our snake in the Garden, speaks.“The colors, are lovely, of course, but nothing says perfection like white.”Our story Satan, you recall, left her a white rose in District 12 in chapter 1 and dropped roses with the bunker buster bombs in Part 1 to terrify Katniss. Now we know why. He was taunting her with her end, that as a seeker's soul he knew her goal was perfection in Christ and taunted her with it, especially when he held Peeta-Christ and understood the cartharsis and chrysalis she would have to pass through to claim it herself. Now that she is in the inner sanctuary, the High Place, he tells her the truth she could not hear anywhere else, the final, ugly truth about the cause for which Katniss had sacrificed everything. Snow reveals, just as Peeta had told her at the story's start, that she was deceived by those she trusted. President Coin killed Primrose with a weapon designed by Gale.Having been to the Absolute center, the world navel, and taken away the beatific vision as a white rose, Katniss is no longer a seeker but the resolution of contraries, an androgyn of justice and mercy. She is above right and wrong now as the phoenix-mockingjay and hears the voice of the “murderer” on the Hanging Tree at last. She deceives President Coin at the Victors Meeting as something of an avenging angel; she becomes a murderer herself by assassinating President Coin. Peeta-Christ comes down from the tree as her savior once again and prevents her suicide via Nightlock by his out-of-nowhere intervention.* Why does the White Rose share the seventh bracelet link with a crocodile? Faerie Queene!Crocodile Charm* The Crocodile in Shed, crocodile skin handbags (Hallmarked Man) “Maybe the4 crocodile or whatever they're keeping in the shed's chewed its way out,” said Strike. “ (Chapter 22, p 176; center chapter of Part 2)* Crocodile entry, Cirlot's Dictionary of SymbolismCrocodile Two basically different aspects of the crocodile are blended in its symbolic meaning, representing the influence upon the animal of two of the four Elements. In the first place, because of it viciousness and destructive power, the crocodile came to signify fury and evil in Egyptian hieroglyphics (19); in the second place, since it inhabits a realm intermediate between earth and water, and is associated with mud and vegetation, it came to be thought of as an emblem of fecundity and power (50). In the opinion of Mertens Stienon there is a third aspct, deriving from its resemblance to the dragon and the serpent, as a symbol of knowledge. In Egypt, the dead used to be portrayed transformed into crocodiles of knowledge, an idea which is linked with that of the zodiacal sign of Capricorn. Blavatsky compares the crocodile with the Kumara of India (40). Then, finally, come the symbols of Inversion proper and of rebirth. (67)* Lyndy Abraham's Dictionary of Alchemical Imagery entry for ‘Crocodile:'Crocodile The mercurial *serpent or transforming arcanum in its initial chthonic aspect during the dark, destructive opening of the opus alchymicum. Like the *bee, the crocodile was classified as a serpent in te bestiaries of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The amphibious nature of the crocodile made it an apt symbol for the dual-natured *Mercurius. When Lepidus in Shakespeare's Antony and Cleopatra says, ‘Your serpent of Egypt is bred of your mud by the operation of your sun; so is your crocodile' (2.7.26-7), he is referring to the generation of gold in the earth, and the generation of the mercurial serpent through the heat of the secret *fire or ‘sun'. With the phrase ‘operation of your sun' Lepidus also alludes to the final law of the alchemical Emerald Table: ‘That which I had to say about the operation of the Sun is completed' (48)* Sandy Hope on Crocodile symbolismIsis Church crocodile in Faerie Queene: Book 5, Canto VIIBook V Canto vii. The speaker praises the virtue of justice and cites Osyris as an example of the just man. His wife, Isis, represented equity and to the Temple of Isis Britomart and Talus come to spend the night. Talus, however, is not allowed into the temple. Britomart enters and sees a statue of Isis with her foot on a crocodile. The temple is also full of the priests of Isis who are not allowed to drink wine as it leads to rebellion. Britomart sleeps under the statue of Isis and dreams that the crocodile comes alive and threatens the Goddess. The Goddess subdues the crocodile and it becomes meek and then impregnates the Goddess. She gives birth to a lion which conquers all other beats. Britomart awakes and tells her troubling dream to a priest. He tells her that the crocodile represents Arthegall, Isis represents Britomart, and the lion their son whom they will conceive. Grateful for the interpretation, Britomart leaves and comes to Radigund's castle. Radigund and Britomart battle, Britomart is wounded in the shoulder, and finally Britomart beheads Radigund. Talus enters the castle and wreaks carnage on the Amazon women inside. Britomart finds Arthegall dressed, like other, in women's clothing. she is shamed by the sight, and it is not quite clear whether her suspicions that Arthegall has been unfaithful are confirmed or refuted. She finds Arthegall some armour, arms him, and the rest in the castle. during this time Britomart rules as a princess and reforms the Amazon society so that women are restored to proper subjection to men. Finally, Arthegall leaves to complete his quest against Grantorto. Britomart lets him leave because she knows that his success in this quest is important to restore his ego. After residing further at the Amazon castle she finally leaves to help keep her mind off the absent Arthegall.* The Spenser Encyclopedia entry for ‘Church of Isis:' (408) Clifford DavidsonWhen Britomart spends the night in the temple, she sees a ‘wondrous vision' in which she participates first as a votary of Isis and then as the goddess herself. Her devotion to the statue causes her to become Isis in her dream: she is serving at the altar when she sees herself transformed into Isis but wearing the royal robe. The crocodile awakens, devours the flames which threaten to destroy the temple, and threatens to eat Isis/Britomart until it is driven back by her rod. Then it seeks her ‘grace and love,' she yields, it impregnates her, and from their union she gives birth to a lion. As the Priest explains, the crocodile is Osiris (the Egyptian god of Justice) who sleeps under the feet of Isis ‘To shew that clemence oft in things amis,/ Restraines those sterne behests, and cruell doomes of his' (22), and who shows thereby the proper relation of justice and judgment to equity. The Priest also explains to Britomart that the crocodile is Artegall, ‘The righteous Knight,' who will settle the storms and ‘raging flames, that many foes shall reare' and restore to her the heritage of her throne, and who will give her a ‘Lion like' son (23), the new British monarchy of the Tudors.The crocodile is a symbol both of guile and of a regeneration that will affect future history. As guile, its relation to Isis is reminiscent of Vice figures under the feet of triumphing Virtues in medieval art. An iconographic association between the crocodile in its demonic aspect and medieval saints' legends derives ultimately – significantly for Spenser – from the classical figure of Britomartis (Miskimin 1978). In Plutarch's Isis and Osiris 50, it is linked to Typhon, the enemy of justice and order, while in Renaissance iconographic tradition it is often symbolic of the need for prudence (for one must be prudent to avoid the wily crocodile). Cesare Ripa's Iconologia (sv Lussuria) shows the nude Luxury (or Lechery) seated upon a crocodile, an interesting analogy to its phallic sexuality in Britomart's dream. Yet along with these primarily negative associations, there are also positive ones in the crocodile's identification with Osiris/Artegall/Justice and in the implication that Isis/Britomart/Equity is incomplete without her partner. The image contains its own contradiction, unresolved by the Priest.* Troubled Blood and Faerie Queene: Where Britobart and Artegall are used as stand-ins for Robin and Cormoran:Troubled Blood features several embedded texts, the most important of which is never mentioned in the book: Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queen. Serious Strikers enjoyed the luxury of not one but two scholars of Edmund Spenser who checked in on the relevance and meaning of Rowling's choice of the greatest English epic poem for her epigraphs, not to mention the host of correspondences between Strike 5 and Queen. Elizabeth Baird-Hardy did a part by part exegesis of the Troubled Blood-Faerie Queen conjunctions and Beatrice Groves shared her first thoughts on the connections as well. Just as Lethal White's meaning and artistry is relatively unappreciated without a close reading of Ibsen's Rosmersholm, so with Strike 5 and Faerie Queen.Elizabeth Baird-Hardy* Day One, Part One: The Spenserian Epigraphs of the Pre-Released Troubled Blood Chapters* Day Two, Part Two: The Spenserian Epigraphs of Troubled Blood Chapters Eight to Fourteen* Day Three, Part Three: The Spenserian Epigraphs of Troubled Blood Chapters Fifteen to Thirty* Day Four, Part Four: The Spenserian Epigraphs of Troubled Blood Chapters Thirty One to Forty Eight* Day Five, Part Five: The Spenserian Epigraphs of Troubled Blood Chapters Forty Nine to Fifty Nine* Part Six: The Spenserian Epigraphs of Troubled Blood Chapters Sixty to Seventy One* Spenser and Strike Part Seven: Changes for the BetterBeatrice Groves* Trouble in Faerie Land (Part 1): Spenserian Clues in Troubled Blood Epigraphs* Trouble in Faerie Land (Part 2): Shipping Robin and Strike in the Epigraphs of Troubled Blood* Trouble in Faerie Land (Part 3): Searching for Duessa in Troubled BloodJohn Granger:* How Spenser Uses Cupid in Faerie Queen and Its Relevance for Understanding Troubled Blood* Reading Troubled Blood as a Medieval Morality PlayCorvid Charm* Rowling Twixter headers: 12 January 2016, 9 April 2017 (Nick)* Fantastic Beasts reference? The Lestrange Family Motto features a crow and the ‘Lost Child' of that series is named ‘Corvus'* Crow Symbolism per Cirlot, Dictionary of Symbols:Crow Because of its black colour, the crow is associated with the idea of beginning (as expressed in such symbols as the maternal night, primigenial darkness, the fertilizing earth). Because it is also associated with the atmosphere, it is a symbol for creative, demiurgic power and for spiritual strength. Because of its flight, it is considered a messenger. And, in sum, the crow has been invested by many primitive peoples with far-reaching cosmic significance. Indeed, for the Red Indians of North America it is the great civilizer and the creator of the visible world. It has a similar meaning for the Celts and the Germanic tribes, as well as in Siberia (35). In the classical cultures it no longer possesses such wide implications, but it does still retain certain mystic powers and in particular the ability to foresee the future; hence its claw played a special part in rites of divination (8). In Christian symbolism it is an allegory of solitude. Amongst the alchemists it recovers some of the original characteristics ascribed to it by the primitives, standing in particular for nigredo, or the initial state which is both the inherent characteristic of prime matter and the condition produced by separating out the Elements (putrefactio) … In Beaumont's view, the crow in itself signifies the isolation of him who lives on a superior plane (5), this being the symbolism in general of all solitary birds. (71-72)* Lyndy Abraham's Dictionary of Alchemical Imagery entry for ‘Crow:' (49)Crow, crow's head, crow's bill A symbol of the *putrefaction and *black nigredo which is the first stge of the opus alchymicum. The old body of the metal or matter for the Stone is dissolved and putrefied into the first matter of *creation, the *prima materia, so that it may be regenerated and cast into a new form. The Hermetis Trismegisti Tractatus Aureus said of this initial stage of death and dissolution in the work: ‘The First is the Corvus, the Crow or Raven, which from its blackness is said to be the beginning of the Art' (bk. 2, 235). In his Aurora, Paracelsus wrote that when the matter has been placed in the gentle heat of the secret fire it passes through corruption and grows black: ‘This operation they call putrefaction, and the blackness they name the head of the Crow' (55). Thomas Charnock likewise wrote of the putrefaction: ‘The Crowes head began to appere as black as Jett' (TCB, 296). In Zoroaster's Cave the matter produced during this stage is identified with the name of the process: ‘When the matter has stood for the space of forty dayes in a moderate heat, there will begin to appear above, a blacknesse like to pitch, which is the Caput Corvi of the Philosophers, and the wise men's Mercury' (80). According to Ripley the terms ‘crows head' and ‘crows bill' are synonymous: ‘The hede of the Crow that tokeyn call we,/And sum men call hyt the Crows byll' (TCB, 134) (see ashes). In A Fig for Momus Thomas Lodge listed the crow's head amongst other alchemical enigmas: ‘Then of the crowes-head, tell they weighty things' (Works, 3:69). When Face in Jonson's The Alchemist says that the matter of the Stone has become ‘ground black', Mammon enquires of him, ‘That's your crowes-head? And Subtle replies, ‘No, ‘tis not perfect, would it were the crow' (2.3.67-8).Psalter Charm* In ‘Charms, Psalms & Golden Clues: A brace(let) of clues for Strike 9,' Prof Groves discusses the psalm as charm:Charm first meant the incantation itself, and then the amulet that carried that incantation to protect the wearer and then – from the 19th century – the small ornamental trinkets, fastened to girdles, watch-chains and bracelets, that resembled those original, talismanic charms. This means that Rowling's clue-charm of a Psalm book (which can actually carry a sacred text) circles back beautifully to the original meaning of the word – in which a charm was an amulet carrying a holy text. These charms do not always hold texts but Rowling has confirmed that this one does: ‘The book is a psalm book and holds real, miniature psalms' I think this protective hinterland of charms make it likely that the specific psalm that such a psalm-book charm would carry would be the most comforting and talismanic of psalms – Psalm 23. This psalm famously describes the Lord's love as protective, even unto the valley of the shadow of death* John argues that, in addition to the 23rd Psalm, Psalm 90 (91 in Masoretic or KJV reckoning), the so-called ‘Soldier's Psalm' is at least as likely as an insert for this charm, which is to say, as a talisman a soldier might give a woman about to enter Hades to beg a gift from Persephone…The Head of Persephone Charm* Rowling's clarifying picture* Psyche's Last Task from Venus:One final task is then given to Psyche, one in which Psyche is commanded to bring back a bit of Persephone's beauty from the Underworld. In Greek mythology no living soul is meant to be able to enter the Underworld, let alone leave it, and so Aphrodite felt that she would be rid of Psyche once and for all. Indeed, it seemed that Aphrodite would be proved right, for Psyche's only idea about entering the Underworld was to kill herself. Before Psyche can commit suicide a voice whispers to her instructions about how to complete the task. Thus Psyche finds an entrance to the Underworld and is soon crossing the Acheron upon the skiff of Charon, and the princess even manages to gain an audience with Persephone. Persephone on the surface appears to be sympathetic to the quest of Psyche, but Psyche has been warned about accepting food or a seat in the palace of Hades, for both would bind her to the Underworld for all time. But eventually, Persephone gives Psyche a golden box, said to contain some of the goddess' beauty.* The Head of Persephone charm is paired with the Psalter on the ninth and last link; again, if the Psalm is 22 (23) or 90 (91), then the connection is an invocational prayer for help traveling through the “valley of death,” for protection from the “asp and basilisk,” the “lion and dragon.”* As above, note that the beginning, middle, and end of the bracelet feature clasped objects, with the Psalter being a codex that opens and Psyche's journey to Persephone is in pursuit of a “golden box” containing the means to otherworldly beauty. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit hogwartsprofessor.substack.com/subscribe

This episode examines what the ancients believed were the entrances to Hades. We're also taking a look at Homer's Odyssey and reviewing the scholarly debate over whether the journey points to the Acheron River or Lake Avernus as the entrance to the underworld the Odysseus entered. We also are exploring necromancy, prophecy, and the sacred cave at Eleusis.CHAPTERS(0:00) Topic introduction, ancient crushes, and sources(9:12) The Acheron, Hades, and Persephone(20:12) Lake Avernus(25:45) Which one is the actual entrance to Hades?(32:35) The underworld entrance at Eleusis(38:53) Spots are open for Greece 2026

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Mick (The ED) Playlist No 280 Madison George ‘The Abyss' (single) https://wayfarermusicgroup.bandcamp.com Ashron ‘Healing Silence' www.bscmusic.com Erik Wollo ‘Aeris Suite' (album Aeris Suite) www.projekt.com Erik Wollo 'Sirius' Eleftherios 'Somewhere Beautiful' (EP The World Is Yours) https://valleyviewrecords.bandcamp.com/album/now-that-were-alive Mars Lasar ‘North Rim' (Grand Canyon) https://www.marslasar.com Mars Lasar ‘Yavapai Point' Blatt Siro ‘Fragments Of The Horizon' (EP Between The Mountains) https://eitvrecords.bandcamp.com/album Blatt Siro ‘Between The Mountains' Mr Kit 'Shine Faintly With Wavering Light' (album Glimmers) https://heartdancerecords.bandcamp.com Mr Kit ‘Lighthouse' *** Morning Haze 'The Answer' (EP See Without Eyes) https://eitvrecords.bandcamp.com/yu Barry Schrader ‘Cloudrise' (album Aether) *** https://barryschrader.bandcamp.com Phobos ‘Phenomemon'Part 2/3' (album Phenomemon ) ***https://phobos.bandcamp.com Ethnea Nekrōn 'Rebirth As Unknown Entity' (album Exo-Metempsychosis) https://winter-light.bandcamp.com Chris Carter ‘Hypnogogic' (album The Finale Patch Tone Science Module) https://dinrecords.bandcamp.com/ Harp & Arp ‘Draumur' (album Soul Of The Machine]: A Celebration of the Life & Legacy of ARP founder Alan R. Pearlman) https://projektrecords.bandcamp.com Lisa Bella Donna ‘Conclusions' (album Soul Of The Machine]: A Celebration of the Life & Legacy of ARP founder Alan R. Pearlman) Panic Girl ‘Drifting Whispers' (album Soul Of The Machine]: A Celebration of the Life & Legacy of ARP founder Alan R. Pearlman) Swansither ‘Fata Morgana' (album The Finale Patch Tone Science Module) Rick Reger ‘Processional' (album Soul Of The Machine]: A Celebration of the Life & Legacy of ARP founder Alan R. Pearlman) Andrea Cichecki ‘When Water Feels like Rain' (album The Finale Patch Tone Science Module) Fiona Joy Hawkins ‘Angels Message' (album When Shadows Talk) https://fionajoy.bandcamp.com/album/when-shadows-talk-album Fiona Joy Hawkins 'In The Deep' Waterside Echoes 'Soft Hurricane' (single) www.watersideechoes.com We Paint the Skies ‘Silver Linings' (Valley View Records) https://wepainttheskies.bandcamp.com/track/silver-linings Deborah Martin & Jill Haley ‘Secrets Of The Talking Trees' (album Rendering Time) https://ambientelectronic.bandcamp.com deepspace ‘Approaching The Blue' (Part Two-The Machines) www.projekt.com deepspace ‘Tidal Spacetime Modular :Thalassa Sequence:' (DL album Part One-Water Planet) deepspace ‘Into The Underwave' : Subwave ingress:' deepspace ‘Pantheon-Class Hadal Submersible: Pelagia Variant:' Kevin Braheny Fortune ‘The Bridge' (single) https://kevinbrahenyfortune.bandcamp.com Christian Wittman 'Tartarus' (album Acheron) https://christianwittman.bandcamp.com/music William St Hugh ‘Quadrant' (EP Closer Continents) https://williamsthugh.bandcamp.com/album/closer-continents Bohdan Stupak ‘Movement IV' (album Book Of Sorrow) www.projekt.com Rick Sanders 'Nautical Dawn' (EP The Arrow Of Time) https://dronarivm.bandcamp.com Dino Pacifici 'Silent Screams In Space' (album The Approaching Tempest And Other Unrelated Tales) www.wayfarerrecords.com Dino Pacifici ‘Undulations' Shajan ‘Mystic Fire Spirit' (abum Yoga Nidra) www.bscmusic.com Schorsch Hampel ‘Remains A Mystery' (single) www.bscmusic.com Arid Landscapes ‘Blink II' (album Arid Landscapes) https://aridlandscapes.bandcamp.com Edit ***

My retrospective on Black/Death legends Acheron.

This week, we start our look at the dragons native to the Outer Planes with the Lawful Evil quadrant of D&D's Great Wheel cosmology.  Join us as we look at the dragons native to Acheron, Baator, Gehenna, and Hades, as well as the impressive Shadowdrakes living in the River Styx.   Our website is live! Head on over to undercommontaste.com to find links to all of our social media, streaming sites, Patreon, Itch store, and Discord. Our theme song is Massacre Anne, written and performed by Mary Crowell, and used with permission. You can find Mary's work online at marycrowell.bandcamp.com, or on Patreon at patreon.com/DrMaryCCrowell. Our logo was illustrated by David Sutherland. You can find David's work online at instagram.com/wilex_73, or on DeviantArt at deviantart.com/davidsutherland.

This week, Acheron's Vincent Crowley joins me to kick off an epic, multi-part deep dive into his life and career. For this first installment, we explore his formative years, discovering metal, and playing in an early version of Nocturnus during Tampa Bay's early death metal scene.  On the Weekly News Rant, I'm joined by my fellow Horseman, Inhuman mainman The Outlaw Mike Scondotto. We round up the latest singles from Megadeth, Heimland, and Asenblut for judgment, discuss the latest season of Netflix's Monster, and get an update on Mike's musical endeavors. And, of course, another miscreant kisses the porcelain en route to a thoroughly deserved Swirly of the Week.   Please support the bands featured on this episode: Acheron: https://www.facebook.com/Acheronband       Conspiracy X: https://conspiracyx.bandcamp.com/       Morbid Angel:  https://morbid-angel.bandcamp.com/      Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and track reviews! Follow me on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the other podcasts by the Horsemen Of the Podcasting Apocalypse:  Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

This summer was the 50th anniversary of a simple fishing movie that scared the Beejeesuz out of the nation. Steve Spielberg's "Jaws" was a groundbreaking film for a variety of reasons. To commemorate this momentous Bday, the flick hit the theatres and we had the best seats in the house. So this time out, we decided to have a "Geek Fix" discussion topic. We go over how we first discovered this classic, our theatre experience and, of course, the iconic theme music. In our "News, Views and Tunes", we attended a screening and QandA of the Harley Flanagan (Cro Mags) documentary "Wired For Chaos". Musically, we crank Desaster, Unholy Grave, Acheron, Diabolic, Squalus, Savage Death, the aforementioned Mr. Flanagan and we introduce Winnipeg rocker Omens in our "Indie Spotlight". Horns Up!!   

Chief Executive Officer at Acheron Trading, Laurent Benayoun joined the firm following the acquisition of HedgeTech, the prominent trading algorithms and infrastructure provider he co-founded. Passionate about algorithmic trading strategies and market microstructure, Laurent also serves as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Quantitative Finance, as an expert for Alumni Ventures, as an interviewer for the Master of Finance at Princeton, and as a mentor for the Harvard Blockchain Incubator. Laurent holds a Master's degree in Financial Mathematics/Engineering from Princeton University.

Un grande ritorno con Lex Arcana, il gioco edito da @Acheron ambientato in un impero romano che non è mai caduto!Il contubernium trova un nuovo compagno a Londinium, dove vengono inviati a risolvere un caso che attanaglia la capitale della Britannia. Come sempre quando la Cohors Arcana interviene, qualcosa di grosso bolle in pentola...Speriamo vi possa piacere, consigliateci altri GDR che vi potrebbero interessare!Potete trovare i video di #IntavernadaKurt su:●⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠●⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠●⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠●⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Telegram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠●⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us a textVocalist/Bassist Vincent Crowley (Acheron, Vincent Crowley Band, Infidel Reich, Wolfen Society) visits the Morgue for a second time to talk about the return of Acheron, the Tampa Metal scene in the 80's/90's, the state of the World today, The Rites Of The Black Mass record, Horror, the future and much more. See you at the Morgue!music:1) Acheron-Thou Art Lord2) Nefarion- Cursed Existence3) Acheron-Fuck The Ways Of Christ4) Vincent Crowley Band-Killer5) Acheron-Ave Satanas6) Acheron-Prayer Of Hell7) Acheron- Satan Holds Dominion8) Acheron- Church Of Onecontact: thetampamorgue@gmail.com The Tampa Morgue Podcast can be found on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and most places you listen to your podcasts.

While we often look to the past for an example of a better world, our counterparts living in the ancient world did the same, viewing even their time as a fallen one, ruled by greed. Greek and Roman authors such as Hesiod and Ovid detailed the decay of the world from original perfection in the myth of the Golden, Silver, Bronze, and Iron Ages, and the philosophy of Plato, in his Statesman dialogue, leans upon the myth of the ages in its metaphysics. If we seek to understand the myth of the ages through mythology and philosophy, we find practical advice for hopeful living in our own lives, even in a world that feels fallen and broken.Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story & Meaning.”Support the channel by subscribing, liking, and commenting to join the conversation!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mythosandlogos00:00 Introduction00:12 Roman Mosaic Depicting Anaximander with Sundial00:20 Hesiod's Works and Days from Biblioteca Marciana00:55 The Creation by James Tissot01:16 The First Transformation01:32 Ovid's Metamorphoses from the European Library of Information and Culture02:00 Ovid, Metamorphoses, Book I03:13 Booroobin Sunshine Coast Australia by Jordan Condon, licensed under Creative Commons03:31 Star Map by Elizabeth Shurtleff03:40 The Golden Age04:01 The Golden Age by Lucas Cranach the Elder04:15 The Golden Age by Frans Francken the Younger et. al.04:26 Spring by Jean-Jacques Le Veau after Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen04:50 Funerary Stele of Demokleides, photographed by Furius, licensed under Creative Commons04:54 Hesiod, Works and Days05:11 Nothing Gold Can Stay05:15 Titan Struck by Lightning by François Dumont05:36 Winter by Jean-Jacques Le Veau after Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen05:50 Agricultural Calendar by Master of the Geneva Boccaccio08:58 Title Page to 1539 Edition of Hesiod's Works and Days06:20 The Souls of Acheron by Adolf Hirémy-Hirschl06:34 Achilles' Sacrifice of Trojan Prisoners from the François Tomb07:09 The Iron Age by Jan Collaert II et. al.07:22 The Iron Age by Jean-Jacques Le Veau after Charles Dominique Joseph Eisen07:32 The Age of Iron by Paolo Fiammingo07:40 Illustration from Griffith's Guide to the Iron Trade of Great Britain07:59 The Close of the Silver Age by Lucas Cranach the Elder08:19 Justice by Raphael08:26 Truth at the Bottom of a Well by Jean-Léon Gérome09:06 The Changing Ages09:16 Two Young Men Hunting a Deer by the Dokimasia Painter09:26 Artemis Kaurotrophos from Archaeological Museum of Brauron09:40 Page of the Codex Oxoniensis Clarkianus 39, Dialogue Politikos10:16 Saturnus by Jan Van Vianen10:28 Jupiter on his Eagle Enthroned in the Clouds by Stradanus10:55 The Age of Bronze by Paolo Fiammingo11:42 The Course of Empire by Thomas Cole12:18 The Golden Age by Hendrick van der Borcht the Elder12:36 The Stars Above12:58 The Golden Age by Abraham Bloemaert13:22 The Age of Gold by Jacopo Zucchi13:38 Booroobin Sunshine Coast Australia photographed by Jordan Condon, licensed under Creative Commons13:55 Astronomy Amateur by Halfblue, licensed under Creative Commons14:29 The Age of Gold by José Manuel Félix Magdalena, licensed under Creative CommonsAll works of art are in the public domain unless otherwise noted.Ambiment - The Ambient by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license.

In this extra special episode of our Deep Dive podcast, Nightdive's Locke Vincent is joined by Nightdive senior developer, Xaser Acheron, to talk about the surprise re-release of Heretic + Hexen announced at QuakeCon 2025. Topics include Xaser's origins as a modder, new content in Heretic + Hexen, favorite weapons and maps... and more!    Connect With Us! IG ➡️ http://www.instagram.com/nightdivestudios Twitch ➡️ http://www.twitch.tv/nightdivestudios TikTok ➡️ https://www.tiktok.com/@nightdive.studios Discord ➡️ https://discord.com/invite/nightdivestudios Facebook ➡️ http://www.facebook.com/NightDiveStudios/ X | Twitter ➡️ https://x.com/NightdiveStudio  

The crew of the U.S.S. Acheron explore the surge of theta waves and find more than what they were expecting... (Part Two)---Time and Space by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/#StarTrek #StarTrekAdventures #TTRPG

On this episode of Remainders, we watch the 2003 war epic Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World. Based on the series of novels, Master and Commander is a chase movie that goes much deeper. Russell Crowe plays Captain "Lucky" Jack Aubrey, and Paul Bettany plays Dr. Stephen Maturin. The Captain represents leadership and duty, and the Dr. represents academia and revolution. As they chase the elusive French war ship The Acheron, the two men both test and help each other during the Napoleonic Wars. Old-school action filmmaking in a modern war epic – she's in her prime.Other topics include Peter Weir and Australian directors, more Russell Crowe buddy movies and L.A. Confidential, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Tom Cruise and Mission: Impossible, ai in movies and tv, and fast food we're eating and not eating lately.Song Picks of the WeekMuzzle by The Smashing PumpkinsHawaii by The StrokesRemainders Jukebox PlaylistWebsiteFacebookInstagramYouTubeTwitter

[Season Premiere] The crew of the U.S.S. Acheron engage in some light R&R before they notice a strange surge in theta waves... (Part One)---Time and Space by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/#StarTrek #StarTrekAdventures #TTRPG

In this episode, host Shelby Bundy discusses the five rivers of the Underworld. Where the modern version of "hell" is imagined as fire and brimstone, the ancient Greeks saw an Underworld that was built around flowing rivers, each with a purpose and life. From meeting the ferryman at the Acheron to being faced with our broken oaths at the Styx, this episode considers the ways in which the waters of Hades held and transported the souls of the dead.✨ Courses led by Shelby:Learn Myth, Astrology, Tarot, Shadow Work, and all things magickal at TenthHouseRising.com, a school by Tamed Wild. A new course starts each month. Live sessions with recorded replays are available.

Send us a textSto-vo-kor and squirrels! Here are the chaos monster trails from the Ysgard and Acheron episode, ft. guest David Barndt.

Benvenuti su Bookatini 2.0 - il podcast per chi è ghiotto di libri.L'ospite di questa puntata è Teresa, che trovate alla pagina Instagram @bee_book_a_lula e sul canale youtube https://www.youtube.com/@TeresaBeeBookaLula, con lei torna anche il format Legenda - libri da leggere prima di subito, in cui elenchiamo quali saranno probabilmente le nostre prossime letture urgenti.Nell'episodio abbiamo citato i seguenti libri:"Il viaggio del divano letto" di Pierre Jourde, Prehistorica editore, "La Straniera" di Claudia Durastanti, La nave di Teseo,"Cat Lady" di Dawn O'Porter, Astoria editore,"Casa fatta di alba" di M. Scott Momaday, Black Coffee, "Felici tutti i giorni" di  Laurie Colwin, SUR,"Un bagno di Sangria" di Titania Blesh, Acheron Books,"Leonard e Hungry Paul" di Rónán Hession, Keller Editore,"Il cottage degli uccelli" di Eva Meijer, Nottetempo editore.Potete contattarmi, scrivere commenti, suggerimenti, domande e condividre con me le vostre letture su questo tema contattandomi alla pagina Instagram Bookatini_podcast.Se volete sostenermi e godere di contenuti aggiuntivi, potete unirvi a 4 possibili livelli di Patreon che trovate al link: https://www.patreon.com/bookatiniLa sigla di Bookatini è scritta e suonata da Andrea Cerea

[Season Finale] The crew of the U.S.S. Acheron discover a transwarp conduit that could lead them closer to home---Time and Space by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/#StarTrek #StarTrekAdventures #TTRPG

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The untested crew of the far-flung USS Acheron engage in some R&R with a Spaghetti Western Holodeck program---Time and Space by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/#StarTrek #StarTrekAdventures #TTRPG

Dante approaches the gates of hell! Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Jennifer Frey, the Dean of the new Honors College at the University of Tulsa, and Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson, the Fletcher Jones Chair of Great Books at Pepperdine University, to discuss cantos 2-5 of Dante's Inferno.Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com. Check out OUR GUIDE to Dante's Inferno: 80+ Questions and Answers.13. What happens in the Vestibule of Hell (Cantos 2-3)?The narrative of the Dark Woods in Canto 1 is arguably the introduction to the entire Divine Comedy, and as such, Canto 2 serves as the introduction to the first volume or canticle, the Inferno.[1] Note that Dante begins the Canto by invoking the Muses, which was common in the “classic epic tradition.”[2] The Canto explains that the Virgin Mary took pity on Dante, and she told Saint Lucia to help him. St. Lucia then asked Beatrice, a soul in heaven who knows Dante, to help Dante; Beatrice then went into hell and asked Virgil to be Dante's guide.[3] Whereas the three beasts of Canto I represent the threefold structure of hell, the three ladies of Canto 2 represent grace.[4] His heart emboldened, Dante and Virgil enter the “deep and rugged road” and arrive at the gate of hell.[5] The inscription of the gate reads:I AM THE WAY INTO THE DOLEFUL CITY / I AM THE WAY INTO ETERNAL GRIEF, /I AM THE WAY TO A FORSAKEN RACE. JUSTICE IT WAS THAT MOVED MY GREAT CREATOR; / DIVINE OMNIPOTENCE CREATED ME, / AND HIGHEST WISDOM JOINED WITH PRIMAL LOVE. BEFORE ME NOTHING BUT ETERNAL THINGS / WERE MADE, AND I SHALL LAST ETERNALLY. / ABANDON EVERY HOPE, ALL WHO ENTER.[6] Upon passing through the gates, the Pilgrim hears the “sighs and cries and shrieks of lamentations echo[ing] throughout the starless air of Hell.”[7] Virgil and the Pilgrim enter into the Vestibule of Hell, which is populated by souls who lived a lukewarm life with “no blame and no praise,” and by the angels who at Lucifer's great rebellion remained undecided.[8] Here, Dante the Poet introduces the concept of contrapasso, i.e., “the just punishment of sin, effected by a process either resembling or contrasting with the sin itself.”[9] In the Vestibule, the contrapasso for the souls and angels who lived undecided is to eternally march after a banner.[10] Amongst “great a number,” the Pilgrim sees the shade of the “coward who had made the great refusal.”[11] While there are many interpretations, “perhaps it is most likely that this shade is Pontius Pilate, who refused to pass sentence on Christ.”[12] Virgil and the Pilgrim come to the river Acheron where they

In 1988, Vincent Crowley unleashed diabolical fury upon the world with his creation of ACHERON. The band was invoked to embody the very essence of darkness, crystallized in the violent sounds of apocalyptic rage. More information: https://www.Patreon.com/Satanism

The untested crew of the far-flung USS Acheron deal with betrayal from within...---Time and Space by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/#StarTrek #StarTrekAdventures #TTRPG

Benvenuti su Bookatini 2.0 - il podcast per chi è ghiotto di libri.L'ospite di questa puntata è Matteo, che trovate alla pagina Instagram @matteo_zanini o sul suo sito https://www.matteozanini.itIl tema di questa puntata, in accordo con l'uscita a San Valentino, sono gli amori tragici.Insieme abbiamo chiacchierato di:- "Camere Separate", Piervittorio Tondelli, Bompiani Editore- "Petricore", Matteo Zanini- "Per dieci minuti", Chiara Gamberale, Feltrinelli Editore- " Il tredicesimo nume", Giorgia D'Aversa, Acheron BooksPotete contattarmi, scrivere commenti, suggerimenti, domande e condividre con me le vostre letture su questo tema contattandomi alla pagina Instagram Bookatini_podcast.Se volete sostenermi e godere di contenuti aggiuntivi, potete unirvi a 4 possibili livelli di Patreon che trovate al link: https://www.patreon.com/bookatiniLa sigla di Bookatini è scritta e suonata da Andrea Cerea

The untested crew of the far-flung USS Acheron take stock after their encounter with the Bivarians...---Time and Space by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/#StarTrek #StarTrekAdventures #TTRPG

The untested crew of the far-flung USS Acheron receive an invite from the mysterious Bivarians, only to discover not all is as it seems... (Part Two) --- Time and Space by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ #StarTrek #StarTrekAdventures #TTRPG

The untested crew of the far-flung USS Acheron receive an invite from the mysterious Bivarians, only to discover not all is as it seems... (Part One) --- Time and Space by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ #StarTrek #StarTrekAdventures #TTRPG

In this thrilling episode, our heroes enjoy a pleasant time aboard Hatima's ship, the Acheron. Alecto takes a call. Lady Ashai lays into Crunch. Keziah comforts him. Maja turns the screw.    Meet the Cast:   Jeff Richardson as the Loremaster @eljefetacoma   Jayme Antrim as Ebenezer Crunch @brandoff.dice.camp   Kristy Ockunnzi-Kmit as Keziah @kmitko3 Read her short stories at: vocal.media/authors/kristy-ockunzzi-kmit   AJ Ganaros as Gale Zauber @AJ_Ganaros   Ash Blair-Borders as Alecto Ashrender @doktormod   Theme Song: I'm Taking Off (Shield Your Eyes) by Space Knife released July 4, 2019, used under license, all rights reserved.   Get involved! Contact us: By email: shatteredworldspod@gmail.com or Twitter: @swrpgpod   Get your name on the show! Use the hashtag #swearpig when you tweet about us and we'll name a character after you!   Like our Facebook page - Shattered Worlds RPG   Join our Patreon and help us make more amazing content! Patreon.com/ShatteredWorldsRPG

[Series Premiere] The untested crew of the brand-new USS Acheron reply to a distress call and end up in a less-than-ideal situation --- Time and Space by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ #StarTrek #StarTrekAdventures #TTRPG

The untested crew of the far-flung USS Acheron deal with their new situation of being 3 years away from home in different ways --- Time and Space by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoon Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ #StarTrek #StarTrekAdventures #TTRPG

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we're diving into the grim and fascinating plane of Acheron, the Iron Plane of unending war and chaos. Join us as we explore the battles that define its existence, the rigid military hierarchies that shape its inhabitants, and the mysterious floating cubes that make up its unique landscape. We'll also delve into the role of deities like the enigmatic Kabal Macab and discuss the bleak nihilism that pervades this war-torn realm. Whether you're building your next D&D campaign or just love delving into the multiverse's mysteries, this episode is packed with lore, insights, and tips to inspire your adventures. Summary In this episode, the hosts embark on an in-depth exploration of Acheron, one of the most enigmatic and war-torn planes in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Acheron, often referred to as the Iron Plane, is a realm where colossal iron cubes drift endlessly through the void, serving as both battlegrounds and homes for its inhabitants. The discussion delves into the plane's core themes of eternal conflict, its rigid military hierarchy, and the bleak nihilism that pervades its existence. The hosts guide listeners through the plane's unique structure, examining its various layers, including Avalis and Ful'danon, and the peculiar mechanics that govern navigation and survival in this harsh environment. They also shed light on the enigmatic deities of Acheron, such as Kabal Macab, the witch goddess, and explore how divine influence intertwines with the perpetual war of the plane. Listeners will gain insight into the cultural and existential challenges faced by Acheron's inhabitants, from the chaos of the Riggis military machine to the sentient entities that call this plane home. Finally, the hosts consider why adventurers might be drawn to Acheron, whether by fate, duty, or misfortune, offering strategies for survival and roleplaying tips for bringing this grim setting to life in a campaign. This is a must-listen for D&D enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding of this fascinating and perilous plane of existence. Links 2014 Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes (affiliate link) Forgotten Realms Wiki xenoblade Episode Takeaways Acheron's Identity: A plane of endless conflict, bleak nihilism, and chaotic layers in the D&D universe, situated between realms. Language and Lore: The pronunciation of Acheron sparks fan debates, and its layered structure adds depth to its grim narrative. Layer Highlights: Avalis: The primary battlefield of armies fighting purposeless wars. Ful'danon: A chaotic dumping ground for lost items and weapons. Unique Mechanics: Gravity in Acheron is localized to the nearest cube, with objects inside slowly turning to stone over time. Key Locations: Riggis: A fascist military town with rigid hierarchy, adventurer promotion, and a single outsider-friendly tavern. River Styx: Plays a pivotal role in Acheron's lore. Creatures of Acheron: Spirit soldiers trapped in eternal war. Rust monsters thriving on metal. Cadaver collectors and corpse flowers adding grim detail. The Dizzy Mortem, a replicating entity with a mysterious purpose. Deities of War: Key figures like Bane, Grumsh, and the obscure witch deity Kabal Macab inhabit Acheron, shaping its war-torn existence. Adventurers' Challenges: Seek powerful weapons, confront warlords, and navigate a realm of perpetual chaos. Themes and Reflections: Acheron symbolizes the absurdity and consequences of unending conflict, blending bleakness with humor and creativity. Media Parallels: Connections to video games, literature, and other media enrich the discussion and inspire new storytelling ideas. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we're diving into the grim and fascinating plane of Acheron, the Iron Plane of unending war and chaos. Join us as we explore the battles that define its existence, the rigid military hierarchies that shape its inhabitants, and the mysterious floating cubes that make up its unique landscape. We'll also delve into the role of deities like the enigmatic Kabal Macab and discuss the bleak nihilism that pervades this war-torn realm. Whether you're building your next D&D campaign or just love delving into the multiverse's mysteries, this episode is packed with lore, insights, and tips to inspire your adventures. Summary In this episode, the hosts embark on an in-depth exploration of Acheron, one of the most enigmatic and war-torn planes in the Dungeons & Dragons universe. Acheron, often referred to as the Iron Plane, is a realm where colossal iron cubes drift endlessly through the void, serving as both battlegrounds and homes for its inhabitants. The discussion delves into the plane's core themes of eternal conflict, its rigid military hierarchy, and the bleak nihilism that pervades its existence. The hosts guide listeners through the plane's unique structure, examining its various layers, including Avalis and Ful'danon, and the peculiar mechanics that govern navigation and survival in this harsh environment. They also shed light on the enigmatic deities of Acheron, such as Kabal Macab, the witch goddess, and explore how divine influence intertwines with the perpetual war of the plane. Listeners will gain insight into the cultural and existential challenges faced by Acheron's inhabitants, from the chaos of the Riggis military machine to the sentient entities that call this plane home. Finally, the hosts consider why adventurers might be drawn to Acheron, whether by fate, duty, or misfortune, offering strategies for survival and roleplaying tips for bringing this grim setting to life in a campaign. This is a must-listen for D&D enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding of this fascinating and perilous plane of existence. Links 2014 Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) 2024 Dungeon Master's Guide (affiliate link) Mordenkainen's Tome of Foes (affiliate link) Forgotten Realms Wiki xenoblade Episode Takeaways Acheron's Identity: A plane of endless conflict, bleak nihilism, and chaotic layers in the D&D universe, situated between realms. Language and Lore: The pronunciation of Acheron sparks fan debates, and its layered structure adds depth to its grim narrative. Layer Highlights: Avalis: The primary battlefield of armies fighting purposeless wars. Ful'danon: A chaotic dumping ground for lost items and weapons. Unique Mechanics: Gravity in Acheron is localized to the nearest cube, with objects inside slowly turning to stone over time. Key Locations: Riggis: A fascist military town with rigid hierarchy, adventurer promotion, and a single outsider-friendly tavern. River Styx: Plays a pivotal role in Acheron's lore. Creatures of Acheron: Spirit soldiers trapped in eternal war. Rust monsters thriving on metal. Cadaver collectors and corpse flowers adding grim detail. The Dizzy Mortem, a replicating entity with a mysterious purpose. Deities of War: Key figures like Bane, Grumsh, and the obscure witch deity Kabal Macab inhabit Acheron, shaping its war-torn existence. Adventurers' Challenges: Seek powerful weapons, confront warlords, and navigate a realm of perpetual chaos. Themes and Reflections: Acheron symbolizes the absurdity and consequences of unending conflict, blending bleakness with humor and creativity. Media Parallels: Connections to video games, literature, and other media enrich the discussion and inspire new storytelling ideas. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

This week the Nitwits finish their time on the Acheron's Shadow!As the party finishes fighting with each other, they make a new friend! But more than that, they finally arrive at the city of Damcaster to meet Iroq. All they have to do is get to him without being drawn in by the wonders of the city!Follow Trey and Nic Here for more content - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDSJimEe0Hg38fkuhmNNg9wFollow The Podcast on X at - @CritsandNitwitsWe are also on Tik Tok at - @critsandnitwitsAnd Follow us on instagram to see all the latest updates - https://www.instagram.com/critsandnitwits?igsh=MWdmYnQ2aGlvOGZtMg==We would like to also thank Crescent Comics & Games and Perfect Storm Comics and Games for allowing us to advertise at their stores!#RagnumIsTheBestOfUs

Start Artist Song Time Album Year 0:00:48 Frant1c Prologue (The Awakening) 4:05 A Brand New World 2024 0:04:53 Deceased Turn to Wither 1:14 Children Of The Morgue 2024 0:06:07 Piah Mater Macaw's Lament 2:19 Under The Shadow Of A Foreign Sun 2024 0:08:26 Automata Harbingers Monody 1:45 Acheron 2024 0:10:12 Temperance In Search of Gold […]

Paolo Riberi, Giancarlo Genta"I segreti di Alien"Gnosi, orrore cosmico, scienza e IA nella saga degli XenomorfiMimesis Edizioniwww.mimesisedizioni.itNato dalla geniale sceneggiatura di Dan O'Bannon e Ron Shusett e dagli incubi dell'artista svizzero Hans Ruedi Giger, nel 1979 Alien consacrò il talento di un giovanissimo Ridley Scott. Diversi decenni dopo, tra sequel, prequel e crossover, possiamo osservare la nascita e lo sviluppo di una saga variegata e poliedrica, nel corso della quale si sono avvicendati registi di prestigio come James Cameron, David Fincher, Jean-Pierre Jeunet e Fede Álvarez.Ripercorrendo l'intera storia del ciclo di Alien, il volume ne esplora i retroscena, scrutando a ritroso nelle influenze e nelle fonti che hanno dato vita al terrificante e affascinante universo abitato dallo Xenomorfo: dai vangeli gnostici all'orrore cosmico di H.P. Lovecraft, dal femminino sacro ai viaggi interstellari e all'intelligenza artificiale, passando per l'alchimia, le scoperte di Darwin e la terraformazione.Tra religione, storia, politica, scienza e tecnologia, una guida indispensabile per addentrarsi fin negli angoli più remoti della galassia, ma da sfogliare con cautela perché “nello spazio nessuno può sentirti urlare”.Paolo Riberi è laureato in Filologia e letterature dell'antichità e in Economia presso l'Università degli Studi di Torino. Funzionario pubblico, collaboratore giornalistico, studioso di storia antica e letteratura delle origini cristiane, è anche membro della Società Italiana di Storia delle Religioni (SISR). È autore di vari saggi dedicati al mondo dei vangeli apocrifi e alla simbologia nel cinema contemporaneo. Per Mimesis ha pubblicato: Abraxas: la magia del tamburo (con I. Caputo, 2021) e I segreti di Dune (con G. Genta, 2024).Giancarlo Genta è professore emerito di Costruzione di macchine presso il Politecnico di Torino, membro dell'Accademia delle Scienze di Torino e dell'Accademia Internazionale di Astronautica. È autore di numerosi testi di formazione, di articoli e di volumi sull'esplorazione spaziale e il programma Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence (SETI). È inoltre autore di sei romanzi di fantascienza tradotti anche in inglese: Le porte dell'inferno (2018), Le rosse cupole di Acheron (2019), La frontiera (2021), Il cacciatore (2012), Oltre la frontiera (2022) e Gli alieni perduti (2022). Per Mimesis ha pubblicato I segreti di Dune (con P. Riberi, 2024).IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarewww.ilpostodelleparole.itDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.

This week the Nitwits continue their adventure sailing on the Acheron's Shadow!Well, these be hard times on the sea. Join the party as they fight off Were-Sharks and try to survive. Call backup? Well Ragnum is here!Follow Trey and Nic Here for more content - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDSJimEe0Hg38fkuhmNNg9wFollow The Podcast on X at - @CritsandNitwitsWe are also on Tik Tok at - @critsandnitwitsAnd Follow us on instagram to see all the latest updates - https://www.instagram.com/critsandnitwits?igsh=MWdmYnQ2aGlvOGZtMg==We would like to also thank Crescent Comics & Games and Perfect Storm Comics and Games for allowing us to advertise at their stores!#OurSaviorRagnum

Throughout history and all around the world, people have long imagined some form of hell or underworld. It's written about in literature, shows up on the silver screen, and even travel destinations. This episode is about Postcards From Hell, the scary places and spaces made up of awe-inspiring sights in the natural world, from lakes of fiery lava to dark caves and deep pools. Erika Engelhaupt is a science journalist and editor. Her latest work, Nat Geo's Go to Hell" - A Traveler's Guide to Earth's Most Otherworldly Destinations takes readers on a journey to more than 50 mysterious and mythical places. Engelhaupt has a smart and thoughtful approach to all things macabre, as she highlights hellscapes from all over the world. She invites readers to experience the chills and thrills offered by devilish destinations including spots in Turkey, Italy, Israel, and Japan, just to name a few. She explains why the book begins in Greece with the Acheron, or “river of woe.” It sets the overall tone for people searching for doorways or pathways to an underworld of dark and shadowy places. Engelhaupt explains the origin of Halloween to a cave in Ireland. To most, it appears to be a little hole in the ground. However, it is the entrance to a fantastic hidden cavernous world of pitch black. She talks about the “otherworld,” a land filled with supernatural beings. From fire, darkness, to portals to spiritual worlds, Engelhaupt delights readers and listeners alike with tales of hells on Earth. Whether visiting a castle in Czechia, which was built to clog up a hole to hell, or stumbling upon a trapdoor to darkness deep in the heart of Pennsylvania, Engelhaupt teaches us a big life lesson—the scary spots are usually steeped in history, there may be a scientific reason for its fear factor, and there is also a good chance it is filled will beautyThroughout history and all around the world, people have long imagined some form of hell or underworld. It's written about in literature, shows up on the silver screen, and even travel destinations. This episode is about Postcards From Hell, the scary places and spaces made up of awe-inspiring sights in the natural world, from lakes of fiery lava to dark caves and deep pools. Erika Engelhaupt is a science journalist and editor. Her latest work, Nat Geo's Go to Hell" - A Traveler's Guide to Earth's Most Otherworldly Destinations takes readers on a journey to more than 50 mysterious and mythical places. Engelhaupt has a smart and thoughtful approach to all things macabre, as she highlights hellscapes from all over the world. She invites readers to experience the chills and thrills offered by devilish destinations including spots in Turkey, Italy, Israel, and Japan, just to name a few. She explains why the book begins in Greece with the Acheron, or “river of woe.” It sets the overall tone for people searching for doorways or pathways to an underworld of dark and shadowy places. Engelhaupt explains the origin of Halloween to a cave in Ireland. To most, it appears to be a little hole in the ground. However, it is the entrance to a fantastic hidden cavernous world of pitch black. She talks about the “otherworld,” a land filled with supernatural beings. From fire, darkness, to portals to spiritual worlds, Engelhaupt delights readers and listeners alike with tales of hells on Earth. Whether visiting a castle in Czechia, which was built to clog up a hole to hell, or stumbling upon a trapdoor to darkness deep in the heart of Pennsylvania, Engelhaupt teaches us a big life lesson—the scary spots are usually steeped in history, there may be a scientific reason for its fear factor, and there is also a good chance it is filled will beauty (think bioluminescent glowworms).

This week the Nitwits continue their adventure sailing on the Acheron's Shadow!Being giving the duty to play look out during the night shift should be easy right? Well at least if they get into some trouble they always have backup, right?Follow Trey and Nic Here for more content - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDSJimEe0Hg38fkuhmNNg9wFollow The Podcast on X at - @CritsandNitwitsWe are also on Tik Tok at - @critsandnitwitsAnd Follow us on instagram to see all the latest updates - https://www.instagram.com/critsandnitwits?igsh=MWdmYnQ2aGlvOGZtMg==We would like to also thank Crescent Comics & Games and Perfect Storm Comics and Games for allowing us to advertise at their stores!#RagnumIsTheBest

Welcome to the Inner Loop Radio in our latest segment of Just Checking where we bring you our sub-series by Leeya Mehta: Writers with Pets in Solariums. Amanda Newell lives on a farm in southern Maryland with a cat named Kit Kat and two horses, Eko and Ed. She's close enough to the Chesapeake to hear the waves breaking against the shore. She grew up riding and showing horses and still finds mucking stalls therapeutic. She also loves the other animals on the farm, including the foxes and deer, who sometimes dine together. Newell is the author of Postmortem Say, published in 2024 by Cervena Barva Press. Her chapbook, I Will Pass Even to Acheron, was a 2021 winner of the Rattle Chapbook Prize. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in Barrow Street, Bellevue Literary Review, Cimarron Review, and elsewhere. She is the recipient of fellowships and/or scholarships from Bread Loaf Writers' Conference, The Frost Place, and The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. A graduate of the Warren Wilson MFA Program for Writers, Amanda is currently an associate editor for the contemporary poetry journal Plume. She is currently working on a hybrid memoir about reconstructing her identity in the aftermath of the suicide of her ex-husband, a former prosecutor and judge. Her website is: www.amandanewellpoet.com

In this episode the party gets shown their new home away from home, the Acheron's Shadow!Ragnum takes the party to go meet their new captain and get well acquainted with the ship. Here they set sail to find information about this island that Guinevere has been having visions of. Join the party as they set sail to find fun, adventure, and most of all, uncomfortable conversations!Follow Trey and Nic Here for more content - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDSJimEe0Hg38fkuhmNNg9wFollow The Podcast on X at - @CritsandNitwitsWe are also on Tik Tok at - @critsandnitwitsAnd Follow us on instagram to see all the latest updates - https://www.instagram.com/critsandnitwits?igsh=MWdmYnQ2aGlvOGZtMg==We would like to also thank Crescent Comics & Games and Perfect Storm Comics and Games for allowing us to advertise at their stores!#RagnumWasHere

In this thrilling episode, our heroes get to know the Acheron and her crew. Gale and Keziah finally work through their issues. Crunch gets some very bad news. Alecto reunites with a very special captain.   Meet the Cast:   Jeff Richardson as the Loremaster @eljefetacoma   Jayme Antrim as Ebenezer Crunch @brandoff.dice.camp   Kristy Ockunnzi-Kmit as Keziah @kmitko3 Read her short stories at: vocal.media/authors/kristy-ockunzzi-kmit   AJ Ganaros as Gale Zauber @AJ_Ganaros   Theme Song: I'm Taking Off (Shield Your Eyes) by Space Knife released July 4, 2019, used under license, all rights reserved.   Get involved! Contact us: By email: shatteredworldspod@gmail.com or Twitter: @swrpgpod   Get your name on the show! Use the hashtag #swearpig when you tweet about us and we'll name a character after you!   Like our Facebook page - Shattered Worlds RPG   Join our Patreon and help us make more amazing content! Patreon.com/ShatteredWorldsRPG  

Wesley Pryor is the founder of Acheron Trading — a crypto market maker operating in the space since 2018. In this episode, Pryor discusses the role of market makers in the context of token market debuts, and explains the nuances of market making in the crypto space, where assets are highly volatile and lack established processes. OUTLINE 00:00 Introduction 04:40 Institutional Trading 11:19 Institutional Adoption 17:02 Market Opportunities This episode is brought to you by our sponsor Polkadot Polkadot is the blockspace ecosystem for boundless innovation. To discover more head to polkadot.network The Block Community The Block is launching a new community experience for fans of The Scoop! Follow us on Lens to stay in the loop: hey.xyz/u/theblockcommunity The Block Newsletters The Block's newsletters bring you the latest news and analysis of the fast-moving crypto and DeFi markets. To subscribe, visit theblock.co/newsletters

In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast,  we delve into the intricacies of one of the most fascinating planes in the D&D cosmology: Mechanus. Known for its absolute order and interlocking gears the size of small countries, Mechanus is a plane like no other. Join us as we explore the various features and inhabitants of this highly structured and symmetrical world. From the bureaucratic Modrons to the optional rules of the Law of Averages and Imposing Order, get ready for a deep dive into the intricacies of Mechanus. So grab your dice and join us as we take a journey into the heart of this incredible plane. Summary In this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, We break down the Plane of Mechanus in the D&D cosmology. We describe Mechanus as a plane of absolute order, with interlocking gears the size of small countries. The gears are habitable on both sides and everything is perfectly balanced and symmetrical. Mechanus connects to three other planes: Acheron, Arcadia, and Sigil. We talk about the Modrons, creatures that inhabit Mechanus and are known for their bureaucratic and orderly nature. Two optional rules for Mechanus: the Law of Averages, where creatures always use the average damage result for attacks and spells, and Imposing Order, where visitors must make a Wisdom saving throw at the end of a long rest to avoid changing their alignment to lawful neutral. In this part of the episode, we explore the concept of law in Pathfinder and how it differs from D&D. We also delve into the hierarchy of Modrons, the native inhabitants of Mechanus, and their roles and functions within the plane. We share tidbits about Modrons, such as their limited communication abilities and the constant replacement of Modrons in the hierarchy upon death. We touch on the challenges of finding stat blocks for higher-ranking Modrons. We discuss various aspects of Mechanus, the plane of law and order in the Dungeons & Dragons multiverse. We cover topics such as the Modrons, the ruling hierarchy of Mechanus, the Ruby Rod, the Slodds, the Formians, the Gate Town of Automata, and the Great Modron March. We also mention the Hall of Concordance in Axis. Takeaways Mechanus is a plane of absolute order with interlocking gears the size of small countries The gears are habitable on both sides and everything is perfectly balanced and symmetrical Mechanus connects to three other planes: Acheron, Arcadia, and Sigil Modrons, creatures that inhabit Mechanus, are known for their bureaucratic and orderly nature Two optional rules for Mechanus: Law of Averages and Imposing Order Pathfinder has a plane dedicated to law called Axis, which falls between Mechanus and Sigil. Modrons are the only native inhabitants of Mechanus and exist in an absolute hierarchy based on the number of sides they have. Modrons have limited communication abilities and can only communicate with Modrons one step above or below them in the hierarchy. When a Modron dies, they are immediately replaced in the hierarchy, and Primus creates new Monodrones to maintain a stable number of Modrons in the multiverse. Finding stat blocks for higher-ranking Modrons can be challenging, and previous editions may provide more information. Mechanus is the plane of law and order in the D&D multiverse The Modrons are the ruling hierarchy of Mechanus The Ruby Rod is a powerful artifact that controls the Slodds The Slodds are chaotic creatures that seek to break free from Mechanus The Formians are ant-like creatures that have invaded Mechanus Automata is a Gate Town in Mechanus known for its bureaucratic and orderly nature The Great Modron March is a mysterious event that occurs every 289 years The Hall of Concordance in Axis is a place where contracts are signed and enforced Mechanus is a fascinating and complex plane with many unique features and creatures If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra Twitter: @RPGBOTDOTNET Facebook: rpgbotbotdotnet Bluesky:rpgbot.bsky.social Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games Twitter: @GravenAshes YouTube@ashravenmedia Randall James @JackAmateur Amateurjack.com Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

NAVAL WEEK concludes with a highly acclaimed period seafaring adventure which just turned 20!Adapted from a series of beloved historical fiction novels from Patrick O'Brian, this film chronicles the journey of the HMS Surprise, a British seafaring vessel sailing across the Southern Hemisphere and in a continuous cat-and-mouse with the French Navy, this being during the height of the Napoleonic Wars in the 1800's.   This ship and crew are lead by Captain Jack Aubrey played by Russell Crowe and the physician on board (and Aubrey's best friend) is Dr. Stephen Maturin played by Paul Bettany.  We watch them embark on a series of adventures through choppy waters, blistering heat, conflict amongst the crew, and a continuous cat-and-mouse with a more intimidating French vessel known as the Acheron.  Along the way, we get to know Jack, Stephen, and the rest of their spirited crew very well with every aspect of this story and setting being portrayed with an impressive level of historical authenticity thanks to director Peter Weir.  This film received ten Oscar nominations including Best Picture, though it ended up losing most of them to the Lord of the Rings; Return of the King awards juggernaut that same year.  So let's set sail and see if the weather gage....and Surprise....are on our side! ;) Host & Editor: Geoff GershonProducer: Marlene Gershon https://livingforthecinema.com/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/Living-for-the-Cinema-Podcast-101167838847578Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/livingforthecinema/Letterboxd:https://letterboxd.com/Living4Cinema/

William and Brian are plane jumping to the lawful Neutral plane of Acheron! Learn about the violent fate this plane of existence embodies in the multiverse and its many secret places this week on The Dungeoncast! Pre-order Starseeker's Guide to Draken Star today! Our D&D Liveplay, Superquest Saga Dungeoncast Merch Patreon Discord Twitter Instagram Our Amazon Wishlist  Looking to sponsor an episode or just say hello? Reach out thedungeoncast@gmail.com Or send us something by mail at: Po Box 1784, Upland, CA - 91785 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with more delicious DarkHunters! Today we've got Sunshine and Talon giving us a lot of steam and some soul rebirth! We learned more about Acheron's past, met his long "dead" twin, and got more representation of different cultures including Native people with Sunshine and her ancestors. Sunshine was a grown woman, with goals, happy to get her rocks off with Talon is a full marathon of sex and then say thank you and have a great life. Talon got a taste and just couldn't stay away!We couldn't be happier that these books stand up against the test of time! And as always, love that the couple is on the same team against external forces, no miscommunication 3rd act break-ups here folks!The Dark Hunters book 1 - Read Night Pleasures here. PS book 1 is on KU :) Night Embrace grab it here. Join our book club on Patreon at patreon.com/romanceataglance !! ***Sponsored by: We wax poetic about Magic Mind again (BC DUH!) so if you want in on that sweet sweet juice that is helping us stress less and be WAY more productive, use our code ROMANCE20.  ******Get 30 days free on Kindle Unlimited just for our listeners! Or listen on Audible like Shani and get up to two free ebooks when you try Audible Premium Plus. ***Leave us a rating and review on ItunesA lot of additional listening on Patreon!Welcome to Romance at a Glance, a podcast that uses romance novels to dive into candid conversations about life, relationship dynamics, and sexual desires. As hosts Bridget and Shani review books and interview some of romance's biggest authors, they explore the breadth of the genre, openly embracing the sex, diverse couplings, and taboos to create a safe space for listeners to be exposed to different lifestyles, fantasies, and to pique their naughty curiosity.Expect 100% honest reviews, spontaneous singing, life lessons, indecent anecdotes, and bawdy humor.Check out www.romanceataglance.comChat with us on Instagram at instagram.com/romanceataglanceSupport us on Patreon at patreon.com/romanceataglance 

Summary: Welcome to Spooky Season, friends! Holly and Devin kick their favorite time of year off with a real bang today discussing books with serial killers. One host avoids true crime and scary stories at all costs - the other host has never felt more at home than in October vibes. Both hosts agree that that national obsession with serial killers acts as both an exploration into the muddy waters of human nature and a genuinely helpful protective mechanism for cis and trans women who need to be on their guard. Join us for some lighthearted fun about more than one murder!  Topics Discussed: The Dagger (3:17): Holly discussed All The Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby, a detective procedural following Titus Crown, the first Black sheriff of Charon County, as he responds to a call about a shooting at a local school and then must confront a reeling community and the fact that the true threat is still at large - a serial killer hiding in plain sight. Holly's key takeaways were: While sometimes plot is enough, S.A. Cosby's writing is phenomenal in this book, filled with with the kinds of delightful and original turns of phrase common in Southern speaking; he even names the county after the figure who ferries souls across the Rivers Styx and Acheron into the underworld in Greek mythology.  Racism and hatred that exists bubbling under the surface, or on the surface at times, of this town and community. Titus must confront his own role and place in racial dynamics as a Black man but also as a law enforcement officer; he is met with hatred by both Black and white members of the community as he seeks to understand what “right” is.  The cat-and-mouse game between Titus and the serial killer explores how things may not be what they seem - which is also reflected in the religious community. Cosby explores the choices people can make and how bad people can still do good things - they just prefer to do bad things more.  The Heart (20:30): Devin discussed Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson, a novel following PhD candidate Phoebe Walsh as she spends a summer in Florida cleaning out her childhood home after her estranged father's passing. Things escalate quickly when she becomes convinced that the next door neighbor, Sam Dennings, is a serial killer. Devin's key takeaways were: Thompson highlights the very real (but slightly exaggerated) feelings across many cis and trans women of fearing cis men, especially men they don't know or trust, and how knowing everything about Ted Bundy is actually a mechanism by which they protect themselves from very real danger.  At twelve, Phoebe's parents divorced and she and her brother Connor (he was five at the time) essentially picked sides and were subsequently raised by different parents; in returning to Florida, Phoebe must confront her past, her trauma, and her defense mechanisms that keep her from vulnerability that might unlock the door to real romantic love.  This novel explores confirmation bias and what assumptions can do to our sense of selves and our relationships. Phoebe makes a lot of assumptions about Sam, who he is and what he cares about, and Thompson shows the reader the importance of uncovering truth.  Hot On the Shelf (40:10): Devin: On Beauty by Zadie Smith Holly: Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer What's Making Our Hearts Race (44:46): Devin: What We Do in the Shadows Season 5 on Hulu Holly: Big Fish   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.