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Roll, Ponder, and Play (Jared Hess)
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Welcome to Roll, Ponder, and Play (RPnP), a podcast dedicated to crafting stories through the application of role-playing game engines, combined with creative thinking, and propelled into the aether by the barest of prompts. I take on all the roles of game master, solo player, author, and narrator. Come with me on a journey, and together let us explore realms of shadow, danger, and wonder! One roll can decide the fate of many things… Roll, Ponder, and Play podcast blends immersive story telling with ambient sounds and music into a compelling audio drama. I use role-playing game (RPG) systems to both propel the plot forward and to handle conflict mechanics. Out-of-character (OOC) moments pull back the curtain, revealing die results, insights into game mechanics, character decisions, and on-the-fly world building. Praise for 'Queen of Shadows' on Roll, Ponder, and Play: "I'm on episode 17, and already dreading the end of Queen of Shadows. I just wanted to thank you for your efforts putting together such a fantastic story and production. This is easily one of the best RPG podcasts I've heard. Better, in many ways, than Me, Myself & Die. Every bit as enjoyable as The Bad Spot. Story, voices, music, editing--all of it is top-notch. As an audio production professional myself, I appreciate your attention to mix, overall level, balance, etc. Keep up the good work!" - Loren Alldrin "After I saw your email I started listening to Queen of shadows right away. And I am hooked. I love the way you tell your stories. Your language is dark, rich, and poetic in a way I wish I could match. And your voice! I envy your pipes. I definitely hope I will see you on the SRN discord! In the meantime, I will be binging your show!"  -Brian from "Swords Against Madness" and "Trans-Real News" "I'm working through Queen of Shadows quickly and really liking what you bring to the table!", "...and if I haven't said it before, you've got a hell of a voice." -Jon Cohen from "Tale of the Manticore" "This is great! Very professional, nice pacing, and you have a knack for storytelling." -aleksrs in Ironsworn discord, 'creator-promos' channel, 'Queen of Shadows (Podcast)' thread Current Shows: Queen of Shadows - (Currently available with new episodes dropping weekly!) In the dark and unforgiving Ironlands, Eilwen--huntress of Frostbridge--struggles to reclaim her lost heritage and uncover the mystery of her mother’s past. Her journey of self-discovery will test even the strongest of bonds. Genre: Dark Fantasy RPG: Ironsworn Content Rating: PG-13 for violence, dark thematic elements, and some minor language. Flight of the Oracle - (Currently available on my Patreon) At the edge of known space, the UASN Oracle, a military destroyer turned science vessel, begins a survey mission in an unexplored star system. In the face of a dire threat to all of humanity, Ardelle Leath, a junior officer, on board the Oracle, will struggle to overcome her past and fulfill her duty to the United Alliance Space Navy (UASN) as leadership is thrust upon her. Genre: Military Sci Fi RPG: OneDice Content Rating: PG-13 for action violence, gore, and some minor language. For detailed information about the content rating for my shows, see my About page at https://www.patreon.com/rollponderandplay/about Sibling Channel: I also have a sibling podcast channel centered around sharing the truth, light, and love of Jesus Christ called Pray, Ponder, and Search.  Ways to Show Support: * Join my Patreon for free at https://patreon.com/rollponderandplay, or join as a paid subscriber and get additional content * Give the show a positive review * Share the show with others * Reach out to me and say hello Websites: https://patreon.com/rollponderandplay https://rollponderandplay.podbean.com/ Attributions: Podcast Logo by Alanna Gifford

  1. EPISODE 1

    Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 1

    Previously: In our previous episode, the prologue, Eilwen and her twin brother Aron were both only 15 years of age. They discover that Eilwen's ailing mother has kept in her possession for many years, a finely carved box, and in that box is a cloven crown of gold with a crimson ruby shorn down the middle. This is the lost crown of the royal line of Queens from generations ago when these lands were first settled by her forebears. Eilwen finds out that she is in actuality of the royal line as was her mother before her, both are displaced queens to a lost kingdom and throne. Her mother urges Eilwen to seek the other half of the crown, promising her that the lands will unite under the one of royal descent who bears the two halves. Aron, with some convincing from his mother, vows to protect Eilwen in this quest. Eilwen's mother promises to answer her daughter's questions but upon sleeping, never awakens and dies in the night. Ways to Show Support: Join my patreon for free at https://patreon.com/rollponderandplay or as a paid subscriber and get additional additional content Give the show a positive review Share the show with others Reach out to me and say hello Attributions: - 'The Long Dark' by Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckley.com.au) - released under CC-BY 4.0. - Various tracks by Tabletop Audio ( https://tabletopaudio.com) - released under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0. Minor modifications (fading/splitting) made to support this podcast format with written permission from the creator. - 'Just Run Adventure Cinematic' by Roman Gim (whvle) on Pixabay, used in accordance with Pixabay's royalty-free Content License (https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/). This episode was sponsored by Friends & Fables.

    44 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 2

    Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen her twin brother Aron, both 18 years old, find out their father and Chief Mabon have not returned from their morning hunt. Eilwen vows to find them and she and Aron gather supplies in preparation. Before they can set out however, a huge silverback bear enters Frostbridge hoping for an easy meal. In the ensuing fight, two members of the community are slain by the bear before it retreats into the snowy wilderness of the Veiled Mountains. Eilwen and Aron continue their preparations and overhear conversations between the dark-hearted Belvan and his cronies talking ill about their family and planning something. Eilwen decides to do something about Belvan once they find their father. She takes the finely wrought box with the crown and its strange iron disks and brings it with them. Disks she doesn't reveal to Aron, disks her mother taught her to read. Ways to Show Support: Join my patreon for free at https://patreon.com/rollponderandplay or as a paid subscriber and get additional additional content Give the show a positive review Share the show with others Reach out to me and say hello Attributions: - 'The Long Dark' by Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckley.com.au) - released under CC-BY 4.0. - Various tracks by Tabletop Audio ( https://tabletopaudio.com) - released under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0. Minor modifications (fading/splitting) made to support this podcast format with written permission from the creator. - 'Just Run Adventure Cinematic' by Roman Gim (whvle) on Pixabay, used in accordance with Pixabay's royalty-free Content License (https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/). This episode was sponsored by Friends & Fables.

    31 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 3

    Previously:  In our previous episode, Eilwen and her twin brother, Aron, meet with Drystan, a member of the Frostbridge community. They manage to convince the large man to aid them in their search for Mabon, the missing chieftain of Frostbridge and Cadfael, their missing father. Drystan agrees and brings his sleds and dogs so they can travel more quickly over the snow. During their travels, Eilwen hides her mother's wooden box containing the crown and the iron disks in a cleft. After traveling for some time, they located the hunting grounds where Mabon and Cadfael should have been. There they see signs of a struggle and many boot prints that lead southward to the next settlement, they begin to make their way south in pursuit. After surviving an avalanche, and spending the night huddled together with the dogs, they arrive at the Green Grip, a vast swath of greenery thick with tall pines in a huge valley. The grip is rumored to be haunted. While Aron and Drystan set up camp, Eilwen goes hunting, attempting to recover their meager supplies. Instead of finding hare or doe or fox, she sees a tall slender figure whose features she could not make out under the shadowy boughs of the thick pine trees. It speaks not and only watches her. She tries to return to her brother and Drystan, but discovers that the game trail she had just been following was inexplicably gone, completely hidden from view, fresh needles and snow obliterating all traces of her previous route. With nowhere else to go, she decides that following after the strange figure who had retreated deeper into the trees is the only way she'll be able to get clear of this strange forest. Ways to Show Support: Join my patreon for free at https://patreon.com/rollponderandplay or as a paid subscriber and get additional additional content Give the show a positive review Share the show with others Reach out to me and say hello Attributions: - 'The Long Dark' by Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckley.com.au) - released under CC-BY 4.0. - Various tracks by Tabletop Audio ( https://tabletopaudio.com) - released under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0. Minor modifications (fading/splitting) made to support this podcast format with written permission from the creator. - 'Just Run Adventure Cinematic' by Roman Gim (whvle) on Pixabay, used in accordance with Pixabay's royalty-free Content License (https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/). This episode was sponsored by Friends & Fables.

    27 min

  4. EPISODE 5

    Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 5

    Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen, Aron, and Drystan arrive safely at Rockriver, however they find that the town has been attacked and half burned to the ground, its inhabitants dead or missing. They aid one of the wounded survivors, a man named Kyffin. He tells them that the town was attacked by none other than Uzak an erstwhile and now exiled member of the Frostbridge settlement who has raised his own warband and terrorizes the country side, calling himself clan chief of a Wolf Fang clan. Kyffin doesn't know if Uzak has captured Mabon and her father, Cadfael, but he tells Eilwen that if they want to get ahead of Uzak's raiding party, there is a shortcut through a nearby mine that takes them directly through one of the mountains and should position them on the far side. He warns them, however, that the mine is rumored to be haunted and have strange creatures. He gives them a map. They decide to go through the mines, seeking whatever advantage they can in their quest to quickly save their Cadfael and Mabon. They make preparations for the journey through the mine. Ways to Show Support: Join my patreon for free at https://patreon.com/rollponderandplay or as a paid subscriber and get additional additional content Give the show a positive review Share the show with others Reach out to me and say hello Attributions: - 'The Long Dark' by Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckley.com.au) - released under CC-BY 4.0. - Various tracks by Tabletop Audio ( https://tabletopaudio.com) - released under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0. Minor modifications (fading/splitting) made to support this podcast format with written permission from the creator. - River sound is from ZapSplat (Zapsplat.com) and used in accordance with their standard license.

    30 min

  5. EPISODE 6

    Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 6

    Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen and Aaron leave behind Drystan behind in Rockriver with instructions for him to care for Kyffin so that they can move more quickly through the mines and get ahead of the Wolf Fang warriors and their prisoners. They find the mine entrance one valley over to the west and enter it about mid-morning. In the timeless dark, they find a large underground lake and a strange skeleton of a creature they have never known, an ancient skeleton that starts to crumble in places when moved. A shield and nearby helm are rusted beyond all usefulness. They resume their journey and come to a half-rotted bridge over an underground chasm of peerless depth where they hear roiling river rushing through the bowels of the mountain within. With some ingenuity involving some barrel staves and some rope, they make it safely across and finally at day's end, they exit the mine, now on the southern end of Mount Hingsworth. Ways to Show Support: Join my patreon for free at https://patreon.com/rollponderandplay or as a paid subscriber and get additional additional content Give the show a positive review Share the show with others Reach out to me and say hello Attributions: - 'The Long Dark' by Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckley.com.au) - released under CC-BY 4.0. - Various tracks by Tabletop Audio ( https://tabletopaudio.com) - released under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0. Minor modifications (fading/splitting) made to support this podcast format with written permission from the creator.

    23 min

  6. EPISODE 7

    Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 7

    Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen and Aron find a sheltered spot with an overhang, largely obscured from view where they can see the valley below. They prepare for the Wolf Fang raiders to circle the mountain and come into view. Eilwen goes hunting and nearly falls to ruin when she encounters a pack of hungry wolves that chase her onto an slippery log over a ravine. She manages to escape and returns to camp. From their hidden overhang, they spot the Wolf Fang encampment in the distance with tents and cookfires and cages and sleds amidst a field of huge boulders that had sloughed off from the mountain's face eons ago. When Eilwen hears the cries of the children and the women in distress, she wants to go and help, but Aaron thinks it foolish to attempt to rescue everyone, and they argue. She vows to someday free the captive women and children. Ways to Show Support: Join my patreon for free at https://patreon.com/rollponderandplay or as a paid subscriber and get additional additional content Give the show a positive review Share the show with others Reach out to me and say hello Attributions: - 'The Long Dark' by Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckley.com.au) - released under CC-BY 4.0. - Various tracks by Tabletop Audio ( https://tabletopaudio.com) - released under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0. Minor modifications (fading/splitting) made to support this podcast format with written permission from the creator.

    35 min

  7. EPISODE 8

    Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 8

    Previously:  In our previous episode, in the dead of night, Eilwen spots, within the Wolf Fang Clan raiding party's encampment, her Father, Cadfael, and Frostbridge Chiefton Mabon in a wooden cage with some old women. She awakens Aron and they get a closer look. When they see that only one sentry is on duty, guarding the cage, she and Aron decide they won't get a better chance to rescue the two men. With Aaron covering her with her bow, she stealthily moves from boulder to boulder and approaches the cage with only her dagger. She uses the runic magic her mother, Arwed, taught her for first time by herself to call upon the shadows to cloak her movements. And they come to her, but her magic betrays her, and instead of being cloaked in shadow, the shadows shift and change, and she is imbued with a ghostly sapphire light. She makes the best of it and pretends she is Shilvhana, Queen of Spears--a name and deity of her own creation--come down from the heavens to secure new retainers. She uses the tale to get close to the half-drunk guard who initially believes her. But he's ambivalent about following her, and when it looks like he might call out an alarm, she clubs him over the head with his own spear, and he crumples. She frees her father and Mabon without raising any alarm, but the captive women remain huddled within the cage, unwilling to leave, though the door is wide open. Eilwen and Aron with Cadfael, and Mabon all retreat back to the southern of Mt Hingworth to the mine entrance to make their way back through to Rockriver. Ways to Show Support: Join my patreon for free at https://patreon.com/rollponderandplay or as a paid subscriber and get additional additional content Give the show a positive review Share the show with others Reach out to me and say hello Attributions: - 'The Long Dark' by Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckley.com.au) - released under CC-BY 4.0. - Various tracks by Tabletop Audio ( https://tabletopaudio.com) - released under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0. Minor modifications (fading/splitting) made to support this podcast format with written permission from the creator.

    40 min

  8. EPISODE 14

    Queen of Shadows Podcast - Episode 14

    Previously: In our previous episode, Eilwen, Aron, and Kyffin continue their journey to the mountain pass. There, amid the gray, ice-rimed cliffs, they find a body of a humanoid with a cracked wooden mask of curious design and ruined weapons and armor of fine make. The human-like being, is clearly not human and its missing eyes, and open chest cavity, reveal it is missing its organs. In addition, they see strange blackened holes pockmarking the corpse, and they see signs that whatever did this might very well be a large creature oof some sort moving a bout the area, a creature that leaves furrows in stone. They cautiously continue through the pass and find some large river birds hunting for fish near a rushing river overwhich is a stone bridge with ornate scroll work design and carvings in a similar style to the artwork found on the cracked mask of the humanoid. They hunt some of the birds and eat well that night. The next day, near an overpass, their progress is hampered when a young wyvern thinks them an easy meal and attacks them. Eilwen is enchanted by the creatures prowess and grace, yet still she gives it the killing blow, but in so doing, Eilwen suffers from bruised or cracked ribs and a sprained ankle. Anxious to get under cover, they continue their journey through a narrow slot canyon. There they find a cave and hope to use it as a resting spot. Instead, they find it is a wyvern lair, possibly for the one they killed, or possibly for its mother. Eilwen takes an egg to train a baby wyvern when it hatches. Kyffin and Aron are both opposed to her decision. But Eilwen is not swayed and convinces herself that it's a brilliant idea, one that very well may add a powerful ally to help her on her quest. Websites: https://rollponderandplay.podbean.com/ https://patreon.com/rollponderandplay Ways to Show Support: Join my patreon for free at https://patreon.com/rollponderandplay or as a paid subscriber and get additional content Give the show a positive review Share the show with others Reach out to me and say hello Attributions: - 'The Long Dark' by Scott Buckley (www.scottbuckley.com.au) - released under CC-BY 4.0. - Various tracks by Tabletop Audio ( https://tabletopaudio.com) - released under CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0. Minor modifications (fading/splitting) made to support this podcast format with written permission from the creator. - Sound effects from Pixabay (Pixabay.com)

    25 min
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Welcome to Roll, Ponder, and Play (RPnP), a podcast dedicated to crafting stories through the application of role-playing game engines, combined with creative thinking, and propelled into the aether by the barest of prompts. I take on all the roles of game master, solo player, author, and narrator. Come with me on a journey, and together let us explore realms of shadow, danger, and wonder! One roll can decide the fate of many things… Roll, Ponder, and Play podcast blends immersive story telling with ambient sounds and music into a compelling audio drama. I use role-playing game (RPG) systems to both propel the plot forward and to handle conflict mechanics. Out-of-character (OOC) moments pull back the curtain, revealing die results, insights into game mechanics, character decisions, and on-the-fly world building. Praise for 'Queen of Shadows' on Roll, Ponder, and Play: "I'm on episode 17, and already dreading the end of Queen of Shadows. I just wanted to thank you for your efforts putting together such a fantastic story and production. This is easily one of the best RPG podcasts I've heard. Better, in many ways, than Me, Myself & Die. Every bit as enjoyable as The Bad Spot. Story, voices, music, editing--all of it is top-notch. As an audio production professional myself, I appreciate your attention to mix, overall level, balance, etc. Keep up the good work!" - Loren Alldrin "After I saw your email I started listening to Queen of shadows right away. And I am hooked. I love the way you tell your stories. Your language is dark, rich, and poetic in a way I wish I could match. And your voice! I envy your pipes. I definitely hope I will see you on the SRN discord! In the meantime, I will be binging your show!"  -Brian from "Swords Against Madness" and "Trans-Real News" "I'm working through Queen of Shadows quickly and really liking what you bring to the table!", "...and if I haven't said it before, you've got a hell of a voice." -Jon Cohen from "Tale of the Manticore" "This is great! Very professional, nice pacing, and you have a knack for storytelling." -aleksrs in Ironsworn discord, 'creator-promos' channel, 'Queen of Shadows (Podcast)' thread Current Shows: Queen of Shadows - (Currently available with new episodes dropping weekly!) In the dark and unforgiving Ironlands, Eilwen--huntress of Frostbridge--struggles to reclaim her lost heritage and uncover the mystery of her mother’s past. Her journey of self-discovery will test even the strongest of bonds. Genre: Dark Fantasy RPG: Ironsworn Content Rating: PG-13 for violence, dark thematic elements, and some minor language. Flight of the Oracle - (Currently available on my Patreon) At the edge of known space, the UASN Oracle, a military destroyer turned science vessel, begins a survey mission in an unexplored star system. In the face of a dire threat to all of humanity, Ardelle Leath, a junior officer, on board the Oracle, will struggle to overcome her past and fulfill her duty to the United Alliance Space Navy (UASN) as leadership is thrust upon her. Genre: Military Sci Fi RPG: OneDice Content Rating: PG-13 for action violence, gore, and some minor language. For detailed information about the content rating for my shows, see my About page at https://www.patreon.com/rollponderandplay/about Sibling Channel: I also have a sibling podcast channel centered around sharing the truth, light, and love of Jesus Christ called Pray, Ponder, and Search.  Ways to Show Support: * Join my Patreon for free at https://patreon.com/rollponderandplay, or join as a paid subscriber and get additional content * Give the show a positive review * Share the show with others * Reach out to me and say hello Websites: https://patreon.com/rollponderandplay https://rollponderandplay.podbean.com/ Attributions: Podcast Logo by Alanna Gifford

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