1000 Years on the Path

1000 Years on the Path

1000 Years on the Path is an Actual Play podcast that understands the power of play. Our campaigns have a focus on telling stories that matter with characters who feel like real people. Our first campaign, Exquisite Corpse, is a pre-recorded Pathfinder 2nd Edition level 1-10 actual-play that's part magitech-noir, part surrealist horror, and part exploration of the interconnectedness of everything – with a side of commitment to any available bit. The first season will play out in weekly episodes (60-90min long) every Monday over the course of a year. Expect ~ 60 episodes in full!  More here!: https://linktr.ee/1000yearspath

  1. Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 28: No Grime like the Present

    1D AGO

    Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 28: No Grime like the Present

    The detectives begin their investigation by chasing down an eelrat and everything totally goes off without a hitch. SHOW NOTES Here are links to how Read Psychometric Resonance and Ongoing Investigation work. We didn’t really explain either at the top of the episode, so this is useful context!  Ongoing Investigation: https://2e.aonprd.com/Feats.aspx?ID=5949 Read Psychometric Resonance: https://2e.aonprd.com/Feats.aspx?ID=3776 CONTENT WARNINGS Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness This Episode: Child endangerment, Death CREDITS  Editing by Brendan Starling Music/ Sound Effects Include: “Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling “Research into the Occult” by Miguel Abuel “A Dark Family History” by Miguel Abuel “I Dream of Broken Machines" by Filip Melvan “Welcome to Steamtown (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Mystery at Midnight Station (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Kobold’s Tomfoolery (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Witness Testimony” by Fesliyan Studios “Looking for Clues” by Fesliyan Studios “Fantastic Dim Bar” by Kevin MacLeod “Solving the Crime” by Fesliyan Studios “Foxenhold Mountain" by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Song of the Night" by Filip Melvan “Stargazing” by Filip Melvan “Keep of Remembrance (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it! Brendan Starling is the Game Master (https://bsky.app/profile/brendrag0n.bsky.social) Sola Valerioi is played by Chen (https://bsky.app/profile/chenanigans.bsky.social) Olí Cnidaria is played by Sam Sabrina Ezo is played by Jeff Balsam is played by Will And Benjamin Blais is played by Hannah (https://bsky.app/profile/eldritchpuffin.bsky.social) If you'd like to support the show, please be sure to rate the episode and follow us on various apps here: https://linktr.ee/1000yearspath As always, thank you for listening!

    1h 46m
  2. Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 27: Above and Below

    JAN 26

    Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 27: Above and Below

    The Eyes continue their downtime and start a new case. CONTENT WARNINGS Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness This Episode: Terminal Illness CREDITS  Editing by Hannah Bowen Music/ Sound Effects Include: “Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling “Raven’s Gallery (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Frustogor’s Forest” by Michael Ghelfi Studios’ “Fallen Petals” by Fesliyan Studios “Galactic Odyssey (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Bottomless Barrel” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Tides of Aegis (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Tides of Aegis” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Alley Thoughts” by Fesliyan Studios “Welcome to Steamtown” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Smokey Lounge” by Fesliyan Studios “Mystery at Midnight Station (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Closed Curtains” by Fesliyan Studios “Night on the Docks - Sax” by Kevin MacLeod “Looking for Clues” by Fesliyan Studios “Nile’s Blues” by Kevin MacLeod “Halls of Sandman (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it! Brendan Starling is the Game Master (https://bsky.app/profile/brendrag0n.bsky.social) Sola Valerioi is played by Chen (https://bsky.app/profile/chenanigans.bsky.social) Olí Cnidaria is played by Sam Sabrina Ezo is played by Jeff Balsam is played by Will And Benjamin Blais is played by Hannah (https://bsky.app/profile/eldritchpuffin.bsky.social) If you'd like to support the show, please be sure to rate the episode and follow us on various apps here: https://linktr.ee/1000yearspath As always, thank you for listening!

    1h 31m
  3. Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 26: The Beached Episode

    JAN 19

    Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 26: The Beached Episode

    Following the conclusion of the Vivarium case, the detectives take a breather and attend to personal business on Vitran shores. CONTENT WARNINGS Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness This Episode: Death, Terminal Illness CREDITS  Editing by Brendan Starling Music/ Sound Effects Include: “Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling “Profane Derelicts” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Night on the Docks” by Kevin MacLeod “Pirate Cave” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “The Sacred Willow” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Looking for Clues” by Fesliyan Studios “Mystery at Midnight Station (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Tavernous Discussions” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Solving the Crime” by Fesliyan Studios “Hope” by Filip Melvan “Soulbound” by Filip Melvan “Researchj into the Occult” by Miguel Abuel “Astral Merfolk Settlement (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “To Those Who Perished” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Medieval Asylum” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Fallen Petals” by Fesliyan Studios “Alleys of Blackthorn” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Gentleman Rogues” by Miguel Abuel Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it! Brendan Starling is the Game Master (https://bsky.app/profile/brendrag0n.bsky.social) Sola Valerioi is played by Chen (https://bsky.app/profile/chenanigans.bsky.social) Olí Cnidaria is played by Sam Sabrina Ezo is played by Jeff Balsam is played by Will And Benjamin Blais is played by Hannah (https://bsky.app/profile/eldritchpuffin.bsky.social) If you'd like to support the show, please be sure to rate the episode and follow us on various apps here: https://linktr.ee/1000yearspath As always, thank you for listening!

    1h 42m
  4. Side Path 1 - Insatiable (Part 2)

    JAN 12

    Side Path 1 - Insatiable (Part 2)

    This is the part two of our first Side Path episode! These episodes are digressions from the main plot or short campaigns of other game systems besides the one currently releasing. This episode takes place in the same world as Exquisite Corpse, but the events of this adventure happened twenty years prior to the events of that campaign! In part two of this two part Side Path, you'll bear witness to the events befalling those who survived Reena Brightbuckle's sacrifice.   This episode features Chen as Carrington "Carri" Ramsay (Catfolk Scoundrel Rogue), Sam as Arcius Caliber (Azarketi Monk), and Hannah as Desdemona Morozov (Time Oracle).  CONTENT WARNINGS This Episode: Thalassophobia, Megalophobia, Drowning, Claustrophobia, Animal Death, Blood/gore, Death CREDITS  Editing by Hannah Bowen and Brendan Starling Music/ Sound Effects Include: “Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling “Mortal’s Elegy (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “A Storm is Coming (Battle Version)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Stalker Amongst the Deep (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Curious Horizons” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Dread Walker” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Pirate Cave” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Reinforcements Have Arrived” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Skeleton King (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Torrential Theater” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Dhaarese Harbour” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Kobold’s Glory” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Veilshade Pass” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Sabertooth Tiger (Attacking, Hit)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Wet Gore” by Michael Ghelfi Studios Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it! Brendan Starling is the Game Master (https://bsky.app/profile/brendrag0n.bsky.social) Sola Valerioi is played by Chen (https://bsky.app/profile/chenanigans.bsky.social) Olí Cnidaria is played by Sam Sabrina Ezo is played by Jeff Balsam is played by Will And Benjamin Blais is played by Hannah (https://bsky.app/profile/eldritchpuffin.bsky.social) If you'd like to support the show, please be sure to rate the episode and follow us on various apps here: https://linktr.ee/1000yearspath As always, thank you for listening!

    1h 27m
  5. Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 25: Skin of Your Teeth

    JAN 5

    Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 25: Skin of Your Teeth

    The detectives struggle to escape a collapsing Tear and, if they're lucky, plan their next move. CONTENT WARNINGS Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness This Episode: Claustrophobia, Alcohol Use CREDITS  Editing by Hannah Bowen Music/ Sound Effects Include: “Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling “Zeppelin Post Office” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Sneaky Action” by Fesliyan Studios “Fever Death Toll 07 - Chase Theme” by Filip Melvan “Orboron Tex” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Elusive Gambits (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Paladin’s Resolve” by Filip Melvan “Hope” by Filip Melvan “The Eldritch Creature” by Filip Melvan “Calm Lake Shore” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Closed Curtains” by Fesliyan Studios “Night on the Docks” by Kevin MacLeod “Galtia’s Flame (Harp)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Fallen Petals” by Fesliyan Studios “Mystery at Midnight Station” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Detective Caution” by Fesliyan Studios “Smokey Lounge" by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Solving the Crime” by Fesliyan Studios “Just As Soon” by Fesliyan Studios “Interploper” by Kevin MacLeod Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it! Brendan Starling is the Game Master (https://bsky.app/profile/brendrag0n.bsky.social) Sola Valerioi is played by Chen (https://bsky.app/profile/chenanigans.bsky.social) Olí Cnidaria is played by Sam Sabrina Ezo is played by Jeff Balsam is played by Will And Benjamin Blais is played by Hannah (https://bsky.app/profile/eldritchpuffin.bsky.social) If you'd like to support the show, please be sure to rate the episode and follow us on various apps here: https://linktr.ee/1000yearspath As always, thank you for listening!

    1h 44m
  6. Side Path 1 - Insatiable

    12/29/2025 · BONUS

    Side Path 1 - Insatiable

    This episode is the first of our Side Path episodes! These episodes are digressions from the main plot or short campaigns of other game systems besides the one currently releasing. This episode takes place in the same world as Exquisite Corpse, but the events of this adventure happened twenty years prior to the events of that campaign! In part one of this two part Side Path, you'll be introduced to a few members of The Dogfish's original pirate crew and witness what fate befell them.   This episode features Chen as Carrington "Carri" Ramsay (Catfolk Scoundrel Rogue), Sam as Arcius Caliber (Azarketi Monk), and Hannah as Desdemona Morozov (Time Oracle).  CONTENT WARNINGS This Episode: Thalassophobia, Megalophobia, Drowning, Claustrophobia, Animal Death, Blood/gore, Death CREDITS  Editing by Hannah Bowen and Brendan Starling Music/ Sound Effects Include: “Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling “Galley Rowing in Rough Seas” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Curious Horizons” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Shantytown Shenanigans” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Breezeport” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Tidal Wave” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Kraken (Roaring)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Shipwreck” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Alley of Forgotten Lore (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Tides of Aegis” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “A leg of Peace on this Earth (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Last Night Together (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Organ Gun” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Hydra” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Mimic Ship Underwater” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Unsettling Shore” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “A Storm is Coming (Battle Version)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it! Brendan Starling is the Game Master (https://bsky.app/profile/brendrag0n.bsky.social) Sola Valerioi is played by Chen (https://bsky.app/profile/chenanigans.bsky.social) Olí Cnidaria is played by Sam Sabrina Ezo is played by Jeff Balsam is played by Will And Benjamin Blais is played by Hannah (https://bsky.app/profile/eldritchpuffin.bsky.social) If you'd like to support the show, please be sure to rate the episode and follow us on various apps here: https://linktr.ee/1000yearspath As always, thank you for listening!

    1h 1m
  7. Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 24: Blighted Heart

    12/22/2025

    Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 24: Blighted Heart

    Ichabod's Eyes reach The Source and solve The Case of the Freaky Flora.  CONTENT WARNINGS Skip from 50:00 - 51:06 to avoid potentially triggering content.  Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness This Episode: Suicide/Suicide Attempt, Body Horror, Blood/Gore, violence, Child endangerment CREDITS  Editing by Brendan Starling Music/ Sound Effects Include: “Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling “Zeppelin Post Office” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Grim Horde Assault” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “The Witch’s Tomb” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Wind Elemental” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Primal” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Skeleton King” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “After Dark” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Torrential Theater” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Resolve and Hope” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Traveler’s Interlude” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Starlight Skirmish (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “The Balor’s Siege" by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Dangerous Games (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Dread of the Ancient Oak” by Michael Ghelfi Studios Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it! Brendan Starling is the Game Master (https://bsky.app/profile/brendrag0n.bsky.social) Sola Valerioi is played by Chen (https://bsky.app/profile/chenanigans.bsky.social) Olí Cnidaria is played by Sam Sabrina Ezo is played by Jeff Balsam is played by Will And Benjamin Blais is played by Hannah (https://bsky.app/profile/eldritchpuffin.bsky.social) If you'd like to support the show, please be sure to rate the episode and follow us on various apps here: https://linktr.ee/1000yearspath As always, thank you for listening!

    1h 38m
  8. Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 23: A Whole Heap of Trouble

    12/15/2025

    Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 23: A Whole Heap of Trouble

    In a Tear in reality, Ichabod's Eyes must defeat Heap and the Sullies without spilling even a single drop of blood.  CONTENT WARNINGS Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness This Episode: Blood/Gore, violence CREDITS  Editing by Hannah Bowen Music/ Sound Effects Include: “Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling “Unhallowed Contention” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Resolve and Hope” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Mortal’s Elegy (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Golrak the Warlord” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “The Iron Legion March” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Daggers in the Dark” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Aim for the Weak Spots” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Starlight Skirmish (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Verdugo” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Flora in Flames” by Michael Ghelfi Studios Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it! Brendan Starling is the Game Master (https://bsky.app/profile/brendrag0n.bsky.social) Sola Valerioi is played by Chen (https://bsky.app/profile/chenanigans.bsky.social) Olí Cnidaria is played by Sam Sabrina Ezo is played by Jeff Balsam is played by Will And Benjamin Blais is played by Hannah (https://bsky.app/profile/eldritchpuffin.bsky.social) If you'd like to support the show, please be sure to rate the episode and follow us on various apps here: https://linktr.ee/1000yearspath As always, thank you for listening!

    1h 25m

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1000 Years on the Path is an Actual Play podcast that understands the power of play. Our campaigns have a focus on telling stories that matter with characters who feel like real people. Our first campaign, Exquisite Corpse, is a pre-recorded Pathfinder 2nd Edition level 1-10 actual-play that's part magitech-noir, part surrealist horror, and part exploration of the interconnectedness of everything – with a side of commitment to any available bit. The first season will play out in weekly episodes (60-90min long) every Monday over the course of a year. Expect ~ 60 episodes in full!  More here!: https://linktr.ee/1000yearspath