The Drifting City

The Rolling Waves
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A noir D&D actual play podcast • Welcome to Rz’n, the drifting city, where rain blurs the line between truth and falsehood, enemy and reluctant ally, life and death. Unspoken secrets and unsolved mysteries lurk in every alley. Radiant storms rage in the void beyond your window. Your silence might just buy you your next meal.

  1. 8 Sept

    Ep. 12 - Wakes

    Never meet your mother’s lovers. Never confront your mentors. Never find what you’re looking for. You’ve been warned. CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains smoking, consumption of alcohol-coded substance, implied/referenced suicide, discussion of mafioso violence, minor body horror, threats of harm, and discussions of revenge, grief, and loss. For full The Drifting City content warnings, please reference the Show Notes & Disclaimers linked at the bottom of the episode description. NO AI. The Rolling Waves does not use generative AI at any step in the creative process. The Drifting City is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast. Cast & Credits Chrys: Lily Bell Morin Wreaver: Aspen Langford Orion Amaros: Porter Hurst Rook Aarden: Victor Thorne Valentine Bellana: Marilyn David The Narrator: Ray Hamilton Class & Subclass Chrys: Coven of the Green Witch (find the class at: Worlds Beyond Number Patreon) Morin Wreaver: Floater Ranger (Homebrew) Orion Amaros: Echo Knight Fighter (find the subclass in Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount) Rook Aarden: College of Spirits Bard (find the subclass in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft) Valentine Bellana: College of Hard Knocks Bard (Homebrew) Editing, sound design, episode titles and descriptions by everyone at The Rolling Waves. Intro & Outro Theme “The Drifting City (Theme)” Composed by Porter Hurst. Performed by Porter Hurst, Victor Thorne, and the friends and family of The Rolling Waves. S1E12 Music Credits: Meditation Aquatic by 369 The Bell Returns by Rand Aldo Holophrased by Ave Air Letters by Ever So Blue Marry Me by Bonn Fields All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. S1E12 Sound Effect and Ambience Credits: All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Show Notes and Disclaimers Socials and More! Linktree

  2. 25 Aug

    Ep. 11 - Guilt by Association

    The fight at the Fluttering Lash reaches an inevitably bloody conclusion. Chrys and Orion grapple with unwelcome revelations. CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains smoking, graphic depictions of violence (mundane and magical), executions, a single gunshot, corpse mutilation, looting corpses, threats of harm, discussions of revenge, grief, and loss.For full The Drifting City content warnings, please reference the Show Notes & Disclaimers linked at the bottom of the episode description. NO AI. The Rolling Waves does not use generative AI at any step in the creative process. The Drifting City is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast. Cast & Credits Chrys: Lily Bell Morin Wreaver: Aspen Langford Orion Amaros: Porter Hurst Rook Aarden: Victor Thorne Valentine Bellana: Marilyn David The Narrator: Ray Hamilton Class & Subclass Chrys: Coven of the Green Witch (find the class at: Worlds Beyond Number Patreon) Morin Wreaver: Floater Ranger (Homebrew) Orion Amaros: Echo Knight Fighter (find the subclass in Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount) Rook Aarden: College of Spirits Bard (find the subclass in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft) Valentine Bellana: College of Hard Knocks Bard (Homebrew) Editing, sound design, episode titles and descriptions by everyone at The Rolling Waves. Intro & Outro Theme “The Drifting City (Theme)” Composed by Porter Hurst. Performed by Porter Hurst, Victor Thorne, and the friends and family of The Rolling Waves. S1E11 Music Credits Consequences by Martin Landstrom Nights in Las Negras by Rune Dale Meridian by Luba Hilman Mysterious Moments by Eneide Seasick by Blue Saga Therese’s Song by Stefan Ekstrӧm All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. S1E11 Sound Effect and Ambience Credits All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Show Notes and Disclaimers Socials and More! Linktree

  3. 11 Aug

    Ep. 10 - Deadlock

    A meeting goes awry. Morin comes out on top. Chrys embraces violence. CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains smoking, graphic depictions of violence (mundane and magical), forced mind reading, death, murder, and descriptions of and sound design related to choking, stabbings, burning, and other D&D magic violence.For full The Drifting City content warnings, please reference the Show Notes & Disclaimers linked at the bottom of the episode description. NO AI. The Rolling Waves does not use generative AI at any step in the creative process. The Drifting City is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast. Cast & Credits Chrys: Lily Bell Morin Wreaver: Aspen Langford Orion Amaros: Porter Hurst Rook Aarden: Victor Thorne Valentine Bellana: Marilyn David The Narrator: Ray Hamilton Class & Subclass Chrys: Coven of the Green Witch (find the class at: Worlds Beyond Number Patreon) Morin Wreaver: Floater Ranger (Homebrew) Orion Amaros: Echo Knight Fighter (find the subclass in Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount) Rook Aarden: College of Spirits Bard (find the subclass in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft) Valentine Bellana: College of Hard Knocks Bard (Homebrew) Editing, sound design, episode titles and descriptions by everyone at The Rolling Waves. Intro & Outro Theme “The Drifting City (Theme)” Composed by Porter Hurst. Performed by Porter Hurst, Victor Thorne, and the friends and family of The Rolling Waves. S1E10 Music Credits Annihilated by Blue Saga Midst of Anger by Golden Anchor Nights in Las Negras by Rune Dale All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. S1E10 Sound Effect and Ambience Credits All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Show Notes and Disclaimers Socials and More! Linktree

  4. 28 Jul

    Ep. 9 - The Persistence of the Departed

    A madman’s notes provide much-needed clues. Chrys holds on. The dead and dying reveal the past. Content Warnings This episode contains a depiction of ghosts and haunting, discussion of murder, discussion of mafioso violence, and smoking.For full The Drifting City content warnings, please reference the Show Notes & Disclaimers linked at the bottom of the episode description. A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play Podcast. The Drifting City is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast. Cast & Credits Chrys: Lily Bell Morin Wreaver: Aspen Langford Orion Amaros: Porter Hurst Rook Aarden: Victor Thorne Valentine Bellana: Marilyn David The Narrator: Ray Hamilton Class & Subclass Chrys: Coven of the Green Witch (find the class at: Worlds Beyond Number Patreon) Morin Wreaver: Floater Ranger (Homebrew) Orion Amaros: Echo Knight Fighter (find the subclass in Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount) Rook Aarden: College of Spirits Bard (find the subclass in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft) Valentine Bellana: College of Hard Knocks Bard (Homebrew) Editing, sound design, episode titles and descriptions by everyone at The Rolling Waves. Intro & Outro Theme “The Drifting City (Theme)” Composed by Porter Hurst. Performed by Porter Hurst, Victor Thorne, and the friends and family of The Rolling Waves. S1E8 Music Credits: A Grey Day by Guto Lucena The Calling Card by Martin Landstrom Waltz’s Noctis by Dian Shuai Akai Hinode by Sugoi All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. S1E9 Sound Effect and Ambience Credits: All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Show Notes and Disclaimers Socials and More! Linktree

  5. 14 Jul

    Ep. 8 - Shear Lines

    The drifters pay a visit to Rook’s mentor, and confront the first major obstacle to their fact-finding mission: a door. Orion causes a commotion, Valentine gets a gift, and Rook hears some bad news. Content Warnings This episode contains a GRAPHIC DEPICTION OF DRUG ABUSE (character is high on mixed substances, no portrayal of actual dosing), consumption of alcohol-coded substance, smoking, depiction of grief, discussion of breaking and entering, discussion of murder (past), violence (physical), and depiction of a firearm.For full The Drifting City content warnings, please reference the Show Notes & Disclaimers linked at the bottom of the episode description. A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play Podcast. The Drifting City is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast. Cast & Credits Chrys: Lily Bell Morin Wreaver: Aspen Langford Orion Amaros: Porter Hurst Rook Aarden: Victor Thorne Valentine Bellana: Marilyn David The Narrator: Ray Hamilton Class & Subclass Chrys: Coven of the Green Witch (find the class at: Worlds Beyond Number Patreon) Morin Wreaver: Floater Ranger (Homebrew) Orion Amaros: Echo Knight Fighter (find the subclass in Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount) Rook Aarden: College of Spirits Bard (find the subclass in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft) Valentine Bellana: College of Hard Knocks Bard (Homebrew) Editing, sound design, episode titles and descriptions by everyone at The Rolling Waves. Intro & Outro Theme “The Drifting City (Theme)” Composed by Porter Hurst. Performed by Porter Hurst, Victor Thorne, and the friends and family of The Rolling Waves. S1E8 Music Credits: Paris in the Rain by Martin Landstrom  Rise in Light by Daniel Fridell The Calling Card by Martin Landstrom Finding Peace by Ritchie Everett Once Upon a Road by Bladverk Band The Nightingale is Singing Our Song by Martin Landstrom All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. S1E8 Sound Effect and Ambience Credits: All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Show Notes and Disclaimers Socials and More! Linktree

  6. 30 Jun

    Ep. 7 - The Hands That Wield The Knife

    Regrouping after the chase, the group trades information and makes new plans. Morin goes home. Rook, Chrys, and Orion have a sleepover. Content Warnings This episode contains a depiction of grief, consumption of alcohol-coded substance, allusions to sobriety and addiction, discussions of violence, allusions to police violence, description of minor injury (broken/sprained bone, bruises), smoking, and minor body horror (played humorously).For full The Drifting City content warnings, please reference the Show Notes & Disclaimers linked at the bottom of the episode description. A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play Podcast. The Drifting City is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast. Cast & Credits Chrys: Lily Bell Morin Wreaver: Aspen Langford Orion Amaros: Porter Hurst Rook Aarden: Victor Thorne Valentine Bellana: Marilyn David The Narrator: Ray Hamilton Class & Subclass Chrys: Coven of the Green Witch (find the class at: Worlds Beyond Number Patreon) Morin Wreaver: Floater Ranger (Homebrew) Orion Amaros: Echo Knight Fighter (find the subclass in Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount) Rook Aarden: College of Spirits Bard (find the subclass in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft) Valentine Bellana: College of Hard Knocks Bard (Homebrew) Editing, sound design, episode titles and descriptions by everyone at The Rolling Waves. Intro & Outro Theme “The Drifting City (Theme)” Composed by Porter Hurst. Performed by Porter Hurst, Victor Thorne, and the friends and family of The Rolling Waves. S1E7 Music Credits: Das Hotel by Sugoi As the Shadows Waltzed by Trevor Kowalski parlemor by bomull A Little Journey by Shuta Yasukochi ebb by bomull Hara Noda by Nagisa All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. S1E7 Sound Effect and Ambience Credits: All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Show Notes and Disclaimers Socials and More! Linktree

  7. 16 Jun

    Ep. 6 - Case Closed

    Six hares flee through Rz’n’s shadows, the hounds more terrible for being unknown. Chanterelle stays positive. Content Warnings:  This episode contains a depiction of chases, violence (magical and mundane), insect-like humanoids, description of insect appendages, description of injury, loss of control (suggestion spell and ambiguous curse/other effect that bars certain actions and speech), abandonment, crying/hysteria/panic (heavy breathing, no description of panic attack or other breakdown), and loss of home.For full The Drifting City content warnings, please reference the Show Notes & Disclaimers linked at the bottom of the episode description. A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play Podcast. The Drifting City is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast. Cast & Credits Chrys: Lily Bell Morin Wreaver: Aspen Langford Orion Amaros: Porter Hurst Rook Aarden: Victor Thorne Valentine Bellana: Marilyn David The Narrator: Ray Hamilton Class & Subclass Chrys: Coven of the Green Witch (find the class at: Worlds Beyond Number Patreon) Morin Wreaver: Floater Ranger (Homebrew) Orion Amaros: Echo Knight Fighter (find the subclass in Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount) Rook Aarden: College of Spirits Bard (find the subclass in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft) Valentine Bellana: College of Hard Knocks Bard (Homebrew) Editing, sound design, episode titles and descriptions by everyone at The Rolling Waves. Intro & Outro Theme “The Drifting City (Theme)” Composed by Porter Hurst. Performed by Porter Hurst, Victor Thorne, and the friends and family of The Rolling Waves. S1E6 Music Credits: A Caper Story by Martin Landstrom Infinite Love by Vendla All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. S1E6 Sound Effect and Ambience Credits: All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Show Notes and Disclaimers

  8. 2 Jun

    Ep. 5 - In the Wee Small Hours

    Rz’n closes in on the seam, and a storm gathers outside its hull. In Rook’s apartment, the shift passes slowly. Content Warnings This episode contains a depiction of stalking and stakeouts, smoking, suicidal ideation, vague discussion of future suicide, and vague allusions to past abusive or toxic relationship (no descriptions of said abuse or toxicity).For full The Drifting City content warnings, please reference the Show Notes & Disclaimers linked at the bottom of the episode description. A Dungeons & Dragons Actual Play Podcast. The Drifting City is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast. Cast & Credits Chrys: Lily Bell Morin Wreaver: Aspen Langford Orion Amaros: Porter Hurst Rook Aarden: Victor Thorne Valentine Bellana: Marilyn David The Narrator: Ray Hamilton Class & Subclass Chrys: Coven of the Green Witch (find the class at: Worlds Beyond Number Patreon) Morin Wreaver: Floater Ranger (Homebrew) Orion Amaros: Echo Knight Fighter (find the subclass in Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount) Rook Aarden: College of Spirits Bard (find the subclass in Van Richten’s Guide to Ravenloft) Valentine Bellana: College of Hard Knocks Bard (Homebrew) Editing, sound design, episode titles and descriptions by everyone at The Rolling Waves. Intro & Outro Theme “The Drifting City (Theme)” Composed by Porter Hurst. Performed by Porter Hurst, Victor Thorne, and the friends and family of The Rolling Waves. S1E5 Music Credits: Late Night Friends by Sugoi The Smoke Room by Alexandra Woodward Parking Lot Glow by Anthony Earls Ominous Light by Amber Glow A Last Game of Chess by Alec Slayne The Plan by Wendy Marcini Once Upon a Road by Bladverk Band Light-Footed by Bonnie Grace A Caper Story by Martin Landstrom All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. S1E5 Sound Effect and Ambience Credits: All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Show Notes and Disclaimers

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A noir D&D actual play podcast • Welcome to Rz’n, the drifting city, where rain blurs the line between truth and falsehood, enemy and reluctant ally, life and death. Unspoken secrets and unsolved mysteries lurk in every alley. Radiant storms rage in the void beyond your window. Your silence might just buy you your next meal.

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  • Creator
    The Rolling Waves
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Drifting City
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