G.I.A. Guild of Inept Adventurers

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A fan-made actual play TTRPG podcast from a chaotic group of friends who’ve been gaming together since 2021. We play Dungeons and Dragons, Middle Earth, Pirate Borg, One Ring, Deadlands, Delta Green, Call of Cthulhu, and more—badly. Rules come second, fun comes first. Expect dice rolls, dumb choices, and a lot of laughs. This is our escape, and hopefully yours too. We’re not affiliated with any RPG publishers, everything we do is rooted in love and respect for the brilliant creators who build these worlds. We’re just grateful tourists passing through.. Swearing, nonsense, and critical failures ahead. Welcome to the Guild of Inept Adventurers!

  1. 22h ago

    D&D 5e: Sniff Around, Ep12 “Window Of Opportunity”

    The G.I.A.’s investigation of Archive Room 9 finally starts to bear fruit, as they uncover a series of suspicious tax payouts for goods that mysteriously disappeared en route — including some rather substantial payments to something called the Directorate of Civic Prosperity. With shipments of building materials vanishing under increasingly dubious circumstances, it seems Gallowmere’s Trade Office may be hiding something rather more substantial than a few dodgy accounts. Unfortunately, the guards arrive before the party can investigate further. Rather than fight their way out, the G.I.A. agree to be taken directly to Magistrate Vell. After all, what better opportunity to confront the man at the centre of their investigation? Their meeting with the bloated, self-serving magistrate quickly becomes heated, but it soon becomes apparent that Vell himself is little more than a puppet for forces far more powerful than he is. Then something outside his office sends the supposedly fearless magistrate into a complete panic. Blud’s patience finally snaps, and Vell’s usefulness comes to an abrupt end. Unfortunately, whatever Vell was afraid of is already at the door. With Archive Room 9 ablaze, the G.I.A. find themselves battling mercenaries, guards, a heavily armoured brute and a spellcaster. Darvin discovers that a large table makes an excellent improvised weapon, sending one unfortunate guard flying out of a second-storey window before using the same table to clobber an armoured giant. Gerhart goes down, Blud brings him back, and the previously defeated guard returns for a second helping of window. This time, he doesn’t survive the landing. With the building burning around them, the G.I.A. make their escape in suitably heroic fashion — Darvin breaking his fall with the unfortunate guard below, followed by Gerhart leaping into Darvin’s arms and declaring, in true romantic fashion, “No More Taxes!” But Gallowmere isn’t celebrating. Once again, the G.I.A. have disrupted the town’s fragile status quo, and the locals fear that retaliation won’t be far behind. And as curfew falls over Gallowmere, a lone hooded figure slips silently across the rooftops… Who is he? And what does he want? Only one way to find out.

    D&D 5e: Sniff Around, Ep12 “Window Of Opportunity”

  2. 4d ago

    D&D 5e: Sniff Around, Ep11 “Dope On A Rope”

    With Gallowmere finally beginning to prosper, the Trade Office responds with more taxes, more red tape and increasingly desperate attempts to crush the party’s influence. Determined to uncover what Magistrate Edrin Vell is really up to, the G.I.A. hatch a cunning plan: infiltrate the Trade Office disguised as sandwich sellers. After violently acquiring the necessary bread, the party charm their way into meeting junior clerk Audrin Vale, who cryptically directs them towards Archive Room 9 after hours. Naturally, interpreting her clues proves somewhat difficult when only one member of the party can actually read. Their attempt to break into the Trade Office via the roof goes about as well as expected, with Gerhart and Blud making it safely inside before Darvin tests the structural integrity of their rope — and the bush beneath him. Eventually reunited, the party sneak their way to Archive Room 9, only to encounter an unfortunate employee who isn’t entirely convinced by their explanation. Now surrounded by filing cabinets and armed with sandwiches, rope and very limited literacy, the G.I.A. begin their search for evidence against Magistrate Vell. What could possibly go wrong?

    D&D 5e: Sniff Around, Ep11 “Dope On A Rope”

  3. Oct 4

    Deadlands: The Devil’s Due, Ep17 “Did You Say Cheese?”

    Following their tense encounter with Jürgen Emmerich, the posse settle in for the night. Drinks are poured, conversations become surprisingly deep, and for a brief moment the Lazy S enjoys some peace. Naturally, it doesn’t last. Around midnight, strange noises amongst the cattle draw the posse from their camp. Several animals have already been killed, their bodies covered in puncture wounds and enormous holes. Jonty quickly begins piecing together what happened—but then the culprits reveal themselves. Clockwork terrantulas. Similar to the mechanical horrors encountered in Denver, these deadly machines are back and tearing their way through the herd. The posse quickly fights them off, but the battle reveals something else entirely. Jonty has secrets. Calling upon a mysterious power within himself, his weapon begins to glow, leaving the posse with more questions about their newest companion than answers. Before anyone can press him for an explanation, however, the gunfire sends the herd into a stampede. The following morning, Red finally gets some answers. Jonty reveals his unusual upbringing and training as a Chi Master—but whether his explanation clears anything up is another matter entirely. Then Jürgen Emmerich returns. This time, he is considerably less friendly. Hinting that further unfortunate accidents could befall the Lazy S, Emmerich makes it clear that Hellstromme Industries still believes the posse possesses its missing property. The clockwork creatures may have been destroyed… But the message is unmistakable. Return what Hellstromme wants—or things are about to get much worse.

    Deadlands: The Devil’s Due, Ep17 “Did You Say Cheese?”

  4. Sep 30

    Deadlands: The Devil’s Due, Ep16 “New Blood”

    Amos returns! Harry is reunited with his supposedly dead servant, while the rest of the posse have a rather more practical problem: Philippe has been dragged back to Denver for medical treatment following the loss of his arm. Unfortunately for Philippe, the moment he reaches a doctor the sheriff arrives to collect him—and his $10,000 bounty. Bill Sutter, never one to waste a business opportunity, collects the reward and shares it amongst the steer hands. Philippe may be under arrest, but at least the posse are suddenly $500 richer each. With the introduction of their newest steer hand, Maxwell “Jonty” Jonathan Fetherington III, the herd continues north towards the South Platte River. But something is wrong with the cattle. Steers begin collapsing, exploding in spectacular fashion and unleashing swarms of bloated prairie ticks upon the unsuspecting cowboys. As they travel through increasingly contested territory, the posse catch glimpses of railroad scouts and enforcers from across the Weird West. And Harry discovers that carrying John Glanton’s legendary scalping knife may be having a slightly worrying effect on his judgement—particularly when Red’s magnificent hair suddenly starts looking like a rather tempting trophy. Then comes the hiss of steam. A strange armoured wagon crests the horizon, powered by ghost rock and armed with a Gatling gun. Inside waits Jurgen Emmerich, a representative of Hellstromme Industries, with a very specific demand. He wants something back. Something the posse may not even have. And he’s not particularly interested in taking no for an answer.

    Deadlands: The Devil’s Due, Ep16 “New Blood”

  5. Sep 27

    Adventures in Middle Earth: Ep30 “Run To The Hills”

    The party finally meet Lady Irime and learn of her strange dream: they are to escort her to the High Pass, where she will meet the elves of Rivendell before travelling into the Undying Lands. After a night of fine elven hospitality — and The Lonely experiencing the bewildering concept of fine dining — the party awaken to discover they have somehow travelled hundreds of miles during the night. As they journey towards the High Pass, Lady Irime reveals more about the Undying Lands, but their peaceful travels are soon interrupted by something considerably less welcome. A huge force of orcs appears on the horizon, heading straight for them. Then another group appears behind them. With nowhere left to go, the party make a desperate dash for the hills, racing to the top of a rise and preparing a makeshift defensive position. Surrounded and heavily outnumbered, things look bleak. Then, to everyone’s surprise, Lady Irime begins singing. The orcs close in. Weapons are drawn. Blood is spilled. Survival looks unlikely.

    Adventures in Middle Earth: Ep30 “Run To The Hills”

  6. Sep 23

    Adventures in Middle Earth: Ep29 “Who The F@€k is Legolas?”

    With Radagast’s blessing, the party sets off north in search of the elves and Lady Irime, hoping to uncover more about the growing darkness surrounding Mirkwood. Unfortunately, their journey gets off to a confusing start when a little spilled milk leaves their map somewhat… geographically unreliable. Along the way, the party discover further evidence of orc activity over the winter, encounter a shepherd with troubling news and enjoy a much-needed stop at the Easterly Inn, complete with jam roly-poly and some rather pointed canine criticism of Bungo. Their journey takes another sinister turn when they discover a camp belonging to men who appear to be working with orcs and holding people hostage. A helpful fox provides some unexpected intelligence, pointing the party towards the camp of Beorn’s rival, Viglund. But there’s no time to investigate further. As they approach Forest Gate, a group of orcs comes charging out of the woods, pursued by elves. Caught between the two groups, the orcs don’t stand much chance. And once the dust settles, the party finally meet their elven allies… including one particularly famous prince.

    Adventures in Middle Earth: Ep29 “Who The F@€k is Legolas?”

  7. Sep 20

    Adventures in Middle Earth: Ep28 “A Moot Point”

    The party arrive in Rhosgobel ahead of the long-awaited Folkmoot, but there’s little time to relax. The Lonely catches up with an old friend and begins investigating the mysterious fifth house, while Haldir does some digging of his own. Arminas, meanwhile, makes a disturbing discovery about their new horses. The mysterious “EM” brand marks it as a horse of Rohan. The Lonely is forced to confront the possibility that his bargain may have been slightly less legitimate than he initially thought. His proposed solution involves changing the horses’ “VIN numbers” or, failing that, selling them for parts. With no concrete evidence of foul play, the party take their positions around the Folkmoot and prepare for trouble. And trouble arrives. A dozen armed riders enter Rhosgobel, wearing the same armour as the men who pursued Beren. At their head is Mogdread. Back from Dol Guldur, he demands tribute from the halls and a seat on the council. The party watch as the assembled leaders debate his demands, with Beren there to face the man who once pursued him. Mogdread is denied. He and his riders leave Rhosgobel, but the threat is now out in the open. With the Folkmoot concluded, the party seek counsel from Radagast, who gives them their next task: seek out Lady Irime to uncover more about the evil spreading across the land. Radagast will seek counsel of his own. From Gandalf. Whatever is happening in Middle-earth, it seems the party have just become considerably more important players than they ever intended to be.

    Adventures in Middle Earth: Ep28 “A Moot Point”

  8. Sep 16

    Adventures in Middle Earth: Ep27 “Winter Is Coming”

    Winter approaches, and the party enter a Fellowship phase, leaving Rhosgobel behind and returning to Beorn’s house. With the mysterious fifth house seeking entry into the Woodsman Federation and orcs gathering at Fenbridge, the party can’t shake the feeling that the two may be connected. The Lonely spends the winter learning the secret language of dogs from Beorn, while Arminas explores the surrounding lands. Bungo, meanwhile, enjoys a peaceful winter at the Easterly Inn before eventually returning to the group. Spring arrives, and the party set off for the Folkmoot with three of Beorn’s representatives. Along the road they discover orc tracks, suspicious traders and a rather questionable horse deal. The Lonely even fashions himself some portable shrubbery in an attempt to spy on the passing Leofrings. The party eventually acquire two horses, one bearing the mysterious brand “EM”. Haldir suggests naming it Emma. Whether Emma was stolen, suspiciously acquired or simply the worst horse deal in Middle-earth remains to be seen. The party finally arrive at Rhosgobel, just one day before the Folkmoot. And with tensions rising, something tells them their quiet winter is well and truly over.

    Adventures in Middle Earth: Ep27 “Winter Is Coming”
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A fan-made actual play TTRPG podcast from a chaotic group of friends who’ve been gaming together since 2021. We play Dungeons and Dragons, Middle Earth, Pirate Borg, One Ring, Deadlands, Delta Green, Call of Cthulhu, and more—badly. Rules come second, fun comes first. Expect dice rolls, dumb choices, and a lot of laughs. This is our escape, and hopefully yours too. We’re not affiliated with any RPG publishers, everything we do is rooted in love and respect for the brilliant creators who build these worlds. We’re just grateful tourists passing through.. Swearing, nonsense, and critical failures ahead. Welcome to the Guild of Inept Adventurers!

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    G.I.A. - Guild of Inept Adventurers
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    111
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    Explicit
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