The Drifting City

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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.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    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. 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

    2h 1m

  2. Jun 2

    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. 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

    2h 17m

  3. May 19

    Ep. 4 - Fundamental Techniques in Handling People

    Our rag-tag crew scatter across the lower decks making final preparations for their smuggling operation. Orion and Morin plan a heist. Content Warnings This episode contains discussion and depictions of crime (theft), bribery, smoking, suicidal ideation, and vague discussion of future suicide. For full The Drifting City content warnings, please reference the Show Notes & Disclaimers linked at the bottom of the episode description. 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. S1E4 Music Credits: Belladonna for Two by Martin Landstrom Akai Hinode by Sugoi Kaiko by Sugoi Hotel Lalo by Harry Edvino Foggy Sunday by Bladverk Band All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. S1E4 Sound Effect and Ambience Credits: All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Show Notes and Disclaimers

    1h 60m

  4. May 5

    Ep. 3 - Fata Morgana

    The Hold heating up around them, our reluctant allies smuggle their cargo back towards the decks. Morin has to make a choice. The Brigs close in around their prey. But first, re-introductions, stabbings, and cups of tea. Content Warnings This episode contains dark themes, discussion of crime, graphic description of injury, heat stroke, hallucinations, themes of captivity, restraints, and a claustrophobic environment. For full The Drifting City content warnings, please reference the Show Notes & Disclaimers linked at the bottom of the episode description. 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. S1E3 Music Credits: Common Language by Vendla Once Upon a Time in Stockholm by Franz Gordon skymning by bomull Intense Conversations by Blue Saga We Were Golden by Anna Landstrom All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. S1E3 Sound Effect and Ambience Credits: All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Show Notes and Disclaimers

    2 hr

  5. Apr 21

    Ep. 2 - Down These Mean Streets: Part 2

    As Irrigation day continues, necessity and a secretive woman lead Rook, Orion, Valentine, and Morin into the Hold. Chrys makes a friend.  Chanterelle gets paid. Content Warnings This episode contains dark themes, mild language, alcohol, graphic depiction of physical injury, loss of consciousness, discussion of crime, discussion of violence, unsettling sound effects, and non-graphic mentions of sewage. For full The Drifting City content warnings, please reference the Show Notes & Disclaimers linked at the bottom of the episode description. The Drifting City is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast. Cast & Credits Chrys: Lily BellMorin Wreaver: Aspen LangfordOrion Amaros: Porter HurstRook Aarden: Victor ThorneValentine Bellana: Marilyn DavidThe Narrator: Ray HamiltonClass & 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.S1E2 Music Credits:  Ornament by Bladverk BandLetters by Ever So BlueWinter Hibernation by Magnus LudvigssonThe Calling Card by Martin Landstrom Once Upon a Road by Bladverk BandAll courtesy of Epidemic Sound. S1E2 Sound Effect and Ambience Credits:  All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Show Notes and Disclaimers (link)

    1h 54m

  6. Apr 21

    Ep. 1 - Down These Mean Streets: Part 1

    In Rz’n, the drifting city, rain blurs the line between truth and falsehood, enemy and reluctant ally, life and death. A corpse and a damsel in distress set a hag, a fixer, a smuggler, a bodyguard and a detective on a collision course. Content Warnings This episode contains dark themes, unsettling sound effects, discussion of murder, graphic depiction of a dead body, descriptions of blood, alcohol, graphic depictions of violence, mild language, crime, knife violence, suffocation, and graphic depiction of injury.  For full The Drifting City content warnings, please reference the Show Notes & Disclaimers linked at the bottom of the episode description. The Drifting City is not affiliated with Wizards of the Coast. Cast & Credits Chrys: Lily BellMorin Wreaver: Aspen LangfordOrion Amaros: Porter HurstRook Aarden: Victor ThorneValentine Bellana: Marilyn DavidThe 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.S1E1 Music Credits:  Longing by VendlaRise in Light by Daniel FridellMarquise by Bladverk BandHaunted Mansion by Stationary SignElectric Touch by V.V. CamposThe Smoke Room by Alexandra WoodwardFoggy Sunday by Bladverk BandAll courtesy of Epidemic Sound. S1E1 Sound Effect and Ambience Credits:  atmosphere.wav by 13F_Panska_Tlolkova_Matilda -- https://freesound.org/s/378322/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Many drops of water in a big cave (Karstic system Ojo Guareña, Burgos, Spain) by nomadas -- https://freesound.org/s/609161/ -- License: Creative Commons 0 Remaining courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Show Notes and Disclaimers (link)

    2h 29m

  7. Trailer

    The Drifting City - Sneak Peek

    In this sneak peek, an abridged version of our Drifters meeting for the first time. The Drifting City's two-part premiere releases April 21, 2026.  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 “The Drifting City (Theme)” Composed by Porter Hurst. Performed by Porter Hurst, Victor Thorne, and the friends and family of The Rolling Waves. Editing and Sound Design by everyone at The Rolling Waves. All ambience and sound effects courtesy of Epidemic Sound.

    9 min

  8. Trailer

    The Drifting City - Teaser Trailer

    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. • Two-part series premiere releases on April 21, 2026! “The Drifting City (Theme)”  Composed by Porter Hurst. Performed by Porter Hurst, Victor Thorne, and the friends and family of The Rolling Waves. Editing and Sound Design by everyone at The Rolling Waves.

    1 min

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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
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Drifting City
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