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. 3d ago

    Ep. 15 - Always Yesterday

    Valentine, Rook, Orion, and Chrys see a man about some ghosts. The timeline becomes more clear. Morin mentors. CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains discussion of violence (mundane and magical), grief, description of workplace accident resulting in death (not graphic), discussion of struggles with sobriety, and depiction of alcohol-coded substance [not consumed].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. S1E15 Music Credits: Annihilated by Blue Saga Whenever You Leave by Anna Landstrom Meditation Aquatic by 369 [might be changed to Sad Cop Story by Ludvig Moulin] Still in Blues by Daniella Ljungsberg Kilter by Elin Piel Paris in the Rain by Martin Landstrom Chance Encounter by Gavin Luke Bullheaded by Anthony Earls I Would Give Anything by Hanna Lindgren All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. S1E15 Sound Effect and Ambience Credits: All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Show Notes and Disclaimers Socials and More! Linktree

  2. Oct 6

    Ep. 14 - Those We've Buried

    The dead are put to rest. CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains graphic depictions of corpses and corpse mutilation, graphic depictions of violence (mundane and magical), body horror, grief, and burial 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. S1E14 Music Credits: 1121 by Enigmanic Petals on Dusty Soil by Rand Aldo Rise in Light by Daniel Fridell We Were Golden by Anna Langstrom What I Choose by Hanna Lindgren Out of Control by Stefan Ekstrom Never the End by Stefan Ekstrom The Enduring Light by Gavin Luke Forever in Our Hearts by Gavin Luke Andetag by bomull Boundless Things by Elin Piel Ayama by Van Sandano Alluvion by Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen, Anna Dager, Hanna Ekström All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. S1E14 Sound Effect and Ambience Credits: All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Show Notes and Disclaimers Socials and More! Linktree

  3. Sep 22

    Ep. 13 - Those We've Lost

    Orion shares his realization with the group, and Valentine helps him cope. Rook solves an important case. CONTENT WARNINGS: This episode contains vomit, graphic depictions of corpses and corpse mutilation, graphic depictions of violence (mundane and magical), discussions of violence, discussion of murder, and body horror. 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. S1E13 Music Credits: The Mire by Anders Schill Paulsen Midnight Wanderer by Luella Gren Umi by Sayuri Hayashi Egnell Days of Ducklings by Rand Aldo Flute by Daniella Ljungsberg Traced by Enigmanic Out of Control by Stefan Ekstrom All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. S1E13 Sound Effect and Ambience Credits: All courtesy of Epidemic Sound. Show Notes and Disclaimers Socials and More! Linktree

  4. Sep 8

    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

  5. Aug 25

    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

  6. Aug 11

    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

  7. Jul 28

    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

  8. Jul 14

    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

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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
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 The Drifting City
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