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. Side Path 1 - Insatiable

    6 DAYS AGO · 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
  2. Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 24: Blighted Heart

    22/12/2025

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

    15/12/2025

    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
  4. Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 22: Sullied Ground

    08/12/2025

    Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 22: Sullied Ground

    The detectives uncover more Vivarium secrets and hunt down Heap for a final confrontation.  CONTENT WARNINGS Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness This Episode: Blood/Gore, drug use, violence, hallucination CREDITS  Editing by Hannah Bowen Music/ Sound Effects Include: “Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling “Zeppelin Post Office” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Trials of the Swamp (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Cragspite Summit (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Research into the Occult” by Miguel Abuel “Inudstrial Fairy Village” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Tavernous Discussions” by Miguel Abuel “Mystery at Midnight Station (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Silversun Jungle” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Naga Lair” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Behind Enemy Lines” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Gentleman Rogues” by Miguel Abuel “Kobold’s Tomfoolery” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Torrential Theater” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Dhaarese Harbour” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Aim for the Weak Spots” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Test of Conviction” 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 32m
  5. Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 21: Boons and Banes

    01/12/2025

    Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 21: Boons and Banes

    Our detectives parley with Nopsida the Bog Man and do her a favor for a favor in turn.  CONTENT WARNINGS Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness This Episode: Body horror, drug use, violence, suffocation, hallucination CREDITS  Editing by Brendan Starling Music/ Sound Effects Include: “Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling “Zeppelin Post Office” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Test of Conviction” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Murmers in the Mist” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Mystery at Midnight Station (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Witness Testimony” by Fesliyan Studios “Looking for Clues” by Fesliyan Studios “Halls of Sandman” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Frustogor’s Forest” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Summit of the Giants (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Belly of the Beast” by Filip Melvan “Goblin Tinker Soldier Spy” 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 35m
  6. Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 20: Fire, Water, Flora, Flesh

    24/11/2025

    Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 20: Fire, Water, Flora, Flesh

    The Drosera Prolebran Vivarium Biome Tour is the best way to experience the best parts of this incredible work of magic and humanoid ingenuity! As you journey down these lovely paths, please make sure you're ever aware of the exits to your east and west! In the event of a flash flood or wildfire: Godspeed. CONTENT WARNINGS Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness This Episode: Body horror, suffocation, violence, misogyny/sexism, arachnophobia CREDITS  Editing by Hannah Bowen Music/ Sound Effects Include: “Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling “The Forbidden Book” by Filip Melvan “Cursed March” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Looking for Clues” by Fesliyan Studios “Trials of the Swamp” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Rock Splash 1” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Verdugo” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Create Bonfire” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Kalldhaar’s Fire” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Fathomless Incursion” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Daggers in the Dark” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Aim for the Weak Spots” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Starlight Skirmish” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Goblin Tinker Soldier Spy” by Kevin MacLeod “Test of Conviction” 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 33m
  7. Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 19: Suffering Seeds

    17/11/2025

    Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 19: Suffering Seeds

    Our detectives learn more about The Molders and their goals here.  CONTENT WARNINGS Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness This Episode: Violence, Blood/gore, Misogyny, Toxic Masculinity, Death, Torture CREDITS  Editing by Brendan Starling Music/ Sound Effects Include: “Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling “Aim for the Weakspots” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Behind Enemy Lines” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Kobold’s Tomfoolery (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Murmurs in the Mist” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Wraith (Short Scream)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Winter Temple” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Solving the Crime” by Fesliyan Studios “Looking for Clues” by Fesliyan Studios “Dreamscapes of Alnura” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Walk the Path of Shadows” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Dreams of Teal (Piano)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Silversun Jungle” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Profance Derelicts” 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 30m
  8. Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 18: Colder and Molder

    10/11/2025

    Exquisite Corpse - Ep. 18: Colder and Molder

    The detectives head deeper and deeper and deeper and deeper into the Vivarium and discover the moldy secrets within. CONTENT WARNINGS Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness This Episode: Violence, Blood/gore, Misogyny, Toxic Masculinity CREDITS  Editing by Brendan Starling Music/ Sound Effects Include: “Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling “Winter Temple” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Starlight Skirmish” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Nocturnal Descent” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Behind Enemy Lines” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Murmurs in the Mist” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Dangerous Games (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “The Iron Legion March” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Wolfguard” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Kobold’s Tomfoolery (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Verdugo” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Crushing Body 1” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Sci Fi Bomb Close” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Belly of the Beast” by Filip Melvan “Solving the Crime” by Fesliyan Studios “Witch Hunter’s Lodge (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “The Witch’s Tomb” by Michael Ghelfi Studios “Profance Derelicts” 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 29m

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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