Today I'm chatting with Brent Bailey and Aloysius L'Chomas. We're discussing the upcoming HQ release which includes the the Agrikan order Companions of the Roving Doom, Arketh Keep (Rethem), and the Kanday settlement of Hebon. Links: HarnQuest: https://columbiagames.com/harnworld/harnquest/ CGI Harn Products: https://secure.columbiagames.com/products/Harn https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com/ YT: https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourManorsPodcast/videos Audio: Wherever Fine Podcasts are sold

Today I'm hanging with Brent Bailey, Aloysius L'Chomas, and Rick Ivansek. We're discussing the upcoming HQ release which includes the Gargun Colony Bwaft, the Agrikan order The Pillar of Fire, and the Kanday settlement of Gimon.

Rick Ivansek's Channel (check out that sweet Harnic game room!) https://www.youtube.com/@pernickyrics7070/videos

Links:

HarnQuest: https://columbiagames.com/harnworld/harnquest/

CGI Harn Products: https://secure.columbiagames.com/products/Harn

https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourManorsPodcast/videos

Audio: Wherever Fine Podcasts are sold

Apologies, this was intended to go live in October!

I'm joined by writers and editors for the HarnQuest October 2024 release! We dig into running Agrikan campaigns, explore Hyen Keep on the Rethem-Kanday border, as well as the Copper Hook & Fuming Gate fighting and clerical orders. "Evil" players rejoice!

Links: HarnQuest: https://columbiagames.com/harnworld/h...

CGI Harn Products: https://secure.columbiagames.com/prod...

Lythia Fan Content: https://www.lythia.com/

Richard's Youtube: / @video36

Richard's Patreon: / luschekii

Marc's additional writings: www.goonhammer.com

Mind Your Manors: https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com/

YT: / @mindyourmanorspodcast

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Today I am joined by Frank Succardi, aka CyborgPrime. A modern day RPG renaissance man with a wide variety of RPG related endeavors.

We talk Traveller, what goes into running the "Mayday! Mayday!" online convention, and various coding projects including the upcoming Virtual GM.

Links:

CyborgPrime: https://www.cyborgprime.com/

MayDay Con: https://www.cyborgprime.com/traveller-rpg-blog/traveller-rpg-mayday-mayday-2024-official-event-page

Guide to playing Mongoose Traveller: https://www.cyborgprime.com/shop/product/42-beyond-the-horizon-the-ultimate-guide-to-playing-mongoose-traveller

Cosmic Drifter: https://www.cyborgprime.com/traveller-rpg-blog/cosmic-drifter-a-traveller-inspired-video-game

Virtual GM: https://virtualgm.cyborgprime.com/

Mongoose Traveller: https://www.mongoosepublishing.com/collections/traveller-rpgs

Mind Your Manors: https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com/

YT: / @mindyourmanorspodcast

Mastodon: @kerrald@dice.camp

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I'm joined by writers and editors for the Chybisa hardback kickstarter! We dig into the Kingdom of Chybisa, the major settlements, and tensions both political and religious.

Links: Chybisa Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/columbiagames/harnworld-kingdom-of-chybisa

Thonahexus: https://www.lythia.com/series/thonahexus/

CGI Harn Products: https://secure.columbiagames.com/products/Harn

Lythia Fan Content: https://www.lythia.com/

Thonahexus: https://www.lythia.com/series/thonahexus/

Richard's Channel and the Burzyn Castle Animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMi6cJmYv4w

Mind Your Manors: https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourManorsPodcast/videos

Audio: Wherever Fine Podcasts are sold

I'm joined by writers and editors for the HarnQuest July 2024 release! We dig into running campaigns as a troupe of actors, explore a bustling Orbaalese castle town filled with intrigue, and a sleepy Melderyni backwater that has its sights set on shaking free of that descriptor. This quarter's article line up includes: Thespians, Keiren Castle, Parnam Keep.

Links:

HarnQuest: https://columbiagames.com/harnworld/harnquest/

Chybisa Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/columbiagames/harnworld-kingdom-of-chybisa

CGI Harn Products: https://secure.columbiagames.com/products/Harn

Lythia Fan Content: https://www.lythia.com/

Thonahexus: https://www.lythia.com/series/thonahexus/

Mind Your Manors: https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourManorsPodcast/videos

Audio: Wherever Fine Podcasts are sold

Columbia Games has opened up another hardback kickstarter, this time it's the Kingdom of Kanday! Brent, Kerry, and Richard take us through the rewrites and design process to modernize this dynamic RPG source book! Kickstarter (as of May 2024): https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/columbiagames/harnworld-kingdom-of-kanday

For more of Richard's Harnic renderings on youtube: / @video36

On the web: https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com

On Mastodon: @kerrald@dice.camp

Youtube: / @mindyourmanorspodcast

This week I sit down with Eric Vulgaris to discuss King Arthur Pendragon and his 3 year streaming version of The Great Pendragon Campaign.

Eric Vulgaris' Pendragon campaign on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ0snHDJGuC3_3xH9ekp3WIxa7OfITsT4

Eric's Trackers and Generators https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1O0ThByiTc8iMwlVOVLuHnLMuSJCCSJWlPz-8-wUpmB8/edit#gid=299439040

King Arthur Pendragon 5.2: https://preview.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/165085/king-arthur-pendragon-edition-5-2

KAP 6e starter: https://www.chaosium.com/pendragon-starter-set/

Intro music: "SCP-x6x (Hopes)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Fair warning: this episode has a fair amount of imagery with it, check out the Youtube channel for the various pieces we're discussing.

We're back with Kerry Mould and Richard Luschek talking about the quarterly HarnQuest release. This quarter there are two articles focused on the Dwarven ruined city of Kiraz and the Gargun outpost at Ushet.

Richard gives us some insight into his art creation process. Find his youtube channel with 3d modeling used in art creation here: https://www.youtube.com/@video36/videos

On the web: https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com On Mastodon: @kerrald@dice.camp

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourManorsPodcast

Intro music: "SCP-x6x (Hopes)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week we meet up with Marc Renouf, Brent Bailey, and Kerry Mould, some of the writers and editors of Columbia Games' Harn line to discuss The Republic of Tharda. Tharda is a unique change of pace from traditional feudal fantasy settings.

As of this posting, the hardback book version is funding on kickstarter. This is not a sponsored video nor is it an affiliate link. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/columbiagames/harnworld-kingdom-of-tharda/description

On the web: https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com On Mastodon: @kerrald@dice.camp

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourManorsPodcast

Intro music: "SCP-x6x (Hopes)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Today on the inaugural episode of the Mind Your Manors podcast we welcome Kerry Mould and Richard Luschek as writers and illustrator for Columbia Games' Harnworld line of products. This episode is intended to be an introduction to Harn both as a generic RPG setting and as part of the Harnmaster RPG system. Come find out what makes Harn a great setting!

Find us on your favorite podcatcher or www.mindyourmanorscast.com

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction to Mind Your Manors

02:03 Introducing Kerry Mould and HarnWriters

07:02 Introducing Richard Luschek, Illustrator origins

13:41 The Art of Harn

16:39 What is Harn?

23:40 How do you get started with Harn?

27:25 HarnMaster

30:13 Articles and how to use them

39:19 Quickstarts and low power PCs

49:25 HarnMaster Combat

52:25 The future of Harn

59:48 Canon, Fanon, and Lythia.com

1:04:46 Outro

General links (non-affiliate):

Lythia, Harn community website: https://www.lythia.com/

Harnworld in Hardcover and PDF: https://secure.columbiagames.com/product/5001HC

Richard's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LuschekII

Richard's Website: https://www.richardluschek.com/

Gamemaster Growth: Why Harn is a good campaign setting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB_uvCDbfKs

Intro music: "SCP-x6x (Hopes)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

I sat down with lead designer and writer Walt McAtee to discuss Magic, Mage-like characters, and the Arcane Mysteries in HarnMaster Kethira. HarnMaster Kethira: https://www.kelestia.com/harnmaster Kelestia Discord: / discord Mind Your Manors: https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com/ YT: / @mindyourmanorspodcast Audio: Wherever Fine Podcasts are sold

Today I'm joined by Brent Bailey, editor and one of the writers for this quarter's HarnQuest. Articles in this issue include Tormau and Ithiko, two 16 page articles covering major settlements in Rethem.

Links: HarnQuest: https://columbiagames.com/harnworld/harnquest/

CGI Harn Products: https://secure.columbiagames.com/products/Harn

https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourManorsPodcast/videos

Audio: Wherever Fine Podcasts are sold

This one is best viewed on YouTube

I sat down with lead designer and writer Walt McAtee to run through Combat and Injuries in HarnMaster Kethira. Walt shares his expert commentary throughout!

Download the finished character "Kérys of Terodir" here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pLyrjuPy3pK70GhoVuQ0dHmZi9Gy9w_W/view?usp=sharing

HarnMaster Kethira: https://www.kelestia.com/harnmaster

Kelestia Discord: https://discord.gg/2yUvAScCWC

Mind Your Manors: https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourManorsPodcast/videos

Audio: Wherever Fine Podcasts are sold

This one is best viewed on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaTNX3shlik

I sat down with lead designer and writer Walt McAtee to run through Combat and Injuries in HarnMaster Kethira. Part 1 covers Ranged, Part 2 will cover Melee. Walt shares his expert commentary throughout!

Download the finished character "Kérys of Terodir" here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pLyrjuPy3pK70GhoVuQ0dHmZi9Gy9w_W/view?usp=sharing

HarnMaster Kethira: https://www.kelestia.com/harnmaster

Kelestia Discord: https://discord.gg/2yUvAScCWC

Mind Your Manors: https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourManorsPodcast/videos

Audio: Wherever Fine Podcasts are sold

Hey Folks! I sat down with lead writer and designer for HMK, Walt McAtee again ran through character creation in HarnMaster Kethira. It's a very long recording and may benefit from being viewed on Youtube, but I'm publishing it here in case it is of value to anyone.

Cheers!

Hey Folks! I sat down with lead writer and designer for HMK, Walt McAtee again ran through character creation in HarnMaster Kethira. It's a very long recording and may benefit from being viewed on Youtube, but I'm publishing it here in case it is of value to anyone.

Cheers!

Today I'm joined by Brent Bailey, editor and one of the writers for this quarter's HarnQuest. Articles in this issue include Parios, a mining keep town in Melderyn. An article about mining in Harn, and last but not least, a Gargun colony on the Ilvir Trail - Huxuth!

Links: HarnQuest: https://columbiagames.com/harnworld/harnquest/

CGI Harn Products: https://secure.columbiagames.com/products/Harn

https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourManorsPodcast/videos

Audio: Wherever Fine Podcasts are sold

Leader Writer and Designer Walt McAtee joins me to talk about the new release of HarnMaster: Roleplaying in the World of Kethira (AKA HMK).

HarnMaster Kethira: https://www.kelestia.com/harnmaster

Other things mentioned:

N. Robin Crossby's "On Divinity": https://www.kelestia.com/node/318

Free stuff from Kelestia Productions: https://www.kelestia.com/freestuff

Bill Gant's 5e Harn: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/en/product/292441/5e-harn http://myarmoury.com/home.php

Mind Your Manors: https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourManorsPodcast/videos

Audio: Wherever Fine Podcasts are sold

I sat down with lead designer Walt McAtee and Andy Gibson to discuss The Divine Mysteries, religion, and the impact on daily life in HarnMaster Kethira. HarnMaster Kethira: https://www.kelestia.com/harnmaster Kelestia Discord: / discord Mind Your Manors: https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com/ YT: / @mindyourmanorspodcast Audio: Wherever Fine Podcasts are sold

Dive into the intricate world of Harn as we explore the latest updates in HarnQuest Q2. Join host Kerry Dolan and guests Rick Ivansek and Brent Bailey for an in-depth breakdown of new occupation articles, settlements, and maps. Whether you are a long-time fan of the setting or a Game Master looking for realistic medieval inspiration, this episode covers everything you need to enhance your tabletop campaign.

We begin with a massive 14-page exploration of the Masons Guild. The team discusses the deep research that went into this article, from the specific terminology of stonecutting to the realities of medieval construction sites. You will learn about the seasonal nature of masonry work and how to incorporate specialized NPCs like the master masons of Dyrisa into your story. We also look at the included quarry expansion, providing practical tools for GMs to bring a working construction yard to life.

The conversation then shifts to the settlement of Cosyuh Keep in Melderyn. This 18-page article offers a unique perspective on the role of a Sheriff in the Harn setting, focusing on non-hereditary appointments and the complex legal systems of the Shire Courts. We also dive into the expansion for the Hooded Raven Inn, which hides a fascinating mystery involving an ancient cult and a local secret society.

To wrap up, we check out the latest Atlas Harnica maps for the Horadir region. This episode is packed with world-building lore and adventure hooks designed to make your game world feel more authentic and lived-in.

Chapters

@0:00 Intro and HarnQuest Q2 Overview

@2:50 The Masons Guild Occupation Article

@5:40 Historical Realism in Medieval Masonry

@8:20 Construction Sites and Seasonal Work

@11:15 The Mason Shop in Darissa

@14:00 Quarrying Operations and Adventure Hooks

@16:45 Settlement Profile: Kosia Keep

@19:30 Sheriffs and Law in Melderyn

@22:10 Unique Architecture and Shire Halls

@25:00 The Hooded Raven Inn Expansion

@27:40 Secret Societies and Ancient Cults

@30:00 New Maps and Future Releases

@31:27 End of Chat

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I had a chat with Richard Luschek to discuss the extensive amount of new art he was creating for the Evael kickstarter. This one is best viewed on Youtube https://youtu.be/4li5a5EyG_A

In part 2 of my discussion with Rob Barnes and Kerry Mould, we discuss the upcoming Kingdom of Evael book from Columbia Games. In this video we dig into the factions and characters found within.

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/columbiagames/harnworld-kingdom-of-evael

Columbia Games: https://columbiagames.com

In part 1 of my discussion with Rob Barnes and Kerry Mould, we discuss the upcoming Kingdom of Evael book from Columbia Games. In this video we dig into the region and the various locales included in this set of articles.

Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/columbiagames/harnworld-kingdom-of-evael

Columbia Games: https://columbiagames.com

We're back with Brent Bailey and Richard Luschek to discuss the quarterly HarnQuest release. This quarter there is a whopper of an article filled with Harnic Folklore as well as two map squares.

HarnQuest 2026 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/columbiagames/harnquest-2026

Find Richard's youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@video36/videos

Today I'm chatting with Brent Bailey and Marc Renouf. We're discussing the upcoming HQ release which includes The Silver Conspiracy and the frontier settlement of Stimos.

Links: HarnQuest: https://columbiagames.com/harnworld/harnquest/

CGI Harn Products: https://secure.columbiagames.com/products/Harn

https://www.mindyourmanorscast.com/

YT: https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourManorsPodcast/videos

Audio: Wherever Fine Podcasts are sold