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The quiet town of Littleville erupts into chaos. A confrontation with Father Marcos turns violent, sparking a desperate flight through backyards and alleys as cult followers give chase. Rhonda is nearly lost, Daniel is gravely wounded, and the crew is forced to make impossible choices under pressure. Elias sets fire to a mechanic’s shop. Emma Jane calms a panicking dog in the middle of a chase. And Vincent makes a devastating decision that shatters him.

Some will fall. Some will run. And some, just barely, will survive.

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Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Vincent, played by Arcturus
• Elias, played by Michael
• Emma-Jane, played by Meg
• Daniel, played by Todd

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

In this climactic conclusion, the Travelers confront their fate in the heart of San Francisco. With no path left but forward, Katherine seizes her last chance to hold the Radiant Shepherd accountable, Luke grapples with a dark legacy, and Ryan faces the difficult role of keeping their bonds strong amid impossible choices. At The Ascendant Tower, the final showdown reveals shocking truths about the Luminaries' reach and their twisted vision. Lives are forever changed as each Traveler is forced to reckon with the true cost of their journey.

Thank you for joining us for Season 1. Don’t miss this powerful finale, and stay tuned for a heartfelt epilogue with Ryan!

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

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In this gripping first part of the finale, the Travelers are finally in San Francisco. Katherine confronts her painful past and Ryan tries to keep her grounded, meanwhile Luke faces his father’s dangerous ambitions firsthand. Soon, all paths lead to the imposing Ascendant Tower, where the Travelers get an unsettling introduction to the Radiant Shepherd and the depths of the Luminaries' influence. Tensions escalate as Katherine gets her chance to confront the man she holds responsible for her son's fate.

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

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⁠https://beacons.ai/electricstatepod⁠

The Travelers' journey takes a dangerous turn as they near San Francisco. A tense car chase unfolds when mysterious SUVs begin following them, resulting in a shocking abduction that leaves Luke separated from the group. As Katherine and Ryan regroup, they uncover startling information about Luke’s father and his ties to the enigmatic Radiant Shepherd. With new revelations at hand, the Travelers must brace for what's to come as they close in on their ultimate destination.

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

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⁠https://beacons.ai/electricstatepod⁠

The travelers rescue Ryan from a barn after his close encounter with a large drone. After a quick reminder about the dangers of the world, they head north, stopping in Fresno for supplies before reaching a beautiful beach. It’s the perfect spot for Ryan to capture that dream photo for his family. The group relaxes, talks, and laughs around a campfire—our version of the classic "Anime beach episode"—as they gear up for the final push to San Francisco.

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

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⁠https://beacons.ai/electricstatepod⁠

In this episode, Luke has a strange and puzzling morning encounter at the diner with Gladys, leaving him uncertain if he saw her or perhaps her twin. The Travelers finally set a course out of Bakersfield, but a nearly deserted gas station, staffed by an elderly worker, presents new challenges. Ryan’s curiosity draws him into an unusual game with a massive, smiling drone—a game that seems far more complicated than expected.

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg
• Imani, played by Naya

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

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⁠https://beacons.ai/electricstatepod⁠

The episode opens with Luke having his own encounter with George and Gladys that leaves him unnerved. Afterward, the Travelers find themselves in a tense standoff with a gang called the Oil Rats as they desperately try to escape Bakersfield. A risky negotiation with the gang’s leader, Rusty Ray, tests the group's resolve. As tensions rise, the Travelers must decide how far they’re willing to go to fix their car and continue their journey—at a cost far greater than expected.

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg
• Imani, played by Naya

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

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⁠https://beacons.ai/electricstatepod⁠

At the Dustbowl Diner, the Travelers' encounter with the strange owner, George, takes a dark turn when Ryan is taken to the kitchen and nearly trapped. With Harold's help, they manage to escape, only to face more unsettling offers of "help" the next morning. As tensions rise, Luke and Imani make a bold decision: it’s time to steal a vehicle and get out.

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg
• Imani, played by Naya

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

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⁠https://beacons.ai/electricstatepod⁠

Stranded on the outskirts of Bakersfield, the Travelers struggle to get their car started, watching helplessly as Katherine is driven away by her husband. With no help from passing vehicles, they are forced to walk into a desolate and eerie city. There, they find refuge at a peculiar motel, The Roadside Rest, run by the unsettlingly cheerful Gladys Johnson. As tensions simmer between Katherine and her husband, a mysterious warning from Gladys leaves an ominous feeling hanging in the air.

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg
• Imani, played by Naya

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

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⁠https://beacons.ai/electricstatepod⁠

In this episode of, the Travelers successfully navigate the unsettling encounter with the neuroscape-entranced construction workers blocking their path. However, as they continue their journey, tensions rise when Katherine realizes that her estranged husband has been following them in his own car.

A few hours down the road, the Travelers' vehicle begins to smoke, forcing them to pull over as the engine overheats. With nowhere else to turn, Katherine decides to confront her husband, seeking both his help and closure. But the encounter takes a dark turn when he locks her in his car and begins driving toward the city of Bakersfield, determined to stop her at any cost.

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg
• Imani, played by Naya

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

Welcome to The Electric State: The Path to Dawn, a gripping tabletop roleplaying podcast led by GM Maia. Set in a dystopian, alternate 1997, our Travelers are drawn together by fate, each with a mysterious reason to reach San Francisco. In this first episode, we are introduced to our cast of characters, learning their individual motivations and secrets.

Join us every week as we explore a world where technology and reality blur, and the quest for meaning drives our characters through a landscape of danger and discovery.

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg
• Imani, played by Naya

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

The morning after being stranded in Littleville, the crew's hopes for a quick car repair are dashed. They discover their vehicle was sabotaged, and the local mechanic, Jimmy, will only help if they get approval from the town's enigmatic leader, Father Marcos. As some members seek out help and answers, uncovering unsettling truths about the town's undercurrents and its "Church of the Angels," their visit to Father Marcos takes a dark turn. A demand to use neurocasters leads to a hostile confrontation, forcing a desperate shift to a new escape plan just as an unknown threat speeds their way.

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Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Vincent, played by Arcturus
• Elias, played by Michael
• Emma-Jane, played by Meg
• Daniel, played by Todd

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

Subscribe to Maia’s Game Room, an anthology of cinematic TTRPG stories with immersive sound, tight editing, and emotional roleplay. New system each season.

The crew's journey continues as they drive into the twilight, sharing stories and anxieties. A tense encounter with mysterious, four-legged machines on a deserted road forces a quick escape. Running low on gas, they stop at a remote station where a seemingly helpful attendant, Betty, grows suspicious of Emma Jane's well-being, leading to a charged confrontation. After a stressful pit stop, the group pushes on, only for their Land Rover to break down just as they reach the outskirts of the eerily quiet town of Littleville. They find a closed mechanic shop and a potentially vacant motel, but as night truly falls and the power cuts out, they spot unsettling figures in the darkness.

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Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Vincent, played by Arcturus
• Elias, played by Michael
• Emma-Jane, played by Meg
• Daniel, played by Todd

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

The team receives their mission: sabotage Happy Cool’s merger with Sentre and destroy the Mode 6 prototype before it goes live. But before they can hit the road, secrets surface. Daniel fights with his ex over their daughter’s treatment, only to witness Julia’s violent neurocaster episode firsthand. Emma-Jane buys Vincent’s silence—and later, leaks mission info to her contact. Elias repairs relationships and machinery alike, while Vincent is jumped by three desperate men who steal his stash. As the team departs, a chilling voicemail from Julia reminds us what’s truly at stake.

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Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Vincent, played by Arcturus
• Elias, played by Michael
• Emma-Jane, played by Meg
• Daniel, played by Todd

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing

In 1990s Austin, Texas, Daniel Collins assembles a team for a job against Sentre. The team includes Vincent Aldritch, Emma-Jane Collier, and Elias Bonny, each with their own motivations and skills.

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Vincent, played by Arcturus
• Elias, played by Michael
• Emma-Jane, played by Meg
• Daniel, played by Todd

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing

In this optional prelude episode, we follow Elias Bonny—a mechanic and demolitionist with steady hands and a storm behind his eyes. Haunted by what he’s lost and what he’s done, Elias spends his days surrounded by broken machines and unspoken truths. But even the past, when buried deep, has a way of calling back.

This prelude is not required to enjoy the main campaign, but it offers deeper insight into the Travelers of Operation Firewall.

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Led by GM Maia

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing

In this optional prelude episode, we meet two Travelers whose paths are already set on a quiet collision course. Emma-Jane Collier is a master manipulator with charm sharp enough to draw blood. Daniel Collins is a former psychiatrist turned fixer, driven by a need to make things right. When desperation meets control, something always gives.

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Led by GM Maia

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The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing

In this optional prelude episode, we step into the world of Vincent Aldritch—the team's getaway driver, a man with a polished exterior and a past he keeps tightly sealed. Before the mission begins, take a quiet ride through a memory that shaped everything that followed.

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This prelude is not required to enjoy the main campaign, but it offers deeper insight into the Travelers of Operation Firewall.

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Led by GM Maia

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

Join the cast and Game Master for a full recap of Electric State: The Path to Dawn Season 1! We dive into each character’s journey, the memorable moments that defined the season, and the challenges of bringing this story to life. The Game Master answers fan questions on the story, unique mechanics, and behind-the-screen decisions, revealing what went into crafting the world and guiding character choices. Plus, we explore hints about what might come next.

Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Ryan, played by Arcturus
• Luke, played by Serge
• Katherine, played by Meg

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

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⁠https://beacons.ai/electricstatepod⁠

Littleville is burning.

After a harrowing confrontation, the crew races to escape with their lives—and whatever pieces of themselves they can carry. With cultists closing in, Rhonda missing, and Daniel bleeding out, trust is strained and time is running out. They don’t all leave intact. But they do leave.

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Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Vincent, played by Arcturus
• Elias, played by Michael
• Emma-Jane, played by Meg
• Daniel, played by Todd

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

Join the cast of Operation Firewall for a deep dive into the emotional rollercoaster that was Season 2 of our Electric State RPG actual play. In this talk back session, the players and Game Master decompress, celebrate, and reflect on the intense journey they shared.

What moment hit the hardest? Was it Daniel's shocking decision outside the Happy Cool building? Or Emma Jane's unexpected moment of calm in the middle of chaos?

Thanks for joining us on this incredible ride!

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Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Vincent, played by Arcturus
• Elias, played by Michael
• Emma-Jane, played by Meg
• Daniel, played by Todd

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

The crew reaches Pacifica. A guarded facility. A final chance to expose the truth. What they find inside isn’t resistance—it’s invitation. The doors open too easily. The silence hums with something waiting.

And beneath it all, trust begins to crack. No more warnings. No more resets. This is the end of the mission.

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Led by GM Maia

Cast:

• Vincent, played by Arcturus
• Elias, played by Michael
• Emma-Jane, played by Meg
• Daniel, played by Todd

The Electric State is a tabletop roleplaying game based on the evocative art and world created by ⁠Simon Stålenhag⁠. Dive into a world where the remnants of a broken society and advanced technology intertwine, guiding our Travelers through a narrative of survival, hope, and mystery.

The Electric State RPG by Free League Publishing.

Content Warning: Graphic Violence, Body Horror, Psychological Horror, Paranoia, Kidnapping & Hostage Situations, Supernatural & Cosmic Horror, Arachnophobia, Strong Language, Depictions of Pain & Injury

The night is far from over. Wounded, betrayed, and on the run, Oliver Valentine barrels through the streets of Chicago with a mysterious suitcase chained to his wrist. With his car sabotaged and enemies closing in from all sides, the simple delivery has devolved into a desperate fight for survival. Caught between a ruthless crime family and a group of unnervingly professional pursuers, Oliver's only hope is to reach the ominous OmniCorp Tower before the clock strikes twelve.

Led by GM [Maia Wilson](https://bit.ly/maiasgameroom)

Player: [Michael](https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social)

Sound design & Editing: Maia Wilson

Game: [Liminal Horror](https://liminalhorrorrpg.com/)

Content Warning: Graphic Violence, Body Horror, Psychological Horror, Paranoia, Kidnapping & Hostage Situations, Supernatural & Cosmic Horror, Arachnophobia, Strong Language, Depictions of Pain & Injury

On the last night of the year, professional runner Oliver Valentine takes on one last job. The pay is too good to refuse, the task deceptively simple: deliver a suitcase by midnight. But the city comes alive with hunters and the simple delivery becomes a desperate fight for survival.

Led by GM Maia Wilson

Player: Michael

Sound design & Editing: Maia Wilson

Game: Liminal Horror

Two siblings sworn to protect order. One secret that could destroy it. Iron Rising is our co-op Starforged story told in full collaboration between its two players.

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In the hierarchical metropolis of Hyperion City, the Gold caste rules from gleaming towers while the Reds toil in the shadows below. Selene and Dorian Kelvarus serve the system that raised them—but when one of them begins to question its perfection, the foundation of their world starts to crack.

Episodes 1 & 2 premiere Thurs, December 4, 2025.

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Players

1. Maia Wilson
2. Michael Gilbert

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Game: Ironsworn Starforged

A Note From Maia: This is a special feed drop episode featuring our friends at the Many Sided Network! I'm excited to share the first episode of Our Lives in the Wood from the podcast Tales Yet Told.

Episode Content Warnings: Human Transformation into animals, conversations around gender, Horse sounds, Breaking Glass, Isolation, Apocalyptic Scenarios, Family Drama, Betrayal, Mentions of use of excessive force by police.

Original Episode Description: November 12, 85 AE. 3 weeks after the Oak Creek Incident, Sunday and Thursday are holed up in Sunday’s basement after a surprise changeling attack on the thrown-together street clinic Sunday volunteered at. They didn’t make it unscathed. It is already too late for Sunday, and both of them know it. Now, Thursday spends his days keeping his sibling company before the Stranger’s Curse finally takes her.

Episode Credits:

• Host: Kendrick "Kendo" Smith (playing Thursday)
• Guest: Amihan (playing Sunday)
• Cover Art Illustration by: Kendrick "Kendo" Smith
• Editing and Sound Design: Kendrick "Kendo" Smith
• Music and SFX from: Epidemic Sound
• TTRPG System: The Time We Have by Elliot Davis
• The Many Sided Network

Related Links

• https://www.talesyettold.com
• https://bsky.app/profile/talesyettold.com

A routine investigation spirals fast as Selene and Dorian chase their first real lead into the Blue District. Nothing goes to plan, and the cracks in their perfect record start to widen.

==CAST==

• Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.social
• Michael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social

==COMPANION BLOG==

https://starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/iron-rising-episode-2-false-start/

==THE GAME==

https://tomkinpress.com/pages/ironsworn-starforged

In the shining metropolis of Hyperion City, two Golds enforce the order that built their world—until cracks begin to show beneath the polish.

==CAST==

• Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.social
• Michael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social

==COMPANION BLOG==

https://starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/iron-rising-episode-1-order-is-gold/

==THE GAME==

https://tomkinpress.com/pages/ironsworn-starforged

Selene and Dorian push the investigation as far as it will go, only to find themselves locked in a tense deadlock. The hunt pauses, not because it’s over, but because both sides are waiting to see who blinks first.

==CAST==

• Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.social
• Michael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social

==COMPANION BLOG==

https://starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/iron-rising-episode-6-stalemate/

==THE GAME==

https://tomkinpress.com/pages/ironsworn-starforged

This episode explores the secret pasts of the Kelvarus siblings through two defining flashbacks. In the Violet District, Selene reveals a hidden desire to be as unburdened as a legendary "Sable" during a private meeting with the artist Kaelle (KAY-elle). Simultaneously, the origins of Dorian’s bond with the Red leader, Ross, are unmasked during a high-stakes game at the Pulse Lounge, where a fateful wager binds them to the impending "Fool's Gambit".

==CAST==

• Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.social
• Michael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social

==COMPANION BLOG==

https://starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/iron-rising-episode-5-the-fools-gambit/

==THE GAME==

https://tomkinpress.com/pages/ironsworn-starforged

While Selene celebrates a breakthrough in the hunt for the Red leader, Dorian faces the mounting pressure of a secret that could shatter the trust between the Kelvarus siblings. As they prepare to leave Hyperion City for the derelict dreadnought Calypso, a deep-dive into surveillance data brings them face-to-face with an impossible truth.

==CAST==

• Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.social
• Michael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social

==COMPANION BLOG==

https://starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/iron-rising-episode-4-my-brothers-lie/

==THE GAME==

https://tomkinpress.com/pages/ironsworn-starforged

A failed hack leaves Dorian in critical condition. As Selene stabilizes him, a digital ghost from the past reveals the android uprising is personal.

==CAST==

• Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.social
• Michael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social

==COMPANION BLOG==

https://starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/iron-rising-episode-3-system-shock

==THE GAME==

https://tomkinpress.com/pages/ironsworn-starforged

Trapped in the icy silence of the Venture following their violent fallout, the Kelvarus siblings attempt to navigate their fractured bond through peace offerings and guidance from home. As they approach the derelict Calypso, a confession about the target’s true nature forces them to confront whether duty to the state outweighs the loyalty of blood.

==CAST==

• Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.social
• Michael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social

==COMPANION BLOG==

https://starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/iron-rising-episode-7-peace-offerings/

==THE GAME==

https://tomkinpress.com/pages/ironsworn-starforged

Everything comes to a head as Selene and Dorian stand at the edge of a choice that will define who they are beyond rank, family, and doctrine. 

==CAST==

• Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.social
• Michael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social

==COMPANION BLOG==

https://starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/iron-rising-episode-8-the-choice/

==THE GAME==

https://tomkinpress.com/pages/ironsworn-starforged

Content warning: Death of a child (temporary), supernatural horror, body horror (rabbit imagery), childhood trauma, suffocation/death imagery, stress-induced panic.

Synopsis: Summer, 1908. Deep in the Appalachian woods, three children play at being musketeers, throwing bang snaps and building a secret fort around a rabbit-shaped stone. Then one snap changes everything.

Cast

• Maia Wilson: Gamemaster / Narrator / Editor
• Andrew Park: as W.E. Whaley
• Michael Gilbert: as Ezekiel “Zeke” Greene

Music by Guillermo Cueva

Credit: Set in the world of the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG by Monte Cook Games / DeepNerd Media, adapted to Liminal Horror for this miniseries

Disclaimer: Best Leave Them Ghosts Alone is a mini series for the Maia's Game Room podcast and is not affiliated with Goblin Archives, DeepNerd Media, or Monte Cook Games

Content warning: Emotional neglect of a child (implied), mild peril, no graphic violence or death.

Synopsis: This prologue is an unscripted "origin story" designed to build the emotional bond between the characters as children. It establishes the childhood friendship and blood pact that will haunt these same individuals as they return home as adults following a tragic event.

While this origin story provides deep context for the characters' bonds, it is an optional listen before the main series begins.

Cast

• Maia Wilson: Gamemaster / Narrator / Editor
• Andrew Park: as W.E. Whaley
• Michael Gilbert: as Ezekiel “Zeke” Greene

Music by Guillermo Cueva

Credit: Set in the world of the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG by Monte Cook Games / DeepNerd Media, adapted to Liminal Horror for this miniseries

Disclaimer: Best Leave Them Ghosts Alone is a mini series for the Maia's Game Room podcast and is not affiliated with Goblin Archives, DeepNerd Media, or Monte Cook Games

Step into the shadows of Appalachia. A new standalone horror story steeped in the world of Old Gods of Appalachia.

A childhood promise. A blood debt. And something ancient waiting in the dark, hungry and patient. This is an unofficial actual play story from Maia's Game Room, played using the brutal, tension-filled Liminal Horror system.

► First two episodes arrive May 14th, 2026.

Cast

• Maia Wilson: Gamemaster / Narrator / Editor
• Andrew Park: as W.E. Whaley
• Michael Gilbert: as Ezekiel “Zeke” Greene

Music by Guillermo Cueva

Credit: Set in the world of the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG by Monte Cook Games / DeepNerd Media, adapted to Liminal Horror for this miniseries

Disclaimer: Best Leave Them Ghosts Alone is a mini series for the Maia's Game Room podcast and is not affiliated with Goblin Archives, DeepNerd Media, or Monte Cook Games

A year after the Kaiju first breached the Blockade, Pilot Ana Rossi and her sister Helia, the Engineer, are the sharp edge of Hiberia's spear. This is a story about the ultimate cost of survival, where the sisters sacrifice everything to hold back the tide of extinction.

This audio drama is an edited, immersive retelling of a completed solo tabletop game session.

Home is a solo role-playing game where you create and play out a tragic arc of a Pilot, their Mech, and the world they are fighting to protect. It is a game of inevitable loss, where you write down details—your "Home," its "Locations," and your Pilot's "Connections".

CAST

• Narrator (Player): Maia Wilson
• Voice of Ana Rossi: Gaby from Looking for Mom TTRPG
• Voice of Helia Rossi: Rosalie Mullican

THE GAME

https://deep-dark-games.itch.io/home

Step behind the scenes of Iron Rising Season 1 as the cast dissects the devastating conclusion to our Starforged actual play. In this talkback, we dive deep into the creative "bleed" and emotional exhaustion of the finale, exploring how the sibling bond between Dorian and Selene fractured under the weight of duty and ideology.

We also discuss our evolution from heavy session prep to a more fluid, "fast and loose" style, the mechanical challenges of inevitable PvP, and the world-building tools that brought the districts of Hyperion City to life.

==CAST==

• Maia Wilson: https://bsky.app/profile/maiasgameroom.bsky.social
• Michael Gilbert: https://bsky.app/profile/morkallgm.bsky.social

==COMPANION BLOG==

https://starforged-iron-rising.bearblog.dev/iron-rising-episode-8-the-choice/

==THE GAME==

https://tomkinpress.com/pages/ironsworn-starforged

Content warning: Grief, funeral setting, ghostly apparition, supernatural dread.

Synopsis: Two men, bound by a childhood promise, return to their hometown for a funeral. But the old fort in the woods calls them back. And in the clearing where they once played, a voice from the past speaks – and an old debt stirs.

Cast

• Maia Wilson: Gamemaster / Narrator / Editor
• Andrew Park: as W.E. Whaley
• Michael Gilbert: as Ezekiel “Zeke” Greene

Music by Guillermo Cueva

Credit: Set in the world of the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG by Monte Cook Games / DeepNerd Media, adapted to Liminal Horror for this miniseries

Disclaimer: Best Leave Them Ghosts Alone is a mini series for the Maia's Game Room podcast and is not affiliated with Goblin Archives, DeepNerd Media, or Monte Cook Games

Content warning: Supernatural bargaining, temporary child death (off-screen reversal), body horror (rabbit imagery), stress, panic.

Synopsis: In the dark of the Appalachian woods, a creature offers a second chance – at a price. Two children must decide how far they will go for a friend. Decades later, a funeral brings them home. But some bargains are never truly paid.

Cast

• Maia Wilson: Gamemaster / Narrator / Editor
• Andrew Park: as W.E. Whaley
• Michael Gilbert: as Ezekiel “Zeke” Greene

Music by Guillermo Cueva

Credit: Set in the world of the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG by Monte Cook Games / DeepNerd Media, adapted to Liminal Horror for this miniseries

Disclaimer: Best Leave Them Ghosts Alone is a mini series for the Maia's Game Room podcast and is not affiliated with Goblin Archives, DeepNerd Media, or Monte Cook Games