Explore every episode of the podcast Rocks and Runelords
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Final Episode | 26 Feb 2023 | 00:55:20 | |
We wrap up the final episode of Rocks and Runelords and send off our heroes into the wild unknown. Something else happens that may foreshadow a future enemy in a future show, so don't miss this sometimes reminiscent episode as we send off 3 of our favorite characters. For future announcements, please join our discord: https://discord.gg/PfsxtSH For Age of Heroes on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/backpationet For Age of Heroes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqDyLbyum18N8hKikxe6CpQ For our Patreon and the new world building podcast: https://www.patreon.com/backpationetwork | |||
| Finale Live Stream - Episode 4 of 4 | 12 Oct 2022 | 00:40:51 | |
Join us for the beginning of the end! We had a blast the last 3 years, and we're sad to see this story come to a close, but we ARE excited to start a new journey soon. For those of you who joined us a few Saturdays ago heard the announcement that we didn't have much of an announcement. Let us know what you'd like to hear. BPN is moving away from the Pathfinder IP and looking to explore new realms. We have a few ideas, but we'd love to know what you'd enjoy most hearing from the Back Patio crew. The best place is to join us on Discord: | |||
| Finale Live Stream - Episode 3 of 4 | 12 Oct 2022 | 01:00:40 | |
Join us for the beginning of the end! We had a blast the last 3 years, and we're sad to see this story come to a close, but we ARE excited to start a new journey soon. For those of you who joined us a few Saturdays ago heard the announcement that we didn't have much of an announcement. Let us know what you'd like to hear. BPN is moving away from the Pathfinder IP and looking to explore new realms. We have a few ideas, but we'd love to know what you'd enjoy most hearing from the Back Patio crew. The best place is to join us on Discord: | |||
| Finale Live Stream - Episode 2 of 4 | 12 Oct 2022 | 01:01:12 | |
Join us for the beginning of the end! We had a blast the last 3 years, and we're sad to see this story come to a close, but we ARE excited to start a new journey soon. For those of you who joined us a few Saturdays ago heard the announcement that we didn't have much of an announcement. Let us know what you'd like to hear. BPN is moving away from the Pathfinder IP and looking to explore new realms. We have a few ideas, but we'd love to know what you'd enjoy most hearing from the Back Patio crew. The best place is to join us on Discord: | |||
| Finale Live Stream - Episode 1 of 4 | 07 Sep 2022 | 00:56:56 | |
Join us for the beginning of the end! We had a blast the last 3 years, and we're sad to see this story come to a close, but we ARE excited to start a new journey soon. For those of you who joined us a few Saturdays ago heard the announcement that we didn't have much of an announcement. Let us know what you'd like to hear. BPN is moving away from the Pathfinder IP and looking to explore new realms. We have a few ideas, but we'd love to know what you'd enjoy most hearing from the Back Patio crew. The best place is to join us on Discord: | |||
| Episode 185 - The Not-So-Calm Before the Storm | 03 Aug 2022 | 00:52:10 | |
The penultimate episode of Rocks and Runelords is here. Join the party as the journey to the Pinnacle of Avarice comes to an end, and they look towards the Eye of Avarice and Karzoug. Be sure to join our discord to ensure any updates for the Final Episode: discord.gg/jPSxmwf Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: | |||
| Episode 184 - Rage From The Past | 27 Jul 2022 | 00:53:39 | |
The group is back, recording TOGETHER in the same room... As far as the party, well there's a few Giants, a Lamia, and a Blade Wall... The adventurers are in a predicament, separated from each other. Nearing the end of the Pinnacle of Avarice, with this Lamia Queen in the way of their next objective, Karzoug, the past comes back to try and stop them. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 183- Slaughtering the Demon | 20 Jul 2022 | 00:54:40 | |
Safi leads the way this week in the fight versus the Slaughter Demon. Listen in as Wes attempts to flip the table and mic stand. We're getting closer to the final fight versus Karzoug, but you're all caught up already...right? | |||
| Episode 182- We're Back! - Intro to a Slaughterhouse | 13 Jul 2022 | 00:46:38 | |
We're Back! And it's not without pains. After two attempts at recording 182, losing both attempts, and slaughtering 3 giants 6 times, we decided to hand-wave the giant fight. Nothing super interesting happened in the fights, just some rolling, crits from Hadassa and rakes from Villentre. Those poor poor giants. We now bring you the follow-up to that fight and we move on in the story! Join us for the Slaughterhouse 3 and the continuation of Rocks and Runelords to the inevitable conclusion. | |||
| Special Episode 4 (181) - Fallen Star | 06 Jul 2022 | 00:24:45 | |
Taking a break from the gameplay, Alicia gives us a deep dive into the background of Hadassa. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Special Episode 3 (180) - Sliding Behind Susan | 29 Jun 2022 | 01:31:15 | |
With Squeak defeated, the party is granted access to the cave underneath the pool. What horrors await them in this treacherous cavern? Does an axe even need to breath under water? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Special Episode 2 (179) - Squeak's Challenge | 08 Jun 2022 | 01:14:30 | |
In this special episode, the 4 new adventurers come face to face with Squeak, a colossal alligator, and must defeat it in order to continue forward. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Special Episode (178) - Debtors of Vanak | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:53:28 | |
In this special episode, meet 4 new adventurers working to pay off the debt they have accrued from Vanak. Thanks to Mike, Jamie & Alicia to join us on this adventure. R&R will be back to a regular release schedule soon. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 177 - Flight of the Hadassa | 25 May 2022 | 00:57:52 | |
Hadassa's battle with the Storm Giants rages on, as Villentre has split to handle the lady in green himself. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 176 - Down the Corridor | 18 May 2022 | 00:54:25 | |
How will the party escape the maze of horrors, and what other perils wait for them in the Pinnacle of Avarice? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 175 - The A-maze-ing Adventure | 11 May 2022 | 00:55:47 | |
The herald of Caiden Caylen has attacked Safi. Safi has cast a miracle to free it from its bondage. Will Safi be able to save this herald? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 174 - The Hole in the Tower | 04 May 2022 | 01:03:10 | |
The adventurers have stepped through the golden portal, not knowing where it will take them. Safi emerges to see a wall, two guards, and a coliseum full of giants. Is the rest of the party behind him, and where will they go from here? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 173 - The Doors of the Pinnacle | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:57:07 | |
The battle with the Warden of the Rune continues. Karzoug's image searches for the adventurers, as they are surrounded by Wardens of Wind while a third creature, unknown to all but Hadassa watches from atop the clouds. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 172 - Warden of the Rune | 20 Apr 2022 | 01:07:12 | |
The party's battle with the Warden of the Rune has just begun, and the incendiary cloud is all that is between them and the gargantuan giant. As the heat of battle rages on, how will the party continue in the Pinnacle with Karzoug aware of their presence? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 171 - Phantoms of Karzoug | 13 Apr 2022 | 01:08:41 | |
The battle with the Wardens of the Wind is over, and the adventurers continue their search in the Pinnacle of Avarice. Karzoug, and his minions are everywhere. Does he know that the heroes are here? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 170 - The Ramp of Giants | 06 Apr 2022 | 01:00:29 | |
The ascent into the Pinnacle of Avarice has begun, and immediately it is met with violence. Out of nowhere a large boulder smashes above the heads of the adventurers, and they turn their sights on the giants that threw it. Upon inspection, though, these are no ordinary giants. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 169 - Before the Pinnacle | 30 Mar 2022 | 01:09:33 | |
With the hidden beast felled, the party makes their final preparations before the journey into the Pinnacle of Avarice. Is Karzoug aware of this party's presence, and what awaits them on the other side of the barrier? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 168 - The Hidden Beast | 23 Mar 2022 | 01:12:00 | |
The Hidden Beast knows the adventurers are on the prowl for him. Will Morgiv lead them directly to the beast, or is this a trap? How will they fare against this creature who has oppressed all of spared here in Xin-Shalast? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 167 - Day of the Dead | 16 Mar 2022 | 01:03:02 | |
Three undead creatures stare down at the adventurers in this cave under the city of Xin-shalast. How will they fare against these vampiric foes? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 166 - Against the Ropes | 09 Mar 2022 | 00:45:33 | |
The Sihedron Ring is nearly in their grasps. Gamigin is away from the party, preparing to unleash something against them. As he prepares Hadassa begins to make her move. How will this battle conclude, and will they get the so needed ring? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 165 - Gamigin's Stand | 02 Mar 2022 | 00:57:20 | |
The Scarlet Walkers have fallen, and Gamigin is alone in the Heptaric Locus. The adventurers set their sights on his ring; will they be able to retrieve it? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 164 - The Heptaric Locus | 23 Feb 2022 | 00:57:48 | |
Stuck between an open space and a building full of Lamias, the party finds itself needing to travel the streets of Xin-Shalast to get to the Ice Demon in the Heptaric Locus. Once they get there, only Karzoug knows what they will find inside. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 163 - On the Chin of Karzoug | 16 Feb 2022 | 01:06:50 | |
Xin-shelast is finally here. This dangerous city is GIANT! What perials await our party as they enter the gates? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 162 - Into The Mountains | 09 Feb 2022 | 01:03:52 | |
The battle for the Stone Giant's freedom continues as Cadrilkasta threatens the party. Safi has some tricks up his sleeve, as Villentre plays the Hero. The journey into the mountains is just beginning. What does this treacherous land have in store? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 161 - Challenging the Mountain God | 02 Feb 2022 | 01:09:50 | |
Finalizing their preparations in Riddleport, Villentre, Hadassa, and Safi decide to begin their journey to Xin-Shelast. Not knowing the exact way, they make a stop in Guiltspur to get as close as they can. Here they meet a god, enslaving Giants, and decide it's time for the forced labor to end. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 160 - A Patron of Riddleport | 26 Jan 2022 | 01:10:33 | |
Judah gives all the information he has about Xin-Shelast, but the path there is still obstructed. The Party spends a few days in Riddleport looking for additional information and supplies for their upcoming journey. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 159 - Hunting for Xin-Shalast | 19 Jan 2022 | 01:01:46 | |
Villentre reunites with Hadassa and Safi, as the clock ticks on a new rune lord rising. They hunt for the traces of Xin-Shalast, and how to get there in one piece. Does Thistletop hold the path, how about Benjen's dad, or will the party need to return to the Library of Jorgenfist? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 158 -Time To Relax | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:48:44 | |
We take a minute to catch up, talk about a new level and spend some well deserved gold. Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 157 - The Sands of Time | 05 Jan 2022 | 00:53:21 | |
The party's time in the Runeforge draws ever closer to the end. How will the party escape, will the sands of time catch up to Hadassa, and what will happen to Thunkhead? Tune in to find out, and to listen to Wes (as Thunkhead) sing some melodious tunes! Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 156 - You're Humongous in the Festering Maze of Sloth | 29 Dec 2021 | 01:06:19 | |
Villentre is tempted by the switches out in front of him, while Hadassa and Safi encounter some dangerously large tentacle creatures. How will the party continue through the maze of sloth? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 155 - Hunting for the Artifact | 22 Dec 2021 | 00:57:24 | |
After Lady Athroxis's revenge, the party believes they have found the exit to the Runeforge, but one thing is preventing them from leaving, Hadassa turning to dust. Safi vows to find a resolution, so they begin the search through the Runeforge for the artifact that can keep Hadassa alive, in the real world. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 154 - Embers of Lady Athroxis | 15 Dec 2021 | 01:03:49 | |
The party searches for a way out of the Runeforge, travelling deep within the depths of the halls of wrath, but something is wrong. Bodies litter the floor, and the once thriving training center and tournament grounds are deadly quiet. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 153 - The Settling Dust | 08 Dec 2021 | 00:58:49 | |
The dust settles in the battle with the Karzoug statue, an unexpected person makes an appearance in the Runeforge, and the party begins searching for a way out, in hopes of finding out more information about what will happen to Hadassa, if she were to successfully leave the forge. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 152 - The Frog, The Weapon, and The Statue | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:51:42 | |
With the orgy of Delvahine ended, the party returns to the Runeforge's well to manufacture the dominant weapon. Which weapon will be chosen, and what will happen now that the party has a dominant weapon? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 151 - Delvahine(s) and Their Loyal Subjects | 24 Nov 2021 | 01:13:53 | |
Villentre kicked down the door in the Shimming Veils of Illusion and was greeted by six succubi all named Delvahine. They use their charm, and subject multiple members of the party to their own personal desires. How will the party handle battling themselves? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 150 - A Wizard and His Clones | 17 Nov 2021 | 00:55:30 | |
The party moves further into the Shimmering Veils of Illusion, and get a bit more detail on where they are, the Runelord situation, and possibly an escape route. Unfortunately, for them, there's a large double door waiting for them. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 149 - Rage Against the Mirrors | 10 Nov 2021 | 01:02:48 | |
In the Shimmering Veils of Pride, the party has encountered two clones of Villentre, hell bent on destroying them all. Will the party survive this Synthesist Onslaught, or will Po be murdered by his best-est friend? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 148 - Mark Twain's Cleave-age | 03 Nov 2021 | 01:08:52 | |
Villentre and Hadassa have to deal with the minions of the succubus. Safi finds some toys that he refuses to put in Villentre's Bag. Villentre takes a dip in the pool, and the party proceeds to the Hall of Pride where they meet two very familiar faces. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 147 - The Blessings of Cayden Cailean | 27 Oct 2021 | 01:05:48 | |
The hallway of lust lies ahead, and two creatures seduce and mock the party. They beckon the party to come and meet their mistress. Who lies behind the velvety curtains? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 146 - The Apostate and the Wine Cellar | 20 Oct 2021 | 01:07:07 | |
The party encounters a portal to another plane in the Hall of Gluttony. Where does this portal go, and will the party enter it, or will the party continue through the Runeforge to find the components for the Dominant Weapon? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 145 - Schrödinger's Lich | 13 Oct 2021 | 01:02:28 | |
Brought to you by Back Patio Network Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: The group's journey in the hallway of gluttony continues, and the party has a created a paradoxical lich dilemma. Did Po make the right decision, or will the party continue to struggle? | |||
| Episode 144 - Waiting to Impale! | 06 Oct 2021 | 00:47:23 | |
The group draws closer to solving the riddle of the Lich, but will they see an end to their struggles? Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 143 - Guardians of the Phylactery! | 29 Sep 2021 | 01:03:26 | |
The struggle with the lich continues, but Safi has everyone successfully hushed--will the Lich find a way around the silence spell? How will the rest of the party deal with this situation? Find out this week! Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 142 - Silence of the Lich | 22 Sep 2021 | 00:58:36 | |
What a crazy episode this week. The group goes toe-to-toe with an angry Lich and only succeeds in making him angrier. Someone make him a PB&J to calm him down. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||
| Episode 141 - Azavan and Ian's Bogus Adventure | 15 Sep 2021 | 01:10:22 | |
This week, our wayward adventurers continue their exploration of the Ravenous Halls of Gluttony, encounter doors of the 'double' and 'secret' variety, and meet a guy named Iaaaaaan. Brought to you by Back Patio Network Brought to you by Back Patio Network Follow us at www.instagram.com/backpationet/ For all network news follow: You can also join us on our discord and get to know us! Discord: | |||