AthraPlay
Exploring the lesser-trod paths of Tolkien's legendarium through role playing games! An RPG actual play podcast featuring adventures in Middle-earth using The One Ring RPG system.
Bonus Episode: The Fellowship Phase - Behind the Scenes
Go behind the scenes as our players talk through our first Fellowship Phase! In this out-of-character conversation, we discuss what the players would like to achieve during this leveling up period, and talk through some of the mechanics. This bonus episode helps to show some of the system behind the narrative events of Episode 16, but is entirely optional.
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James Kaku Pierson - @james.athrabeth.com (Bsk...
Episode 15: The Long Summer
The Fellowship regroups, rests, and recovers after their experience in the Deephide. The Casket of Tears may be gone, but they are left with questions, fears, and doubt…
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James Kaku Pierson - @james.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter) & @stef.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Tori...
Season One Roundtable
The cast sits down to talk about their favorite moments of season one, the origins of their characters, and where the adventure may be going!
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)
Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)
Ve...
Episode 14: The Casket of Tears
The Fellowship nears the Casket of Tears. Can they stop Greythorn from opening it, and releasing the evil within?
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)
Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)
Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twi...
Episode 13: Corruption in the Dark
As the Fellowship delves through the lost dwarven city of Belegost, the corruption of the Casket of Tears begins to become manifest. An ambush turns into a struggle for their lives…
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)
Tori Owens - @_tori...
Episode 12: The Descent
The Fellowship delves deeper into the ruined dwarven stronghold, striving to reach the Casket of Tears, but new horrors await them in the darkness…
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)
Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)
Velvet Drac...
Episode 11: Into the Deephide
The Fellowship has reached the hiding place of the Casket of Tears, but their rivals have gotten there first. Now they must race against time to find a secret path into the dwarven stronghold, before Greythorn can release the Dark Lord…
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midl...
Episode 10: Family Reunion
The Fellowship has arrived in the halls of the dwarves. They’ve come seeking information, but have made a shocking discovery…
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)
Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)
Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitte...
Bonus Episode: The Took Family Movie Night
Unfortunately, due to unforseen circumstances, the next full episode will be delayed till 2/12/25. In the meantime, enjoy some bonus content!
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)
Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)
Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitter)
...Episode 9: Tea With Orcs
The Fellowship has been ambushed by airborne orcs! Will they stand their ground, or will they fall before the Family of the Wasp?
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)
Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)
Velvet Dracos...
Loremaster's Corner: Inside Episode 8
Welcome back to the Loremaster’s Corner, where we go behind the scenes of the recent episodes of AthraPlay! This episode, James discusses Melian, and her role in the campaign, as well as the nature of the series’ villains.
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenort...
Episode 8: The Eyes of Evendim
Following the call of a mysterious voice, the Fellowship encounters an ancient seer. Can they handle the truths that are revealed?
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)
Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)
Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Tw...
Episode 7: Into the Lune
The Fellowship leaves the safety of the Grey Havens and begins their journey north. What new dangers await them in the shadows of the Blue Mountains?
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)
Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twit...
Episode 6: Havens
With the wilderness ahead, the Fellowship seeks council in the Grey Havens, and meets an unlikely ally…
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)
Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)
Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitter)
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Episode 5: The Journey Begins
The Fellowship learns what Greythorn was after, and must make a choice which could determine the fate of Middle-earth…
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)
Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)
Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitter)
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Loremaster’s Corner: Inside Episodes 3 & 4
Welcome back to the Loremaster’s Corner, where we go behind the scenes of the recent episodes of AthraPlay! This time, James is joined by Stef Midlock, the player of Hildigard Took, to talk about the character’s creation, inspirations, and favorite potato recipes!
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenor...
Episode 4: An Ultimatum Answered
Greythorn has arrived at the Took family’s home, promising death if he does not get the book he seeks…
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)
Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)
Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitter)
Credits:
The On...
Episode 3: A Shortcut To Sheep
The Fellowship races to reach the Took family’s hidden library before the mysterious assailants, but danger waits for them on the road…
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)
Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)
Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitter)
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Loremaster’s Corner: Inside Episodes 1 & 2
Pull up a chair and join us in the Loremaster’s Corner to go behind the scenes of the recent episodes of AthraPlay! This week Loremaster James discusses the campaign’s place in the timeline of Middle-earth, and talks about the museum of the Shire, the Mathom-house!
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
St...
Episode 2: Flames and Fog
When mysterious strangers ransack the Mathom-house and take a young Hobbit captive, a fellowship is forged…
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)
Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)
Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitter)
Credits:
The One Ring RPG syst...
Episode 1: Many Paths to Tread
When fate brings together an unlikely fellowship, the safety of all Middle-earth is thrust into their hands…
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James Kaku Pierson - @producerJamesKP (Instagram)
Jude Vais - @jude.athrabeth.com (Bsky)
Nikki Boylan-Currie - birogues.carrd.co
Stef Midlock - @thenorthfour (Instagram & Twitter)
Tori Owens - @_toriello (Instagram) & @toriello_ (Twitter)
Velvet Dracos - @velvetthedragon (Twitter)
Credits:
The One Ring RPG s...
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The One Ring RPG system published by Free League Publishing
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