The Emerald Collective Podcast
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Step back into 1919 Ireland, where four investigators are ensnared in a web of mystery surrounding a chilling murder in the small village of Silvermines, Tipperary. But as they begin the investigation, they uncover a truth most perplexing - the victim was apparently already dead before they were murdered. But... how?
With the investigators briefed on the murder case, their leads bring Ulick and Benson to the police while Charlie and Prof. Miles follow-up on clues relating to the bizarre circumstances surrounding Jack Sullivan's death with the aid of the local library... But someone is following them. Watching them.
With the mysterious stalker revealed, Charlie and Prof. Miles conclude their business in Nenagh and re-join Benson and Ulick, who had a tense encounter with the police sergeant. With evening swiftly approaching, the investigators decide to head to Silvermines; Ulick's home village, and the scene of the crime.
Professor Miles retires for the night, trudging through the rain and darkness to Ulick's house, where his curiosity gets the better of him and he gets to know the Silvermines resident a bit more. Montgomery is left to wonder whether Ulick's stories of the púca are wholly true. And if they are, what would that mean?
Ulick hatches a daring plan to sneak inside the Sullivan household. With Prof. Miles on lookout, they try to find out what the key they found beneath the floorboards unlocked. Meanwhile, back in the library once again, Benson and Charlie discover just how dangerous Silver Nitrate can be...
With new information gleaned from the reporter, Sean Doyle, Benson and Charlie gear up with the necessary tools to explore the mines, but they find themselves in an intense altercation when they return to Silvermines. Meanwhile, Ulick and Monty attempt to confront Peter Houlihan, however, they are intercepted by an unlikely informant, where they learn of An Fear Gealach otherwise known as "The Moonlight Man".
Ulick and Prof. Miles return to the Sullivan house to find Benson in the midst of a forceful interrogation. Can Cathal Sullivan truly be trusted? Meanwhile, Charlie is interested in a new lead and sets a plan in motion that springs the investigators into action. The investigators learn of an informant that could shed some light on the history of the long abandoned mines.
With Charlie at gunpoint, Benson and Ulick try to de-escalate the situation and drag some answers out of Eugene. Some insights into who and what "The Moonlight Man" truly is reveal that there is definitely something sinister happening around the mines. Professor Miles finds out that an elderly resident of the Silvermines was planning on taking a vital clue to their grave. What could the disappearance of a man 3 months ago, and his ...
The investigators discover that the closure of the mines was not for the same reasons as detailed in the newspapers. A far more curious and dangerous reason seems to have fallen through the facts revealed to the public. The group decide to reconvene over pints and whiskey in order to gather their thoughts and sift though the clues they've picked up so far. They deliberate over whether this investigation is teetering on the scientif...
Charlie finds himself in the clutches of an unknown entity, his sanity and life hanging in the balance. The investigators gain a new lead from an eccentric resident of Silvermines. Will the mysteries of The Moonlight Man be finally brought to light?
The investigators glean some useful information from Peter. They also receive something useful to potentially end the mystery of The Moonlight Man. Useful, but also dangerous... Benson advises caution as the group prepare to venture into the mines. On the way up the mountain trail, the group spot something suspicious. Upon closer investigation, suspicion quickly turns to horror!
With Benson shaken after the sudden appearance of something rather unnatural, Charlie attempts to help him through the trauma. Meanwhile, Prof. Miles and Ulick search Eugene's house for potential clues. The rain outside turns into a thunderous downpour as the investigators muse on their plans. With a goal in mind, the group press on towards the mines to solve this mystery once and for all.
The investigators find themselves in the abandoned site office on the mining site in Silvermines, where Ulick swiftly discovers that it is not quite as abandoned as they thought. The others search for clues within the run down shack, but in the midst of the wailing storm outside, something finds them instead...
In the aftermath of the ambush in the long since abandoned cabin, the investigators ready themselves to plunge into the mines where something far more evil and powerful than that of which they've encountered thus far dwells. Navigating the mine shafts come with dangers of their own, but then Benson and Ulick start to hear voices from deep within the mines. Could there be others trapped down here? Or are the investigators starting t...
The investigators come face to face with the terrible truth behind the horror that plagues the village of Silvermines. With time no longer on their side, the group make a daring attempt to not only solve the case, but to also get out of it alive.
The Violet Madness returns in podcast form to tell the story of a band of adventurers seeking to end a cursed affliction that has swept the land of Castonia.
Join the cast of The Violet Madness as they reminisce on the campaign so far and discuss the major plot points, side quests, and character developments from the story as they resume the campaign right from where it was left off!
Whether you are a follower of the story previou...
The party have taken respite in the town of Pethlan. During the downtime; Shadar walks the streets at night to clear his head, but encounters a couple of situations that take him by surprise. Meanwhile, Daemon seeks the council of the level-headed Sir Tirion when a moral dilemma comes knocking on his door. Aelfric is tasked with a mission from the highest authority in Castonia; the King, himself.
With a plan in place, Daemon goes to the front gate of Pethlan to see what his sister has proposed for him. Sir Tirion, accompanies the artificer so that no funny business goes down - but in the house of Mortem, there is always a hidden agenda. Aelfric informs the group of the task laid out for them by the King of Castonia and the party makes plans to visit the illusive wizard Galfond Illemis.
The party find themselves in the magical tower of the famous wizard, Galfond Illemis. However, the archmage does not particularly like to be disturbed. No sooner do the group arrive in the ground floor do they realise that there a number of tests that have been set in place to advance upward. These trials will test the mind more so than the body, much to Aelfric's delight.
Just before advancing to the second floor, Shadar's haste leads him into trouble and the party must work together to stop something terrible from happening. The group gain further insights into Galfond's research and try to push forward.
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