Runelanders

Runelanders

Call it a love-letter to a 20th century that never was; an intrepid, impossible future as envisioned by an imaginary past and presented in a style we call "Curated Actual Play". It's a continuous story universe which pays tribute to all of my favourite fiction from the last 200 years, in a genre best described as 'epic, retrofuturistic science fantasy.' Whatever you call it, it's a story like you won't hear anywhere else. • RAPSCALLIONS is our flagship series; a crime-caper set in a wicked city as corrupt and byzantine as it is ancient and beautiful. From the putrescence of the Styles to the splendour of the Hightower District, follow this felonious fellowship as they navigate from salons and saloons to parlours of power in the depths of the Dreaming, and back again. Now in our third epic season! • TALLWATER TALES follows a plucky bunch of outcast academics as they discover a destiny bigger than they'd ever dreamed possible lurking in the hundred thousand islands of the West Rim Archipelago. It's eldritch action-horror on the edge of the world, swashbuckling excitement and plenty of chills in this don't-miss new series from Runelanders, the World's Greatest Retrofuturistic Fantasy Epic. Fridays, from Mad Atom Studios.

Episodes

October 18, 2019 65 mins

They're a felinoid felon and a humanoid cat-burglar. What trouble could they possibly get into? Set five years before the main narrative, this peek into Arabet & Stitch's most ambitious venture previous to throwing in their lot with Narri is detailed for your edification and amusement.

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Wherein we spend a brief hour with the scintillating Ms. Zivah Hullu ND, Postmortalist, Necrosurgeon, & Impulse Shopper. 

Runelanders was created, written, directed, edited and engineered by 'Mad' Adam Tambeau, with gracious help from his incredible friends. Music used under license from SOCAN, via the YouTube audiolibrary, or in the public domain.  Full track-lists, cast credits, and credentials available at runelanders.com. 

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December 13, 2019 13 mins

It's been a while. Here's something to wet your beak while we get the next adventure ready for your listening pleasure!  

Runelanders was created, written, directed, edited and engineered by 'Mad' Adam Tambeau, with gracious help from his incredible friends. Music used under license from SOCAN, via the YouTube audiolibrary, or in the public domain.  Full track-lists, cast credits, and credentials available at runelanders.com. 

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Of interest to veteran listeners and newcomers alike, this short-but-sweet recap and prologue episode is just what is says on the tin. We introduce one of our new cast members, chats with some favourites about our first season, and return to Bailymena for a short scene. Don't miss it!

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December 24, 2019 99 mins
Wherein our sophomore syndicate settles into their new routines, expansions are planned, and someone's past comes a-haunting.  Finally, if your holidays ain't so happy, reach out. Someone'll listen, I promise.. in fact, you know how to get ahold of me already. Peace of the season, and good tidings to all!

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 Wherein Auld Acquaintance is most certainly not forgotten, Tim enjoys the most important meal of the day, and Zivah does some pretty fuckin' rad magic.

 Note: This version has been mildly edited from the original release to correct a minor syncing error. 

Runelanders was created, written, directed, edited and engineered by 'Mad' Adam Tambeau, with gracious help from his incredible friends. Music used...

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January 24, 2020 99 mins
Wherein all that we see is not as it seems, as the plot thickens and deepens all at once.  Runelanders was created, written, directed, edited and engineered by 'Mad' Adam Tambeau, with gracious help from his incredible friends. Music used under license from SOCAN, via the YouTube audiolibrary, or in the public domain.  Full track-lists, cast credits, and credentials available at runelanders.com. 

 

 

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February 6, 2020 96 mins

Wherein our hooligan heroes make headway into delving the depths of the Dream, where hides Hullu Himself. Mysteries, misadventure and much more await, so don't delay, listen now!

Runelanders was created, written, directed, edited and engineered by 'Mad' Adam Tambeau, with gracious help from his incredible friends. Music used under license from SOCAN, via the YouTube audiolibrary, or in the public domain.  Full track-lists, cast ...
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February 20, 2020 104 mins

Narrowly surviving an ambush, Narri is forced to flee into the forest ahead of the wrath of Gallowglass & Kern. Zivah and Bet take the long way round while Tim and Khaludur both have a different version of a tough day. It's pursuits, puzzles, and parkour in this thrilling installment... so don't delay, listen today!  

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March 6, 2020 97 mins

Licensed music appearing in this episode includes: 

"House of the Rising Sun" by Ramin Djawadi "Prelude: Tercio De Muerte" by Tiger Army "Dr. Greenthumb" by Cypress Hill "Tomorrow Never Knows" by The Beatles "Puttin' On The Ritz 2017 (Electro Swing Club Edit) by Taco. Thanks to the YouTube Audiolibrary and Creative Commons licensing for such free-to-use music as the various stings we use throughout the episodes, and for our seaso...

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March 20, 2020 112 mins

 In this episode our Rapscallions ready to rescue their fearless leader from the Dream; Arabet makes introductions, Khaludur makes mistakes, and much is learnt as our fiends ramp up for the adventures to come.

All music used under license from SOCAN, in the public domain, or by Creative Commons Licence. 

 

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Wherein Arabet does the impossible, Delilah makes a decision, Khaludur finally gets to relax, Narri sees a face, Tim shows initiative, and Zivah lives the Dream. Don't miss this exciting episode!  This episode contains music licensed for play through SOCAN, used under Creative Commons license, or else in the public domain. 

Full show notes, cast listings, and more available at runelanders.com! 

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April 17, 2020 106 mins

 

Wherein the reunion you've waited all season for comes to pass, at long last! No longer in pieces, our felonious fellowship's peace doesn't last long. Prefaced by a "Season So Far" chapter update by Arabet, this is the perfect spot for new listeners to get in on the action. Don't delay, listen today!  All music used in this episode under license from SOCAN, Creative Commons, or in the public domain. ...

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May 1, 2020 109 mins

     Finding fighting futile, our fiends flee from backroom brawls in the Violet Villa to the byzantine backstreets of Bael Menagh, where they discover that you can sneak out any time you like, but you can never leave.

 

All music in this episode used under license from SOCAN, Creative Commons, or in the public domain. Full credentials available at runelanders.com!

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May 15, 2020 91 mins

Wherein our fiends get lost together, in the depths of a very steamy dream.  All music in this episode used under license from SOCAN, in the public domain, or under Creative Commons. Full credits and details at runelanders.com

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As part of Project Mayhem, we present a peek into the past of our master burglar, and chapter one of Thumbcutter's Trip, a bespoke miniseries I'm producing for Chris' birthday. 

All songs used in this series under license from SOCAN, Creative Commons, or in the public domain. Full credentials, playlists, and cast credits can be found at runelanders.com 

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Project Mayhem continues with chapter two of Thumbcutter's Trip, a bespoke miniseries created for Chris' birthday. Follow our goodhearted hood as we continue our caper through the City of Steel and Steam! 

All music in this episode is used under Creative Commons, under license from SOCAN, or else in the public domain. Full credentials available at runelanders.com!  

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In the third and final installment of Thumbcutter's Trip, it's a full-speed flight from danger into danger as Arabet's vendetta leads to its inevitable end. Don't delay, listen today! 

All music used in this episode is under licence from SOCAN, Creative Commons, or in the public domain. For full credentials and track-lists, please visit runelanders.com

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Wherein Project Mayhem draws to a close with this thriller-diller, which brings us back to Bailymena to see Delilah reflect (and not for the first time) about how being involved with Arabet is nothing but trouble. Thrill to the adventures of the Angel of the Ironfire Bramble and her newfound companion Shakir as they encounter goblin crime-bosses, bloodthirsty assassins, opportunistic hucksters, and other deadly dangers in this th...

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Wherein we experience existential angst, back-alley brawls, and other antiheroic antics from your favourite fellowship of felons! Don't delay and miss it, listen today! 

All music in this episode used under license from SOCAN, Creative Commons, or in the public domain. For more information and full credentials, visit runelanders.com. 

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