We are and have been LGBT+ from our very first session. In our tales and characters we strive to de-toxify the worst aspects of old-style roleplay (OSR) and TTRPGs as a whole. This includes pushing back against sexism and misogny as well as the deeply racist colonial attitudes found in many older RPGs. This is … “Why do we include ethical storytelling?”
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The History: Reaching 2115
The year is 2115, the world stands a smouldering desolate shell of its former self. The year is 2115, the world stands a smouldering desolate shell of its former self. 2027 It all changed in the year 2027, where a bill was pushed through in the US making it illegal for new books and newspapers … “The History: Reaching 2115”
An Introduction, by Nikoli
I’ve always loved the concept behind Cyberpunk. From the concept as simple as gang warfare to characters fully decked out with cybernetic enhancement that can rip car doors from their hinges or hack into the most advanced of computer systems, the sheer concept of having no limits and an excuse to be as devious as … “An Introduction, by Nikoli”
In The Underdark…
Eps. 0 & 1 Meeting the cast and then the characters Ep. 2 Gracklstugh & meeting Lord Themberchaud Ep. 3 Netherlight Grotto, something seems strange… Eps. 4 & 5 Blingdonstone, meeting Erik & his tips about the Pudding King Ep. 6 New & old friends Ep. 7 A new tactic, escorting a scholar to Mantol … “In The Underdark…”
Arc 3. Nerekhall
Eps. 28 & 29 Journeying away from Valdari with some encounters with dwarfs Ep. 30 A shocking reunion with an old companion! Eps. 31, 32 & 33 A surprising chase through many environments… Eps. 34, 35 & 36 Tasks that send them underground & to a smugglers’ tavern Eps. 37, 38 39 Through many portals! … “Arc 3. Nerekhall”
All-Cat-Traz – self published
All-Cat-Traz is our first self published RPG pdf. In it, the players are domestic cats who become trapped and must escape using only what cats can do… Our second episode was recorded live the night before Dragonmeet 2019
Halls of Chaos
After 2 experimental recordings, we publicly launched this game at Dragonmeet #PodcastZone 2019. Con attendees were invited to sign up for a 45 min game and the resulting episodes are fantastic!
characters
1.Ora Velsyk, the Steelcaster, a tabaxi. A fiery and somewhat antisocial individual, Ora’s fighting style is unusual and often includes hair balls 2. Rupert steelbottom, a dwarf
Tabletop Scotland
Scotland’s biggest tabletop gaming convention – which began in 2018 and has already grown impressively. Prior to the convention, Belry and Jon joined Nikoli and Dragon for some experimental D&D4e. In this they were aided by Greg, Dragon’s partner, who appears in several convention episodes and phtographs. The entertaining, but ultimately butchered, version of Penance … “Tabletop Scotland”
Dragonmeet
Penance RPG have been fortunate enough to be a part of the #PodcastZone at Dragonmeet for the last 3 years. This sees a group of podcasts offering games and recordings at the convention held in London each year. Our games recorded there include some amazing podcasts and lots of fab characters. Our Halls of Chaos … “Dragonmeet”