Quest of Ruin

The War has been fought. All has been lost. What comes next?This is the pre-launch trailer for Quest of Ruin, where we see two of our heroes, Yaela and Laethar, in the aftermath of the War of Destruction.Quest of Ruin is a fortnightly dark fantasy fiction podcast following a band of heroes trying to survive a world all but destroyed. Join Laethar, Balink, Yaela, Aiolin and Vurieth as they journey through the shattered remnant of their world facing magic, monsters and far more powerful things that watch from the shadowsNew episodes released on alternate Tuesdays, featuring a wide variety of characters, locations and more.Coming 5th July 2022.Content Warnings are as follows:Physical violence/war.Quest of Ruin is an original programme produced by Scroll & Dagger, written by Ciel Barrie and Gareth Cadogan. Available from iTunes and all good podcast providers.Get bonus content on Patreon, and follow us on twitter.This teaser features the voice of Leah Tomkinson as Yaela Tangleweave and Gareth Cadogan as Laethar Monrunn; it was edited by Gina Moriarty and directed by Gareth Cadogan.Original theme composed by Evangelos Anastassatos.Original artwork for Scroll & Dagger and Quest of Ruin by nanocupcakes.Sound effects were obtained from the following websites:ZapSplat.comFreesound.orgAll have been used in accordance with the licensing agreements, and have only been used in free-to-view content.The following sounds require attribution under CC by 4.0:"Ambient battle noise: swords and shouting" by pfranzen

The players gather, Session Zero begins.The Quest is begun.Come and listen to our fortnightly dark fantasy fiction podcast following a band of adventurers as they attempt to survive what's left of the world of Toor and the creatures that dwell within. But be warned, shadowy forces are at work, and they all have their own goals.New episodes released on alternate Tuesdays, featuring a wide variety of characters, locations and more.Coming 5th July 2022.Content Warnings are as follows:War mention.Quest of Ruin is an original programme produced by Scroll & Dagger, written by Ciel Barrie and Gareth Cadogan.Be sure to subscribe to us on your podcast provider of choice to get episodes downloaded automatically to your device. It's convenient and really helps us. If you like what you've heard, please let us know by tweeting us at @ScrollAndDagger or drop us an email at scrollanddagger@mail.com and get bonus content on Patreon.This teaser features the voices of Ciel Barrie, Gareth Cadogan, Matt McHugh, Gina Moriarty, Cassie Sheppard and Will Stephenson. It was edited by Gina Moriarty and directed by Gareth Cadogan.Original theme composed by Evangelos Anastassatos.Original artwork for Scroll & Dagger and Quest of Ruin by nanocupcakes.Sound effects were obtained from the following websites:ZapSplat.comFreesound.orgAll have been used in accordance with the licensing agreements, and have only been used in free-to-view content.The following additional music was used:Long Note One Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) - Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Five tabletop roleplayers sit down with their illustrious Gamemaster to begin their new campaign.Meanwhile, in Toor, Laethar, Yaela and Balink seek additional help for their fetch quest at a necromancer's tower.Content WarningsAlcohol mention, fantasy discrimination, undead/zombies, derealisation/unreality/hallucinations, mention of parental death, mind control/influence, violence, minor injuries, blood mention, explosions/bomb related violence.Cast ListCiel Barrie as Rosie, Balink "Binks" FangsnorGareth Cadogan as Game Master, Laethar MonrunnAmérico Congo as Vurieth QuensinMatt McHugh as Matt, Aiolin SkullfumpaGina Moriarty as GinaCassie Sheppard as LeahWill Stephenson as WillLeah Tomkinson as Yaela TangleweaveShow NotesWritten by Gareth Cadogan and Ciel Barrie.Directed by Gareth Cadogan.Produced and Edited by Gina Moriarty.Original Music by Evangelos Anastassatos.Editing Assistants include Ciel Barrie and Marielle Lovecraft.Sound effects were obtained from the following websites:ZapSplat.comFreesound.orgAll have been used in accordance with the licensing agreements, and have only been used in free-to-view content.The following sounds require attribution:"Loose dirt falling." and "Demolition - Demolition: Close explosion & fall of rubble, (factory chimney)." from BBC Sound Effects © copyright 2021 BBCThe following sounds require attribution under CC BY 3.0:"My Tavern 1" by ralexpdx"Torch_Swinging_ medium speed 1.wav" by kev_durr"FireSpell1.wav" by alonsotm"Wind 2" by deleted_user_3544904The following sounds require attribution under CC BY 4.0:"Zombie, monster vocalization 00", "Zombie, monster vocalization 02", "Zombie, monster vocalization 04" by LittleRobotSoundFactoryTranscript AvailableTranscription provided by Gina Moriarty.

The party bring back the grimoire from the necromancer's tower, but find it harder than they thought to sell it.Content WarningsFantasy discrimination, implication of trafficking, undead/zombie mention, war mention, minor injuries, violence, alcohol mention, possession, mention of war, gaslighting, memory loss, theft mention, mention of bomb-related violence and injury. loss of body parts (fingers), direct audience address (derealisation/unreality)Cast ListCiel Barrie as Rosie, Balink "Binks" FangsnorGareth Cadogan as Game Master, Laethar Monrunn, L'BoarAmérico Congo as Vurieth QuensinSteve Howell as Abnay GearturnerMatt McHugh as Matt, Aiolin SkullfumpaGina Moriarty as Gina, RosakCassie Sheppard as LeahWill Stephenson as Will, ReynardLeah Tomkinson as Yaela TangleweaveShow NotesWritten by Gareth Cadogan and Ciel Barrie.Directed by Gareth Cadogan.Produced and Edited by Gina Moriarty.Original Music by Evangelos Anastassatos.Editing Assistants include Ciel Barrie and Marielle Lovecraft.Sound effects were obtained from the following websites:ZapSplat.comFreesound.orgAll have been used in accordance with the licensing agreements, and have only been used in free-to-view content.The following sounds require attribution:"Metal Doors - Door closed with squeak." from BBC Sound Effects © copyright 2021 BBCTranscript AvailableTranscription provided by Gina Moriarty.

Rosie and Will run late to the game; and in Toor, the party work together to save a halfling girl from a cult.Content WarningsEating/misophonia, cults, child abduction/kidnapping, fantasy discrimination, violence, building destruction, scared child, entrapment beneath debris, broken legs, money, ritualistic sacrifice mention, alcohol/excessive drinking mention, mention of war, mention of car accident, severe pain, resigned acceptance of death, accidental misgendering, gas lighting, memory loss.Cast ListCiel Barrie as Rosie, Balink "Binks" FangsnorGareth Cadogan as Game Master, Laethar MonrunnAmérico Congo as Vurieth QuensinAlan de Hoog as Mr HillfootClaire Dempsey as Mrs HillfootMatt McHugh as Matt, Aiolin SkullfumpaGina Moriarty as Gina, Elloin HillfootCassie Sheppard as LeahWill Stephenson as WillLeah Tomkinson as Yaela TangleweaveShow NotesWritten by Gareth Cadogan and Ciel Barrie.Directed by Gareth Cadogan.Produced and Edited by Gina Moriarty.Original Music by Evangelos Anastassatos.Editing Assistants include Ciel Barrie and Marielle Lovecraft.Sound effects were obtained from the following websites:ZapSplat.comFreesound.orgAll have been used in accordance with the licensing agreements, and have only been used in free-to-view content.The following sound effects require attribution:"Heavy Explosions - Heavy Explosion.", "Caving & Pot-holing - Man climbing & slipping." and "Caving & Potholing - 1 man climbing rock face." from BBC Sound Effects © copyright 2021 BBCTranscript AvailableTranscription provided by Gina Moriarty.

The party travel to Stonehelm, the last elven city, to look for work. They get more than they bargained for when an ex-guard asks for help.Content WarningsFantasy racial discrimination, violence, mention of war, gaslighting, memory loss, mention of cults/cultists, mention of child kidnapping, mention of alcohol, fire, mention of starvation, mention of sibling death, explosions/bomb-related violence, growling creature audio, object sentience.Cast ListCiel Barrie as Rosie, Balink "Binks" FangsnorGareth Cadogan as Game Master, Laethar MonrunnAmérico Congo as Vurieth QuensinMarielle Lovecraft as GelebrienMatt McHugh as Matt, Aiolin SkullfumpaGina Moriarty as GinaCassie Sheppard as LeahJack Slinger as GelebrandWill Stephenson as Will, Travelling MerchantLeah Tomkinson as Yaela TangleweaveShow NotesWritten by Gareth Cadogan and Ciel Barrie.Directed by Gareth Cadogan.Produced and Edited by Gina Moriarty.Original Music by Evangelos Anastassatos.Editing Assistants include Ciel Barrie and Marielle Lovecraft.Sound effects were obtained from the following websites:ZapSplat.comFreesound.orgAll have been used in accordance with the licensing agreements, and have only been used in free-to-view content.The following sounds require attribution under CC BY 3.0:"Torch_Swinging_ medium speed 1.wav" by kev_durrTranscript AvailableTranscription provided by Gina Moriarty.