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  • Happy MonsterCast Episode 162: The Hungry Tree

    Happy MonsterCast Episode 162: The Hungry Tree

    “At least it’s a slow moving tree.” – Ebullient The Ghost Wardens have discovered the location of the demonic Hungry Tree and the minister who is using it, and the battle has begun. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil…


  • Happy MonsterCast Episode 161: Imperial Wardens

    Happy MonsterCast Episode 161: Imperial Wardens

    “It’s not the first time I’ve been betrayed.” – Cheerful The Ghost Wardens are in battle with the Sharp Axes gang after investigating an imperial minister’s connection to the assassin known as the headhunter. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog…


  • Pinnacle, Shane Lacy Hensley, and Charlie Kirk

    A few days ago, Shane Lacy Hensley, creator of Savage Worlds and owner of Pinnacle Entertainment, posted a statement of admiration on Facebook for the late Charlie Kirk. When this statement provoked a backlash on Facebook and on the current Deadlands: Dark Ages Kickstarter, Hensley issued an apology on Kickstarter (but not on Facebook) stating…


  • Happy MonsterCast Episode 160: The Sharp Axes

    Happy MonsterCast Episode 160: The Sharp Axes

    “Greetings, my friends! Please step forward so that I may offer encouragement!” – Ebullient The Ghost Wardens are invited to meet with the son of a minister murdered by the Headhunter, who seeks to bring his father’s killer to justice. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his…


  • Happy MonsterCast Episode 159: The Princess and the Sorcerer

    Happy MonsterCast Episode 159: The Princess and the Sorcerer

    “You should have kept your kazoo in its case!” – Knives The Ghost Wardens are facing a group of cultists trying to burn down Capital City, and the Emperor still isn’t meeting with them to discuss the threat of the Inevitable Army. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles…


  • Happy MonsterCast Episode 158: The Cultists

    Happy MonsterCast Episode 158: The Cultists

    “You’re on fire three times now!” – Ebullient The Ghost Wardens are in Capital City awaiting the Emperor’s pleasure, and are seeking ways to ingratiate themselves with the local population. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer…


  • Happy MonsterCast Episode 157: The Headhunter

    Happy MonsterCast Episode 157: The Headhunter

    “Hey guys, flying guillotine!” – Knives The Ghost Wardens have removed a haunt from a brothel, and on their return, spotted a suspicious figure lurking in the darkness… Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and fire sorcerer (Frank); Knives…


  • HMC Episode 156: The Moon Brides

    HMC Episode 156: The Moon Brides

    “That’s just wrong, lady!” – Ebullient The Ghost Wardens are trying to build alliances in Capital City, and they’ve received an invitation to the Red Blossoms district to see to a haunting. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and…


  • Happy MonsterCast Episode 155: The Sons of Han

    Happy MonsterCast Episode 155: The Sons of Han

    “Justice will be served.” – Cheerful The Ghost Wardens have discovered that a Hungry Tree is operating in the capital, and one minister’s head has already been replaced by a wooden replica. Now they have a chance to ply their trade and influence a minister to their side by eliminating a pesky ghost. Characters: Bolt…


  • Happy MonsterCast Episode 154: The Snake Devil

    Happy MonsterCast Episode 154: The Snake Devil

    “That’s bad, isn’t it!” – Knives The Ghost Wardens have arrived in Capital City, but the Emperor has refused to see them. Now they are exploring the city, and Knives is about to have a strange encounter… Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient…


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