Monster Blog

• Happy MonsterCast Episode 167: The Hell of Black Thread

  

  “I bring you the gift of fire!” – Ebullient The Ghost Wardens have entered Hell in a desperate attempt to reach the undead master Resolute Hong – but to escape, they must face foes they thought safely slain. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan);…

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  December 16, 2025

• Happy MonsterCast Episode 166: The Underworld King

  

  “I have no regrets.” – Knives The Ghost Wardens have mustered forces to defend capital city, but they are contentious and must be brought into cooperation, and now must make their way through Hell to reach the undead general Resolute Hong. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through…

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  December 2, 2025

• Happy MonsterCast Episode 165: The Tomb of Zhi

  

  “A lamp that shines backward does not illuminate the path forward.” – Cheerful The Ghost Wardens are now generals of the Gold Banners, and are traveling north to the lands of the Horse Lords to seek information on how to defeat the undead general Resolute Hong. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob);…

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  November 18, 2025

• Happy MonsterCast Episode 164: Imperial Rewards

  

  “Guys, did that seem weird to you?” – Knives The Imperial Wardens have defied the emperor and attacked the Ghost Wardens! The battle rages in the throne room as archers attack the Imperial Wardens from outside. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong…

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  November 4, 2025

• Happy MonsterCast Episode 163: The Emperor

  

  “What are the odds of this breaking down into aggressive negotiations?” – Ebullient The Ghost Wardens have uncovered a conspiracy against the empire, but they do not have the Emperor’s trust… yet. Characters: Bolt Fist Jiao, master of music sorcery (Bob); Cheerful Fan, who smiles through his sorrow (Brendan); Ebullient Gong Gou, dog devil and…

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  October 21, 2025

• 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…

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  October 7, 2025

• 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…

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  September 16, 2025

• 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…

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  September 14, 2025

• 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…

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  September 2, 2025

• 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…

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  August 19, 2025