Monster Blog

• 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

• 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…

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  August 5, 2025

• 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…

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  July 22, 2025

• 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…

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  July 8, 2025

• 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…

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  June 24, 2025