Scars, family, and intrigue. Who has been secretly purchasing weapons in the magistrates names? Who receives an unexpected, and possibly unwelcome family visit? And which two magistrates will ally against one of their comrades?
An Actual Play gaming podcast that seeks to use and reviews a wide variety of short and long form games.
Ryoko Owari: City of Lies Episode 21
Vengeance is a force that seems to move the world. Though they are far apart on the celestial ladder, samurai and merchants alike seek deadly redress. How far is Ryoko Owari about to descend into chaos, and who will be the next to descend into a grave?
L5R Recap Episodes 11-20
Want to hop into our Ryoko Owari: City of Lies, but you’re intimidated by the full 20 episodes we’ve published? Don’t worry, you can check out a recap of episodes 11-20 and hop in at Episode 20…or get real excited and go back to hear it for yourself.
Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep 8
Kobalds, Stew, and Zealots. What a wacky world.
Ryoko Owari: City of Lies Episode 20
What happens when a merchant in the city’s most secretive trade is robbed? What happens when two of the magistrates are at complete cross purposes in an investigation? And is Yugare willing to arrest Ogeie’s killer who ever they may be?
Ryoko Owari: City of Lies Episode 19
A human sacrifice and hideous creatures summoned forth. Can the magistrates of Ryoko Owari defeat something that is brought forth from the darkness?
Naritoki's Journal 1
Big news!
Ryoko Owari: City of Lies will now be published every Thursday!
Our short form games will still be released every other Friday.
As a special treat, here are the first three entries in the secret journal of the late Emerald Magistrate Kakita Naritoki.
Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep 7
Piss Piss Bang Bang….I mean, follow your dreams kids….sorry, I am a bit drunk at this 5th grade graduation. Who wants to see heroes fight guards who are pissing? Go for it.
Ryoko Owari: City of Lies Episode 18
Sacrifice and revenge. His lords tell Yugare to focus on the death of a Dragon Clan dignitary, while Aji aids a kinsman of his in his quest for revenge. Taiyo asks a colleague to sacrifice one of their investigations for a greater good. Ishi finds that a search for vengeance doesn’t always end at the grave, and a mysterious cult seeks to sacrifice one of the magistrates to take revenge on the gods themselves.
Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep 6
On the run from the great chittering hordes of claw and calamity, can our heroes solve a puzzle that no magic or brute force can overcome?
Plus, the Dirks have a serious question to answer…and yes its both existential and erotic.
Ryoko Owari: City of Lies Episode 17
What happens when the private thoughts of a universally respected official, a murdered official, are discovered? Discovered not only to exist, but to be unaccounted for? Who could have Naritoki’s journal, and what could it say? And, as Ishi’s troops move out of the city, Taiyo moves closer to the heart of true power in the City of Lies.
Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep 5
Down in the catacombs our brave heroes face swarming hordes of ferocious fecundate foes. Plus, how many dirks is too many, and is Rosco’s Achilles heal his vanity…I hope not.
Ryoko Owari: City of Lies Episode 16
A family’s dark business is exposed, both to outsiders who want to see it eradicated, and to insiders that are invited to dive deeper into the rabbit hole. And what happens when a hunter finds her prey?
Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep 4
Having made it through the dark forest with the help of some dark and puzzling magic, our heroes find themselves before two ancient doorways…which one will lead them to their final confrontation with the rebels, and which will lead to certain doom.
Also, there’s more poop play than you would normally think.
Ryoko Owari: City of Lies Episode 15
Two deaths, one discovered and one set in motion. What happens when we let someone into our heart and fear the worst? And what secrets do our own families keep from us?
Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep3
Confronted by a powerful magical force, our heroes must keep their wits about them to find their way out of the Dark Forest and arrive one step closer to the Round Earth fortress.
Ryoko Owari: City of Lies Episode 14
What happens when a caged bird is finally offered its freedom? What are the true priorities of the most important woman in the city? And what happens when one murder begets another?
Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep 2
What happens when our four heroes are beset by giant creatures that have abandoned the civility of man and embraced darkness and destruction? Plus, what does pendulous mean?
Ryoko Owari: City of Lies Episode13
What can we find at the scene of a murder? What can we find by not merely investigating the city, but devining the wills of the spirits that reside there? And what happens when a soul bent on vengeance, can’t leave this world?
Dungeon World: After the Last Battle Ep 1
The war is over, but there’s one more battle to be fought. Join four brave adventurers on their quest to stamp out the last vestige of an insane cult that view the earth as round.