The Old Ways Podcast

Sigmund investigates a cast off of the Clive Expedition, pulling at the threads Egypt offers. Meave seeks out a place for her voice and the river Nile answers her in a most curious way.

Katerina visits Marcus to discuss Luther's ties to other Kindred in the city. Alex and Vince investigate the young Tremere's Sire and her ties to what happened. Rahm gets a terrifying invitation.

As the Investigators settle into Venice, Maggie's health takes a turn. Professor Courtenay does more research on the Simulacrum in hopes of discovering something more, while the group plans their movements in a new city.

In the aftermath of the arcane night in Cairo, the group sees the long term cost of their handiwork. A new ally informs the group of a local mosque and its tale of recent woe.

In the aftermath of the night at La Scala and the ritual, the group decides to move to Venice where they hope to dig back into Dr. Smith's notes, all while keeping an eye out for Italian authorities.

With a series of powerful scrolls in front of her, Meave searches for answers before madness takes hold of her and Jack. At the safehouse, Sam finds his center and meets an old friend. CW: This episode contains harm to animals

As the coterie fans out over San Francisco to chase threads left by Luther, Vince has a discussion with his fellow housemate, while Rahm seeks answers from Clan Malkavian at a local poetry reading.

In a posh London home, we attend an exclusive party at the Beatons, who have recently acquired a new guest. We also meet two new investigators, Detective Aidan Moore and the mystic Madame Davina.

With the group in full research mode, Jack and Meave meet again with Dr. Kafour to dig deeper into the Black Pharaoh, while Sam prepares for a ritual of his own.

Having been handed a difficult road, the coterie heads to their first stop, Luther's apartment. Under the careful watch of the Prince's allies, the group scours the location for clues in the aftermath.

As part of our Backer selected series, we are happy to present, part two of Chemical Burn - A Mutants & Masterminds 2nd Edition actual play let by Storyteller James. After a simple school in Lambree, Illinois reveals itself to be more than what they expected, the group works to survive what they uncover in the depths below.

After the danger of the marketplace, Awdel and Sam return to the safehouse to work out their next moves. Sigmund and Lillian have a probing conversation at the Cairo Bulletin, as Jack questions Awdel's motives.

In the crisp October air of a San Francisco night, five Kindred are summoned by the Prince to a secret meeting where they are charged with finding the truth behind a matter most foul.

Meave and Jack head to the Cairo Museum to speak with Dr. Kafour, hoping he can shed light on what they've found so far. Awdel and Sam have a marketplace encounter neither is likely to forget.

As a new Kindred of San Francisco, Vince spends his nights working as a palliative care nurse, a position which gives him opportunities he enjoys. Sadly, Vince's nights become more complicated when an unwanted visitor arrives.

With La Scala quiet, the investigators focus on what aid they might offer Ms. Cavallaro in her hour of need. At the apartment, Maggie inspects the newest piece of the Simulacrum with stunning success.

Following up on a lead, the investigators seek out a wise woman named Nuri beyond Cairo, hoping to learn more about the Brotherhood and its purpose here in Egypt.

Rahm bills himself has a guru of mental expansion and spiritual altering experiences, but when a unwanted visitor drops by, the Shaman is forced to investigate. Sadly, his fellow Malkavians don't offer anything but more disturbing visions.

With La Scala running red with blood, the investigators face off with the Heart of Milan while working to escape with their second piece of the Simulacrum.

When a long range colony ship fails to check in, factions on Coriolis are all too interested in getting to the truth behind the investment going radio silent. We join the crew of The Kraken as they investigate what became of the ship on the edge of forever.

News of the fatal marketplace experience reaches the party, leaving them to question what they know about the eyes around Cairo. Sam deals with the fallout with the help of Jack, Sigmund, and Meave. Awdel tries to explain meeting the group at the docks.

As an artisan baker, Katerina Bogdonivich of Clan Toreador utilizes her exacting eye to create perfection. When she attends a party hosted by Clan Tremere, Katerina's creations aren't the only surprise for guests that evening.

With his head still ringing from the vision, Professor Courtney delivers grim news to the group. A night at La Scala awaits for the investigators who are determined to stop Arturo from his sinister schemes.

Turn the clock back a few decades and join us in Eastwick, New Jersey where three teenagers struggle to figure out why their town is always so strange - and where all these kids from their school have gone... This Side Quest was selected by our Patreon Backers!

Venturing into the shop of Faraz Najjar, the investigators stir up memories the trader would rather forget. After the shopkeeper issues an important warning, Sam investigates him further, much to his regret.

A keeper of secrets for both the living and the dead, Alex works to keep their own counsel and their position neutral in a city which is beginning to change quickly with each new night.

After assembling all the clues they can, the investigators press forward with a series of final efforts to uncover what lays at the heart of Milan's dark center. Richard uncovers a most disturbing vision.

With their sights set on a safehouse away from the prying eyes Cairo may offer, Awdel and Sigmund set out to secure a space, before making their first foray into the back alleys looking for Faraz Najjar

As a member of Clan Brujah and a former longshoreman in his human life, Marcus Voss takes up the fight when contract disputes leave his members out in the October cold.

Simon and Fraser hustle down a new set of unsettling leads, while Professor Courtenay and Maggie force their way deeper into La Scala. Fraser fears the worst for Ms. Cavallero.

As the investigators near the Port of Alexandria, their ship captain tells a cautious tale. After landfall, the group makes an important choice when it comes to their guide, a dragoman named Awdel Zar.

As the Professor and Maggie explore La Scala and search for the truth behind the Simulacrum, Mr. Fraser and Simon's time at the Alfa Romeo factory proves to be more than a simple chat.

From the hot streets of Cairo comes a guide with a secret past - one that he might survive if the Fates allow. Meet Awdel Zar, our newest Masks of Nyarlathotep Investigator!

With the investigation splitting in two, Fraser, Lady Elisabeth, and Simon focus on the death of a local autoworker. Professor Courtenay and Maggie search out the next piece of the Simulacrum still lurking in Milan.

Arriving on the boat which will take them across the Mediterranean Sea, the group lays out their plans for the voyage. Ms. Lane learns about the group's recent dream chat with former friends, while Sam and Meave discuss the challenges Cairo brings.

We return from the Dreamlands this week, hopefully in one piece! Simon and Paul deal with Maggie's hotel room troubles, while Lady Elisabeth and Maggie work through their own interpersonal problems. Professor Courtenay returns a changed man.

With the journey through the Dreamlands behind then, the investigators move to more pressing matters, including finding a secret route to Egypt via boat across the Mediterranean.

As part of our Backer selected series, we are happy to present, Chemical Burn - A Mutants & Masterminds 2nd Edition actual play let by Storyteller James. As our story opens, join us in Lambree, Illinois, a simple farm community where our morning is certain to change!

With time running short and the nightmare train they're on picking up speed, the investigators work to stop the train before they meet a disastrous fate at the edge of reality.

Separated from the rest of her friends, Lillian Lane finds herself walking along the cobblestones streets of a city which does not exist. Or so she thinks.

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Brought together by an unknown force, two disparate groups of investigators awake aboard the same train but in a world not their own. In the nearby saloon car they receive a visit from two unexpected guests.

With Professor Courtenay missing, Lady Elisabeth and Maggie attempt another method of fixing the situation, while Mr. Fraser and Simon work to locate Ms. Cavallaro's driver before time runs out.

As the investigators leave Paris on the night train to Lausanne, Miss O'Shea makes a stage out of the saloon car, while Sam spots a deeper mystery. As the train ride continues, the investigators meet to put a divisive matter to rest.

We return to Die Not Ingloriously! Four brave vassals of King Agamemnon, seek to discover who is behind this catastrophe at the Greek camp. In part two - doom comes for each - but in far different ways than they expect. This scenario is an original work by Rina Haenze for The Old Ways Podcast.

Mr. Fraser and Simon pay a visit to the apartment of Ms. Cavallero in hopes of getting to the bottom of what has befallen the opera star. Lady E and Maggie make a shocking discovery inside the hotel room of Professor Courtenay.

Fallout continues after the investigator's work beneath the streets of Paris. The group learns that some wounds heal quicker than others, as they prepare to board the Orient Express once again.

Mr. Fraser and Simon search out the truth behind a terrible newspaper story, while Maggie and Lady Elisabeth work to save knowledge from the Blackshirts. Professor Courtenay settles in for a quiet evening of research, unware of the time.

Lillian and Sigmund keep watch over Jack as he recovers, but each seek their own stress relief in different ways. Sam approaches Meave with a proposal, one that leads to a deep disagreement at the hotel. Follow us on: Twitter Youtube Instagram There are tons of ways to support the show! Patreon Merch Our full episode listing is available at our website

Lady Elisabeth awakens to find the rest of her party having gone through a rather shocking event. The Investigators arrive in Milan, which is covered by the dark cloud of more than fascism. Follow us on: Twitter Youtube Instagram There are tons of ways to support the show! Patreon Merch Our full episode listing is available at our website