The Old Ways Podcast

As Venice descends into chaos, the investigators seek out a doll factory in hopes of locating the next piece of the simulacrum. Professor Courtenay sees an old friend and Mr. Fraser gets an important phone call.

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With the door behind them sealed, Jack and Meave explore the tunnels beneath the pyramid, while Lillian finds a hospital for Awdel. Sigmund meets and old friend in an unexpected place.

Before the coterie can regroup, each are hit with their own immediate needs. Katerina sees an important ally in town, while Vince has a dark revelation about his own vampiric nature.

Detective Aidan Moore and Madame Davina return to the Beaton household with their findings from Paris. A chat with Esther Beaton reveals a potential deeper darkness in Alexander's intensions.

With an opportunity to investigate a man Sigmund deemed a drunkard, Sam sets out to compel the Dutchman, Janwillem Van Heuvelen, to go over what he told the doctor and gets far more than he'd bargained for.

As Venice's canals darken and the smell of something foul arrives on the air, the investigators quicken their pace to find the Simulacrum piece. Mia makes her intentions known, much to the concern of Simon. Guest Starring : Bridgett Jeffries

The investigators decide to search out one of the nearby necropolis' in hopes of locating more clues about their missing Queen. Sam parts ways with a plan already in motion.

Taking a tip, Vince and the coterie investigate the home of the young Tremere's sire, cautiously seeking the assistance of a centuries old Kindred with the deepening puzzle laid out for them.

Our investigators collect back at the hotel in Venice, hoping to regroup after a terrifying night. Maggie tries on Richard's device, while Simon gets a visit from the home office. Guest starring: Bridgett Jeffries

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Collected together at the safehouse, the group work to determine their next stop and the merits of splitting up. Meave dreams of the past and future, while Sam seeks to tie up loose ends before the clock runs out.

Called to a local theater by Roger Pendleigh-Funt, the Malkavian Whip, the coterie must balance their need for information with a series of theatrical requests. Guest starring - Patrick McNamara

With their focus set on San Marcos Basilica, our investigators select three among them who will brave the darkness inside to search the structure for the next piece, but the darkness within is not the only danger in Venice that night.

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After sustaining heavy losses in the night, the group heads back to the safe house where they hope to recover and plan their next move. Dr. Kafour enlightens them to a potential third path forward.

Alex and Vince investigate a grisly addition to the body count, while Katerina puts herself at odds with the new sheriff. Marcus finds some interesting clues before returning to have a final meeting with a lawyer.

With Lady Elizabeth recovering, the rest of the group heads to the Basilica to investigate it and attempt to locate the piece rumored to be in Venice. Professor Courtenay has a traveling experience all his own.

Under the cover of darkness, Sam heads to the house of Doctor Kafour in hopes of understanding the Girdle of Nitocris and the next steps needed to unravel the Brotherhood in Cairo, while the investigators meet back at the safehouse.

Having fallen faint in the square, Lady Elizabeth turns to her medical professional, Paul to soothe her maladies. Once left to her own devices, the British aristocrat has a second chance meeting that fills her with wonder.

Travis, Greg, and Lexi set off to stop the adults of Eastwick from doing something terrible! Armed with a station wagon, a few random cell phones, and some stolen fireworks, plus their strange friend Hugo - they hope to save the town!

Horrors unfold at a Cairo mosque as several investigators fight for their lives while their connection with the world becomes tenuous.

Alex and Vince catch up with a pesky Ventrue and come to learn of a deeper problem. Events at Katerina's farm aren't what she'd hoped, as Marcus bolsters Brujah support while preparing for a special guest.

Detective Aidan Moore and Madame Davina are pressed to move south to Paris while their investigation of Alexander Fitzgeorge deepens.

Left to her own devices, Lillian Lane decides to track down a contact in Cairo who spoke with Jackson Elias, the French agent, Warren Bessart. Her travel take her beyond the Red Door, where a fascinating tale isn't the only thing she finds.

A meeting with a Malkavian visionary turns into far more than Rahm bargained for. Alex works their information web to dig deeper into the chaos swallowing San Francisco, and Marcus finds troubling signs near the union offices.

As Professor Courtenay, Maggie, and Simon tour Venice, a chance meeting at a gelato shop raises several questions. In the depths of the nearby library, Lady Elisabeth finds something deeper may be lurking beneath the streets.

The crew of the Kraken unearth the truth of their dire situation aboard the Periphery, and choices must be made before their assignment swallows them whole. This Coriolis series featured original music by Peter Jennings Disciples and Shadows & Mirrors, the podcast would like to thank them for their support and talents.

With the main portion of the group at the mosque prepared for the worst the Brotherhood might send, Meave meets up with a fellow knowledge seeker and sets out to understand what must be done to succeed in Cairo.

Marcus and Katerina travel to question Andrew Green about Luther's death. Alex pursues leads in their own way, before stopping by Dragonfly Confectionaries to visit Katerina.

As the group decides its course for the day, Lady Elisabeth carefully prepares herself for a search while Maggie wakes with a foul feeling, meanwhile, Professor Courtenay's introspection reveals something deeper.

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.

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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.