The Old Ways Podcast

Taking the situation into her hands, Maggie sets out on a tour of Lausanne with Duc des Esseintes, shadowed closely by Fraser, but there are more eyes on the simple tour than they expect.

We return to our crew of Sentinel Firewall Agents as they work to complete their mission before all of Profunda is put at risk.

In the mid afternoon hours, the investigators board a train headed for Dover, where they plan to take a ferry to France, but fractures among the team are beginning to show.

After a quick plan is set, Maggie works her magic on Edgar Wellington in hopes of learning more about his letter, but not before the streets of Lausanne are suddenly filled with Turkish men and unknown intentions.

Gathering the last bits and pieces from Walton-on-the-Naze, the group decides to head back to London where the next leg of their journey will begin with a new method of transportation. Sigmund takes on an old patient in a new way.

With their arrival in Lausanne, the investigators pick through their misty dream-like memories and begin to search the town's cobblestone streets for Edgar Wellington

Picking through the pieces the Misr House gave them, the investigators seek solace they have trouble finding. Jack meets with Inspector Barrington, while Meave and Lillian commit themselves to the future.

Transported aboard The Dreamlands Express, the investigators are treated to a series of experiences thanks to Conductor Henri Peters. Lady Elisabeth makes a new four-legged friend, while Mr. Fraser makes a music all his own.

The end is here. Will the investigators survive their battle with the head of England's Black Pharaoh cult? Will the entities of the Misr House devour them? Or is there another fate that awaits our world? Come join us, won't you?

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Assembled for their late night Orient Express departure from Paris, the investigators are treated to a private party hosted by Signorina Caterina Cavollaro before settling down for a good night's sleep before arriving in Lausanne.

A darkened ritual circle blooms with the fire of truth, as the investigators work to prevent the worst schemes of the leaders of England's Brotherhood cult. Can they stop them before darkness consumes them all?

As the investigators recover from their discovery in Poissy, tensions grow over what is to become of it. With their time in Paris growing short, Lady Elisabeth makes a final choice before an evening departure.

Horrors above and below reach out to harness the investigators as they search the property for its mysterious owner.

Traveling through Poissy, the investigators arrive at an old manor house armed with questions, as a hard day's work leads to a handful of pain for one of the group.

The investigators dive into the mysteries and horrors which await inside a countryside estate, as the machinations of Edward Gavigan begin to blossom.

After a harrowing visit to Charenton, the investigators gather to decide on their next destination. Maggie retrieves her photos from the local chemist, as Richard muses on how to use Dr. Smith's device in a different way.

A crew of Firewall Agents seek dangerous information from a Planetary Consortium ambassador at a private social event in the Saturn system on the subsurface beehive habitat of Profunda.

Convinced that the Brotherhood is nearly ready to begin their rite, the investigators decide to press forward into the Naze in hopes of striking first.

The investigators engage with the Brotherhood head on, as they work to take the Naze bridge and the grounds before Misr House.

Jack and Sigmund gather last minute intel from the Naze, while the group sets their plans out, but not before Simone crafts a special concoction and tends to his backup plan.

The investigators gather and make their way back to Charenton where they meet assistant Paul hoping to locate evidence of the Comte. What wonders await in the depths of the Sanitarium?

As the hours dwindle, the group confers again about the Brotherhood and the house they fear. Jack and Sigmund head out again for critical recon, while Meave and Simone do a deep dive into her tome. Lillian shares an important truth with Lawrence.

Mr. Fraser and Simon deliver heavy news to Ms. Cavallero, while Lady Elisabeth, Maggie, and Professor Courtenay plumb the depths of Charenton's records room where they continue their search for the Comte.

Slinking back into the hotel to recover from their last trip into the Naze, the investigators continue their preparations and plans for a final assault. Meave and Lillian team up to crack the secrets of a tome recovered from London.

Mr. Fraser and Simon seek out LaVerge, in hopes of uncovering the truth of what happened to Nina. Lady Elisabeth, Maggie, and Professor Courtenay get a tip that points their investigation somewhere less than charming.

The investigation of the Naze continues, but not without complications for Simone and Lawrence. Sigmund discovers something dark about himself, while Meave takes another step down a primrose path.

Simone and Forsyth make their first foray into the Naze in search of a mysterious house, while Jack and Lillian work on honing her combat skills. A mystery is uncovered by Meave, who cannot resist the desire to dig in deeper.

We re-join Mika, Charlie, and Ian as they discover some unsettling news about themselves and the truth of the hotel's curse. This show was brought to you by the cast - but most importantly - our Backers who chose this option! We had a blast (quite literally) and hope you enjoy it. If you'd like to have a hand in what we choose next - stop by www.patreon.com/theoldwayspodcast

The investigators split their time in Paris between digging into the Comte and the tragic death of Nina Cavollaro, but not before Professor Courtenay experiments with Dr. Smith's device.

Settling into their seaside lodgings, the investigators begin assessing their path forward into the Naze, before a dinner fueled with disagreements about secrets and truths.

Richard and Maggie explore the Paris Catacombs, while Lady Elisabeth, Mr. Fraser, and Mr. Griffith enjoy dinner and Carmen at the evening opera.

Meave delves into a forgotten artifact brought to England, while Forsyth and Simone inspect a series of strange mechanical parts. Jack makes final preparations to move the group East.

As the investigation in Paris deepens, Richard and Maggie continue to dig into the Comte's past, while Lady Elisabeth seeks answers on another matter. Mr. Fraser and Simon share a chat and seek out seats at the Paris opera.

In the aftermath of the chaos at the Waldorf, the investigators leave London, desperate to hide from the Brotherhood. In Southampton, an argument erupts when discussing the spoils of Simone's hard work.

Choices at The Waldorf are made and consequences are rendered. Simone's hard work at the Limehouse docks begins to bear fruit, but will it be enough?

Heading south from Calais, the investigators rest comfortably after a harrowing ferry ride. Arriving in Paris, the team begins working on the information gleaned from Dr. Smith and a few of their own personal concerns.

Three friends come together to investigate a haunting at the Grand Hotel. Mika, Charlie, and Ian find more than they bargained for once they pass through the condemned hotel's front door. Can the solve the heart of the haunting in time?

In the center of London, under the cover of a deep fog, the investigators are beset upon by the consequences of their actions. At the docks, Simone quickens the pace of his plot against the Ivory Wind.

Stuck on a wind-swept ferry headed to France, the investigators are met by a foul wind which stands between them and their next breath.

While plans are put into motion in Southampton, Jack and Lillian make a critical decision during their stakeout, one which could leave a scar across the face of London for years to come.

Gathering their wounded compatriot from the hotel, the investigators gather together again to piece together new clues, with Jack and Lillian deciding to focus on Empire Spices in Soho.

Heading south to Dover, the investigators enjoy a ride in pleasant comfort, before meeting up in for a ferry ride over that they will never forget.

Jack, along with Lillian, Meave, and Sigmund gather at the hotel to parse what Lillian recovered from Gavigan's office. Forsyth recovers in the hospital from his wound, as Simone seeks out vengeance. This episode carries a CW for graphic violence and some torture elements.

The last surviving humans of Hadley's Hope make a desperate run for the shuttle bay - but will they survive long enough to tell their tale? This two part Side Quest was chosen by our Patreon backers. Musical intro/outro by Peter Jennings Disciples

Lawrence and Simone decide to infiltrate the Petrie Museum in an attempt to gain and item of leverage. Meave studies Swift's journal again, making a new and strange discovery.

As the group gathers to make their journey onto the coaches bound for Calais, Maggie's dreams keep her attention from the present. Standing in their finest dress, the staff of the Orient Express await to take on a new set of passengers for an unforgettable journey.

After a long night at the Keye Estate, Lillian awakens to an empty hotel room and an invitation she will not soon forget.

Desperate for a way out, Anthony, Cassie, Nick, and Julian put everything on the line to leave the tiny town alive.

A flustered Professor Courtenay meets with Scotland Yard concerning the incident at his house, while Mr. Fraser begins digging into the aims of this mysterious Alexander. The group decides safety in numbers is the right strategy.