Calling All Adventurers

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Please enjoy this episode of The Westward Eye a gothic horror audio drama by Mar Smith and Mikayla Grubbs. You can find out more about them here.

A young couple and their child sit quietly around a lone campfire, praying they can make it out of a liminal Western wasteland before it consumes them entirely.

CONTENT WARNINGS: Body horror (creature), Teeth, Distorted Features, Scabs, Child Suffering, Darkness, Loss, Bone Breaking.

We Guarantee that The Westward Eye will never contain themes of Sexual Assault of any sort, Racism, Homophobia, Transphobia, Graphic Sex, Suicide, Self Harm.
Written by Mar Smith.

Performances:
"Carolyn" - Booklyn Kate
"Robert" - Owen Briggs
"Child" - Kyle J. Nelson
"Narrator" - Luana McTiernan

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Additional Audio Used:
Young Child Foley- Kyle J. Nelson

Javelina Running, Grass trashing, Dirt footsteps, and Blood squelching.: Jovan (Hof) Jeffs

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Season 2 comes to a close but Season 3 begins production soon! You'll be hearing from us again Spring 2027!

A tense conversation over canapés and an investigation fraught with risk. The Party's efforts lead them to some answers and many more questions at the end of the Cotillion.

Content Warning:
- Threats of torture
- Descriptions of violence
- References to blood consumption
- Descriptions of death through magic

00:00 INTRO
01:30 An Uncomfortable Conversation
10:58 Investigating Suspicious Activity
15:31 Throwdown in the Backrooms
21:01 Searching the Ballroom
26:19 The Balcony Scene
30:40 The Quieter Balcony Scene
36:33 OUTRO

Cast:
Gray Smith as The Host and The Waiter
Ivy Smith as Valuin Emmaris and The Suspicious Woman
Matthew Dalton as Zadicus Rosefist
Nick Koyama as Ulysees Helar
Carl Bonebright as Suspicious Big Man
Daniel Huras as Suspicious Young Man
Ian Kay as Ainsley
Jason Francey as Dinner

Cast information found at https://thetowerarray.com/

Episode Transcript

Calling All Adventurers is an audio drama about a former hero who regales the audience with stories from his past, wisdom gained from his quests, and news about the fantastical world he lives in.

The Party investigate The Dark Sun through rumours and hearsay, before heading to the Spring Cotillion at the Royal Palace. The Host meets an unexpected guest.

This episode features a trailer for Twigs and Hearts. You can find out more about the show at https://twigsandhearts.carrd.co/

Trailer Transcript

Content Warning:
- Threats of violence

00:00 INTRO & Pod Rec: Twigs and Hearts
02:32 News
03:25 Investigation at The Ward
10:00 Donning the eveningwear and travelling to the Cotillion
18:55 Cotillion Formalities
23:14 BREAK
24:09 Announcements and Mingling
34:00 Struggling in the Ballroom
38:01 Private Conversations in the Back Halls
42:26 OUTRO

Cast:
Gray Smith as The Host, the Herald, Margrave Stonehammer and the Rude Noble
Ivy Smith as Valuin Emmaris
Ioana Adăscăliței as Morn
Carl Bonebright as Harrington Mulbrand and Aard Kier
Caitlin Carlett as Lynn Ward
Lauren Tucker as the Ceremonial Guard
Matthew Dalton as Zaddicus Rosefist
Nick Koyama as Ulysees Helar

Cast information found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thetowerarray.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Calling All Adventurers is an audio drama about a former hero who regales the audience with stories from his past, wisdom gained from his quests, and news about the fantastical world he lives in.

The Party receive an unexpected guest, and run errands in the city where a generational secret is revealed

00:00 INTRO
01:35 The Quiet Cabal Disbands
04:20 An Unexpected Guest
10:38 Snacks and Chats
12:22 Morn's Tailor Shop
15:50 The Highstreet
18:06 A Shoulder To Scry On
26:52 Cursed Revelations
34:42 OUTRO

Cast:
Gray Smith as The Host
Ivy Smith as Valuin Emmaris
Carl Bonebright as Harrington Mulbrand
Jodie Leigh as Makana Zora
Adam McLaughlin as Friendly
Hannah Pratt as Ara Pernan
Ioana Adăscăliței as Morn
Caitlin Carlett as Lady Tombstone

Cast information found at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.thetowerarray.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Calling All Adventurers is an audio podcast about a former hero who regales the audience with stories from his past, wisdom gained from his quests, and news about the fantastical world he lives in.