Nights of the Shed plays Zweihander

The first episode of our new Zweihander campaign. The player characters find themselves in the besieged city of Neuss, in the Cologne region of Germany. Will they find a way out, or will they fall alongside the city? Either way, it's sure to be both grim and perilous!

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Kevin - Joan, baker
Richie - Baius, antiquarian 

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Momento di solitudine CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Crystal_Lake/

Also at https://soundcloud.com/damiano_baldoni

Zweihander - Escape The Noose - Part 1

The player characters flee from the Lustrous Cloak Inn into the blood-soaked streets of Neuss. Frantic chases, bottle bombings and small kindnesses ensue.

*Such is his commitment to grimdark, Richie died of the plague part way through the recording session, and so doesn't appear for the remainder of the adventure*

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Kevin - Joan, baker
Richie - Baius, antiquarian

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Also at @damiano_baldoni

Zweihander - Escape The Noose - Part 2

Perro Sucio and his soldiers have finally found their quarry. Will the player characters be able to lose their pursuers in the streets and alleyways of Neuss, or will they have to stand and fight for their very lives against the Dirty Dog?! 

*Such is his commitment to grimdark, Richie died of the plague part way through the recording session, and so doesn't appear for the remainder of the adventure*

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Kevin - Joan, baker
Richie - Baius, antiquarian

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Also at @damiano_baldoni

Zweihander - Escape The Noose - Part 3

The showdown with the Dirty Dog comes to a bloody conclusion, but whose blood will it be? Can the characters make their way safely out of a city ringed by artillery, and even if they can, will they find safety?

*Such is his commitment to grimdark, Richie died of the plague part way through the recording session, and so doesn't appear for the remainder of the adventure*

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Kevin - Joan, baker
Richie - Baius, antiquarian

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Lost Boat [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Crystal_Lake/Lost_boat

Also at @damiano_baldoni

Zweihander - Escape The Noose - Part 4

The party washes ashore on the banks of the River Rhine--or do they? Suddenly alone, without the other refugees from Neuss, will the characters survive the night in this apparent paradise? And where did Ilse come from anyway?

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Kevin - Joan, baker
Brent - Ilse, pilgrim

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Lost Boat [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Lake/Lost_boat

Also at @damiano_baldoni

Zweihander - Feast Of Goblyns Part 1

The party finds itself in a mysterious new city, looking for a roof to put over their heads, but they can't speak the language, let alone sing the correct song! What strange sites await in Harmonium, and will Helmut manage to find some boiled sweets?!

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Kevin - Joan, baker
Brent - Ilse, pilgrim

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Lost Boat [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Lake/Lost_boat

Damiano Baldoni - Sky Pirates [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Lost_Dinasty/Sky_Pirates

Also at @damiano_baldoni

Oh Christmas Tree by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Zweihander - Feast Of Goblyns Part 2

The party tries to get their bearings, and seek assistance at what is apparently a map shop. The party meets an old friend in strange circumstances, and Rafe makes a new one...

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Kevin - Joan, baker
Brent - Ilse, pilgrim

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Funeral Battle [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Crystal_Lake/Funeral_Battle

Also at @damiano_baldoni

The Zweihander logo is the property of Grim & Perilous Studios.

Zweihander - Feast Of Goblyns Part 3

The party reunite with Baius,  Maja does her level best find out what is in his pantry and a trip to the Night Market turns into a night in gaol with an escaped criminal.

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Kevin - Joan, baker
Richie - Baius, antiquarian

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Funeral Battle [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Funeral_Battle

Also at @damiano_baldoni

The Zweihander logo is the property of Grim & Perilous Studios.

Zweihander - Feast Of Goblyns Part 4

The party must fight for their lives for the first time since arriving in this strange land. But is the foe a man or a beast, and why don't the guards seem to be worried about it? Will the party slay their foe, or be lost forever in bowels of a dingy gaol?!

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Kevin - Joan, baker
Richie - Baius, antiquarian

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Funeral Battle [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Funeral_Battle

Also at @damiano_baldoni

The Zweihander logo is the property of Grim & Perilous Studios.

Zweihander - Feast Of Goblyns Part 5

CONTENT WARNING: This episode includes a discussion of domestic violence, and a depiction of domestic violence between NPCs. Please skip to 14:00 if do not wish to listen to this content.

The party passes the night in gaol by making a new acquaintance who seeks their assistance with her cause. Will they be able to free themselves in time to help her or will they rot in the dungeon? And just what is for breakfast anyway?!

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Kevin - Joan, baker
Richie - Baius, antiquarian

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Funeral Battle [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Funeral_Battle

Damiano Baldoni - A Ghrà [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_Baldoni/Lost_Dinasty/A_GhrO

Also at @damiano_baldoni

The Zweihander logo is the property of Grim & Perilous Studios.

Zweihander - Feast Of Goblyns Part 6

The party sets off on a seemingly straightforward trek to Skald, but perhaps travelling under cover of dark was not the smartest choice. A small farmhouse seemingly provides sanctuary, but it may not be as simple as that. Will the party survive the depredations of the road, how far away are those howls, and just who is Free Lantern? 

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Kevin - Joan, baker
Richie - Baius, antiquarian

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Lost Boat [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Lake/Lost_boat

Also at @damiano_baldoni

The Zweihander logo is the property of Grim & Perilous Studios.

Zweihander - Feast Of Goblyns Part 7

Cornered by wolves in an old farmhouse, the PC's and their new friends try to wait out the assault. But the arrival of a fresh foe, unlike anything they have ever seen before (or is it), complicates their plans. There will be blood, but whose?!

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Kevin - Joan, baker

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Funeral Battle [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Funeral_Battle

Damiano Baldoni - A Ghrà [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Dinasty/A_GhrO

Also at @damiano_baldoni

The Zweihander logo is the property of Grim & Perilous Studios.

Zweihander - Feast Of Goblyns Part 8

After resting up and taking stock, the PCs set off to Skald, with a short detour to check on the neighbours. A search of an empty farm house raises many questions, both practical and ethical,

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Kevin - Joan, baker

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Funeral Battle [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Funeral_Battle

Damiano Baldoni - Ethereal [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from https://soundcloud.com/damiano_baldoni/ethereal

Also at @damiano_baldoni

The Zweihander logo is the property of Grim & Perilous Studios.

Zweihander - Feast Of Goblyns Part 9

The party enjoys a respite at the luxurious Old Kartakan Inn. Some of them may even enjoy it too much. There's drinking, song, a shopping trip, and even just a little bit of flirting!

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Richie - Baius, antiquarian
Brent - Ilse, pilgrim

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Funeral Battle [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Funeral_Battle

Also at @damiano_baldoni

The Zweihander logo is the property of Grim & Perilous Studios.

Zweihander - FoG - Hotel, Motel, Kartakan Inn Part 1

Everyone just wants to relax and enjoy a night of good food and drinks, but the motley denizens of the Old Kartakan Inn seem to have other plans. Head are busted, blood is consumed and Raphe sings for his supper.

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Richie - Baius, antiquarian
Brent - Ilse, pilgrim

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Funeral Battle [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Funeral_Battle

Also at @damiano_baldoni

The Zweihander logo is the property of Grim & Perilous Studios.

Zweihander - FoG - Hotel, Motel, Kartakan Inn Part 2

The party's big night at the Kartakan Inn wears on. After a few more drinks, and Baius making a commitment he may not be able to keep, the night seems to be winding down. But there are still a few hours before dawn, and anything could happen!

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Richie - Baius, antiquarian
Brent - Ilse, pilgrim

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Funeral Battle [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Funeral_Battle

Also at @damiano_baldoni

The Zweihander logo is the property of Grim & Perilous Studios.

Zweihander - FoG - Hotel, Motel, Kartakan Inn Part 3

The terrible night rolls on as the party is confronted by a new foe. Will the PCs make it through the night, and why hasn't anyone else woken up? Join us for action, terror, were-creature taxonomy and some truly abysmal customer service!

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler
Toby - Maja, anchorite
Richie - Baius, antiquarian
Brent - Ilse, pilgrim

Music: 
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Funeral Battle [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Funeral_Battle

Also at @damiano_baldoni

The Zweihander logo is the property of Grim & Perilous Studios.

Zweihander - FoG - Hotel, Motel, Kartakan Inn Part 4

Following the harrowing events of the previous night, the party takes some time to regroup and resolve how to spend their time while they wait for the meeting with Akriel. The first course of action? Retail therapy!

*The audio quality of this episode is, unfortunately, a bit dodgy because it was raining quite heavily during recording, but at least you get the real ambience of playing in the Shed.

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer/(hedonist) slayer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler/highwayman
Toby - Maja, anchorite/sellsword
Kevin - Joan, baker/hedgewise
Brent - Ilse, pilgrim/revered mother

Music:
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Funeral Battle [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Funeral_Battle

Also at @damiano_baldoni

The Zweihander logo is the property of Grim & Perilous Studios.

Zweihander - FoG - A Series Of Unfortunate Transactions Part 1

Hoping to kill some time, and maybe make a profit, the party heads to the North Shore in search of some "fruiting bodies". If all goes to plan, they will be back in time for their meeting with Akriel-- but when do things ever go to plan?

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer/(hedonist) slayer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler/highwayman
Toby - Maja, anchorite/sellsword
Kevin - Joan, baker/hedgewise
Brent - Ilse, pilgrim/revered mother

Music:
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Funeral Battle [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Funeral_Battle

Also at @damiano_baldoni

The Zweihander logo is the property of Grim & Perilous Studios.

Zweihander - FoG - A Series Of Unfortunate Transactions Part 2

Helmut and Joan hope to make an impression with an evening at Harmonia's famous Crystal Cavern. They might even be allowed in this time! Dark rumours say that those who enter are hunted by creatures of darkness. Will Helmut and Joan make it home in time to catch the boat? Will they make it home at all?!

Paul - GM
Haydn - Helmut, animal trainer/(hedonist) slayer
Dave - Raphe, smuggler/highwayman
Toby - Maja, anchorite/sellsword
Kevin - Joan, baker/hedgewise
Brent - Ilse, pilgrim/revered mother

Music:
Damiano Baldoni - Spellbound Hell [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…/Lost_Dinasty/

Damiano Baldoni - Funeral Battle [CC BY-SA 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)] from freemusicarchive.org/music/Damiano_…Funeral_Battle

"Anxiety" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

"Virtutes Instrumenti" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The Zweihander logo is the property of Grim & Perilous Studios.

Zweihander - FoG - A Series Of Unfortunate Transactions Part 3

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Escape the Noose is now available as an adventure in PDF from DriveThruRPG.com at https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/267544/Escape-the-Noose