A Paladin’s Bargain
A full-cast dark-comedy audio drama, set in the world of Your Favorite TTRPG™! It sounded like a simple job, but things aren’t always what they seem. ”Retired” paladin Sir Rowan and his partner Garnett sign up to escort a merchant’s wagon on the dangerous road to Gauntlet Station. But their list of problems (and their list of traveling companions) keeps growing.
Episodes
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Zero: Welcome to the Show
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
This episode zero is much like a gaming “session zero.” The person running the game (Daniel) introduces the show and talks about what’s to come. It doesn't matter if you are familiar with the game or not, please take a few minutes to listen, as it covers some basic information about the world we've created.
Content note: No harsh language, no violence, no innuendo, no alcohol consumption.
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
A Paladin's Bargain - Episode One: Our Esteemed Employer
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
It seemed like a simple job, but things aren’t always what they seem. “Retired” paladin Rowan son of Lawrence and his moderately reformed partner Garnett sign up to escort a merchant’s wagon on the dangerous road to Gauntlet Station. But their list of problems (and their list of traveling companions) keeps growing.
Content note: Combat with monsters resulting in monster death and character injury. Generic references to “off screen” alcohol consumption, slavery, and adult relationships.
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Two: Bork, Ook, Spelunk
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
The team meets another interesting traveler with stories to tell and magic to share. As they explore a hidden ruin and attempt to solve the riddles inside, they learn that unfortunately, curiosity can kill.
Content note: Character peril and injury, “off screen” combat resulting in adversarial and character death.
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Three: Speak of the Dead
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
With one of the party dead, the survivors attempt to bring the perpetrators to justice. In doing so, they learn that their destination holds a few more surprises than they originally thought. The good news (and the bad news) is that it will take brains to get through the night.
Content note: Strong language (two F-bombs, sh!t), threatening and intimidating language, combat with monsters resulting in injury and death.
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Four: Don't Split the Party
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
What started as a simple job just got a lot more complicated. Arrested at the gates of Gauntlet Station, the team is offered a chance for freedom and reward.. But the sheriff needs them to do something first.
Content note: Strong language (two “damn”s), comments demeaning to a person’s race, gender, and religion. Combat resulting in character injury. References to “off camera” children conscripted as soldiers and subsequent death.
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Five: Stuck in the Middle with You
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Miles from help, and with questionable allies at their backs, the team’s numbers keep dwindling, just as their list of enemies keeps growing. But help comes in strange places... just look out for the kale.
Content note: Combat with monsters resulting in monster death and character injury. Giant spiders. Sounds of vomiting, twice. One F bomb, one “damn” and one “godsdammit”
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Six: This One Time at Bandit Camp
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Outnumbered, the team has to do some creative thinking to bring the bandits to justice. Unfortunately, no good plan survives contact with the enemy. And THAT is just the beginning of their problems.
Content note: Harsh language only if you count "d@mn." Combat, resulting in injuries and death "on mike." Apparent suicide. Sounds of magical pain and torture. Threatening and intimidating language.
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Here's the trailer for our new podcast adventure series: A Paladin's Bargain.
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
It seemed like an easy job, but nothing is ever as easy as it seems. For retired paladin Rowan and his moderately reformed partner Garnett, the only thing growing faster than their list of traveling companions is their list of problems, scrapes, puzzles, and general ne’er-do-wells.
Season One coming December 2024!
Note: A Paladin's Bargain is rated PC-13-ISH for fantasy violence and occasional strong language. Listener discretion is encouraged.
What is a Paladin's Bargain
A Paladin's Bargain is a compromise where everyone involved leaves the negotiation equally miserable... and they still end up doing the right thing.
No adventure is complete without a side quest (or twelve). But when you're up to your butt in goblins, it's hard to remember your job was to slay the dragon.
APB is a short-form audio drama. Season one is six ~30 minute episodes. We do all the dice rolls off-mike so you can focus on the story.