- 56 minutes 54 secondsAn Uncommon Burial 31 "Sweet Sorrow"
In which our investigators ransack the local sweet-shop, witness a tragic parting, & exchange gifts.
A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly.
Cast:
Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance
Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler
Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen
CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror. Human discretion is advised.
The Apocalypse Players is an actual play (or live play) TTRPG podcast focused on horror tabletop roleplaying games. Think Dimension 20 or Critical Role, but fewer dragons, more eldritch horrors, and more British actors taking their roleplaying very seriously (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers
We now have a free Discord server where you can come worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will only be too eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices oops we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @domjallen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK
Music and SFX from Epidemic Sound
Kevin MacLeod, at Incompetech:
Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseVirtutes Instrumenti by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4590-virtutes-instrumenti
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWith very special thanks to Finn McAleer for the use of his fiddle music, especially his album ‘Rough As Folk’ (with The Great Bearded Tits). More of Finn’s music can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/@finnnnn
Epidemic Sound:
Radestsky March - Trad.
When I am Calling Your Name - Giant Ember
Ave Maria - Trad.
String Quartet in D - Andante (Trad.)
Scorpion Dance - Mike Franklyn
Sneaky Fingers (T. Mori)
Trollmors Vaggsang (String Quartet Version) - Trad.
Prayer - Arvid Svenungsson
The Spy - Wendy Martini
Hallucinarium - Kalak
Lucky Bird - River Run Dry
Polska Fran Knaggalve - Trad.
Persapojkarnas Polska - Trad.
Joyful Occasions - Ludvig Moulin
Folksong on Piano - Trad.
Horror Composition 5 (SFX Producer)
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 “Spring” II. Largo e pianissimo sempre - Michelle Ross
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 “Summer” III. Presto - Michelle Ross
Largo from Xerxes - Trad.
Taproot - Esme Cruz
Distant Chanting - Jon Bjork
Vacuum Sealer - Edward Karl Hanson
It Lurks Below - Trailer Worx
Godsend - Johannes Bomlof
Amaranth Fields - Reynard Seidel
Let Them Try - Hampus Naeselius
Evil Intentions - Experia
Trailed By Horror - Trailer Worn
Av Jord, Till Jord - Silver Maple
Hold Me Now - Spring Gang
Eye For Detail - Jay Barton
It Will Fall - Daniella Ljungsberg
Scandinavian Folk 10 - Trad.
Sneaky Steak - Daniel Fridell
House of Horror - Marc Torch
Sign Here - Enigmatic
Serenity’s Reality 5 - August Wilhelmsson
Jokers - Mary Riddle
Corrivation - Ethan Sloan
Fear of the Dark - Etienne Roussel
Shadows Unseen - DEX 1200
Onus - Ethan Sloan
O’Connor’s Jig - Roy Edwin Williams
Game Over - Daniel Fridell
8 September 2026, 1:23 am - 1 hour 40 minutesAn Uncommon Burial 30 “The First Dance”
In which our investigators go on a cobbled-road-trip with our favourite pub landlady, discuss what in the name of seven Montagues is going on in this “Whitby” gaff, and encounter something perhaps more deadly & terrifying than anything they have yet faced…
A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly.
Cast:
Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance
Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler
Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen
CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror. Human discretion is advised.
The Apocalypse Players is an actual play (or live play) TTRPG podcast focused on horror tabletop roleplaying games. Think Dimension 20 or Critical Role, but fewer dragons, more eldritch horrors, and more British actors taking their roleplaying very seriously (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers
We now have a free Discord server where you can come worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will only be too eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices oops we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @domjallen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK
Music and SFX from Epidemic Sound
Kevin MacLeod, at Incompetech:
Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseVirtutes Instrumenti by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4590-virtutes-instrumenti
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWith very special thanks to Finn McAleer for the use of his fiddle music, especially his album ‘Rough As Folk’ (with The Great Bearded Tits). More of Finn’s music can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/@finnnnn
Epidemic Sound:
Radestsky March - Trad.
When I am Calling Your Name - Giant Ember
Ave Maria - Trad.
String Quartet in D - Andante (Trad.)
Scorpion Dance - Mike Franklyn
Sneaky Fingers (T. Mori)
Trollmors Vaggsang (String Quartet Version) - Trad.
Prayer - Arvid Svenungsson
The Spy - Wendy Martini
Hallucinarium - Kalak
Lucky Bird - River Run Dry
Polska Fran Knaggalve - Trad.
Persapojkarnas Polska - Trad.
Joyful Occasions - Ludvig Moulin
Folksong on Piano - Trad.
Horror Composition 5 (SFX Producer)
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 “Spring” II. Largo e pianissimo sempre - Michelle Ross
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 “Summer” III. Presto - Michelle Ross
Largo from Xerxes - Trad.
Taproot - Esme Cruz
Distant Chanting - Jon Bjork
Vacuum Sealer - Edward Karl Hanson
It Lurks Below - Trailer Worx
Godsend - Johannes Bomlof
Amaranth Fields - Reynard Seidel
Let Them Try - Hampus Naeselius
Evil Intentions - Experia
Trailed By Horror - Trailer Worn
Av Jord, Till Jord - Silver Maple
Hold Me Now - Spring Gang
Eye For Detail - Jay Barton
It Will Fall - Daniella Ljungsberg
Scandinavian Folk 10 - Trad.
Sneaky Steak - Daniel Fridell
House of Horror - Marc Torch
Sign Here - Enigmatic
Serenity’s Reality 5 - August Wilhelmsson
Jokers - Mary Riddle
Corrivation - Ethan Sloan
Fear of the Dark - Etienne Roussel
Shadows Unseen - DEX 1200
Onus - Ethan Sloan
O’Connor’s Jig - Roy Edwin Williams
Game Over - Daniel Fridell
31 August 2026, 10:59 pm - 1 hour 20 minutesAn Uncommon Burial 29: "A School Story"
In which two men in a smoking-room are talking of their their private school days…
(This episode is meant as a classic ghost story in many ways, but one which adds directly to the narrative of An Uncommon Burial - and which also acts as a form of "recap" for the previous connected scenarios 'A Christmas Inheritance', & 'A Residence at The Bay' [along with the already published first section of this scenario], so... SPOILERS, I guess)
A Call of Cthulhu scenario by Danann McAleer. Episodes released weekly.
Cast:
Dr. Henry Carraig-Muire - Joseph Chance
Rev. Perregrine McCutcheon - Dan Wheeler
Lady Helen Marjorie Bjarmia Potts - Dominic Allen
CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror. Human discretion is advised.
The Apocalypse Players is an actual play (or live play) TTRPG podcast focused on horror tabletop roleplaying games. Think Dimension 20 or Critical Role, but fewer dragons, more eldritch horrors, and more British actors taking their roleplaying very seriously (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers
We now have a free Discord server where you can come worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will only be too eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices oops we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
The Apocalypse Players are:
Dominic Allen @domjallen
Joseph Chance @JosephChance2
Danann McAleer @DanannMcAleer
Dan Wheeler @DanWheelerUK
Music and SFX from Epidemic Sound
Kevin MacLeod, at Incompetech:
Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4578-vanishing
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseVirtutes Instrumenti by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4590-virtutes-instrumenti
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseWith very special thanks to Finn McAleer for the use of his fiddle music, especially his album ‘Rough As Folk’ (with The Great Bearded Tits). More of Finn’s music can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/@finnnnn
Epidemic Sound:
Radestsky March - Trad.
When I am Calling Your Name - Giant Ember
Ave Maria - Trad.
String Quartet in D - Andante (Trad.)
Scorpion Dance - Mike Franklyn
Sneaky Fingers (T. Mori)
Trollmors Vaggsang (String Quartet Version) - Trad.
Prayer - Arvid Svenungsson
The Spy - Wendy Martini
Hallucinarium - Kalak
Lucky Bird - River Run Dry
Polska Fran Knaggalve - Trad.
Persapojkarnas Polska - Trad.
Joyful Occasions - Ludvig Moulin
Folksong on Piano - Trad.
Horror Composition 5 (SFX Producer)
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in E Major, Op. 8 No. 1, RV 269 “Spring” II. Largo e pianissimo sempre - Michelle Ross
Vivaldi - The Four Seasons, Violin Concerto in G Minor, Op. 8 No. 2, RV 315 “Summer” III. Presto - Michelle Ross
Largo from Xerxes - Trad.
Taproot - Esme Cruz
Distant Chanting - Jon Bjork
Vacuum Sealer - Edward Karl Hanson
It Lurks Below - Trailer Worx
Godsend - Johannes Bomlof
Amaranth Fields - Reynard Seidel
Let Them Try - Hampus Naeselius
Evil Intentions - Experia
Trailed By Horror - Trailer Worn
Av Jord, Till Jord - Silver Maple
Hold Me Now - Spring Gang
Eye For Detail - Jay Barton
It Will Fall - Daniella Ljungsberg
Scandinavian Folk 10 - Trad.
Sneaky Steak - Daniel Fridell
House of Horror - Marc Torch
Sign Here - Enigmatic
Serenity’s Reality 5 - August Wilhelmsson
Jokers - Mary Riddle
Corrivation - Ethan Sloan
Fear of the Dark - Etienne Roussel
Shadows Unseen - DEX 1200
Onus - Ethan Sloan
O’Connor’s Jig - Roy Edwin Williams
Game Over - Daniel Fridell
25 August 2026, 5:37 am - 1 hour 33 minutesThe Company of the Light (Vaesen) 15: ‘The Aftermaths’ (FINALE)
…or ‘A Tale of Two Stones and Two Lights.’
In which a precious item is taken, one lost is returned, a spell is broken, a man is mended, an evil is scattered, and a company reunited.The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.
You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494
Cast:
Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance
Bab Chase — Dominic Allen
Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer
Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett
Narrator — Dan WheelerCW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.
(MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW): The mystery at the heart of this story is premised upon the disappearance and death of a young woman. However, with the exception of one moment (which I will flag when it arrives), this is not dwelt on in any great detail, and please note for avoidance of doubt this is NOT sexual violence or self-harm. Human discretion is advised.
The Apocalypse Players is an actual play (or live play) TTRPG podcast focused on horror tabletop roleplaying games. Think Dimension 20 or Critical Role, but fewer dragons, more eldritch horrors, and more British actors taking their roleplaying very seriously (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers
We now have a free Discord server where you can come and worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will be only too eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices - oops - we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
Music and SFX
From Epidemic Sound:
Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar
Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout
David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads
Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp
British Grenadiers - John Abbot
Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional
End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren
Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland SongsFrozen Fields - Medité
Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams
In the Storm - Amber Glow
Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur
Meme - Nevin
Pillow Magic - Valante
Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional
Red as a Rose - Rune Dale
Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom
Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste
From Artlist:
Amulets - I
Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar
Brianna Tam - Circularity
G-Yerro - Dark Hollows
James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art
Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water
Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey
Manos Mars - Swiss
Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion
Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground
Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us
Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus
Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:
"Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’
Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz
Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I
Tallis - If ye love me
Tallis - Spem in alium
John Dowland - Shall I sue
U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite
Makemi: Scarborough Fair
Endersslay: Star of the county down
Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage
The Girl I Left Behind Me
From Pond 5
‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker
‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker
‘British Grenadiers’
‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art
Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’
Music by Dan Wheeler includes
The Old Sow (trad)
Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)
Haste to the Wedding (trad)
From xeno-canto
XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M
XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis
XC554798 - Soundscape
XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone
XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni
XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav
[SCENARIO TITLE BELOW]
I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.
17 August 2026, 8:00 pm - 1 hour 18 minutesThe Company of the Light (Vaesen) 14: ‘Not the Blade, But the Man Who Wields It’
...or ‘Where Pagan Meets Pagan’
In which this league of extraordinary ladies and gentlemen perform unquestionably extraordinary actions.
The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.
You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494
Cast:
Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance
Bab Chase — Dominic Allen
Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer
Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett
Narrator — Dan WheelerCW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.
(MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW): The mystery at the heart of this story is premised upon the disappearance and death of a young woman. However, with the exception of one moment (which I will flag when it arrives), this is not dwelt on in any great detail, and please note for avoidance of doubt this is NOT sexual violence or self-harm. Human discretion is advised.
The Apocalypse Players is an actual play (or live play) TTRPG podcast focused on horror tabletop roleplaying games. Think Dimension 20 or Critical Role, but fewer dragons, more eldritch horrors, and more British actors taking their roleplaying very seriously (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers
We now have a free Discord server where you can come and worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will be only too eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices - oops - we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
Music and SFX
From Epidemic Sound:
Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar
Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout
David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads
Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp
British Grenadiers - John Abbot
Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional
End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren
Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland SongsFrozen Fields - Medité
Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams
In the Storm - Amber Glow
Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur
Meme - Nevin
Pillow Magic - Valante
Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional
Red as a Rose - Rune Dale
Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom
Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste
From Artlist:
Amulets - I
Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar
Brianna Tam - Circularity
G-Yerro - Dark Hollows
James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art
Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water
Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey
Manos Mars - Swiss
Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion
Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground
Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us
Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus
Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:
"Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’
Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz
Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I
Tallis - If ye love me
Tallis - Spem in alium
John Dowland - Shall I sue
U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite
Makemi: Scarborough Fair
Endersslay: Star of the county down
Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage
The Girl I Left Behind Me
From Pond 5
‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker
‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker
‘British Grenadiers’
‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art
Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’
Music by Dan Wheeler includes
The Old Sow (trad)
Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)
Haste to the Wedding (trad)
From xeno-canto
XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M
XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis
XC554798 - Soundscape
XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone
XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni
XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav
[SCENARIO TITLE BELOW]
I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.
10 August 2026, 8:00 pm - 52 minutes 10 secondsThe Company of the Light (Vaesen) 13: ‘Old Meg...’
In which the elite squad of paranormal investigators call in a specialist to help them count some stones.
The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.
You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494
Cast:
Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance
Bab Chase — Dominic Allen
Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer
Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett
Narrator — Dan WheelerCW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.
(MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW): The mystery at the heart of this story is premised upon the disappearance and death of a young woman. However, with the exception of one moment (which I will flag when it arrives), this is not dwelt on in any great detail, and please note for avoidance of doubt this is NOT sexual violence or self-harm. Human discretion is advised.
The Apocalypse Players is an actual play (or live play) TTRPG podcast focused on horror tabletop roleplaying games. Think Dimension 20 or Critical Role, but fewer dragons, more eldritch horrors, and more British actors taking their roleplaying very seriously (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers
We now have a free Discord server where you can come and worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will be only too eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices - oops - we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
Music and SFX
From Epidemic Sound:
Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar
Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout
David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads
Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp
British Grenadiers - John Abbot
Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional
End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren
Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland SongsFrozen Fields - Medité
Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams
In the Storm - Amber Glow
Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur
Meme - Nevin
Pillow Magic - Valante
Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional
Red as a Rose - Rune Dale
Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom
Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste
From Artlist:
Amulets - I
Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar
Brianna Tam - Circularity
G-Yerro - Dark Hollows
James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art
Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water
Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey
Manos Mars - Swiss
Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion
Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground
Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us
Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus
Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:
"Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’
Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz
Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I
Tallis - If ye love me
Tallis - Spem in alium
John Dowland - Shall I sue
U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite
Makemi: Scarborough Fair
Endersslay: Star of the county down
Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage
The Girl I Left Behind Me
From Pond 5
‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker
‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker
‘British Grenadiers’
‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art
Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’
Music by Dan Wheeler includes
The Old Sow (trad)
Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)
Haste to the Wedding (trad)
From xeno-canto
XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M
XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis
XC554798 - Soundscape
XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone
XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni
XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav
[SCENARIO TITLE BELOW]
I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.
3 August 2026, 8:00 pm - 1 hour 3 minutesThe Company of the Light (Vaesen) 12: ‘Maes Knoll’
In which our jolly ramblers visit the deserted Thomas Farm, before arriving at one of the erstwhile names of this scenario, indicating it is likely to be a significant location. The pieces start to fall into place…
The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.
You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494
Cast:
Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance
Bab Chase — Dominic Allen
Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer
Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett
Narrator — Dan WheelerCW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.
(MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW): The mystery at the heart of this story is premised upon the disappearance and death of a young woman. However, with the exception of one moment (which I will flag when it arrives), this is not dwelt on in any great detail, and please note for avoidance of doubt this is NOT sexual violence or self-harm. Human discretion is advised.
The Apocalypse Players is an actual play (or live play) TTRPG podcast focused on horror tabletop roleplaying games. Think Dimension 20 or Critical Role, but fewer dragons, more eldritch horrors, and more British actors taking their roleplaying very seriously (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers
We now have a free Discord server where you can come and worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will be only too eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices - oops - we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
Music and SFX
From Epidemic Sound:
Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar
Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout
David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads
Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp
British Grenadiers - John Abbot
Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional
End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren
Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland SongsFrozen Fields - Medité
Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams
In the Storm - Amber Glow
Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur
Meme - Nevin
Pillow Magic - Valante
Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional
Red as a Rose - Rune Dale
Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom
Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste
From Artlist:
Amulets - I
Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar
Brianna Tam - Circularity
G-Yerro - Dark Hollows
James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art
Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water
Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey
Manos Mars - Swiss
Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion
Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground
Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us
Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus
Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:
"Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’
Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz
Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I
Tallis - If ye love me
Tallis - Spem in alium
John Dowland - Shall I sue
U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite
Makemi: Scarborough Fair
Endersslay: Star of the county down
Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage
The Girl I Left Behind Me
From Pond 5
‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker
‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker
‘British Grenadiers’
‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art
Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’
Music by Dan Wheeler includes
The Old Sow (trad)
Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)
Haste to the Wedding (trad)
From xeno-canto
XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M
XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis
XC554798 - Soundscape
XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone
XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni
XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav
[SCENARIO TITLE BELOW]
I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.
27 July 2026, 8:00 pm - 1 hour 16 minutesThe Company of the Light (Vaesen) 11: ‘The Ballad of Squally Chase’
In which the investigators investigate a crime scene, speak to witnesses, and discover clues. Really.
The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.
You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494
Cast:
Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance
Bab Chase — Dominic Allen
Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer
Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett
Narrator — Dan WheelerCW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.
(MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW): The mystery at the heart of this story is premised upon the disappearance and death of a young woman. However, with the exception of one moment (which I will flag when it arrives), this is not dwelt on in any great detail, and please note for avoidance of doubt this is NOT sexual violence or self-harm. Human discretion is advised.
The Apocalypse Players is an actual play (or live play) TTRPG podcast focused on horror tabletop roleplaying games. Think Dimension 20 or Critical Role, but fewer dragons, more eldritch horrors, and more British actors taking their roleplaying very seriously (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers
We now have a free Discord server where you can come and worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will be only too eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices - oops - we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
Music and SFX
From Epidemic Sound:
Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar
Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout
David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads
Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp
British Grenadiers - John Abbot
Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional
End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren
Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland SongsFrozen Fields - Medité
Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams
In the Storm - Amber Glow
Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur
Meme - Nevin
Pillow Magic - Valante
Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional
Red as a Rose - Rune Dale
Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom
Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste
From Artlist:
Amulets - I
Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar
Brianna Tam - Circularity
G-Yerro - Dark Hollows
James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art
Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water
Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey
Manos Mars - Swiss
Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion
Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground
Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us
Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus
Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:
"Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’
Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz
Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I
Tallis - If ye love me
Tallis - Spem in alium
John Dowland - Shall I sue
U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite
Makemi: Scarborough Fair
Endersslay: Star of the county down
Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage
The Girl I Left Behind Me
From Pond 5
‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker
‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker
‘British Grenadiers’
‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art
Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’
Music by Dan Wheeler includes
The Old Sow (trad)
Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)
Haste to the Wedding (trad)
From xeno-canto
XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M
XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis
XC554798 - Soundscape
XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone
XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni
XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav
[SCENARIO TITLE BELOW]
I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.
20 July 2026, 8:00 pm - 58 minutes 38 secondsThe Company of the Light (Vaesen) 10: ‘Quoit a Lot’
In which the Apocalypse Players demonstrate why none of them work in advertising, and Siobhan Strong has An Experience.
The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.
You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494
Cast:
Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance
Bab Chase — Dominic Allen
Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer
Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett
Narrator — Dan Wheeler
CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.
(MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW): The mystery at the heart of this story is premised upon the disappearance and death of a young woman. However, with the exception of one moment (which I will flag when it arrives), this is not dwelt on in any great detail, and please note for avoidance of doubt this is NOT sexual violence or self-harm. Human discretion is advised.
The Apocalypse Players is an actual play (or live play) TTRPG podcast focused on horror tabletop roleplaying games. Think Dimension 20 or Critical Role, but fewer dragons, more eldritch horrors, and more British actors taking their roleplaying very seriously (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers
We now have a free Discord server where you can come and worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will be only too eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices - oops - we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
Music and SFX
From Epidemic Sound:
Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar
Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout
David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads
Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp
British Grenadiers - John Abbot
Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional
End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren
Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland Songs
Frozen Fields - Medité
Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams
In the Storm - Amber Glow
Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur
Meme - Nevin
Pillow Magic - Valante
Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional
Red as a Rose - Rune Dale
Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom
Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste
From Artlist:
Amulets - I
Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar
Brianna Tam - Circularity
G-Yerro - Dark Hollows
James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art
Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water
Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey
Manos Mars - Swiss
Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion
Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground
Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us
Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus
Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:
"Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’
Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz
Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I
Tallis - If ye love me
Tallis - Spem in alium
John Dowland - Shall I sue
U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite
Makemi: Scarborough Fair
Endersslay: Star of the county down
Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage
The Girl I Left Behind Me
From Pond 5
‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker
‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker
‘British Grenadiers’
‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art
Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’
Music by Dan Wheeler includes
The Old Sow (trad)
Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)
Haste to the Wedding (trad)
From xeno-canto
XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M
XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis
XC554798 - Soundscape
XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone
XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni
XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav
[SCENARIO TITLE BELOW]
I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.
13 July 2026, 8:00 pm - 53 minutes 8 secondsThe Company of the Light (Vaesen) 09: ‘Accidental Hearse’
In which a specific content warning applies, but it’s all done in terribly good taste. Mostly. Then Bab Chase tries to cheer everyone up, and Bridge Ebden remembers an old friend.
The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.
You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494
Cast:
Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance
Bab Chase — Dominic Allen
Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer
Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett
Narrator — Dan Wheeler
CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.
SPECIFIC CONTENT WARNING FOR EPISODE 9: This episode contains description of the injuries to a young person’s corpse and the emotional distress to her family. If you wish to avoid this, please note it takes place from around the 17m30s point, and you should be safe to resume listening at around 30 minutes. Skipping this is unlikely to spoil your appreciation of the story as a whole.
The Apocalypse Players is an actual play (or live play) TTRPG podcast focused on horror tabletop roleplaying games. Think Dimension 20 or Critical Role, but fewer dragons, more eldritch horrors, and more British actors taking their roleplaying very seriously (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers
We now have a free Discord server where you can come and worship at the altar of the Apocalypse, play Call of Cthulhu online, and meet like-minded cultists who will be only too eager to welcome you into the fold. New sacrifices - oops - we mean players are always welcome. Join here: discord.com/invite/kRQ62t6SjH
For more information and to get in touch, visit www.apocalypseplayers.com
Music and SFX
From Epidemic Sound:
Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar
Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout
David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads
Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp
British Grenadiers - John Abbot
Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional
End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren
Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland Songs
Frozen Fields - Medité
Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams
In the Storm - Amber Glow
Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur
Meme - Nevin
Pillow Magic - Valante
Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional
Red as a Rose - Rune Dale
Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom
Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste
From Artlist:
Amulets - I
Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar
Brianna Tam - Circularity
G-Yerro - Dark Hollows
James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art
Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water
Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey
Manos Mars - Swiss
Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion
Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground
Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us
Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus
Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:
"Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’
Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz
Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I
Tallis - If ye love me
Tallis - Spem in alium
John Dowland - Shall I sue
U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite
Makemi: Scarborough Fair
Endersslay: Star of the county down
Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage
The Girl I Left Behind Me
From Pond 5
‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker
‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker
‘British Grenadiers’
‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art
Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’
Music by Dan Wheeler includes
The Old Sow (trad)
Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)
Haste to the Wedding (trad)
From xeno-canto
XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M
XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis
XC554798 - Soundscape
XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone
XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni
XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav
[SCENARIO TITLE BELOW]
I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.
6 July 2026, 8:00 pm - 1 hour 20 minutesThe Company of the Light (Vaesen) 08: ‘A Field in England (Again)’
In which our keen beans are up with the lark and on the trail of something. Or a trail, or something, or someone is having a lark. There’s definitely a lark, I can tell you that much.
The Company of the Light uses the Vaesen roleplaying system, by Free League Publishing and based an original concept by Johan Egerkrans. The mystery at the heart of the scenario is taken from Mythic Britain and Ireland by Graeme Davis. The name of that scenario (which may contain a mild spoiler) can be found below the music section of these notes.
You can hear a short prologue to The Company of the Light on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/blomqvist-01-ho-153999494
Cast:
Lieutenant William Fellwood — Joseph Chance
Bab Chase — Dominic Allen
Siobhan Strong — Danann McAleer
Bridge Ebden — Lucy Farrett
Narrator — Dan Wheeler
CW: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language and cosmic horror.
(MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW): The mystery at the heart of this story is premised upon the disappearance and death of a young woman. However, with the exception of one moment (which I will flag when it arrives), this is not dwelt on in any great detail, and please note for avoidance of doubt this is NOT sexual violence or self-harm. Human discretion is advised.
The Apocalypse Players is an actual play (or live play) TTRPG podcast focused on horror tabletop roleplaying games. Think Dimension 20 or Critical Role, but fewer dragons, more eldritch horrors, and more British actors taking their roleplaying very seriously (most of the time). We primarily play the Chaosium RPG Call of Cthulhu, but have also been known to dabble with other systems, most of which can be found on our Patreon: www.patreon.com/apocalypseplayers
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Music and SFX
From Epidemic Sound:
Daniella Ljungsberg - Against the Tide; Long Term and Ashes; Still in Blues; Flute; Soar
Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen - Missing Memories; Partners in Crime; Desert Hideout
David Edward – Angelica; Space Elf; Threads
Horna Spelman – Vasterut; Svantes Polska; Koslapp
British Grenadiers - John Abbot
Bytt-Lasses Brudmarsch - Traditional
End of a Dream - Hanna Lindgren
Farewell to Ennerdale Water - Moorland Songs
Frozen Fields - Medité
Great Bend Reel - Roy Edwin Williams
In the Storm - Amber Glow
Lily of the Woods - Sandra Marteleur
Meme - Nevin
Pillow Magic - Valante
Polska Fran Knaggalve - Traditional
Red as a Rose - Rune Dale
Reflection No. 2 for Solo Violin - Hanna Ekstrom
Sayings and Blessings - David Celeste
From Artlist:
Amulets - I
Blackbard – Cyancerto; Skogsdrommar
Brianna Tam - Circularity
G-Yerro - Dark Hollows
James Forest - El Faro; Morning Walks; One Evening in May pt 1; Queen of Art
Michael Vignola - From the Sea; Under Water
Rotem Moav - Blood on the Snow; Homebound Journey
Manos Mars - Swiss
Michael John Wookey - Wanderlust Motifs - Rural Folklore Accordion
Musical Mandalas - Memories of a Fairground
Skies Speak - I Think He Saw Us
Yehezkel Raz - Enceladus
Public Domain / Creative Commons / Wikicommons:
"Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
https://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/music.html
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Wind that Shakes the Barley – YouTube user ‘peakfiddler’
Collegium Vocale: O przedobry Boże nasz
Tom Dillon - On Raglan Road - The Dawning of The Day - Sonny Don't Go Away (The Volunteer Pub, Sidmouth)
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Videte Miraculum
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Loquebantur variis linguis
The Tudor Consort: Thomas Tallis - Lamentations I
Tallis - If ye love me
Tallis - Spem in alium
John Dowland - Shall I sue
U.S. Army Band: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis
Ralph Vaughan Williams - English Folk Song Suite
Makemi: Scarborough Fair
Endersslay: Star of the county down
Danny Boy tin whistle by JGrandgagnage
The Girl I Left Behind Me
From Pond 5
‘Krummi Svaf I Klettagja’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Undir Blaum Solarsali’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Modir Min I Kvi Kvi’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Bjort Mey Og Hrein’ – M Ragnarsdottir
‘Travelling for a Living’ – Henry Parker
‘Sylvie’ – Henry Parker
‘British Grenadiers’
‘Fenian Song’ – Sonic Art
Other tracks include ‘As I Roved Out’; ‘Proud Celt’; ‘Scarborough Fair’; ‘John Barleycorn’; ‘Matty Groves’; ‘Morris Dance’; ‘Maypole Dance’; ‘Celtic Fiddle’
Music by Dan Wheeler includes
The Old Sow (trad)
Sweat Boxer — (trad, with thanks to Davy Goodchild and The Harrow Inn)
Haste to the Wedding (trad)
From xeno-canto
XC975203 - European Herring Gull - Larus argentatus argenteus by David M
XC384264 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC590432 - Eurasian Skylark - Alauda arvensis
XC554798 - Soundscape
XC138375 - European Robin - Erithacus rubecula
XC397660 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone
XC495630 - Great Tit - Parus major newtoni
XC947630 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC1054294 - Carrion Crow - Corvus corone corone.wav
XC817610 - Great Green Bush-cricket - Tettigonia viridissima.wav
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I have chosen not to include the name of the mystery at the heart of this scenario in the spoken introduction, as I consider it to be a potential spoiler for the story. But for completists and searchability I include it here: It is called Old Meg.
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