The Emerald Collective Podcast
Actual play D&D and other TTRPG podcast
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Welcome to The Emerald Collective, where imagination knows no bounds and adventures await at every turn. We are a tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) community dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences in the realms of fantasy, cosmic horror, and everything in between. Our journey began with a shared love for storytelling and the magic of rolling dice, and since then, we've expanded into an inclusive community for role players, gamers and storytellers alike.
At the heart of The Emerald Collective are our streams and podcasts, where we bring our tabletop adventures to life through actual play. Whether you're a seasoned game master or a curious newcomer, our podcasts offer a glimpse into the fantastical worlds we explore, complete with epic battles, heartfelt moments, and unexpected twists. From high-fantasy adventures in the world of Sopherone to creepy investigations in the shadows of Cthulhu, there's always something new to discover in our ever-growing repertoire of actual play games.
But The Emerald Collective is more than just a collection of podcasts – it's a community of creativity and friendship. Our social media platforms are a lively gathering place where gamers from every corner of the world come together to share stories, discuss game mechanics, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for advice on character creation, seeking players for your next campaign, or simply want to geek out over your favourite moments from our podcasts, you'll find a welcoming community of like-minded adventurers ready to welcome you.
So come join us at The Emerald Collective, where the next great adventure is just a roll of the dice away. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a wide-eyed newcomer, there's a place for you at our table. Grab your dice, sharpen your imagination, and prepare to embark on a journey you'll never forget.
Episodes
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Growing evermore tired of the intellectual battles within the tower, the party arrive on the third floor where yet another mind-rattling challenge awaits. Sir Tirion still suffers the effects of the magic on the second floor, while Mina becomes affected by something new. Can Aelfric and the others last much longer running the mind gauntlet of Galfond Illemis?
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
After completing the Sphinx's riddles, the party are permitted to ascend to the fourth floor. Aelfric is stumped to find that the intellectual games have come to an end when he sees something that unsettles him greatly. Meanwhile; Shadar, Mina, Daemon, and Sir Tirion prepare themselves as a clear and present danger has begun to show within the tower.
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
The party have found a new ally in Robertlin, who has told them that danger lurks behind the closed iron doors on the fourth floor. Upon opening the large sturdy doors, the group encountered a room infested with The Violet Madness. But the magical fungus isn't the only threat sealed behind the doors, and they have just let it out...
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
After completing all of Galfond's trails, and also an unexpected encounter with The Violet Madness, the party have made their way to the fifth and final floor of Illemis' Tower. As always, not everything is straightforward for the group as they stumble upon one final deadly trial.
While the midst of their troubles, they learn of "Mother". Who could she be? And how is she connected to Galfond? One thing is for certain... She is most definitely interested in Aelfric.
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
The plot thickens... The party have gleaned as much information as the can from the top of Galfond Illemis' tower and it seems as though their main objective expands to the northern reaches of Castonia, where the cult behind the cursed disease reside. Revelations as to Aelfric's origins come to light, but the resilient young wizard refuses to faulter and remains true to his dedication to his task within Castonia. Just who is Aelfric, anyway? The rest of the group would like to hear more from the scruffy young mage. But will they like what they hear?
Mark Corrigan
GM Mark Corrigan of Sionnach Games has been creating and writing TTRPG content for a number of years and is also a GM for The Emerald Collective. Mark is the DM for the Dark Fantasy D&D adventure "The Violet Madness" and also the Keeper for the Call of Cthulhu podcast as part of The Emerald Collective.
Mark enjoys creating adventures, maps and monsters that are a little bit outside of the norm to keep players on their toes.
Mark plays his games using the rules as guidelines and is a firm believer in "the rule of cool". While suspense and eerie themes are Mark's jam, he also loves the dash of humour in games.
Dave Gibson
Dave has been playing and running TTRPGs for over 30 years now and yes, his knees have started creaking at this stage, he reports. Dave’s first exposure to TTRPGs was the original D&D Red Box but his imagination was really fired when he began to play in a regular AD&D 2E group in the 90s, leading him on to run his first campaign which lasted over ten years. You can find Dave over on The Emerald Collective running his long form, home brew D&D 5E campaign, The Sopherone Saga, an epic campaign set on the continent of Sopherone which follows the stories and fate of a group of heroes as they stumble upon a dreadful plan hatched by some of the most powerful people in the Royal Family of Sopherone City. Dave also runs a Radiant Citadel based mini campaign on The Emerald Collective as well as creating and running several original One Shots online. As well as all of that, Dave has just created the continent of Sargaath on his world of Hethar, the new setting for The Emerald Collective’s first 5E podcast - The Starless Twilight.