You are browsing archives for

Tag: Theater of the Hammed

Get the free Sanctum Secorum #35 Companion HERE!

Born in a tribe of fierce warrior women, Hundra has been raised to despise the influence of men. An archer, fighter and sword fighter, Hundra is superior to any male. Hundra finds her family slain and takes a vow of revenge until one day she meets her match.

Welcome to the Sanctum Secorum podcast. Tonight we discuss the 1983 film Hundra and pair it up with The Trolls of Mistwood!

Sanctum Secorum #31 – Jack of Shadows

January 11, 2018Written by Gatekeeper

2 Comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS

Get the free Sanctum Secorum #31 Companion HERE!

In a world half of light, half of darkness, where science and magic strive for dominance, there dwells a magical being who is friendly with neither side. Powerful magical entities live on the night side of the planet, and for the most part the entities’ magical powers emanate from distinct loci. Jack of Shadows (also known as Shadowjack), is unique among the magical beings in that he draws his power not from a physical location but from shadow itself. He is nearly incapacitated in complete light or complete darkness, but given access to even a small area of shadow, his potency is unmatched. Jack is a thief who finds himself betrayed and unjustly punished. So he embarks on a vendetta. He wanders through strange realms, encountering witches, vampires, and, finally, his worst enemy: the Lord of Bats. He consults his friend Morningstar, a great dark angel. He is pursued by a monstrous creature called the Borshin. He journeys from nightside to dayside, casting aside his soul in his quest for vengeance – and possibly redemption.

Welcome to the Sanctum Secorum podcast. Tonight start our year off with a work by Roger Zelazny coupled with Harley Stroh’s The Jeweler Who Dealt in Stardust.

Sanctum Secorum #27 – The King of Elfland’s Daughter

August 4, 2017Written by Gatekeeper

3 Comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS

Get the free Sanctum Secorum #27 Companion HERE!

The lord of Erl is told by the parliament of his people that they want to be ruled by a magic lord. Obeying the immemorial custom, the lord sends his son Alveric to fetch the King of Elfland’s daughter, Lirazel, to be his bride. He makes his way to Elfland, where time passes at a rate far slower than the real world, and wins her. They return to Erl and have a son, but in the manner of fairy brides of folklore, she fits uneasily with his people. She returns to the waiting arms of her father in Elfland, and her lovesick husband goes searching for her, abandoning the kingdom of Erl and wandering in a now-hopeless quest. However, Lirazel becomes lonesome for her mortal husband and son. Seeing that she is unhappy, the King of Elfland uses a powerful magic to engulf the land of Erl. Erl is transformed into a part of Elfland, and Lirazel and her loved ones are reunited forever in an eternal, enchanted world.

Welcome to the Sanctum Secorum podcast. Tonight we discuss Lord Dunsany’s novel The King of Elfland’s Daughter as well as Daniel J. Bishop’s adventure Through the Dragonwall.

Sanctum Secorum #15 – Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth

July 15, 2016Written by Gatekeeper

6 Comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS

Get the free Sanctum Secorum #15 Companion here!

“Kamandi is the last survivor of the human outpost in the “Command D” bunker near what was once New York City. “Kamandi” is a corruption of “Command D”; it is unclear if Kamandi ever had any other name. Raised by his elderly grandfather, Kamandi has extensive knowledge of the pre-Disaster world, thanks to a library of microfilm and old videos, but he has spent most of his time inside the bunker, and is unaware of the state of the world outside. When his grandfather is killed by a wolf, Kamandi leaves the bunker in search of other human outposts.

He soon discovers that the only other intelligent humans left on Earth are Ben Boxer and his friends Steve and Renzi, a trio of mutants genetically engineered to survive in Earth A.D. He also makes a number of animal friends including Dr. Canus, the canine scientist of Great Caesar (leader of the Tiger Empire) and Caesar’s teenage son Tuftan. Later additions to the cast included the alien woman Pyra, the girl Spirit and the consulting detective Mylock Bloodstalker and his associate Doile. Even the most sympathetic animals however are nonplussed by Kamandi and Ben’s ability to speak.

Kamandi and his friends set out to explore the world of Earth A.D., in hopes of one day restoring humanity to sentience and civilization.”

Welcome to the Sanctum Secorum podcast. In this episode we get to unite the work of the immortal Jack Kirby with special guest Jim Wampler’s long awaited Mutant Crawl Classics!

In addition, we have bonus content to bring to your DCC game while you wait that shiny new MCC book…after the jump!

Additional Content, Classes, Kickstarter, Monsters, Patrons & Deities, podcast Against the Atomic Overlord, Andrew Belling, Attack of the Frawgs, Bladrunner, Brendan LaSalle, Clint Bohaty, Crawling Under a Broken Moon, Crawljammer, Daft Punk, Edgar D. Johnson III, Fallout, Frozen in Time, Gary Gygax, Glipkerio's Gambit, Harley Stroh, Hole in the Sky, Interplay Entertainment, Intrigue at the Court of Chaos, Jack Kirby, Jim Wampler, John Marr, Kamandi, King Crimson, Kirby Krackle, Legion of Gold, Luke Gygax, Michael Curtis, Moon-Dice Games, Paul Reiche III, Perils of the Sunken City, Ralph Bakshi's Wizards, Reid San Filippo, Ron Grainer, Sailors on the Starless Sea, Shield of Faith Studios, Stephen Newton, The Mall Maul, The Museum at the End of Time, The Omega Man, The Tower Out of Time, Theater of the Hammed, Tiny Tim, Tron Legacy, Vangelis, Zager and Evans

Episode #12 – Kothar: Barbarian Swordsman

May 6, 2016Written by Gatekeeper

2 Comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS

Get the Sanctum Secorum #12 Companion here!

From the world beyond–or past–time Kothar comes. From out of the deepest, most violent recesses of mankind’s collective memory, Kothar the gigantic barbarian strides, the enchanted sword Frostfire glittering in his mighty hand. Lusty, hot-blooded, masterful, unafraid of things real or unreal, Kothar dominates the misty, bloody world before recorded time. Yet, though Kothar’s world existed in another age–perhaps another dimension–it springs vividly to life. Mapped, charted, chronicled, Kothar’s fantastic world suddenly becomes real–the sorcerers, dragons, witches, evil potions, unspeakable monsters. And Kothar, an epic hero for any age, overshadows everything.

Welcome to the Sanctum Secorum podcast. In this episode we look at the world of Gardner F Fox’s Kothar: Barbarian Swordsman.

In addition, we have bonus content to bring to your game: classes, magic items and so much more…after the jump.

Episode #10 – The Maker of Gargoyles

March 4, 2016Written by Gatekeeper

1 Comment

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS

Get the Sanctum Secorum #10 Companion here!

The third story in Clark Ashton Smith’s Averoigne cycle, the story takes place in the fictional French town of Averoigne. Much as Lovecraft based Arkham on Boston, Clark Ashton Smith’s Averoigne is based on the very real Auvergne region. Even more closely tying this story to our previous episode, H. P. Lovecraft wrote a story “Out of the Aeons” that also intertwines with this fictional province as have a number of other authors. Certainly this is a region filled with potential. All told Clark Ashton Smith left us with eighteen pieces, some incomplete, others mere outlines, of events transpiring in this area.

The story itself involves a stonecutter, shunned and feared by the people of the area, whose affections towards a local girl are spurned, if she recognizes he exists at all. Hired to create a pair of gargoyles for the new cathedral, he cuts two pieces of true masterwork but, in doing so, pours all of his negativity, hatred and lust into their creation. Infused with these black emotions, the gargoyles come to life and wreak havoc leaving death in their wake.

Welcome to the Sanctum Secorum podcast. In this episode we examine a work by famed author Clark Ashton Smith and match it Carnival of the Damned by the Sanctum’s own David Baity.

In addition, we have bonus content to bring to your game: magic items, weapons, and so much more…after the jump.

Episode #07 – Who Fears the Devil?

January 8, 2016Written by Gatekeeper

3 Comments

Podcast: Play in new window | Download

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | RSS

Get the Sanctum Secorum #07 Companion on DrivethruRPG

There’s a traveling man the Carolina mountain folk call Silver John for the silver strings strung on his guitar. In his wanderings John encounters a parade of benighted forest creatures, mountain spirits, and shapeless horrors from the void of history with only his enduring spirit, playful wit, and the magic of his guitar to preserve him. Manly Wade Wellman’s Silver John is one of the most beloved figures in fantasy, a true American folk hero of the literary age.

Welcome to the Sanctum Secorum podcast. In this episode, we are joined by author Michael Curtis as we examine the stories that inspired an entire setting and boxed set for DCC RPG, and a legendary piece of Appendix N literature. There is so much to discuss that our format was literally bursting at the seams and so we present the episode with 10 extra minutes of content!

In addition, we have bonus content to bring to your game: patrons, classes, and so much more…after the jump.

Latest Episode

Sanctum Secorum – Tonight 9pm EDT

Tales from the Sanctum

Card Catalog

Welcome

Tag: Theater of the Hammed

Sanctum Secorum #48 – The Dolphin Cross

Sanctum Secorum #35 – Hundra

Sanctum Secorum #31 – Jack of Shadows

Sanctum Secorum #27 – The King of Elfland’s Daughter

Sanctum Secorum #15 – Kamandi: The Last Boy on Earth

Episode #12 – Kothar: Barbarian Swordsman

Episode #10 – The Maker of Gargoyles

Episode #07 – Who Fears the Devil?

Tweets from the Sanctum

Subscribe to Sanctum Secorum