98: The Proving Grounds

A split party must grapple with decisions that can no longer be put off.

• Nix infiltrates the Proving Grounds in search of answers.
• Dili makes a choice with weighty consequences.
• ChaCha confronts Buddy Cop.

Player Intrusion:

Daniel: Pseudopod: The Sound of Horror

Some recommended Pseudopod stories from Daniel:

• 20 Simple Steps to Ventriloquism by Jon Padgett
• Bottle Babies by Mary A. Turzillo
• The Coven of Dead Girls by L'Erin Ogle
• Trowel, Brush, Bones by Audrey R. Hollis

And of course, check out Pseudopod's page for new listeners for additional suggestions.

And follow Alasdair Stuart on Twitter!

Your cast:

GM: Daniel
Adilabrim "Dili" Kret: Sampson
Chansey "Cha-Cha" Letoile: Alex
Nix: Stace

Music

Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.

Neophyte by Monument Studios

Deduction, Conspiracy by Monument Studios

Anticipation (Ambience) by Monument Studios

Orc Enclave by Monument Studios

Mournful by Monument Studios

Long Note Three by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3993-long-note-three
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Fog by Monument Studios

Solo Piano by Monument Studios

In the Aftermath by Michael Rothery / via Adobe Stock

Paranoia by Monument Studios

Pre Battle Ambience by Monument Studios

Pre Battle by Monument Studios

Shaolin Assassins by Otis Galloway
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5167-shaolin-assassins
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Safe House by Monument Studios

Strategic Invasion by Liam Back / via Audiio

Growing Whispers by Monument Studios

Everything or Nothing by Willyecho / via Audiio

Production

Editing: Daniel
Transcription: Ria Couoh

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