A Paladin’s Bargain https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com 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. Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:30:51 -0800 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Fiction:Science Fiction 1440 serial Rowan (aka Daniel) Rowan (aka Daniel) No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18993323/Paladins_Bargain_logo.png A Paladin’s Bargain https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com 144 144 A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Zero: Welcome to the Show A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Zero: Welcome to the Show https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/a-paladins-bargain-episode-zero-welcome-to-the-show/ https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/a-paladins-bargain-episode-zero-welcome-to-the-show/#comments Wed, 18 Dec 2024 14:44:52 -0800 PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e75e373b-a2e2-380d-a0d6-1a4a2a72069f 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Rowan (aka Daniel) false No 514 1 2 full A Paladin's Bargain - Episode One: Our Esteemed Employer A Paladin's Bargain - Episode One: Our Esteemed Employer https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/1/ https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/1/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:22:41 -0800 PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/59ac2f03-b5d6-352b-aa16-82f053ac8a98 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Rowan (aka Daniel) false No 1867 1 3 full A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Two: Bork, Ook, Spelunk A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Two: Bork, Ook, Spelunk https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/2/ https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/2/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:23:14 -0800 PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/72b80b90-45ab-3aa1-ad45-26f6b6cb89db 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Rowan (aka Daniel) false No 1850 1 4 full A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Three: Speak of the Dead A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Three: Speak of the Dead https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/3/ https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/3/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:23:32 -0800 PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/5516df23-b632-3b51-99d7-7aba22570434 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Rowan (aka Daniel) false No 2214 1 5 full A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Four: Don't Split the Party A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Four: Don't Split the Party https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/4/ https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/4/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:23:44 -0800 PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/13a3c921-0c93-388e-8b38-3a41e75bd710 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Rowan (aka Daniel) false No 2219 1 6 full A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Five: Stuck in the Middle with You A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Five: Stuck in the Middle with You https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/5/ https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/5/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:23:55 -0800 PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/a354983a-dad0-362e-a86f-3e0c22df17fd 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”

]]> 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”

]]> Rowan (aka Daniel) false No 2306 1 7 full A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Six: This One Time at Bandit Camp A Paladin's Bargain - Episode Six: This One Time at Bandit Camp https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/ep6/ https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/ep6/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:26:25 -0800 PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/1b2da903-f66e-3b57-8865-f2c7e2cbd9df 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Rowan (aka Daniel) false No 2455 1 8 full Here's the trailer for our new podcast adventure series: A Paladin's Bargain. Here's the trailer for our new podcast adventure series: A Paladin's Bargain. https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/trlr/ https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/trlr/#comments Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:19:46 -0800 PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/4b5190dd-6d80-39fa-8eb3-17b817a70b7a 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Rowan (aka Daniel) false No 141 1 trailer 2025 Ennie Submission 2025 Ennie Submission https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/2025-ennie-submission/ https://PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/e/2025-ennie-submission/#comments Sat, 08 Mar 2025 14:30:51 -0800 PaladinsBargain.podbean.com/023822ec-1a78-3a3e-bb73-d6210c8c89ff The Ennies are a fan based award given out at GenCon - the OG Gamer Convention - and we are thrilled to toss our hat into the ring.  The entry asked for our best 15 minutes and this is it! Originally published on our website on December 20, 2024.  This is the opening volley of our full-cast audio drama. Give a listen! We hope you enjoy.

]]> The Ennies are a fan based award given out at GenCon - the OG Gamer Convention - and we are thrilled to toss our hat into the ring.  The entry asked for our best 15 minutes and this is it! Originally published on our website on December 20, 2024.  This is the opening volley of our full-cast audio drama. Give a listen! We hope you enjoy.

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