Hungry for more Journeys Through Magnamund? Hungry like... the wolf? Setting aside 80's pop references, August and Jonathan tackle one of Lone Wolf's stranger adventures, a chase across an alien world for a shape-shifting foe, culminating in one of the biggest reveals of the original series. Such an odd adventure comes with lots of lore. Learn who Naar likes better, the Manoyd or the Drakkarim! Discover what Wolf's Bane character sheet might look like! Hear the story of why this adventure features a map of an area you hardly explore within the book!
Dragons sneak their way into many a fantasy world and Magnamund is no different. Though the final dragon saw its final sunrise many ages ago, an army of them now marches towards the Kai Monastery. And yet, August and Jonathan seem to talk about everything except Dragons, with the discussion leading them instead to examine equine abuse, fallen princelings, promotions of Sommlending captains, and a certain fan favorite baroness.
A newly illustrated map of Northern Magnamund, one hundred and fifty illustrations on cards, two hundred and fifteen miniatures, and a war where you decide who wins: the Freeland Alliance or the Darklords. These are the components that make up VENGEANCE OF THE KAI, the first board game that will be released by Holmgard Press' new game division. Even if you are not traditionally a board gamer, this episode may convince you to become one. Listen as Jonathan, August, and game designer Dan Wegiel recount their war stories and show you how this board game is as cinematic as they come and a must have for those who want to have a true simulation of being a warlord in Magnamund.Click here to visit the Gamefound page for Vengeance of the Kai and learn more!
Don your wizard's robes and grab your potions for this episode where Jonathan and August dive into the magic of Magnamund, taking seventeen different forms of magic practiced in Magnamund and comparing them to see which is the most powerful. Along the way, learn lore about each type of magic as well as how magic in general works within Magnamund. Secrets are shared and questions are answered: do cultists actually get their magic from their gods? Are Ceners more powerful than the Herbalish? Where does Elementalism come from? And who is most powerful of them all?
Many associate Lone Wolf with Gary Chalk's iconic art, as it was this art that launched the series and provided the lens through which we discovered Magnamund for the first time. Just as incredible, however, is the art of Brian Williams, who portrayed Magnamund for over ten years, from books 9 through 28. Today August and Jonathan honor Williams by examining the incredible evolution of his art as well as the transition from Chalk to Williams. Joining them is artist Justin Wyatt, known for his work on the anthology and upcoming Legends finale, and who brings years of professional training and experience to the examination of Williams style. We'll also dive into the secrets behind what makes a certain Baroness so appealing to the fan base!
As mentioned in the episode, there is an interview with Gary Chalk which you can listen to here: Gary Chalk on Magnamund
Joe Devere created a world so malleable it has rarely seen an equal in fantasy. Today discover three brand new stories exploring genres that have never been explored before in the world of Lone Wolf and yet which feel right at home among its other epic tales. Newcomer to Lone Wolf, author Harley Truslove (they/them), shares The Forge of Shadows, set in the realm of Steam Punk and told from the perspective of a character many will know. Jonathan Stark (he/him) explores the realm of Psychological Horror with his gamebook, The Weeping Place, which adds a layer of fear to the world beyond anything you've yet experienced. And August Hahn (he/him) ventures into the vast reaches of space in Twilight's Edge, expanding our view of just how large this universe is. These are the Chronicles of Magnamund, a brand new project available this month from Holmgard Press!
What's that you hear? Is it the drumbeat of approaching doom or the bitter groan of ice cracking? You'll find both within the foreboding wastes of Ixia, for here lies the Deathlord, an enigmatic figure in the history of Magnamund. Never fear: Jonathan and August come to tear back the veil on long-kept secrets! Learn the never-before-known origins of the Deathlord, find out who the Ixians were, and discover why skeletons wear aprons. All this and more in the latest episode of Journeys Through Magnamund!
Come and put on your growliest voice and follow Jonathan, August, and Oscar deep into the bowels of the Oubliette, a hitherto unexplored and unsurvived area of Castle Death. with Oscar setting the scene and August guiding the action, it is up to Jonathan to make the right choices to escape. Will he be able to make it out with his heart still beating, or will his blood quench the thirst of a wandering beastman... or worse?
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Joe once said that Magnamund would go on as long as stories were being told in it. Today, we prove his legacy lives on with ten more stories from fans, collected in the wonderful second volume of the Anthology! Shane Walsh Smith (editor of the anthology) joins August and Jonathan to discuss these works and believe us -- they dive into some lore that fans have long awaited! These stories tease answers to questions like, what was the Red Plague? Who was Vaynar Jupe? Who were the Nebora? And what is Noodnic society like? This episode also includes a special surprise after the credits, a fan made song straight from the world of Magnamund!
A fan requested episode! You asked for it and so we made it happen -- an episode featuring current Lone Wolf illustrator, Richard "Nerdgore" Sampson! Rich joins August and Jonathan for a dive into how Rich got started with Lone Wolf, his approach to the artwork, and some of what makes Magnamund exciting to visualize.
In the legacy of Lone Wolf is there any legacy as vast as Vashna's? Join Jonathan and August for one of their favorite books in the entire series, which they tackle with glee! Among other things, hear the origins of demons, discover what character was one of Joe's favorites, be taught some Magnamund curse words by August, and finally learn whether Shamath's riddle was a cruel joke all along!
Don't be afraid of the Darke: August and Jonathan will be the Capt. Prarg to your Lone Wolf and lead you through the complicated lore which forms the backdrop of this Grandmaster adventure! Even more so than any episode prior, history is important to the Darke Crusade and so we dive into the origins of the Drakkarim, the Lencian army who has long fought them, and the Doomstones of Agarash!
Why, you might ask, is a special unexpected episode being released out of our normal schedule? Well, over one hundred submissions were received when Holmgard Press put out the call for a short story anthology. Now, anthology editor and curator Shane Walsh-Smith once again joins August and Jonathan on the podcast, to share insight into the anthology process and give teasers about all of the stories that will be present in volume one! Join us as we examine every single story and its accompanying art, and experience the incredible creativity which will soon be available to you. You will get insights into people and places of Magnamund that we never have before and we promise you'll leave this episode excited about this upcoming release.
August and Jonathan are extremely excited to be able to do an episode focused on two major players in the Lone Wolf saga: Kai Lord Autumn Snow and her creator, Martin Charbonneau. Today in this early release episode, learn the story of how what started as fan fiction became Lone Wolf legend and was labeled as canon by Joe Dever himself. Discover the tragic tale of its first publication, a tale that is finally about to end in triumph.
Return to the "World of Lone Wolf series" with our second podcast dedicated to Grey Star's desperate and strange quest! Racing against the minions of Shasarak the Wytch-King and the terror of Desolation Valley, our fledgling would-be-wizard must make his way to the Daziarn and seek out the Moonstone before all is lost! Join Jonathan and August for an in-depth analysis of this exciting book and learn what lies beyond the Mountains of Morn, and whose presence sickens the dread halls of the Forbidden City.
This month, Jonathan and August "captivate" you with stories of the dread fortress of Kaag! Discover the strange intentions of the Nadziranim, learn how they managed to subdue a guildmaster of the Brotherhood, and get details on monsters that you won't find even in the RPG materials! Also learn why this entry in the Lone Wolf series is important to August and why it was so important to Joe, as well.
You will rue the day you enter Ruel! Okay, that was a bad one. But we promise the episode is great. Jonathan and August take the podcast into the Grandmaster series for the first time to explore the history of one of Magnamund's most nefarious organizations, the Cener Druids. Questions about these evil alchemists have long plagued the fanbase but today we're here to cure your curiousity! Learn where the Druids came from, how Cadak rose to power, and find out Joe's personal thoughts on this, the first of the Grandmaster adventures!
The Magnakai Series took Lone Wolf from Sommerlund to the far reaches of Dessi and the Stornlands and even out of this world into the vast unknowable Daziarn and the planes beyond. Now, in preparation for the Grandmaster Series, August and Jonathan take a look back and explore their and listener's favorite illustrations, abilities, and books encountered in the hunt for the Lorestones.
As the future of Lone Wolf looks ever brighter, August and Jonathan look at Lone Wolf's relationship with fan fiction and how fan works have kept the series going strong. If you've been part of the fan group for a long time then this episode will be packed with nostalgia. If not, then be prepared to be introduced to a wide range of products, such as the Mongoose Mega Deal, the Magnamund RPG (not by Cubicle 7), and Tower of the Sun!
Lone Wolf goes on his greatest journey yet — to the realm of the graphic novel. And he's not alone. Long-time ally Banedon is joining them! And Mazrah, Master of Assassins.
Learn about two of Magnamund's lesser-known projects, soon to be brought back in a glorious new edition: Skull of Agarash and Dawn of the Darklords.
We are joined by artist/writer (and long-time fan) Shane Walsh-Smith, who shares some behind-the-scene insight into translating Banedon's adventure to the medium of the graphic novel.