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Desperate Attune is an actual play podcast about characters with their identities in peril, played by an international cast devoted to fiction-first gaming, collaborative worldbuilding and complex character drama. Our current campaign is ’House of Endings’, using Blades in the Dark and set in the demon-haunted city of U’duasha. Desperate Attune is Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree), salty, Prince, Emma, and Aadiyat (Soap).

Location:

Belgium

Description:

Desperate Attune is an actual play podcast about characters with their identities in peril, played by an international cast devoted to fiction-first gaming, collaborative worldbuilding and complex character drama. Our current campaign is ’House of Endings’, using Blades in the Dark and set in the demon-haunted city of U’duasha. Desperate Attune is Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree), salty, Prince, Emma, and Aadiyat (Soap).

Language:

English


Episodes
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House of Endings 26: Mushfiq Punches a Bat in this Episode

5/2/2024
Mushfiq punches a bat in this episode. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma, Salty, and Aadiyat (Soap) Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker and Bearsark playbooks by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:15:13

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House of Endings 25: Bats, Aaah!

4/24/2024
Following a lead on his old mentor Ustad Shahed, Mushfiq gets the gang to travel into the desert to find the people-smuggler Gurban the Camel. Hang-gliding is the only sensible approach to this problem. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma, Salty, and Aadiyat (Soap) Poem is 'In the Desert' by Stephen Crane Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker and Bearsark playbooks by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:11:24

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House of Endings 24: Slain, In The Dark

4/4/2024
The duel concludes. We glimpse a vision of U'duasha resplendent over all cities of the earth, and we denounce it. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma, Salty, and Aadiyat (Soap) Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker and Bearsark playbooks by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:38:08

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House of Endings 23: Seen, Through a Red Sash

3/28/2024
Bidrohi's fateful duel with Mylera Klev commences, with both sides playing dirty to ensure their guy comes out on top. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma, Salty, and Aadiyat (Soap) Poem is 'What Catches the Eye? Luminous Things' by Hanshan, as translated by Peter Stambler Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker and Bearsark playbooks by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:43:01

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House of Endings 22: War Wounds

3/21/2024
The scars of two different conflicts are uncovered, as Mushfiq speaks with Alkader and Clem introduces their friend Arin to Bidrohi. But as old wounds come to light, new ones are about to be inflicted... Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma, Salty, and Aadiyat (Soap) Poem is 'We Lived Happily During the War' by Ilya Kaminsky Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker and Bearsark playbooks by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:30:55

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House of Endings 21: Hunters & Collectors

3/14/2024
With Saeeda laid low by poison, and the crew in disarray, Clem goes to meet an old friend, Bidrohi demands satisfaction, and Mushfiq begins to investigate the crew's most trusted contact for signs of betrayal. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma, Salty, and Aadiyat (Soap) Poem is 'We Lived Happily During the War' by Ilya Kaminsky Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker and Bearsark playbooks by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:50:27

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House of Endings Extra: The Knighthood of Golden-Eyed Clementine

3/12/2024
In this special extra, half of the cast flesh out Golden-Eyed Clementine's backstory using the worldbuilding RPG Microscope. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma, Salty, and Aadiyat (Soap) Poem is 'F.M.S.R. (Federated Malaya States Railway)' by Teo Poh Leng Microscope: A Fractal Role-Playing Game of Epic Histories by Ben Robbins and Lame Mage Productions Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker and Bearsark playbooks by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:02:05:22

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House of Endings 20: The Shah and the Black Blade

3/7/2024
The crew goes to the opera to meet Ankia the Veiled, but they run into Mylera Klev, Ranveer the Black Blade, and the swordsman known only as Shah. Bidrohi is star-struck, while the rest of the crew are more sword-struck. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma, Salty, and Aadiyat (Soap) Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker and Bearsark playbooks by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:58:08

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House Of Endings 19: The Return of Mona Darling

2/29/2024
The crew visits a bar in the undertown to meet an old comrade, and to convince her to return to the Rising Moon. Mushfiq dons a cunning disguise. We learn of another of Bidrohi's exes. Saeeda smokes a cigarette. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma, Salty, and Aadiyat (Soap) Poem is First Memory, by Louise Glück Poetry read by Emma Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker and Bearsark playbooks by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:33:57

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House of Endings 18: Dirt Under His Feet

2/22/2024
An emissary from the Lord of Nothing comes to the Sword School with a deal that cannot be refused. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring salty, Emma and Aadiyat (Soap) Poetry read by Emma Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker playbook by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:29:42

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House of Endings 17: Main Character Energy

2/15/2024
A new face joins the Rising Moon Sword School. Mushfiq gets to see what he looks like from the other side. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring salty, Emma and Aadiyat (Soap) Poem is 'Jai Klev's Poem to Saeeda' by tree Poetry read by Emma Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker playbook by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:38:59

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A Desperate Attune Valentine's: High Seas of Love

2/14/2024
In this special episode of Desperate Attune, the cast play Pasión de las Pasiones to solve the problem of Belle Brogan's wedding to Lord Strangford. (The problem is us.) Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring (and GM'd by) salty Guest featuring Hande Not appearing in this episode are Emma and Aadiyat (Soap) 'High Seas of Love' playset by salty Pasión de las Pasiones by Brandon Leon-Gambetta and Magpie Games Intro music is 'Tango de Manzana' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is the Charleston Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:02:42:59

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House of Endings Extra: He Contemplates Fire

2/12/2024
Ustad Jai Klev prepares an answer to Saeeda. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring salty, Emma and Aadiyat (Soap) Reading by Prince Text by Zoheb (Klow) Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker playbook by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:00:04:59

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House of Endings 16: No Compromise With Evil Forces

2/8/2024
The Rising Moon Sword School faces down Hardil Subramanyan, one of U'duasha's most notorious and dangerous lawyers. Saeeda gets drunk. Bidrohi breaks a mug. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap) Poetry read by Emma Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker playbook by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:19:38

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House of Endings 15: Style and Substance

2/1/2024
Having returned from food-related adventures, the crew attend a speech by Alkader Ankhattam, and discover that an old acquaintance is looking into their affairs... Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap) Poem is 'The Good Life' by Tracy K. Smith Poetry read by Emma Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker playbook by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:40:42

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House of Endings 14: Suited and Booted

1/25/2024
The crew go to a traditional Skovlan boat-burning festival. Saeeda makes a friend, Bidrohi befriends a rival, and Mushfiq is just hanging around. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap) Poetry read by Emma Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker playbook by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:41:14

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House of Endings 13: mangomangomango

1/18/2024
Saeeda eats a mango. Other things also occur. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap) Poem is 'Mango' by Zia Ahmed Poetry read by Emma Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker playbook by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:31:12

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House of Endings 12: We Are Not Alive in this Way

1/11/2024
The crew confront the past and future of what it means to be Kethrysi, and trace the true meaning of the Ankhattam family tree. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap) Poetry read by Emma Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker playbook by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:46:51

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House of Endings 11: The Prince that House Built

1/4/2024
The Rising Moon Sword School move up in the world. Premium tea, fine butler services, running water, free gourmet catering, but Saeeda wants more than that. She wants to build her own little god. Bidrohi goes on a date. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap) Poem is 'Yes, of course it hurts' by Karine Boye (translated by David McDuff) Poetry read by Emma Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker playbook by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:01:33:44

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House of Endings Extra: The Kethrysi in Exile

1/1/2024
Our first extra of the season sees us sweep through the Hospitality Ghetto to see other Kethrysi lives. With guest voices. Support us at https://ko-fi.com/desperateattune and at https://www.patreon.com/DesperateAttune Follow us at https://twitter.com/DesperateAttune Desperate Attune's season 2 is hosted by Prince Edited by Zoheb (Klow), Soumithri (tree) and Prince Featuring Emma and Aadiyat (Soap) Readings by salty, Chief, Hieron, Hande and John (Laertes) Text by Zoheb (Klow) Blades in the Dark by John Harper and Evil Hat Productions With thanks to Johnstone Metzger Duellist playbook by Zoheb (klow) Walker playbook by Prince Iruvian playbooks by Johnstone Metzger Intro music is 'Jalandhar' by Kevin Macleod Outro music is 'Alapana in Kiravani Ragam' by U. Srinivas Recap music is 'Alapana in Shankarabharanam Ragam' by U. Srinivas Sound effects from Pixabay.com Cover art by Fahim Anzoom Rumman (botagainsthumanity)

Duration:00:10:18