Blades of Mayari

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Dive into 'Blades of Mayari,' an award-winning Filipino-Canadian led, fantasy actual play podcast inspired by pre-colonial Filipino mythology. Powered by Fate Core and set in a version of 'The Islands of Sina Una'.
Embark on an epic journey with Game Master Ross and our four adventurers – Kevin, The Noise Witch, Ren, and Mickee – as they confront tempests, battle aswang, and unravel the mysteries within the mist-shrouded island that mysteriously emerged off the coastline. Will they triumph over the challenges that await, or succumb to the perils lurking in the shadows?

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Coming Soon

Blades of Mayari

11/04/23 • 1 min

Something is approaching the Rajahnate of Kaylahon. Rajah Humabon ponders whether this impending event is beneficial for his people or if the spirits are telling them to run, hide...survive.
Blades of Mayari is a Filipino-Canadian led fantasy actual play podcast inspired by pre-colonial Filipino mythology. Join our four heroes as they defend against and uncover the secrets of the encroaching danger.
New episodes every month.

Find Us Online
- Website: http://bladesofmayari.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bladesofmayari/
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bladesofmayari

Cast & Crew
- Game Master, Co-Producer: Ross
- Co-Host (Dog): Kevin
- Co-Host (Hiraya): The Noise Witch
- Co-Host (A'thir of the Blue Maw): Ren
- Co-Host (Batara Basa): Mickee
- Co-producer: Joe
Opening and Closing Music
After Monsoon Season by The Noise Witch
Sound Effects & Additional Music
Artlist.io
Artwork
GM Ross

Ep 00: Cooking Up Characters in Fate Core

Blades of Mayari

11/06/23 • 43 min

Join us as we meet our cast and deep dive into the characters they'll be playing. We talk Fate Core game mechanics, Rex Navarrete is name-dropped, and we wonder if there's a Spider-dog in the Spider-verse.
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Ep 01: The Shores of Kaylahon

Blades of Mayari

11/20/23 • 52 min

Our four heroes find themselves in Kaylahon just in time for the harvest festival. The sights, the sounds, and the smells are as beautiful as they are overwhelming. Unfortunately, something else has found its way onto the island.
CW: Earthquakes, Implied Monster screeches and roars
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Additional credit:
Improvisation 2 by Electric Kulintang is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. This piece was edited to 45 seconds.

Ep 02: Monsters in the Mists

Blades of Mayari

12/04/23 • 74 min

An island has violently appeared off the coast of Kaylahon and an ominous fog full of bloodthirsty creatures spilling from it has overtaken the city. Bewildered and blinded, our four heroes try and protect the people around them while finding a way to survive themselves.
CW: Monster roars, sounds of biting, weapon sounds, death, earthquakes
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Our midroll spotlight for this episode is Kapé Coffee and our suggestion was Manong George's Kapé or the Bean there, done that | 3 pack. You can learn more about them at kape.coffee.
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Ep 03: The Tip of the Spear

Blades of Mayari

12/18/23 • 61 min

After the devastating attack on Kaylahon, an expeditionary force was sent to learn about and hopefully destroy the enemy. Our four heroes answered the call and made their way to the island. Unfortunately, the tip of the spear draws first blood.
CW: Storms at sea, high pitched single notes, monster roars, sounds of biting, weapon sounds, body horror, and death.
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BoM Roundtable 01 - Questions, Answers, & Snacks!

Blades of Mayari

12/22/23 • 59 min

This is the first of (hopefully) many roundtable discussions where the cast can unwind a bit and chat as if we're at the dining room table. Kevin, TJ, Mickee, Ren, & Ross talk about their favourite Filipino desserts, what motivated them to join the show, & things they didn't expect about their characters.
Grab a seat and hang out with us!
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Ep 04: Survivors' Guilt

Blades of Mayari

01/08/24 • 75 min

After returning home, our heroes find themselves interrogated by the Council of Datu. Will they be used as convenient scapegoats or will they convince others of their prowess? It also seems that a prophecy awaits in the Rajah's palace, wreathed in gold and mist.
CW: Sounds of people panicking, sounds of crying, alcohol, drug use, scenes depicting interrogation by a crowd.
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Our midroll spotlight for this episode featured "The Mythology Class" by Arnold Arre and "Salamangka" by Ian Sta. Maria.
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Ep 05: Creating Advantages

Blades of Mayari

01/29/24 • 49 min

Our heroes have a new task ahead of them: explore the island and bring back intel to help defend against another attack. With the blessing of Rajah Humabon, they were given free reign to gather supplies, tools, or connections they may need to accomplish their goal. Can our heroes get what they need to survive where so many others could not?
CW: Moments of parent-caused trauma, metallic clanging sounds, sounds of eating.
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Our midroll spotlight for this episode featured Minva Tabletop Design Co. You can shop their products and learn more about them at https://minvarpg.com/subscribe.
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Ep 07: Welcome Party

Blades of Mayari

03/04/24 • 60 min

Thanks to a timely sacrifice, our heroes have arrived safely on the island, but how long will that safety last? They immediately come face-to-face with their haunted past which endangers their present and perhaps, paves a way to their future.
CW: Sounds of undead creatures, body horror, sounds of earthquakes
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Our midroll spotlight for this episode features 5 GMs in a Trenchcoat, a TTRPG actual-play podcast where 5 friends take turns weaving stories through the tabletop system of their choice each season. Check them out at www.5gmsinatrenchcoat.com!

Ep 06: The Storm Inside

Blades of Mayari

02/12/24 • 69 min

Our heroes set sail back to the island. On the way, they are once again set upon by a dangerous storm - but this time, they discover that there is a murderous intent behind the wind and rain. Will they be able to survive when the sea and sky themselves want them gone?
CW: Sounds of stormy wind, sounds of intense water and waves, sounds of distress and simulated death.

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How many episodes does Blades of Mayari have?

Blades of Mayari currently has 11 episodes available.

What topics does Blades of Mayari cover?

The podcast is about Mythology, Leisure, Fiction, Audio Fiction, Audio Drama, Games, Podcasts and Ttrpg.

What is the most popular episode on Blades of Mayari?

The episode title 'Coming Soon' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Blades of Mayari?

The average episode length on Blades of Mayari is 56 minutes.

How often are episodes of Blades of Mayari released?

Episodes of Blades of Mayari are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Blades of Mayari?

The first episode of Blades of Mayari was released on Nov 4, 2023.

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