The Orpheus Protocol
Join the Operatives of the enigmatic ORPHEUS organization as they investigate, contain, and attempt to harness occult phenomena around the world in this Actual Play podcast.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 55 minutes
- Episodes
- 444
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Lore, Lyres, and Liars: Sabotage
Ben, Alan, and Rob discuss Sabotage, the brisk and brutal split-session Maenad Directive arc (that's a lot of descriptors) that takes place after Invitations.
Episode 269: Amaranth Part VIII
Mitch struggles to traverse the City of Night as it burns. Meanwhile, within the Temple of Swords, Torc finds himself in the unenviable position of needing to keep his numerous companions alive. Mu…
Episode 268: Amaranth Part VII
The City of Night eats itself, and more than one trapped within its churning gullet make devil's bargains to continue on. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Free Dramatic Scores - A Night…
Episode 267: Amaranth Part VI
Mitch, Kaelar, and their companions travel to the City of Night, as Torc awakens from one nightmare into the next. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Alexander Nakarada - Tranquil Fields …
Episode 266: Amaranth Part V
Torc awakens imprisoned in a hellish sanctum, and finds his options for escape both limited and daunting. Music Credits: Arthur Vyncke - Red Forest Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Fragrance99 - Gloom…
Episode 265: Amaranth Part IV
Mitch and Nerys abscond with Ithel's severed head, while Kaelar attempts to smuggle the badly injured Gwyndion to safety. But the noble houses will not suffer the loss of the Blooded Rose Manor char…
Episode 264: Amaranth Part III
Torc leads a group consisting of Bertram, Vincenzo, Dafydd, Chronicle, and several guildsmen in surreptitious travel to the City of Night. But in the Amaranth Kingdom by night, almost anything could…
Episode 263: Amaranth Part II
Mitch and Nerys face off in a duel to secure the right of induction into the House of Swords. Meanwhile, Kaelar attempts to make sense of the strange atmosphere attendant to the night's rare festivi…
Episode 262: Amaranth Part I
Our travelers finally return to the outskirts of Boardwalk Village 7, to reunite with those they left behind. But rest, while achingly welcome, is not easily maintained, as a high-risk, high-reward …
Lore, Lyres, and Liars: Invitations
Ben, Dan, Jhan, and Rob discuss the *very* dark and dramatic Invitations arc of Season 2.
Episode 261: Crisis of Faith Part IV
The Poet Justin Geoffery is freed, but his wellbeing, mentally and spiritually as well as physically, is in dire peril. Notus begins to glimpse the edges of a great mystery, and unexpected guests be…
Episode 260: Crisis of Faith Part III
With Natalya down, our operatives must respond with immediate, overwhelming force. But even that may be found wanting against the unnatural strength of this new clone. On top of that, they stand at …
State of ORPHEUS / Mail Room the Twenty-First
Holiday greetings, listener questions answered, and numerous announcements. Music: Myuu - Jingle Bells Myuu - Deck the Halls Myuu - Carol of the Bells Daniel Birch - Spanish Guitar & Voice on Microc…
Episode 259: Crisis of Faith Part II
Rhett, Notus, and Kathleen must devise a plan to rescue Justin Jeffrey, a man none of them know the first thing about, from the clutches of the DAS. And it'll take all hands on deck to affect an ext…
Episode 258: Crisis of Faith Part I
Rhett and Notus crash land in the hidden laboratory of Kathleen Lithgow, and have much explaining to do to avoid getting (further) on their host's bad side. To make matters worse, their arrival turn…
Episode 257: Exchanges Part XII
The Pit opens. Our Travelers' alliance with the Boardwalk Guild of Workers, as well their lives, are on the line. The night's festivities at the Blooded Rose Manor are nearly at an end, and the dawn…
Episode 256: Exchanges Part XI
As the time draws near for the meeting with the House of Flesh, our Travelers have one last opportunity to find useful intelligence for the Guild. But Kaelar must first face an existential nightmare.…
6th Anniversary Q&A Special
Jhan hosts th 6th(!) anniversary special, with a boatload of listener questions and a pleasant, convivial vibe-- joined by Rob, Dan, Lilit, and Nick.