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
Episode 230: As the Crow Flies Part II
Above the world, Rhett Bordeaux sees far. Music Credits: Myuu - To Zanarkand (Final Fantasy X Cover) Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Kevin MacLeod - FiresongKai Engel - SoporKevin MacLeod - Black Bir…
Episode 229: As the Crow Flies Part I
State of ORPHEUS the Nineteenth
Feeling a lot better. Music: White Bat Audio - Memories of a Murder
Episode 228: Black Sails Part XI
The monstrous "Children's" assault on the Floating City's most vulnerable continues, with Torc hopelessly outmatched, badly wounded, and staring death in the face. In the wake of the disaster, the f…
Episode 227: Black Sails Part X
The bloom visits its strange miracles upon the Floating City, as it does every year from time immemorial. However, Mitch has an experience that could be had by none other than himself, in no other pl…
Episode 226: Black Sails Part IX
Mitch's battle with Brother-Captain Conviction reaches its explosive conclusion, with Torc looking on and Kaelar at large in the Floating City. Music Credits: Alexander Nakarada - Hymn to the Gods T…
Lore, Lyres, and Liars: ??????
Rob is joined by Co-Host Ben Hatton, along with Jhan, to discuss ??????, a very strange episode that released between Road Trip Part I and Road Trip Part II. A structural note: If you're just wanti…
Episode 225: Black Sails Part VIII
The ceremonies have begun, and the bloom is imminent. Under these auspices, Torc finds himself faced with unmitigated brutality. Mitch, meanwhile, carries a more subtle burden-- and Kaelar grapples …
Episode 224: Black Sails Part VII
Our travelers' experiences of the Floating City vary wildly, as Torc and Kaelar are pressed into servitude, while Mitch is treated like something between a prisoner and a foreign dignitary. But the …
Episode 223: Black Sails Part VI
The Inconsiderate is lost, and her crew subject to the alien scrutiny of their strange captors. But the motives of the Ghoul Fleet are far beyond mere murder and larceny. The streak of religious fan…
Episode 222: Black Sails Part V
As the Inconsiderate is boarded and almost sure to be overrun, Mitch and Kaelar must make quick and weighty decisions while Torc's fate remains unknown. Music Credits: Dark Fantasy Studio - Battle B…
5th Anniversary Q&A Special
The ORPHEUS Protocol is half a decade old. Holy crap. Jhan hosts the celebration and ritual sacrifice of a shitload of listener questions, joined by Dan, Lilit, Nick, and Rob. Music: MidnightPiano …
Special and Timely Announcement
Rob uses a device of mad science to capture mysterious audio. KEEPSAKE Music: White Bat Audio - Slice of Paradise
Lore, Lyres, and Liars: Cleanup
Rob is joined by Co-Host Ben Hatton, along with Dan and Jhan, to discuss Cleanup, a bonus arc that released during the run of Season 2. A structural note: If you're just wanting to get the recap, st…
Episode 221: Black Sails Part IV
***ANNOUCNEMENT: Rob and Jhan are making a movie, and you can help! Check out Keepsake at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seraphfilms/keepsake-a-horror-drama-feature-film!*** An enemy ship app…
Episode 220: Black Sails Part III
***ANNOUCNEMENT: Rob and Jhan are making a movie, and you can help! Check out Keepsake at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/seraphfilms/keepsake-a-horror-drama-feature-film!*** Kaelar navigates…
Delay and Some Announcements
No episode this week, but we've got a fun announcement and a Kickstarter update. Keepsake Movie Kickstarter!
Music: Binary Counter - Aquatic Ambiance Remix Deep Sea Descent
Episode 219: Black Sails Part II
A great beast of the deep threatens the Inconsiderate, and it's up the crew of three whaling boats to put the creature down before the ship is torn apart. And even as the ship is beset from without,…
Episode 218: Black Sails Part I
The Inconsiderate, fully crewed and provisioned, sets out across the sea in what promises to be a dangerous, and, if successful, legendary journey. Music Credits: Three Chain Links - Magic Hour Dark…
Lore, Lyres, and Liars: Contingency
Rob is joined by Co-Host Ben Hatton, along with special guest Alan Sells, to discuss Contingency, the 2nd arc of Season 2. A structural note: If you're just wanting to get the recap, stop listening …