Systematic Understanding of Everything: An Exalted Podcast

An information podcast explaining the systems, lore, and setting to the high-energy White Wolf RPG, Exalted done by a writer and developer for the game.

Sworn to the Grave - Abyssals Preview

Why is there a giant sword in the Underworld? Who are the deathlords and what are their agendas? Will we get a goth version of Strawmaiden Janest? These and more answered in 3d Abyssals dev interview! Go get it on Indiegogo

12-01
46:59

Charting Fate's Course - Sidereals Preview

How does Creation run? What is Yu-Shan like? How do you kick someone so that their spleen falls out? The Sidereals Kickstarter answers these! Vance and Elliott join to talk Sidereals in 3e. Sidereals Kickstarter - Go back it! Or don't! You do you! Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan. Elliott - Guest and writer for Exalted, fan.

12-01
56:41

Out of the Ashes - Exigents Preview

Who are the Architects? What were the Umbral Exalted? How do you make your own Strawmaiden Janest? Elliot and Vance, devs for Exigents, join to talk custom charms, Exigence, going partsies on an Exalt and apocryphal Exalts.

04-11
47:25

Forged by the Machine God - Alchemicals Preview

Alchemicals are created to defend and uplift the peoples of Autochthonia and sometimes Autochthonia itself. Chazz, Monica, and Terry talk machine saints, castes, gremlins, and the philosophical implications of going from person, to walking small house, to opinionated city. Back it on Backerkit

12-10
47:20

Across the Eight Directions Developer Interview with Lauren and Eric

What's happening in the Dreaming Sea? How's Fortitude these days? How many dumplings exist in Creation? Lauren and Eric join to talk Across the Eight Directions and its over 300 pages of additional setting for Exalted 3rd edition. Across the Eight Directions - This book on DTRPG

02-24
01:09:46

Series Finale - Q&A

What annoys Monica about Exalted maps? What's Terry's problematic fav? Does Chazz curse? These questions and more are answered in this, our final regular episode. Monica's exalted microgame Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan. Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan.

10-18
01:21:59

God-Machine Weaving Engine - Autochthonia

Autochthonia hosts strange creatures and places in the electromechanical god-body of a comatose Primordial...which we know little about so we asked Neall to join and he said yes. Autochthon! *jazz hands* Reference books: Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e Time of Tumult - Book detailing the Locust Crusade Exalted: The Autochthonians - 1e Alchemical book Manual of Exalted Power: Alchemicals - 2e Alchemicals book Compass of Celestial Directions, vol VI - Autochthonia - Setting book for the interior of the machine god Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan. Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan. Neall - Former Exalted writer until he's roped back in again.

10-06
01:03:30

Elegy for the Fallen - The Dead and the Underworld

Created when the unkillable Primordials were slain by the unstoppable Exalts, the Underworld is a strange show of Creation. Monica, Chazz, and guest Lauren discuss the Dual Monarchy, grief-bees, and endless seas. Book you need: The Compass of Celestial Directions Vol. IV - The Underworld - Location book for the hell-prison of the Yozis Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e Manual of Exalted Power: Abyssals - A good amount on the Underworld and the Deathlords Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan. Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan. Lauren - Writer for Exalted and longtime fan...but she likes Mage more. The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

09-20
48:51

Impossible Emerald Brilliance - Demons and Malfeas

Banished from Creation, the Yozis live in the inverted body of Malfeas. They are angry, but their souls, the 3rd circle demons are remarkably  smoochable. Chazz and Monica talk which to court and which to avoid. Book you need: Games of Divinity - 1e book on the gods and primordials Manual of Exalted Power: The Infernals - A big book on the Infernals that also explains Malfeas The Compass of Celestial Directions Vol. V - Malfeas - Location book for the hell-prison of the Yozis Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan. Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan. The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

09-06
47:03

Watchful Eyes of Heaven - Gods, Elementals, and Yu-Shan

The gods oversee almost all aspects of Creation in their continent-sized city. Meanwhile elementals manifest in manifold and strange forms. Join the cast plus Elliott to talk gods, elements, and Yu-Shan. Just a warning, lotta sex talk in this one. Book you need: The Compass of Celestial Directions, Vol. III - Yu-Shan - 2e book of Yu-Shan Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e The Books of Sorcery, Vol. IV - The Roll of Glorious Divinity I - Gods & Elementals - 2e book on Gods and Elements Manual of Exalted Power: Sidereals - YET MORE GOD STUFF Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan. Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan. Elliott - Guest and writer for Exalted, fan. Discord: BXP Discord (when joining, ask for access to the SUoE chat) The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

08-23
52:32

Wyld-Shaping Technique - The Wyld and the Fair Folk

Creation is an island of stability ringed by the marches that mark the transition to the dreamlike energies of the Deep Wyld. Monica, Chazz, and special guest H talk beefcake raksha, shaping charms, and how to Fair Folk in Essence. Book you need: The Realm - 3rd Edition reference for this stuff. Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e Lunars: Fangs at the Gate - Includes information on the Lunars dominions in the East and their key operatives. Graceful Wicked Masques - 2e big book on the Fair Folk Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan. Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan. The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

08-09
38:29

Finding the Water's Depth - The West

In the West lies an ocean prowled by city-ships, ghost castes, unblinking shark-gods, and the Plentemonite priesthood...also...too-smart dolphins. Monica and Chazz talk pirates, demon sea wyrms, and non-sensical sexism.  Book you need: The Realm - 3rd Edition reference for this stuff. Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e Lunars: Fangs at the Gate - Includes information on the Lunars dominions in the East and their key operatives. Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan. Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan. The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

07-26
38:04

Teaching Incomprehensible Truths - Systems Round Up

A circle may have to investigate a herd of yeddim, steal a herd of yeddim, throw a herd of yeddim, fall from a yeddim, or face the enviromental hazard of a herd of yeddim. Monica and Chazz talk other systems in the last of our mechanics shows. Reference books: Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e Arms of the Chosen - Big book of artifacts! Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.  Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.  Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan. The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

07-12
39:35

Where Fire Marches to the Sea - The Southwest

Between punishing seas and also punishing deserts sits a string of kingdoms and peoples balanced between natural and supernatural threats in Creation's Southwest. Monica and Chazz talk the Caul, pirates, and Exalted beach episodes. Book you need: The Realm - 3rd Edition reference for this stuff. Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e Lunars: Fangs at the Gate - Includes information on the Lunars dominions in the East and their key operatives. Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan. Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan. The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

05-17
29:54

Holistic Battle Understanding - Commanding Armies and Ships

Exalted often has a demigod square off against a Deathlord, but what about lesser encounters like an Exalt vs several dinosaurs, the Brides of Alhat or maybe several boats? Monica and Chazz talk mass combat, triremes and reducing people to statistics.  Reference books: Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan. Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan. The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

05-03
28:23

Smoke Ascends to Heaven - The South

The South of Creation is dense with varied kingdoms in a dozen equatorial climes. Monica and Chazz talk Chiaroscuro's ruins, Paragon's creepiness, diamond deserts, and the First and Forsaken Lion's desire to just play Warhammer 40K. Book you need: The Realm - 3rd Edition reference for this stuff. Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e Lunars: Fangs at the Gate - Includes information on the Lunars dominions in the East and their key operatives. Compass of Terrestrial Directions, Vol IV - The South - Guide to the South Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan. Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan. The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

04-19
35:33

The Art of Permanence - Crafting, Artifacts, and Manses

Creation is littered with chakrams that can decapitate gods, warstriders that can take on armies and by far the coolest items of all manses, the magic houses of the world. Monica and Chazz talk crafting, artifacts, manses, hearthstones and project systems.  Reference books: Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e Arms of the Chosen - Big book of artifacts! FoJ episodes with hot hot crafting action: FoJ Ep 4 FoJ Ep 24 FoJ Act 2 Session 3-2 Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan. Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan. The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

04-05
32:11

Swirling Tide of Dreams - The Dreaming Sea

From the towers of Volivat to the Dragon-blooded god-kings of Prasad, the Dreaming Sea holds plot ideas like the giant guys that hold up Palanquin. Monica and Chazz talk dream pirates and primordial beta releases in Creation's rough draft.  Book you need:  The Realm - 3rd Edition reference for this stuff. Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e Lunars: Fangs at the Gate - Includes information on the Lunars dominions in the East and their key operatives. Next episode: Crafting! Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan. Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan. The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

03-22
30:27

Hidden Secrets Whisper - Sorcery

Exalts channel their personal Essence to awe-inspiring levels to change Creation, but what of those who command the Essence of Creation itself as sorcerers? Monica and Chazz talk sorcerous workings, demon summoning, and the aptly named Death Ray. Reference books: Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan. Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan. The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

03-08
55:42

Verdant Understanding - The East

The East, dominated by the Elemental Pole of Wood is far from the machinations of the Scarlet Dynasty, but what lurks beneath its towering canopy? The answer is at least partly dinosaurs. Chazz and Monica talk Dragon Kings, trees of arms, and cannibal cults. Reference books: Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e Lunars: Fangs at the Gate - Includes information on the Lunars dominions in the East and their key operatives. The Compass of Celestial Directions, Vol. II - The Wyld - Book detailing the marches of the various directions. Scroll of Fallen Races - 2e reference on Dragon Kings The Compass of Terrestrial Directions, Vol. III - The East - 2e reference on the East Cast: Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan. Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan. The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

02-22
33:45

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