The Witches of Wederra Keep

The Witches of Wederra Keep is the intimate story of a coven of three witches struggling to maintain the natural harmony of magic between themselves, the Kingdom of the tumultuous mortal realm and the hungry Underworld below. Can they gain enough wisdom to face existential threats to their lives and their hearts? The Witches of Wederra Keep is a novel-length serialized actual play audio story produced and directed by Jacob Wolf Lefton. ----- Cast ----- Minerva, the old soul — Sarah Purcell Circe, the wild spirit — Maricarmen Gutiérrez Castro Charley, the pure heart — Ariella Weigl Narrator — Jacob Wolf Lefton ----- Crew ----- Producer & Director — Jacob Wolf Lefton Recording — Greve Studios, Lyra Studios in Berlin Editor, Sound Designer & Scoring — Jacob Wolf Lefton Mixing and Mastering — Julian Hunold & Václav Květoň Theme song —Julian Hunold & Václav Květoň Album art — Hannah Templer

The Witches of Wederra Keep — Introduction

A coven of three witches lives in Wederra Fortress, an old crumbling keep of two towers and a hall with stone walls around modest grounds high up on the Phalanx Cliffs, at the edge of the vast sea. The Witches of Wederra Keep is an improvised novel length saga about a coven of three witches working to balance the mortal realm with the underworld while protecting their magic. It is an actual play of (and love letter to) the tabletop roleplaying game Wickedness by M Veselak and published by Possum Creek Games.  This show will run for 29 richly and immersive episodes averaging around 25 minutes each, for a full runtime of around 12-13 hours, similar to an audio novel. We've developed and distributed this podcast for free, but we'd love your support to finish this project and create many more like it, so come find us at Wederra Keep on Patreon. CREDITS The witches of Wederra Keep are: Minerva, the Old Soul — Sarah Purcell Circe, the Wild Spirit — Maricarmen Gutiérrez Castro Charley, the Pure Heart — Ariella Weigl the Narrator — Jacob Wolf Lefton This show is produced, designed and scored by Jacob Wolf Lefton with additional mixing and mastering support from Julian Hunold & Václav Květoň. It was recorded at Greve Studios and Lyra Studios in Berlin.  Here are additional show notes.

01-14
03:25

The Witches of Wederra Keep — Sneak Peek Trailer

A coven of three witches lives in Wederra Fortress, an old crumbling keep of two towers and a hall with stone walls around modest grounds high up on the Phalanx Cliffs, at the edge of the vast sea. The Witches of Wederra Keep is an improvised novel length saga about a coven of three witches working to balance the mortal realm with the underworld while protecting their magic. It is an actual play of (and love letter to) the tabletop roleplaying game Wickedness by M Veselak and published by Possum Creek Games.  This show will run for 29 richly and immersive episodes averaging around 25 minutes each, for a full runtime of around 12-13 hours, similar to an audio novel. We've developed and distributed this podcast for free, but we'd love your support to finish this project and create many more like it, so come find us at Wederra Keep on Patreon. CREDITS The witches of Wederra Keep are: Minerva, the Old Soul — Sarah Purcell Circe, the Wild Spirit — Maricarmen Gutiérrez Castro Charley, the Pure Heart — Ariella Weigl the Narrator — Jacob Wolf Lefton This show is produced, designed and scored by Jacob Wolf Lefton with additional mixing and mastering support from Julian Hunold & Václav Květoň. It was recorded at Greve Studios and Lyra Studios in Berlin.  Here are additional show notes.

01-15
07:19

The Witches of Wederra Keep #1 — Three of Swords

The three witches of Wederra Keep—Minerva, the Old Soul, Circe, the Wild Spirt and Charley, the Pure Heart—face the revelation that one of their dear friends may be betraying them to an age old foe... The Witches of Wederra Keep is an improvised novel length saga about a coven of three witches working to balance the mortal realm with the underworld while protecting their magic. It is an actual play of (and love letter to) the tabletop roleplaying game Wickedness by M Veselak and published by Possum Creek Games.  This show will run for 29 richly and immersive episodes averaging around 25 minutes each, for a full runtime of around 12-13 hours, similar to an audio novel. We've developed and distributed this podcast for free, but we'd love your support to finish this project and create many more like it, so come find us at Wederra Keep on Patreon. CREDITS The witches of Wederra Keep are: Minerva, the Old Soul — Sarah Purcell Circe, the Wild Spirit — Maricarmen Gutiérrez Castro Charley, the Pure Heart — Ariella Weigl the Narrator — Jacob Wolf Lefton This show is produced, designed and scored by Jacob Wolf Lefton with additional mixing and mastering support from Julian Hunold & Václav Květoň. It was recorded at Greve Studios and Lyra Studios in Berlin.  Cover art by Hannah Templer. Here are additional show notes.

01-28
40:48

The Witches of Wederra Keep #2 — Five of Swords

On a normal outing in the depths of the dark Tennerwood forest to collect herbs and potion ingredients, the witches of Wederra Keep are approached by a suspicious group of people… The Witches of Wederra Keep is an improvised novel length saga about a coven of three witches working to balance the mortal realm with the underworld while protecting their magic. It is an actual play of (and love letter to) the tabletop roleplaying game Wickedness by M Veselak and published by Possum Creek Games.  This show will run for 29 richly and immersive episodes averaging around 25 minutes each, for a full runtime of around 12-13 hours, similar to an audio novel. We've developed and distributed this podcast for free, but we'd love your support to finish this project and create many more like it, so come find us at Wederra Keep on Patreon. CREDITS The witches of Wederra Keep are: Minerva, the Old Soul — Sarah PurcellCirce, the Wild Spirit — Maricarmen Gutiérrez CastroCharley, the Pure Heart — Ariella Weiglthe Narrator — Jacob Wolf Lefton This show is produced, designed and scored by Jacob Wolf Lefton with additional mixing and mastering support from Julian Hunold & Václav Květoň. It was recorded at Greve Studios and Lyra Studios in Berlin.  Cover art by Hannah Templer. Here are additional show notes.

02-04
27:04

The Witches of Wederra Keep #3 — Ten of Wands

After the forest confrontation, Minerva seeks information in a foreboding cave at the edge of the underworld and encounters someone eerily familiar… The Witches of Wederra Keep is an improvised novel length saga about a coven of three witches working to balance the mortal realm with the underworld while protecting their magic. It is an actual play of (and love letter to) the tabletop roleplaying game Wickedness by M Veselak and published by Possum Creek Games.  This show will run for 29 audio rich and immersive episodes averaging around 25 minutes each, for a full runtime of around 12-13 hours, similar to an audio novel. We've developed and distributed this podcast for free, but we'd love your support to finish this project and create many more like it, so come find us at Wederra Keep on Patreon. CREDITS The witches of Wederra Keep are: Minerva, the Old Soul — Sarah PurcellCirce, the Wild Spirit — Maricarmen Gutiérrez CastroCharley, the Pure Heart — Ariella Weiglthe Narrator — Jacob Wolf Lefton This show is produced, designed and scored by Jacob Wolf Lefton with additional mixing and mastering support from Julian Hunold & Václav Květoň. It was recorded at Greve Studios and Lyra Studios in Berlin.  Cover art by Hannah Templer. Here are additional show notes.

02-11
17:22

The Witches of Wederra Keep #4 — Two of Cups

Minerva's injury seeps into the daily life of Wederra Fortress, exposing cracks in the coven as an argument erupts in the library leading to withheld secrets… The Witches of Wederra Keep is an improvised novel length saga about a coven of three witches working to balance the mortal realm with the underworld while protecting their magic. It is an actual play of (and love letter to) the tabletop roleplaying game Wickedness by M Veselak and published by Possum Creek Games.  This show will run for 29 richly designed and immersive episodes averaging around 25 minutes each, for a full runtime of around 12-13 hours, similar to an audio novel. We've developed and distributed this podcast for free, but we'd love your support to finish this project and create many more like it, so come find us at Wederra Keep on Patreon. CREDITS The witches of Wederra Keep are: Minerva, the Old Soul — Sarah PurcellCirce, the Wild Spirit — Maricarmen Gutiérrez CastroCharley, the Pure Heart — Ariella Weiglthe Narrator — Jacob Wolf Lefton This show is produced, designed and scored by Jacob Wolf Lefton with additional mixing and mastering support from Julian Hunold & Václav Květoň. It was recorded at Greve Studios and Lyra Studios in Berlin.  Cover art by Hannah Templer.

02-18
27:54

The Witches of Wederra Keep #5 — Nine of Pentacles

Down at the village tavern, Circe learns of a mysterious and serious affliction that seems to be affecting men who drink a certain type of liquor, and the witches set to making it right... The Witches of Wederra Keep is an improvised novel length saga about a coven of three witches working to balance the mortal realm with the underworld while protecting their magic. It is an actual play of (and love letter to) the tabletop roleplaying game Wickedness by M Veselak and published by Possum Creek Games.  This show will run for 29 audio rich and immersive episodes averaging around 25 minutes each, for a full runtime of around 12-13 hours, similar to an audio novel. We've developed and distributed this podcast for free, but we'd love your support to finish this project and create many more like it, so come find us at Wederra Keep on Patreon. CREDITS The witches of Wederra Keep are: Minerva, the Old Soul — Sarah PurcellCirce, the Wild Spirit — Maricarmen Gutiérrez CastroCharley, the Pure Heart — Ariella Weiglthe Narrator — Jacob Wolf Lefton This show is produced, designed and scored by Jacob Wolf Lefton with additional mixing and mastering support from Julian Hunold & Václav Květoň. It was recorded at Greve Studios and Lyra Studios in Berlin.  Cover art by Hannah Templer. Here are additional show notes.

03-04
29:18

The Witches of Wederra Keep #6 — Prince of Wands

Circe dreams of the jungles of her childhood in the south and the magic of beasts and violence. A spirit calls out to her, offering great and terrible power... The Witches of Wederra Keep is an improvised novel length saga about a coven of three witches working to balance the mortal realm with the underworld while protecting their magic. It is an actual play of (and love letter to) the tabletop roleplaying game Wickedness by M Veselak and published by Possum Creek Games.  This show will run for 29 audio rich and immersive episodes averaging around 25 minutes each, for a full runtime of around 12-13 hours, similar to an audio novel. We've developed and distributed this podcast for free, but we'd love your support to finish this project and create many more like it, so come find us at Wederra Keep on Patreon. CREDITS The witches of Wederra Keep are: Minerva, the Old Soul — Sarah PurcellCirce, the Wild Spirit — Maricarmen Gutiérrez CastroCharley, the Pure Heart — Ariella Weiglthe Narrator — Jacob Wolf Lefton This show is produced, designed and scored by Jacob Wolf Lefton with additional mixing and mastering support from Julian Hunold & Václav Květoň. It was recorded at Greve Studios and Lyra Studios in Berlin.  Cover art by Hannah Templer. Here are additional show notes.

03-18
28:10

The Witches of Wederra Keep #7 — Prince of Swords

Charley faces suspicion and distrust from the people of the village as children throw stones at her. Can the coven find balance with their neighbors...?  The Witches of Wederra Keep is an improvised novel length saga about a coven of three witches working to balance the mortal realm with the underworld while protecting their magic. It is an actual play of (and love letter to) the tabletop roleplaying game Wickedness by M Veselak and published by Possum Creek Games.  This show will run for 29 audio rich and immersive episodes averaging around 25 minutes each, for a full runtime of around 12-13 hours, similar to an audio novel. We've developed and distributed this podcast for free, but we'd love your support to finish this project and create many more like it, so come find us at Wederra Keep on Patreon. CREDITS The witches of Wederra Keep are: Minerva, the Old Soul — Sarah PurcellCirce, the Wild Spirit — Maricarmen Gutiérrez CastroCharley, the Pure Heart — Ariella Weiglthe Narrator — Jacob Wolf Lefton This show is produced, designed and scored by Jacob Wolf Lefton with additional mixing and mastering support from Julian Hunold & Václav Květoň. It was recorded at Greve Studios and Lyra Studios in Berlin.  Cover art by Hannah Templer. Here are additional show notes.

04-01
30:05

The Witches of Wederra Keep #8 — Nine of Wands

Charley courts danger as she delves deep into the dreams of Lorelei, the fallen goddess of the sea...  The Witches of Wederra Keep is an improvised novel length saga about a coven of three witches working to balance the mortal realm with the underworld while protecting their magic. It is an actual play of (and love letter to) the tabletop roleplaying game Wickedness by M Veselak and published by Possum Creek Games.  This show will run for 29 audio rich and immersive episodes averaging around 25 minutes each, for a full runtime of around 12-13 hours, similar to an audio novel. We've developed and distributed this podcast for free, but we'd love your support to finish this project and create many more like it, so come find us at Wederra Keep on Patreon. CREDITS The witches of Wederra Keep are: Minerva, the Old Soul — Sarah PurcellCirce, the Wild Spirit — Maricarmen Gutiérrez CastroCharley, the Pure Heart — Ariella Weiglthe Narrator — Jacob Wolf Lefton This show is produced, designed and scored by Jacob Wolf Lefton with additional mixing and mastering support from Julian Hunold & Václav Květoň. It was recorded at Greve Studios and Lyra Studios in Berlin.  Cover art by Hannah Templer. Here are additional show notes.

04-15
12:08

The Witches of Wederra Keep #9 — Two of Pentacles

The coven reaches into their purses only to find them empty, as their pursuits have drained their coffers. Minerva faces her own past to find her way forward...  The Witches of Wederra Keep is an improvised novel length saga about a coven of three witches working to balance the mortal realm with the underworld while protecting their magic. It is an actual play of (and love letter to) the tabletop roleplaying game Wickedness by M Veselak and published by Possum Creek Games.  This show will run for 29 audio rich and immersive episodes averaging around 25 minutes each, for a full runtime of around 12-13 hours, similar to an audio novel. We've developed and distributed this podcast for free, but we'd love your support to finish this project and create many more like it, so come find us at Wederra Keep on Patreon. CREDITS The witches of Wederra Keep are: Minerva, the Old Soul — Sarah PurcellCirce, the Wild Spirit — Maricarmen Gutiérrez CastroCharley, the Pure Heart — Ariella Weiglthe Narrator — Jacob Wolf Lefton This show is produced, designed and scored by Jacob Wolf Lefton with additional mixing and mastering support from Julian Hunold & Václav Květoň. It was recorded at Greve Studios and Lyra Studios in Berlin.  Cover art by Hannah Templer. Here are additional show notes.

04-29
25:59

The Witches of Wederra Keep #10 — Ace of Swords

The witches are called to the Beryllium Palace to help investigate the sudden and suspicious death of the aging King Abgani, but unexpected dangers await even in the royal court... ** This episode marks the end of Act 1 of The Witches of Wederra Keep, a narrative break. The show will return in a few weeks. ** The Witches of Wederra Keep is an improvised novel length saga about a coven of three witches working to balance the mortal realm with the underworld while protecting their magic. It is an actual play of (and love letter to) the tabletop roleplaying game Wickedness by M Veselak and published by Possum Creek Games.  This show will run for 29 audio rich and immersive episodes averaging around 25 minutes each, for a full runtime of around 12-13 hours, similar to an audio novel. We've developed and distributed this podcast for free, but we'd love your support to finish this project and create many more like it, so come find us at Wederra Keep on Patreon. CREDITS The witches of Wederra Keep are: Minerva, the Old Soul — Sarah PurcellCirce, the Wild Spirit — Maricarmen Gutiérrez CastroCharley, the Pure Heart — Ariella Weiglthe Narrator — Jacob Wolf Lefton This show is produced, designed and scored by Jacob Wolf Lefton with additional mixing and mastering support from Julian Hunold & Václav Květoň. It was recorded at Greve Studios and Lyra Studios in Berlin.  Cover art by Hannah Templer. Here are additional show notes.

05-13
32:53

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