Tales from the Witcher

Tales from the Witcher showcases serialized, original short stories set in the Witcher universe. Part audiobook and part Actual Play Report, these tales are written and narrated by Jacob Gerstel—and are based on the adventures of his Witcher tabletop roleplaying group.New episodes are uploaded every Wednesday.The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/witcher3/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.orgSubscribe to the email list for a copy of the short story (updated weekly): https://mailchi.mp/5c23289bd46f/tales-from-the-witcherThe Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

Despite not ever figuring out the original audio issues, I have cobbled together a new mic setup that does the trick!I will be rerecording and reuploading the last two stories of season three, "Honest End" and "A Sensible Choice," slowly over time, so the audio issues don't have a lasting impact.Thanks for all of your patience and support as we make our way into the final season of the show!The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

The southern empire of Nilfgaard has invaded the Northern kingdoms, leaving death and destruction in its wake. Among a group of fleeing refugees, four unlikely companions are asked to track down a murderer in the town of Ashford.The premade adventure this story is based on is "To All a Good Night," from the Witcher TTRPG. The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

Having tracked the rock troll that's been robbing and killing in Ashford, our four companions prepare to earn their pay. But if they don't tread carefully, they may get entangled in more than they bargained for. The premade adventure this story is based on is "To All a Good Night," from the Witcher TTRPG. The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

Our companions rest and make camp on the road to the Mahakam Mountains. They fill the evening with talk of art, scars, and, of course, commerce.  The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

After stopping in a quiet farming village, Zevo is contracted to investigate a house where its previous owner was murdered. Meanwhile, Jeremiah finds himself in a competition with the local craftsman, and Cedre tries to improve the reputation of the village's only dwarf. Premade adventure this story is based on is created by /u/jasontherand: https://www.reddit.com/r/WitcherTRPG/comments/9eetue/a_wolf_in_sheeps_clothing_short_adventure/ The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

Our companions get answers from the witch of the Bleating Valley. But what they learn only makes their job more difficult.  The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

The nature of curses is discussed as our companions continue to the Mahakam Mountains. And they quickly learn that danger can find them anywhere during a war.  The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

A wandering troubadour meets our companions on the road, and regales them with the tale of the Town of Undying—a nearby town that's been cursed for one hundred years. Meanwhile, Jeremiah reveals a secret about his lineage. The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

Zevo explores Cygnet's tower to uncover more about the curse, while Aethremael does his own investigating. Karmaniola stumbles across Nilfgaardians posing as injured Aedirnian soldiers.  The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

Armed with more knowledge of Cygnet's curse, our companions make a plan to free Lonncof from the dead. Jeremiah is given a difficult proposition from the head of a local craftsman guild. The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

A battle is fought to lift Cygnet's curse from the Town of Undying. Karmaniola and Jeremiah are forced to make a difficult choice. The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

Back on the road, our companions run across an old Nilfgaardian gang, or hanza, that Zevo created thirty years ago. The hanza asks Zevo to accompany them on a dangerous mission.  The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

Braving a band of Nilfgaardian raiders, our companions attempt to rescue Nuleffe. Meanwhile, the events in Riverdell that led to the hanza's creation thirty years ago becomes clear.  The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

Season one finale. A trap is sprung on our companions, and few make it out unscathed.  The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

Season two starts with our companions on the run. Still reeling from Luthli the assassin's ambush, they try to stay one step ahead of the Nilfgaardian raiders hunting them.  The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

Taking refuge in the town of Calmek, Zevo and Cedre pursue new jobs. Aethremael and Karmaniola find themselves at a Scoia'tael camp in the forest. The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

The Scoia'tael offer Aethremael an ultimatum. Jeremiah becomes acquainted with the Church of the Eternal Fire.  The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

Cedre hobnobs with the nobles of Calmek. Zevo encounters an old companion while hunting for the missing dwarven children. The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org

Jeremiah makes a deal with the Church of the Eternal Fire, while Zevo breaks some hard news. Aethremael returns to Calmek, as Karmaniola tries to warn the nobles of a potential Scoia'tael attack.  The Witcher novels are written by Andrzej Sapkowski: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/series-list/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-books-in-order/The Witcher video games are created by CD Projekt Red: https://thewitcher.com/en/The Witcher Tabletop RPG is created by R. Talsorian Games: https://rtalsoriangames.com/category/the-witcher/Music by Eric Matyas: soundimage.org