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The Magnus Protocol - Digital Premiere
CAT1RA1353-03102023-22102023Incident Elements: - strong language- jump scares- themes of grief, guilt- implied eye damage- Thanataphobia Scopophobia- SFX: loud noises, digital distortions, drinkingCreated by Jonathan Sims and Alexander J Newall Directed by Alexander J Newall Written by Jonathan Sims...
Backstage at Cry Havoc! - The Proscriptions
This week we have a final chat with Dr. Emma Southon about what actually happened with the infamous Proscriptions.Content Notes: Spoilers for Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later SFX: crowdsDirected by Amani Zardoe Produced by Lowri Ann Davies Executive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturing...
Hello to free Patreon members, The Magnus Protocol digital premiere and more!
Hi folks,Firstly, a huge “hello!” to all our new free Patreon members!Thank you so much for signing up to our Patreon – it really means a lot to us!While most of our Patreon content is for our paid subscribers, such as ad-free access to all of our shows, we will be posting periodic free news u...
Cry Havoc! #20 - Underworld
All roads lead to Rome and the stage is set for a mighty comeback. Everyone has their part to play – whether they’re aware of it or not…Content Notes:ViolenceMass murderSexual Reference/Innuendo Classism Explicit Language Discussions of: Financial Insecurity, murder Mentions of: Drowning, stra...
Ending epilogues and Protocol previews
Hi folks,It is such an exciting week here at Rusty Towers! Not only do we have the finale, extra long episode of our roman comedy podcast, Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later, at the end of the week we will be sharing the very first look at the pilot episode of The Magnus Protocol. Both of these projects...
Last minute tickets available: In-Person Magnus Premiere
We wanted to let you know that there is an extremely limited number of last-minute tickets available for The Magnus Protocol in-person preview event in Manchester on Sunday. These leftover tickets are available at 4pm BST to purchase on the event page, but they are likely to sell out very quickly. U...
Backstage at Cry Havoc! - Making Murder Funny
Things are heating up in Rome as murder, mayham, and malcontent run rampant. This week we look at how to find the humor in the macabre.Content Notes: Spoiler for Episodes 16 and 18 SFX: crowdsDirected by Amani ZardoeProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFea...
Cry Havoc! #19 - Roman Comedy
Everything’s gone wrong and it’s going to get even wronger. Can Mark and Gaius save the Roman Republic and – far more importantly – keep their jobs?Content Notes:DecapitationSexual Reference/InnuendoClassismExplicit LanguageDiscussions of: Financial Insecurity, murderMentions of: Drowning, s...
Octavian, October and Occular Occults
Hi folks,It has been a pretty exciting few days here at Rusty Towers!Firstly, this week we will be sharing the penultimate episode of Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later. Things are looking pretty bad for Gaius, Mark and Lepidus and Cleopatra is about to leave Rome. Is there anything they can do to save ...
Backstage at Cry Havoc! - Meet the Multirolers
This week, we analyze the many talents of our voiceactors playing multiple parts in one production.Content Notes: SFX: crowdsDirected by Amani ZardoeProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingRyan Hopevere Anderson, Karim Kronfli, Tom Crowley, and Lowri...
Cry Havoc! #18 - Hit List
The Palatine Players stage a prison break and it all depends on Antyllus. Elsewhere in the capital, three men take a joke way too far…Content Notes:Alcohol & Alcohol UsePrisonsDecapitationDiscussions of: Financial Insecurity, murderMentions of: Classism, slaverySFX: Mobs, loud vocalisations, loud ...
Rifts, lists and dice on sale!
Hi folks,We’re coming to you a little early this week, but don’t worry – the newsletters will return to their usual 4pm-UK-timeslot next week!Firstly, we’re excited to say that The Magnus Archives “The Entities” dice set goes on pre-sale at 4pm BST today – that’s about half an hour a...
Backstage at Cry Havoc! - Writing the Triumvirs
This week, we chat with writer Grace Knight and creator David K Barnes about writing the Triumvirs and their particular fictional flavoursContent Notes: SFX: crowdsDirected by Amani ZardoeProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingDavid K Barnes and Gra...
Cry Havoc! #17 - To Summon a Queen
As a gleeful Gaius puts Cleopatra on trial, Mark doesn’t know who to side with…Content Notes:Alcohol & Alchohol UseArgumentsPrisonRestraintsDiscussions of: Blackmail, murderMentions of: torture, classism, slaverySFX: metallic clanking & scrapingTranscripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckcCreated by David...
Rolling the dice
Hi folks,Wishing you the very best for the coming week from everyone here at Rusty Towers!Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who supported Monte Cook’s amazing campaign for The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game. Both the team here at Rusty Quill and the team at Monte Cook have been blown away by...
Backstage at Cry Havoc! - Meet the Actors, Part 3
This week, we continue getting to know the cast. This time we discuss listeing to your own work, the differences from the start to the end of the series, and the difficult parts of recordingContent Notes: SFX: crowdsDirected by Amani ZardoeProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesExecutive Producers Alexander J ...
Cry Havoc! #16 - Daggers
Murder is planned. Hearts will break. Lepidus may nap. But how many assassins does it take to kill a Roman Triumvir?Content Notes: Sexual References & Innuendo Knives Discussions of: Blackmail, murderTranscripts: https://bit.ly/3MNrckcCreated by David K. BarnesDirected by Amani ZardoeExecutive Produ...
The game is afoot!
Hi folks,This week at Rusty Towers it’s all about The Magnus Protocol ARG (Alternate Reality Game). The ARG, which for those who may not be familiar with them, is a little like a scavenger hunt with extra exciting steps, launched on Friday and we’ve loved seeing how invested people already are. ...
Backstage at Cry Havoc! - Sex and Orgies
In this spicy behind the scenes, we talk with Amani and David about the historical and political context of orgies in Ancient Rome and the practical difficulties of desgining "the orgy episode"Content Notes: Discussions of sex and sexuality SFX: crowdsDirected by Amani ZardoeProduced by Lowr...
Cry Havoc! #15 - Let Slip
Gaius goes to an orgy and nobody is happy about it.Content Notes: Sexual References & Innuendo Alcohol & Alchol Use Vicarious Embarrasment Arguments SFX: Crowds, moaning, additional tasteful orgy soundsCreated by David K. BarnesDirected by Amani ZardoeExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April S...
Casting Update: The Magnus Protocol
We are very pleased to introduce you to Billie Hindle as the voice of Alice Dyer in The Magnus Protocol.[Image description: Performer photograph of Billie Hindle (she/her) as Alice Dyer in a square image centered on a dark red background. At the top of the image is the logo for The Magnus Protocol.]...
Roman relaxation and roleplaying
Hi folks,We hope you have all had a wonderful week. Here in the UK, we’ve been enjoying the lovely late-summer warm weather and sunshine.Firstly, a huge thank you to those who have supported Monte Cook’s BackerKit campaign to fund The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game. We are so pleased to see so...
Backstage at Cry Havoc! - Writing Historical Fiction
This week we chat with Sarah Shachat and David K Barnes to talk about writing historical fictionContent Notes: Discussions of: Historical medical procedures, homophobia, misogyny, classism Mentions of: Covid-19 pandemic, quarantine, spiders, transphobia, sexual abuse, enslavement SFX: Crowds, beepsD...
Cry Havoc! #14 - Rome, Open City
Rome offers much for young lovers, but it’s not all fun and games. Also: Mark and Gaius might have the plague. Whoops.Content Notes: Infection & disease Pandemic Quarantine Isolation Arguments Poverty Alcohol & Alcohol use Discussions of: Classism, prejudice, financial & housing insecurity child n...
Clockwork collections and colossal cities
Hi folks,Wishing you the very best for the coming week from everyone at Rusty Towers!Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone for your kind words of excitement about Neon Inkwell. If you missed our announcement on Thursday, we’re delighted to say that our upcoming anthology show featuring short serie...
Backstage at Cry Havoc! - Directing
This week Lowri and Amani discuss directing such a large and in depth seriesContent Notes: SFX: crowdsDirected by Amani ZardoeProduced by Lowri Ann DaviesExecutive Producers Alexander J Newall & April SumnerFeaturingLowri Ann Davies and Amani ZardoeDialogue Editor – Lowri Ann DaviesSound Designer ...
Introducing the cast and crew of Neon Inkwell: Of That Colossal Wreck
Hi folks,Today we have a very special Thursday update for you.As you may know, Neon Inkwell is our upcoming anthology podcast feed. It will be home to short-form audio dramas (think anywhere between 5 and 8 episodes) created by both well-known and brand-new creative teams from around the world. We c...
The Magnus Protocol Screening Tickets - SOLD OUT
Tickets to our in-person fan screening of The Magnus Protocol go live today! Tickets will be available for purchase from Eventive, HERE, in an hour’s time! (10am BST) Check out the pre-announcement post HERE to remind yourself of the details.Update: Tickets are now sold out to our in-person The Ma...
Cry Havoc! #13 - The Prodvcers
When Gaius takes over her latest production, Octavia resorts to drastic measures to get him out of her theatre for good.Content Notes: Alcohol & Alcohol Use Family Conflict SFX: Loud vocalisations, metallic clanking & scraping, crowdsCreated by David K. BarnesDirected by Amani ZardoeExecutive Produc...
Tickets, TTRPGs, and Triumvirate Tampering
Hi folks,We have a great week coming up here at Rusty Towers!Firstly, a quick reminder to our Rusty Knights and Nobles that tickets to our in-person celebration for the premiere of The Magnus Protocol will be available at 10am BST on Wednesday. Tickets are limited, so keep an eye out for updates her...
