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Godkiller: Balance - Finale, Part II: Ascending Jul 11, 2025

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Divinity cannot awaken what isn't already within you. So don't do this for the Cradle. Don't do it for him, or him, or her. If you choose to do it, do it for you.

Content warnings for this episode include: grief & loss // mourning // isolation // unsafe water // drowning // knives as weapons // allusions to animal death // complex family dynamics //

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Mischi, who you can find @Mischiart on twitter! Our main theme for this episode, Light & Dark, was composed by Sean McRoberts. Music and effects by Epidemic Sound. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure to check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd. To play your own campaign of Godkiller and dive into your own divinity, go support Godkiller by purchasing the ashcan on itch.io today, with the print version published soon by Evil Hat Productions. This show is made possible by our sponsors who graciously support us playing pretend and having feelings about it. We are grateful to be sponsored by Heroforge, who offer fully customizable miniatures made with their online 3D character creator! Head on over and design your own Godkiller, and get them printed in a variety of materials, including colour printing options! With new content added each week, check out www.heroforge.com to start bringing your character to life! This show is also proudly sponsored by Moonbeam, a better and safer way to stream! Dive into Realms for vibrant community hubs where creators keep 100% of what they earn while protected by Pyxis, a revolutionary moderation tool that learns and adapts to your boundaries. So check them out and join Moonbeam today! Finally, we’re thankful for our Patrons for joining us on our second journey through the Cradle. You too can come join us on Patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkback show Chatwater, as well as exclusive Godkiller bonus content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. See you next time, heretics, and to all the gods out there, be safe!

Sin Eater: Absolution - Episode V: Sloth Jul 09, 2025

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Life unwound, a will that fades, your life has stalled. Your goals, unmade. Your family lingers, you feel dull and slow. And all around you, the seasons, they flow

Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // mutilation

Sin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music and effects by Epidemic Sound and Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure to check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd. This show is made possible by our sponsors who support us and allow us to tell the stories we want to share. We are grateful to be sponsored by Hero Forge, who offer fully customizable miniatures made with their online 3D character creator! Head on over and design your own Sin Eater, and get them printed in a variety of materials, including colour printing options! With new content added each week, check out www.heroforge.com to start bringing your character to life! We would also like to thank our sponsor Hunter’s Entertainment. Hunter's Entertainment is a premier purveyor of tabletop RPGs and board games, providing amazing alternative systems for whatever setting or scenario you want to bring to the table. With titles like Kids on Bikes, Alice is Missing, God's of Metal: Ragnarok, and of course, Sin Eater, Hunter's brings beautifully written & designed books to dive into with your players. Check them out at huntersentertainment.com and sink your teeth into something new. Finally, we’re thankful for our Patrons for joining us on our first adventure within Shura. You too can come join us on Patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkback show Chatwater, as well as exclusive Sin Eater bonus content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. Thank you for listening, stay hungry and be safe.

Episode 100 - The Witching Hour, Part II Jul 07, 2025

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Shy binds her coven, and makes a difficult decision. Thistle reluctantly enjoys himself, and causes mischief. Esper strengthens his oaths. Miri makes a journey home. Blueberry finds herself. And Mark? Well. Mark comes back.

THANK YOU FOR 100 EPISODES OF CAMPAIGN TWO! We are so grateful to this incredible community for loving our story so much.

Our main campaign story features Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Honiah "Shy" Shydare, Triton Tidal Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Wraith Blade (Phantom Rogue/College of Spirits Bard/Fighter); Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! Welcoming back our dear Kelli (she/her), as Blue Berry, Half-Elf Celestial Warlock!

Come join us live for our Main Campaign episodes every Monday at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd. Consider following or subscribing on Twitch, and come join us over on Patreon for tons of extra content to sink your teeth into. Our episodes are available as VOD on Twitch, then posted on Youtube on Fridays at noon. Our Podcast episodes release Monday at noon, one week after the live broadcast.

Music and Soundscapes by Syrinscape and Epidemic Sound.

Character art by Tiana Kovacevic.

Godkiller: Balance - Finale, Part I: Confronting Jul 04, 2025

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Forgive yourself for what has happened. Remind yourself of what you've lost. Sing for those who have lost their voice. Go home, young son, go home.

Content warnings for this episode include: violence // confrontation // harm to animals // parent-child conflict // allusions to suicide // threats & taunting // severe injury // death // grief & loss // guilt & shame // complex family dynamics //
This episode is a particularly heavy one - please take care of yourself and access safe supports as needed.

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Mischi, who you can find @Mischiart on twitter! Our main theme for this episode, Light & Dark, was composed by Sean McRoberts. Music and effects by Epidemic Sound. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure to check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd. To play your own campaign of Godkiller and dive into your own divinity, go support Godkiller by purchasing the ashcan on itch.io today, with the print version published soon by Evil Hat Productions. This show is made possible by our sponsors who graciously support us playing pretend and having feelings about it. We are grateful to be sponsored by Heroforge, who offer fully customizable miniatures made with their online 3D character creator! Head on over and design your own Godkiller, and get them printed in a variety of materials, including colour printing options! With new content added each week, check out www.heroforge.com to start bringing your character to life! This show is also proudly sponsored by Moonbeam, a better and safer way to stream! Dive into Realms for vibrant community hubs where creators keep 100% of what they earn while protected by Pyxis, a revolutionary moderation tool that learns and adapts to your boundaries. So check them out and join Moonbeam today! Finally, we’re thankful for our Patrons for joining us on our second journey through the Cradle. You too can come join us on Patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkback show Chatwater, as well as exclusive Godkiller bonus content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. See you next time, heretics, and to all the gods out there, be safe!

Sin Eater: Absolution - Episode IV: Envy Jun 20, 2025

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So set the table, pour the wine, watch them toast what's never mine. You stand behind, unseen, unheard, their faithful dog without a word.

Godkiller: Balance - Episode 15: Imbibing Jun 17, 2025

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Sit and rest. Breathe deep. For this will be the last time you get to do so before the world changes. This is how the story begins. This is how the story ends.

Content warnings for this episode include: intensive exploration of death // multiple depictions of substance use // discussion of overdosing // allusions to and discussion of suicide // romance // heartbreak // parent-child conflict // grief & loss
This episode is a particularly heavy one - please take care of yourself and access safe supports as needed.

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Mischi, who you can find @Mischiart on twitter! Our main theme for this episode, Light & Dark, was composed by Sean McRoberts. Music and effects by Epidemic Sound. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure to check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd. To play your own campaign of Godkiller and dive into your own divinity, go support Godkiller by purchasing the ashcan on itch.io today, with the print version published soon by Evil Hat Productions. This show is made possible by our sponsors who graciously support us playing pretend and having feelings about it. We are grateful to be sponsored by Heroforge, who offer fully customizable miniatures made with their online 3D character creator! Head on over and design your own Godkiller, and get them printed in a variety of materials, including colour printing options! With new content added each week, check out www.heroforge.com to start bringing your character to life! This show is also proudly sponsored by Moonbeam, a better and safer way to stream! Dive into Realms for vibrant community hubs where creators keep 100% of what they earn while protected by Pyxis, a revolutionary moderation tool that learns and adapts to your boundaries. So check them out and join Moonbeam today! Finally, we’re thankful for our Patrons for joining us on our second journey through the Cradle. You too can come join us on Patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkback show Chatwater, as well as exclusive Godkiller bonus content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. See you next time, heretics, and to all the gods out there, be safe!

Episode 99 - The Witching Hour, Part I Jun 16, 2025

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Bedlam's Night is in full swing as the party prepares for Shy to bind a coven...

Music and Soundscapes by Syrinscape and Epidemic Sound.

Character art by Tiana Kovacevic.

Episode 98 - Growth, Part III Jun 09, 2025

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Things start to get witchy as Best Wishes gears up for Bedlam's Night, while Thistle and Esper go on a jaunt to Caradoc to visit an old friend...

Music and Soundscapes by Syrinscape and Epidemic Sound.

Character art by Tiana Kovacevic.

Sin Eater: Absolution - Episode III: Wrath Jun 06, 2025

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Drink, my brothers, let fury dance. For nothing grows, when flames advance. One more pint, my taste is done. The river swells the rising flood.

Episode 97 - Growth, Part II Jun 02, 2025

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Best Wishes continue their sidequests during the four month time jump, starting off with Thistle & Shy hunting some malevolent creatures in the Shadowfell...

This episode is sponsored by Alex Knight's new book, Wriggly Little Hands! Check it out at your favourite online bookstore retailer and enjoy the Goblin wholesomeness!

Music and Soundscapes by Syrinscape and Epidemic Sound.

Character art by Tiana Kovacevic.

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