Journeys Through Magnamund

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Episode 40: The Strange History of Lone Wolf Video Games Dec 04, 2025

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The episode you didn't know you needed and a topic that stretches across the entire history of Lone Wolf, starting back in 1984 as a co-release with the very first books in the series. From the ZX Spectrum to the Nintendo Switch, August and Jonathan trace the eclectic and often tumultuous history of Lone Wolf video games. Learn what ended Hutchinson Games, discover what parts of Mirror of Death are cannon, why we should have gotten a Greel game, and get information about the development of the Forge Reply game from August (who reveals for the first time the level of his involvement in the game). All this and more, in this packed-to-the-brim retrospective of one of the most overlooked video game licenses.

For information on the cancelled Ksatria game: https://www.projectaon.org/en/Main/LoneWolfKsatriaArticles

Episode 39: FAQ (listener questions) Nov 06, 2025

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We asked you if there was anything you wanted to know that you felt had been missed in the podcast so far. And you said... yes! And then sent us more than a hundred questions. In this episode, August and Jonathan tackle as many as they can, breaking them down into the categories of Joe Lore, Kai Lord Lore, Other Lore, Gamebook writing, and extras that don't fit anywhere else. Learn what system August ran for Joe, how many New Order Kai Lord were at the siege of the monastery, why Agarash couldn't throw the Lorestones into space, whether we'll see The Huntress again, and who August and Jonathan would romantically pair Lone Wolf with.

Episode 38: Wolf's Bane (Book 7 of Grandmaster) Oct 02, 2025

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Hungry for more Journeys Through Magnamund? Hungry like... the wolf? Setting aside 80's pop references, August and Jonathan tackle one of Lone Wolf's stranger adventures, a chase across an alien world for a shape-shifting foe, culminating in one of the biggest reveals of the original series. Such an odd adventure comes with lots of lore. Learn who Naar likes better, the Manoyd or the Drakkarim! Discover what Wolf's Bane character sheet might look like! Hear the story of why this adventure features a map of an area you hardly explore within the book!

Episode 37: Dawn of the Dragons (Book 6 of Grandmaster) Sep 04, 2025

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Dragons sneak their way into many a fantasy world and Magnamund is no different. Though the final dragon saw its final sunrise many ages ago, an army of them now marches towards the Kai Monastery. And yet, August and Jonathan seem to talk about everything except Dragons, with the discussion leading them instead to examine equine abuse, fallen princelings, promotions of Sommlending captains, and a certain fan favorite baroness.

Episode 36: Vengeance of the Kai Jul 31, 2025

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A newly illustrated map of Northern Magnamund, one hundred and fifty illustrations on cards, two hundred and fifteen miniatures, and a war where you decide who wins: the Freeland Alliance or the Darklords. These are the components that make up VENGEANCE OF THE KAI, the first board game that will be released by Holmgard Press' new game division. Even if you are not traditionally a board gamer, this episode may convince you to become one. Listen as Jonathan, August, and game designer Dan Wegiel recount their war stories and show you how this board game is as cinematic as they come and a must have for those who want to have a true simulation of being a warlord in Magnamund.Click here to visit the Gamefound page for Vengeance of the Kai and learn more!

Episode 35: Magic of Magnamund Jul 03, 2025

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Don your wizard's robes and grab your potions for this episode where Jonathan and August dive into the magic of Magnamund, taking seventeen different forms of magic practiced in Magnamund and comparing them to see which is the most powerful. Along the way, learn lore about each type of magic as well as how magic in general works within Magnamund. Secrets are shared and questions are answered: do cultists actually get their magic from their gods? Are Ceners more powerful than the Herbalish? Where does Elementalism come from? And who is most powerful of them all?

Link to the tier list here!

Episode 34: The Styles of Brian Williams Jun 05, 2025

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Many associate Lone Wolf with Gary Chalk's iconic art, as it was this art that launched the series and provided the lens through which we discovered Magnamund for the first time. Just as incredible, however, is the art of Brian Williams, who portrayed Magnamund for over ten years, from books 9 through 28. Today August and Jonathan honor Williams by examining the incredible evolution of his art as well as the transition from Chalk to Williams. Joining them is artist Justin Wyatt, known for his work on the anthology and upcoming Legends finale, and who brings years of professional training and experience to the examination of Williams style. We'll also dive into the secrets behind what makes a certain Baroness so appealing to the fan base!

As mentioned in the episode, there is an interview with Gary Chalk which you can listen to here: Gary Chalk on Magnamund

Episode 33: Chronicles of Magnamund (Vol 1) Apr 30, 2025

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Joe Devere created a world so malleable it has rarely seen an equal in fantasy. Today discover three brand new stories exploring genres that have never been explored before in the world of Lone Wolf and yet which feel right at home among its other epic tales. Newcomer to Lone Wolf, author Harley Truslove (they/them), shares The Forge of Shadows, set in the realm of Steam Punk and told from the perspective of a character many will know. Jonathan Stark (he/him) explores the realm of Psychological Horror with his gamebook, The Weeping Place, which adds a layer of fear to the world beyond anything you've yet experienced. And August Hahn (he/him) ventures into the vast reaches of space in Twilight's Edge, expanding our view of just how large this universe is. These are the Chronicles of Magnamund, a brand new project available this month from Holmgard Press!

Episode 32: Deathlord of Ixia (Book 5 of Grandmaster) Apr 17, 2025

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What's that you hear? Is it the drumbeat of approaching doom or the bitter groan of ice cracking? You'll find both within the foreboding wastes of Ixia, for here lies the Deathlord, an enigmatic figure in the history of Magnamund. Never fear: Jonathan and August come to tear back the veil on long-kept secrets! Learn the never-before-known origins of the Deathlord, find out who the Ixians were, and discover why skeletons wear aprons. All this and more in the latest episode of Journeys Through Magnamund!

Episode 31: The Oubliette (Fortress of Death) Apr 03, 2025

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Come and put on your growliest voice and follow Jonathan, August, and Oscar deep into the bowels of the Oubliette, a hitherto unexplored and unsurvived area of Castle Death. with Oscar setting the scene and August guiding the action, it is up to Jonathan to make the right choices to escape. Will he be able to make it out with his heart still beating, or will his blood quench the thirst of a wandering beastman... or worse?

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