The Magnus Archives The Listening Club TTRPG Special - Episode 3
Dec 25, 2025
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Ian Hayles (Alphonse Platt)
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Pip Gladwin (Barry Knap)
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Lowri Ann Davies (Elodie Jones)
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Anusha Battersby (Margot)
Anusha Battersby, known for her role as Margot, joins fellow actors Lowri Ann Davies (Elodie Jones), Pip Gladwin (Barry Knap), and Ian Hayles (Alphonse Platt) for a thrilling tabletop RPG session. They delve into a chilling mystery at Moldy Pencil Productions, where bizarre minidiscs reveal disturbing audio. Elodie's investigative prowess shines as she deciphers clues from June's laptop, while Alphonse's stressed reactions add humor and tension. The team's discoveries lead them to a blood-stained office filled with alarming evidence, culminating in an unexpected cliffhanger!
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Roleplay Reveals Deeper Podcast Lore
- The Listening Club session is a tabletop RPG where Jonathan Sims guides players through a horror mystery at the Magnus Institute.
- The game blends podcast lore with roleplay, revealing deeper story connections through player exploration.
Alphonse's Stressful Minidisc Discovery
- Alphonse listens to a minidisc and hears a corrupted first-person death account that causes him stress and bleeding.
- The players note the voice is familiar but altered, implying someone remixed original Armitage Library episodes.
Red Episodes Suggest A Different Source
- The mini-discs contain 'red' episodes: visceral, disturbing files that seem more 'real' and less tied to the main plot.
- A hidden folder named MPP links June's discs to Mouldy Pencil Productions, suggesting internal source material.