The Magnus Archives

Case #D-1862-143Statement of Second Lieutenant Charles Fleming, regarding his experiences during the Taiping Rebellion. Original statement undated, but apparently written in early 1862.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Scoots, Bruce Rose, Colleen Ohara, Kelley Redacted, Katharina Sindelar, Daniel Straw, Alex McMinn, Erik Rueter, alexa, Aaron Roudabush, bibli, Padraic BarrettIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances: "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims "Chinese Librarian" - Peng WeiSound effects for this episode provided by Taira Komori & mmiron.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Content Warning for: warfare drowning cannibalism undeadFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and the latest news from Rusty Towers, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Case #0171406Statement of Timothy Stoker, on the disappearance of his brother, Danny, four years ago. Statement given June 14th 2017.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: iamalivenow, Matthew Fisher, Emily T, Arca Vournelis, Robertson Whitney, Hekate Kennedy, Abe Kenmore, Kea C, Matthew Entecott, Hal MoncriefIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited this week by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances:"Martin Blackwood" - Alexander J Newall "Tim Stoker" - Mike Lebeau "Elias Bouchard" - Ben MeredithSound effects for this episode provided by kemitix & cosmic embers.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Content Warning for: explicit language clowns body horrorFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and the latest news from Rusty Towers, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Case #0140207Statement of Dylan Anderson, regarding an unusual pig he acquired on his farm near the Marlborough Forest, New Zealand. Original statement given July 2nd 2014.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Gillian Mohn, Heather Hartwell, mj erickson, Samantha Dawdy, Michelle Baniqued, Sara Williams, Jakob Jakobsen, Steven Gerhart, Morae, Trish MIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances:"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims"Kurt Anderson" - Steve Violich"Alice 'Daisy' Tonner" - Fay RobertsSound effects for this episode provided by blaukreuz, evsecrets, editor-adp.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe.Please rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Content Warning for:mild languageanimal cannibalismbody horrorFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and the latest news from Rusty Towers, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Case #0140406Statement of François Deschamps, regarding the family and presumed marriage of Benoît Maçon. Statement given June 4th 2014.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Tarryn McKay, Richard Nevell, Andrew Burton, Colleen Jay, Ally Greenspan, Elizabeth Parker, Jonathan Poock, DaemonswolfIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances:"The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims"Elias Bouchard" - Ben Meredith"Melanie King" - Lydia NicholasSound effects for this episode provided by qubodup, 14FPanskaKremenakova_Marie & previously credited artists via freesound.org.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe.Please rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Content Warning for: Knife violence Infestation Mind-controlFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and the latest news from Rusty Towers, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Statement of Michael, taken from subject. Date unknown.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Eric Wagner, Scott Campbell, Simone Delaney, Emily L, Kyle Berry, Bridge, Mike Geary, Jordan Carter, Angela Stefanski, Anne VleeshouwersIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Performances: "The Archivist" - Jonathan Sims "Nikola Orsinov" - Jessica Law "Breekon" - Martin Corcoran "Hope" - Steve Violich "Michael" - Luke Booys "Helen Richardson" - Imogen HarrisSound effects for this episode provided by mshahen, Sir Smith, Fantozzi, SilentStrikeZ, cclaretc, Werra, amholma, jcdecha & previously credited artists via freesound.org.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe.Please rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Content Warning for: Body horror Kidnapping BetrayalFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and the latest news from Rusty Towers, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy last week of hiatus! Join us behind-the-scenes as the familiar voices of the Magnus Institute's archival assistants break character to discuss their thoughts on performance, inspiration, and horror. As an added bonus, here is a short must-read (or play) list from Alex, Mike, and Lydia:Alien Isolation - Creative Assembly (not read but play!)Blindsight - Peter WattsDracula - Bram StokerSwamp Thing - DC Comics (Alan Moore)The Dunwich Horror - H.P. LovecraftThe Shadow over Innsmouth - H.P. LovecraftStay tuned for a shiny new Magnus episode next week!Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Rob Sheridan, Andrew Bushell, Quintin Walker, Dylan Parkhurst, Linda Jean, Neongrey, Holly Aitchinson, Andrea RoarkBatt Momar, John DonderoIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt & Alexander J Newall.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Content Warning for:Spoilers!Gruesome horror prop discussionFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and the latest news from Rusty Towers, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode is the second of two winning stories from our Rusty Fears competition, written by fans like you and produced by us here at Rusty Quill. "Paint" is written by Melissa Mason and read by Jonathan Sims.Note: this is a piece of stand-alone fiction and not a part of the Magnus canon.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Abigail Probert, Mira Yeuden, Kaitlin Connor, icarus, Zyon J., jimothyjim, Cameron DeOrdio, Rikki G. Dobson, Heather McElfresh, King of RatsIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fearContent Warning for:Cursed ObjectsHospital SuspenseGuiltFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and the latest news from Rusty Towers, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our first ever competition, Rusty Fears, spawned an incredible amount of great entries. After hours of reading and deliberation in Rusty Towers, Alex, Jonny & Anil announced the winners. This week's episode is the first of TWO winning stories written by fans like you and produced by us here at Rusty Quill.Without further ado: "Lucid" is written by Elizabeth Richardson and read by Jonathan Sims. Listen in next week (and then keep listening of course) to catch the next winning story!Note: this is a stand-alone piece of fiction and not part of the Magnus canon.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Ja-Ying Teresa Yu, Mikkel Knudsen, Velma, Laura F., Christopher Bloom, Andrew Dicks, Brianna Johnson, Christopher Dunn, Shannon Callahan, April NashIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Elizabeth Moffatt, Brock Winstead & Alexander J Newall.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribePlease rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fearContent Warning for:Altered RealitySleep DisordersBody HorrorFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and the latest news from Rusty Towers, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jonny Sims outside of his role as the Archivist as he leads Alex J Newall, James Ross, Bryn Monroe and Ben Meredith through the second half of their spooky adventure in the Deadlands Campaign setting of Savage Worlds.Listen to our gang slowly fall apart as they desperately attempt to survive in a world populated by supernatural horror.Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Garrett Monroe, Chris Main, John Wm. Thompson, Gavin Taylor-Black, Eliza Margaret, MJ Stokesish, Dawn A Weisenberger, Mark Young, Andrew Kopplin, Douglas Lewis.If you want to hear more improvised adventuring with the team, check out our sister podcast Rusty Quill GamingIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Alexander J Newall.Sound effects for this episode provided by Bini_trns, Slave2theLight, jacobalcook, gneube, sandufi, Massivecarcrash and previously credited artists via freesound.org.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe.Please rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Content Warning for:Gun ViolenceBlunt Object ViolenceBody HorrorFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and the latest news from Rusty Towers, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Jonny Sims outside of his role as the Archivist as he leads Alex J Newall, James Ross, Bryn Monroe and Ben Meredith through a spooky adventure in the Deadlands Campaign setting of Savage Worlds.Meet our band of questionable desperadoes as they attempt a bank heist in a world populated by supernatural horror. Its a straightforward job and surely nothing could go wrong… right?Content Warnings for this episode are at the end of the show notes.Thanks to this week's Patrons: Hannah Tsim, Jessica Mulleneaux, Hal, Luke Currie, Brandon Wheeler, Surreal Bill, Rhydwyn, Patrick Haggerty, Steve Palopoli and Fred RosenbergerIf you want to hear more improvised adventuring with the team, check out our sister podcast Rusty Quill GamingIf you'd like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/rustyquillEdited by Alexander J Newall.Sound effects for this episode provided by Ramston, csengeri, RockSavage, Benboncan, CGEffex, cedarstudios, mlteenie, Max_Headroom, Podsburgh, StephenSaldanha, GoodListener, shadoWisp, Eneasz, soundmary, TimPryor, woodmoose, steveygos93, Craxic, vmgraw, fastson, Ned Bouhalassa, MrProfDrDickweed, CosmicEmbers, dheming and previously credited artists via freesound.org.Check out our merchandise at https://www.redbubble.com/people/rustyquill/collections/708982-the-magnus-archives-s1You can subscribe to this podcast using your podcast software of choice, or by visiting www.rustyquill.com/subscribe.Please rate and review on your software of choice, it really helps us to spread the podcast to new listeners, so share the fear.Content Warning for:Gun ViolenceGamblingExplosive ViolenceFor ad-free episodes, bonus content and the latest news from Rusty Towers, join members.rustyquill.com or our Patreon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.