In Part 2 of our Empire E2 recap, we talk about being absolute heroes on the Sunday battle, what went down in the Marcher party camp, and navigating meetings, politics, and plot as the weekend wrapped up. ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e... 🎵 Music: Delilah Ferry-Swainson Merch Store: https://2have--2role.myspreadshop.co.uk/ https://2have2role.creator-spring.com/ https://ko-fi.com/2have2role ⭐ Patreon: https://www.pat...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 160
In Part 1 of our Empire Event 2 recap, Robyn and Oliver dive into the first half of the weekend—from casting a powerful ritual on an entire army, to facing some serious Manticore problems, and taking part in the massive Saturday battle. ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e... 🎵 Music: Delilah Ferry-Swainson Merch Store: https://2have--2role.myspreadshop.co.uk/ https://2have2role.creator-spring.com/ https://ko-fi.com/2have...
Jul 22, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 159
What happens when you mix fantasy adventuring with real in-game economics? 🪙💼 In this episode of LARP Tales, Robyn and Oliver sit down with returning guest Will, a crew member at Menhir’s Fate and a key part of the team running the Bankers Guild—the faction responsible for the game’s economy. We talk about: 🏦 What it’s like to run an in-game bank in a LARP setting 💰 How players interact with money, trade, and resources 🌍 The role of economy in worldbuilding and immersion 📜 The guild motto:...
Jul 11, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 158
In this special episode of the LARP Tales Podcast, we’re joined by Kat, a plot writer for Empire LRP. We talk about the behind-the-scenes process of creating storylines for Empire, how plot reaches different parts of the game world, and what makes some plotlines resonate more than others. Huge thanks to Kat for joining us and sharing her insight! Interested in Plot Writing and /or crewing for Empire lrp?: crew@profounddecisions.co.uk https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/c... ⭐Get £15 off your fir...
Jun 10, 2025•59 min•Ep. 157
In this episode of LARP Tales, Robyn and Oliver share the second half of their weekend at the UK’s newest fest LARP. After stealing a powerful banner from an enemy General (on behalf of the Treasure Hunters Guild, of course), things took a dark turn… especially for Oliver’s character, who found himself corrupted by the banner’s sinister power. We also: 🐉 Give an update on the Valdeath Dragons plotline 🖤 Share our experience monstering as The Void on Sunday 🌐 Game info: https://www.menhirsfate...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 156
We’re back from Menhir’s Fate Event 2—and this time, we joined the Treasure Hunters Guild! 🗺️⚔️ In this episode of LARP Tales, Robyn and Oliver share tales from their latest adventure in the UK’s newest fest LARP. From sneaking behind enemy lines on a stealth mission to steal a mysterious scroll, to reflecting on how the game has evolved since the first event, it’s another weekend full of story, risk, and reward. 0:00 Introduction 1:14 Things They have changed 15:57 Game Start! 26:21 Guild Sign...
May 22, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 155
In Part 2 of our Empire LARP Event 1 recap, Robyn and Oliver dive into the emotional highs and chaos that unfolded over the rest of the weekend. From the Knight Protector tournament to the sting of curses and character-defining moments, this episode captures the full rollercoaster of roleplay 💔. ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e.. . Music: Delilah Ferry-Swainson Merch Store: https://2have--2role.myspreadshop.co.uk/ htt...
May 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 154
Empire LARP is back—and so are we! ⚔️ In this episode of LARP Tales, Robyn and Oliver dive into the first Empire event of the year, the largest fest LARP in the UK. We recap what we got up to on Friday and Saturday morning, from political council shenanigans to the Player vs Player tension that defined this event. 🛡️ Highlights include: 🏰 Military & Earls Council drama 🤺 Thoughts on the PvP vibe of Empire ⚔️ The first large-scale battle of the weekend 👀 First impressions on the year’s op...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 153
In this episode of LARP Tales, Robyn and Oliver share what they got up to on Saturday and Sunday of the first-ever Menhir’s Fate LARP event. From helping a Troll on a mission for the Adventurers’ Guild to fighting alongside a GOD in an epic Sunday battle—it was a wild weekend! Menhirs Fate: https://www.menhirsfate.com/ 🎵 Music: Delilah Ferry-Swainson https://delilahferryswainson.wixsite.... 📸 Krios Photography Support us! Merch Store: https://2have--2role.myspreadshop.co.uk/ https://2have2role...
Apr 22, 2025•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 152
In this episode of LARP Tales, Robyn and Oliver share their first impressions of the brand new UK fest LARP: Menhir’s Fate! We break down our experiences from Day One of the game—exploring the setting, the nations, and our first steps in this fresh fantasy world. 💬 Let us know in the comments if you attended—or if you're thinking about jumping in for the next one! Menhirs Fate: https://www.menhirsfate.com/ 🎵 Music: Delilah Ferry-Swainson https://delilahferryswainson.wixsite.... Support us! Mer...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 151
In this episode of Larp Tales, hosts Robyn and Oliver are joined by the incredible Kitty Dobson, a game runner for Eyelarp and Feast Your Eyes, known for creating breathtaking, immersive, and cinematic LARP experiences at their award-winning site! Also! 🎉 An exclusive insight into Menhirs Fate, the exciting new festival LARP coming to the UK this year, where Kitty is part of the production crew! EYELarp: https://eyelarp.com/ Feast Your Eyes LARP: https://feastyoureyes.events/ Menhirs Fate: http...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 150
We’re back with Part 2 of our recap of And Now My Watch Has Ended, a thrilling Night’s Watch LARP inspired by A Song of Ice and Fire! ❄️⚔️ Hosts Robyn & Oliver continue their deep dive into the story, sharing their experiences reprising their roles as Jonquil Rivers and Florian Velaryon. After years on the Wall, they join a ranging mission beyond to track the missing Benjen Stark—but what they uncover hints at an even greater danger... Winter is Coming. Feast Your Eyes LARP: https://feastyou...
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 149
Join hosts Robyn and Oliver as they recount their experience playing "And Now My Watch Has Ended," a thrilling one-shot LARP set in a world inspired by George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire. Reprising their roles as Jonquil Rivers and Florian Velaryon from "And Now My Watch Begins", they return as hardened veterans of the Night’s Watch. Years after taking the Black, their oath is tested once more when Benjen Stark ventures beyond the Wall—and does not return. Tasked with tracking him down,...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 148
Robyn and Oliver answer listener questions to round out the 2024 LARP year. ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e... 🎵 Music: Delilah Ferry-Swainson https://delilahferryswainson.wixsite.... Support us! Merch Store: https://2have--2role.myspreadshop.co.uk/ https://2have2role.creator-spring.com/ https://ko-fi.com/2have2role ⭐ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=67305491 Follow us! 🔗 https://beacons.ai/2have2role #larp...
Jan 01, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 147
Hosts Oliver and Robyn are joined by Eoin who talks about running a LARP inspired by Tolkiens Lord of the Rings. "Warriors of Middle-Earth" is a LARP run at a fort in scenic Scotland. They talk about the inception of the game and what it was like to run the first game in the series. Warriors of Middle-Earth will run again from 10th – 12th October 2025, if you are interested check out the links below. ⚔️Eoin's LARPs - WOME and Bastion: https://knowyourrole.co.uk/ 🎲Eoin's Stream: https://www.twit...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 146
Hosts Robyn and Oliver are joined by Max Berry. They talk about Max's experience in LARP as a player at Empire and other smaller games. They also discuss Max's game Eldritch Isle. A Cosmic Horror set in 1929. What goes into running and writing a LARP? 🎵 Music: Delilah Ferry-Swainson https://delilahferryswainson.wixsite.... Follow Max https://www.instagram.com/larpmax/?hl=en Max's next game - Feast Your Eyes LARP Games: https://feastyoureyes.events/ Support us! Merch Store: https://2have--2role....
Nov 14, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 145
Oliver and Robyn retell their experience at their first Horror LARP game. Eldritch Isle: Dark Waltz was a small-scale Cosmic Horror LARP. This Lovecraftian-style game was set in the post-World War 1 depression on a small island. Our Characters are invited to Saint Pierre, an archipelago owned by an affluent but reclusive family. after the welcome celebration, it becomes apparent no all is what it seems on St Pierre... 📸 Photo credit: CallioPea Pictures https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... �...
Nov 13, 2024•2 hr 24 min•Ep. 144
Here it is! The Horrifying Finale of the years' Empire LARP events. Robyn and Oliver take their characters to the Battlefield for the last time in 2024. Empire LARP is the biggest fest LARP in the UK 🎪 . These Battles can be up to a Thousand vs Thousand! The Empire are trapped! An army of Orc Barbarians stand between them and Home ⚔️ ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e... 🎵 Music: Delilah Ferry-Swainson https://delilahf...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 143
Robyn and Oliver continue their recap of their time at the final Empire LARP game of the year. Empire is the UKs largest fest LARP and it runs four times a year! Robyn and Olivers characters watch an ORC Rumble 👊 , go to a spooky night market👻 and sit in meetings! They also had a go at being Empire game referees. ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e... 🎵 Music: Delilah Ferry-Swainson https://delilahferryswainson.wixsite...
Oct 03, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 142
Robyn and Oliver recap their time at the final Empire LARP game of the year. Empire is the UKs largest fest LARP and it runs four times a year! Robyn and Olivers characters continue moving up in the world of Empire. Military Councils🎪 , Exorcizing evil spirits 👻 and meeting an otherworldly being known as an Eternal!! 💀What an exciting start to the event! ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e... 🎵 Music: Delilah Ferry-Sw...
Sep 26, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 141
Robyn and Oliver go through some of the player-organised events and attractions at the final Empire Larp event of 2024. Empire is the biggest fest Larp in the UK! ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e... 🎵 Music: Delilah Ferry-Swainson https://delilahferryswainson.wixsite.... Support us! Merch Store: https://2have--2role.myspreadshop.co.uk/ https://2have2role.creator-spring.com/ https://ko-fi.com/2have2role ⭐ Patreon: http...
Sep 10, 2024•37 min•Ep. 140
Robyn and Oliver recap the last day of event 3 of Empire LARP. Empire is the biggest fest LARP in the UK. Robyn's character leads a Skirmish against the Druj Barbarians and Heralds from the Winter Realm. They also talk about the large-scale battle against the Grendel Barbarians. ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e... 📸 Photo credit: Krios Photography https://www.kriosphotography.com/ 🎵 Music: Delilah Ferry-Swainson http...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 139
Hosts Robyn and Oliver are joined by guest Martin. They discuss Martin's experience being a player of Larps and Roleplaying games and how they have affected his acting career. They also talk about the differences between acting, improv, and roleplaying. How do you deal with emotional bleed when Roleplaying? There are also epic LARP Tales about Martin's characters. Troubadour Tales - 24th-26th August 2024 @EnglishHeritage for English Heritage https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/l... Performing ...
Aug 20, 2024•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 138
Robyn and Oliver discuss what they got up to on Saturday of event three of Empire Larp. Empire is the biggest fest LARP in the UK with over three thousand participants!! "The Druj Barbarians fight the Empire on the battlefield. Nymeria is a chosen Champion! Daemon fights in a Tourney" ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e... 📸 Photo credit: Curtis Lander Photography https://curtislander.com/ 🎵 Music: Delilah Ferry-Swainso...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 137
Robyn and Oliver discuss what they got up to on Thursday and Friday of event three of Empire Larp. Empire is the biggest fest LARP in the UK with over three thousand participants!! "Nymeria goes on a body recovery mission. Daemon preps for a large battle" ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e... 📸 Photo credit: Agent B Smith https://www.flickr.com/photos/1394094... 🎵 Music: Delilah Ferry-Swainson https://delilahferryswain...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 136
Hosts Oliver and Robyn are joined by Becky to tell stories of playing in the nation of Dawn at Empire, the UK's biggest festival LARP! They all talk about finding their feet in the Game over the last 3 years. Also, they discuss Becky's character's quest for true love! ❤️ The Gritlands LARP: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e... 🎵 Music: Delilah Ferry-Swainson https://delilahferry...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 135
We answer questions from our audience and look back on our journey. We also give away an open ticket to Empire LARP! 🎉🎉 Thank you everyone! ❤️ ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e... 🎵 Music: Delilah Ferry-Swainson https://delilahferryswainson.wixsite.... Support us! Merch Store: https://2have--2role.myspreadshop.co.uk/ https://2have2role.creator-spring.com/ https://ko-fi.com/2have2role ⭐ Patreon: https://www.patreon.co...
Jul 18, 2024•2 hr 37 min•Ep. 134
Robyn and Oliver continue their recap of Empire LARP, the biggest fest LARP in the UK! 🎪In this final instalment, they discuss what they got up to on Saturday evening and Sunday at this second Empire event of the year. "Daemon and Nymeria celebrate their wedding anniversary with a party at a tavern. The cult of the Eternal Siakha rallies their shark-like beast for battle against the Empire." ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.c...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 133
Robyn and Oliver continue their recap of Empire LARP, the biggest fest LARP in the UK! 🎪In this second part of three, they discuss what they got up to on Saturday at this second Empire event of the year. "Daemon and Nymeria Take the field in an epic battle against the Jotun orc Barbarians. Fight in Tourneys, lose friends, and encounter a Winter realm-crazed Orc." ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e... 🎵 Music: Delilah F...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 132
Robyn and Oliver return to Empire LARP, the biggest fest LARP in the UK! 🎪In this first part of three, they discuss what they got up to on the Thursday and Friday at this second Empire event of the year. "Daemon and Nymeria arrive at the summit of the Spring Equinox to chase ambitions and take care of Undead!" ⭐Get £15 off your first ticket to Empire LRP by using code: 11624.22200⭐ https://www.profounddecisions.co.uk/e... 📸 Photo credit: Hairyman Photography. https://youtube.com/@unklenez?si=-...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 131
