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Legend of the Bones

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Brethren Of the Purifying Light
Dungeons & Dragons
Dark Fantasy
Manticore
Serpent Queen
Legend Of the Bones
Demelza
Rift
Lycanthropy
Penmelkin
Innis Gwyn
Aedric
Carrick Oogle Gorge
Hellstones
Gold Disc
Jenna
Ulfheðnar
Cnut
Scarnay
Combat Mechanics

A hybrid of dark fantasy audio drama driven by old school, solo Dungeons & Dragons

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes75Founded4 years ago
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Legend of the Bones is a hybrid of dark fantasy audio drama and old school solo Dungeons & Dragons.  A story where the roll of the bones determines all.  None shall escape the destiny of bone.

Return to Varfell...

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Legend of the Bones is a hybrid of dark fantasy audio drama and old school solo Dungeons & Dragons.  A story where the roll of the bones determines all.  None shall escape the destiny of bone.

Sceadugenga!

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Intro & Main Theme: Cold N... more

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Legend of the Bones is a hybrid of dark fantasy audio drama and old school solo Dungeons & Dragons.  A story where the roll of the bones determines all.  None shall escape the destiny of bone.

Dragon's Breath...

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Intro & Main Theme: C... more

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Legend of the Bones is a hybrid of dark fantasy audio drama and old school solo Dungeons & Dragons.  A story where the roll of the bones determines all.  None shall escape the destiny of bone.

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Intro  & Main Theme: Cold Northern Stars... more

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Mike Burnett
Newcomer to the show playing the role of Maelor.
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Episode: Season 1 Episode 60
Matt Boothman
Creator and GM of Merely Roleplayers
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Episode: Season 1 Episode 54
Carl White
Host of the Lone Adventurer podcast
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Episode: Season 1 Episode 54
Ben Newbon
Game designer and host of Cybertopia, an actual play podcast
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Episode: Season 1 Episode 53
Jon Cohen
Creator of Taylor The Manticle
Taylor The Manticle
Episode: Season 1 Episode 53
Kevin Conyers
Voice actor returning in the role of Ranulf; keeps a blog with OSR content
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Episode: Season 1 Episode 52
Brian C. Rideout
Game designer and podcast producer; provides combat noises
Episode: Season 1 Episode 52
Jim Hurst
Returned as Abron; composed music for spells
Episode: Season 1 Episode 52
Maddie Serle
Host of A Game of One's Own, an actual play podcast
Snazzy Tapir Productions
Episode: Season 1 Episode 51

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Jon Cohen
Creator/host with ongoing involvement in the series and related properties; serves as a primary narrator/driver of the world.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 188 ratings
  • Good story, but the music is far too loud

    Music and sound effects really detract from listening enjoyment I often have to skip back to hear what the narrator says, because the music overrides it so much

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Colejm
    United States13 days ago
  • Perfect Blend of Narrative and Solo RPG

    This show does a fantastic job bringing dice rolls to life! Anyone who loves solo RPG at it’s best will love the gritty drama unfolding with each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom Rann
    United States3 months ago
  • The best one

    I really like this podcast. There are several similar solo play podcasts that tie narrative with solo play to create an audio drama. Some are good some aren’t, but this one is great. The narrator is so well spoken and consistent. The voice acting is entertaining and makes it easy to listen to. The story is compelling. I really enjoy this one.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I-reviewed-this
    United States4 months ago
  • Highly engaging solo dark fantasy

    I’ve listened to this show from the start and it is fantastic. There is a storyline to keep things moving but enough random events to help the wider world feel real. The characters are all distinct and have their own personalities which makes it easy to get invested in their survival. Which makes the combats all the more more stressful as there really are no guardrails up and the combats can be incredibly tense / dangerous.

    The creator credits “Tale of the Manticore” but has put his own spin on... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scotters_M
    United States4 months ago
  • Absolutely Fantastic

    Legend of the Bones is a masterful example of the solo play, audio drama genre. Not only are the narratives well woven and engaging, but the audio quality and voice acting are always of the highest caliber.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YungGrognard
    United States6 months ago

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#171
United States/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#170
United Kingdom/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#221
Australia/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#23
India/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#61
India/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#242
Denmark/Fiction/Drama

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The show pitches a grim, high-stakes fantasy world told through a hybrid of solo RPG narration and audio drama. Episodes center on perilous journeys, tense combat, and character-driven storytelling, with heavy emphasis on dice-driven magic and fate, atmospheric sound design, and evolving interpersonal dynamics within a tight-knit party. Production quality and a growing roster of guest voice talent help keep the world feeling expansive, while maintaining a clear through-line of survival, loyalty, and morally murky decisions. It stands out for weaving classic old-school RPG mechanics into cinematic audio storytelling, creating a distinctive experience for listeners who crave immersive fantasy and mature storytelling.

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1. Tale of The Manticore, a Dark Fantasy Dungeons & Dragons Audiodrama
2. The Lone Adventurer
3. Errant Adventures
4. The Solo RolePlayers Podcast
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Legend of the Bones launched 4 years ago and published 75 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Legend of the Bones include:

1. Mike Burnett
2. Matt Boothman
3. Carl White
4. Ben Newbon
5. Jon Cohen
6. Kevin Conyers
7. Brian C. Rideout
8. Jim Hurst

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