Time to live out the dreams of every horse girl and make a special bond with a wild, temperamental stallion that only I can tame.

So, on Tuesday I was diagnosed with Lumbar and Thoracic Spondylosis. So I am doing six weeks of physical therapy to help. This also means I am taking medical leave from my job. I set up a ko-fi goal to help bridge the gap while I fight for short term disability. ko-fi.com/aubreyvakari...

Soon arriveth the boy.

Playing Magic last night really reinforced the emotional decision making side of the game. Lex: "Everyone mill 10." Me: "Every time you tap a land, I get to steal a pint of your actual, real life blood." The Table: "Mill?! Fuck you, Lex!"

Since Magic's planes of existence are part of the larger Dungeons & Dragons Multiverse, I really, REALLY want to play in/run a Bloomburrow adventure.

Silksong is a game for absolute challenge freaks (me).

Thinking of him.

I know we like the em-dash but let’s talk about the semi-colon

STREET SHARKS #1! Out 9/24 from @idwpublishing.com.

Now that the finale is out, send us your questions! If you're joining us for the live Ko-Fi Q&A tomorrow then we can't wait to hang out! But if not, send your Brine & Blood questions for the cast to [email protected] The edited Q&A will air for everyone Sept. 24.

Poured everything I had into this one. Thanks for letting me show off why I like Imbued and weird ocean horror, gang.

Finale time!!! @pathofnight.bsky.social

This beast is over 3 hours long, and has the most complex editing I've ever done. It's a good episode, though. Can't wait to hear y'all's thoughts.

Hey everyone! Did you know we're doing a live wrap-up Q&A for Brine & Blood next Friday? At 7 PM EST on Friday, September 12 we'll be gathering in the studio to reflect on the show, answer your questions, and interact with our Ancilla and above Ko-Fi subscribers live!

Me at my own character:

The outtakes and table talk from "13 - Into the Depths" are out now for our Ko-Fi subscribers! Listen to the gang talk about jowly voices, helicopter panic, and preparing for the end of all things.

>:3c

Oops forgot to post this earlier, I'm on vacation. But yeah! Barreling towards the conclusion! Also, this episode had maybe the most effects work I've ever done but it's so layered and quiet in parts that I'm not sure anyone will notice but me!

The time has come. The Imbued must now deal with what festers in Project Deepwater's Atlantic site. As the Red Star shines and the world's nightmares awaken, the circle must fly directly into the storm. See everyone tomorrow for the penultimate episode of Brine & Blood, "13 - Into the Depths"

Guess I gotta play a V5 Thin-Blood, huh? Also, I used to play a Risen that pretended to be a Caitiff to blend in with vampires for safety, does that count?

We can't say enough how proud we are of Lex! Every single person up for an award is really deserving of their nomination, and it was truly an honor for him to win this much-deserved award! #CRITAwards #VampireTheMasquerade

The outtakes and table talk for "12 - Red Sky at Morning" are out now wherever you get your podcasts! Listen to the cast talk about who takes up the most space at the table; earning Conviction on the hunt and cashing in for Edges; and the logistics of Alaskan ice fishing at 102 years old.

"I don't know, are '90s-era ocean stories about corporate greed and environmental issues going to be relevant to a modern reality?" Modern Reality: ☢️🦐

So turns out these awards announcements are happening the SAME DAY I'm getting married! Lex'll already be there, too, so we're just gonna pop an extra bottle of champagne and watch along to close out the reception (at my soon-to-be spouse's suggestion lol, I'm not a monster.)

⛺️🌲⛺️ OUR KICKSTARTER FOR SEASON 5 IS LIVE NOW! 🌲⛺️🌲 From Inside the Tent is our 5th podcast season and will be our most ambitious yet. Join three friends as they roadtrip across the U.S. in 1987, encountering strange happenings along the way. 🔗 www.kickstarter.com/projects/5gm...

SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT! As the story of Brine & Blood and the Imbued draws to its inevitable end, the Path of Night Crew has been hard at work! But with one story ending, another begins. Here's what's coming up for Path of Night in the coming weeks! (More details coming soon!)

Those of you who know us know that Dave has been a close friend to the members of this podcast for YEARS. We're SO excited to see our friend's first incredible novel go live today! An incredible storyteller, we'd be remiss not to celebrate his Release Day alongside him. Congrats, Dave!

Still on a high from yesterday. Can't wait to jump back in.

The new coterie has officially met. The War of Ages has begun.

No pressure like "first day recording a new character voice I'm going to have to sustain for several years" pressure

A reminder: all you need to start an actual-play is a diverse cast and the love to do it Don’t get crazy hung up on audio quality, if your idea is original enough, any of that If you have a story in your heart and inclusive voices, go for it

Who would win: injured high school biology teacher vs. corrupt fallen angel? Check out this INCREDIBLE fan edit of Todd and the Fallen by Sarahmorphosis set to songs from KPop Demon Hunters! (Spoilers through Episode 12.) Sarah, this is seriously so cool! youtu.be/QUB_HYsiJgI?...

People watching me write plots: "...so arrogance will be the villain's downfall?" Me: "...n-not... not always..."

With a pelagic apocalypse rising to meet them, the circle prepares for the end and a deadly assault on Project Deepwater's Atlantic base. But to protect them, Todd will take drastic measures to deal with a Fallen who threatens to expose them. See everyone tomorrow for "12 - Red Sky at Morning."

Now that Brine & Blood recording is wrapped, I've got several dozen hours of editing left to do. But now I can put my player hat back on, and start to focus on the next:

Shit, thought of it too late but next year I'm rounding up like-minded individuals and proposing a panel on people who love telling stories with "weird little guys."

Anyone got a quick fix for the condition I am currently calling "I am so overworked I am constantly exhausted yet also somehow constantly feel like I haven't done anything"? Also maybe a snappier name?

Why the hell did I set myself up to have to edit a 9-hour recording into a massive finale the same month I'm getting married and I have multiple time-sensitive work projects? What the fuck is wrong with me?

The outtakes and table talk for "11 - Earth Frontier Division" is out now for our Ko-Fi subscribers! The gang talks bullying the Technocracy (they deserve it), how to deal with Fallen angels (a car), and the psychic damage of the phrase "cloacal egg shells."

Every Saturday after Brine & Blood releases, there's a live episode listen on the unofficial fan Discord and I gotta say, I love listening to people's live reactions. It really makes the hours put into every episode a lot easier and really feel worthwhile.

One like = one unhinged TTRPG opinion (that I actually and sincerely believe in)

Me: "I like to run things that I'm passionate about. I always prefer to highlight things I love, and I don't dunk on things that aren't really for me." Also Me: "the technocracy is dumb"

The latest episode of Brine & Blood, "10 - Conspiracy, Circle, Creed," is out now wherever you get your podcasts! Tensions rise as the Imbued each begin to question their mission, their capabilities, and each other.

If I were to submit a panel to #PAXUnplugged hosted by forever GMs/long-term GMs in the AP space that's about the tips and tricks for weaving complex, living, breathing worlds that feel real do I have any mutuals that would be interested in hosting with me (and Lex, I'd rope his Forever-ST ass in).

Every time we get feedback that says we helped get someone into the World of Darkness, or that our game helped be a resource for someone's home vampire game, it makes us so happy. Best feeling in the world.

The last episode of Brine & Blood, "9 - The Abyssal Strain," is out now wherever you get your podcasts! After parting ways with the sharks, the Imbued decide to kidnap and interrogate one of the infected. But what lines could be crossed when innocents are in danger?

The circle wants to grab one of the known infected to try and uncover more of the pelagic conspiracy threatening the land. But when innocent victims and loved ones are at risk, what lines will they cross to protect them? See everyone tomorrow for "9 - The Abyssal Strain"

Pro Tip: If you are a local business and send sample products to a communications/marketing guy unsolicited, you need to CLEARLY LABEL your intentions in advance and not just leave them on his office door without a note. Particularly if you are a funeral service.

I'll admit, this would be really cool to win.