"Don’t the great tales ever end?” The war is over. The fellowship stands victorious. All there is left to tell is the ending of their tale... The final chapter of The Fourth Age, our three season ode to the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, airs on Tuesday 13th January, 12:30pm Pacific.

We are honoured to be placed in such esteemed company. That our trilogy of seasons has touched so many means more than we can possibly express. Thank you all for the love, for your stories, and for your kindness. We will need them all as we enter a new year.

We are overjoyed to announce that yesterday, our Loremaster @edwardspence.bsky.social won the Hollywood Series Award for Best Game Master - Actual Play (Video). Thank you to the judging panel, and to @tabletopartsfund.org for making our awards journey possible! What a perfect way to end the year.

In 2026, the Force will be with you. Always.

(2/2) This cast have built their foundations in my heart, and will endure forever. @blackgirlmage.bsky.social @causticphoenix.bsky.social @critbard.com @estelofimladris.bsky.social @jwcartwright.bsky.social @seum.bsky.social I will have much more to say after our finale. But for now, thank you.

2025 also saw the culmination of a story two years and three seasons in the making: The Fourth Age. While there is still one final episode to come in early 2026 - and much more for me to say - for now, I can only express how formative this story has been, both creatively and emotionally. (1/2)

(3/3) Each episode, Gotham was brought to life by: @alecgm.bsky.social @blackwaterdnd.bsky.social @chaoticdarby.bsky.social @howdylovedarlin.bsky.social @justicevancho.bsky.social @persephiroth.bsky.social @shellyvonmiller.bsky.social @stevesaylor.net @superdillin.bsky.social What a blessing.

(2/3) With art by @kodasea.bsky.social, we were gifted with a truly peerless and trusting cast. @heycalamityyy.bsky.social @seum.bsky.social @thecandacemarie.bsky.social @thekappachris.bsky.social @valiantdorian.bsky.social They wove magic, to say nothing of our incredible roster of guest stars.

In May, @calltoadventure.bsky.social embarked on our latest charity actual play: Shadows of Gotham. Using comics' most famous city to explore municipal and police corruption, the show saw our heroes pitted against BIue Lives Matter for the fate of Gotham. (1/3)

(2/2) With art by @meishali.bsky.social and overlays by @stellaluna.tv, our cast... @blizzb3ar.bsky.social @causticphoenix.bsky.social @justicevancho.bsky.social @seum.bsky.social ...were reunited, and their characters tested like never before, finding hope in even the bleakest of places.

This year saw the return of Paradise Lost, both in the dramatic finale of its first season, and the explosive premiere of its second. Using Free League's The Electric State, this journey through dystopia tackled the stranglehold of corporations over US politics and the insidious rise of Al. (1/2)

Not everything is research for TTRPG actual play. But in this case... ...no, I couldn't possibly say.

This has been one of my favorite APs to watch this past year - great roleplay, great game, great lore, and a fun-but-unobstructive audience participation element via donations and I really think you should watch it!!!

Hi bsky! It's my birthday today! 🎂🥳 I'd love if you could drop a tip, visit my website, or join my patreon!! I start doing monthly rewards as early as 30€ on the latter, so be sure to check it out! 🌼 www.patreon.com/Meishali ☕ ko-fi.com/meishali 💫 www.meishali.com

The Dark Tree is defeated. Middle-earth has been saved. Our fellowship endures. And after two years and three seasons, the multi-award winning next chapter in Middle-earth's story has come to an end. Our finale will air early 2026. Expect an announcement soon.

Jasper's work has come to define our show, no more so than with this piece. A monumentally skilled artist and an endlessly generous collaborator, we cannot recommend them enough.

So pleased to be able to reveal this piece I did for @calltoadventure.bsky.social for their amazing actual play TTRPG, The Fourth Age. [ #jasperdraws #fantasyart #thefourthage #lotr ]

This is the second to last Monday drop of season 2 of After the Table! This week we have @calltoadventure.bsky.social aka the wonderful people over at WWP. This was recorded while at @officialpax.bsky.social & I'm so glad to have them finally on the pod. Listen now! www.linktr.ee/afterthetable

The Dark Tree is defeated. Middle-earth has been saved. Our fellowship endures. And after two years and three seasons, the multi-award winning next chapter in Middle-earth's story has come to an end. Our finale will air early 2026. Expect an announcement soon.

WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE! Annúminas has been saved. The Dark Tree is defeated, and Middle-earth defended. But in a final, desperate act, the Enemy's eye turns toward the Grey Havens. One last battle yet remains... WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject We'll see you in chat!

The end of this episode has lived rent-free in my head all week. Mithlond, I'm coming.

WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE! Chicory is wounded. Theodas has fallen. The fate of the fellowship stands upon a knife's edge. And the Enemy closes in. All seems lost. What hope yet remains for the people of Middle-earth...? WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject We'll see you in chat!

Okay this one was a little hard because there are so many APs that I love and have got to talk to this year, but these are ones I will always talk about. Shadows of Gotham from @calltoadventure.bsky.social (I'm biased), @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social, and of course @storysquadcast.bsky.social.

Due to external forces, our story will not be recommencing today, but rather at its usual scheduled time of Tuesday at 12:30pm PST! We are only halfway through our final battle. Much has been lost already. And the fate of Middle-earth stands upon a precipice... Join us Tuesday 9th, to see its end.

Actual Plays I LOVED. There were so many I loved, this list could go on for AGES. Blood in the Snow by @talesyettold.com Afterlight by @blackwaterdnd.bsky.social Shadows of Gotham hosted by @calltoadventure.bsky.social The Chaos Protocol @transplanarrpg.bsky.social

we got damn laid out by @edwardspence.bsky.social today on The Fourth Age ( @calltoadventure.bsky.social ). Last Book indeed.

WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE! The forces of The Dark Tree descend upon Annúminas. The fellowship stands strong. The last great battle of the Fourth Age begins. WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject We'll see you in chat!

Our final season is coming to an end, and the last great battle of The Fourth Age is about to begin... - Chapter 7 (Dec 2nd) - Chapter 8 (Dec 5th) Tune in for this two-parter at 12:30pm PST, as the Fellowship fights for the fate Annúminas, and for the future of Middle-earth itself...

Ep 20 with @calltoadventure.bsky.social Early Access - 12/13 on Patreon & Fourthwall Public Access - 12/15 Table Sets - 12/17 on Patreon & Fourthwall

WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE! Magic swells in Middle-earth. Old friends are reunited. The White Citadel of Annúminas stands tall. In the Old Forest, an ancient melody sounds out. The fellowship's final journey begins. WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject We'll see you in chat!

Yesterday, to close out our mid-season finale, our Loremaster @edwardspence.bsky.social surprised us with some live music. Here it is, edited for your listening pleasure, to see the darkness through. 'Until Spring Comes', written and performed by Edward Spence.

Yesterday, to close out our mid-season finale, our Loremaster @edwardspence.bsky.social surprised us with some live music. Here it is, edited for your listening pleasure, to see the darkness through. 'Until Spring Comes', written and performed by Edward Spence.

WE ARE LIVE WITH THE OUR MID-SEASON FINALE! The first and last great battle of the Fourth Age will soon begin. But as the banners of the Free Peoples fly and alarums sound, Chicory feels an altogether different call: one of home. WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject We'll see you in chat!

Our fellowship will be a little delayed in going LIVE today, owing to a mix of technical and the real world issues. But @blackgirlmage.bsky.social, @causticphoenix.bsky.social, @critbard.com, @estelofimladris.bsky.social and @justseum.bsky.social we will be with you soon, for our MID-SEASON FINALE!

Only three days left! Plenty of time for you to find that perfect moment in your actual play, and put it in front of our judges. Don't have a show? Bother the person who makes your favorite AP, and make sure they apply!

WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE! Hope burns bright. The forces of Rhûn and Dale march west, towards the Elven kingdom of Eryn Lasgalen, where yet more allies await them. And for some amongst the fellowship, the memories of home... WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject We'll see you in chat!

WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE! As the fellowship return to Dale, so too does Eona find herself returning home. But though they bring new allies in their fight against The Dark Tree, some grudges may yet run too deep... WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject See you in chat!

Tomorrow, the final season of The Fourth Age continues. The Enemy is on the move, and the fellowship return to Dale. But will they find the assistance they so desperately seek...? CATCH UP HERE: twitch.tv/collections/qwPssUOVbBi3xw We'll see you tomorrow, 12:30pm Pacific!

WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE! The Enemy has been delayed, for now. And the fellowship travel west, exhausted and spent. But as their search for allies begins in earnest, there are those who might not offer their help so freely... WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject See you in chat!

In one day, I was afforded the privilege of two immensely cathartic recordings, with @oneshotnetwork.bsky.social's extraordinary cast of sad storytellers, and opposite @jwcartwright.bsky.social for @calltoadventure.bsky.social's The Fourth Age. To be moved to tears by friends is an unspeakable joy.

Shadow spreads to the west. Hope rises to meet it. The first and last great battle of this Age has begun. And Middle-earth will never be the same... Relive our premiere in the VOD below! WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/videos/2586508259?collection=qwPssUOVbBi3xw The journey continues, next week...

😉👍 We're so excited to announce our upcoming #Fallout: The RPG live show at this year's PAX Unplugged! Join us at the Kelpie Theatre on Saturday, November 22nd at 8pm to watch them journey through the Mojave! No need to buy a ticket, just show up on the day - we can't wait to see you there!

THAT'S MY BEST FRIEND IN AN OFFICIAL PAX UNPLUGGED EMAIL! Catch me watching @edwardspence.bsky.social GM this incredibly talented table at PAX. 😌 (Also, I can't not giggle at the "apocalyse" mistype because it gets the best of us haha.)

WE ARE LIVE WITH OUR PREMIERE! The armies of the Dark Tree are on the move. Middle-earth will fall. And all that stands between the Reunited Kingdom and its ruin is a fellowship of six. But in the face of such shadow, is hope enough...? WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject See you in chat!

It wouldn't be a premiere without some tech issues! We'll be live as soon as we're able with the premiere for our third and final season of The Fourth Age, the award-winning imagined next chapter in Middle-earth's history! We'll see you soon.

Tomorrow, The Fourth Age comes to an end... The forces of The Dark Tree descend upon the Reunited Kingdom of Arnor and Gondor. And all that stand between this ancient evil and the ruination of Middle-earth are six heroes: a fellowship. Our third and final season begins tomorrow, 12:30pm Pacific.

Chicory Taproot (@seum.bsky.social) is a long way from home. And her Shire is in peril... Carrying the fate of Middle-earth upon her shoulders - along with the light of Illuin within her staff - this unlikeliest of heroes will soon come to understand that secrets do not stay hidden forever...

For years, Iairen (@critbard.com) has wondered at his parentage. And now, he finally knows. The blood of the Istari runs through his veins... Reunited with his father Pallando, Iairen returns from Rhûn a changed man. One willing to defend the people of Middle-earth with his burgeoning power...

After fifty years of grief, with the help of her fellowship, Mistiel (@blackgirlmage.bsky.social) has bid farewell to her brother's soul. But those responsible for his corruption are still out there, and even now, they descend upon Middle-earth. Can she save those loved ones who yet remain...?

For centuries, Theodas (@jwcartwright.bsky.social) has been chasing shadows. But now, thanks to the love of a Hobbit, he has dared seek out something new. Hope. But first, he must find his fellowship. Separated since Dale, their reunion might prove to be the key to saving Middle-earth once more...