{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Enter the Miasma","home_page_url":"https://etm.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://etm.fireside.fm/json","description":"Breathe deep and enter the Miasma. You have found the words of the Dread Gods, whether by choice or fortunate accident. Within these episodes you will discover the teachings of the Great Hunt. Your guide, the Viper Prophet, is often joined by those bold souls willing to lend wisdom from their vast experience in the matters of the Hunt. I bade you listen and learn, though knowledge of the Dread Gods comes at a terrible price.","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Come listen to the Viper Prophet as he guides you in the teachings of the Great Hunt","pubdate":"2025-11-22T01:00:00.000-07:00","explicit":false,"owner":"The Art of Wargaming and General Nerdery Presents...","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/e/edbb64de-d4ed-4aee-94c0-71759c22c4e8/cover.jpg?v=1"},"items":[{"id":"61696512-53b9-4907-81a7-0c77739d9981","title":"Order of the Hawthorn","url":"https://etm.fireside.fm/6","content_text":"One of the most difficult things to do on the field of battle is to enter into combat with no weapons at all. This is precisely where the adherents of the Order of the Hawthorn revel in their art. The goal is simple, to deprive our opponent of their weapons. Many techniques exist to accomplish this end, and the most correct is the one that works. Apostle Kaji Akumu shares his wisdom concerning this difficult and dangerous art.\n\nSupport our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming\n\nEmail: miasmaofthedreadgods@gmail.com \n\nFacebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast \n\nInstagram: @artofwargamingpodcast\n\nCheck out more of Enter the Miasma at www.taowargaming.com\n\nCheck out all General Nerdery Presents podcasts at www.gnpresents.com","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eOne of the most difficult things to do on the field of battle is to enter into combat with no weapons at all. This is precisely where the adherents of the Order of the Hawthorn revel in their art. The goal is simple, to deprive our opponent of their weapons. Many techniques exist to accomplish this end, and the most correct is the one that works. 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Apostle Kaji Akumu shares his wisdom on this often overlooked fighting style.","date_published":"2025-11-22T01:00:00.000-07:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/edbb64de-d4ed-4aee-94c0-71759c22c4e8/61696512-53b9-4907-81a7-0c77739d9981.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":8526285,"duration_in_seconds":532}]},{"id":"9e4ab5cc-c3bb-4438-a95b-c4922ce19e35","title":"Tal Kheer","url":"https://etm.fireside.fm/5","content_text":"While all of the Dread Gods have the urge to be offered worthy and violent sacrifice, Tal Kheer embodies the primeval avarice known only to predatory cunning. With no pretense or hesitation, this being of wild fury launches the attack. There is no warning, no time to react. When Tal Kheer seeks to claim what is theirs it does so with brutal force. And, in the mind of this mad god, everything belongs to Tal Kheer. A being of pure and unbridled greed, those who follow Tal Kheer are known for the pitiless acquisition both in war and enterprise.\n\nSupport our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming\n\nEmail: miasmaofthedreadgods@gmail.com \n\nFacebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast \n\nInstagram: @artofwargamingpodcast\n\nCheck out more of Enter the Miasma at www.taowargaming.com\n\nCheck out all General Nerdery Presents podcasts at www.gnpresents.com","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eWhile all of the Dread Gods have the urge to be offered worthy and violent sacrifice, Tal Kheer embodies the primeval avarice known only to predatory cunning. With no pretense or hesitation, this being of wild fury launches the attack. There is no warning, no time to react. When Tal Kheer seeks to claim what is theirs it does so with brutal force. And, in the mind of this mad god, everything belongs to Tal Kheer. A being of pure and unbridled greed, those who follow Tal Kheer are known for the pitiless acquisition both in war and enterprise.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupport our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmail: \u003ca href= \"mailto:miasmaofthedreadgods@gmail.com\"\u003emiasmaofthedreadgods@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast\u003c/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: @artofwargamingpodcast\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out more of Enter the Miasma at www.taowargaming.com\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out all General Nerdery Presents podcasts at www.gnpresents.com\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"Tal Kheer is the most primitive of the Dread Gods but no less dangerous than their more evolved rivals. 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Apostle Turkeyfeathers joins the Yaga Malark to discuss the themes of the Season and the danger posed by this element in the Trial of Earth\n\nSupport our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming\n\nEmail: miasmaofthedreadgods@gmail.com \n\nFacebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast \n\nInstagram: @artofwargamingpodcast\n\nCheck out more of Enter the Miasma at www.taowargaming.com\n\nCheck out all General Nerdery Presents podcasts at www.gnpresents.com","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eEarth is often seen as the most trustworthy of the elements.  It is the sure foundation upon which everything depends for stability.  But earth can be deceptive, for when its fury breaks loose, all sense of security is lost.  As we enter this Season of Earth, we would do well to remember this powerful contradiction.  The same element we rely on to support us can be unleashed as sheer chaos, throwing order to the sky and raining down ash as the very ground beneath our feet seeks to end us.  Apostle Turkeyfeathers joins the Yaga Malark to discuss the themes of the Season and the danger posed by this element in the Trial of Earth\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupport our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmail: \u003ca href= \"mailto:miasmaofthedreadgods@gmail.com\"\u003emiasmaofthedreadgods@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast\u003c/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: @artofwargamingpodcast\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out more of Enter the Miasma at www.taowargaming.com\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out all General Nerdery Presents podcasts at www.gnpresents.com\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The element of earth often means stability and predictability. However, this same trust in the surety of earth can lead to our demise when its true power is unleashed. 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The Viper Prophet teaches the listener about the themes of this Omen and how to use it to foster camaraderie in your local cult.\n\nSupport our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming\n\nEmail: miasmaofthedreadgods@gmail.com \n\nFacebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast \n\nInstagram: @artofwargamingpodcast\n\nCheck out more of Enter the Miasma at www.taowargaming.com\n\nCheck out all General Nerdery Presents podcasts at www.gnpresents.com","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eMany of the epic things we see other fighters do go unmentioned. It is important to call out meaningful growth and advancement as well. The Cinder Rise Feast is an opportunity to look back at the year and boast about some of the amazing things our fellow Hunters have accomplished. There are many ways to celebrate, from having a potluck at someone's house to going out to a favorite restaurant. However your local cult decides to celebrate, this Omen revolves around recognizing and building up one another. 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Breath deep and enter the Miasma.\n\nSupport our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming\n\nEmail: miasmaofthedreadgods@gmail.com \n\nFacebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast \n\nInstagram: @artofwargamingpodcast\n\nCheck out more of Enter the Miasma at www.taowargaming.com\n\nCheck out all General Nerdery Presents podcasts at www.gnpresents.com","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThis Omen invites us to look back and take stock of our season in the sport, community, and in the Hunt. Did we achieve the goals we set for ourselves with our intentions and challenges? Did we exceed our expectations or did we fall short? Where have we made progress? Each of the gods ask us to reflect in different ways during this sacred time. Breath deep and enter the Miasma.\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSupport our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmail: \u003ca href= \"mailto:miasmaofthedreadgods@gmail.com\"\u003emiasmaofthedreadgods@gmail.com\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eFacebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast\u003c/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eInstagram: @artofwargamingpodcast\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out more of Enter the Miasma at www.taowargaming.com\u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out all General Nerdery Presents podcasts at www.gnpresents.com\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"The last weekend of October is when members of the Hunt celebrate the Observation of the Miasma. 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Breathe deep and enter the Miasma, come and hear what the Dread Gods are offering.\n\nSupport our Patreon! www.patreon.com/theartofwargaming\n\nEmail: miasmaofthedreadgods@gmail.com \n\nFacebook: @theartofwargamingpodcast \n\nInstagram: @artofwargamingpodcast\n\nCheck out more of Enter the Miasma at www.taowargaming.com\n\nCheck out all General Nerdery Presents podcasts at www.gnpresents.com","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Great Hunt is a secretive cult within the Belegarth community. This episode is an introduction to the themes of the Hunt, the terms used with Belegarth, and what to expect over the next year of this podcast.  We will be talking about the legendary founding of the Hunt, how the great Yaga Xoshawv gained the vision of the Dread Gods, and then passed his teachings to his humble servant Malark. The weapon classifications will be important for those of you who may not yet be a part of Belegarth. 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A general overview of the topics we will cover and the terminology we will use, this will be an excellent prelude for the teachings to come.","date_published":"2025-10-19T16:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/edbb64de-d4ed-4aee-94c0-71759c22c4e8/a78a0881-98e1-4a48-b198-c68e2a9a7dd3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":9526461,"duration_in_seconds":595}]}]}