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Side Character Quest

Side Character Quest

Written by: Ty V.
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Side Character Quest (SCQ) is an anthology of improvised fantasy adventures. In each short quest, the show's host takes a single guest player on a journey through a larger shared world. Quests are usually 3-6 episodes long, and listeners can generally start the show at the beginning of any one of them! Your world is a peaceful one, comprised of plains, mountains, swamps, and pines. Cicadas sing, rivers flow, magic thrums through the air, and all of it's surround by a single massive wall that is as ancient as history itself. ...which is to say, not THAT ancient. Thanks to the Loss, whether you live in the Dwarven city of Mt. Renna, the diverse city of the plains known as Circ, or off in some more humble and disconnected town, "prehistoric" ain't all that long ago. Ah, well! People are happy, and life is good, assuming you don't mind the occasional monster (be it magical or mundane) or the looming threat of a mysterious undead society. Should you be discontented with whatever home you find here, you can always seek adventure sailing on the Salten Sea or isolation out in the Three Brothers. And who's to say there isn't more out there beyond it all, waiting to be found? Some worlds need a hero. This one might need a bit more than that.Copyright 2023 Art Entertainment & Performing Arts
Episodes
  • E124 Rumor Rues The Day (Part 2)

    E124 Rumor Rues The Day (Part 2)
    Jun 8 2026

    This is part 2 of the finale. Find part 1 here.

    The time has come, and there's no where left to run! What will Rumor find waiting for him?

    Rumor is played by Andrea Tsurumi (they/them), who is an author, illustrator, cartoonist, and TTRPG enthusiast. They've written and/or illustrated several children's books, including ACCIDENT! (which was selected as an NPR Great Read) and CRAB CAKE (which won the Vermont Red Clover Book Award). The book they illustrated most recently is POP! Goes the Nursery Rhyme, which was written by Betsy Bird. Say hi to Andrea on Blue Sky at @atsurumi.bsky.social or on Instagram at @atsurumi.

    Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ?

    Have questions for us, or just want to say hi?
    • Website: Contact form or Press Kit
    • Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com
    • Instagram: @SCQpodcast
    • Discord: Side Character Quest
    • LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest
    • Voicemail or Text: SCQ-371-LOUD (or 727-371-5683)
    Mentioned During the Show
    • Remember August and A Mending are two roleplaying games by Shing Yin Khor
    Additional Credits

    Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest!

    Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric!

    Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!
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    54 mins
  • E123 Rumor Rues The Day (Part 1)

    E123 Rumor Rues The Day (Part 1)
    May 21 2026

    The time has come, and there's no where left to run! What will Rumor find waiting for him?

    Rumor is played by Andrea Tsurumi (they/them), who is an author, illustrator, cartoonist, and TTRPG enthusiast. They've written and/or illustrated several children's books, including ACCIDENT! (which was selected as an NPR Great Read) and CRAB CAKE (which won the Vermont Red Clover Book Award). The book they illustrated most recently is POP! Goes the Nursery Rhyme, which was written by Betsy Bird. Say hi to Andrea on Blue Sky at @atsurumi.bsky.social or on Instagram at @atsurumi.

    Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ?

    Have questions for us, or just want to say hi?
    • Website: Contact form or Press Kit
    • Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com
    • Instagram: @SCQpodcast
    • Discord: Side Character Quest
    • LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest
    • Voicemail or Text: SCQ-371-LOUD (or 727-371-5683)
    Additional Credits

    Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest!

    Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric!

    Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!
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    52 mins
  • E122 An Interlude: Rumor Reminisces

    E122 An Interlude: Rumor Reminisces
    May 13 2026

    As Rumor gears up to rescue Brunt, we flash back to see how the two got to know one another.

    Rumor is played by Andrea Tsurumi (they/them), who is an author, illustrator, cartoonist, and TTRPG enthusiast. They've written and/or illustrated several children's books, including ACCIDENT! (which was selected as an NPR Great Read) and CRAB CAKE (which won the Vermont Red Clover Book Award). The book they illustrated most recently is POP! Goes the Nursery Rhyme, which was written by Betsy Bird. Say hi to Andrea on Blue Sky at @atsurumi.bsky.social or on Instagram at @atsurumi.

    Want to learn more about Ty, the host (and GM and producer and editor and...) of SCQ?

    Have questions for us, or just want to say hi?
    • Website: Contact form or Press Kit
    • Email: SideCharacterQuest@gmail.com
    • Instagram: @SCQpodcast
    • Discord: Side Character Quest
    • LinkTree: SideCharacterQuest
    • Voicemail or Text: SCQ-371-LOUD (or 727-371-5683)
    Additional Credits

    Thanks to Autumn for providing the artwork for Side Character Quest!

    Thanks to Briar for lending a voice to our credits! To hear more, check out one of Briar's own side character quests as Deirdre, a monster hunting cleric!

    Proud member of the Scavengers Network. Say hi on the Scavengers Network Discord Server!
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    41 mins
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