Show Notes
Content warning: Emotional neglect of a child (implied), mild peril, no graphic violence or death. Synopsis: This prologue is an unscripted "origin story" designed to build the emotional bond between the characters as children. It establishes the childhood friendship and blood pact that will haunt these same individuals as they return home as adults following a tragic event. While this origin story provides deep context for the characters' bonds, it is an optional listen before the main series begins. Cast Maia Wilson: Gamemaster / Narrator / Editor Andrew Park: as W.E. Whaley Michael Gilbert: as Ezekiel “Zeke” Greene
Music by Guillermo Cueva Credit: Set in the world of the Old Gods of Appalachia RPG by Monte Cook Games / DeepNerd Media, adapted to Liminal Horror for this miniseries Disclaimer: Best Leave Them Ghosts Alone is a mini series for the Maia's Game Room podcast and is not affiliated with Goblin Archives, DeepNerd Media, or Monte Cook Games
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