The Folklore Podcast

Bonus Episode: FOLK HORROR IN GAMING - GAST

The Folklore Podcast

Show Notes

Folklore Podcast creator and host Mark Norman chats with Kat the Lore Mistress about using folklore and folk horror themes in tabletop roleplaying games (TTRPGs). In particular, we look at a new Zine based folk horror game called GAST for which Kat is part of the development team.

To find out more about GAST and the creators Hatched Games, visit their website at https://www.hatchedgames.co.uk/

Visit Kat's website at https://www.theloremistress.co.uk/

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