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# Midnight Ceremonies Media

A Production Studio Creating Actual-Play Content

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- [Episodes](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/?page_id=285) - Listen to The Cromwell Chronicles Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Amazon Music | Audible | Google Podcasts Episode Information Transcripts include content warnings for that episode. Episode 1: "Start A Band. Make It Good." Transcript Episode 2: "Ruthless" Transcript Episode 3: "At Seventeen" Transcript Episode 4: "Looking Like A Rager" Transcript Episode 5:

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- [About Us](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/) - ROLLING MIDNIGHT: 30 CANDLES LISTEN TO THE TRAILER: Latest News Applications currently open for seasonal and publicity staff! Seasonal Transcriber Seasonal Staff Application Fundraising Coordinator Publicity Content Creator: Audio & Video Publicity Staff Application FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @MIDNIGHTCMEDIA FOR NEWS, ART, AND MORE! The Valkyrie Cycle AWARD-WINNING MONSTERHEARTS 2 ACTUAL PLAY PODCAST What if
- [About](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/about/) - A flame glows brightest in the dark.... Rolling Midnight Season One: 30 Candles Played using the 10 Candles system, this trilogy of one-shots explores horror and tragedy in within three unique settings. From the wild west to suburban neighborhoods to vast wilderness, three groups of people will give everything they have to survive and escape
- [Characters](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/characters-2/) - OUT WITH A BANG Character Artist: Kev Bonaparte Andrew Chance - he/him Played by Tanith Character Virtue: Perceptive Character Vice: Clumsy Character moment: When Justice is found in this dark land. Tall, dark, and barely put together. A wiry unkempt man who lets his actions define him rather than his appearance. Floyd Ray Lewis -
- [Listen to Rolling Midnight: 30 Candles](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/listen-to-rolling-midnight-30-candles/) - Content Warnings: Apocalyptic doom and threat of death throughout. Screaming/violence (0:46-0:52). Gunshot sound effects (0:52, 4:20, 40:09-41:04, 1:08:33, 1:09:09, 1:11:12, 1:10:19-1:11:24, 1:15:42), and descriptions of gun violence (52:53-53:06, 1:07:23-1:16:04). Implications of suicide (12:20 and 26:08-26:23). Discussions and descriptions of NPC death and corpses (36:09-37:01, 50:28-51:24, 51:48-53:06, 1:19:08-1:19:31), animal death (51:48-52:01), audio gore (1:10:19-1:11:24, 1:19:08-1:19:31). Mentions
- [30 Candles](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/30-candles/) - A flame glows brightest in the dark.... Rolling Midnight Season One: 30 Candles Played using the 10 Candles system, this trilogy of one-shots explores horror and tragedy in within three unique settings. From the wild west to suburban neighborhoods to vast wilderness, three groups of people will give everything they have to survive and escape
- [Listen to The Valkyrie Cycle](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/the-valkyrie-cycle-episodes/) - Content warnings: Description of patricide, internalized homophobia, and religious trauma [9:50-16:36]. Brief description of miming self-harm [1:23:04]. Allusions to death of family members [1:53:24-1:55:50]. Homophobia [2:00:14-2:01:06]. Magical hypnotism with audio distortion [2:13:00-2:13:18 and 2:18:00-2:18:53]. Reference to sexual situations [2:41:35]. Descriptions of characters eating food throughout. Content warnings: Descriptions of snakes (including feeding on mice) [47:43-49:00].
- [About The Valkyrie Cycle](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/about-the-valkyrie-cycle/) - What if the worst people you knew in high school were tasked with saving the world? LISTEN HERE This is the Valkyrie Cycle: a Monsterhearts 2 actual play podcast about the messy lives of even messier teenagers, whose monstrosity is as inevitable as their destiny. Our setting is the small town of Thornridge, Washington, where
- [About The Cromwell Chronicles](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/cromwell-1/) - Let's Start a Band LISTEN HERE Enter The Cromwell Chronicles: a world of rain, pine trees, and magic. It is a story where a rejection from your crush is just as important as a power-hungry demon. This is a show born from a love of the Pacific Northwest and melodramatic teen dramas, and the desire
- [Meet the Team!](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/meet-the-team/) - Executive Team Saffron Hefta-Gaub she/her Creative Director 30 Candles: Director & GM Previous Seasons: Director & GM (TCC), Editor (TCC, TVC), Cast Member (TVC) Social Media: @GaubHefta on Instagram & Twitter TTRPG Experience: I've been playing 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons for about six years, and MCing Monsterhearts since the summer of 2020. Favorite Teen
- [More](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/more/)
- [Listen to The Cromwell Chronicles](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/the-cromwell-chronicles-episodes/)
- [TCC Characters](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/cromwell-3/) - "Promises are more than just words..." Ro Nielsen is a kid of two worlds, Faerie and Earth, and doesn't quite know which world they belong to. He does know what he's best at, though: magic, punk rock, and starting bands. Played by Catherine (@Magicatherine) -- "You can't be a good person when you eat people."
- [TVC Characters](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/characters/) - "You're mine now." Stephanie Chaplin is Thornridge’s star cheerleader who uses her diary to hex the people she envies. Will anyone dare to cross her in her pursuit of the prom queen crown? Stephanie (she/her) is the Witch skin, played by Saffron Hefta-Gaub @GaubHefta (she/her) "...Are you dumb?" Silvia Dea Strisciante is here for a
- [The Valkyrie Cycle](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/the-valkyrie-cycle/) - What if the worst people you knew in high school were tasked with saving the world? LISTEN HERE This is the Valkyrie Cycle: a Monsterhearts 2 actual play podcast about the messy lives of even messier teenagers, whose monstrosity is as inevitable as their destiny. Our setting is the small town of Thornridge, Washington, where
- [Contact](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/contact/) - Keep up with the studio on social media! Follow us @midnightcmedia on Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, and Tumblr. You can also find us on Facebook and YouTube. Want to send us an email/get directly in touch? Reach out to us here: midnightceremoniesmedia@gmail.com Thanks for visiting our website!
- [Season Zero Recap](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/the-cromwell-chronicles/season-zero-recap/) - Written by Arcadia Reeves Before we began recording the first season of The Cromwell Chronicles, we had a home game set in Cromwell that took place along the same time TCC did chronologically. Dubbed Season 0, this season followed player characters from the theater department at the school. Our player characters were: Aspen Graves, the
- [Our Super Carefully Curated Very Genuine D&D 5e Character Sheets.](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/our-super-carefully-curated-very-genuine-dd-5e-character-sheets/) - Congrats. You've reached the secret page of secrets. Eva: ddb.ac/characters/71144670/NNDYrm Ro: ddb.ac/characters/71130651/OY13LL Daisy Mae: ddb.ac/characters/71131154/yobC8g Ximena: ddb.ac/characters/71131577/XtDJZn Wrenn: ddb.ac/characters/71132293/fVAY3O David: ddb.ac/characters/71132746/1JlEsX Aleks: ddb.ac/characters/71134316/sIRzyR Enjoy!
- [The Cromwell Chronicles](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/the-cromwell-chronicles/)

## Episode

- [30 Candles: Suburbanoia, Part 2](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/30-candles-suburbanoia-part-2/) - Trapped. Cold. Running out of food. All they have is each other. What will happen when these kids are pushed to their brink? CW: Threat of death, apocalyptic doom, child endangerment, and resource scarcity throughout. Consistent theme of hunger / need for food, direct mentions (1:32-1:36, 50:08-50:20). Mention of house fire (2:16-2:18). Mention of guns
- [Ten Candles Rules Breakdown](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/ten-candles-rules-breakdown/) - Curious to learn how indie ttRPG Ten Candles works? MCM Director of Communications Talon Cruz gives a quick explanation of everything you need to know to be ready for our upcoming series "30 Candles," coming soon to streaming services everywhere. Ten Candles was created by Stephen Dewey, who can be found at https://cavalrygames.com. Website: https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/
- [30 Candles Trailer](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/30-candles-trailer/) - These things are true: a new season is coming soon... Tune in to 30 Candles, the newest season of Rolling Midnight by award-winning podcast studio Midnight Ceremonies Media, coming soon to a streaming service near you. Website: https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/ Twitter: ​​https://mobile.twitter.com/midnightcmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midnightcmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Midnight-Ceremonies-Media/100085917174104/ Tumblr: https://midnightcmedia.tumblr.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/midnightcmedia.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midnightceremoniesmedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6R00hi8FvjH7nRKBYLjTg If you are
- [Introducing...Rolling Midnight!](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/introducing-rolling-midnight/) - MCM is thrilled to announce our new label for all internally produced content: "Rolling Midnight." Tune in for a quick update on the new name and our future plans, provided by creative director Saffron Hefta-Gaub. Website: https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/ Twitter: ​​https://mobile.twitter.com/midnightcmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midnightcmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Midnight-Ceremonies-Media/100085917174104/ Tumblr: https://midnightcmedia.tumblr.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/midnightcmedia.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midnightceremoniesmedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6R00hi8FvjH7nRKBYLjTg If you are posting
- [30 Candles: Suburbanoia, Part 1](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/30-candles-suburbanoia-part-1/) - Five young kids are left home alone for what has become an endless night. The streets of their once peaceful neighborhood are stalked by creatures who can look and sound like loved ones. How do they know their friends haven’t already turned into Them? CW: Threat of death, apocalyptic doom, child endangerment, and resource scarcity
- [30 Candles: Smokejumpers, Part 2](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/30-candles-smokejumpers-part-2/) - Time to sing. CW: Apocalyptic imagery, descriptions of fire and fire sound effects, in-character inner party conflict, and near death situations throughout. Allusions to murder and descriptions of blood (0:12-0:28, 1:40-1:49, and 2:34-5:42). Description of burn injury (4:43-5:00 and 14:44-14:58). Themes of abandonment and guilt (4:48-6:04, 11:01-11:20, 17:58-19:20). Hallucinations/unreality (9:24-11:20). Resource scarcity/thirst (10:29-11:01). Mentions of
- [30 Candles: Smokejumpers, Part 1](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/30-candles-smokejumpers-part-1/) - Out among the Redwoods, a strange wildfire is raging. Trapped, running out of air, and racing against time, five people try to send a message. Canaries don't escape coal mines, but someone hears their song. CW: Apocalyptic imagery, descriptions of fire and fire sound effects, in-character inner party conflict, and near death situations throughout. Themes
- [30 Candles: Out With A Bang, Part 2](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/30-candles-out-with-a-bang-part-2/) - Our band of lost souls continue their journey at a heavy cost. Storm behind them. Sea ahead. Take a deep breath. It will all be over soon. CW: Threat of death and apocalyptic doom throughout. Consistent themes of gun violence. Animals in distress (4:05-4:20; 6:30-7:05), animal death (6:50-7:05). Gunshots (9:49; 33:59-34:15). Death (9:49-12:00; 28:25-28:40 [implied],
- [30 Candles: Out With A Bang, Part 1](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/30-candles-out-with-a-bang-part-1/) - Four prisoners find themselves loosed upon a dying world. What is it that awaits them out there? Angels? Devils? Men? CW: Apocalyptic doom and threat of death throughout. Screaming/violence (0:46-0:52). Gunshot sound effects (0:52, 4:20, 40:09-41:04, 1:08:33, 1:09:09, 1:11:12, 1:10:19-1:11:24, 1:15:42), and descriptions of gun violence (52:53-53:06, 1:07:23-1:16:04). Implications of suicide (12:20 and 26:08-26:23). Discussions
- [The Valkyrie Cycle Bonus Content: Arc 3 Talkback](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-bonus-content-arc-3-talkback/) - The cast answers audience questions and offer behind-the-scenes insights on the series. This talkback contains spoilers for the entirety of The Valkyrie Cycle. CW: Discussion of patricide, parental abuse, manipulation, and violence [27:48-50:32]. Rainbow Roll Festival: https://www.rainbowrollfest.com/home The CRIT Awards: https://critawards.mystrikingly.com/ Website: https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/ Twitter: ​​https://mobile.twitter.com/midnightcmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midnightcmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Midnight-Ceremonies-Media/100085917174104/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midnightceremoniesmedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6R00hi8FvjH7nRKBYLjTg Tumblr: https://midnightcmedia.tumblr.com/
- [The Valkyrie Cycle Bonus Content: NPC Epilogues](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-bonus-content-npc-epilogues/) - The Valkyrie Cycle Bonus Content: NPC Epilogues A summary of what the non-player characters get up to after the finale. CW: Mentions of divorce [5:19-5:25] and [10:20-10:31]. -- Website: https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/ Twitter: ​​https://mobile.twitter.com/midnightcmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midnightcmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Midnight-Ceremonies-Media/100085917174104/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midnightceremoniesmedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6R00hi8FvjH7nRKBYLjTg Tumblr: https://midnightcmedia.tumblr.com/ If you’re tweeting or posting about the show online, please use #TheValkyrieCycle or
- [The Valkyrie Cycle Epilogue: A Warmer World](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-epilogue-a-warmer-world/) - In the days, weeks, and months after prom, healing begins. Content warnings: References to religious trauma and homophobia [10:18-16:19]. Brief mention of smoking (tobacco and murajuana) [32:56-33:06]. References to jail, criminal prosecution, and legal issues [1:01:27-1:04:31]. Discussion of eating disorder treatment [1:07:31-1:07:54]. Mentions of PTSD treatment [1:29:22-1:30:02], [1:33:55-1:34:37], and [1:40:07-1:40:33]. References to intense family dynamics,
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 19: Wolf Slain or World Consumed](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-19-wolf-slain-or-world-consumed/) - Deep in the woods, the final battle arrives. Content warnings: Audio gore (bones cracking/werewolf transformation) [15:08-15:20], [15:55-16:01], and [42:22-42:29]. Descriptions of wolf attacks, zombies, horror, and violence [22:37-24:15] and [26:11-29:44]. Horror, possession, violence and combat, descriptions of blood [40:52-58:52]. Scene of sensual intimacy [1:10:48-1:13:30]. Brief mention of wounds [1:22:33-1:22:53]. Briefest mention of underage drinking [1:35:29]
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 17: Eleventh Hour](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-17-eleventh-hour/) - In the week leading up to prom, Cassie finally talks to Stephanie. Silvia gets desperate. A meeting is called at the diner. Content warnings: Description of police and criminal investigation, discussion of murder and suicidal ideation [27:25-31:38]. Attempt at forced truth-telling through magic, with auditory distortion/ringing sound effects [40:57-41:50]. Threatening violence (knife to throat) and
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 18: Night of Revel](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-18-night-of-revel/) - Prom night finally arrives at Thornridge High. Starfyre and Cora have one last dance. Content warnings: References to sexual situations [2:31-3:31]. References to underaged drinking and internalized homophobia [35:28-37:10]. Underaged drinking [1:12:36-1:13:16]. Apocalyptic doom and the threat of death throughout. Website: https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/ Twitter: ​​https://mobile.twitter.com/midnightcmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midnightcmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Midnight-Ceremonies-Media/100085917174104/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midnightceremoniesmedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6R00hi8FvjH7nRKBYLjTg Tumblr: https://midnightcmedia.tumblr.com/ If
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 16: Something Nice for Once](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-16-something-nice-for-once/) - The Strisciantes face the law. Lucien and Cesar discuss the future of their relationship. CW: Intense family dynamics [11:10-11:50]. Description of police, criminal investigation, and child protective services [12:07-17:23]. Brief description of animal attack [1:15:16-1:15:24]. Discussion of internalized homophobia and interaprty conflict throughout. Website: https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/ Twitter: ​​https://mobile.twitter.com/midnightcmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midnightcmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Midnight-Ceremonies-Media/100085917174104/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midnightceremoniesmedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6R00hi8FvjH7nRKBYLjTg
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 15: How Lucky You Are](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-15-how-lucky-you-are/) - Lucien follows orders. Eden questions how they can help their friends. Starfyre confronts the next biggest threat: her family. CW: Description of police, criminal investigation, and loss of family members [49:31-57:57]. Intense family dynamics, generational trauma, and threat of death [1:07:24-1:20:11]. Interparty conflict throughout. Website: https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/ Twitter: ​​https://mobile.twitter.com/midnightcmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midnightcmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Midnight-Ceremonies-Media/100085917174104/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midnightceremoniesmedia YouTube:
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 14: Chosen Ones](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-14-chosen-ones/) - Cesar discusses important business with his grandmother. Starfyre asks Cora to prom. Silvia calls in her favor with Stephanie. CW: Intense family dynamics and generational trauma [2:52-24:00]. Discussion of loss of family members, generational trauma, and the threat of death [39:24-52:08]. Violence and horror [1:01:43-1:03:31]. Magical hypnotism with audio distortion [1:22:25-1:23:56] and [1:29:51-1:30:24]. Interparty conflict
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 13: Cause and Effect](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-13-cause-and-effect/) - Cassie gives Starfyre a pep talk. Long-held secrets are revealed. CW: Hospital/heart monitor sound effects, brief discussion of violence and wounds [23:00-55:56]. Description of underage drug use (marijuana), anxiety, and religious trauma [1:26:24-1:26:57], [1:59:48-2:01:08], and [2:12:27-2:12:46]. Intense interparty conflict throughout. Website: https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/ Twitter: ​​https://mobile.twitter.com/midnightcmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midnightcmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Midnight-Ceremonies-Media/100085917174104/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@midnightceremoniesmedia YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX6R00hi8FvjH7nRKBYLjTg Tumblr: https://midnightcmedia.tumblr.com/ If
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 12: Who's To Blame](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-12-whos-to-blame/) - Cassie experiences the consequences of his Darkest Self. Silvia plays with Stephanie and Starfyre’s emotions. CW: Hospital/heart-rate monitor sound effects, slight emotional manipulation [2:47-9:39]. Discussion of child endangerment, trauma, and near death situations [16:26-20:45]. Brief discussion of murder and arson [33:50-34:05], [35:42-36:03], and [41:13-42:15]. Brief mention of snakes [52:25-52:50]. Description of police, criminal investigation, and
- [The Valkyrie Cycle Bonus Content: Arc 2 Talkback](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-bonus-content-arc-2-talkback/) - Our cast answers audience questions and gives behind-the-scenes insight on character creation and worldbuilding. This talkback contains spoilers from the first and second arc of TVC (Episodes 1-10), including major plot points from Episode 10.
- [The Valkyrie Cycle Bonus Content: Manipulative B*tch and Genderf*cked Attack Dog](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-bonus-content-manipulative-btch-and-genderfcked-attack-dog/) - Saffron, Karina, Quin, and Fabiola give a name to the archetypes of “evil gay people” found in your favorite media (including The Valkyrie Cycle). Discussion of (and thus spoilers for): The Valkyrie Cycle (episodes 1-10) Hannibal Campaign 2 of Critical Role These Violent Delights (by Micah Nemerever) Red vs. Blue Succession The Penumbra Podcast Interview
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 11: Sins of the Father](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-11-sins-of-the-father/) - Eden explains the supernatural to the computer science club. Lucien and Cesar go on their first date. CW: Discussion of patricide, violence, and magical hypnosis [38:00-43:15]. Magical hypnosis and ringing sound effects [1:12:57-1:13:47]. Descriptions of violence, murder, and blood [1:14:07-1:27:00]. Description of arson and fire sound effects [1:51:17-1:52:35]. Website: https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/ Twitter: ​​https://mobile.twitter.com/midnightcmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midnightcmedia/ Facebook:
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 9: Lick Your Wounds](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-9-lick-your-wounds/) - The fight in the woods meets a hasty end. Starfyre and Lucien share a dance. Content warnings: Snake description/sound effects; description of blood/wounds [13:45-16:10]. Description of ambulance, paramedics, and police; siren sound effects [56:37-56:52] and [58:02-1:09:13]. Discussion of generational trauma, loss of parents [1:57:19-2:06:03]. Intense inter-party conflict throughout. Website: https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/ Twitter: ​​https://mobile.twitter.com/midnightcmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midnightcmedia/ Facebook:
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 10: Blood of the Wolf](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-10-blood-of-the-wolf/) - Starfyre shows her friends the prophecy. Arthur Astor hosts a dinner. Content warnings: Description of a hospital including sound effects, brief description of wounds, mention of internalized homophobia [44:30-56:49]. Underage smoking, brief mention of death of family members (car accident), threat of death, sexual situations [1:19:55-1:24:05]. Website: https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/ Twitter: ​​https://mobile.twitter.com/midnightcmedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midnightcmedia/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Midnight-Ceremonies-Media/100085917174104/ TikTok:
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 8: Claws and Teeth](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-8-claws-and-teeth/) - The meeting in the clearing turns bloody. Cesar finds out dirt on the Strisciantes while Silvia searches for answers about Blackwell. Content warnings: Descriptions of wolf attacks, violence, near-death experience. [24:10-54:13]. Teeth gore with sound effect [30:23-31:40]. Magical hypnosis, forced truth-telling, ringing sound effects [1:00:42-1:02:02] and [1:12:43-1:14:45]. Intense interparty conflict throughout. Website: https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/ Twitter: ​​https://mobile.twitter.com/midnightcmedia
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 7: Witch Hunt](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-7-witch-hunt/) - Starfyre, Lucien, and Cassie meet with Eden before school Monday morning. Stephanie confronts the consequences of her actions. Content warnings: Mentions of seizures/brain injury, discussion of homophobic parents and murder, hospital sound effects [16:57-37:35]. Hospital sound effects [43:20-50:08]. Description of dissociation/PTSD and of being attacked by a wolf [1:11:37-1:13:23]. Interparty conflict and internalized homophobia throughout.
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 6: Confessions](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-6-confessions/) - Lucien tests the limits of Stephanie’s spell. Starfyre talks to her aunt Morgan about the prophecy. Content warnings: Attempts at physical violence, punching [13:50-23:43]. Brief descriptions of wounds and wound care [24:51-25:44]. Discussion of grief and loss of family members [38:05-44:07]. Mentions of the foster system, being attacked by an animal [49:03-52:30]. Discussion of patricide, homophobic
- [The Valkyrie Cycle Bonus Content: Arc 1 Talkback](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-bonus-content-arc-1-talkback/) - Our cast answers audience questions and gives behind-the-scenes insight on character creation and worldbuilding. This talkback contains spoilers from the first arc of The Valkyrie Cycle (Episodes 1-5).
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 5: Chains of Fate](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-5-chains-of-fate/) - Starfyre, Cassie, and Lucien hunt monsters in the woods; Eden takes the next step in their relationship with Cassie; and Stephanie Chaplin makes new plans for prom. Content warnings: Violence, horror, injury, and threat of drowning [33:53-37:56]. Descriptions of wounds, including a wolf bite [44:30-45:35]. Abusive/toxic family environment [1:19:30-1:24:37]. Discussion of being turned/attacked, with mention
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 4: World At Your Fingertips](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-4-world-at-your-fingertips/) - Family waits for characters on their return home from the party; Cassie finally confronts Luna Hanlon about their unfinished business. Content warnings: Intense family dynamics and generational trauma [2:00-5:57]. Emotional abuse, references to hunting and killing animals [14:48-28:05]. Discussion of death of family members, trauma related to injury from animal attack, intense guilt and suicidality
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 3: An Unleashing](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-3-an-unleashing/) - The party comes to an end as Silvia finds evidence of the Chosen Squad’s investigation; a fight breaks out when something sinister finds Cesar in the woods. Content warnings: Violence, threats of violence, horror, and zombie beheading [40:00 - 50:19]. Threats of violence and punching [56:12 - 59:28]. Audio gore (bones breaking in werewolf transformation)
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 2: Time Between Dog and Wolf](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-2-time-between-dog-and-wolf/) - Tensions rise as Starfyre, Lucien, and Cassie investigate the Strisciante family at Silvia’s party; Stephanie Chaplin hits a breaking point when confronted with terrible truths of her own. Content warnings: Descriptions of snakes (including feeding on mice) [47:43-49:00]. Moment of forced truth-telling through magic, with auditory distortion [1:48:10-1:49:17]. Physical violence (slapping). References to cheating, homophobic
- [The Valkyrie Cycle, Episode 1: Welcome to Thornridge](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-episode-1-welcome-to-thornridge/) - Meet the students of Thornridge High, both magic and mysterious, as they enter the season of prom-proposals, extravagant end-of-year parties, and a prophecy that inches ever closer. Content warnings: Description of patricide, internalized homophobia, and religious trauma [9:50-16:36]. Brief description of miming self-harm [1:23:04]. Allusions to death of family members [1:53:24-1:55:50]. Homophobia [2:00:14-2:01:06]. Magical hypnotism
- [The Valkyrie Cycle - Teaser II](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-teaser-ii/) - A Monsterhearts 2 Actual-Play Podcast by Midnight Ceremonies Media, coming November 12th, 2022. The Valkyrie Cycle uses ancient mythology and supernatural identities to explore the cyclical violence of revenge and the weight of living in a heteronormative world. Find out more about our team and what we do at midnightceremoniesmedia.com
- [The Valkyrie Cycle - Teaser](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-valkyrie-cycle-teaser/) - A Monsterhearts 2 Actual-Play Podcast by Midnight Ceremonies Media, coming November 12th, 2022. The Valkyrie Cycle uses ancient mythology and supernatural identities to explore the cyclical violence of revenge and the weight of living in a heteronormative world. Find out more about our team and what we do at midnightceremoniesmedia.com
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 16 (Pt 2): Love Wins](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-16-pt-2-love-wins-finale-take2/) - Memories resurface and long overdue conversations are had leading up to the Battle of the Bands in the final episode of The Cromwell Chronicles. CW: Mentions of death, grief, vampirism/turning, drowning, and amnesia. Brief discussion of cheating.
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 16 (Pt 1): Hopeful](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-16-pt-1-hopeful/) - David makes a pivotal choice while Ximena confronts the aftermath of his. Palace of the Dead holds their first practice, and things begin wrapping up as we enter the epilogue. CW: Mentions of drowning, death, and dead bodies. Discussion of divorce/inconsistent parental figures. Smoking (marijuana). Brief mentions of physical violence, bullying. Mild player character conflict.
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 15: Like Normal People](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-15-like-normal-people/) - The gang meets for a picnic lunch in the park and finally discuss plans for band practice. CW: Mentions of drowning, existentialism, and death. Descriptions of characters eating food. Discussion of grief and the death of a loved one. Links to the episode transcript and full credits can be found at midnightceremoniesmedia.com
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 14: Welcome Home](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-14-welcome-home/) - The gang deals with an irrational gnome. Ximena shows Daisy Mae her magic and Ro comes to terms with the world around him. CW: Physical violence and injury. Player character conflict. Discussion of death and grief. Mention of smoking. Links to the episode transcript and full credits can be found at midnightceremoniesmedia.com
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 13: What Monsters Look Like](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-13-what-monsters-look-like/) - Everyone is worried when police cars show up on campus. Wrenn investigates. CW: Description of a dead body/skeleton. Mentions of vampiric hypnosis and feeding. Death. Police activity (investigation of a crime scene). Mild player character conflict. Links to the episode transcript and full credits can be found at midnightceremoniesmedia.com.
- [The Cromwell Chronicles Bonus Content: Not A Person, But A Story](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-bonus-content-not-a-person-but-a-story2/) - Vignettes of what Daisy Mae and Ro got up to on the afternoon of November 7th. CW: Description of vampire attack/feeding, mentions of hypnosis/supernaturally induced memory loss, brief mentions of murder. Links to the episode transcript and full credits can be found at midnightceremoniesmedia.com.
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 1: Start A Band. Make It Good.](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-1-start-a-band-make-it-good2/) - On a Thursday afternoon late in October, Ro seeks out members for their band, Aleks and Ximena work on a “history assignment,” Eva paints, and Wrenn meets a gnome. CW: Car accidents, drowning, mentions of death and drugs/smoking. Links to the episode transcript and full credits can be found at midnightceremoniesmedia.com
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 2: Ruthless](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-2-ruthless/) - As Ro's band starts coming together, conflict ensues as our group of characters face off with the school bully, the social scene, and each other. CW: Allusions to bullying, minor injuries (scrapes/cuts), speeding, brief mentions of racism, alcohol, and underage drinking Links to the episode transcript and full credits can be found at midnightceremoniesmedia.com
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 3: At Seventeen](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-3-at-seventeen/) - As they prepare for the Petrov's party, our teens talk with their families. Daisy Mae confronts Ximena in the school gardens. CWs: Mentions of bullying, physical harm, speeding, alcohol, underage drinking, and divorce. Links to the episode transcript and full credits can be found at midnightceremoniesmedia.com
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 4: Looking Like A Rager](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-4-looking-like-a-rager/) - While people arrive to the Petrov's Halloween party, Daisy Mae has some trouble adjusting to life off campus after dark. Ro brings music and drinks. CW: Mentions of underage drinking, alcohol, bullying, and death. Links to the episode transcript and full credits can be found at midnightceremoniesmedia.com
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 5: I'm Magic, Too](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-5-im-magic-too/) - Secrets come to light when Ximena discovers the Petrov's true nature. Wrenn and Ro scramble to help Daisy Mae. CW: Underage drinking and alcohol consumption. Discussion of a car accident. Links to the episode transcript and full credits can be found at midnightceremoniesmedia.com.
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 7: Always Listening](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-7-always-listening/) - Back at school on Monday morning, Ximena asks Aleks about vampire lore, Ro asks Alicia out on a date, and Eva and Wrenn finally meet Orpheus face-to-face. CW: Mentions of death, murder. Smoking, drug use (marijuana). Brief mention of vampires feeding on people. Links to the episode transcript and full credits can be found at
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 8: Little Chats](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-8-little-chats/) - Simmering conflicts come to a head when Aleks and Ximena confront Orpheus and Ro in the school gardens. An unlikely choice leads Wrenn to discover Orpheus' own secrets. CW: Violence, death, slight mentions of unreality. Fighting (physical and verbal). Mentions of drowning, amnesia. Smoking and underage drug use (marijuana). Links to the episode transcript and
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 9 (Pt 1): On My Sh*t List](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-9-pt-1-on-my-sht-list/) - As aftermath of the day's events plays out, the twins and Ximena go home midday. Meanwhile, Daisy Mae meets an ally in the library, and Alicia has doubts about her date with Ro. Wrenn and David argue about what to do next. CW: Discussion of inter-party fighting, death, violence, vampire feeding (mild detail), vampiric hypnotism.
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 9 (Pt 2): I Promise](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-9-pt-2-i-promise/) - Everyone converges at the docks; Daisy Mae and Priya look into Cromwell history. CWs: Mentions of death, drowning, and grief. Vampire hunger and feeding. Inter-party conflict between player characters (arguing, physical assault). Blood and physical injury. Mentions of bullying. Links to the episode transcript and full credits can be found at midnightceremoniesmedia.com
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 10: You're Here](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-10-youre-here/) - Ro gives Wrenn and Ximena rides home from the docks, the Petrovs revisit the site of their car crash. David visits Calvin. CW: Mentions of death, violence, and drowning. Allusions to a car crash. Brief mention of drug use (marijuana). Links to the episode transcript and full credits can be found at midnightceremoniesmedia.com
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 11: Over the Week](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-11-over-the-week/) - In between school work and existential dread, our characters talk with their friends, families, and enemies. CW: Mentions of vampire feeding. Discussions of grief and mourning a lost loved one. Vampiric hypnotism. Allusions to death and death-related existentialism, slight suicidal ideation. Dream depiction of struggled swimming/drowning. Links to the episode transcript and full credits can
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 12: Worth Saving](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-12-worth-saving/) - Wrenn, Ximena, Aleks, and Eva race to help David when his magic suddenly goes awry. CW: Mentions of death. Detailed description of an unliving decomposing person. Mentions of vampire hunger and feeding, and of consuming animal blood. Links to the episode transcript and full credits can be found at midnightceremoniesmedia.com.
- [The Cromwell Chronicles Trailer](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/trailerfix/) - Welcome to The Cromwell Chronicles, a Monsterhearts 2 Actual-Play podcast by Midnight Ceremonies Media. Our podcast features 7 unique characters and a collaborative story, released weekly on Fridays. Tune in for Episode 1 on Friday, December 31st 2021!
- [The Cromwell Chronicles, Episode 6: Just Bad Dreams](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/podcast/the-cromwell-chronicles-episode-6-just-bad-dreams/) - The twins check in with each other after the party. Different characters' attempts to rest are met with troubling dreams. Aleks gets a voicemail. CW: Underage drinking and alcohol consumption. Mentions/allusions to death, grieving, vampires feeding on people (not detailed). Nightmares/unsettling dream sequences; unreality, slight body horror. Vampiric hypnotism used to force truth-telling. Links to

## Podcasts

- [The Cromwell Chronicles](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/series/the-cromwell-chronicles/) - Enter The Cromwell Chronicles: a world of rain, pine trees, and magic. It is a story where a rejection from your crush is just as important as a power-hungry demon. This is a show born from a love of the Pacific Northwest and melodramatic teen dramas, and the desire to tell the stories that don’t often get told in popular media. Through the messy metaphor of monsterhood, our young adults explore themes of identity and community. Maybe along the way, we’ll find the magic within ourselves.
- [The Valkyrie Cycle](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/series/the-valkyrie-cycle/) - What if the worst people you knew in high school were tasked with saving the world? This is The Valkyrie Cycle: a Monsterhearts 2 actual play podcast about the messy lives of even messier teenagers, whose monstrosity is as inevitable as their destiny. Our setting is the small town of Thornridge, Washington, where monsters are as likely to lurk in the forest as the hallways of the high school, and apocalyptic mythology threatens to become ugly reality. As an unnaturally long winter casts an icy shadow over the upcoming prom, something more dangerous prowls at the edges of Thornridge, waiting for its chance to strike… The Valkyrie Cycle is a story about queerness, family, the chains that hold us back, and what happens when we break them. https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com
- [Rolling Midnight](https://midnightceremoniesmedia.com/series/rolling-midnight/) - Dedicated to telling authentic and innovative stories through the medium of tabletop gaming, Rolling Midnight is the latest indie actual play podcast series released by award winning studio Midnight Ceremonies Media.