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Edward Spence
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He/Him. Producer, actor, accomplished self-deprecator. Award-winning Game Master. Game Designer for Warcradle Studios. All views my own.
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Edward Spence @edwardspence.bsky.social · Nov 8
New social media account? Alright - let's do this again...

I'm an actor, game designer and Forever GM! If you're looking for an experienced sound editor, a cast member for your projects, or a GM to help facilitate your stories, I'm just an email away.

edjspence@hotmail.co.uk

Let's collaborate. 🎲
Edward (light skin, wavy brown hair, blue eyes, wearing a collarless dark blue shirt and a mix of black and brown bracelets), sat against a beige backdrop as his elbow leans on one knee, and he smiles at the camera.
edwardspence.bsky.social
All meaningful stories must end. And this has meant so much to me.

Join @blackgirlmage.bsky.social, @causticphoenix.bsky.social, @critbard.com, @estelofimladris.bsky.social, @jwcartwright.bsky.social and @seum.bsky.social on Jan 13th, as we dive into the Fourth Age of Middle-earth, one final time.
calltoadventure.bsky.social The Fourth Age | Book Three @calltoadventure.bsky.social · 1d
"Don’t the great tales ever end?”

The war is over. The fellowship stands victorious. All there is left to tell is the ending of their tale...

The final chapter of The Fourth Age, our three season ode to the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, airs on Tuesday 13th January, 12:30pm Pacific.
Six individuals stood together, looking out towards the skies as pink blossom floats about them: - Iairen. A human with handsome, dark features, his face framed with long brown hair with a soft kink to it, wearing a dark blue robe. - Chicory Taproot. A Hobbit with delicate, pale features, and wavy brown hair, wearing a flowing purple dress, with white frills and an apron. - Theodas. A muscular Elf with strong dark features, framed by a thick, greying beard, wearing a grey cloak over a dull golden chestpiece. - Mistiel. An Elf with beautiful dark features and long white braids, wearing a hooded auburn cloak over dark leather armour. - Eona. A woman with tanned features and long black hair, intertwined with golden scales, wearing heavy brown leather armour and a single steel pauldron with fur lining. - Aerlind. A tall and handsome Elf with deep black, straight hair and elven robes in shades of sea blues and greens. In his hand he carries a golden astrolabe. Above them are the words "The Fourth Age: Book Three" and below them "Chapter Ten: The White Ships."
January 4, 2026 at 9:39 PM
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calltoadventure.bsky.social
"Don’t the great tales ever end?”

The war is over. The fellowship stands victorious. All there is left to tell is the ending of their tale...

The final chapter of The Fourth Age, our three season ode to the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, airs on Tuesday 13th January, 12:30pm Pacific.
Six individuals stood together, looking out towards the skies as pink blossom floats about them: - Iairen. A human with handsome, dark features, his face framed with long brown hair with a soft kink to it, wearing a dark blue robe. - Chicory Taproot. A Hobbit with delicate, pale features, and wavy brown hair, wearing a flowing purple dress, with white frills and an apron. - Theodas. A muscular Elf with strong dark features, framed by a thick, greying beard, wearing a grey cloak over a dull golden chestpiece. - Mistiel. An Elf with beautiful dark features and long white braids, wearing a hooded auburn cloak over dark leather armour. - Eona. A woman with tanned features and long black hair, intertwined with golden scales, wearing heavy brown leather armour and a single steel pauldron with fur lining. - Aerlind. A tall and handsome Elf with deep black, straight hair and elven robes in shades of sea blues and greens. In his hand he carries a golden astrolabe. Above them are the words "The Fourth Age: Book Three" and below them "Chapter Ten: The White Ships."
January 4, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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calltoadventure.bsky.social
We are honoured to be placed in such esteemed company. That our trilogy of seasons has touched so many means more than we can possibly express. Thank you all for the love, for your stories, and for your kindness. We will need them all as we enter a new year.
dmwcinfo.bsky.social Digital Media World Cups | WSWC & AFWC @dmwcinfo.bsky.social · 6d
🚨 Final 2025 Audio Fiction World Cup Ranking 🚨

The tallies are in, we can finally put a bow on the 2025 AFWC! We had an incredible year with a wildly close finish at the top!

Visit our website digitalmediaworldcup... for the complete list! #AudioFiction #FictionPodcast #ActualPlay #AudioDrama
January 3, 2026 at 10:44 AM
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calltoadventure.bsky.social
We are overjoyed to announce that yesterday, our Loremaster @edwardspence.bsky.social won the Hollywood Series Award for Best Game Master - Actual Play (Video).

Thank you to the judging panel, and to @tabletopartsfund.org for making our awards journey possible! What a perfect way to end the year.
Five individuals walk across a grassy ridge, almost silhouetted against a mountainous backdrop: - Theodas: a muscular elf with strong dark features, framed by a thick, greying beard, wearing a grey cloak over a dull golden chestpiece. - Mistiel: an elf with beautiful dark features and long white braids, wearing a hooded auburn cloak over dark leather armour. - Iairen: a human with handsome dark features, his face framed with long brown hair with a soft kink to it, wearing a green robe with gold trim. - Chicory: a hobbit with delicate, pale features, and wavy brown hair, wearing a flowing purple dress, with white frills and an apron. - Eona: a woman with tanned features, a stern jawline and long black hair, intertwined with golden scales, carrying a heavy shield and wearing heavy brown leather armour and steel pauldrons. Above them is a set of golden laurels, with the words "Hollywood Series, Best Game Master - Actual Play, Winner 2025."
December 31, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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rpgeeksdnd.bsky.social
What A Year.

It's time for the biggest of cheers for our fantastic guests and our awesome audience who all helped make 2025 so special.

To celebrate we've crammed some of the best (and worst!) moments into this short video!
December 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM
edwardspence.bsky.social
Before New Year's Eve comes around... it feels fitting to share a small teaser for what we have in store for the coming year.

May the Force be with you.
calltoadventure.bsky.social The Fourth Age | Book Three @calltoadventure.bsky.social · 6d
In 2026, the Force will be with you. Always.
December 30, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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calltoadventure.bsky.social
In 2026, the Force will be with you. Always.
December 30, 2025 at 8:55 PM
edwardspence.bsky.social
It is strange, after thirty odd years, to finally find oneself.

2025 was transformative, personally and professionally. And there are so many to thank. For your art, your inspiration, and your friendship.

There is not nearly enough space to put my gratitude into words. But I will certainly try.
Edward (pale features, wavy brown hair, short stubble, wearing blue denim jeans and a brown jacket) sat on a log by a wide open lake, silhouetted against the sunset. He is content.
December 28, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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jaspermillerart.com
My 2025 year in art. Created a lot and it was hard to pick for some months. I feel like I have levelled up in many of my technical skills.

[ #artsummary2025 #art ]
Graphic with text: Artwork Summary 2025, template by @whoismiyan on Twitter. Shows month by month illustrations.
December 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
edwardspence.bsky.social
Not everything is research for TTRPG actual play. But in this case...

...no, I couldn't possibly say.
A screenshot from Star Wars Episode 9: The Last Jedi. A silhouetted figure stands against an orange sunset, facing off against an army of four-legged war machines, and a flying spaceship.
December 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
edwardspence.bsky.social
The winter period is a tough time, even during the best of years. Help Liv out if you can. It means the world right now.
livkennedy.bsky.social Liv Kennedy @livkennedy.bsky.social · 27d
I've been keeping this to myself but I thought it was time to say, I was let go from my job just before Christmas after moving to a new city with my disabled partner for it🎄🎁 I've popped a few board games and TTRPGs on eBay, you'd be helping me out by treating yourself to one 💖 ebay.us/m/luBkh7
a grinch wearing a sweater that says xmas on the front
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December 22, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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I've been keeping this to myself but I thought it was time to say, I was let go from my job just before Christmas after moving to a new city with my disabled partner for it🎄🎁 I've popped a few board games and TTRPGs on eBay, you'd be helping me out by treating yourself to one 💖 ebay.us/m/luBkh7
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December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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stellaluna.tv
SEEKING PERFORMERS for SEASON 2 CAMPAIGN of UNDYING CORRUPTION, a 5e Korean Folk & Mythology adventure book, sponsored by @nineheavenspress.bsky.social & streaming live on Saturdays, starting in February 2026.

Casting call closes January 10th.

Apply: forms.gle/QVwbSC5hk1XF... 👻

#TTRPG #Casting
Sponsored Actual Play casting call for UNDYING CORRUPTION, a korean folk and mythology 5e D&D campaign. Seeking performers to hire for a sponsored livestream actual play campaign on twitch.tv/stellaluna. Sponsored by Nine Heavens Press.
December 20, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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calltoadventure.bsky.social
Jasper's work has come to define our show, no more so than with this piece. A monumentally skilled artist and an endlessly generous collaborator, we cannot recommend them enough.
jaspermillerart.com Jasper 🐦‍⬛ Fantasy Artist @jaspermillerart.com · 17d
So pleased to be able to reveal this piece I did for @calltoadventure.bsky.social for their amazing actual play TTRPG, The Fourth Age.

[ #jasperdraws #fantasyart #thefourthage #lotr ]
Illustration of the fellowship from the Fourth Age actual play. The angle is low, looking up. The sky is dominated by a cloud lit by golden hour, and there are cherry blossom trees sending petals through the piece. From left: Iairen (elf, medium brown skin, kinky brown hair with undercut and half up style, blue robes); Chicory (hobbit-elfish, lilac dress, pale skin, brown hair in loose waves, holding a wooden staff); Theodas (bald elf, many scars, dark beard, golden interlocking armor, dull blue cape); Mistiel (elf with dark brown skin, copper cape, long white box braids half up, golden armour); Eona (human, dark brown long hair with golden scales woven through, leathers and cape, holding a sword); Aerlind (elf, dark hair, blue fine outfit, tanned skin, east asian features, holds an astrolabe in two hands).
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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jaspermillerart.com
So pleased to be able to reveal this piece I did for @calltoadventure.bsky.social for their amazing actual play TTRPG, The Fourth Age.

[ #jasperdraws #fantasyart #thefourthage #lotr ]
Illustration of the fellowship from the Fourth Age actual play. The angle is low, looking up. The sky is dominated by a cloud lit by golden hour, and there are cherry blossom trees sending petals through the piece. From left: Iairen (elf, medium brown skin, kinky brown hair with undercut and half up style, blue robes); Chicory (hobbit-elfish, lilac dress, pale skin, brown hair in loose waves, holding a wooden staff); Theodas (bald elf, many scars, dark beard, golden interlocking armor, dull blue cape); Mistiel (elf with dark brown skin, copper cape, long white box braids half up, golden armour); Eona (human, dark brown long hair with golden scales woven through, leathers and cape, holding a sword); Aerlind (elf, dark hair, blue fine outfit, tanned skin, east asian features, holds an astrolabe in two hands).
December 19, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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byconniechang.bsky.social
How can you give lore beyond RPing with NPCs, offering PCs in-game texts, or just straight-up dumping information at the players?

Jesse Galena and I are live NOW on Second Wind’s Twitch stream to discuss environmental storytelling in TTRPGs! Swing by and ask your Qs!

✨ twitch.tv/secondwindgroup ✨
rexiconjesse.bsky.social RexiconJesse🦖Jesse Galena(any/all) @rexiconjesse.bsky.social · 18d
Thrilled to talk with @byconniechang.bsky.social from @transplanarrpg.bsky.social about environmental storytelling in TTRPGs in about an hour (430 pm est).
See you at @secondwindgroup.com's Twitch for RPG Help Desk!
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December 18, 2025 at 9:37 PM
edwardspence.bsky.social
I am so immeasurably proud of this epic story. Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined that I would be given the chance to explore Middle-earth, let alone with such a cast as this. I will never take it for granted.

Our tale comes to an end early next year. We will see you then.
calltoadventure.bsky.social The Fourth Age | Book Three @calltoadventure.bsky.social · 18d
The Dark Tree is defeated. Middle-earth has been saved. Our fellowship endures. And after two years and three seasons, the multi-award winning next chapter in Middle-earth's story has come to an end.

Our finale will air early 2026. Expect an announcement soon.
Six individuals stood together, looking out towards the skies as pink blossom floats about them: - Iairen. A human with handsome, dark features, his face framed with long brown hair with a soft kink to it, wearing a dark blue robe. - Chicory Taproot. A Hobbit with delicate, pale features, and wavy brown hair, wearing a flowing purple dress, with white frills and an apron. - Theodas. A muscular Elf with strong dark features, framed by a thick, greying beard, wearing a grey cloak over a dull golden chestpiece. - Mistiel. An Elf with beautiful dark features and long white braids, wearing a hooded auburn cloak over dark leather armour. - Eona. A woman with tanned features and long black hair, intertwined with golden scales, wearing heavy brown leather armour and a single steel pauldron with fur lining. - Aerlind. A tall and handsome Elf with deep black, straight hair and elven robes in shades of sea blues and greens. In his hand he carries a golden astrolabe. Above them are the words "The Fourth Age: Book Three" and below them "The award-winning The One Ring series comes to an end. Early 2026."
December 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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calltoadventure.bsky.social
The Dark Tree is defeated. Middle-earth has been saved. Our fellowship endures. And after two years and three seasons, the multi-award winning next chapter in Middle-earth's story has come to an end.

Our finale will air early 2026. Expect an announcement soon.
Six individuals stood together, looking out towards the skies as pink blossom floats about them: - Iairen. A human with handsome, dark features, his face framed with long brown hair with a soft kink to it, wearing a dark blue robe. - Chicory Taproot. A Hobbit with delicate, pale features, and wavy brown hair, wearing a flowing purple dress, with white frills and an apron. - Theodas. A muscular Elf with strong dark features, framed by a thick, greying beard, wearing a grey cloak over a dull golden chestpiece. - Mistiel. An Elf with beautiful dark features and long white braids, wearing a hooded auburn cloak over dark leather armour. - Eona. A woman with tanned features and long black hair, intertwined with golden scales, wearing heavy brown leather armour and a single steel pauldron with fur lining. - Aerlind. A tall and handsome Elf with deep black, straight hair and elven robes in shades of sea blues and greens. In his hand he carries a golden astrolabe. Above them are the words "The Fourth Age: Book Three" and below them "The award-winning The One Ring series comes to an end. Early 2026."
December 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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thecandacemarie.bsky.social
Nesting partner had a meeting while I was watching this today, it is nearly the end of the series so shit is getting intense and sad.

I’m sorry to inform you watching emotional APs on mute is accidentally hilarious. Everyone looks SO UPSET 😭😂😭
calltoadventure.bsky.social The Fourth Age | Book Three @calltoadventure.bsky.social · 20d
WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE!

Annúminas has been saved. The Dark Tree is defeated, and Middle-earth defended. But in a final, desperate act, the Enemy's eye turns toward the Grey Havens. One last battle yet remains...

WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject

We'll see you in chat!
Two figures, stood against smoke and fire: - Mistiel, an elf with beautiful dark features and long white braids, wearing a hooded auburn cloak over dark leather armour. Around her neck, she wears a simple necklace in which there is a small glass vial containing a single leaf, which hangs just above her bare, toned abdomen. An Elven sword hangs from her waist. - Aerlind, a tall and handsome Elf with warm-toned, fair skin. He has deep black, straight hair that cascades down his back in a gentle wave, tied back with braids. He has monolid, warm amber eyes. He wears smart, finely made elven robes and leather armour in shades of sea blues and greens. A bow is slung over his shoulder. In front of them are the words “The Fourth Age: Book Three” and “Chapter Nine: The Scouring of Mithlond.”
December 17, 2025 at 12:11 AM
edwardspence.bsky.social
Our penultimate episode begins now. The fellowship have won... but at what cost?

Join us live in chat!
calltoadventure.bsky.social The Fourth Age | Book Three @calltoadventure.bsky.social · 20d
WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE!

Annúminas has been saved. The Dark Tree is defeated, and Middle-earth defended. But in a final, desperate act, the Enemy's eye turns toward the Grey Havens. One last battle yet remains...

WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject

We'll see you in chat!
Two figures, stood against smoke and fire: - Mistiel, an elf with beautiful dark features and long white braids, wearing a hooded auburn cloak over dark leather armour. Around her neck, she wears a simple necklace in which there is a small glass vial containing a single leaf, which hangs just above her bare, toned abdomen. An Elven sword hangs from her waist. - Aerlind, a tall and handsome Elf with warm-toned, fair skin. He has deep black, straight hair that cascades down his back in a gentle wave, tied back with braids. He has monolid, warm amber eyes. He wears smart, finely made elven robes and leather armour in shades of sea blues and greens. A bow is slung over his shoulder. In front of them are the words “The Fourth Age: Book Three” and “Chapter Nine: The Scouring of Mithlond.”
December 16, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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calltoadventure.bsky.social
WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE!

Annúminas has been saved. The Dark Tree is defeated, and Middle-earth defended. But in a final, desperate act, the Enemy's eye turns toward the Grey Havens. One last battle yet remains...

WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject

We'll see you in chat!
Two figures, stood against smoke and fire: - Mistiel, an elf with beautiful dark features and long white braids, wearing a hooded auburn cloak over dark leather armour. Around her neck, she wears a simple necklace in which there is a small glass vial containing a single leaf, which hangs just above her bare, toned abdomen. An Elven sword hangs from her waist. - Aerlind, a tall and handsome Elf with warm-toned, fair skin. He has deep black, straight hair that cascades down his back in a gentle wave, tied back with braids. He has monolid, warm amber eyes. He wears smart, finely made elven robes and leather armour in shades of sea blues and greens. A bow is slung over his shoulder. In front of them are the words “The Fourth Age: Book Three” and “Chapter Nine: The Scouring of Mithlond.”
December 16, 2025 at 8:40 PM
edwardspence.bsky.social
This piece speaks for itself (check out the timelapse response to the post below), but Nala's art for this PAX Unplugged panel was truly something else, elevating our game into something hilarious, accessible, and chameleonic. What an absolute joy to have a front row seat and watch them work.
naladraws.com jae is eepy🩸✨ @naladraws.com · 22d
Super late but at #PAXU this year, I was asked to be the live cartographer for a The Quiet Year actual play with @blackgirlmage.bsky.social @edwardspence.bsky.social @kendomakesfilms.bsky.social and @drakoniques.itch.io

This was the final map of Company Town 🤠
A hand drawn map on digitally aged parchment featuring many elements of a company town and various exploration projects. Eldritch tentacles rise out of the ground to the east.
December 15, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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naladraws.com
This is the time lapse of the map; I wish I could have recorded in real time but alas :’) the nature of The Quiet Year is very transformative and the MAKING of the map is its own story.

Huge thanks to @blackgirlmage.bsky.social for inviting me to do this!! I had a BLAST!!
December 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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naladraws.com
Super late but at #PAXU this year, I was asked to be the live cartographer for a The Quiet Year actual play with @blackgirlmage.bsky.social @edwardspence.bsky.social @kendomakesfilms.bsky.social and @drakoniques.itch.io

This was the final map of Company Town 🤠
A hand drawn map on digitally aged parchment featuring many elements of a company town and various exploration projects. Eldritch tentacles rise out of the ground to the east.
December 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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estelofimladris.bsky.social
The end of this episode has lived rent-free in my head all week.

Mithlond, I'm coming.
calltoadventure.bsky.social The Fourth Age | Book Three @calltoadventure.bsky.social · 27d
WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE!

Chicory is wounded. Theodas has fallen. The fate of the fellowship stands upon a knife's edge. And the Enemy closes in. All seems lost. What hope yet remains for the people of Middle-earth...?

WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject

We'll see you in chat!
Two individuals stand against a burning landscape. - Iairen, a man with handsome, dark features, his face framed with long brown hair with a soft kink to it, his kind eyes looking out: one hazel, one blue. He wears a green robe with gold trim over a simple brown ensemble, with an orange scarf around his shoulders and a bow slung over his shoulders. - Eona, a woman with tanned features, a stern jawline and long black braided hair, intertwined with golden scales. She carries a large gleaming sword and a heavy shield displaying two stylised dragons. She wears brown leather armour and steel pauldrons with fur lining, while a heavy green cloak drapes from her shoulders. In front of them are the words “The Fourth Age: Book Three” and “Chapter Eight: Who Would Devour All.”
December 13, 2025 at 9:07 PM