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TeePublic Designs - The Fears

Happy Hallowe'en folks!'Tis the culmination of the most horror-some month, a month of some tricks but mostly treats from Rusty Towers. And we've got one final bucket of treats to offer you this day, as we present the full collection of designs for The Magnus Archives that will be live on Teepublic.com later today!If you want to be there at launch, tune in to www.twitch.tv/rusty_quill around 1pm GMT, as Anil showcases the designs and s...

EGSM 3 - Insert Creepy Noises

Happy Halloween! Today's conveniently timed horror episode features Helen, Jonny, Alasdair, and Tai discussing the horror genre and its many tricks and treats, including how we got into it, which subgenres we love, and the movies that we enjoy.Top quote: "It is the only script I've ever seen filmed which very clearly has the words 'OR IS IT?!' in huge bold and underlined capitals at the end of every act."Content warnings: ...

Unboxing the New Stream PC - A Thank you to YOU!

Thanks to all of your generosity on Twitch, Patreon and elsewhere, we've been able to upgrade our streaming equipment. Thank you so much for all your kindness! Background image by Nick Iliasov on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos/i0fCUofGjV8 For more information or to hang out with the Rusty Quill community, visit:WEBSITE: www.rustyquill.com FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/therustyquill/ TWITTER: @therustyquill REDDIT: www.reddit.com/r/TheMagn...

MAG 185 - Locked In

Case ########-25An examination on the nature of Justice.Recorded by the Archivist in situ.Content warnings:This episode may require some extra context - while it's not directly about race or racial violence nor includes character death, it does explore general themes of wrongful imprisonment & abuses of power. Transcripts can be found herePDF: https://cutt.ly/DgYjMGZDOC: https://cutt.ly/ngYkepC Prison (inc SFX) Dehumanisation Wrongful impriso...

MAG185 delay

Hi folks, Sorry to have to say this but unfortunately today's early access episode is going to be delayed. A combination of complex soundscaping and a lot of business draws on Alex's time (it's currently our financial year end as well) has led to things overrunning a bit.All being well, the episode should be ready around 9pm GMT. Please note, as well, in keeping with some of the trends of Season 5, the next few episodes contain strong...

RQG/STL Halloween Crossover Special 2020 - Part 2

Join Helen, Ben, Lydia, Tim and Imogen as they explore a haunted space station in Grant Howitt's Beautiful Space Pirates.This week Erogenous shoots a ceiling robot, the Countess finds a window, Bathin conquers a strange pyramid, and Spinglewald strikes a pose.Content Notes: - Sexual references- Spiders- Mild body horror- Gun violence (inc SFX)- Blood / GoreEditing this week by Lowri Ann Davies, Marisa Ewing & Alexander J Newall.SFX this week ...

No tricks, just treats

Hi folks,Happy Hallowe’en from Rusty Towers! We’ve reached the end of October and the culmination of the frightsome month here, but we’re not letting up on the treats to come just quite yet…First off, this is a reminder that Daylight Savings Time has now ended in the UK– which means that, for those regions that are still on it, the usual show release timings will be out of sync with those time zones for the next little while. Please ens...

EGSM 2 - So Many Feelings

In this episode, we talk about Marvel! Lowri, Martyn, and April join Helen to discuss the ups and downs of the X-Men franchise, thoughts about Avengers: Endgame, and most of the current MCU (but everyone forgets to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy).Disclaimer: This episode does contain some inaccuracies (we do know that Gambit is Cajun, promise!). We are enthusiasts, but not experts.Top quote: “I just want to sit here and get excited and scre...

[KNIGHTS] The Clone Swole Lifestyle

CAUTION - SEIZED CONTRABANDRecording discovered in Ventilation Purge duct 558-5BG with gooey wadded exercise gear and some sort of sliding whistle.Recommendation: Destruction of contraband and immediate recycling for anyone caught with a copy.Content Warnings- Exercise- Existential dreadTranscript attached.Created by Tim Meredith and Ben MeredithProduced by Katie SeatonExecutive Producer: Alexander J NewallPerformancesDavid 7: Ben MeredithEditing...

MAG 184 - Like Ants

Case ########-24An examination of hive mentality.Recorded by the Archivist in situ.Content warnings: Insects & infestation (inc SFX) Claustrophobia Anxiety / Panic / Pleading Pain (inc SFX) Trypophobia Non-consensual supernatural actions Mentions: Blood, body horror, crushing, loss, futility/inconsequenceThanks to this week's Patrons: Dakota Hardy, Julie Forsberg, Haven, Michael Pankowski, glyphsinateacup, Grace Moraca, Felicity, Alex Quitevi...

RQG/STL Halloween Crossover Special 2020 - Part 1

Join Helen, Ben, Lydia and special guests Tim Meredith and Imogen Harris as they band together to survive a haunting adventure in Grant Howitt's Beautiful Space Pirates.This week we meet an eclectic and extensive cast of characters including Spinglewald Tasethorp, Erogenous Rakewell, Countess Underscore Starcluster and a familiar Stellar Firma character...Content Notes: - Innuendo- Spiders- Mild body horrorEditing this week by Lowri Ann Davie...

Nominees, impostors and Stranger things

Hi folks,Merry Monday from Rusty Towers! Hope folks have had relaxing weekends. Things continue to progress here as we make our way to Hallowe’en and the various treats we have to offer.(Note: we are showcasing some horror-related art in this newsletter, so folks may want to take care when scrolling. Content warning for masks & distorted faces)In stream news, Anil will be trying to get the better of the tech issues that bested him last week, an...

EGSM 1 - Taking the Cake

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Enthusigasm! In our first episode, Helen chats to Nico, Anil, and Elizabeth about cakes and bakes we have known and loved, the scandals of the Great British Bake-Off, and our various disasters in the kitchen.Top quote: “Just put the slop in a container and be like, here’s the slop I made!”Content warnings: strong language mentions of foodDirected and Hosted by Helen GouldFeaturing: Elizabeth Moffatt, Nico...

[NOBLES] Letter from Hamid to Saira

Hey folks - slight change of plan for this week's content release. For technical reasons, we've had to bump the 4Thought Special AMA back a bit, but instead bring you this RQGaming letter...The following letter was written prior to the events of Rome in Season 3.[Transcript]Saira,I'm sorry I don't have time for a longer message. I've found Ishaq. He is safe for now but trapped elsewhere. I will get him but it may take weeks or...

MAG 183 - Monument

Case ########-23Considerations of knowledge.Recorded by the Archivist in situ.Content warnings: Altered reality / Spatial disorientation Futility / Inconsequence Spatial disorientation Mental instability Self-injury Body horror & wounding Physical violence / Graphic injury (inc SFX) Mentions of: blood, falling, murder, isolationThanks to this week's Patrons: Nicole Perlman, Devon, Cayleigh Latimer, Little King Trash Mouth, Joseph P Legander I...

RQG 174 - Impact

Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as the Vengeance touches down.This week Hamid digs, Azu searches, Zolf keeps busy, and Cel finds a way.This is a heavy episode, but we strongly urge listening to the episode fully as the ending is very important to the context.Content Notes: Falling Aircraft failure (inc SFX) Graphic injury Character death Grief / Loss TraumaThanks to this week's Patrons:Laurel Buchanan, Maria Maksimova, Nikki, Seren Mis...

Building up

Hi folks,Happy Monday from Rusty Towers! It’s been a frantic and mirthfully murdersome weekend with the RQ Crew as those who tuned in yesterday to catch the 5K Twitch Followers celebration in Among Us will have seen – thank you to everyone who tuned in to see such shenanigans take place and supported us in getting there. As ever, it’s your generosity that keeps us able to do such fantastic things and have so much fun together.If you missed ...

[NOBLES] MAG Outtakes - Alex the Lonely

The man, the myth, the enigma – at long last, Alexander J. Newall provides a masterclass in how to provide a perfect first-take, each and every time.Featuring: Alexander J Newall

Stellar Firma Behind the Scenes

Tim chats with editor Maddy Searle and producer Katie Seaton about making Stellar Firma.Special thanks to this week's Patrons:  Nick Vega, Tyler Dzuba, Pendragon, Becky Gregory, Rachel Meresman, Melissa, Connor Ferry, Wednesday, Briar and Brine, Oya, Omnia, Wonderwomeme, Sasha Radula S., Cinthya J, Isy, William Hess, Megan Lim, Maggie Hoffman, MizFrenchname, Floatingspacetrash, Andy Grimaldi, Erinna, Michael Prideaux, Naomi Taylor, Syn (pro...

MAG 182 - Wellbeing

Case ########-22Notes on healing.Recorded by the Archivist in Situ.Content warnings: Hospitals Surgery (inc SFX) Extreme medical malpractice Involuntary commitment & treatment Body horror Torture Character death Suicide (inc assisted) / Suicidal ideation Mentions of: Mental deterioration, chronic pain, needles, stillbirth imagery, strokes, rot SFX: screaming, high-pitched sounds, blades, drillingThanks to this week's Patrons: theflyingpiano, ...

RQG 173 - Mixed Blessings

Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia, and Ben as they plunge once more into Wild Magic.This week Cel checks the engine, Hamid dives, Azu keeps an eye out, and Zolf finds some cheerful party decorations!Content Notes:- Dysmorphia / Dysphoria- Mind / Body swapping- Aircraft failureThanks to this week's Patrons: demoneyes nightkiller, Gray Dodgen, Jessica Rowden, Katharine Brinker, Lina Vargas, Morgan Souza, Myoungjin, Zooglemoof, 10_a_knut, Alexandra ...

Tricks and treats

Hi folks,Merry Monday from Rusty Towers! October has opened its doors and invited us to partake of the frightsome month, as we wend our way to Hallowe’en – and who are we to turn down such an offer. Getting into the spirit of things, join the crew as we offer up plenty of treats (and maybe a trick or two) to help the season’s festivities along.And this is going to be very evident on RQ Streams! In homage to the month, and his own noted gene...

[NOBLES] Azu's Backstory

Azu is a Priestess of Aphrodite in the first year of her Holy Quest of Benevolence, travelling the world to prove herself through good deeds. Defending the weak, healing the sick, helping the downtrodden…she will make the world better all by herself if she needs to.She grew up in the mountains of Kenya, raised in a traditional orc village by loving parents; but always knew something was missing. When a wandering priestess of Aphrodite happened ...

[KNIGHTS] Rusty Bits #15

The Boss is hard to please....Featuring: Casper, Alexander J Newall

MAG 181 - Ignorance

Case ########-21Preparation and recuperation.Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.Content warnings: Dissociation Memory loss / Mental deterioration Schadenfreude / Vicarious embarrassment Mentions of: suicide, alcohol, excessive drinkingThanks to this week's Patrons: L Lunovick, Clay Cameron, Krisp Dreemurr, Robert Hubert, Zoe Dapore, Lindy McLosin' It, Moriah Day, Shay Topaz, Ida Karoliussen, Patrick Lusk, Frood, Bella Choy, Daniela,...

RQG 172 - Back in the Box!

Join Alex, Helen, Bryn, Lydia and Ben as they prepare to re-enter the aurora.This week Hamid learns to sound authoritative, Azu wards off trouble, and Zolf and Cel have a heart-to-heart.Content Notes:- Dysmorphia / DysphoriaThanks to this week's Patrons: Michael Sebba, Ally Miller, Ben Milne, Quill, Mari Long, Angela Walters, Anna Piskadlo, Carolyn Thraves, Clara, Felix Kaisar, Jennifer Haskell, Skoegul, sophieZbx, AlexandraThePosh, Ali Melod...

A better way of working

Hi folks,Happy Monday from Rusty Towers! As the weather begins to turn more blustery here in the UK, we’re making sure we’re wrapped up warm against the cold and the dark. Blankets might not do much in the Magnus-verse, but I am very grateful for mine right now 😄Some staff news this week, and I’m very pleased to announce that Helen Gould is our new Lead Sensitivity Editor! As mentioned in our recent Operations Update, this is a new posit...

[KNIGHTS] David 7's Relaxation Track

Take a break from your stressful day and join David 7 in taking some deep, calming breaths with no gun walls and absolutely no invisible gun walls. A world without gun walls. Doesn’t that sound nice?Performance: Ben Meredith as David 7Editing by Maddy Searle and Alexander J NewallSFX by StephenSaldanha and jackmax via freesound.orgMusic: David's Relaxation Music Bed by Tim Meredith

Stellar Firma Season 2 Outtakes (Part 2)

Gosh darns and fiddlesticksCLIENT - They can’t all be winnersConsultant recommendation: I’ll be in my trailer - also, can someone please buy me a trailer?Content warnings: Repeated loud beeps Overtly sexual noises Discussion of medical conditions and procedures.Special thanks to this week's Patrons:  Rudy Urroz, Stacy Falcon, Ariana, Eleanor Smith-Dufresne, Ken Yuen, Bruna R. Scheuer, Ben Nothing, Sandro Ortega, Quinn, cecil with a cool...

MAG 180 - Moving On

Case ########-20Considerations of grief and respite.Audio recorded by the Archivist, in situ.Content warnings: Second-person perspective Death & mortality Violence (inc SFX) Undead (zombies) Religious abuse Child abuse (descriptions of) Mentions of: knives, gaslighting SFX: persistent droningThanks to this week's Patrons: Mary A., Rave, HatsuneMoocow, Moth_Lad, Salem Wicker, Neil Hart, Crunchy Writes, Jessica Longaker, Lynn Borsum, Jamie Knie...