Systematic Understanding of Everything: An Exalted Podcast
By Terry Robinson
Systematic Understanding of Everything: An Exalted PodcastAug 24, 2020
Across the Eight Directions Developer Interview with Lauren and Eric
What's happening in the Dreaming Sea? How's Fortitude these days? How many dumplings exist in Creation? Lauren and Eric join to talk Across the Eight Directions and its over 300 pages of additional setting for Exalted 3rd edition.
Across the Eight Directions - This book on DTRPG
Sworn to the Grave - Abyssals Preview
Why is there a giant sword in the Underworld? Who are the deathlords and what are their agendas? Will we get a goth version of Strawmaiden Janest? These and more answered in 3d Abyssals dev interview!
Pain in the Dice Book Talk - Adversaries of the Righteous
Exalt characters need Exalt-level foes and Adversaries of the Righteous provides them in spades. Chazz and Terry talk sneak peaks at Exalt types, earth elemental apocalypse cults, and so so so many charms. Adversaries of the Righteous – This book on DTRPG
Hundred Devils Night Parade – Another book of things
Charting Fate's Course - Sidereals Preview
How does Creation run? What is Yu-Shan like? How do you kick someone so that their spleen falls out? The Sidereals Kickstarter answers these! Vance and Elliott join to talk Sidereals in 3e.
Sidereals Kickstarter - Go back it! Or don't! You do you!
Cast:
Out of the Ashes - Exigents Preview
Who are the Architects? What were the Umbral Exalted? How do you make your own Strawmaiden Janest? Elliot and Vance, devs for Exigents, join to talk custom charms, Exigence, going partsies on an Exalt and apocryphal Exalts.
Series Finale - Q&A
What annoys Monica about Exalted maps? What's Terry's problematic fav? Does Chazz curse? These questions and more are answered in this, our final regular episode.
Cast:
Pain in the Dice Preview - Heirs to the Shogunate Review
Heirs to the Shogunate outlines cadet houses, forest witches, outcastes, notable Dragon-Blooded, new charms, a civil war, and more. Chazz and Terry discuss it in a preview of their upcoming project, Pain in the Dice.
Books on the Dragon-Blooded:
- Dragon-Blooded: What Fire Has Wrought - 3rd Edition update to the Dragon-Blooded.
- The Realm - Book on the Scarlet Empire in 3rd Edition
- Heirs to the Shogunate - This book
Cast:
God-Machine Weaving Engine - Autochthonia
Autochthonia hosts strange creatures and places in the electromechanical god-body of a comatose Primordial...which we know little about so we asked Neall to join and he said yes. Autochthon! *jazz hands*
Reference books:
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
- Time of Tumult - Book detailing the Locust Crusade
- Exalted: The Autochthonians - 1e Alchemical book
- Manual of Exalted Power: Alchemicals - 2e Alchemicals book
- Compass of Celestial Directions, vol VI - Autochthonia - Setting book for the interior of the machine god
Cast:
Elegy for the Fallen - The Dead and the Underworld
Created when the unkillable Primordials were slain by the unstoppable Exalts, the Underworld is a strange show of Creation. Monica, Chazz, and guest Lauren discuss the Dual Monarchy, grief-bees, and endless seas.
Book you need:
- The Compass of Celestial Directions Vol. IV - The Underworld - Location book for the hell-prison of the Yozis
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
- Manual of Exalted Power: Abyssals - A good amount on the Underworld and the Deathlords
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan.
- Lauren - Writer for Exalted and longtime fan...but she likes Mage more.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Impossible Emerald Brilliance - Demons and Malfeas
Banished from Creation, the Yozis live in the inverted body of Malfeas. They are angry, but their souls, the 3rd circle demons are remarkably smoochable. Chazz and Monica talk which to court and which to avoid.
Book you need:
- Games of Divinity - 1e book on the gods and primordials
- Manual of Exalted Power: The Infernals - A big book on the Infernals that also explains Malfeas
- The Compass of Celestial Directions Vol. V - Malfeas - Location book for the hell-prison of the Yozis
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Watchful Eyes of Heaven - Gods, Elementals, and Yu-Shan
The gods oversee almost all aspects of Creation in their continent-sized city. Meanwhile elementals manifest in manifold and strange forms. Join the cast plus Elliott to talk gods, elements, and Yu-Shan. Just a warning, lotta sex talk in this one.
Book you need:
- The Compass of Celestial Directions, Vol. III - Yu-Shan - 2e book of Yu-Shan
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
- The Books of Sorcery, Vol. IV - The Roll of Glorious Divinity I - Gods & Elementals - 2e book on Gods and Elements
- Manual of Exalted Power: Sidereals - YET MORE GOD STUFF
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan.
- Elliott - Guest and writer for Exalted, fan.
Discord: BXP Discord (when joining, ask for access to the SUoE chat)
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Wyld-Shaping Technique - The Wyld and the Fair Folk
Creation is an island of stability ringed by the marches that mark the transition to the dreamlike energies of the Deep Wyld. Monica, Chazz, and special guest H talk beefcake raksha, shaping charms, and how to Fair Folk in Essence.
Book you need:
- The Realm - 3rd Edition reference for this stuff.
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
- Lunars: Fangs at the Gate - Includes information on the Lunars dominions in the East and their key operatives.
- Graceful Wicked Masques - 2e big book on the Fair Folk
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Finding the Water's Depth - The West
In the West lies an ocean prowled by city-ships, ghost castes, unblinking shark-gods, and the Plentemonite priesthood...also...too-smart dolphins. Monica and Chazz talk pirates, demon sea wyrms, and non-sensical sexism.
Book you need:
- The Realm - 3rd Edition reference for this stuff.
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
- Lunars: Fangs at the Gate - Includes information on the Lunars dominions in the East and their key operatives.
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Teaching Incomprehensible Truths - Systems Round Up
A circle may have to investigate a herd of yeddim, steal a herd of yeddim, throw a herd of yeddim, fall from a yeddim, or face the enviromental hazard of a herd of yeddim. Monica and Chazz talk other systems in the last of our mechanics shows.
Reference books:
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
- Arms of the Chosen - Big book of artifacts!
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Essence of Exalted Essence, Part 4: Combat and Charms
Monica, Chazz, and Terry talk about the combat and Charms rules from the Kickstarter preview and Terry continues storytelling a miniature session of Essence where Template and Han get to build some power. Next week, back to Exalted 3e!
Essence of Exalted Essence, Part 3: Ventures, Social Systems, and Advancement
Essence simplifies many of Exalted's core systems and today Terry storytells and Monica and Chazz play as they kick the tires on Essence's ventures and social influence systems.
The Essence of Exalted Essence, Rules Demo Teaser: Chazz's and Terry's Thoughts
I wanted to share Chazz and mine closing thoughts having played and run a few hours of Essence. The play recordings will be out over the next two weeks or so and then we go back to our normal schedule. Back strong!
Bonus fact: This is also our only episode without an explicit tag.
The Essence of Exalted Essence, pt 2: Kickstarter Ending Stance with Dixie Cochran
Dixie, Monica, Chazz, and Terry go through their closing thoughts on the Kickstarter, what else is coming for Exalted after Essence, and our experience with Essence so far.
The Essence of Exalted Essence, pt I: The Ten Exalt Types
AAAAAH THE ESSENCE CHAPTER CONTAINING ALL THE EXALT TYPES IS OUT! Monica, Chazz, and Terry go through ALL TEN EXALT TYPES, their advantages and neato powers, and how to make one.
Exalted Essence Miniseries Announcement Technique
Exalted Essence has entered Kickstarter and we're starting a small series going with it. We'll be putting out a character creation walk through this week once we get the manuscript preview and read it. We'll return to normal episodes once the Kickstarter is done.
Where Fire Marches to the Sea - The Southwest
Between punishing seas and also punishing deserts sits a string of kingdoms and peoples balanced between natural and supernatural threats in Creation's Southwest. Monica and Chazz talk the Caul, pirates, and Exalted beach episodes.
Book you need:
- The Realm - 3rd Edition reference for this stuff.
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
- Lunars: Fangs at the Gate - Includes information on the Lunars dominions in the East and their key operatives.
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Holistic Battle Understanding - Commanding Armies and Ships
Exalted often has a demigod square off against a Deathlord, but what about lesser encounters like an Exalt vs several dinosaurs, the Brides of Alhat or maybe several boats? Monica and Chazz talk mass combat, triremes and reducing people to statistics.
Reference books:
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Smoke Ascends to Heaven - The South
The South of Creation is dense with varied kingdoms in a dozen equatorial climes. Monica and Chazz talk Chiaroscuro's ruins, Paragon's creepiness, diamond deserts, and the First and Forsaken Lion's desire to just play Warhammer 40K.
Book you need:
- The Realm - 3rd Edition reference for this stuff.
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
- Lunars: Fangs at the Gate - Includes information on the Lunars dominions in the East and their key operatives.
- Compass of Terrestrial Directions, Vol IV - The South - Guide to the South
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
The Art of Permanence - Crafting, Artifacts, and Manses
Creation is littered with chakrams that can decapitate gods, warstriders that can take on armies and by far the coolest items of all manses, the magic houses of the world. Monica and Chazz talk crafting, artifacts, manses, hearthstones and project systems.
Reference books:
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
- Arms of the Chosen - Big book of artifacts!
FoJ episodes with hot hot crafting action:
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Swirling Tide of Dreams - The Dreaming Sea
From the towers of Volivat to the Dragon-blooded god-kings of Prasad, the Dreaming Sea holds plot ideas like the giant guys that hold up Palanquin. Monica and Chazz talk dream pirates and primordial beta releases in Creation's rough draft.
Book you need:
- The Realm - 3rd Edition reference for this stuff.
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
- Lunars: Fangs at the Gate - Includes information on the Lunars dominions in the East and their key operatives.
Next episode: Crafting!
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Hidden Secrets Whisper - Sorcery
Exalts channel their personal Essence to awe-inspiring levels to change Creation, but what of those who command the Essence of Creation itself as sorcerers? Monica and Chazz talk sorcerous workings, demon summoning, and the aptly named Death Ray.
Reference books:
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Verdant Understanding - The East
The East, dominated by the Elemental Pole of Wood is far from the machinations of the Scarlet Dynasty, but what lurks beneath its towering canopy? The answer is at least partly dinosaurs. Chazz and Monica talk Dragon Kings, trees of arms, and cannibal cults.
Reference books:
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
- Lunars: Fangs at the Gate - Includes information on the Lunars dominions in the East and their key operatives.
- The Compass of Celestial Directions, Vol. II - The Wyld - Book detailing the marches of the various directions.
- Scroll of Fallen Races - 2e reference on Dragon Kings
- The Compass of Terrestrial Directions, Vol. III - The East - 2e reference on the East
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Ascendant Battle Visage - Exalted Combat
Some games' combat are an HP-fueled stabfest as blows are traded until someone crumbles like a maimed ham. Exalted combat combines the elegance of a lightsaber duel with the fun of a tax return! Chazz and Monica explain and then Terry and Monica give it a try.
Reference books:
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
A Thousand Rivers Flow to the Sea - The Scavenger Lands
The Scavenger Lands hold the economic power of Nexus, the military power of Lookshy, and much much more. Monica and Chazz talk Forest Witches, the Hundred Kingdoms, the Tomb of Candle-Eyed Skulls, and hot hot economic action.
Reference books:
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
- Compass of Terrestrial Directions Vol 1 - The Scavenger Lands - 2e reference on the region
- Scavenger Sons - 1e reference for the region
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Unbound Social Mastery - Social Systems
Want a system for how to use dance to get someone to elope? How about a speech to start a religion or a song that gets bakers to riot? Exalted has you covered! Chazz and Monica explain social systems then we use them to save Prismatic Falls, for now!
Reference books:
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, isn't not a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Sorrow and Empire - The Northeast
The Northeast hosts massive tree-cities, warring empires, the domain of the Bull of the North, and failing wonders of the First Age. Monica and Chazz talk some hits and misses in the area as well as what they've done with the region.
Reference books:
- Lunars: Fangs at the Gate – Book describing new domains of the Lunars
- The Realm – Book of information about The Realm including information about the other regions
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book – Book describing rules and the new locations for Exalted 3e
- Map of Creation - 3e expanded map
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Myriad Laws of Creation - Basic Exalted Mechanics
Kicks that split mountains, hand signals that seduce spirits, words that incite riots. How does it work? Monica and Chazz explain the basic systems of Exalted and then use them as we investigate why the Dragon-Blooded are so interested a corner of the Tarpan Wastes.
Next episode: The Northeast!
Reference books:
- Lunars: Fangs at the Gate - Book describing rules for Lunars
- The Realm - Book of information about The Realm including the Tarpan Wastes
- Exalted 3rd Edition Core Book - Book describing rules for Solars and other core rules
Domain of Mela’s Breath - The North
Airships! Crossbows! Dungeon treasure! Representative democracy! There are many reasons to run a game in the North and Monica and Chazz run through the where, what, and who of doing so as well as how to befriend the mousexalted or a glacier with tusks. Curious? Listen!
Books about the North!
- Exalted 3e Core - Core!
- Compass of Terrestrial Directions Vol V - The North - 2e book on the North
Character Creation - Solars and Lunars
We've talked about Exalt's history, we've talked about some parts of Creation, we've talked about how awesome the Exalts are, now let's make some characters! Monica makes a Lunar and Terry makes a Solar while Chazz guides them through the character creation process.
Next episode: Compass of Podcasting Directions - The North
Play aides:
- Charm Trees - These show what charms require what other charms
- Fangs at the Gate - The Lunar core book
- 3rd Edition Core - You kinda need this no matter what
- Mr Gone's Character Sheets - These are slightly prettier and more usable (Terry thinks) than the ones that come with 3e core
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Seat of the Scarlet Empire - The Blessed Isle
And thus begins the tour of Creation! The Blessed Isle is the heart of the Scarlet Empire and has the highest density of the Dragon-Blooded, First Age artifacts, and meddling Sidereals and houses almost every cultural type and ecosystem you can think of at some scale. Monica and Chazz talk social strata, the Dynasty and wizard school Exalt games!
Book you need: The Realm - 3rd Edition reference for this stuff.
Next episode: Character creation
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Every Door Opened - Liminals, Getimians, and Exigents
From Solars to Dragon-Blooded, Infernal to Alchemicals, what Exalts remain? Turns out a bunch! Chazz and Monica talk those empowered by the Fire of Exaltation, those stolen from the Loom of Destiny, and those who're not quite sure about.
Next Episode: Compass of Exalted Directions - The Blessed Isle
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Alloyed Refinement of Flesh - Alchemicals
Before the Exalts we know, Autochthon crafted prototypes to attend to his people while he slumbered....and we know nothing about them so we asked Neall Raemonn Price to talk pantless assassins, hand cannons, and turning into a small city.
Alchemical Books:
Time of Tumult - Book detailing the Locust Crusade
Exalted: The Autochthonians - 1e Alchemical book
Manual of Exalted Power: Alchemicals - 2e Alchemicals book
Compass of Celestial Directions, vol VI - Autochthonia - Setting book for the interior of the machine god
Inner Devils Unchained - Infernals
Are the Lunars not quite "tear it down" enough for you? Become an Infernal like Cannibal Scotsman, Sexy Nun, Crab Man, Sky Pirate, and Lesbian Stripper Ninja! Monica and Chazz talk Green Sun Princes in this episode.
Manual of Exalted Power: The Infernals - The 2e book on the Infernals
The Broken-Winged Crane - MOAR CHARMS
The Compass of Celestial Directions Vol. V - Malfeas - A Guide to the Demon City
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Gasp of Dead Gods - Abyssals
What if at death you were imbued with new life and the power of a Solar and in exchange for serving the Underworld? Abyssals took that offer and look rad doing it. Chazz and Monica talk bleeding caste marks and soulsteel swords in this SUoE.
Abyssal Books:
- Compass of Celestial Directions, Vol IV - The Underworld - A guide to the home of the Abyssals
- Exalted: The Abyssals - 1e guide to the Abyssals
- Manual of Exalted Power: Abyssals - 2e guide to the Abyssals
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Walking Outside Fate - The Sidereals
Do you want to be a master of esoteric martial arts where you can kick someone so hard they turn into a baby or their kidney falls out or maybe do a comedy of errors in the bureaucracy of Yu Shan? WHY NOT BOTH! Sidereals oversee the Loom of Fate and keep Creation running all without anyone really remembering who they are. Monica and Chazz walk through where the Five Score Fellowship has been as well as some speculation for how they may turn out in Third Edition.
Books!
- Manual of Exalted Power: Sidereals - 2e book on the Sidereals
- Exalted: The Sidereals - 1e book on the Sidereals
- Compass of Celestial Directions, Vol. III - Yu Shan - Book on the realm of the gods
Cast:
- Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Sharing the Gifts of Luna - Lunars
While the Solars claim to be the mightiest Exalts in Creation their partners, can certainly hold their own. Scattered during the Usurpation they plot revenge, build power, and forge their own destiny. Monica and Chazz talk about their themes of transformation, self-determination, and passion and what's changed about them since 2e.
Books mentioned:
- Lunars - Fangs at the Gates (not yet released)
- Manual of Exalted Power: Lunars - The version where making beastfolk still required...ya know...
Other shows:
- The Story Told's episode Episode 59: Lunars - Fangs at the Gate - a deep review of Lunars Fangs at the Gates with Chazz
- Bonus Experience's episode "BXP 3×05 – Fellas, is it Gay to Play RPGS? Games with Queer Themes"
Sworn Kinship Oath - The Dragon-Blooded
While the Solars were the generals during the uprising against the Primordials, the Dragon-Blooded were their soldiers. Empowered by the Elemental Dragons, embodiments of the elemental poles, the Dragon-Blooded have ruled the Realm and claimed the Threshold for almost eight centuries. Who are they like and what can they do? Monica and Chazz walk through their aspects, houses, and how they fit into Creation.
Other Shows:
- The Story Told, Dragon-Blooded Houses part 1
- The Story Told, Dragon-Blooded Houses part 2
- Dragon-blooded Actual Play in "The Fall of Jiara"
Books on the Dragon-Blooded:
- Dragon-Blooded: What Fire Has Wrought - 3rd Edition update to the Dragon-Blooded.
- The Realm - Book on the Scarlet Empire in 3rd Edition
Champions of the Unconquered Sun - Solars
The Unconquered Sun is the mightiest of the Incarnae and his Exalts, the Solars, are the mightiest of the Exalted. What can they do and how do you play one? Monica and Chazz go over charms, castes, history, and agendas of the Solars and how to get started in playing them.
Useful books:
- Exalted 3e Core - The core rulebook for Exalted
- The Realm - Setting for Exalted 3rd Edition
- Caste Book: Dawn - Generals and warriors
- Caste Book: Night - Assassins and spies
- Caste Book: Twilight - Sorcerers and scholars
- Caste Book: Zenith - Priests and prophets
- Caste Book: Eclipse - Diplomats
Cast:
- Monica - Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz - Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry - In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted - Lesser by Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.
Trackless Region Navigation - What is Creation?
So, we know what Exalted is, but where does it take place? Where did Creation come from? What kind of locations does it have? Monica and Chazz take you on a tour of the history of and geography of Creation and some of its more interesting denizens from beastmen to undead kaiju.
Map of Creation - A map with the ability to add distance measurements
Exalted 3rd Edition Core - A high-level overview of all of Creation
Dreams of the First Age - Box set outlining what Creation was like before the Usurpation
Brief history provided in Arms of the Chosen and in The Realm. The Realm also details the Blessed Isle. Stay tuned for Across the Eight Directions to get more details. In the mean time, the Compass of Terrestrial Directions series details the main regions of Creation as of Second Edition and the Compass of Celestial Directions series outlines regions outside Creation.
Opening the Mind's Gate, What Is Exalted?
Welcome to the Systematic Understanding of Everything - an Exalted Podcast! In our first episode, hosts Monica and Chazz walk through what Exalted is and how you can get started playing it.
Exalted is a high-energy game in a decidedly non-Western setting where you play one of the most powerful entities in all of Creation. In the core book, you were fashioned as a human weapon to kill those who created the gods but your destiny is again in your hands.
Host Inspirations:
Useful books:
- Exalted 3e Core - The core rulebook for Exalted
- The Realm - Setting for Exalted 3rd Edition
Cast:
- Monica - Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
- Chazz - Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
- Terry - In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.
The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted - Lesser by Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.