#cadfael

[bowelfly]

Woodland detectives

[hanteeyo]

cadfael

[yeoldecryptid]

Somewhere in the world there is a person whose only exposure to monks is Pentiment, The Name of The Rose, and Cadfael. That person is convinced that being within a mile of a monastery is a chaotic death trap.

[missanthropicprinciple]

for fun/if you want to share; can you sell cadfael to me in 4 words/sentences aka why i should start watching it (other than my first ever tv crush was sir derek jacobi)

Ex-warrior monk Cadfael solves murders by being an expert herbalist and is surrounded by other monks with personal agendas and emotional hang-ups. Bonus hot Sheriff sidekick.

Here's Cadfael, seen here disarming a soldier with his bare hands.

Thanks for the ask!

[malcolmschmitz]

So I was asking a while ago whether @anim-ttrpgs ' (incredibly good) EUREKA murder mystery TTRPG could be hacked into being a Name of the Rose/Cadfael simulator. And the EUREKA devs were very polite about it... but they said, "no, that's a bad idea."

They pointed out that a lot of the skills and core assumptions of EUREKA are thoroughly grounded in the 20th century. It's assumed that the characters have access to motor vehicles, libraries (and/or the early internet), and firearms; changing the relevant skills would be such a pain that you'd be better off using a different engine of theirs. Or, you know, just playing something else.

Today, I was looking for solo TTRPGs during the Itch sale, and I stumbled upon this:

Rosewood Abbey by Kalum from The Rolistes

Monastic mysteries "Carved from Brindlewood" inspired by The Name of the Rose, Cadfael and more

It's a game that is specifically designed to be a Cadfael/Name of the Rose monastery mystery game, with a focus on rumours and the very very thin line between "the works of God" and "baseless superstition". You're monks whose job is to determine whether something is an Actual Genuine Miracle or a hoax, and you wind up solving your share of murders, thefts, and other mortal sins along the way.

I... debated... whether to tag the EUREKA devs in this, because Rosewood Abbey looks like a game they would not like. (Among other things, I know they're not fans of the PBTA engine). But I decided to, because it proves a point they really like to make:

If you want to play a particular TTRPG, but the story you want to tell would require hacking the engine, the odds are good that you should not tell that story in that game. There is probably someone who has made a different game that is much more suited for the story you want to tell, and you should probably use that game, instead of trying to make an engine (cough 5e cough) do things it's not intended to do. You, your players, and the dev teams making these games will all be happier for it.

Anyway, seriously, go check out EUREKA- it's got the best mystery-solving mechanics in the TTRPG scene and the devs are incredibly thoughtful and clever. Just, you know, set your game in 1965 rather than 1165.

Eureka: Investigative Urban Fantasy Beta August 22nd 2025 by Agency of Narrative Intrigue and Mystery

A TTRPG for deep character roleplay, realistic combat, player deduction, and secret monster antics!

[earlgraytay]

MY BOY

MY BOY

THIS IS ABSOLUTELY A REFERENCE, "SALOPIA" IS SHROPSHIRE, I'M DELIGHTED TO FIND THIS HERE

[medievalandfantasymelee]

THE HOT MEDIEVAL & FANTASY MEN MELEE

THIRD ROUND: 4th Tilt

Hugh Beringar, Cadfael (1994-1998) VS. Gu Tingye, The Story of Minglan (2018)

Propaganda

Hugh Beringar, Cadfael (1994-1998) Portrayed by: Sean Pertwee Defeated Opponents: - Prince John [Claude Rains], The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938) - Father Beocca [Ian Hart], The Last Kingdom (2015-2022) - Sandor “The Hound” Clegane [Rory McCann], Game of Thrones (2011-2019)

“The One True Hugh! He deserves much support. I love Sean Pertwee's portrayal of the saturnine, intelligent Hugh, and the way he captures the character's warmth and humor and the frequency with which he is just Done. Also those cheekbones could cut glass, good LORD.”

Gu Tingye, The Story of Minglan (2018) Portrayed by: Feng Shaofeng Defeated Opponents: - Gündoğdu Bey [Kaan Taşaner], Resurrection: Ertuğrul {Diriliş: Ertuğrul} (2014-2019) - Sir Henry “Hotspur” Percy [Joe Armstrong], The Hollow Crown (2012-2016) - Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe [Anthony Andrews], Ivanhoe (1982)

“Clever, kind, and loyal. Smart-ass of THE CENTURY. He puts up with no shit, plays a mean game of polo, kicks ass in war, and loves his wife only *slightly* less than he loves his children. He is sharp and sassy and sexy as hell--like a kind of Chinese James Spader. Hot Husband with a double capital "H".

Additional Propaganda Under the Cut

Who is the Hottest Medieval Man?

Hugh Beringar [Sean Pertwee] (Left)

Gu Tingye [Feng Shaofeng] (Right)

Voting ended onApr 14, 2025

For Hugh Beringar:

“Idk what Sean Pertwee had going on in 1994, but whatever it was, I am HERE for it. The way he turns the keen gaze of those piercing blue eyes on you, and stands there, arms folded, back arched, intimidating yet approachable. Mmm! What crimes must a girl commit to get My Lord the Sheriff’s Deputy to give her the third degree? He’s not only stern and intelligent but he’s also so noble, and chivalrous, and he got his position by killing his predecessor in trial by single combat as the only way to settle a charge of murder and also preserve the dignity of his lady love. He’s a KEEPER.”

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💬 1  🔁 25  ❤️ 60 · More lovely Hugh from One Corpse Too Many.

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For Gu Tingye:

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💬 0  🔁 75  ❤️ 143 · the story of ming lan 知否知否应是绿肥红瘦: episode 64 “In my heart, there is only one thought. I must protect you.”

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💬 0  🔁 3  ❤️ 6 · Minglan has nightmares of her baby being snatched away and can’t relax. Gu Tingye assures his wife that he is there and wil

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