- Trailer - Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King
Journey into the world of Mahl, where larger-than-life heroes may be smaller than expected. Set by night in a 1980s California shopping mall, this sword and sorcery epic follows four small but mighty heroes on a quest to stop the dreaded Rat King from returning to power.
This 4-episode miniseries featuring guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega premieres on Tuesday, February 10. Legends of Mahl is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG.
Visit nimblerpg.com and get 20% off PDF versions of the game using code MHHF. Or, back the Kickstarter beginning on February 10 to get discounted hard copies of Nimble.
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Game Master: Casey Papas
Siouxsie: Candace the Magnificent
Lilah: Jenn de la Vega
Cinna: Robin Langenhop
Henry: Rowan McStay
Nimble Creator: Evan Diaz
Mahl Theme by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art by @underpalewater (Fjell)
Logo by Shane Smith
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1m - Feb 4, 2026 - Legends of Mahl: Session 0
Join the heroes of King's Court for a deep dive into their characters, the world of Mahl, and Nimble RPG. Set by night in a 1980s California shopping mall, this sword and sorcery epic follows four small but mighty heroes on a quest to stop the dreaded Rat King from returning to power.
This 4-episode miniseries featuring guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega premieres on Tuesday, February 10. Legends of Mahl is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG.
Visit nimblerpg.com and get 20% off PDF versions of the game using code MHHF. Or, back the Kickstarter beginning on February 10 to get discounted hard copies of Nimble.
Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as well as our after-show talkback, Mage Hand Down Low.
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Game Master: Casey Papas
Siouxsie: Candace the Magnificent
Lilah: Jenn de la Vega
Cinna: Robin Langenhop
Henry: Rowan McStay
Nimble Creator: Evan Diaz
Mahl Theme by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Max Weinberg
Cover art by @underpalewater (Fjell)
Logo by Shane Smith
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1h 3m - Feb 4, 2026 - Legends of Mahl - Ep. 1: The Hands of Arcadia
Embark on a grand adventure of tiny proportions! When a surprise attack from a long-forgotten foe leaves a village in ruins, four heroes of King's Court must track down the attackers and recover what was lost.
CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG. Back Nimble on Kickstarter now through March 12, 2026 to pre-order discounted hard copies and PDFs of Nimble. Or, visit nimblerpg.com and get 20% off PDF versions of the game using code MHHF.
See more of our incredible guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega here.
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Game Master: Casey Papas
Siouxsie Slowfoot: Candace the Magnificent
Lilah Oysterling: Jenn de la Vega
Cinna the Bunn: Robin Langenhop
Prince Henry Lightpaw: Rowan McStay
Nimble Creator: Evan Diaz
Mahl Theme by Jacob Kerzner
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay and Casey Papas
Cover art by @underpalewater (Fjell)
Logo by Shane Smith
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1h 35m - Feb 10, 2026 - The Badlands - Ep. 55: Unseen Passenger
With the Fount newly unsealed, the Twin River Trio rush to reunite and stop the Eternal Flame from burning out. Hayden is haunted by a specter of death. Salome encounters another widow of Threed. Wyatt comes to blows with Boyd.
Content Warning: For-profit prisons, violence (gore/death), sexist language and internalized misogyny, classism, gunshots/gun violence, self-hatred
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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1h 10m - Feb 26, 2026 - Legends of Mahl - Ep. 2: Dreadwing
Caught in the open at the Lake of Shimmering Waters, our heroes dash to escape the clutches of Dreadwing, mad macaw of Petlandia and terror to all of Mahl.
CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, undead animals
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG. Back Nimble on Kickstarter now through March 12, 2026 to pre-order discounted hard copies and PDFs of Nimble. Or, visit nimblerpg.com and get 20% off PDF versions of the game using code MHHF.
See more of our incredible guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega here.
Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as well as our after-show talkback, Mage Hand Down Low.
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Game Master: Casey Papas
Siouxsie Slowfoot: Candace the Magnificent
Lilah Oysterling: Jenn de la Vega
Cinna the Bunn: Robin Langenhop
Prince Henry Lightpaw: Rowan McStay
Nimble Creator: Evan Diaz
Mahl Theme by Jacob Kerzner
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art by @underpalewater (Fjell)
Logo by Shane Smith
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1h 18m - Mar 11, 2026 - The Badlands - Ep. 56: Fire With Fire
The Twin River Trio gather in the Pit for one last game as Boyd gets his chance to play god. Salome reaches for the gun. Hayden stokes the Flame. Wyatt summons a steed.
Content Warning: For-profit prisons, forced combat, child endangerment, violence (gore/death), gunshots/gun violence, gun fired into a crowd, knives/stabbing.
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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1h 5m - Mar 26, 2026 - Legends of Mahl - Ep. 3: War-Bringer of Kiosk
After narrowly escaping Dreadwing, our heroes must brave the Daytime Mahl and reach Kiosk in time to intercept the Arcadians.
CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, undead animals, cat and rodent skeletons, arachnophobia/spiders
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG. Back Nimble on Kickstarter now to pre-order discounted hard copies and PDFs of Nimble. Or, visit nimblerpg.com and get 20% off PDF versions of the game using code MHHF.
See more of our incredible guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega here.
Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as well as our after-show talkback, Mage Hand Down Low.
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Game Master: Casey Papas
Siouxsie Slowfoot: Candace the Magnificent
Lilah Oysterling: Jenn de la Vega
Cinna the Bunn: Robin Langenhop
Prince Henry Lightpaw: Rowan McStay
Nimble Creator: Evan Diaz
Mahl Theme by Jacob Kerzner
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay and Casey Papas
Cover art by @underpalewater (Fjell)
Logo by Shane Smith
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1h 55m - Apr 10, 2026 - The Dice Cabinet: Sandbox of our Hearts
In the newest episode of The Dice Cabinet, Secretary of Spice, Max Weinberg, is joined by some of coolest people in the TTRPG industry to take on their spiciest takes. Today's Cabinet includes:
Jasmine Malave (She/Her), Secretary of Taverns — Twenty Sided Tavern, Shenanigans Ensue
Kenzie Tartaglione (She/Her), Secretary of Queer Media — Creator/Producer/Editor, QueeRPG
Robin Langenhop (They/Them), Secretary of Thembos — Mage Hand High Five
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Music by Jacob Kerzner
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Cover art by Robin Langenhop
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38m - Apr 14, 2026 - The Badlands - Ep. 57: Fallen
The fight for the Fount continues as each of our heroes takes on an adversary of their own. Wyatt takes to the sky. Salome shows Belinda her aura. Hayden uncovers the truth behind the Wraith.
Content Warning: For-profit prisons, child endangerment, violence (gore/death), gunshots/gun violence, knives/stabbing, blood, self-destructive behavior.
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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57m - Apr 23, 2026 - Legends of Mahl - Ep. 4: For King's Court! (Finale Part 1)
Having finally overtaken the Arcadians at Kiosk, our heroes begin a desperate battle for the children of King's Court.
CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, mild swearing (PG level), arachnophobia/spiders
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG. Back Nimble on Kickstarter now to pre-order discounted hard copies and PDFs of Nimble. Or, visit nimblerpg.com and get 20% off PDF versions of the game using code MHHF.
See more of our incredible guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega here.
Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as well as our after-show talkback, Mage Hand Down Low.
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Game Master: Casey Papas
Siouxsie Slowfoot: Candace the Magnificent
Lilah Oysterling: Jenn de la Vega
Cinna the Bunn: Robin Langenhop
Prince Henry Lightpaw: Rowan McStay
Nimble Creator: Evan Diaz
Mahl Theme by Jacob Kerzner
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay and Casey Papas
Cover art by @underpalewater (Fjell)
Logo by Shane Smith
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1h 14m - May 7, 2026 - The Badlands - Ep. 58: Conduit
As Boyd grows increasingly unstable, the Twin River Trio seek out a way to stop him without destroying the Fount (and themselves) in the process. Wyatt performs a familiar ritual. Hayden finds closure for a long-opened wound. Salome looks for a ledger.
Content Warning: death/grief, violence, gunshots, explosions, suicidal ideation/low self worth, endangerment of a child, for-profit prisons, suggestive humor
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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1h 7m - May 21, 2026 - Legends of Mahl - Ep. 5: All for One and One for Mahl
The battle for King's Court's children is decided when a familiar foe rejoins the fray. Meanwhile, our heroes suspect a rat in their ranks.
CW: Fantasy battles, kidnapping, mild swearing (PG level)
Legends of Mahl: Treachery of the Rat King is sponsored by Nimble, a fast, tactical TTRPG. Back Nimble on Kickstarter now to pre-order discounted hard copies and PDFs of Nimble. Or, visit nimblerpg.com and get 20% off PDF versions of the game using code MHHF.
See more of our incredible guest players Candace the Magnificent and Jenn de la Vega here.
Join us on Patreon and get early access to future merch drops as well as our after-show talkback, Mage Hand Down Low.
Merch is now available now at magehandhighfive.com/store!
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Game Master: Casey Papas
Siouxsie Slowfoot: Candace the Magnificent
Lilah Oysterling: Jenn de la Vega
Cinna the Bunn: Robin Langenhop
Prince Henry Lightpaw: Rowan McStay
Nimble Creator: Evan Diaz
Mahl Theme by Jacob Kerzner
Additional music from Epidemic Sound
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art by @underpalewater (Fjell)
Logo by Shane Smith
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1h 11m - Jun 5, 2026 - The Dice Cabinet: Balance in the Spice
In the newest episode of The Dice Cabinet, Secretary of Spice, Max Weinberg, is joined by some of coolest people in the TTRPG industry to take on their spiciest takes. Today's Cabinet includes:
Linnie Schell (They/Them), Secretary of Collaboration — Twice Rolled
Elliot Davis (He/Him), Secretary of Sadness — More Blueberries, Talk of the Table
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Music by Jacob Kerzner
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45m - Jun 18, 2026 - The Badlands - Ep. 59: The Drums of War
Reunited at last, our heroes debrief after their time alone in the Pit and return home amidst rapidly rising political tensions. Hayden comes clean about an old betrayal. Wyatt prepares for a long-awaited confrontation. Salome seeks leverage for the fight against Threed.
Content Warning: war and military occupation, grief (mentioned), for-profit prison, political assassination (mentioned)
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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1h 12m - Jul 2, 2026 - The Badlands - Ep. 60: Office Hours at the Big Bun
The Twin River Trio gather their family and friends together to make plans and mend fences. Wyatt learns his parents' secret. Hayden plays peacemaker. Salome comes clean.
Content Warning: war and military occupation, parental neglect (mentioned), self destructiveness/suicidal ideation (mentioned), loud gunshot
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay, additional sound design by Casey Papas
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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1h 37m - Jul 16, 2026 - The Badlands - Ep. 61: Bombardment
As our heroes steel themselves for the journey to Threed, Director Shift seeks to remedy a citywide morale crisis with a tournament of Twin River’s most beautiful game. Salome loses trust in an ally. Hayden sees an old friend in a new light. Wyatt gets a rematch with a mentor.
CWs: War, military occupation, brief mention of grief, heavy drinking, violence
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay, additional sound design by Casey Papas
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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2h 4m - Jul 30, 2026 - The Threed Daily Herald Presents: Stoking the Flames of War! (Arc 5 Recap)
Breaking news! We at the Threed Daily Herald are continuing our inexhaustible coverage of the depravity nestled deep in the heart of the Badlands. In this week's segment, we will answer such questions as: What wicked occult practitioners are still active in the Badlands? What becomes of those who seek justice for criminals? And where can I go to see the city's most influential people in their finest fashions? Follow along as we answer these questions and more. Expert reporting by Rod Derring, the most trusted name in news.
This broadcast is sponsored by the Jameson Company — Jameson: Dependable, the way family should be.
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5m - Aug 13, 2026 - The Badlands - Ep. 62: Gunsmoke and Ghost Towns
The Twin River Trio finally begins the long journey back to where it all began: Threed. Salome has a dangerously close call. Hayden meets a new little buddy. Wyatt finds traces of Stuhmp.
CWs: Domestic violence (intimidation, threatening, control), gunshot/gun violence, war, military occupation
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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1h 19m - Aug 28, 2026 - The Badlands - Ep. 63: Masquerade
Our heroes arrive in Threed and get ready for a night out behind enemy lines. Wyatt takes dance lessons. Salome helps the others accessorize. Hayden takes a risky bet.
CW - War/military occupation, underage drinking, xenophobia
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DM: Casey Papas
Salome: Rowan McStay
Hayden: Robin Langenhop
Wyatt: Max Weinberg
Music by Jacob Kerzner
Edited by Rowan McStay and Robin Langenhop
Sound design by Rowan McStay
Cover art and logos by Shane Smith
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1h 27m - Sep 10, 2026 - (Patreon Preview) Mage Hand Down Low: The Badlands - Ep. 63: Masquerade
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9m - Sep 17, 2026
