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For centuries, the Senate of the Northern Wilds has convened to discuss all the largest issues surrounding the Second Citadel... or the largest monster issues, at any rate. Today's debate: what is to be done with these two nosy humans who have stumbled into their most recent meeting, at a place where great power slumbers nearby. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Noah Simes -- Production manager Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. “Creepy Ambience 01: Empty Sewer” by Xanco123 https://freesound.org/people/Xanco123/sounds/347302/ “Playing with a milky slime” by CaKon https://freesound.org/people/CaKon/sounds/578854/ “Royal sparkle whoosh centre.wav” by alexkandrell https://freesound.org/people/alexkandrell/sounds/170523/ -------- Trigger warnings: - Sudden loud noises - Violence and threats of violence - Genocide - Use of weapons - Fire - Harm to people and animals - Harm to children - Deception - Abuse of authority - Organized military assault Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sneak peek at the $10 supporter tier on Patreon! This is a commentary that we made during Season 4 for the episode "Juno Steel and the Blank Slate (Part 2)," featuring Harley, Kevin, Alexander Stravinski, Chloe Cunha, and Joshua Ilon. If you'd like to hear more behind-the-scenes commentaries like this one, head to patreon.com/thepenumbrapodcast to find years' worth of content! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the Northern Wilds, three traitors to the crown plan their escape, but a terrible price is paid. In the Southern Frosts, two in love are twisted in a fight to the death, and they remember where it all began. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Noah Simes -- Production manager Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. “Ice Block - Sliding, Crunching, Scraping.wav” by Percy Duke https://freesound.org/people/Percy%20Duke/sounds/420634/ “Pick axe striking rocks #2.m4a” by guyburns https://freesound.org/people/guyburns/sounds/558412/ “Snap_1234.wav” by Snapper4298 https://freesound.org/people/Snapper4298/sounds/177497/ “Step.wav” by CGEffex https://freesound.org/people/CGEffex/sounds/95755/ “Sword_cut_off_neck_or_slash_flesh_sounds.mp3” by Artninja https://freesound.org/people/Artninja/sounds/700234/ “Ambience_Cave_00.wav” by LittleRobotSoundFactory https://freesound.org/people/LittleRobotSoundFactory/sounds/270387/ “Rock Scrape 2.wav” by Benboncan https://freesound.org/people/Benboncan/sounds/74441/ -------- Trigger warnings: - Sudden loud noises - Violence and threats of violence - Genocide - Use of weapons - Fire - Harm to people and animals - Harm to children - Deception - Abuse of authority - Organized military assault Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“Okay, Steel. You caught him. Now what the hell are you gonna do with him?” Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Noah Simes -- Production manager Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. “Bad Beep (Incorrect)” by RICHERlandTV https://freesound.org/people/RICHERlandTV/sounds/216090/ -------- Trigger warnings: - Sudden loud noises - Deception - Suspicion and betrayal - Violence and threats of violence - Abuse of power - Medical abuse Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Deep in the Outer Rim, Juno has finally caught up with Peter Nureyev... but first he must infiltrate the halls of the mysterious Dokana Group. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Noah Simes -- Production manager Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. “Sirens of Amygdala.wav” by ERH https://freesound.org/people/ERH/sounds/31041/ “221112_2251_FR_BusyMarket.wav” by kevp888 https://freesound.org/people/kevp888/sounds/659632/ “Footsteps, Muddy, E.wav” by InspectorJ https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/339325/ “Golfclap.aif” by mattheos https://freesound.org/people/mattheos/sounds/116769/ “Small clap” by kellieskitchen https://freesound.org/people/kellieskitchen/sounds/209989/ “Jingle1.wav” by jochen1988 https://freesound.org/people/jochen1988/sounds/418887/ “Jingle4i.wav” by jochen1988 https://freesound.org/people/jochen1988/sounds/420642/ “Heads Turn” by Mr Smith from the Free Music Archive, under a CC BY license “Elevator Doors 1.wav” by Corruptinator https://freesound.org/people/Corruptinator/sounds/456889/ -------- Trigger warnings: - Sudden loud noises - Deception - Suspicion and betrayal - Violence and threats of violence - Abuse of power - Medical abuse Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

During a year of intense criminal training, the Aurinko Crime Family steals a strange trinket: a music box that, legend has it, holds the ability to grant a single wish. When jealousies rise, it becomes clear that one of these thieves will happily pick their family's pocket for a chance at their heart's truest desire... but who among them would do it, and what is their wish? Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Noah Simes -- Production manager Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Trigger warnings: - Sudden loud noises - Deception - Suspicion and betrayal - Violence and threats of violence Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We'll see you in a few days for a very special Christmas episode! In the meantime, please enjoy this peek at our May 2023 production of "Juno Steel and the Things We Buried," performed live at the Crystal Ballroom in Somerville, MA and starring Joshua Ilon, Noah Simes, Kate Jones, and Alexander Stravinski. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A witch completes a dark ritual to learn more than she should know. Meanwhile, Sir Lamorak wrestles with his past and present responsibility... and a terrible secret he must keep from Olala. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Noah Simes -- Production manager Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. “Lying on bed.wav” by avakas https://freesound.org/people/avakas/sounds/172365/ “Water swirl, small, 14.wav” by InspectorJ https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/398705/ “Peaceful Fantasy Music” by TheoJT https://freesound.org/people/TheoJT/sounds/698282/ “Wood Creak 02” by dheming https://freesound.org/people/dheming/sounds/177779/ “Haunting Suspenseful Fearful Ambience ~ Long” by DudeAwesome https://freesound.org/people/DudeAwesome/sounds/386010/ “Bittersweet Eerie Horror Vocals: The Siren” by AlesiaDavina https://freesound.org/people/AlesiaDavina/sounds/678980/ “Avalanche_land_mono_1.wav” by leonseptavaux https://freesound.org/people/leonseptavaux/sounds/384568/ -------- Trigger warnings: - Violence and threats of violence - Racism and xenophobia - Deception - Threats of violence towards children - Sudden loud noises - Self-harm - Genocide Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the far Eastern edge of the Universe, an army from over the world's edge prepares... and a new era of knighting begins. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Noah Simes -- Production manager Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. “Marching.wav” by WebbFilms UK https://freesound.org/people/WebbFilmsUK/sounds/200321/  “Grunts” by ckvoiceoverhttps://freesound.org/people/ckvoiceover/sounds/401340/ “horror ambience 2019 05 190624_0042.wav” by klankbeeldhttps://freesound.org/people/klankbeeld/sounds/622190/ “Sliding Barn Door (several feet away)” by iceofdoomhttps://freesound.org/people/Iceofdoom/sounds/575802/ -------- Trigger warnings: - Violence and threats of violence - Racism and xenophobia - Deception - Threats of violence towards children - Sudden loud noises - Self-harm - Genocide Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When Juno Steel is accused of a crime he didn't commit, it's up to Detective Rita, Private Eye to save the day! Can Rita clear Juno's name? Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Noah Simes -- Production manager Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. “Elevator Music” by YellowTree https://freesound.org/people/YellowTree/sounds/686020/ “Hotel_room_door_opening.wav” by joedeshon https://freesound.org/people/joedeshon/sounds/118233/ “Hotel_room_door_closing” by joedeshon https://freesound.org/people/joedeshon/sounds/118233/ -------- Trigger warnings: - Incarceration - Sudden loud noises - Violence and threats of violence - Deception Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Juno needs to get in contact with a certain thief, and luckily he has a plan... but what will happen if that thief really, really doesn't want to be found? Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Noah Simes -- Production manager Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. “Elevator Music” by YellowTree https://freesound.org/people/YellowTree/sounds/686020/ “Hotel_room_door_opening.wav” by joedeshon https://freesound.org/people/joedeshon/sounds/118233/ “Hotel_room_door_closing” by joedeshon https://freesound.org/people/joedeshon/sounds/118233/ -------- Trigger warnings: - Incarceration - Sudden loud noises - Violence and threats of violence - Deception Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On opposite sides of the Universe, two witches offer terrible exchanges. But be wary when you bargain with a witch, Traveler: you may not have as much choice as it first appears. Welcome to the Penumbra, dear Traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Trigger warnings can be found at the bottom of this episode description and at the end of the transcript.) ------- You can find all of our transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OLddnnYamZuglgZc8pM2gqToPOwEBccM?usp=sharing Transcripts will come out along with the public release of the episode. On staff at the Penumbra: Ginny D'Angelo -- Head of Merchandise and Outreach Melissa DeJesus -- Script editing team Harley Takagi Kaner -- Co-creator, Head of Episode Development, Director, Sound designer Joelle Kross -- Transcriptionist Noah Simes -- Production manager Grahame Turner -- Script editing team Kevin Vibert -- Co-creator, Head of Operations, Lead writer Ryan Vibert -- Composer and performer of original music Jeff Wright -- Graphic designer -------- Attribution: Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Emotional Original Soundtrack - BETTER LIFE by Magmi.Soundtracks https://freesound.org/people/Magmi.Soundtracks/sounds/522207/ “Dark Magic Cast Loop Short” by EminYILDIRIM https://freesound.org/people/EminYILDIRIM/sounds/550326/ -------- Trigger warnings: - Sudden loud noises - Violence and threats of violence - Imprisonment - Death - Military force Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy