1000 Years on the Path
By: 1000 Years on the Path
Language: en-us
Categories: Fiction, Arts, Leisure, Games
1000 Years on the Path is an Actual Play podcast that understands the power of play. Our campaigns have a focus on telling stories that matter with characters who feel like real people.Our first campaign, Exquisite Corpse, is a pre-recorded Pathfinder 2nd Edition level 1-10 actual-play that's part magitech-noir, part surrealist horror, and part exploration of the interconnectedness of everything – with a side of commitment to any available bit. The first season will play out in weekly episodes (60-90min long) every Monday over the course of a year. Expect ~ 60 episodes in full! More here!: https://linktr.ee/1000yearspath
Episodes
Exquisite Corpse - Ep 16: The Beach Episode
Oct 27, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
The Eyes figure out what to do with their new hire, open up about concerns, and prepare for what comes next. Everyone keeps it together really well.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode: Terminal Illness, Emetophobia
CREDITS
Editing by Hannah Bowen
Music/ Sound Effects Include:
“Exqu...
Duration: 01:19:35Exquisite Corpse - Ep 15: Root of the Issue
Oct 20, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
The detectives root around for answers to deep questions.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode: Terminal Illness, Alcohol Use, Claustrophobia, Blood
CREDITS
“Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling
“Silversun Jungle” by Michael Ghelfi Studios
“Dreams of Teal (Piano)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios
“Bottomless Barrel” by Michael Ghelfi Stu...
Duration: 01:40:25Exquisite Corpse - Ep 14: Sowing
Oct 13, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
The Eyes look into their suspicions about Ylin's Judgement and set the groundwork for their next investigation. Sola and Oli talk about personal matters. Benjamin and Sabrina discuss poetry.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode: Violence, Corruption, Child endangerment, Terminal illness
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Mu...
Duration: 01:41:46Exquisite Corpse - Ep 13: Justice
Oct 06, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
Everyone gets exactly what they deserve.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode: Chronic illness, Suicide (implied), Human experiments, Death, Drug use
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Hooker
Music/Sound Effects Include:
“Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling
“Small Bell 1” by Michael Ghelfi Studios
“Zepp...
Duration: 01:24:23Exquisite Corpse - Ep 12: Post-Mortem
Sep 29, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
The detectives play their part in the aftermath of The Case of the Partial Companion.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode: Human experiments, Ableism, Slavery, Death
CREDITS
Editing by Hannah Bowen
Music/ Sound Effects Include:
"Exquisite Corpse Intro" by Brendan Starling Duration: 01:19:10
Exquisite Corpse - Ep 11: Bad Apple
Sep 22, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
Dr. Harmon Ylin reveals his greatest achievement.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode:Human experiments, Ableism, Self-loathing/Depression (?), Violence, Body horror, Chronic illness
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Music/ Sound Effects Include:
“Exquisite Corpse Intro" by Brendan Starling
"Zeppelin Post Office" by Mich...
Duration: 01:40:27Exquisite Corpse - Ep 10: Skilled Malpractitioner
Sep 15, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
The detectives uncover more secrets as they explore the laboratory and ready themselves to confront Dr. Ylin.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode: Chronic illness, Body horror, Violence, Human experiments
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Music/ Sound Effects Include:
“Exquisite Corpse Intro" by Brendan Sta...
Duration: 01:29:08Exquisite Corpse - Ep 09: Under Your Nose
Sep 08, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
The detectives get to the bottom of Dr. Ylin's subterranean lair and discover what he's been keeping secret.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode: Violence, Harm to animals, Death, Human experiments, Drug use, Chronic illness
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Music/ Sound Effects In...
Duration: 01:22:46Exquisite Corpse - Ep 08: House Call
Sep 01, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
Armed with Rune-carved weapons and a host of clues, the detectives head to Dr. Ylin's home to rescue Trant.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode: Chronic illness, Body horror, Violence
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Music/ Sound Effects Include:
"Exquisite Corpse Intro" by Brendan S...
Duration: 01:19:49Exquisite Corpse - Ep 07: Polymb As I Sees Em
Aug 25, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
Ichabod's Eyes meet with Trant's "friend" Polymb and put the pieces of the puzzle together.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode: Reference to Police, Violence, Illness
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Music/ Sound Effects Include:
"Exquisite Corpse Intro" by Brendan Starling Duration: 01:20:08
Exquisite Corpse - Ep 06: A Bone to Pick
Aug 18, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
Our detectives' do their best to defeat half of a Skeleton Surprise.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode: Violence, Human experimentation
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Music/ Sound Effects Include:
"Zeppelin Post Office" by Michael Ghelfi Studios
“Combat Theme #3 (Looped)” by Andrey Sitkov...
Duration: 01:30:51Exquisite Corpse - Ep 05: A Hard Day's Work
Aug 11, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
After a day of gathering information, the Eyes head back to the office to rest and prepare for whatever tomorrow brings.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode: Blood/gore, Cults/Cult-like behaviour, Harm to animals/hunting
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Music/ Sound Effects Include:
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Duration: 01:28:25Exquisite Corpse - Ep 04: Pleasurable Business
Aug 04, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
Ichabod's Eyes finally take a look at The Laughing Gull and learn more about their missing man.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode: Hand Trauma, Blood/gore, Alcohol/Drug use
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Music/ Sound Effects Include:
“Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starli...
Duration: 01:32:49Exquisite Corpse - Ep 03: Clerical Error
Jul 28, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
The detectives' investigation continues as they piece together the missing companion's history.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode: Illness, Arson
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Music/ Sound Effects Include:
“Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling
“Zeppelin Post Office (Loop)” by Michael Ghelfi Studios Duration: 01:34:43
Exquisite Corpse - Ep 02: Not Quite Dead or Alive
Jul 28, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
Our detectives begin investigating the disappearance and unusual state of Clovèr's companion.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode: Dismemberment, Emetophobia/Vomiting
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Music/ Sound Effects Include:
“Exquisite Corpse Intro” by Brendan Starling
“Zeppelin Post Office (Loop)” by Michael Ghe...
Duration: 01:25:32Exquisite Corpse - Ep 01: Lost in Lachryma
Jul 28, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
6 months after forming up, Ichabod's Eyes have made a name for themselves. Hot on the heels of a closed case, they're thrust into a most unusual mystery involving a missing Elf.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Overall: Body horror, Violence, Blood/gore, Alcohol/drug use, Addiction, Illness/chronic illness/terminal illness
This Episode: Dismemberment
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Music/ Sound Effects...
Duration: 01:44:45Interview 5 - Benjamin Blais
Jul 27, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
Meet the man behind the desk: Head Detective Benjamin Blais.
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Music / Sound Effects Include:
“Walk the Path of Shadows” by Michael Ghelfi Studios
Brendan Starling is the Game Master (https://bsky.app/profile/brendrag0n.bsky.social)
Sola Valerioi is played by Chen (https://bsky.app/profile/chenanigans.bsky.social)
Olí Cnidaria is played by Sam
Sabrin...
Duration: 00:06:04Interview 4 - Balsam
Jul 26, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
Meet Balsam: former Dread Pirate and current lantern-wielding Moth-man accountant for Ichabod Eyes Investigations.
CREDITS
Edited by Brendan Starling
Music / Sound Effects Include:
“The Sacred Willow” by Michael Ghelfi Studios
Brendan Starling is the Game Master (https://bsky.app/profile/brendrag0n.bsky.social)
Sola Valerioi is played by Chen (https://bsky.app/profile/chenanigans.bsky.social)
Olí Cnidaria is played...
Duration: 00:02:50Interview 3 - Sabrina Ezo
Jul 25, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
Meet Investigator General Sabrina Ezo, the self-proclaimed "Greatest Detective in the World."
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Music - Sound Effects Include:
“Raven’s Gallery” by Michael Ghelfi Studios
Brendan Starling is the Game Master (https://bsky.app/profile/brendrag0n.bsky.social)
Sola Valerioi is played by Chen (https://bsky.app/profile/chenanigans.bsky.social)
Olí Cnidaria is played by Sam<...
Duration: 00:02:59Interview 2 - Olvidar "Oli" Cnidaria
Jul 24, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
Meet Olvidar "Oli" Cnidaria, a cursed elf with a checkered past and a bright future.
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Music - Sound Effects Include:
“The Ring” by Michael Ghelfi Studios
Brendan Starling is the Game Master (https://bsky.app/profile/brendrag0n.bsky.social)
Sola Valerioi is played by Chen (https://bsky.app/profile/chenanigans.bsky.social)
Olí Cnidaria is play...
Duration: 00:03:52Interview 1 - Tournesola "Sola" Valerioi
Jul 23, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
Meet Tournesola "Sola" Valerioi, an expert tracker with a dangerous Curse.
CREDITS
Edited by Brendan Starling
Music / Sound Effects Include:
“Frustogor’s Forest” by Michael Ghelfi Studios
Brendan Starling is the Game Master (https://bsky.app/profile/brendrag0n.bsky.social)
Sola Valerioi is played by Chen (https://bsky.app/profile/chenanigans.bsky.social)
Olí Cnidaria is played by Sam
Sab...
Duration: 00:03:58Exquisite Corpse Trailer
Jul 21, 2025Feel free to send us your thoughts and feedback! We can't respond directly, but really appreciate it!
Please enjoy this trailer for 1000 Years on the Path's first actual play: Exquisite Corpse! Exquisite Corpse follows the detectives of Ichabod's Eyes Investigations as they seek to unravel the conspiracy corrupting Lachryma Cultch, a mobile city floating across the eye of a dead-god-turned-planet.
CREDITS
Editing by Brendan Starling
Music/Sound Effects Include:
"Closed Curtains" by FesliyanStudios
"Heavy Raining" by adsabbhelp
Brendan Starling is th...
Duration: 00:02:57