Iron Rising
Episode Count: 9 episodes (8 core episodes + 1 season talkback)
System: Ironsworn: Starforged by Shawn Tomkin
Series Synopsis
Iron Rising is a cinematic Starforged actual play drama set in Hyperion City, where the Law of Seven defines every life and the Gold caste stands at the top. Two Gold siblings, Selene and Dorian Kelvarus, are loyal enforcers of the regime, moving through a world of political pressure, perfectly engineered order, and constant surveillance.
When signs of a Red uprising surface, the two are pulled into a mission that forces them to confront the limits of their training, their family legacy, and the fragile balance of a city built on obedience.
Cast
- Selene Kelvarus: played by Maia Wilson
- Dorian Kelvarus: played by Michael Gilbert
About the System
Ironsworn: Starforged is a narrative driven RPG focused on space exploration and personal vows in a perilous galaxy. It uses a unique "Move" system and oracles to drive a cinematic story where success often comes with a cost.
Deep Dive
Explore the Archives: Head to the series blog to dive deeper into the lore or read the fictionalized retellings of each episode.
Each installment in Maia’s Game Room tells a self-contained story with unique characters and plots, so you can jump in anywhere without worrying about the order. Note: While the seasons are standalone, the episodes within each season follow a continuous narrative. So once you start a season, listen in numerical order for the full story.