The Magnus Archives (and, thus, these transcripts) is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. Magnus Lightwood-Bane is an immortal, very powerful warlock who has lived for centuries. Some of the stories reference the same dangerous book collection or mass of silvery worms, using repeated topics and themes to help tell a larger story about Sims and the Magnus Institute itself. I've listened to it all three times already, and the final season is already gripping! I don't have much more to add, but I can say that listening to The Magnus Archives is one of the most incredible experiences I've ever had. He is wearing a long, blowy white gown with lots of lace and pin-tucks. Some of the tales tread familiar ground -- gambling with death or unfamiliar noises in the night -- but The Magnus Archives does a great job of scripting each episode to present them in novel, compelling ways. Unofficial Transcript Source Index He peered into the Warp, and saw a vision of Horus' revolt and roles all the legions would play, except his own. When faced with statement givers in person, Jon is genuinely compassionate to those that have been traumatized or scared by what they have experienced. Featuring masterful storytelling by writer Jonathan Sims, strong vocal performances from various talented voice actors, and expert craftsmanship from director Alexander J. Newall, this podcast is not one to miss. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. This thread is archived. Through-line narrative is engaging and complex. Definitely pulls you in. If he can survive too, that's a bonus. Unofficial Transcript Source Index share. The Magnus Archives has a very strong team behind it, and it is evident in every episode. The larger narrative really builds well over time. “I've subscribed to over 20 horror, crime, supernatural, mystery podcasts and I have to say that Magnus Archives stands out and above on its own - it's originality sets it aside, much like Uncanny Tales' production team, or The Cabinet of Curiosities' narration. I'm usually not one for horror, yet I adore this podcast! The stories got better and the way they started to connect to each other made the series better and better! He has brown skin, long greying hair pulled into a bun, a short beard, and half-moon glasses. Each episode is less than half an hour, so it's perfect for podcast lovers and new listeners alike. E.L. is a writer who unironically believes that most things are games. report. great characters, great world building. Give it a listen! Yeah it's horror, but it's also a journey full of love and character growth. The Magnus Archives is a horror podcast written and performed by Jonathan Sims (of The Mechanisms fame) with a supporting cast and occasional guests. Special Episodes - Q&A, Contest Winners, Etc. These end bits offer, if not a twist to the tale, then at least some good final creepy moments. save. For me it’s all about creating a fantastic soundscape that really plays with my imagination and allows me to almost feel the presence of the characters wherever I am. The Magnus Archives has heavy sound editing, which makes the episodes feel as if they've been recorded to old cassette tapes, including some grain to bring the soundscape to life. In general, The Magnus Archives does a great job of creating original, genuinely spooky stories and tying together apparently standalone statements into one large, sinister conspiracy, which is why I’ve found it engaging enough that I’ve been devouring all 160 episodes in preparation for the fifth and final season that begins airing in April. Each episode is less than half an hour, so it's perfect for podcast lovers and new listeners alike. The voice acting is so good it puts you in a trance. The writing is amazing and terrifying in a way that has me coming back for more every week. Consistency is a challenge in any storytelling (in the horror genre especially) and Rusty Quill shines through.