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Ley Lines and Lore

Host Josh Davis provides an exhaustive review of the Rifts RPG and the Palladium Megaverse. Each episode is packed with information on the history behind Rifts and reviews of the official books in publication order.

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37. World Book 4: Africa (1993)

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/04/16

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are upon Rifts Earth, and they've landed in Africa. The mad schemes of Pharaoh Rama-Set will plague the Megaverse if your party does not intervene! Listen to our review of this classic Rifts sourcebook with some key metaplot information.Support Palladium Books! Buy World Book 4: Africa in print or pdf:https://palladiumbooks.com/shop/futuristic/rifts-rpg/rifts-world-books/rifts-world-book-4-africa/Another way to support Palladium Books and Ley Lines and Lore. Buy

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66:11

36. Rifts® Phase World® by Star Anvil Studios Interview

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/04/09

This week we interview Brandon Verhalen of Star Anvil Studios about the ongoing Kickstarter for Rifts®: Phase World® for Savage Worlds. Brandon shares all kinds of stuff, like how Star Anvil Studios got started, what drew them to acquire the Phase World license from Palladium Books, what it's like to work with Kevin Siembieda and Sean Roberson, and what they are most excited about updating and carrying over to Savage Worlds. Even if you don't play Savage Worlds, there's a lot of great content for

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61:26

35. Prepping a Rifts Adventure

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/04/02

Your friends are stoked to play Rifts, but no one has volunteered to GM. You feel nervous about volunteering because you've never done it before. Or maybe game night is getting close and you have less than an hour to prep. What are you going to do? Well, worry not, gentle listener. Ley Lines and Lore has got you covered! In this episode we will show you how to prep and run your very first Rifts game. The secrets to being a Game Master are within your grasp, and they are a lot easier than you think

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72:39

34. Millennium Trees, Druids, and Herb Magic

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/03/26

We're branching out into some new territory today: Millennium Trees! Are you stumped about how to include druids in your game? Do you find herb magic a hard nut to crack? Would it be a blooming good idea if we stopped with the plant puns? Well then stop reading this description and listen to the episode! We've got the best information (outside of World Book 3 itself) on how to include Millenium Trees, Druids, and Herb Magic in your Rifts game.Support Palladium Books! Buy World Book 3: England in

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58:15

33. Temporal Magic

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/03/19

It is time... for temporal magic. Three new character options, twenty-five spells, and one enduring system of magic that continues to be influential on Palladium Books even to today. Why is it so influential and what does it bring to your table? We've got lots of great ideas and suggestions for you to add to your table.Support Palladium Books! Buy World Book 3: England in print or pdf:https://palladiumbooks.com/shop/futuristic/rifts-rpg/rifts-world-books/rifts-world-book-3-england/Another way to

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67:06

32. New Camelot and the British Isles

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/03/12

Join the round table and help us plan our next epic quest! New Camelot and the knights who call it home await! Dive into this detailed look at Mrrlyn, King Arr'thuu, the knights of the round table, New Camelot, and the surrounding kingdoms in Wales, Scotland, and Ireland. Get some character ideas as well as GM advice for how to use New Camelot and Mrrlyn in your campaign. This is a great one!Support Palladium Books! Buy World Book 3: England in print or

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79:04

31. World Book 3: England (1993)

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/03/05

Lords and ladies! Wizards and faeries! Stone circle and enormous trees! Welcome to Rifts England! This groundbreaking book opened the door for all sorts of Rifts staples like Millenium Trees and temporal magic. King Arr'thuu and Mrrlyn became fixtures of politics in Rifts Europe. And we also get the very first stats for gods in Rifts. Join us for this comprehensive review and learn whether this is one to add to your collection.Support Palladium Books! Buy World Book 3: England in print or

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57:40

30. Mechanoids vs. Coaliton

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/02/27

An earlier version of this episode had an audio editing error which made the intro fiction difficult to hear. This is the fixed version. A sad but epic end to our Mechanoid story arc in our fiction today. It's also a great episode about playing a campaign against the Mechanoids, specifically from the Coalition side of things. Not only will this episode help lay out a method by which you might run an actual Mechanoids campaign from start to finish, it also provide tips for players on areas for

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50:30

29. Mechanoids Terminator and Fallout

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/02/19

What do the Mechanoids, Rifts, Terminator, and Fallout have in common? It turns out a lot. There's a lot of shared DNA here, and quite likely a form of art imitating art imitating art. How did Rifts and the Mechanoids influence Fallout? Listen to find out!Support Palladium Books! Buy Sourcebook 2: The Mechanoids in print or pdf:https://palladiumbooks.com/shop/futuristic/rifts-rpg/rifts-sourcebooks/rifts-sourcebook-2-the-mechanoids/Another way to support Palladium Books. Buy in pdf from

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51:55

28. Mechanoid Player Characters

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/02/12

How do you play a Mechanoid? I felt the Mechanoid player character rules in Sourcebook 2: The Mechanoids were a bit lacking, so I've come up with some ways to help you use them in your game. Mechanoid PCs, done right, and ready to join your next game!Support Palladium Books! Buy Sourcebook 2: The Mechanoids in print or pdf:https://palladiumbooks.com/shop/futuristic/rifts-rpg/rifts-sourcebooks/rifts-sourcebook-2-the-mechanoids/Another way to support Palladium Books. Buy in pdf from

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27. Sourcebook 2 - The Mechanoids (1992)

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/02/05

The Mechanoids have invaded Earth! And they aren't taking prisoners. They are here to EXTERMINATE humanity! Or is it TERMINATE humanity? Well whatever science fiction trope most influenced them, they are here to do that. Humans must not be allowed to exist. Hear our review of this seminal piece of Rifts history.Support Palladium Books! Buy Sourcebook 2: The Mechanoids in print or pdf:https://palladiumbooks.com/shop/futuristic/rifts-rpg/rifts-sourcebooks/rifts-sourcebook-2-the-mechanoids/Another way

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58:43

26. Bio-Wizardry

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/01/29

A green vat of ooze sits before you. The tentacled D-Bee says by stepping inside you will become stronger, faster, and more beautiful. All it takes is a three-day dunk. Oh, and this squirming worm she's adding to the mix is just going to make everything more comfortable for you. Today we are taking a deep dive into bio-wizardry. How does it work? What do you stand to gain? What could you lose? Is bio-wizardry for you? You'll have to listen to find out!Support Palladium Books! Buy World Book 2:

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62:55

25. Realms of Atlantis

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/01/22

In the center of the Atlantic Ocean likes the mysterious continent of Atlantis. Come with us to tour the glorious and pristine Preserves! Enjoy luxury shopping at the City of Splynn. Compete in the monster arena in Alvurron, the gargoyle city. And much more! Support Palladium Books! Buy World Book 2: Atlantis in print or pdf:https://palladiumbooks.com/shop/futuristic/rifts-rpg/rifts-world-books/rifts-world-book-2-atlantis/Another way to support Palladium Books. Buy in pdf from

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59:12

24. True Atlanteans, Tattoo Magic, and Stone Magic

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/01/15

The True Atlanteans are one of the most popular races in all of Rifts lore. We are taking a close look at them and their magic. Tattoo magic is a great way to keep your special bodies stuck to your body, even if you lose your equipment. And stone magic is... well... a great way to interact with stones. It's cool, though, I promise. Pyramid powers and magic gems and statues. Listen to hear all about it!Support Palladium Books! Buy World Book 2: Atlantis in print or

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23. World Book 2 - Atlantis (1992)

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/01/08

The lost continent of Atlantis has arisen! What dangers and secrets lie hidden on its emerald shores? Today we review 1992's smash hit, World Book 2: Atlantis. Is it worth the hype? You're going to have to give it a listen.Support Palladium Books! Buy World Book 2: Atlantis in print or pdf:https://palladiumbooks.com/shop/futuristic/rifts-rpg/rifts-world-books/rifts-world-book-2-atlantis/Another way to support Palladium Books. Buy in pdf from

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22. Martian Bugs and the Coalition

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2026/01/01

What's it really like on Mars in Rifts? We've got all the bugtastic details in this episode. Plus, we detail how you might use the Coalition in a Mars campaign, Starship Troopers style! There's advice for building player characters and also info on GMs looking to run a Mars campaign. It's kind of spooky!Lagrange Points This video provides the best illustrative example of how Lagrange Points work in outer space. I hope it is helpful.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LjGgJ4ST60Support Palladium Books

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21. Holiday Sneak Peek 2025

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2025/12/25

Happy Holidays from Ley Lines and Lore! I almost didn't put out an episode this week. But I knew you'd want some holiday cheer in your feeds. So I decided to pull back the curtain on a little bit on what I am working on for 2026, Patreon plans, and how I make the podcast. It's a bit shorter than usual, but I think it's better than getting a drop of an episode you may have already heard. I hope you are able to get some rest and spend time with loved ones this holiday season. We'll be back next week

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20. Freebooter Lifestyle

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2025/12/17

I wish I were free, free to roam the Zone wherever I wished. I would hurl snowballs from the Asteroid Belt one day then fight off a mutant bug from Mars for my dinner the next. What is it like to be a Freebooter in Rifts: Mutants in Orbit? We've got the info for you right here!Lagrange Points This video provides the best illustrative example of how Lagrange Points work in outer space. I hope it is helpful.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LjGgJ4ST60Support Palladium Books! Buy Mutants in Orbit in

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67:35

19. The Zone and Beyond

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2025/12/11

This week we explore the Zone, a region of space around Rifts Earth (and ATB Earth) where space stations and the lunar base vie for supremacy. We also take a deep dive into what's going on at Mars and the Asteroid Belt. If you want to run a or play a Rifts adventure in orbit around the Earth, this is the podcast to listen to!Lagrange Points This video provides the best illustrative example of how Lagrange Points work in outer space. I hope it is

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18. Mutants in Orbit (1992)

Ley Lines and Lore ·

2025/12/04

It's Rifts it space! The world has ended and for all the mutant animals and mutant humans in space, it is their duty to carry on the burdens of civilization. Join us as we blast off into this incredible space sourcebook for Rifts, After the Bomb, TMNT, and more!Lagrange Points This video provides the best illustrative example of how Lagrange Points work in outer space. I hope it is helpful.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LjGgJ4ST60Support Palladium Books! Buy Mutants in Orbit in

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