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Steven Lim

## Description

Steven's profile picture on Twitter.

**Steven Lim** is an American content producer and co-founder of Watcher Entertainment.

## Life and Career

Growing up, Steven was one of only two Asian children in his middle school. During this time, he would be referred to as "the Asian kid," or confused with the other Asian classmate. These experiences made him curious about the lack of Asian-American representation in pop culture.

Steven attended Ohio State University and received a degree in chemical engineering. After a brief career as an R&D engineer for Tide Pods, he created a YouTube channel in 2013 to speak on his experiences as an Asian-American. When his YouTube video "Asian Parents React To I Love You" went viral, BuzzFeed reached out to offer a job, which Steven accepted.

Steven became a Junior Video Producer in 2015, then launched *Worth It* with his co-host Andrew Ilnyckyj in 2016, which would quickly become one of BuzzFeed's most famous web series.

In April 2018, Steven briefly moved to New York City, then moved back to Los Angeles in 2019 to start Watcher with fellow BuzzFeed alumni, Ryan and Shane.

Due to the chemistry between him and Andrew, as well as a genuine passion for food and travel, Worth It won a People's Voice Webby Award in 2023.

Watcher released their first show, *Puppet History*, in January 2020.

After Worth It concluded in 2023, Steven left BuzzFeed along with Ryan and Shane, in favor of creating content full-time at Watcher.

In 2022, Steven married his longtime girlfriend, Tammy Cho.
Hidden Narratives

***Hidden Narratives of the Coronavirus,*** or ***Hidden Narratives,*** was an interview podcast created by Steven Lim. In it, Steven interviews Asian-Americans across various industries to hear their previously untold stories. It was the first Watcher podcast to be released.

The podcast focuses on how the 2020 coronavirus pandemic affected Asian-Americans. It also dealt with specific cases sent in by listeners. A month after the first six episodes, a short update episode was released.

The podcast is available on Spotify.
Ghost Files

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***Ghost Files*** is a show created by Ryan Bergara. The show features Ryan and co-host Shane Madej as they investigate paranormal locations. The two attempt to make contact with the forces that reside there and capture evidence of the supernatural. Fan-submitted evidence is also reviewed, with the intent to recreate paranormal experiences that others have reported.

After each episode, a *Debrief* episode is aired, where Ryan and Shane review evidence and answer fan-submitted questions.

## Episodes

### Season 1 (2022)

You can view a Season 1 blooper reel here.

### Special Episode (2023)

 This episode was sponsored by Disney's Haunted Mansion, in theaters July 28th.

## Appearance

The *Ghost Files* logo was designed by Jennet Liaw.

The promotional art displayed was created by Twitter artist @luluxa\_lux.

## Live Tours

Episodes of the show are screened for a live theatre audience, followed by an audience Q&A session. *Food Files,* a small sister show, was filmed while touring for Season 2.

In 2022, Watcher announced that a limited tour would be available within the United States, from October 4 to October 14.

In 2023, they announced a larger tour, with dates in August, October, and November. Though this tour was mostly within the United States, they also had one date in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Watcher Weekly+

***Watcher Weekly+*** is a talk show hosted by Ryan Bergara, Steven Lim, and Shane Madej. The show is a Patreon-exclusive version of *Watcher Weekly,* in which the hosts answer questions from patrons and get up to various shenanigans.

*Watcher Weekly+* has continued to run on Patreon, though *Watcher Weekly* has ended.
Social Distancing and D&D

## Social Distancing & Dungeons & Dragons

***Social Distancing and D&D*** (also known as ***The Quarantine Games***) is a tabletop-RPG actual-play series created by Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej. The show follows Ryan, Steven Lim, and Katie LeBlanc as they, while quarantining in their respective homes, pass the time by playing through a campaign of *Dungeons & Dragons,* with Shane as their Dungeon Master.

## Characters

### Stephanos Coffeebean

* Played by: Steven Lim
* Race: Halfling
* Class: Cleric

### Steve

* Played by: Ryan Bergara
* Race: Half-Elf
* Class: Bard

### Qezza Stormwind

* Played by: Katie LeBlanc
* Race: Half-Orc
* Class: Fighter
Watcher Weekly

***Watcher Weekly*** was a talk show hosted by Ryan Bergara, Steven Lim, and Shane Madej. The show features the three co-hosts answering viewer questions and discussing the main series of Watcher shows. It was also released as a podcast on Spotify up until the 35th episode.

*Watcher Weekly+* was intended to be an "extended cut" of *Watcher Weekly*. As a Patreon exclusive, Patreon members could ask questions, which would be answered on *Watcher Weekly+*.

*Watcher Weekly* continued throughout 2020 until it was discontinued in favor of *Watcher Weekly+*, which has continued to run on Patreon.

## Series Overview

### Watcher Rewind 2021

 Thank YOU for an amazing 2021. Don't forget to check out our Puppet History Holiday Special on December 24!
Eat Like Me

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***Eat Like Me*** was a cooking show created by Annie Jeong and Steven Lim. In it, Steven explores food from another culture in an effort to understand the day-to-day life of a special guest.

## Episode Format

Each episode begins with Steven giving a brief introduction to his special guest. The guest will describe the cultural food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, sometimes specifying preferred ingredients/presentation styles/etc. They will also describe their relationship to these foods.

As Steven receives this information, he will recreate the meals. Then, he will try them, and give his feedback.

## Episodes

### Season 1 (2022)

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## Appearance

The show's logo was created by Casandra Ng.
Food Files

***Food Files*** is a food show created by Adam Bianchi and hosted by Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej. It is a mini show, in which Ryan and Shane explore local restaurants as they tour for Ghost Files' live shows. Fans will volunteer restaurants, where the two will order food from directly before going on stage.

## Episode Format

The episode begins with Ryan and Shane giving a brief introduction to their location. Then, they will intersperse clips of fan-submitted videos, where fans will give restaurant recommendations and explain their favorite menu items. Sometimes, Ryan and Shane will also explore the location before the show and try non-recommended foods.

They will then try the recommended foods and give their opinions. Then immediately after, they will head on-stage for their respective *Ghost Files* live show.
Top 5 Beatdown

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***Top 5 Beatdown*** is a listicle chat show created by Ryan Bergara. The show features Ryan and co-host Shane Madej as they compare "Top 5" lists for topics that garner surprisingly strong opinions, alongside a special guest or expert.

## Episode Format

After a brief introduction, Ryan will introduce the special guest and explain their credentials, as well as the topic for the episode. Each member will have a whiteboard with 5 slots covering their answers. As each answer is revealed, the member will have a chance to argue their case.

Over the pandemic, the series was filmed over Zoom, and Ryan and Shane had the option to mute one another for several minutes if they made an argument that the other didn't like.

For a period of time, each member was given the option to do a "chef's kiss" for an answer that they felt particularly strongly about.

## Series Overview

### Season 1 (2020)

 This is harder than you think. This week’s expert is Hoai-Tran Bui (@htranbui), writer at /Film, and host of the Millennial Falcon podcast. LET’S LIST.

### Holiday Special (2020)

 We're back with Top 5 Beatdown! Today's expert is Hoai-Tran Bui (@htranbui), writer at /Film, and host of the Millennial Falcon podcast. LET’S LIST.

### Season 3 (2022)

 Welcome to Top 5 Beatdown! Today’s expert is Michelle Khare. LET’S LIST.

### Specials (2023)

 Check out @EddyBurback's channel!

### Season 5 (2024)

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Rodinan Dwarves

Rodinans are stocky, stubborn people from the southern tip of Oboris. Rodinans have had a long and rocky history with humans. The many Rodinan god-kings that have risen in the south have fought with the Merian Empire for ages. This has formed a strong animosity between many of the rulers of both of the realms. This tension can be seen between the societies of these races still.

Due to the isolationist nature of Qiyn, the Rodinan god-kings have had little wars with the elves. This has created a cool diplomacy between the two. Though they have little in common in the ways of culture and religion, the two races have found little to come to war about. Elven colonies within Rodinan land has raised a few red flags with the courts of the elite.

The Valdovai and Rodinan have had many wars, though instead of having the same relationship as humans, Rodinan view them as barbarous. The Valdovai pick off Rodinan villages, pushing the Rodinan even farther from the wastes.

Now, Rodinans typically stay within their lands, quelling rebellions and creating new magitech. Still, many adventurous Rodinans find themselves in far off lands, where bigotry may meet them.

Many Rodinans believe that the Cimmerian Threat is an unnamed ruler that has yet to rise. The god-kings and their magitech are thought to be wards against this ruler.
Are You Scared?

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***Are You Scared?*** is an anthology horror series created by Ryan Bergara. In the show, Ryan reads a horror story from the internet to co-host Shane Madej.

## Episode Format

Each episode begins with a monologue by Ryan, setting the scene for the story to follow. The majority of the episode consists of Ryan reading the story aloud, interspersed with commentary from himself and Shane.

In season 1 & 2, after the story concluded, both hosts would learn whether the story is fictional or, according to the author, real. For all following seasons, *Are You Scared?* exclusively depicted fictional stories.

In Season 4, voice acting was introduced, with minimal narration from Ryan.

## Episodes

### Special Episode (2020)

 Possible triggers: sharp objects, stabbing, descriptions of violence.

### Special Episode (2022)

 Possible triggers: mentions of emotional/physical distress and gore.

## Appearance

Mollie Ong creates the drawings for the show. She has also drawn the Season 2 poster.

## Promotion

In the week leading up to the show's announcement, several cryptic videos and posts were posted to various Watcher social media accounts. A loose narrative emerged that involved Ryan being stalked by a mysterious entity and eventually going "missing." The story concluded on June 17, when Watcher Weekly #24 ended with the announcement of *Are You Scared?*. These posts were eventually deleted.

A similar marketing campaign was used to promote season two of the show, creating a narrative in which The Professor kidnapped Ryan.

In April 2022, Watcher announced that it was promoting *Are You Scared?* as a Spotify podcast. The episodes published on Spotify included Are You Scared of Your Dog?, and most of season 5.

## Live Event

On May 19, 2022, Watcher tweeted out an invite for fans in the LA area to come to a live taping event where they read the story "Are You Afraid of the Grabber?" as part of a sponsorship with the movie *The Black Phone*. The audience was then shown an early screening of the film.

The live episode is available to watch on YouTube.
Pretty Historic

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***Pretty Historic*** was an educational show created and hosted by Selorm Kploanyi. In it, Selorm learns about famous sex symbols and explores historical beauty standards, all with a special guest.

## Episode Format

Selorm will break down the beauty standards of a culture, often focusing on a famous sex symbol from that culture. After giving a brief biography of that person, she will name specific beauty tools they used.

She will then go grocery shopping in an effort to DIY her own beauty from these details, and then attempt to recreate the looks with a special guest.

## Episodes

### Season 1 (2022)

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For Your Amusement

***For Your Amusement*** is a podcast hosted by Ryan Bergara and Byron Marin.

The podcast is available on Spotify. The description on Spotify reads:

> *A theme park podcast that aims to exhaustively evaluate the world’s most popular theme park attractions to determine if they are world class.*
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The podcast is available in a video format on Watcher Podcasts.
Ryan Bergara

## Description

Ryan's profile picture on Twitter.

**Ryan Steven Bergara** is an American content producer and co-founder of Watcher Entertainment. He currently hosts the shows Ghost Files, Mystery Files, and Top 5 Beatdown, and co-hosts Too Many Spirits, and Are You Scared?. He previously co-hosted Weird Wonderful World and Watcher Weekly.

## Life and Career

Ryan was born to Steve and Linda Bergara in Arcadia, California, and grew up there.

He attended Chapman University for Television and Broadcast Journalism, and graduated in 2013.

Ryan began working at BuzzFeed in 2014, where he worked as an intern creating short videos like The Mother-Duaghter Tequila Taste Test.

From 2015 to 2016, Ryan appeared on Test Friends, venturing into unscripted work. In 2016, he launched *BuzzFeed Unsolved*, which would quickly become one of BuzzFeed's most famous web series. At his request, Shane replaced Brent, the original co-host, when he left the show. (Concurrently, from 2017 to 2018, he appeared regularly on *Ruining History*, an educational-comedy BuzzFeed web series.)

Due to the comedic chemistry between him and Shane, as well as a genuine passion for true crime and the supernatural, *BuzzFeed Unsolved* went on to be nominated for a YouTube Streamy in 2019 and produce its own merchandise.

In 2019, he and Shane appeared on the TV show S.W.A.T. in the episode "Gunpowder Treason," where they played conspiracy theorist YouTubers.

During this time, Ryan, Shane, and fellow BuzzFeed alumnus Steven Lim decided to open Watcher and create their own content. They released their first show, *Puppet History*, in January 2020.

After *BuzzFeed Unsolved* concluded in 2021, Ryan left BuzzFeed along with Shane and Steven, in favor of creating content full-time at Watcher.

In August 2022, Ryan married his longtime girlfriend Marielle Scott.

In 2023, Ryan and Marielle cameo'd briefly in *Antman and the Wasp: Quantumania.*
Tourist Trapped

***Tourist Trapped*** was a travel show created by Ryan Bergara. The show follows Ryan and co-host Shane Madej as they take each other on a tour of a city, with Ryan bringing the two to tourist destinations and Shane taking them to more obscure "hidden gems."

*Tourist Trapped* is unique among the Watcher pilots, as only one episode was produced, due to the complexity and presumably high costs involved in its production.

## Episodes

### Season 1 (2020)

 What’s the best way to explore a city? Tourist Attractions or Hidden Gems? Join Ryan Bergara and Shane Madej as they present the argument for the former and latter respectively, to determine which experience is KING.
Watcher Entertainment

Watcher Entertainment (also known simply as Watcher) is a Los Angeles-based production studio and media company founded by Ryan Bergara, Steven Lim, and Shane Madej in 2019. The channel officially launched on January 10, 2020.

Most Watcher series are available to view for free on YouTube, with *Watcher Weekly+* being exclusive to Patreon for subscribers. They have also released several podcasts, including *Hidden Narratives (2020)*, *Pod Watcher (2023-),* and *For Your Amusement (2023-)*. *Are You Scared?* was briefly released as a podcast as well.

## List of Shows

### Main Series

When Watcher Entertainment first began, they featured seven shows and one weekly talk show (*Watcher Weekly*, which moved to Patreon as *Watcher Weekly+*). Of the seven original shows, only two are still currently running.

The original shows were:

* *Puppet History* *(2020-)*
* *Spooky Small Talk (2020)* (retired)
* *Homemade (2020)* (retired)
* *Weird Wonderful World (2020)* (likely retired)
* *Top 5 Beatdown* *(2020-)*
* *Grocery Run (2020)* (retired)
* *Tourist Trapped (2020)* (retired)

Since launching their channel, Watcher has released nine additional series on their channel:

* *Are You Scared? (2020-)*
* *Too Many Spirits* *(2020-)*
* *Dish Granted (2021-2022)* (retired)
* *Worth A Shot* *(2022-2023)*
* *Eat Like Me (2022)* (retired)
* *Pretty Historic (2022)* (retired)
* *Ghost Files* *(2022-)*
* *Survival Mode* *(2023-)*
* *Mystery Files* *(2023-)*
* *Food Files (2023-)*

### Minor Series

#### Miscellaneous

* *Watcher Weekly (2020-2021)* (retired)
* *Watcher Weekly+*
* *Making Watcher*
* Patreon Exclusives

#### Quarantine Series

* *Social Distancing & Dungeons & Dragons (2020)* (retired)

#### Podcasts

* *Hidden Narratives (2020)* (retired)
* *Here's What You Do (2020)* (retired)
* *Pod Watcher (2023-)*
* *For Your Amusement (2023-)*

## Social Media

Watcher Entertainment has a Twitter, an Instagram, and a YouTube channel.

Viewers can see series episodes early and gain access to exclusive content by subscribing to their Patreon channel.
The Chained

The Chained are a decentralized mercenary band made up mostly of freed slaves. The group was formed after Hugo the Free started the second slave rebellion of Ecoqunia and was successful. Hugo then took his band of The Chained and marched them around Udin, attacking rulers who continued to use slavery. Now, The Chained operate in Oboris as well, in lands where there once was dwarven slavery. The Chained are skilled warriors, making money as mercenaries, when they are not fighting to liberate.

The Chained can be seen by their sigil, the white ring of chains, and by the ceremonial, white, iron chains they wear on their arms.
Weird (and/or) Wonderful World with Shane (and Ryan)

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***Weird Wonderful World*,** or ***Weird (and/or) Wonderful World with Shane (and Ryan)*** was a travel show created by Shane Madej. The series focuses on Shane and his co-host Ryan Bergara as the pair travel to various locations in the Los Angeles area.

A special sponsored episode was released in 2023.

## Episodes

### Season 1 (2020)

 These fizzdaddies are ready to gulp.

### Special (2023)

 #montanamoment Head to Big Sky Country to make your own Weird and Wonderful #MontanaMoments and drop them in the comments below!
Правила оформления статей

> ***Любая статья на Униарканской Вики должна быть правильно оформлена. Создание неправильно оформленной статьи не несет за собой какого-нибудь жесткого наказания (кроме неоднократных проколов), но это заставит администраторов удалить статью или поправить ее, в соответствии с канонами и правилами!***
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## Начало статьи

Если вы пишите крупную статью, в которой будет инфобокс или много текста, необходимо написать общепринятое название описываемого объекта на русском языке и выделить его жирным шрифтом, после чего добавить перевод на английский и, если нужно, на униарканский языки и поставить тире, после чего будет следовать обобщенное описание. Все это необходимо относить под заголовок "Описание". Если название описываемого объекта не переводится на другие языки, тогда скобки писать не нужно.

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## Основная часть

Более конкретная информация записывается далее под другим заголовком, к примеру, "Биография", "Интересные факты", "Сюжет" и тому подобное. Стоит различать обобщенную и конкретную информацию : в описании может говорится о пристрастиях какого-либо человека, в то время, как в основной части описывается, когда и почему он это пристрастие получил. Любые списки, как, к примеру, под заголовком "Интересные факты, пишутся с использованием соответствующей кнопки в текстовом редакторе (Buller List).

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## Инфобоксы

В крупных статьях, для упрощенного понимания описываемого можно и даже нужно использовать инфобоксы. Для людей, городов, веществ, игр, организаций, строений и фильмов инфобоксы уже есть. При крайней необходимости можно создать новых инфобокс, но сохранять его нужно при максимальной заполненности, чтобы не засорять список одними и теми же инфобоксами с 1 или 2 различиями. Наличие фотографий в инфобоксах приветствуется.

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## Другие правила оформления

* Все статьи пишутся на русском языке. Написание статей на английском, униарканском, или любом другом языке категорически запрещено!
* Ни в коем случае нельзя править уже созданные статьи, основываясь на личных убеждениях. Для таких целей есть администрация!
Mystery Files

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***Mystery Files*** is a show created by Ryan Bergara. The show features Ryan and co-host Shane Madej as they investigate strange cases, some unsolved. While one presents the case, the other collects evidence, creates theories, and guesses whether the case is solved or unsolved.

After each episode, a *Debrief* episode is aired, where Ryan and Shane review evidence and answer fan-submitted episodes.

The promotional art displayed was created by Twitter artist @luluxa\_lux.

## Appearance

Ryan has described the aesthetic of the show's set being similar to Stephen King's *It* (2017):

> "I had like, a very basic concept of what it was gonna be. We were gonna cover cases that were gonna be solved and unsolved. I wanted it to be in a basement. I wanted it to be centered around a projector, kind of like the kids from *It* when they were trying to find out what was going on with Derry."
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The Third Aqawl of Asman

The priest was feared by all,

With fire he purged, at the spirit's call.

He marched with purpose, sure and bold,

The heretics' fate, already foretold.

The people followed, mesmerized,

By his power, they were baptized.

In the name of the flame, they did pray,

For a brighter future, come what may.

And though his methods were severe,

The priest brought them to a terrible glory, without fear.

The heretics screamed, as they burned,

Their faith in ashes, forever turned.

The priest stood tall, his eyes aglow,

With the spirit of fire, he continued to grow.

And in that moment, it was clear,

The people had found their leader, they had no need to fear.
Here's What You Do

***Here's What You Do*** was an advice podcast hosted by Ryan Bergara, Steven Lim, and Shane Madej.

The Spotify description for the podcast reads:

> *An advice podcast from an optimist, a pessimist and a nihilist. Your one-stop-shop for absolute solutions, success not guaranteed.*
> *Hosted by Ryan, Shane, and Steven from Watcher Entertainment.*
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Episodes were originally released in video form, then deleted. They are now only available on Spotify.

Ryan remarked in 2023 that the podcast eventually ended because the three "weren't very good" at giving advice.
Cykato

Cykato is a contemporary belief-system. They are a split off branch of Eilito, with more authoritarian elements. The focus of their teachings is based on faith and strength. The use of magic is seen as a divine will, and those with more magical strength are more blessed by the divine. Cykato believes in god kings and modern demigods. The dynasties of the Vaemor Peninsula are in constant struggle of control, based on their authority as these god kings. There is a belief in reincarnation, and that god kings are reincarnations of past god kings.

There is no specific head of the religion, except for those who seize the power. There are many symbols of the divine in Cykato, but a consistent one, with the current dynasties, is a three pointed flame.

Mages are considered divine within Cykato, with stronger abilities being viewed as being closer to divinity.
Vitiation

Vitiation is a state of matter where it exists twisted physically and metaphysically. This affects environment, objects, and creatures in size, shape, color, and even non-physical features. This is the result of a Vitiate or Vitiate Egg.

## Vitiate

A vitiate is a titanic creature whose mere presence causes vitiation. Vitiates have not been seen by a reliable source on Terras for hundreds of years, leaving the image of them unknown. However, the aftermath the most recent vitiate can be seen at the ruins of the ancient dwarven capital of Vaemor.
Seannin Teiflings

The original inhabitants of the Great Chain, the Seannin are naturally gifted in sailing and fishing. If the Ymrafael are the monsters of the Easterners' nightmares, then the Seannin are the monsters of the Ymrafaels'. The Ymrafael split off from the Seannin early, around 1000 BV when they migrated into the Udin mainland, while Seannin continued to habitate the isles of the Ka'bira Sea.

The Seannin are nearly the opposite of their Ymrafael brethren politcally. Whereas the Ymrafael are united under a powerful, expanding empire, the Seannin are split among many tribal units across the disunited Ka'bira Archipelago.

Now, the Seannin face many hardships: scarcity, maelstroms, sea serpents, and constant tensions with the Empire of Ecoqunia. Still, the Seannin are a determined people who have retained their culture for thousands of years, without hint of losing it anytime soon.

Many Seannin believe the Cimmerian Threat is one of various monsterous threats throughout the Great Chain. Due to the common beliefs that sea serpents and griffins migrated from the east, they are commonly demonized as the Cimmerian Threat.
Homemade

***Homemade*** was a food show created by Steven Lim. The show follows Steven as he compares restaurant dishes to homemade family recipes, learning about the personal journeys of the cooks along the way.

## Episode Format

Each episode of *Homemade* is split into two parts, with an act break in between. The first part of the episode involves Steven and a special guest interviewing a chef and partaking in the cooking of the episode's featured dish. In the act break, Steven and the guest compete against each other to see who can prepare the best version of a related recipe.

The second part involves Steven and the guest doing much the same, but with a non-professional chef cooking a homemade version of the featured dish.

## Series Overview

### Season 1 (2020)

 How do a professional chef's pho stack up against a beloved homemade recipe?

### Holiday Special (2020)

 How do a professional chef's spam musubi stack up against a beloved homemade recipe?
General Jean Lagarde

General Jean Lagarde is the current General of the City of Srey, voted to position by the residing guilds. Once the Guildmaster of the Militias' Guild, General Jean Lagarde has a knack for military strategy and thinks like a man of arms.

General Jean Lagarde called the Council of Srey to deal with a looming threat in the Austein Mountains. Troop after troop were laid to waste or forgotten in the peaks of the lands where a vitiate egg was once deployed. Some say that Lagarde fears that the Cimmerian Threat has finally appeared. Others say that Lagarde is a man seeking a common enemy so that he may stay in power.
Court of Vicars

Traditional Garb of the Vicars

The Court of Vicars was created in 225 AV, after nearly 400 years of the Thearc of Copranity choosing their successor. The Court of Vicars are a group of holy men, chosen by leaders from lands that follow Copranity to elect the Thearc upon the death of the most recent.

The Vicars meet in the Sacred City of Itro to conduct their collective services. Otherwise, the Vicars can often be found giving aid and wisdom to the kingdoms they were chosen from.
Worth A Shot

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***Worth A Shot*** is a culture show starring Ricky Wang, who is given the challenge to make a custom cocktail featuring an unusual ingredient.

Ricky's mixology signature is making imaginative drinks that are somewhat avant-garde.

In season two, Marielle Scott joined as a co-host of the series.

## Episodes

### Season 1 (2022)

 Can Big Mac be liquid?
Emperor Alwyn Cadogan

Emperor Alwyn Cadogan is the current Emperor of the Empire of Ecoqunia, having ruled for thirty years. Alwyn ascended to the throne from a young age, but he was prepared for the task. He is a domineering man, whose subjects shower him in respect and adulation.

Alwyn has been expanding his empire, bringing more and more peoples into the caste system of Writyephy. He has been given the epithet, Oathgiver, for spreading his Writyephy, the religion of oaths, across Udin.
Survival Mode

Promotional photo for Survival Mode.

***Survival Mode*** is a show created by Shane Madej. The show features Shane and Ryan Bergara as they play survival horror games. The show capitalizes on their experience with the paranormal through *BuzzFeed Unsolved* and *Ghost Files,* and seeks, in Shane's words, to "freak [Ryan's] ass out."

## Episodes

### Season 2 (2024)

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Folket Dwarves

Folket Dwarves are the stereotype that most humans think of when they hear the word dwarf. They are a stout, hardy people with thick accents and long unruly beards. They are known for their advanced, blocky architecture and deep mines. Folket Dwarves are responsible for the dwarven kingdoms of the north.

Cykato means something different to Folket dwarves than their southern cousins. Instead of wielding power like god-kings, the Folket dwarves understand Cykato as being a responsibility to be powerful to protect others. This results in Folket leaders to often be strict, but caring. These can be a fun, but patronizing group of people.

The Cimmerian Threat is thought to be a horrible drought that will one day sweep in from the Evailian Desert and result in the destruction of their kingdoms, much like the mythic Evailia of old.
The Cult of Courts

Court of Nhymestl

Court of Gwyres

Court of Tarth

Court of Troelli

Court of Arien

Copranity

Zerenity

The Cult of Courts is a relatively new group that has grown within the Empire of Ecoqunia. These cultists separate themselves into the seven courts of the Writyephiac seasons. Here they worship one of the seven energies as if they are a literal beings. They are rather open with their beliefs, though they are heavily shunned by the bureaucracy of Ecoqunia.

The Cult of Courts is rumored to be infiltrating the bureaucracy, but no one within has admitted to being a member or even being sympathetic of their beliefs.

These followers have utilized skilled magic users as agents to travel to foreign cities, attempting to spread the word of the Courts. They are typically banished or executed, but a rare few can be found throughout Oboris.
Mekar

4% Alkhafia (Elf)

6% Rodinan (Dwarf)

1% Défen (Human)

1% Ymrafael (Teifling)

1% Valdovai (Aasimar)

1% Other

4% Zerenetist

3% Other

The City and Land of Mekar is a succesful city state that has expanded beyond its limits. While it's lands on the western coast of the Merlieu Peninsula are similar to those of the other city-states, its easter, feudal lands separate it from the norm.

## Government

The City and Land of Mekar held a similar government to the guild republics of the eastern peninsula. However, with successful wars, Mekar was able to nearly quadruple its size, resulting in changing politics. Ultimately, Mekar is now feudal republic. Aristocrats view for votes from citizens in the city of Mekar, and whoever wins the most becomes Meister of the city and the surrounding lands where feudalism is still in place.
Ymrafael Teiflings

Hailing from the far continent of Udin, the Ymrafael are, to many, the boogeyman of the day. There is a significant amount of people that believe that the Ymrafael are the Cimmerian Threat. This helped by their infernal appearance, but also by their fanatic religion and powerful empire.

The Ecoqunian Empire is the only realm through which most peoples on Oboris know the Ymrafael, but not all Ymrafael are reflective of the state. Though they come from a hyper-religious, militaristic empire, many of the Ymrafael that find themselves expatriated are in fact mercantile and diplomatic.

Now, the Ymrafael are heavily discriminated against, which has caused the few communities of the people to become very poor. Still, the Ymrafael are a tenacious people who, with luck and work, find themselves in positions of power throughout Oboris.

Many Ymrafael believe the Cimmerian Threat is a being within the Austein Mountains, a narrative created by the Ecoqunian Empire to justify further eastern expansion.
The Kingdom of Evailia

Evailia hails from an era long since past. Its history is all but lost, with the earliest known information of the kingdom being that it was already a flourishing metropolis of magic and science. From within the massive jungles of Oboris, Evailia stood over the barbarians of Terras.These advancements served as a beacon to those who would see Evailia destroyed.

An alliance of necromancers attacked Evailia, bringing a terrible war to the kingdom. Although Evailia was powerful, the alliance was stronger, nearly bringing Evailia to kneel. Before the necromancers could subjugate the Evailians, the Great Families of Evailia and their Light mages performed a final ritual to tear the kingdom from the very earth. Ripping the entire rainforest from the ground and levitating high into the sky, Evailia found refuge from the necromancers.

The area that was once Evailia now stands a sweeping, barren desert. Little grows in the dark lands at the center Oboris now, and the shadow lands send fears of curses and evil into the hearts of those who look upon it.

Now the people of Evailia live among the clouds in their hidden lands. The magic that resides in the kingdom, constantly keeping it afloat has bathed the inhabitants of Evailia, extending their lives threefold.

Light mages and warlords train, day in and out, in fear that one day the necromancers may return to finally tear their kingdom asunder. Golden
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Občan Dwarves

Občans are stocky, stubborn people from the Obča Peninsula on the eastern coast of Udin. Občans have been a persecuted people for a large portion of history. After being displaced from the Vaemor Peninsula, they traveled across the sea, finally settling in Obča. However, the Alkhafia, the Merians, and the Ymrafael have all had a hand in subjugating the Občans.

The culture of the Občans is more subdued than that of their Rodinan predessecors. They have been nearly assimilated into the Writyephy faith, although their place in the belief system has lead to strife. Slavery was the only place for the Občan under the Ecoqunian empire for a long period of time, with them winning their freedom only relatively recently. Now, the Občan push against the yoke of Ecoqunia, who are now attempting to bring the Občans back into the fold, as the People of the Form.

Občans were treated harshly under Merian rule and have only minor roles in the realms of the Alkhafia. Leaving them to choose between staying in the lands of their oppressors or fighting adversety on the Merlieu Peninsula.

Now, Občans are trying to find their place in the world. Rebellion has been the underlying emotion in their lands for so long that they do not know much else. Still, Občan who seek more from life find themselves in far off lands, where bigotry may meet them.

Many Občans believe that the Cimmerian Threat was the Vitiate that had been the catelyst in their diaspora. They fear the day that another may attack their new peninsula.
Merian Humans

Merians are most commonly known for their knightly orders, tied to an ancient religious tradition, and their imperial predesceors, the Merian Empire. They make up a large portion of followers in the three Ilegous religions. The truth is that these warrior traditions are not unique to Merians. And, many historians theorize that the Merians were the progenitors of and ancient form of the Eilito spirituality.

Regardless, there is truth in parts of these stereotypes. A few centuries ago, a human majority empire, the Merian Empire, was based out of the Merlieu peninsula and conquered nearly all of the lands off of the coast of the Merlieu. They spread the faith of Ilega, the prophet, with the only realm strong enough to hold off complete expansion being the Alabaster horde.

Now, Merians are concentrated around the Merlieu peninsula, within the rich city-states and the few powerful expansionist kingdoms they have left. They aren’t a contentious people, though Austiens would call them greedy.

Many Merians believe that the Cimmerian Threat is merely sin, as is defined by the Ilegous religions.
The Order of the Ocean

Copranity

Copranity

Formed shortly after the formation of the Endless Kingdoms of Trizia, the Order of the Ocean is the knightly, naval arm of the kingdom. Although they answer to the King of Trizia, the Order of the Ocean fights for safety on the seas in general.

With the growing power of the Wayfareres, the Order of the Ocean find that their order must fight harder than ever before. Armed with paladin weapons, advanced ships, and sea wizards, the Order of the Ocean are masters of the waters.
War Between Dark and Light

Unknown Kingdom of Necromancers

The War Between Dark and Light was massive event prior to recorded history. Only scant archaeological finds support that anything occured at all in this era, yet myths and legends tell tales of the events of this time.

## The Kingdom of Evailia

A mythical kingom of mages and enlightened aristorcrats, the Kingdom of Evailia is considered a wish for monarchists romantics. The site of the supposed Kingdom of Evailia is the vast, desolate Evailian Desert in the south of Oboris. Legend says that in order to finally destroy the Necromancers, the mages of Evailia had to rip the very kingdom from the earth.

## The Kingdom of Necromancers

Even less evidence supports the existence of the Kingdom of Necromancers. No name is ever given for this political entity, and little of their motivations are understood beyond vague, one-dimensional evilness. Supposedely, this kingdom had been at war with Evailia for centuries prior to the War Between Dark and Light.

## The Post-Cimmerian Theory

The Post-Cimmerian Theory suggests that the Cimmerian Threat was real, in the form of the Kingdom of Necromancers. The actions of the Kingdom of Evailia destroyed civilization as they knew, but saved humanity from the Cimmerian Threat. Thus, the Cimmerian Threat in this theory already occured and is present in all sapient cultures due to massive migrations after the pre-historic societal collapse.
Simore

5% Alkhafia (Elf)

4% Défen (Human)

3% Rodinan (Dwarf)

2% Ymrafael (Teifling)

1% Valdovai (Aasimar)

1% Other

5% Zerenetist

3% Other

The City and Duchy of Simore is country that is the union of two governments. The City of Simore is quite rich, while the Duchy of Simore provides a significant amount of grain for the city's trade.

## Government

The City and Duchy of Simore is a feudal republic much like the City and Land of Mekar to the north, however there are important differences in their governance. Most importantly, the much of the cities government has fallen under the rule of the hereditary monarchy that rules the duchy of Simore. But, important roles of government are elected by aristocrats within the city of Simore, keeping the power of the duke in check.
King Cyricus Alren

King Cyricus of house Alren, has ruled the Endless Kingdoms of Trizia shrewdly for three centuries. His father, King Syagrius, was a master of political manuevering and acquired three kingdoms under Cyricus' rule. This left King Cyricus in position to solidify his rule early on and centralize his power.

Cyricus is known in his kingdom as a just, capable ruler who has kept his lands stable for years. Outside of his realm, Cyricus' neighbors fear the day that he decides to utilize his slowly growing, maturing army. Although Trizia has not seen conquest since Cyricus' domination of Liseria, the Central Plains are wary of the kingdoms.
Austein Humans

Austeins are the mountainous humans East of the Merlieu Peninsula. They are famous for being the first to be conquered by the Merian Empire, but not without resisting them through a twenty year long war. These people are stereotyped as large and brutish, but they have developed a strong administrative tradition that has allowed them create flourishing societies in the aftermath of the Merian Empire's collapse. The Austeins often struggle with Merian leaders over control of the Copranitist holy seat in Itro, but they often find common ground against bigger threats elsewhere.

The Endless Kingdoms of Trizia are considered the crown jewel of Austein accomplishment. From a clannish people in the Austein mountains to a sprawling realm, the Austeins claim that they are the true successors of the Merian Empire.

Many Austeins believe that the Cimmerian Threat is sin, however, many have come to fear the Terrestrial Empire of Qiyn as the Cimmerian Threat.
Alderburn

The Fallen City of Alderburn is a collection of ruins on the westernmost island of the Great Chain, Elatria. Alderburn was initially an independent city with great magitech advancement, leading to mulitple wars with the Empire of Ecoqunia. Ecoqunia has attempts for many years, until the Massacre of Alderburn, to annex the city and Elatria. With the vast distance between them, and the sudden influx of darklings, the Alderburn never became a part of the Empire of Ecoqunia. Now, it is, at best, smoking ruins, with forgotten members of society clinging to what is left.
The Circle for Convalescence

Sébastien the Saffron

A group of druids, rangers, and anyone with care for the environment in the Austein Mountains. The Circle for Convalescence have a vested interest in seeing the vitiation of the Austein Mountains being reversed, although they do not understand how to. They work now to cut the world off from the affected area and contain the spreading vitiation.

The Circle of Convalescence was created from survivors and allies of those destroyed by the vitiation of the Austein Mountains during the Merian Civil War. The Circle has attracted followers from nearby kingdoms with its goal of finding a way to end vitiation and protect the environment.
Janata Genasi

The Janata are the least populous race within Oboris, instead mainly living on Udin. Their society is exotic and far away in the mists of the ocean.

The Janata are actually very similar to the elves of the Oboris, caring very little for the realms of others. The only Janata realm known to Oboris, the Kingdom of Rurene, is far away and thought to be rich and powerful. Those Janata that come to Oboris from Rurene bring with them new textiles and metals never seen before on all of Oboris.

Now, Janata have little representation in society though. They are merely an oddity. To most, they are seen as foreign people that will never be met in their lives. Some believe them to be connected to the tieflings, and others see them as an inferior, monster related, people. Either way, the Janata find a menagerie of reactions within Oboris.

Many Janata believe that the Cimmerian Threat will be a great spirit of ignorance. Though it is argued by spiritual leaders whether it will be a literal spirit, or general tendency of the world.
Majnin

Majnin are a unique type of ethereal beings that exist in a realm beyond the physical world. They are formed from the thoughts and beliefs of mortals and can be considered as spiritual entities that resemble ghosts, spirits, or deities. The bond that forms between a Majnin and a mortal is a crucial aspect of their existence, as it allows them to gain a greater connection to the thoughts and beliefs of the mortal, leading to their growth and evolution.

Majnin are unique in that they are based on conceptual principles, meaning that they can only act in accordance with their inherent nature. For example, a Majnin that embodies the concept of courage will never suggest to a mortal to back down from a fight. However, their nature can evolve and grow over time, allowing them to become more specialized. For instance, a spirit of courage could grow into a "Fortitude in the Face of Tyranny" and change its nature to courage in the face of oppression, further expanding and evolving its concept.

## Etymology

The word "Majnin" is a term that has its roots in the culture of the Seannin, an ancient civilization that had a rich and intricate understanding of the ethereal and spiritual realms. The word is composed of two parts: "maj-" and "-nin".

"Maj-" is derived from an ancient Seannin root word, which refers to the interaction with the ethereal or spiritual world. This root word is a testament to significant presence and interaction with Majnin in Ka'abira, where the Seannin have resided for over a thousand years.

"-Nin" is a modifier from the fire tribes of the Janata, and is often seen in religious language as a way to indicate that something is not as it appears to be. This modifier was added to the word "maj-" to create the term "Majnin", emphasizing the otherworldly and mysterious nature of these ethereal beings.

The word "Majnin" has since become a central concept in the Seannin culture and has since been adopted by other cultures in the world. Today, it is widely used to describe ethereal beings that exist beyond the physical realm and play an important role in the spiritual lives of those they bond with.

## Known Majnin

#### **Ecoqunian Energies**

The Watcher

The Ravenous Horde

The Suffocating Night

The Endless March

Righteous Majesty

The Boundless Flood

#### **Laelyran Luminarai & Messengers**

Mother of Life

The Thousand Stars

The Bull of Heaven

Compassionate Sister

##### **The Five Sons**

Friend of Lights

Great Builder

Living Spirit

King of Glory

Keeper of Splendor

#### **Merlieu Spirits**

The Queen of Thorns

The Final Light

#### **Ka'abira Spirits**

Black Bile

The Great Serpent

The Purging Rot

The Everburning Fire of Samtsang
Thearc Emeric

Thearc Emeric is the current Thearc of the Holy City of Itro, voted in by the Court of Vicars. Emeric rose from being a priest of the town of Adelug, to being the bishop of Kustenland, to being the vicar of Mekar, before finally being voted to Thearc.

Thearc Emeric holds significant sway over the kingdoms in the realm of Copranity. He is a shrewd politician and uses the laws of the church and kings to protect his throne and the realms of Copra. This can be seen in Emeric's increased appointments of deacons across the realm, who have been joining his Exsequition.
Albaeida Elves

Unlike their more conservative brethren to the south, the Albaeida Elves do not wear masks. They are viewed among elves as being promiscuous and uncaring of the power of anonymity. Because of this, these elves thought of as barely better than the other races of the world. A surprisingly deep insult to the Albaeida.

In Albaeida lands, nature is quite important. These people have taken the teachings of Nym to mean more than just using magic to control the cosmos. Instead, the Albaeida attempt to live in harmony with nature and through understanding influence their surroundings. Understandably, this has led to the Albaeida being dominated by Alhiza hegemony.

To the Albaeida, the Cimmerian Threat will be an invasion form across the Endless Sea. Much like how their people had arrived from the sea, they believe a new people will one day do the same, and just as the elves were more advanced than the natives they encountered, these invaders will be far more advanced than they.