From Solars to Dragon-Blooded, Infernal to Alchemicals, what Exalts remain? Turns out a bunch! Chazz and Monica talk those empowered by the Fire of Exaltation, those stolen from the Loom of Destiny, and those who’re not quite sure about.

Next Episode: Compass of Exalted Directions – The Blessed Isle 

Cast:

• Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
• Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
• Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.

The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

Before the Exalts we know, Autochthon crafted prototypes to attend to his people while he slumbered….and we know nothing about them so we asked Neall Raemonn Price to talk pantless assassins, hand cannons, and turning into a small city.

Alchemical Books:

• Time of Tumult – Book detailing the Locust Crusade
• Exalted: The Autochthonians – 1e Alchemical book
• Manual of Exalted Power: Alchemicals – 2e Alchemicals book
• Compass of Celestial Directions, vol VI – Autochthonia – Setting book for the interior of the machine god

Cast:

• Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
• Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
• Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.

The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

Are the Lunars not quite “tear it down” enough for you? Become an Infernal like Cannibal Scotsman, Sexy Nun, Crab Man, Sky Pirate, and Lesbian Stripper Ninja! Monica and Chazz talk Green Sun Princes in this episode.

Manual of Exalted Power: The Infernals – The 2e book on the Infernals

The Broken-Winged Crane – MOAR CHARMS

The Compass of Celestial Directions Vol. V – Malfeas – A Guide to the Demon City

Cast:

• Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
• Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
• Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.

The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

What if at death you were imbued with new life and the power of a Solar and in exchange for serving the Underworld? Abyssals took that offer and look rad doing it. Chazz and Monica talk bleeding caste marks and soulsteel swords in this SUoE.

Abyssal Books:

• Compass of Celestial Directions, Vol IV – The Underworld – A guide to the home of the Abyssals
• Exalted: The Abyssals – 1e guide to the Abyssals
• Manual of Exalted Power: Abyssals – 2e guide to the Abyssals

Cast:

• Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
• Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
• Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.

The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

Do you want to be a master of esoteric martial arts where you can kick someone so hard they turn into a baby or their kidney falls out or maybe do a comedy of errors in the bureaucracy of Yu Shan? WHY NOT BOTH! Sidereals oversee the Loom of Fate and keep Creation running all without anyone really remembering who they are. Monica and Chazz walk through where the Five Score Fellowship has been as well as some speculation for how they may turn out in Third Edition.

Books!

• Manual of Exalted Power: Sidereals – 2e book on the Sidereals 
• Exalted: The Sidereals – 1e book on the Sidereals 
• Compass of Celestial Directions, Vol. III – Yu Shan – Book on the realm of the gods

Cast:

• Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan. 
• Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan. 
• Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.

The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser but Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

While the Solars claim to be the mightiest Exalts in Creation their partners, can certainly hold their own. Scattered during the Usurpation they plot revenge, build power, and forge their own destiny. Monica and Chazz talk about their themes of transformation, self-determination, and passion and what’s changed about them since 2e.

Books mentioned:

• Lunars – Fangs at the Gates (not yet released)
• Manual of Exalted Power: Lunars – The version where making beastfolk still required…ya know…

Other shows:

• The Story Told’s episode Episode 59: Lunars – Fangs at the Gate – a deep review of Lunars Fangs at the Gates with Chazz 
• Bonus Experience’s episode “BXP 3×05 – Fellas, is it Gay to Play RPGS? Games with Queer Themes“

Cast:

• Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
• Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
• Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.

The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser by Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

While the Solars were the generals during the uprising against the Primordials, the Dragon-Blooded were their soldiers. Empowered by the Elemental Dragons, embodiments of the elemental poles, the Dragon-Blooded have ruled the Realm and claimed the Threshold for almost eight centuries. Who are they like and what can they do? Monica and Chazz walk through their aspects, houses, and how they fit into Creation.

Other Shows:

• The Story Told, Dragon-Blooded Houses part 1
• The Story Told, Dragon-Blooded Houses part 2
• Dragon-blooded Actual Play in “The Fall of Jiara”

Books on the Dragon-Blooded:

• Dragon-Blooded: What Fire Has Wrought – 3rd Edition update to the Dragon-Blooded.
• The Realm – Book on the Scarlet Empire in 3rd Edition

Cast:

• Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
• Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
• Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.

The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser by Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

The Unconquered Sun is the mightiest of the Incarnae and his Exalts, the Solars, are the mightiest of the Exalted. What can they do and how do you play one? Monica and Chazz go over charms, castes, history, and agendas of the Solars and how to get started in playing them. 

Useful books:

• Exalted 3e Core – The core rulebook for Exalted
• The Realm – Setting for Exalted 3rd Edition
• Caste Book: Dawn – Generals and warriors 
• Caste Book: Night – Assassins and spies
• Caste Book: Twilight – Sorcerers and scholars
• Caste Book: Zenith – Priests and prophets
• Caste Book: Eclipse – Diplomats

Cast:

• Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
• Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
• Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.

The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser by Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.

So, we know what Exalted is, but where does it take place? Where did Creation come from? What kind of locations does it have? Monica and Chazz take you on a tour of the history of and geography of Creation and some of its more interesting denizens from beastmen to undead kaiju.

Map of Creation – A map with the ability to add distance measurements

Exalted 3rd Edition Core – A high-level overview of all of Creation

Dreams of the First Age – Box set outlining what Creation was like before the Usurpation

Brief history provided in Arms of the Chosen and in The Realm. The Realm also details the Blessed Isle. Stay tuned for Across the Eight Directions to get more details. In the mean time, the Compass of Terrestrial Directions series details the main regions of Creation as of Second Edition and the Compass of Celestial Directions series outlines regions outside Creation.

Welcome to the Systematic Understanding of Everything – an Exalted Podcast! In our first episode, hosts Monica and Chazz walk through what Exalted is and how you can get started playing it.Exalted is a high-energy game in a decidedly non-Western setting where you play one of the most powerful entities in all of Creation. In the core book, you were fashioned as a human weapon to kill those who created the gods but your destiny is again in your hands.

Host Inspirations:

• JRPGs
• Fire Emblem
• The Longest Day in Chang’an
• Final Fantasy XIII

Useful books:

• Exalted 3e Core – The core rulebook for Exalted
• The Realm – Setting for Exalted 3rd Edition

Cast:

• Monica – Developer for Exalted and longtime fan.
• Chazz – Writer for Exalted and also longtime fan.
• Terry – In no way related to Exalted, not yet a fan.

The opening theme is Return of the Solar Exalted, and the closing theme is The Sidereal Exalted – Lesser by Safe from Fanfare for the Chosen by James Semple and is used with permission.