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The Tantalus Tales



Synopsis:

The Tantalus Tales is a real-play Dungeons and Dragons podcast following the adventures of three unlikely heroes as they solve mysteries, make goofs, and save the universe!


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Episodes:

Ep.1 | Gnome Sweet Gnome

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 04:35:25 -0600

Meet our three Heroes as they answer the call for aid, and inspect the mysteries surrounding the little town of Daggernan.

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Ep.2 | Better Gnomes and Gardens

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 11:54:26 -0600

In Episode Two of The Tantalus Tales, our heroes come face to face with a half-orc, snag a drink at the local pub, put on their detective hats, and discover that not everything is as it seems in the small town of Daggernan.  Enjoy "Better Gnomes and Gardens"!

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Ep.3 | A Flash of Feathers and Fur

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 03:34:05 -0600

Our heroes follow a lead North out of town and get a feel for the local wildlife as the adventure continues in Episode 3: A Flash of Feathers and Fur, enjoy!

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Ep.4 | Occam's Rapier

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 13:46:26 -0600

After a run in with the local wildlife, our heroes find themselves sneaking through the fortress of some less than savory characters.

 

Enjoy episode four of The Tantalus Tales: Occam's Rapier!

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Ep.4.5 | A Tale Between Two Chapters

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:54:34 -0600

In between Chapter 1 and 2, take some time to reminisce about the events of Chapter 1 with the cast of The Tantalus Tales, and listen in as they level up Bakar, Orenthil, and Tee to level 4.  *Spoiler Alert, as we do discuss events in the first four episodes during the banter section, I highly recommend not beginning with this episode Thank you, and enjoy!

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Ep.5 | A Janitor's Nightmare

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 07:38:03 -0600

In episode 5 of The Tantalus Tales, our heroes find themselves far from home. Join them as they meet a new cast of characters and piece together the events from the end of Chapter 1.  Enjoy "A Janitor's Nightmare".

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Ep.6 | Does The Wind Even Lift?

Wed, 08 May 2019 12:05:05 -0600

In episode 6 of The Tantalus Tales, our heroes meet with some interesting characters as Rouge shows them around the station. Enjoy Episode 6: Does The Wind Even Lift? 

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Ep.7 | Dream Team Vs. Team Two

Wed, 22 May 2019 12:04:26 -0600

Bakar, Orenthil, and Tee square off with Chaz, Agnostos, and Dazzledrid in the Tantalus Institute's Sparring Ring in this episode of The Tantalus Tales. Enjoy "Dream Team Vs. Team Two"

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Ep.8 | Pun and Games

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 13:18:26 -0600

Join Bakar, Orenthil, and Tee as they settle into their new living arrangements and take off on their first adventure as members of the elite Rectifiers. Enjoy Episode 8: Pun and Games

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Ep.9 | Trust Fall

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:08:45 -0600

Join Bakar, Orenthil, and Tee as they defend a pair of miners from bandits, and meet up with the owner of the Great River Mining Company. Enjoy Episode 9 of The Tantalus Tales, "Trust Fall"

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Ep.10 | Oh, We're The Canaries

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 19:48:45 -0600

Join Bakar, Orenthil, and Tee as they delve into the Tropium mines, investigate what's scaring the miners, and gain some unexpected allies. Enjoy Episode 10, "Oh, We're the Canaries"

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Ep.11 | Stop Poaching My Acolytes

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:40:36 -0600

Join Bakar, Orenthil, and Tee as they meet a God and wrestle with the idea of creating Geopolitical turmoil in Episode 11 of The Tantalus Tales "Stop Poaching My Acolytes"! Enjoy!

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Ep.12 | Have You Heard Of Mushrooms?

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 05:05:28 -0600

Join Bakar, Orenthil, and Tee as they defend the Shellians, confront Zebos, and learn some things aren't what they seem. Enjoy the Chapter 2 finale "Have You Heard Of Mushrooms!"

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Ep. 12.5 | A Tale Between Two Chapters II

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 14:38:41 -0600

Take a break from the story to sit back and look back at the previous chapters with Bakar, Orenthil, and Tee as they level up to Lv.5 and answer some of your questions. Enjoy our Tale Between Two Chapters II!

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Ep. 13 | Wake Up

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 20:41:51 -0600

Jump into the 3rd Chapter of The Tantalus Tales as Bakar, Orenthil, and Tee return from their first mission, and come face to face with a new challenge... Enjoy episode 13 "Wake Up." 

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Ep. 13.5 | Wake Up Bloopers

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 22:54:47 -0600

Even in the most serious of times, Bakar, Orenthil, and Tee cannot resist goofing off. Enjoy these goofs that didn't make the final cut of the episode as to keep with a more somber tone.  There are spoilers for Ep.13 Wake Up. Enjoy!

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Ep. 14| Smartest Tool in the Shed

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:00:06 -0600

Three weeks have passed since the emotional events of "Wake Up", follow Bakar, Orenthil, and Tee as they recount the passed time, and score some neat stuff. Enjoy Ep.14 "Smartest Tool in the Shed".

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Ep.14.5 | Smartest Tool Behind The Scenes

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:27:45 -0600

Join us for a bit of cut Behind the Scenes action from Episode 14 "Smartest Tool In The Shed" Enjoy!

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Ep. 15| At Least They're Not Furbies

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 22:18:23 -0600

Bakar, Orenthil, and Tee race to the aid of Hawthorne and the citizens of the Tantalus Institute against a horde of demonic winged beasties. Enjoy "At Least They're Not Furbies"!

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Ep.16| Everything's Going To Be Okay Meow

Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:44:15 -0600

After defending Hawthorne and the Institute from a fiendish invasion, join our heroes as they get a glimpse into Hawthorne's past before heading off on their next mission as Rectifiers. Enjoy Ep. 16 "Everything's Going To Be Okay Meow"!

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Ep.17| 30 Rats in a Trench Coat

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 21:50:03 -0600

Fresh on the heels of their newest mission, Bakar, Orenthil, Tee, and Yanko head to Malatar to begin investigating the disease plaguing the area. Strap in and enjoy "30 Rats in a Trench Coat"

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Ep. 18 | I Wanna Be Sedated

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 13:52:54 -0600

Join Bakar, Oren, Tee, and Yanko as they continue their examination of Malaton, and attempt to get to the bottom of the mystery surrounding the town. Enjoy Ep. 18 "I Wanna Be Sedated"!

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Ep. 19| Let's Get This Shindig Started

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 18:37:52 -0600

Bakar, Orenthil, and Tee are greeted by a familiar face to make due on an owed debt. Enjoy Ep.19 "Let's Get This Shindig Started"!

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Ep. 20| Grab The Bull By The Horns

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:06:56 -0600

Join Bakar, Orenthil, and Tee as they delve into the mausoleum in search of Vern's requested item. Enjoy Ep.20 "Grab the Bull by the Horns!"

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Ep. 21| Herd of Cats

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:53:53 -0600

Join Bakar, Orenthil, and Tee as they return from their side quest from Vern and continue trying to figure out what exactly is happening to the Felis of this world. Enjoy Ep.21 "Herd of Cats!"

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Ep.22| Knee Deep

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 02:48:04 -0600

Join Bakar, Oren, Tee, and Yanko as they search for the remaining Felis prisoners, and run into a familiar face with a dark secret. Enjoy Episode 22 “Knee Deep”!

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Ep. 23| What A Ride Brother

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:07:26 -0600

Join Bakar, Oren, Tee, and Yanko as they come face to face with Harold of Harold's Holistic Healing Hut and uncover the secret he was willing to kill to keep. Enjoy episode 23, "What A Ride Brother!"

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Ep.24| Erasing The Evidence

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 07:33:22 -0600

As an alarm rings out, a poor Felis is wounded. What do these strange vials do? Who was that masked figure? Join Bakar, Oren, Tee, and Yanko as they try to find these answers and more in "Erasing The Evidence". 

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Ep.25| A Tale Between Two Chapters III

Sun, 13 Dec 2020 10:27:20 -0600

Join us for our third installment of A Tale Between Two Chapters where we level up Bakar, Oren, and Tee to level 6. Join our heroes as they recount their adventures with the townsfolk at the Striped Dragon's Roost!

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Ep. 26| Stealthing Through The Snow

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 13:16:30 -0600

As our heroes celebrate a warm reception from their latest mission, they’re met by Vern who has a chilly request for them. Join Bakar, Oren, Tee, and Yanko as they bundle up and head for the… North Pole? Enjoy Ep. 26 “Stealthing Through The Snow!”

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Ep. 27| One Elf Open Slay

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 10:55:33 -0600

Our heroes come face to face with an 8’ tall yeti and his copper bearded dwarf handler. As they try to infiltrate the North Pole fortress they come across a… less than jolly figure in Episode 27 of The Tantalus Tales, “One Elf Open Slay.” Enjoy!

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Ep.28| Slashing All The Way

Fri, 01 Jan 2021 12:51:02 -0600

After Bakar's close shave with Sandy Klaus, he shows our heroes a secret stairway to take on Nick, who's hiding his own chilly secret. Enjoy "Slashing All The Way!"

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Ep. 29| Roll to Destroy Something Beautiful

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0600

After returning from the "North Pole", our heroes spend some time on the Institute. Bakar, builds a Snow Bug Bear, and we discover something about our favorite Scientific Tabaxi. Enjoy Ep.29 of the Tantalus Tales, "Roll to Destroy Something Beautiful".

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Ep.30| Time To Push Buttons

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0600

As our heroes learn of Nikola's sadness, they decide a surprise party is in order. When you put Bakar, Orenthil, Tee, Ice, and Yanko in charge of throwing a party, what could possibly go wrong? Find out and enjoy Ep.30 of The Tantalus Tales, "Time To Push Buttons"!

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Ep.31| A Can of Worms

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 08:05:10 -0600

Bakar, Oren, Tee, Ice, and Yanko receive gifts from Vern. Nikola discusses his family, and our heroes ponder what really happens when you're teleported. Enjoy Ep.31 "A Can of Worms"!

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Ep.32| Creatures in the Night

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 13:22:24 -0600

Our heroes take their first steps onto a new world that isn't quite as advertised in the dossier. Almost immediately they realize something's wrong. Follow Bakar, Oren, Tee, Ice, and Yanko into the dark as they find out what's lurking out there in the shadows. Enjoy Ep.32 "Creatures in the Night".

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Ep.33| Dice Storm

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:25:09 -0600

Our heroes are rescued and subsequently joined by a clan of Yuan-ti who require assistance in dealing with a problem of their own. Join Bakar, Oren, Tee, Ice, and Yanko as they venture to the spiral tower in "Dice Storm".

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