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Abandon Quest


19 episodes


Synopsis:

A Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast, set in Waterdeep, the City of Splendor.


Language: English

Format: Audio RPG

RPG system: Dungeons & Dragons

Writing: Improvised

Genres: Fantasy

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Episodes:

Ep. 13 - "The Dragoon Saloon"

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 03:30:16 +0000

Join us for the grand opening of The Dragoon Saloon, here at the historic Trollskull Manor! On tonight’s agenda: Miz’ra searches for an elegant bounty. Zig works the room (and some hearts). Braden has something up his sleeve. Blitz inspects the card tables. ⁣
The third arc of Abandon Quest starts now!⁣

𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙋𝙇𝘼𝙔𝙀𝙍𝙎⁣
@dndjellybean as Blitz Avianosets⁣
@mikeatonic as Braden Stabbener⁣
@snagelart as Zig⁣
@thecarleequinn as Miz’ra Tistyn⁣
@donshotfirst as The Dungeon Master⁣

Produced by @donshotfirst & @mikeatonic

Original Theme Song⁣
@totallyfuturistic

Character & Album Illustration ⁣
@maidfetish

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘚𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘯 logo designed by @thecarleequinn & @mikeatonic

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Ep. 12 - "Night of the Wererat"

Wed, 19 May 2021 01:04:21 +0000

The spirits are restless in Waterdeep.

As Braden and Miz’ra settle in at Trollskull Manor, they are faced by a violent haunting, a plague of humanoid rats, and the greatest scourge of Waterdeep: the health inspector.


f e a t u r i n g

@bossjellybean as Blitz Avianosets

@mikeatonic as Braden Stabbener

@snagelart as Zig

@carleenamanzi as Miz’ra Tistyn

@donshotfirst as The Dungeon Master

Album & Character Illustration

@maidfetish

Original Theme Song

@totallyfuturistic

Edited by Donny Knowles & Mike Allen


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Ep. 11 - "The Haunting of Trollskull Manor"

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:54:46 +0000

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Ep. 10 - "Cat On A Hot Bird Roof"

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 04:00:00 +0000

It’s a shopping episode!

Zig and Lazarus head to the mysterious Many Cats Alley in search of answers about the Willing Whip while the gang finally explores Trollskull Alley. Braden haggles with a shady bird vendor. Blitz searches for a hangover cure. Miz’ra hunts for bargains. 


f e a t u r i n g

@bossjellybean as Blitz Avianosets

@mikeatonic as Braden Stabbener

@snagelart as Zig

@carleenamanzi as Miz’ra Tistyn

@jasonmimosa as Dungeon Master

Album & Character Illustration

@maidfetish

Original Theme Song

@totallyfuturistic


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Ep. 9 - "A Fistful of Fish Eyes"

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 06:50:45 +0000

Our party grapples with social hierarchy in the Jewel of the Sword Coast. Miz’ra meets a mentor. Braden gets advice from an old friend. Zig attempts to stay out of prison. Blitz makes it difficult.

Editor’s Note: Because we recorded these sections separately, Zig and Blitz’s section ended up coming in an hour longer than everyone else’s, and to fit the episode pacing I had to cut that hour out. As a humble apology, we’ll be releasing the first the hijinks of Blitz and Zig scamming their way to the front of the line as the first Abandon Sidequest, coming soon.

f e a t u r i n g

@dndjellybean as Blitz Avianosets
@mikeatonic as Braden Stabbener
@snagelart as Zig
@carleenamanzi as Miz’ra Tistyn
@jasonmimosa as The Dungeon Master

Album & Character Illustration
@maidfetish

Original Theme Song
@totallyfuturistic

Become A Patron!

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Ep. 8 - "Castle On The Sly"

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 23:14:49 +0000

Enter the Caslte Ward.

Our party heads to the illustrious Caslte Ward, pursuant of their own ends. Miz’ra discovers she's a fugitive and a role model. Braden races the sun and runs into some salty bandits. Zig is plagued by nightmares. Blitz her greatest challenge yet.

f e a t u r i n g

@bossjellybean as Blitz Avianosets

@mikeatonic as Braden Stabbener

@snagelart as Zig

@carleenamanzi as Miz’ra Tistyn

@jasonmimosa as Dungeon Master

Album & Character Illustration

@maidfetish

Original Theme Song

@totallyfuturistic


Become A Patron!

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RPGs

Black Lives Matter [BUNDLE]

National Police Accountability Project [BUNDLE]

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RPGCasts

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Reclaim The Block

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Anti-Racism Resources For White People

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Petitions

Justice for George Floyd

Justice for Ahmad Arbery

Justice for Belly Mujinga

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1619

About Race

Minority Korner


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AMA with Jenel Irene Lawson (Blitz Avianosets)

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 01:20:14 +0000

Hail and well met, listeners! This week we’re giving you a preview of the kind of content that will be exclusively available on our new Patreon, which you can join for as little as $3 a month.

We hope you enjoy this AMA with Jenel Irene Lawson, our very own Dragonborn rogue Blitz Avianosets. Hear about Jenel’s favorite campaign settings, the differences between her and her character, and the challenges of being an active player and dungeon master while being a full time mom.

Check out the video of this interview on Patreon, where you can see the excellent footage of Jenel’s IRL stealth check past her baby’s crib.

Follow Jenel on Instagram
@bossjellybean

Album & Character Illustration
@maidfetish

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THE FIGHT IS NOT OVER! Please follow, donate to, and signal boost the links below for the advancement of equality and civil rights.

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Black Lives Matter [BUNDLE]
National Police Accountability Project [BUNDLE]
NAACP Legal Defense Fund [BUNDLE]
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Black Lives Matter
NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund
Know Your Rights Camp
Resistance Funds Resource List
Reclaim The Block
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Education

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Anti-Racism Resources For White People
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Equal Justice Initiative

Petitions

Justice for George Floyd
Justice for Ahmad Arbery
Justice for Belly Mujinga

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1619
About Race
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Ep. 7 - "Breakfast at Equinox"

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 03:14:23 +0000

Twilight falls on Equinox Gardens.

After their thrilling victory over the Xanathar Guild, our party enjoys a little downtime. Though the threat against their lives has ended, the threat against their social lives has just begun! Blitz drowns her sorrows. Zig stumbles upon a mystery. Miz’ra gets theatrical. Braden has brunch.

f e a t u r i n g

@bossjellybean as Blitz Avianosets
@mikeatonic as Braden Stabbener
@snagelart as Zig
@carleenamanzi as Miz’ra Tistyn
@jasonmimosa as Dungeon Master

Album & Character Illustration
@maidfetish

Become A Patron!

Instagram


RPGs

Black Lives Matter [BUNDLE]
National Police Accountability Project [BUNDLE]
NAACP Legal Defense Fund [BUNDLE]
RPGCasts

Donate

Black Lives Matter
NAACP Legal Defense & Education Fund
Know Your Rights Camp
Resistance Funds Resource List
Reclaim The Block
American Civil Liberties Union

Education

Unicorn Riot
Anti-Racism Resources For White People
Race Forward
Equal Justice Initiative

Petitions

Justice for George Floyd
Justice for Ahmad Arbery
Justice for Belly Mujinga

Podcasts

1619
About Race
Minority Korner


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A Message From Abandon Quest

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 21:25:20 +0000

Hey, everybody.

Given the current climate, we do not feel right releasing an episode this week. Instead, Abandon Quest will be making a $300 donation to Black Lives Matter. In brief, we stand with the protestors, and support the call to reform. In the show notes, you’ll find the links to several charities that we’ll be updating as time goes on, as well as petitions and educational resources if you’re unable to donate financially.

We’ve also provided a link to RPGcasts.com, a website that highlights other actual play podcasts featuring players and game masters that are Black, Indigenous, Mixed Race, and/or People of Color.

Thank you for listening, and from all of us at Abandon Quest, don’t give up.

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Petitions
Justice for George Floyd
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Volo's Waterdeep Enchiridion - Ch. 3 - "Spellplagues & Splendors"

Fri, 15 May 2020 03:50:51 +0000

Welcome to Waterdeep, our City of Splendors!

This week, join world renown author Volothamp Geddarm as he walks you through history, exploring the cataclysms that nearly wiped Waterdeep (and all magic in existence) off the map. Special thanks to the Sword Coast Museum of Cynosure for allowing us to record on the premises.

Volo’s Waterdeep Enchiridion: A Visitor’s Guide to the City of Splendors is published by Tym Waterdeep Limited in association with the Fellowship of Innkeepers and the Fellowship of Carters and Coachmen.

**I, Volothamp Geddarm, verily attest to the veracity of the words spoken herein.

***Consider any antinomy, jactitation, mendacity, obloquy, pasquinade, parapraxis, traducement, or similar found in this document to be corrigendum, Address all claims of such to:

Abricade Fellswop
Solicitor 17 Mulgomir's Way,
Castle Ward
Waterdeep

✨ s t a r r i n g✨

Volothamp “Volo” Geddarm
@jasonmimosa

Professor Chip Melshimber
@mikeatonic

Scholar Annaliese Mythany
@snagelart

Diviner Yaphyll
@libbydigs

Album Art
@jasonmimosa

Music & Foley
TabletopAudio
Epidemic Sound

Follow us on instagram!
@abandonpodquest

Dungeons & Dragons, Volothamp Geddarm, Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, etc. are the intellectual property of @dndwizards, who we love.

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Ep. 6 - "Flay Well, My Lovely"

Sat, 02 May 2020 03:56:00 +0000

Blood runs under Waterdeep.

In the thrilling conclusion to our party’s first adventure, our intrepid villains find themselves in the heart of the Xanathar Guild, where a confrontation with an eldritch horror will change them forever. Blitz makes an abnormal friend. Zig finds their magic. Miz’ra gambles with her life. Braden finds a worthy adversary.

f e a t u r i n g

@bossjellybean as Blitz Avianosets
@mikeatonic as Braden Stabbener
@snagelart as Zig
@carleenamanzi as Miz’ra Tistyn
a n d
@jasonmimosa, your Dungeon Master

Album & Character Illustration
@maidfetish

Follow us on Instagram!
@abandonpodquest

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Volo's Waterdeep Enchiridion - Ch. 2 - "A Long History, In Brief"

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 03:54:27 +0000

(Part 1 available in “Ep. 5 - The Crown and the Flurry”)

Welcome to Waterdeep, our City of Splendors!

Tired of being stumped by your players on their way to a “Dragon Heist”? Wondering how to give yourself an “extra edge” negotiating your way into Blackstaff Tower? Trying to build a foundation for your new character’s emotionally intense roleplaying? Well, have I got a resource for you!

In this exciting new limited series, I, Volothamp Geddarm, invite you into the rich history of Waterdeep with a guided tour through the story of its founding, from its roots as an Elven Capital, to the towers of Mad Mages, to a war for its very soul.

“Volo’s Waterdeep Enchiridion: A Visitor’s Guide to the City of Splendors”, now available on the @abandpodquest feed, wherever you download podcasts.

Volo’s Waterdeep Enchiridion: A Visitor’s Guide to the City of Splendors is published by Tym Waterdeep Limited in association with the Fellowship of Innkeepers and the Fellowship of Carters and Coachmen.

**I, Volothamp Geddarm, verily attest to the veracity of the words spoken herein.

***Consider any antinomy, jactitation, mendacity, obloquy, pasquinade, parapraxis, traducement, or similar found in this document to be corrigendum, Address all claims of such to:

Abricade Fellswop
Solicitor 17 Mulgomir's Way,
Castle Ward
Waterdeep

✨ s t a r r i n g✨

Volothamp Geddarm
Aelinthaldaar Coronal
@jasonmimosa

Lord Ahghairon
@mikeatonic

Greynore Virtoris
Ancient Elves
@libbydigs

Album Art
@jasonmimosa

Music & Foley
TabletopAudio
Epidemic Sound

Dungeons & Dragons, Volothamp Geddarm, Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, etc. are the intellectual property of @dndwizards, who we love.

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Ep. 5 - "The Crown and the Flurry"

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 00:03:27 +0000

The Crown of Midas is gone.

The party reels from the theft of Blitz’s family vessel and uncovers the headquarters of one of Waterdeep’s deadly gangs. Blitz has a crisis. Zig wants a fight club. Miz’ra shoots her shot. Braden negotiates aggressively.

BONUS! Enjoy a preview of our new limited series, “Volo’s Waterdeep Enchirdion: A Visitor’s Guide to the City of Splendors”, coming soon to this very feed.

Follow us on Instagram @abandonpodquest.

C A S T

Mike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonic
Jenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybean
Sara Nagel is Zig @snagelart
Carleena Manzi is Miz’ra Tistyn @carleenamanzi

Donny Knowles is the DM @jasonmimosa

Album & Character Illustration
Jem @maidfetish

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Ep. 4 - "Neverember Nights"

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 02:53:00 +0000

The dark of night in Waterdeep. A nobleman with a tale to tell.

Just as they thought their search was over, our party discovers the Waterdavian noble Renaer Neverember, who seems even more out of place than they are. Blitz makes bank. Zig endorses dangerous plans. Miz’ra finds a clue. Braden is a patient mentor.

Follow us on Instagram @abandonpodquest.

Cast

Mike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonic

Jenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybean

Sara Nagel is Zig @snagelart

Carleena Manzi is @carleenamanzi

Donny Knowles is the DM @donshotfirst

Album & Character Art by Jem @maidfetish

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Ep. 3 - "Midnight At The Skewered Dragon"

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 04:22:23 +0000

Crime doesn’t pay in the City of Splendors.

After a disastrous encounter with the City Watch, the party takes refuge in a strange curiosity shop before finally making their way to the Skewered Dragon. Zig laments their situation. Blitz deals with a subordinate. Miz’ra makes a death save. Braden gets his sword wet.

Follow us on Instagram @abandonpodquest.

Cast

Mike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonic

Jenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybean

Sara Nagel is Zig @snagelart

Carleena Manzi is Miz’ra Tisyn @carleenamanzi

Donny Knowles is the DM @donshotfirst

Album & Character Art by Jem @maidfetish

Music

Nightborn by Vindsvept

Sneaky Jazz by Allen Grey
Swing Time
by Allen Grey
Dark Magic
by Allen Grey
Detective Jazz Man Blues
by Allen Grey
Jazz It Up
by Allen Grey

Lonesome West No Horses No Rain TabletopAudio
Docks District TabletopAudio
Waterkeep TabletopAudio
The Slaughtered Ox TabletopAudio
Medieval Library TabletopAudio
Abandoned Windmill TabletopAudio
Artist’s Garret TabletopAudio
The Underdark TabletopAudio

Detective Story Luca Francini
The Sailor Song AGsoundtrax

Sneaky Snitch Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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Ep. 2 - "Blood on the Streets"

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 00:11:28 +0000

A storm rolls into Waterdeep.

After slaying a troll in the Yawning Portal, a famous author makes an offer. Blitz receives a warning and formulates a plan. Zig navigates the law and throws their weight around. Miz’ra shoots her shot, for better or worse. Braden clashes with an old friend and also makes brunch plans.

Follow us on Instagram @abandonpodquest.

Cast

Mike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonic

Jenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybean

Sara Nagel is Zig @snagelart

Carleena Manzi is Miz’ra Tistyn @carleenamanzi

Donny Knowles is the DM @donshotfirst

Album & Character Art by Jem @maidfetish

Music

Sultry Big Band Jazz bdProductions

Pippin the Hunchback Kevin MacLeod
Stay the Course Kevin MacLeod
Celtic Impulse Kevin MacLeod
Moorland Kevin MacLeod

The Bog Standard TabletopAudio
Tavern Music TabletopAudio
Waterkeep TabletopAudio
Big Band Broadway Allen Grey

Never to Return by Vindsvept

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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Ep. 1 - "Waterdeep"

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 04:18:24 +0000

Welcome to Waterdeep, the City of Splendors.

Our “heroes” gather in the Yawning Portal Tavern to do business, when they are interrupted by a violent interloper. Braden makes an offer. Blitz makes a choice. Miz’ra finds a contact. Zig isn’t feeling well.

Follow us on Instagram @abandonpodquest.

Cast

Mike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonic
Jenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybean
Sara Nagel is Zig @snagelart
Carleena Manzi is Miz’ra Tistyn @carleenamanzi

Dungeon Master
Donny Knowles @donshotfirst

Album & Character Art by Jem @maidfetish

Music

The Bog Standard TabletopAudio
Tavern Music TabletopAudio

Nödår by Vindsvept
Chasing the Traitor by Vindsvept
Never to Return by Vindsvept

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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Ep. 0 - "Autumn"

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 03:21:19 +0000

It is Autumn in Waterdeep.

An immortal Barbarian finds “dinner” in the dead of night. A Dragonborn Captain faces peril on her own ship. A mysterious Drow clashes with kindness. A club owning Eladrin hides the evidence.

Follow us on Instagram @abandonpodquest

Cast

Mike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonic
Jenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybean
Sara Nagel is Zig @snagelart
Carleena Manzi is Miz’ra Tistyn @carleenamanzi

Donny Knowles is the DM @donshotfirst

Album & Character Art

Jem @maidfetish

Music

Lonesome West No Horses No Rain TabletopAudio
Halfling Festival TabletopAudio
Fishing Village (Music Only) TabletopAudio
Down by the Sea TabletopAudio
The River Town TabletopAudio
The Royal Salon TabletopAudio
The Bog Standard TabletopAudio
Tavern Music TabletopAudio

Medieval Fair Allen Grey
Gypsy Swing Allen Grey
Swing That Thing
Allen Grey

Pirates in Neverland Marco Belloni

Folk Round Kevin MacLeod
Tango De Manzana Kevin MacLeod
Our Story Begins Kevin MacLeod
Teller of Tales Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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Meet the Party! (Character Introductions)

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 00:34:31 +0000

Welcome to Abandon Quest! This episode is an out of character introduction to the player characters that will be featured in our campaign, set in Waterdeep, the City of Splendor!

This is going live at the same time as Episode 0: “Autumn”, which largely accomplishes the same thing, so if you’d rather jump right into the narrative then feel free to skip this. Otherwise, enjoy getting to know our players, and thank you for listening!

Follow us on Instagram @abandonpodquest

Cast

Mike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonic
Jenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybean
Sara Nagel is Zig @snagelart
Carleena Manzi is @carleenamanzi
Donny Knowles is the DM @donshotfirst

Album & Character Art
Jem @maidfetish

Music
Halfling Festival TabletopAudio
Folk Round Kevin MacLeod
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Direct MP3 link