Roads Uncharted
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Creator: Daxara
Fantasy Audio RPG
Synopsis:
Thousands of children have gone missing during a festival, without a clue as to what happened. Meanwhile, a mysterious order rises to power in the wake of the destruction they cause. Are these events related? Or are they merely two events with unforeseen consequences? Roads Uncharted is a three-time award nominated actual play podcast using the Genesys RPG system by Fantasy Flight Games, set in a homebrew fantasy world. In this episodic podcast, join the players and GM Dax as they try to solve this mystery and find their place in a world where gods meddle in the lives of mortals.
Format: Audio RPG
RPG system: GENESYS
Writing: Improvised
Genres: Fantasy
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Sat, 29 Mar 2025 03:30:00 +0000
CW: This episode deals with character death. While we discuss these things above table and feel safe exploring them, we realize this might be difficult for some audience members. Please skip 47:15 to 49:42 if this would be triggering for you. As always, your safety and enjoyment is important to us.
With the doors locked and nowhere to escape, the party hears a crackle of lightning and suddenly The Dragon stands before them in the dining hall. Implying he doesn’t consider them a threat, he asks the group if they’re willing to surrender and make things easy on everyone. The party, of course, turns down the opportunity so The Dragon summons four terrifying looking minions before teleporting out of the room.
Eight attempts to summon a giant Eight Junior, but their magic seems ineffective and the summon fails. One of the creatures shifts into a mirror image of Eight, complete with a spoon. Unfortunately, a single attack downs Eight and knocks them unconscious. Another creature shifts into the form of a shaggy, black-furred wolf and then lunges, attacking Faerlin. Seeing that one of them landed in the soup trap, Trix takes a shot and strikes true.
The other two shift into mirror images of Faerlin and Trix, complete with matching weapons, and they make their attacks on the rest of the party. Trix takes an arrow to the shoulder, Faerlin and Rou fighting as hard as they can but taking more than they’re giving out. It isn’t long before Faerlin falls unconscious as well, but it is Rou that suffers the greatest defeat.
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Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:30:00 +0000
With the alarm ringing through the fortress, the group makes a dash for the barracks. On their way, they’re nearly caught by guards rushing down the hallway past their hiding spot. The alarm eventually shuts off and the party continues on toward the barracks. When they arrive, Rou and Trix start to sift through the supplies for uniforms and equipment, while Eight follows Faerlin to the hallway to keep an eye on him. Trix does their best to assure Eight that Faerlin has not betrayed them, but Eight has their doubts.
Faerlin catches Eight watching him, and does their best to convince Eight that he has done nothing wrong. He asks Eight for cooperation before joining the others in rifling through the barracks. The party plans their next steps, deciding it might be best to head to the dungeon since that’s the likely location of the children. As they take a shortcut through the dining hall, they’re cut off from escape as gates drop to block the doors.
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Sat, 15 Mar 2025 03:30:00 +0000
Faerlin has convinced the guards to drop their weapons under the guise of a “training exercise”, so Eight takes Jimothy and Bessie down to the stables where they should be safe from harm. While they’re gone, Rou unintentionally undermines Faerlin’s deception when he reveals he and the others have not been hired for any purpose, training or otherwise. Realizing the reality of the situation, one of the guards tackles Rou.
Eight returns to find Trix and Rou battling the guards and Faerlin merely standing off to the side, watching. They gasp, draw their weapon and point it at Faerlin as they accuse him of luring them here under false pretenses. Eight casts a spell to draw Faerlin closer and forces them to lay belly flat on the floor, holding them while Rou and Trix deal with the guards. Eventually the spell ends and Faerlin stands, their eyes pleading with Eight and finally turning to anger.
In an attempt to reveal no ill will, Faerlin tosses a dagger at a guard attempting to escape while Trix tries to convince them that Faerlin is on their side. Eight gives in a bit, agreeing to help Trix and Rou but announces to Faerlin they won’t forget what happened. As Rou beats one guard into surrender, the other pulls an alarm with his dying actions.
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Sat, 8 Mar 2025 04:30:00 +0000
Trix and Faerlin, having met no resistance, head off toward the barracks. Sneaking through the fortress, they are able to avoid detection and arrive at their destination surprised to find Rou and Eight aren’t there yet. They wait for a bit before going off to search for their companions. Meanwhile, Rou and Eight have been surrounded by guards. Looking around the room, Rou notices that there is a large chandelier above and cuts the rope to try and trap their potential captors.
One guard is trapped by the chandelier, leaving Rou and Eight to engage the remaining guards in combat. Trix and Faerlin soon round the corner and Trix immediately joins in on the fight. The party’s attacks seem ineffective, but they’re able to dodge the retaliation from the guards. When one of them lunges at Eight with a halberd and missteps, Faerlin takes the opportunity to hold a knife to his throat and stall the fight.
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Sat, 1 Mar 2025 04:30:00 +0000
As the party watches the guards march from the fortress below, they discuss their plans for infiltration. Faerlin offers a few options: directly up the treacherous path to the front door, through the servant’s entrance, or a secret passageway around the back. All options have their benefits and risks, but none seem the obvious best choice. Deciding it would be best to consider their options while they make their way down, the group attempts to avoid the guards’ gaze. However, Jimothy halts suddenly and causes Eight to lose their footing. Chunks of rock tumble down the side of the cliff, soon followed by the sound of a trumpet. Eight quickly reacts and summons an illusory mountain goat in the hope of disguising the true source of the rockfall.
They notice that the doors of the fortress open again, revealing a second contingent of guards heading down the path. Feeling they’ve avoided being spotted for now, they quicken their pace. Deciding to split up, Faerlin provides a rough sketch of the interior to Rou and Eight, who will be heading the back way near the guards’ barracks while Faerlin and Trix head through the front. The two groups make their way in, albeit with mixed results.
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Sat, 8 Feb 2025 04:30:00 +0000
CW: This episode references miscarriages and the grief associated with them. While this is implied to have happened off screen, we take your safety and enjoyment seriously. Skip 02:55 to 03:31, 07:45 to 8:08 and 10:58 to 11:12 if this would be triggering to you.
Join Dax as she shares another story from the War of Seven Hells. This is the fifth and final in a series of short episodes that give a peek into what was going on hundreds of years before the show begins.
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Transcript by Dax
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S5 Bonus 5: Marla's Last Stand
Sat, 25 Jan 2025 04:30:00 +0000
CW: This episode references violence, hanging corpses, harm to children and death. While much of this is implied to have happened off screen, we take your safety and enjoyment seriously. Please listen at your own discretion.
Join Dax as she shares another story from the War of Seven Hells. This is the fourth in a series of short episodes that give a peek into what was going on hundreds of years before the show begins.
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Transcript by Dax
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Sat, 11 Jan 2025 04:30:00 +0000
CW: needles at 4:51
Join Dax as she shares a story from the War of Seven Hells. This is the third in a series of short episodes that give a peek into what was going on hundreds of years before the show begins.
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Transcript by Dax
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Sat, 4 Jan 2025 04:30:00 +0000
CW: violence, murder, interrogation, blood and suicide
Join Dax as she shares a story from the War of Seven Hells. This is the second in a series of short episodes that give a peek into what was going on hundreds of years before the show begins.
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Transcript by Dax
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Sat, 28 Dec 2024 04:30:00 +0000
CW: Emotional abuse, talk of war and violence
Join Dax as she shares a story from the War of Seven Hells. This is the first in a series of short episodes that give a peek into what was going on hundreds of years before the show begins.
Thank you all so much for sticking with us!! We can't wait to be back early next year.
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Transcript by Dax
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S5 Bonus 1: The Return of the Talkback
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 04:30:00 +0000
Join Wren, Kappa, Sebastian and Dax as they recap Season Five and talk about the latest season’s highlights, regrets, and their wishes for Season Six.
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S5 E30: Where the Dragon Waits
Sat, 14 Sep 2024 03:30:00 +0000
CW: This episode includes references to rotting corpses and gore. Please skip 5:41 to 6:00, 7:04 to 7:14 and 16:42 to 16:59 if this would be triggering for you, as your safety and enjoyment are very important to us.
Rou walks further down the hall to try and determine what happened to his friends, falling through the trap in the process. However, he is able to slide down more gracefully and avoid falling into the large pile at the base of the trap. The group lights a few lanterns and discovers they’re in an oubliette, and many other previous victims can be seen in various states of decay. Faerlin, retching at the sight and smell, expresses he’s been misinformed as to the true purpose of the passageway.
They begin searching through the muck in an attempt to find a weakness or hidden exit. Rou notices a loose brick towards the back and works to set it free. They attempt to break through the wall a few times but are unsuccessful until Trix shoots an arrow and makes it explode. To hide their escape from their enemies, Eight summons a silencing barrier before they do so.
The group pushes forward and eventually finds a door with a barred window, where on the other side appears to be the dragon’s sleeping chamber. Faerlin knows they can get out of the passage if they can just sneak by the beast and get to the other side of the room. Their attempt seems successful until Faerlin, who had stayed behind to watch the dragon, calls out for them to run.
They are able to escape, though barely. When the dragon abandons the search, they follow the new path until they find themselves in sunlight. Looking at a cavern below, Eight and Rou recognize the image they saw all those weeks ago in Liam’s manor. The sight of another dragon perched in the distance prompts a revelation from Faerlin, moments before an eerie green light shoots up from the stronghold and a contingent of guards begins marching out the door.
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Sat, 7 Sep 2024 03:30:00 +0000
With Tindal gone, Faerlin begins to search for the hidden door within the stone column. Rou and Eight help in the search while Trix is forced to rest and work on bandaging their wounds. Realizing they could make this easier, Eight summons a little dust devil construct to help search and they name it “Back Door Friend”. Meanwhile, Rou climbs up the column to see if there is anything at the top. When he arrives, he finds an abandoned bird nest and takes a moment to admire the view before heading back down.
Back Door Friend finds a hidden crevice and slips into it, removing the blockage to reveal a key. Realizing they can finally help, Trix slowly makes their way over and is able to pick the lock. The column shakes and a door slides sideways to reveal a passageway down. The group makes their way down, abandoning the busted cart, and eventually encounters a series of murals. It doesn’t take them long to figure out the secret to opening them, and two murals pop open to reveal a larger, still dark, passageway. Feeling confident, they continue forward. Suddenly, Rou finds himself alone as the rest of the group - including Bessie and Jimothy - fall through the floor and disappear from sight.
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Sat, 31 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000
Rou, Trix and Eight are elated to discover Tindal has one of the Seven Swords with him. However, their excitement is short lived when they find out the bracelet has been cursed to be permanently attached to Tindal’s wrist. As further details arise about his predicament, the group realizes it was The Dragon that cursed Tindal. Eight offers to try and break the curse, and as their magic washes over Tindal the bracelet comes loose.
As the bracelet slips off his wrist, Tindal becomes ravenous and tries some bread but he immediately regurgitates. His need to feed overpowers him and he feeds off Eight’s magic, hurting his new friend in the process. Embarrassed and saddened, Tindal races off into the dark desert without Blip. While Trix works to help Eight, Rou grabs Blip and runs off after Tindal. Rou is able to convince Tindal to come back to the group and offers some helpful advice.
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Sat, 24 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000
The group is weary, beaten down and hungry. Preparations for camp are being made when unexpectedly a Gnome shows up. His name is Tindal and he claims he can eat magic. At first, Eight is worried the bread they conjured has been destroyed but Trix is able to verify it is still tasty. Over a meal of desert fruit, magic bread and overcooked scorpion, they learn about Tindal’s abilities.
He recounts how he came to be a magic eater, how it ostracized him from his family and what his current situation is. When he explains how it seems to be connected to the bracelet he wears, the party realizes that it might be significantly more than just mere jewelry. Their suspicions are confirmed when Rou hears the voice from inside.
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Sat, 17 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000
The creature chasing Trix and Faerlin has revealed itself to be a giant worm with sharp teeth. As the group engages, they realize that it’s a little hardier than a worm should be and its strikes are even deadlier. Faerlin climbs up the worm to make their attack, which leaves Trix open to attack. It takes the first opportunity to chomp down, enclosing Trix in its jaws.
The group gives the creature everything they have as they try to take it down and eventually are successful. As Trix climbs out of the mouth, they notice Faerlin working hard to remove some of the spikes off its back. Faerlin explains that the spikes are worth a lot of money and he plans to use them to compensate Regi for his service and silence on what he knows. Unfortunately, when Trix tries to help salvage them, they pass out from their wounds.
Eight and Rou are able to revive them enough so they can make it the rest of the way to the bird’s head stone. There they say farewell to Regi, and Faerlin makes a small sacrifice on behalf of Trix.
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Sat, 10 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000
The group has finally reached the end of the Cragsward Mountain range after a week of travel. Seeing their goal off in the distance, Faerlin pushes the group a little further before suggesting a short break since it’ll be another full day’s travel before they reach the rock that looks like a bird’s skull. Unfortunately, they find their water supplies are gone. Eight is able to conjure water but the sound of it trickling sends Faerlin off into the desert.
When Trix goes to look for them, they find he’s in a sandy pit pulling fruit off a strange green plant. Trix climbs down to assist and when the pair try to leave they discover that something is under the sand. They make a run for it, but the thing chases after them. Sharp spikes are seen popping out of the sand periodically, and it isn’t long before the creature shows itself entirely.
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Sat, 3 Aug 2024 03:30:00 +0000
With the scorpions vanquished, the group takes a moment to collect their thoughts. Faerlin is adamant about apologizing to Trix for missing his shot, despite their assurance that they’re not mad. Regi helps Rou carry Eight closer to camp, and the pair work to restore the unconscious construct. Once that is taken care of, Regi turns his sights on Trix and reveals how shocked they are about Trix’s true identity.
Trix admits their relation to the old Emperor, and even shares their true goal of assassinating him. Regi very bluntly points out that chasing the Emperor with little to no equipment, and no money, is a poor decision and admonishes Trix for their lack of planning. Regi and Trix then begin to argue about money, including Faerlin’s compensation as well as Regi’s, which goes nowhere. Things eventually settle down enough for Rou and Faerlin to take up watch once again.
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 03:30:00 +0000
CW: This episode deals with fighting giant scorpions and there are some descriptions in detail of their anatomy. If this would be triggering for you, please skip 31:56 to 32:07, 33:28 to 33:39, 37:04 to 37:32, 47:03 to 47:18 and 53:30 to 54:02. Your safety and enjoyment are important to us.
Trix and Regi’s conversation is interrupted by Faerlin, who has come to take their turn at watch. They sit and carve a piece of wood while Rou tries to ply him with questions. Rou’s curiosity is met with Faerlin’s assurance that he’s not like most servants and is more than capable. They promise Rou that even if they never get paid, he’ll be loyal and will serve Trix so long as it takes, even unto death. When Faerlin leaves to get a higher vantage point, Rou notices Regi has been watching and listening the whole time.
Remembering what Regi had said earlier about dreams, Rou takes a moment to see if he can learn more about the dream that Eight had all those weeks ago. As the conversation continues he realizes perhaps it would be best for Regi and Eight to chat about this directly. When the conversation turns to Regi and Trix’s past, Rou lets Trix’s recent revelation slip and quickly realizes his error. The awkward silence between them is interrupted by a rumble at their feet and the group is forced to deal with one of the desert’s many dangers.
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Sat, 20 Jul 2024 03:30:00 +0000
As the ship continues to burn and crumble on the mountainside, Trix introduces Regi to the rest of their current group. In turn, Regi reveals that the mayor from Sparrow’s Landing has put out an open contract for their deaths. He tells them that while she doesn’t plan to go through with the contract now, they warn them that if he doesn’t do something the contract will remain open and will have to deal with worse foes down the road. Eight offers to give him their finger as “proof”, but the party decides they have some time to work out a plan as Regi will need to accompany them for a while before they can leave the desert.
The party, plus Regi, set up camp for the evening. Eight uses some magic to repair most of the damage to the cart before getting instructions on sleeping from Regi. Seeing their excitement to try it out, the rest of the group divides into pairs for watch. Trix and Regi take the first watch, and use the time to catch up on what they’ve been up to since they parted ways. While overall the conversation is pleasant, Trix brings up an uncomfortable and potentially problematic flaw in Eight’s plan to give up a finger.
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Sat, 13 Jul 2024 03:30:00 +0000
After gathering some new supplies, the group begins their trek into the desert. The day is spent following the mountain range, each member of the party prodding Faerlin for details on how to find the hideout. Eventually Faerlin caves, offering up a landmark to look for. Just as they decide to set up camp, the wind begins to blow and a shadow above them blocks out the sun.
The shadow is caused by a large metal airship and Trix notices the symbol on the ship belongs to the Bloodbeards, a guild that once rivaled their own Onyx Serpent. A voice calls out, asking if they’re coming from Sparrow’s Landing. Though Eight confirms this is accurate, Rou and Trix tell them to make a run for it. Despite their best efforts, their escape fails when the ship fires and disables the cart. The fight carries on for some time, Eight Jr making an appearance and Trix blasting the engines. However, when Eight casts a mirror image spell and several images of Trix appear around the cart, the pilot’s response leaves everyone surprised.
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Sat, 6 Jul 2024 03:30:00 +0000
As the fire rages at the outpost, Rou and Trix take a moment to catch Eight up with what they’ve missed the last week or so. It quickly becomes apparent that, aside from a memory gap, Eight now also is having trouble functioning despite their assurance that they feel fine. Trix comes clean about their history with the Emperor, the group’s most recent encounter with The Dragon, and what they did to try and bring Eight back.
When they rejoin the group, it’s obvious to Indy & Co that Eight is no longer Amara, which prompts Rou and Trix to come clean about what they know regarding their friend’s situation. Sierra is less than pleased and is adamant that they can’t help the trio now, especially with their equipment and food stores gone. Dassana proposes that perhaps they can keep in touch and regroup when the party is ready to go rescue the children, as they still wish to help with that.
Once the fire dies down, the group sifts through the ash and rubble hoping to find some of their equipment. They’re able to reclaim some of their goods, but their cash and food stores are lost. When they’re ready to part ways, Trix notices Faerlin watching them. They ask them to tag along and, as is their duty, Faerlin agrees.
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Sat, 29 Jun 2024 03:30:00 +0000
The group has cleared the blaze that rages within the cavern. The remaining guards are running around trying to salvage what they can in the enclosed outer areas, but it’s only a matter of time before that goes up in flames as well. The group stops in the middle of the chaos to try and bring Eight back to consciousness, unaware of whose personality might arise. As Trix tries to open the paneling, Rou pushes them away at first. Trix pushes forward and begins to examine Eight’s darkwood core. They eventually find a series of strange grooves but realize they have no tools.
Sierra volunteers to go looking for the cart and their equipment, dragging Indy with her, leaving Rou and Trix to have a moment of privacy. As the pair slowly drag the construct’s body along in the search for their belongings, Trix comes clean with their true identity. The conversation is tense, Rou revealing hurt and betrayal at Trix’s decision to keep their secret from their friends.
The cart is found but the group finds that it has been ransacked, some of their cash and food stores gone along with some minor equipment pieces. As the fire begins to climb along the dry wood fence toward them, Sierra encourages everyone to leave and examine their belongings later. They heed her warnings, Rou driving the cart as Trix fiddles with the mechanisms on Eight’s form.
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Sat, 22 Jun 2024 03:30:00 +0000
CW: This episode involves a PC being brought to zero wounds. While we discussed this and have safety tools in place, we want to make sure your listening experience is as enjoyable as possible. Please skip 17:01 to 18:17 if this would be triggering for you. There is also a gory description of an arm being chopped off from 23:53 to 23:59, please skip this if it would be triggering.
Rou and Anaan make their way through the outpost toward the source of the scream. They come upon the sight of Trix on a dais with the Emperor and The Dragon, the rest of the party standing in front of a pit and surrounded by guards. Anaan sneaks up to the dais as The Dragon summons a staff. The Dragon tells Trix to pay attention to what they do to traitors. Even after the hit she has taken, Amara still manages a snide comment in the Emperor’s direction.
The Dragon casts a spell, suffocating Amara until their form drops to the ground. Seeing this, Rou rushes up to the crowd and stands over Amara’s limp form. Trix uses the distraction to shoot an arrow at the pit, the blast from the rune forcing dust into the air and obscuring Rou and the others. As a fight breaks out, The Dragon lashes out to catch Trix at the throat, but his attempt is thwarted when Anaan cuts off his arm. When The Dragon and Emperor flee, the party uses the chaos to escape the outpost.
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Sat, 15 Jun 2024 03:30:00 +0000
Trix is forced to change into more elegant clothing more befitting their station before having a private meeting with the Emperor. He asks about their journey, how they arrived at the outpost and what they desire from this meeting. Seemingly satisfied with Trix’s answers, the Emperor and The Dragon escort Trix to a small amphitheater to deal with some trespassers.
Back in the cells, the rest of the party learns that Anaan’s companions have already been executed. They were caught due to an ill-timed hand gesture change. Before they can learn more, Amara is retrieved by two guards with a menacing prod-like instrument. Rou fakes a heart attack but the guards ignore him. One by one the others are collected, until finally Rou and Anaan are left. When Rou’s cell opens he takes the opportunity to take the guards down by shifting into his wolf form. As he exits the holding area, he hears a loud and painful scream in the distance.
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Sat, 8 Jun 2024 03:30:00 +0000
Locked in cells, Amara and Rou quickly realize the mysterious prisoner is one of the Sultan’s spies. Their equipment and weapons have been confiscated, although the contents of Amara’s gauntlets have been spared. She takes one of the tools out and attempts to pick the lock, but fails. Dassana offers to do the same with one of her hairpins but also finds she is unable to free herself. When the spy, named Anaan, shares that only one guard comes down for feeding time, the group hatches a plan to attack the guard, grab the keys and escape.
Meanwhile, Trix continues to clean under Faerlin’s watchful gaze. When Trix asks how long he plans to stay, Faerlin admits they’re surprised Trix didn’t already know. He shares that “The Dragon” often visits all the locations to make sure everything is as it should be and things are progressing according to plan. Dawn arrives and Faerlin escorts to the entryway to greet “The Dragon” and his retinue. What Trix sees before them is an Adar-Kai with regal bearing, a human with slightly yellowed skin and balding pate, surrounded by more than a dozen armed guards.
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Sat, 1 Jun 2024 03:30:00 +0000
While Trix infiltrates the outpost and scouts it out, the group is left to await their return in an alcove hidden from view. At first they’re happy enough to sit it out and converse, but as time passes they become worried they’re waiting too long. Rou suggests they start implementing the next steps and offers up the uniforms they’ve stashed away. While they’re changing, they are ambushed by nearly two dozen outpost guards. Although Amara is ready to fight, Dassana subtly reminds her of the plan by raising her hands in submission. The rest of the party follows suit and are led into the outpost.
Meanwhile, Trix’s encounter with the servant Adar-Kai gives them an opening for infiltration. Mistaken for an expected servant who has yet to arrive, they play along and give the false name Lorsanan. They are given a bath, fresh attire appropriate to their station and instructions to clean in preparation for “The Dragon’s” arrival. As they continue the act, they take the opportunity to snoop around, completely unaware the rest of their party has been captured.
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Sat, 25 May 2024 03:30:00 +0000
Amara and Sierra chase after the mysterious flying creature. As they get closer, they find it has leathery wings, a rounded body and seems to be quite large. Amara touches the gem on their chest and sends out a lightning spell. The struck creature falls to the ground, and Sierra is immediately disturbed by the glass globe that makes up its face. She shatters it with her warhammer and insists they must pack and leave immediately.
Once they’re far enough away, Sierra reveals that the creature is used for spying by the same group that makes the mechanical beasts. Over the next several days, she shares more about her past entanglements with the Order of Tannyth and what she knows of them. Eventually, the group arrives at the outpost at the base of the Cragsward Mountains. They formulate a plan, of which the first step involves Trix sneaking in to scope out the interior. Unfortunately, Trix’s luck runs out when they decide to investigate the largest building.
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Sat, 18 May 2024 03:30:00 +0000
Rou and Dassana help Amara clean up the dishes before settling in for the first watch. Amara doesn’t officially join, but sits by the fire stoking it while the other two swap stories. Rou learns a little about Dassana’s background and how she came to adventure with Indy and Sierra. They bond over talk of magic, past adventures and fears of failure. Overall watch seems to be pretty peaceful and uneventful.
Trix and Indy share the next watch. As Trix often does, they begin to ask questions about Indy’s past. Where does he come from, what’s his experience adventuring been like, and so forth. It doesn’t take Trix long to figure out most of Indy’s knowledge comes from books, and that he’s not everything he seems to be. As Indy offers Trix a spot with their group instead, Trix is left wondering what else he may be hiding.
Finally, Amara and Sierra take over. As both agree they prefer silence and to remain out of each other’s business, it is nearly an uneventful shift. However, as dawn approaches, Amara notices something flying off in the distance and the pair give chase to check it out.
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Sat, 11 May 2024 03:30:00 +0000
Trix makes an attempt at dinner but unfortunately is heavy handed with the seasoning, burns the bottom of the pot and adds too much thickener to the stew. Left with a barely palatable, wallpaper paste like stew, the six adventurers struggle through dinner and conversation alike. Rou, Amara and Trix learn that the new group ran into Terryn while he was part of the caravan and found out about the missing children. They’ve been traveling to try and find some answers before heading into the desert and were attacked while setting up camp.
Hearing this, Rou shares what they know about the situation, leaving out their knowledge of the prophecy and the Seven Swords. When Indy asks if they know if a reward is being offered, Rou realizes Eight never shared that bit. Indy and Rou decide it’s best for them to join up, and despite Amara’s attempt to dissuade she only angers Sierra. Eventually the tension eases and they realize that, with the threat of a dragon and other potentially dangerous beasts wandering, they’re better off together than apart. Before heading to bed, the group decides on an arrangement for the night watches, with Dassana and Rou first up.
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Sat, 4 May 2024 03:30:00 +0000
On their travels, the group runs into some traveling merchants and are able to purchase some paint and fabric. Their cart finally disguised, they carry on with less worry. When they set up for camp that night, they hear the sounds of fighting in the forest behind them. Curious as to the source, Rou and Trix sneak off to get a good look while Amara stays behind to tend the fire.
They’re mostly successful in sneaking up on the source, which they find to be a trio of adventurers, with their dog, fighting a dragon. However, when their faces are lit up by a gout of flame the dragon spots them. The Dwarf in the group throws something explosive at the dragon, which keeps its attention from Rou and Trix. Thinking the trio could use some help, Rou joins in by lighting his sword and trying to kite the dragon. Unfortunately, it doesn’t work as well as he’d hoped. Trix takes a shot and is able to partially blind the dragon as they attempt to save their friend.
Amara eventually joins in the fray when the sounds of battle start moving closer, grabbing the hammer left by Dawson. When she arrives, they see two of the strangers knocked out and Rou and Trix engaged with the dragon. Rou strikes the dragon with his sword and sees metal shining when some of the scales chip off. Amara makes her strike just before the dragon takes off in the direction of Cragsward Mountains.
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Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:30:00 +0000
The road has become a river from the flood and the party must follow alongside it. Slowly they trudge, pushing through the late hours as the water begins to die down. Eventually, the flooding ends and the group is left with a sopping wet, muddy road. Near midnight, they spy a few buildings off in the distance. Rou asks if Amara is feeling any exhaustion, since Eight never did and always kept watch. It is revealed that Amara is similar to Eight in that she feels no need for sleep or food. They offer to catalog the gear while the other two rest.
They follow a pathway up to the nearest structure and realize it’s a home, and the rest of the structures are barns and sheds. As they draw close the door opens and the farmer confronts them, but Trix is able to convince the farmer to let them stay rather than continue on the road toward the Greywater Inn a few hours south. Amara sets up a fire to help dry out the cart and clothing, but before bed the trio put their heads together to plot out their next steps. After Trix and Rou fall asleep, Amara experiences a moment of doubt.
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Sat, 20 Apr 2024 03:30:00 +0000
CW: If the sound of water or if flash flooding is triggering for you, please listen to this episode with caution or feel free to skip it entirely. We discussed the scenario above table for safety purposes, and want to make sure your listening experience is safe and enjoyable.
Rushing water is heading toward the party and they’re trapped in a ravine. Trix spots an off-shoot trail leading out of the ravine and makes a desperate attempt to get to it, but the cart is stuck in the mud and the group is now trapped in a flooding ravine. Amara rides ahead toward the ravine’s exit and is able to get above the waterline, but the horse loses a shoe in the process. Rou climbs to the top of the cart to prevent being trapped inside. He tries to call out for Amara, who is nowhere in sight, but in the process slips and falls into the rushing water.
Trix tries to catch him with a lasso, but the water is moving too fast for their attempt to succeed. Rou is able to keep his head above water, and as he rushes out of the ravine Amara wades in and is able to grab him. Meanwhile, Trix does their best to distract Jimothy from the danger while they wait for help. Amara and Rou work together to forge their way through the oncoming water back to the cart. Amara casts a barrier spell to surround the cart and push the water away so that Trix can maneuver it safely out of the ravine. Once everyone is safely on higher ground Amara drops the barrier spell, ties the horse to the back of the cart and climbs inside.
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Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:30:00 +0000
Rou returns to his human state, the tense face off with Amara coming to a close. While he hops into the carriage to get out of his wet armor and clothing, Amara grabs some tools and begins to hammer Eight’s frame back into place. Realizing the tension is easing, Trix takes the opportunity to question Amara about their past. Amara reveals what inspired the creation of the first constructs, and Trix suggests making a new one so Eight can come back. However, the snag in the plan is that Amara’s blueprints and notes are back at the tower in the Wyvern Isles.
The more the group talks about Eight’s origins, the more they’re left with questions as opposed to answers. Rou is struck with the idea to have Amara talk to one of the Seven Swords and hands her the sword. Their disbelief is immediately shaken when Garac realizes who he is talking to. When the group sets off, it isn’t long before they’re in trouble again.
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Sat, 6 Apr 2024 03:30:00 +0000
CW: This episode revolves solely around PvP as Kappa and Wren’s characters face off. While this is something we discussed above table, we understand that this episode might not be for everyone. If physical conflict between friends would be triggering for you, we understand if you wish to skip this episode. Your safety is important to us.
Rou lets out a low growl and lunges at Amara as the gentle plink of rain hits his armor. The lunge is successful and Amara is shoved onto the ground. She stands, sword in hand, and moves forward to attack. A pommel strike to the wrist dislocates it and Rou’s right hand becomes useless. Enraged, Rou turns and uses the momentum to shove Amara into the cart.
The rain falls harder, and Trix takes the opportunity to move the cart off the road so it doesn’t get stuck in the mud. They are torn, wanting to help but realizing in a fight between two powerful forces would be dangerous. They instead watch and wait, understanding the two are venting frustrations and keep an eye out so that it doesn’t turn deadly.
Eventually Rou is able to force Amara back to the ground and uses his heavier werewolf weight to pin them down. She tries to cast a spell through the sword but it falters and the blade cracks. Seizing the moment, Rou disengages and shatters the sword against a rock. He then decides to hit back at Amara emotionally rather than physically. It is then that the party hears thunder in the distance.
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Sat, 30 Mar 2024 03:30:00 +0000
Rou preps the carriage to leave while Trix and Amara deal with the remainder of the guards. When they catch up to him, Amara releases all the guard horses except for one. Despite Trix’s suggestion that Amara could ride in the cart, she is adamant that they be able to ride off swiftly at a moment’s notice.
The group sets off, and as they do Amara begins to question the party’s history with Eight. When she realizes the party doesn’t make a habit of scouting ahead, they dash off ahead to see what might be down the road. While she is gone, Rou expresses concerns about their companion. He explains that while Eight has shown different personalities before, this one seems very different. After Amara returns, the party turns the questioning on her to see how different this personality is from Eight.
The more they learn, the more frustrated Rou becomes. The pair piece together who Amara is, which only angers Rou. Her perception of Eight and their purpose is the last straw for Rou, who lashes out.
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Sat, 23 Mar 2024 03:30:00 +0000
CW: During combat, one of the NPC’s arms is cut off. Please skip 19:28 to 22:16 if that would be triggering for you. There is also a scene where the party kills guards that have surrendered. Please skip 34:35 to 38:01 if this content would be triggering for you. While we had a discussion about safety tools both on and off camera, we want to ensure your safety is considered too.
Rou makes a quick maneuver to the front door and tosses a handful of cash in the air to distract the guards with a scrambling crowd. Trix uses the distraction to sneak out the back, heading up to the roof to help out their new friends. As Rou exits the building he finds Eight surrounded by guards on the porch.
Eight suddenly begins to glow with a blue light and an explosion of butterflies occurs, knocking the guards back and killing many of them. Just outside the radius, Rou is fortunately spared and tries to talk down the guard left standing. When that fails, Eight casts another spell. This time, their eyes go blood red and a matching mote of light strikes the guard and maims him.
Trix finds a position on the roof and takes a shot at the guard closest to Eight, while Rou draws his sword and prepares for the fight to get worse. Both are surprised when Eight begins to brandish flashy sword skills. They are further confused when Eight’s responses become less like the Eight they know.
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Sat, 16 Mar 2024 03:30:00 +0000
Eight leaves Bessie and Jimothy for the night and finds a group of guards waiting at the doorway. When they’re prevented from entering, Eight tries to refute their claims that their companions are the “troublemakers” that the guards are searching for. As the guards encircle them, they summon a flock of chickens for assistance.
Meanwhile, the guards inside the inn begin searching the crowd. Trix does their best to remain calm and blend in, encouraging Rou to do the same. As the guards move closer, Trix drops a piece of bread in an attempt to disguise their attempts to leave. Unfortunately it doesn’t work and the guards’ attention is immediately drawn to the pair. Rou seizes the opportunity to lie about “mean and sinister” individuals on the second level that had a “young teen with them”. With half the guards engaged with a flock of chickens on the porch and tensions rising inside, Rou and Trix prepare for a scuffle.
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S5 E3: Traders and Troublemakers
Sat, 9 Mar 2024 04:30:00 +0000
The party learns the name and a little history of the boy they saved, as well as the situation in the desert before sending him off south to Duskhollow. They continue their trek northeast and, when they take a break for a meal, run into a group of travelers. Aware that another confrontation with the guards is possible, Trix takes them up on their offer to trade textiles for some of the group’s dried meat. However, the offer is rescinded when the travelers realize Eight is a construct and not a person in armor. They hurriedly leave the group puzzled, hurt, and without goods.
They continue onward, until eventually they come to a large crossroad where a building called The Greywater Inn is bustling with activity. Eight takes Jimothy and Bessie to the stable and locks up the cart so Trix and Rou can get some food. While eating, they strike up a conversation with a nearby family of Gnomes who share that they're headed to Duskhollow to see the sights. As the conversation comes to an end, Trix spies a suspicious looking individual in the crowd. However, it’s an announcement from the door of the inn that is more concerning.
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Sat, 2 Mar 2024 04:30:00 +0000
CW: Minor gun violence. Please skip 2:30 to 3:02, and 5:00 to 5:42 if this would be triggering for you. Your safety is important to us.
The guard has drawn a strange weapon on the party, and attempts to take control of the situation by firing it into the air. A loud bang echoes and the guard levels the weapon at the closest to him, which is Rou. Trix shoots an arrow to disarm the guard, but unfortunately he gets a shot off and hits Rou before dropping the weapon.
Once Eight confirms Rou is not fatally wounded, they level their spoon and their spell forces the guard farther away from the mysterious weapon. As the guard is shoved forward, Rou shoots out an arm and catches him below his jaw. The guard is knocked over and seems to surrender once he sits up, his hands lacing behind his head. Eight demands the guard take his companion and leave, and despite Trix’s disapproval the guard leaves as instructed.
The group attends to Rou’s wound, and when they inspect the weapon they determine it’s the newest form of technology on Baukora - a gun. Free from the threat of the guard, the party turns their attention to the young boy. While impressed by how they handled the guard, he is skeptical of them but follows Trix back to Eight and Rou. It eventually dawns on Eight and Rou that this boy might be their biggest lead to date.
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Sat, 17 Feb 2024 04:30:00 +0000
CW: There is a temporary harm to a horse (later healed) at 5:45 to 5:50 and 34:06 to 34:28. There is also reference to blood/healing wound at 39:36 to 39:52. Please skip these sequences if these would be triggering for you, your safety is very important to us.
The party has realized that two of the riders are guards and they’re chasing a young boy. Trix stops one of the guards by shooting his horse. The second is unhorsed by a daring Rou, who is then forced to grapple with the stranger. Eight, meanwhile, causes the earth beneath them to shift until a wall is erected, stopping the boy from fleeing further.
Trix takes the opportunity to try and get the boy to understand they mean no harm. Eight heals the horse and soon realizes the guard that was downed is dead. Rou attempts to intimidate the remaining guard by letting his wolfish growl out, and at first he seems cowed. However, upon hearing his companion is dead pulls a weapon and prepares to fight.
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S4 Bonus 6: Dax Reviews Season 4
Sat, 20 Jan 2024 04:30:00 +0000
Welcome to the Season Four Recap episode! If you are just joining us and want to jump right into Season Five – or you need a reminder of some of the events from last season – this episode was made for you.
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Sat, 16 Dec 2023 04:30:00 +0000
New to the continent of Baukora, a young Trix stumbles upon a bunch of thieves and con-men. When they inadvertently become involved in a scheme, their tact and cheek impresses those involved, which leads to an invitation to join the group full-time. However, they have to pass a test in order to do so.
Trix is escorted to a hideout, where they are introduced to more of the gang. They are told that in order to succeed they need to be good at three things: Charisma, Deft Hands, and No Liabilities. The next morning the leader takes them to a nearby town and gives them the details of the job. They have to gain the target’s trust and obtain something of value without the target realizing they’re being conned.
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S4 Bonus 4: Let's Talkback Again
Sat, 18 Nov 2023 04:30:00 +0000
Join Wren, Kappa, Sebastian and Dax as they recap Season Four and respond to your queries from Discord, BlueSky and Twitter.
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Sat, 14 Oct 2023 03:30:00 +0000
The party enjoys a sumptuous breakfast before leaving the palace. Priya takes a moment to personally thank the party, once again apologizing for her deceptions, before heading home. Armed with cult uniforms, fresh supplies and rested donkeys, they set onto the road that will lead them to the Cragsward Mountains.
Moving slowly after a late night of celebrations, Rou takes the reins while Trix and a hungover Eight try to get some rest in the cart. Hoping that Garac or Eriluc might have insight into the Order of Tannyth, Trix checks in and updates them on the next steps. However, they are disappointed to find out that neither has any insight into the situation.
Up ahead, the party spies a dust cloud being kicked up by horses charging down the road toward them. As Rou maneuvers the cart off the road, Eight receives a series of distressed messages from Viktor. Kidohlva is under attack. While they ponder the messages, Trix looks out the window to see that astride the horses are a pair of guards and a teen boy fleeing ahead of them.
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Sat, 7 Oct 2023 03:30:00 +0000
CW: Reference to the drinking of blood. Please skip 16:38 to 16:41 if this would be triggering for you. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us.
As the group leaves the witch’s hut, Rou tries again to garner information from Trix about their past. Trix claims they know nothing of what the witch was talking about and assures Rou she probably is just playing with them. Continuing their journey back to the palace, Rou takes the opportunity to address Eight, who has appeared more melancholy since Ari’s arrival.
Later that day, they arrive at the palace and deliver the vial to Sultan Akbar. They watch as he drinks the contents and is pleased to showcase his abilities have returned. Once the trade is completed, as promised, the Sultan shares what he has learned from his Spymaster about the Order of Tannyth. One of the most important items of note is that the group is planning something big, though the Sultan’s spies have yet to determine what.
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Sat, 30 Sep 2023 03:30:00 +0000
CW: Blood. We mention blood and make reference to drawing it, without detail. However, if this might be triggering to you, please skip 33:03 to 34:36. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us.
The rabbit that had caused Eight’s spoon to light up transforms into a woman with brown skin and black hair tied in ribbons, as well as a rabbit fur wrap around her shoulders. As she listens to the group’s reason for their intrusion into her home, she mixes various oils and essences into a wooden bowl. The smells suggest it is an ointment of some sort, and their suspicions are confirmed when the witch offers it to Rou for his wounds.
Getting to business, the witch bluntly tells them that the cost for the antidote the Sultan seeks is high. She is not interested in cash, or even the bejeweled sword sent with them for trade. She would rather take blood or memories in exchange. Though they can’t be sure what it will be used for, Rou and Trix offer drops of their own blood and Eight gives up an old memory. However, despite the strangeness of the whole encounter, it isn’t until they leave that the witch makes them feel uneasy.
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Sat, 23 Sep 2023 03:30:00 +0000
The group, surrounded by a dense fog, begins to hear echoing whispers in the air around them. They’re called liars, thieves and murderers. When they discover that the voice responds to their assertions that they are not those things, they reveal their purpose that they wish to move forward and cause no harm. “Catch me if you can” is the response before the voice goes silent.
As they attempt to find their original trail, Trix makes the suggestion that the voice may be the witch and Rou asks the disembodied voice. The only response is a laugh and the sound of tinkling bells. When Eight calls out that they wish to offer the witch something in trade, the fog begins to thin. Ahead of them is a hut, surrounded by gardens, goats and wandering rabbits. They enter the hut, eyes scanning for traps and tricks.
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Sat, 16 Sep 2023 03:30:00 +0000
Upon separating from Ari, the group enters the forest and begins to search for the witch. It is an old growth forest filled with energies that can be felt prickling along the skin. Lost in his thoughts regarding his erstwhile friend, Rou absentmindedly pushes forward. As they wander, nearly aimlessly, Trix takes the opportunity to try and get Garac and Eriluc to interact. They find success when they realize touching the gems together allows the pair to carry on a conversation with each other.
Eight, meanwhile, is focused on Ari’s words and what that might mean for their future as Rou’s friend. They spend their time pouting and moping, while Rou and Trix figure out what to do about the sword. Suddenly, the group stumbles upon a bubbling, black, oozing pit. Realizing it is large and deep, they decide to circumvent it rather than trudge through it. Eight, trailing behind, is soon ensnared as the ooze comes to life.
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Sat, 9 Sep 2023 03:30:00 +0000
CW: This episode leans heavily into player v. player and conflict. While we have discussed and consented for the content in this episode, please forego listening if aggression/violence between friends would be triggering for you. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us.
Ari has engaged Rou in combat, lurching at their old friend in wolf form. She tumbles into him and pushes him to the ground, snarling and scraping claws against his armor. While the two werewolves tumble in the dirt, Eight is left in utter shock and tries to talk them down. Trix, on the other hand, takes the opportunity to knock an arrow and attempt to help their new friend.
Blows and words continue to be thrown throughout the fight, Rou doing his best to avoid attacking Ari while she vents their anger and frustration. Seeing Ari is vulnerable, Trix takes their shot. Senses heightened, Rou hears the arrow let loose and maneuvers to block it. When it strikes, Rou falls and Eight creates a barrier to protect their friend from the attacker.
However, seeing Rou fall brings Ari to their senses. Separated by the magical barrier, she is forced to come clean about their emotions, rather than using claws and teeth. When it’s time to go their separate ways, Rou brings them into a hug before she leaves. While their friendship isn’t completely repaired, the two werewolves leave on better terms.
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Sat, 2 Sep 2023 03:30:00 +0000
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The morning after a wonderful party at the Sultan’s palace, the group sets off toward the forest west of Duskhollow. Armed with a little knowledge and the sword they were given to trade, they’re in good spirits. Trix attempts to find a way for Eriluc and Garac to talk to each other, but finds it is more difficult than they originally anticipated. Wandering through the market, Rou gets the feeling they’re being watched and darts off into a nearby alley.
As he is explaining his worries to Eight and Trix, a familiar voice interrupts them. Ari, an old packmate of Rou’s, has spotted him and is itching to cause trouble for his “new pack”. At first Rou feels conflicted when Ari decides to tag along, as she had been his closest friend. Their constant aggression and belittling of his choices, however, leads him to stand up for himself, Eight and Trix. When he tries to appeal to Ari’s former innocent self that she lunges in attack.
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Sat, 26 Aug 2023 03:30:00 +0000
Dressed in new finery, the group finds that the palace is decorated with fountains, fish tanks in the floor and hundreds of lanterns. Trumpets sound and the Sultan enters, inviting his guests to partake in the food and wine that is circulating. Priya takes them to pay homage and it is revealed she is in fact the Sultan’s niece, a precious member of the royal family. Sultan Akbar apologizes for the subterfuge, claiming that he needed to judge them for himself before asking a favor of them.
Their suspicions justified, Trix refuses to partake in the food for fear of poison. They admonish Rou for sharing their true purpose with Priya and, after Eight confirms the food isn’t poisoned, sulkily agrees to grab some food before they leave if the meeting with the Sultan goes well.
Sultan Akbar pulls them into a private meeting and reveals he is under a curse. Trix, Rou and Eight are asked to head into the nearby forest to beg an antidote from the local witch. In exchange for her assistance, the Sultan offers a talking sword.
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Sat, 19 Aug 2023 03:30:00 +0000
The final leg of their journey to Duskhollow is an easygoing one. Both Rou and Trix try to pry in Priya’s business, though for different reasons and with varying degrees of success. Deciding she’d had enough, Priya requests Eight create a picnic lunch. Happy to oblige, they summon a whole pig when Trix requests bacon, though is loathe to hurt the pig and sets it free instead.
Upon arriving at the vibrant city, Priya takes them to a glorious inn called The Gilded Rose. She procures rooms and then takes them to the market for dinner. As they meander through the crowd, they are interrupted by a courier with an important message.
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Sat, 12 Aug 2023 03:30:00 +0000
CW: Insects. There are references to bees in this episode. Please skip 1:20 to 1:38, 1:46 to 2:24, 2:40 to 2:45, 2:58 to 3:00, 4:04 to 4:16, 5:04 to 5:06, 5:43 to 6:23, 7:00 to 12:22, 13:34 to 13:40, 19:43 to 23:12, 24:07 to 25:22 and 28:44 to 29:55 if this would be triggering to you. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us.
Upon leaving the sauna, Eight realizes their hive has been stolen as part of a prank. When they’re able to finally gather their little friends, they realize that perhaps traveling with a hive is not such a good idea. They set the hive in a tree and say goodbye.
Meanwhile, Rou locates the prankster and convinces the child to apologize to Eight when they return. He then joins Trix in the pool to cool down and re-hydrate. Once the group reconvenes, they head up to their room and try talking to the necklace. Their suspicions are confirmed when Eriluc reveals he was part of The Seven Swords.
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Sat, 5 Aug 2023 03:30:00 +0000
CW: Insects. There are references to bees in this episode. Please skip 14:17 to 16:15, 42:15 to 42:20, and 44:24 to 44:35 if this would be triggering to you. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us.
After a pleasant dinner Priya heads up to her room for some solitude, leaving the trio to enjoy the sauna. Noticing that it’s not comfortable for their bees, Eight detaches the hive and sets it on the hallway floor under a temperature controlled bubble.
While enjoying the heat, Trix shares that they’re hearing voices from the necklace stolen from the mayor’s vault. When they share the name, Eight realizes it belongs to one of The Seven Swords. The group discusses whether or not Eriluc can be trusted and freed, and agree to first see if they can verify he’s actually the one from their list.
Turning conversation to more personal matters, Rou tries to get some information about Trix’s past. Unfortunately for Rou, Trix dodges the question at every turn. When the owner interrupts to tell them their time is up in the sauna, they find Eight’s hive has disappeared.
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Sat, 29 Jul 2023 03:30:00 +0000
Trix and Eight head up to the room to drop off their belongings, finding it is a cozy room with a sumptuously soft bed. While Eight is setting the bags in a cupboard, Trix’s bag falls and some of the contents tumble out. As Trix attempts to pick things up, their fingers touch the pendant they stole from Mayor Radford and hear a voice in their head.
Meanwhile, Rou finds Priya in yet another argument with a guard. When he goes to assist her, the guard reveals her identity as a Baron’s daughter. Seeing that she is in distress at the possibility of cutting her trip short, Rou convinces the guard that he and the others will act as escort and protect her. With Priya’s assurance, the guard agrees to the arrangement.
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Sat, 22 Jul 2023 03:30:00 +0000
The party arrives at a bridge, but when they attempt to cross they’re told they can’t continue unless they pay a toll and produce proof of business. While Eight unintentionally stalls the guards, Trix and Rou take the opportunity to forge papers indicating their roles as ambassadors from Saleen. They’re traveling to forge a business alliance with the ruler of the Dreata kingdom. The forgery is so good that the guards let them pass without further fuss.
Before they can move forward, Eight notices a traveler being waylaid by another guard. The group is able to convince the guard, with the assistance of a bribe, that the stranger is someone they intended to meet and will be traveling with. The traveler, named Priya, is quick to share snacks and chat up the exhausted party.
As dinner time rolls around, the party arrives at a small settlement by the roadside and procure a room at the Golden Falcon Inn. Priya claims she knows the owners, and encourages the party to use her name for a discount as a way of thanking them for their assistance. While Trix and Eight head into the inn, Rou takes the carriage to the stable and finds that Priya needs a little more help.
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S4 E23: Messages, Rivers, and Bears, Oh My!
Sat, 15 Jul 2023 03:30:00 +0000
After Rou returns to the camp, the trio are able to make contact with Lady Benjamina. Despite her concern that the quest has changed hands a few times, she is relieved to hear progress has been made. As they settle back to bed, Eight notices a pair of glowing eyes in the dark. Finding the eyes belong to what appears to be a bear, Trix attempts to scare it off but instead makes it angry.
The trio confront the bear and soon realize it is no ordinary forest animal, but rather one enhanced with metallic sinew. They are able to drive it off, but given the risk of its return they decide to set off on the next leg of their journey immediately. Eight takes the reins and nearly leads them off course before they arrive at a large river.
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Sat, 8 Jul 2023 03:30:00 +0000
Rou exits the carriage to follow the sound of the howl, a sound only he can hear. After warning Eight not to wake Trix unless necessary, he sets off into the darkness. When he opens up his senses, he smells wolf and that familiar scent of sandalwood and lily. Deeper he goes into the unknown wilderness, calling out for a response and receiving silence in return.
As the grass begins to grow taller, he comes upon a large, black furred wolf. He reaches out and when his fingers touch its face he is transported to a dark abyss. A small moon gives some light, and standing ahead of him is a man who offers both a gift and warning.
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Sat, 1 Jul 2023 03:30:00 +0000
Deciding to take the long way to the Dread Wastes, the group prepares for a trip to Duskhollow where a job awaits them. They buy some new camping supplies, and take advantage of their newfound wealth by renting a carriage and a mule for the journey. The first day of travel goes well and they’re able to find a pleasant spot to camp for the evening.
Trix and Eight make dinner while Rou sets up the new tent. While they enjoy a nice meal, Eight attempts to contact Lady Benjamina using the sending stone she gave them. Not getting through, they stash it back in their pack. As Rou settles himself in the carriage, his tired body ready to rest, he hears a howl in the distance.
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Sat, 24 Jun 2023 03:30:00 +0000
Eight, Rou and Trix introduce Ozma to Verna’s Tranquili-Tea. As their drinks arrive, Ozma begins to recount a little history for the group. She tells them that her family was hand-picked to build the first constructs by the original creator, Amara. After the war Amara’s son, Lord Buxley, became a patron of Ozma’s family. Though she has only met him a handful of times they are frequently in touch, although that has changed recently.
When Eight reveals Amara has passed, they admit they’re unsure if her passing has any connection to their realization they could leave the tower and go exploring. They also admit they’re unsure if they should meet Lord Buxley, in the event he’ll consider Eight property.
Their tea and cake finished, Rou and Ozma head to The Copper Rose so that she can begin etching their weapons with runes. Meanwhile, Trix and Eight head to the tailor shop before joining their companions. It is while they are separated that Trix is approached by a stranger with an interesting proposition.
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Sat, 17 Jun 2023 03:30:00 +0000
After dealing with the Banshee, the group begins to discuss their next steps. Knowing the Dread Wastes holds unknown dangers, they agree their first step should be to get some runic etchings for their weapons. With luck, the etchings would give them an advantage for the next fight they get into.
Meanwhile, a Dragon-Kin has arrived in Sparrow’s Landing to obtain gemstones for her work. When she runs into the trio, she mistakes Eight for a messenger of her patron.
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Sat, 10 Jun 2023 03:30:00 +0000
As the group leaves the mayor’s house, they update each other on the events that transpired during their separation. Trix excitedly shares all the wealth they lifted from the mayor’s vault, and Rou reveals the banshee’s final words. Determined to see this to the end, they head over to Barrows’ home and concoct a plan to trick him into confessing.
While Eight conjures an illusion of the banshee, Trix pretends to fight it in the streets while Rou confronts Barrows inside. As he begins to unravel their findings, with a few embellishments, the truth is exposed.
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Sat, 3 Jun 2023 03:30:00 +0000
CW: Insects/corpses. Skip 25:46 to 26:07 for insects and 31:50 to 32:00 for the corpse if this content would be triggering for you.
The Banshee has been set loose in the mayor’s house, and there is chaos as partygoers try to leave. Noting the mayor’s key ring on the floor, Trix takes the opportunity to grab it before heading upstairs to rummage through the vault.
Despite their assurances to the partygoers, Rou and Eight find themselves engaged with the Banshee when an attack on the mayor doesn’t resolve her existence. While Trix successfully empties the vault, Rou and Eight are able to take the Banshee down.
As she dissipates, her final revelation leaves the party shocked.
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Sat, 27 May 2023 03:30:00 +0000
After leaving Barrows’ home, the group overhears the nightly PA Announcement and decide to take to the rooftops to avoid the Banshee. Suspecting the mayor has more involvement than he claims, they head toward his home. Discussing a plan of attack, they decide to maximize their chances of discovery by having Rou and Eight address the mayor directly while Trix sneaks around in the upper floor.
Upon arriving, Rou and Eight are told the mayor isn’t at home. While they begin to adjust their plan, Trix discovers the mayor upstairs in a compromising position with a member of his staff. The trio reconvene downstairs for drama, confusion and chaos.
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Sat, 20 May 2023 03:30:00 +0000
After investigating the blast site, the group rushes to the tailor shop to grab Eight’s new raincoat and arrive just before it closes for the evening. While there, the tailor notices the state of Eight’s cowl and offers to mend that as well before urging them out of the shop. Their task complete, the trio heads to Daniel Barrows’ home to continue their investigation.
During their walk, they decide to have Rou and Trix lead the discussion while Eight uses their abilities to read Barrows’ emotions. Upon arriving, a familiar puppy nearly gives them away when he sniffs Trix’s pockets. Luckily, they are able to avoid suspicion and are invited inside. While waiting for tea, Trix notices a lone earring on the mantle. As they begin their questioning, Barrows becomes more suspicious as to their true purpose.
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Sat, 13 May 2023 03:30:00 +0000
CW: Hospitals/Butterflies. If the characters being in a hospital around burn victims might be triggering for you, please skip to 36:00. If butterflies/insects are triggering for you, please skip 18:22 to 19:29. Your safety is important to us.
Heading to the hospital, the trio meet with the survivors of last month’s accident. Realizing how much pain they’re in, Eight uses their magic to help speed the healing process and relieve their suffering. Meanwhile, Rou learns more details from the doctor. Apparently, there had been a fire at the new blasting powder factory. Many had died but some bodies were never found. The biggest mystery was the discovery of a woman’s body nearby.
Deciding they needed to inspect the site themselves, they head to the edge of town and look through the rubble. It isn’t long before Trix discovers that the explosion shouldn’t have happened based on where the powder was being stored.
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S4 E13: A Little Tranquili-Tea
Sat, 6 May 2023 03:30:00 +0000
With their research at the library completed, the group heads toward the hospital. On the way, Rou suggests grabbing a bite to eat beforehand. Knowing that a port town like Sparrow’s Landing often has access to strange and exciting supplies, he suggests finding a tea house to sample something that Eight might not normally procure.
They eventually run into a shop called “Verna’s Tranquili-Tea”, and when they head inside they notice several patrons are playing games while enjoying their tea. Verna, a Kinder-Kai, brings them a selection of teas, as well as an almond and orange cake. Enjoying their snack, Trix teaches their new companions how to play BlackJack until it is time to leave and proceed with their task.
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Sat, 29 Apr 2023 03:30:00 +0000
Leaving the mayor’s house, the party begins to plan how they might take care of the creature that has been plaguing Sparrow’s Landing. The hope is to find a way to get rid of it without fighting it, given how difficult the last encounter was. Deciding the library might be the best place to start, they set off with a list of stuff to search for.
The group splits up to cover as much ground as possible. Eight peruses the books about enchantment, hoping to find something to imbue their weapons. Unfortunately, they meet a brief roadblock in the form of a rude teenager. Rou pores over books about specters and other creepy monsters, while Trix scours old newspapers for any information on the creature's origin.
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Sat, 22 Apr 2023 03:30:00 +0000
CW: Bees. Skip 7:16 to 8:17 if this would be problematic for you, your safety is important to us.
The trio heads back to Trix’s hideout so that Eight can sober up in peace. Trying to distract their companion, Rou and Trix convince Eight to count bricks, under Rou’s supervision, while Trix leaves to get supplies.
Trix heads off to a tailor to get a raincoat for Eight and then wanders the market for foodstuffs, happy to spend their hard earned money. After Eight sobers up and the group has a chance to enjoy their treats, they head off to the mayor’s house to see what they can learn about this creature.
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Sat, 15 Apr 2023 03:30:00 +0000
When the noise in the street is found to be a Bronze Bruiser poking around, Trix suggests it’s time for bed so they don't risk making noise. The next morning, Eight prepares breakfast before the group sets out for the day. They decide they’ll take care of Trix’s job before finding someone from leadership for more details on the creature.
Trix leads them to a bar by the docks and takes a seat toward the back to await their contact. As part of the secret communications that occur in the bar, Trix is served rusty water whereas Eight and Rou are provided cheap liquor. Trix is only able to warn Rou not to actually consume the beverage, as Eight drinks it too quickly. When Trix’s contact arrives, the exchange nearly fails when Eight’s drunken inquiries make the contact suspicious.
They head to the post office looking for a leadership notice, something that hangs in many of the government buildings in Baukoran towns. As they wander the streets, Eight’s muddled senses lead them to walk into a horse watering trough. While they are under the water another memory surfaces.
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Sat, 8 Apr 2023 03:30:00 +0000
Trix leads Rou and Eight to their hideout, a dilapidated building that they may be dwelling in less than legal circumstances. Upon entering the building, they remove their face mask and it is revealed that they’re an Adar-Kai.
Rou and Eight reveal they’ve come to Baukora to find a group of children they’ve been searching for, and offer some details about their travels so far. As they do so, the pair reminisce about how their approaches to traveling and adventuring have changed since they started. Trix then shares a bit about some of their past jobs, though the specific details are left vague, including one particular story of their cargo being stolen and never recovered.
Eight takes some time to heal Rou’s injuries as the conversation turns to whether or not the creatures Eight summons live in another realm or if they’re drawn from nothingness. As Rou drifts off to sleep, Eight and Trix share a cup of tea before the night’s rest is disrupted by a noise in the streets.
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Sat, 1 Apr 2023 03:30:00 +0000
Trix leads Rou and Eight over the rooftops toward their hideout. They provide vague answers to the pair’s snooping, and receive vague answers in return for their queries. As the group gets near a section of town where the guards rarely visit, they overhear a blood curdling scream. As they are wont to do, Rou and Eight rush to assist the source and manage to convince Trix to help despite their protests.
They quickly discover the source, a finely dressed individual running from a floating, spectral humanoid. A single scream from the creature leaves them paralyzed in fear, and Rou is taken out of the fight by spectral vines. When a pair of guards arrive on site, the trio decide it’s time to run and recover rather than risk further conflict.
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Sat, 25 Mar 2023 03:30:00 +0000
CW: Bees. Skip 1:57 to 2:16 if this would be problematic for you, your safety is important to us.
As Eight and Rou arrive in Sparrow’s Landing, they hear an announcement playing over a sound system instructing residents, for their safety, to remain indoors between sundown and sunrise. The pair are also surprised by someone falling off of a roof, their cape billowing dramatically. Introducing themselves as Trix, they warn that guards known as Bronze Bruisers will treat them as criminals if they’re caught.
Trix, clearly in a rush, heads back up to the rooftops with Eight and Rou in tow. Despite the inkling that Trix’s task may not be on the up and up, the pair agree to assist as they dodge the guards that are set on enforcing the curfew.
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Sat, 18 Mar 2023 03:30:00 +0000
Trix chats with you about who they are, where they come from, and what they hope to accomplish as they explore Baukora.
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Sat, 11 Mar 2023 04:30:00 +0000
On the trip from Rosewall back to Liam’s manor, Rou suggests that The Dragon’s revelation about a Warforged might not be in reference to Eight. Though they have doubts as to the truth of that suggestion, they both agree that they need to remain vigilant. The conversation eventually turns to how they should handle further meetings with the cultists, since they recognize that many followers may not be evil at their core.
When they arrive at Liam’s manor, they recount their adventures over the last two months, including the meeting in Rosewall. Liam does not reveal a strong reaction to the news, and eventually leaves Eight and Rou to finish their meal and rest while he prepares the spell. When the time comes for the spell, Liam provides Eight with a small token of protection from their enemies. It is at this point that Eight notices something odd about their host.
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Sat, 4 Mar 2023 04:30:00 +0000
Pax continues the investigation during the afternoon hours while Rou and Eight rest. When it comes time to explore the secret door they discovered earlier, Pax goes first to try and scope out a safe pathway. Rou and Eight follow a short time later, doing their best to remain hidden despite the lamplight.
Heading through the door, the group finds themselves among the ruined buildings of the old city. Still scouting ahead, Pax unintentionally gives away their position and she turns into a rat to hide from the approaching guard. Not as successful, Eight is caught by a guard and escorted away, but is later rescued by Rou who pretends to be a new member of the Order.
Once reunited, the group heads to the remnants of a large amphitheater, where the meeting is being held. Pax and Eight watch from out of sight, while Rou takes advantage of his successful disguise to get a better vantage point.
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Sat, 25 Feb 2023 04:30:00 +0000
Pax leads Eight and Rou to the town of Rosewall, where a meeting of the Order of Tannyth is to be held. As they arrive, Pax shifts into the form of a cat in order to hide their identity and spy on the Order’s members. Understanding the task requires subterfuge, Eight brings out their persona “Seven”, who is an expert in covert operations.
While Pax follows a pair of merchants, Rou and Eight spy some strange markings in an alleyway. Unfortunately, Seven is much louder than they should be and begin to draw attention from the crowd. In an attempt to disrupt that attention, Pax causes some chaos near the fish stalls. Once safe, the group learns some useful information about the meeting.
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Sat, 18 Feb 2023 04:30:00 +0000
As Rou and Eight continue their quest to collect supplies for Liam’s transportation spell, they run into an old friend in Stagg Hollow. As the pair leave one of the shops, discussing the purpose of eel scales, they spy Pax seated in the “Mint-Tea House”. Deciding to see what she’s up to, they are led into a secret back room.
Once the trio is away from prying ears, Pax tells them that the Order of Tannyth is going to have a secret meeting in the town of Rosewall. They’ve been tasked with gathering information, and she would like some assistance. It will require stealth, and avoiding confrontation at all costs.
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Sat, 11 Feb 2023 04:30:00 +0000
CW: This episode includes reference to bees, as well as elements of betrayal, restraint/paralysis and player v. player. If any of this would be problematic for you, please skip 36:00 to 36:10 for the insect reference and 35:37 to 51:18 for the betrayal, restraint/paralysis and player v. player. Your safety is important to us.
Eight and Rou continue to escort Latherial through the forest, sharing stories of their past adventures as they do. When Rou mentions that there have been some people that have been “less than cool”, Latherial prods at that. The group then gets into a discussion of what makes someone good or bad.
Eventually, Latherial asks if they’ve ever met someone named Aerin. As Rou and Eight recall who they’re referring to, it is revealed that their client is here for more than the job originally entailed.
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Sat, 4 Feb 2023 04:30:00 +0000
CW: Insects. Skip 5:48 to 5:56, 7:01 to 7:13 if this would be problematic for you, your safety is important to us.
Two months have passed since Eight and Rou ran into Pax, following the survivors to the home of Liam Renwick. Since then, they have been busy gathering ingredients for a transportation spell Liam has agreed to perform for them. On one such errand, they ran into Latheriel, a human looking for bodyguards as they travel through woods rumored to be filled with brigands.
During their trek, Latherial and Rou teach Eight about the nuances of secrets, the wonders and versatility of a baked potato, and Bessie gets her first meal ever.
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Sat, 28 Jan 2023 04:30:00 +0000
Rou shares his thoughts on the journey so far, reflecting on his successes and failures.
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Sat, 21 Jan 2023 04:30:00 +0000
Eight chats with you about their take on the story so far, and where their journey is taking them.
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S3 Bonus 3: The Story Continues
Sat, 14 Jan 2023 04:30:00 +0000
CW: This episode includes references to corpses and hanging bodies related to the destruction of a town the party encounters. Please skip 1:22:55 to 1:23:00 if this content may be difficult for you.
Welcome to the Season Three Recap episode! If you are just joining us and want to jump right into Season Four – or you need a reminder of some of the events from last season – this episode was made for you.
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Sat, 17 Dec 2022 04:30:00 +0000
Eight and Rou have been tasked with hunting down components for a transportation spell Liam plans to execute for them. When they arrive at the town of Spindlefort, they quickly learn of a tavern called The Fuzzy Potato. Eight had foreseen the tavern name when they attempted to scry on the cultists that attacked Pineview, and when the name comes up in conversation the pair immediately take advantage of the situation.
Eight summons chickens in an attempt to match the atmosphere of their vision, but it isn’t until the spell glitches and the chickens run amok that the cultists reveal themselves and the vision comes full circle. Knowing they need to procure mustache hair for Liam’s component list, Rou and Eight decide to engage the cultists in a game of chance, with the odds weighted in their favor.
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Sat, 19 Nov 2022 04:30:00 +0000
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Sat, 24 Sep 2022 03:30:00 +0000
Pax joins Eight and Rou as they continue following the tracks of Pineview’s survivors, meandering toward Liam’s manor. During their trek, the pair learn about Pax’s unique family, as well as the organizations known as Scarlet Harmony and The Eyes of Tanir. When they arrive, they find the manor appears abandoned, but Pax assures them this is a tactic of Liam’s to keep intruders away.
When Pax calls on a favor owed to her grandfather, Liam agrees to utilize his special skills to help the group. He helps Pax send a message to Scarlet Harmony, while Eight and Rou contact Viktor about what they’ve found. When they ask Liam to scry on the children, they find their first big lead as to where they must head next.
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Sat, 17 Sep 2022 03:30:00 +0000
CW: This episode includes references to corpses and hanging bodies related to the destruction of a town the party encounters. Please skip 1:22-1:27, 6:25-6:35, 7:41-7:50 and 10:15-10:28 if this content would be difficult to hear. Your safety is very important to us.
Pax charges toward Pineview, but discovers she’s too late to save the village. While her horse rests, Pax searches the remains of the village for clues and picks up where Rou and Eight left off in caring for the dead. It isn’t long before they’re on the road again, following footprints of potential survivors.
Meanwhile, Eight and Rou continue their journey, following footprints in the hopes of finding survivors. Before long, they hear the sound of hoofbeats behind them and decide to hide in the trees off of the road. Pax comes to a halt and calls out to the party, hoping to find out if they know anything about what happened at the village. As Pax learns more, she begins to give hints that she knows the party better than they might realize.
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Sat, 10 Sep 2022 03:30:00 +0000
CW: This episode includes references to corpses and hanging bodies related to the destruction of a town the party encounters. Please skip 15:20-15:26, 16:14-18:09, 19:00-19:09, 35:20-35:34, 36:29-38:05, and 38:46-38:52 if this content would be difficult to hear. Your safety is very important to us.
The pair leave the town of Chillfalls, after a few days of rest and relaxation. While they travel south toward the mountains, Eight takes the opportunity to question Rou about his pack and his past. Their jovial travel is disrupted once the village of Pineview becomes visible.
The village has been destroyed, burned buildings and death are the mark of a group Eight has run into before. They recognize the symbol carved into charred buildings, but confess to Rou they haven’t learned the name of the group. As Eight and Rou try to bring peace to those left behind, Eight realizes that they can complete their quest for Professor Trela. When the locket is buried, a rose and a lily spring forth. A moment of peace during a time of sadness.
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Sat, 3 Sep 2022 03:30:00 +0000
Rou hears soft crying nearby and, believing it to be Elaine, begins to call out for her. When he realizes that the crying is synced with the shivering form of Eight, he goes to comfort his friend. Eight shares that during the night they experienced visions of a person called Amara, and experienced a series of life events through her eyes. Rou ensures that he’ll do his best to help Eight understand these new emotions.
The pair continue down the road until they arrive in the village of Chillfalls, where a group of people are arguing near a large boulder. Listening in, they realize the group is arguing about a way to honor Arthas for his deeds. They also learn Arthas has gone on with Archimedes, and hopes to meet up with them later.
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Sat, 27 Aug 2022 03:30:00 +0000
As Rou relaxes after a long day of travel, he hears a twig snapping just outside of camp. On alert, he tries to get Eight’s attention and realizes that his friend appears to have been deactivated. Braving the wilderness on his own, he finds the source of the noise: a young woman who believes him to be a “Packless”.
Rou spends the evening with her, discussing the pros and cons of packs and being out on your own. He learns that she has been without a pack of her own for a long time, and eventually she offers to take him out on a moonlit hunt.
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Sat, 20 Aug 2022 03:30:00 +0000
Rou and Eight have set up camp after leaving Marble Moon, and as Eight takes the time to perform some tinkering their vision goes dark. When their eyes open, they find they are no longer near the campfire with Rou, but in an unknown desert.
As the night carries on, Eight experiences visions belonging to a person named Amara. Through her, Eight experiences love, happiness, danger and despair.
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Sat, 13 Aug 2022 03:30:00 +0000
Rou, Eight and Tamsin enter a room of white marble, bright light and what appears to be the tops of clouds. Bubbles float, seemingly harmless, throughout the room. In order to assess if the clouds cover a walkway, Eight summons Eight Jr to walk off the ledge where they stand. When Eight Jr disappears they realize they must find another way to the door in the distance.
As each member touches a bubble, whether inadvertently or intentionally, they are forced to relive a difficult moment from their past. They are not forced to experience it alone, however, as the scenes play out for the entire group to witness. Eventually, the trio discovers a hidden walkway to the door and are able to progress to the end of the labyrinth.
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Sat, 6 Aug 2022 03:30:00 +0000
The group enters a room laden with a veritable feast, violin music playing from a mysterious source and the only door has three keyholes. While Rou and Tamsin waste no time dismantling the room to search for the keys, Eight assists by delicately removing place settings and pouring wine. When they are able to get the door open, they find it once again leads to a dark abyss.
Crossing the threshold, the three companions find themselves in a room filled with a red mist, and each step brings a sound like crunching walnuts. It isn’t long before the mist begins to have an effect on their senses, and a mysterious figure emerges from the shadows. The figure is armed and appears to stand watch over the party, waiting for their next move.
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Sat, 30 Jul 2022 03:30:00 +0000
The trio heads through the massive stone doors and are teleported down into the labyrinth. They are forced to dodge bouts of flame, fight bodiless armor and trace their way through a maze of passages. Guided by Tamsin’s knowledge from previous attempts, they make quick work of the first portion.
When the group arrives at a room containing only two doors, one which always tells the truth and the other only lies. Rather than despair, the team uses their wits (and some psychic capability), to uncover the correct path forward. The labyrinth's tricks don't stop there though, as the team must then discover the secret of the turn-back hall. Successfully discovering its secrets, they continue to progress forward into a banquet hall with heady aromas and delicious food surrounding them.
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S3 E25: The Doors of Marble Moon
Sat, 23 Jul 2022 03:30:00 +0000
CW: Insects. Skip 18:13 to 18:29 if this would be problematic for you, your safety is important to us.
The pair have left Honey Hills, with a queen to start their own traveling hive. After a few days' travel, they arrive at the town of Marble Moon, where massive stone doors exist outside the city borders. The doors do not appear to lead anywhere and are guarded by stone beasts atop tall columns. An individual exits the doors as they draw near, and they notice it’s another minotaur.
When they greet the stranger, they learn her name is Tamsin and she has been trying to solve the puzzles of the labyrinth for a long time. Intrigued by what could be at its center, Rou and Eight agree to help Tamsin in her quest.
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Sat, 16 Jul 2022 03:30:00 +0000
CW: This episode contains a reference to insects from 31:42 to 31:55. Please skip this section if this will be a bother to you, your safety is important to us.
The group follows the stairs to a room where a skeleton is manacled to the wall. Dawson attempts to free it when he realizes it belongs to one of his lost companions. However, his actions summon a necromancer that has been hiding within the temple depths.
The necromancer appears to shrug off many of their attacks, and focuses on bringing Dawson under their spell. When they’re finally defeated, Dawson is left to face his past failures.
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S3 E23: Adventurers Aren't Afraid
Sat, 9 Jul 2022 03:30:00 +0000
The group follows the stairs to a room where a floating gem resides. Eight summons an ally, whom they call “Trap Friend” to trigger potential traps before they press on. Once the passageway is considered safe, they move into the next area which houses a set of passages. One passageway has been flooded with murky water and the other is decorated from floor to ceiling with bones.
As they continue further into the underground temple, they discover hints as to the existence of the once worshiped elemental called Brinde. When they stumble upon a gold coffin, Dawson relies on experience and superstition to safely lead the others through.
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Sat, 2 Jul 2022 03:30:00 +0000
The sound of rocks falling to the ground portents a guardian of the temple. The group must react quickly or they will fall prey to its crushing grip like Dawson’s companions did long ago.
Dawson activates the magic of his hammer, lava appearing to flow from it as power courses through it. Rou, realizing the danger the group is in, tries to draw the creature’s attention so the group could attempt an escape. Eight is quick to summon Eight Jr, though this time the chicken is far larger than they’ve ever been.
Claws, steel, and rock clash as the battle ensues, vibrations from the conflict forcing pieces of the temple walls loose. As the monster falls, the door at the end of the room unlocks and opens, begging the party to press on.
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Sat, 25 Jun 2022 03:30:00 +0000
Eight and Rou spend the evening hearing stories from Dawson’s adventures before setting off for the temple the next morning. They also learn a little more information about their upcoming adventure, mainly that Dawson lost several friends the last time he was there.
The group arrives at the entrance of the temple, and decide to camp within the cavern entry until daylight in the event they need a quick escape. When they finally descend into the temple, Dawson discovers that the traps his group had cleared previously have not been reset and everything appears just as it was all those years ago.
As the trio draws closer to the room where Dawson’s friends were lost, he grows more agitated and anxious. He prepares his weapon and gives Eight and Rou one final warning about the danger that lies ahead. It isn’t until they start to examine the room and disturb its contents that the silence of the temple is broken by the sound of moving rock.
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Sat, 18 Jun 2022 03:30:00 +0000
As Eight and Rou continue their journey south, they happen upon the town of Honey Hills. Honey Hills is known for its apiaries and bee related products, and both delight in the available items for purchase. While stocking up on their provisions, one of the patrons overhears their conversation and introduces himself.
Dawson is an adventurer on the verge of retirement, who is looking for people to help him with one last job. He tells the pair of an old temple to the east of town, where rumor has it treasure is buried deep within. If they would join him, he would gladly pay them for the assistance. Remembering Big Mood’s advice, Eight and Rou take Dawson up on his offer and ready themselves for their next adventure.
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Sat, 11 Jun 2022 03:30:00 +0000
As combat ensues, Eight summons Eight Jr, but in a much larger form. Shepherd leans into his more basic instincts as he lunges for Thistle, while Rou tries one last time to get information about Hunter before it’s too late. His attempts go unheard, however, as Thistle violently lashes out. Once Thistle is defeated, Hunter is located within the hut with help from Eight Jr.
Shepherd, overcome with joy, panics upon realizing they have taken a monstrous form. Rou, familiar with transformations, puts his mediation skills to good use and convinces Hunter to not let appearances deceive them. The hunting team is reunited and in a moment of intimacy, the pair vocalize their mutual love and affection for one another before everyone returns home through the portal.
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Sat, 4 Jun 2022 03:30:00 +0000
Sprickle-sprack has left the group at the entrance to Thistle’s home, and as time ticks on it occurs to Shepherd that his time is running out. He confesses to the group that he’s not really as he seems to be, and is worried he might not see Hunter before his time runs out.
As they walk closer, they hear a haunting melody being sung from within the hut. Shepherd and Rou sense danger and become wary, and the group agrees that caution is warranted when talking with Thistle. When Shepherd calls out for Hunter, an old woman’s voice responds and invites the group in for tea. As the group starts to ask questions about Hunter, it becomes obvious that Thistle is not one for niceties.
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Sat, 28 May 2022 03:30:00 +0000
While Eight and Shepherd are sure that they need to enter the portal, Rou isn’t so sure. The group takes their time looking for tracks and testing out the portal, knowing that it could very well be a one-way trip. When they see someone appear in the portal, they try to call out and get their attention. While it appears they can hear the calls, it seems they can’t see the group and carry on.
Rou, Eight and Shepherd eventually jump through the portal, and learn that the individual they saw is named Sprickle-sprack. He reveals to them that someone fitting Hunter’s description arrived about a month ago, and was last seen with Thistle. When the group asks for him to guide them to Thistle, he does so only in exchange for gold and warns them that people in that realm generally avoid Thistle.
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Sat, 21 May 2022 03:30:00 +0000
Rou and Eight follow Shepherd to his cabin in the woods, where they have been offered a safe place to sleep. Hunter appears to still be missing, and his absence is clear in the disarray of the cabin. As Rou and Shepherd sleep, Eight spends their time tidying the cabin and then pokes around to see if they can find out more about their host.
During their search, they find Hunter’s journal. The last entry mentions a young woman and a meeting with her in a grove of trees, where a flower named Starlight Bloom can be found. The group decides that heading there is the best course of action and takes off. When they arrive at the grove Hunter had written about, they find something out of place among the trees.
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Sat, 14 May 2022 03:30:00 +0000
Rou and Eight find a letter left by Arthas and begin their journey south. As they set up camp after a long day of travel, they ponder whether or not the “quest” Arthas has taken on is real. During their discussion, they hear a disturbance in the brush. Hidden in the foliage is a human, named Shepherd.
Rou and Eight ask Shepherd to join them for supper, and learn that he has been in search of someone named Hunter. His friend has been missing for quite some time, and he has no idea where Hunter went. It doesn’t take much before Eight and Rou decide they should help.
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Sat, 7 May 2022 03:30:00 +0000
After an eventful day rescuing a Jerboamin, followed by a long celebration at their family’s shop, Arthas heads to bed in the stables. As he drifts off and begins to dream, he receives a visit from a figure that is half-human and half-goat.
The figure introduces themselves as Vuldarin, the god of luck and so-called “Bringer of Chance”. He claims to have a quest for Arthas, one that only the Giant-kin can help with. Something has infiltrated a mage’s tower to the south of Ravenspire, and due to its size Arthas is the best person for the job. However, he is told he must leave his companions behind if he is to take on this challenge.
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Sat, 30 Apr 2022 03:30:00 +0000
Aoife leads the group to where Benny was kidnapped and gives what little information she can of the perpetrator before heading back home. During their investigation, Florence is eager to learn the basics of investigating. With the return of Inspector Nine, the group instructs the Jerboamin on how to look for clues.
As they continue to follow clues, they stumble upon droplets of blood and clumps of fur, which worries little Florence. Eight manages to encourage her and the group carries on. They eventually stumble on the remains of the campsite, Rou’s sense of smell confirming they’re on the right track.
When they find the kidnapper, they learn a little intimidation can go a long way.
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Sat, 23 Apr 2022 03:30:00 +0000
Arthas, Rou and Eight arrive at the town of Ravenspire, where they come across a Jerboamin named Florence. Florence is preparing for a big celebration back at her family’s shop, and is nearly hidden by the number of packages she carries.
After a brief discussion, the group offers to help Florence carry some of the packages back to her family’s shop. When they arrive, they discover a worrisome event has cast a shadow on this joyous day.
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Sat, 16 Apr 2022 03:30:00 +0000
Blisternose has made it clear that he has no intention of stopping the drumming. Angered by the party’s influence on his people, he attacks Rou. Arthas and Eight are quick to respond when their friend collapses to the ground, the other goblins left in a state of shock and confusion.
Rou’s wolf form emerges, resulting in the goblins running away in fear. Blisternose is left to deal with the trio alone, who let him escape with his life. After he leaves, the party is forced to deal with the consequences of their interference.
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Sat, 9 Apr 2022 03:30:00 +0000
The trio heads off to the unexplored area on their map, attempting to locate the source of the drumming. Upon reaching the rocky outcropping, Arthas tosses a rock and ends up striking a green humanoid named Griswold. Talking to Griswold reveals that they will need to request permission from their chief in order to get the drums to cease.
On the other side of the outcropping is a cave, wherein a group of goblins have taken up residence. Talking to the goblin leader, Blisternose, Rou attempts to negotiate a peaceful compromise; however, Blisternose has other plans.
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Sat, 2 Apr 2022 03:30:00 +0000
Eight offers to help Rou practice his new sword skills, but once Rou realizes Eight just plans to stand there he encourages the Warforged to grab a weapon and fight back. Over the course of their journey, Eight changes from a target to a sparring partner.
One day, they begin to hear the sound of drums in the distance. Following the sound of the drums, they come upon a village called Springpoint. It isn’t long before they learn the villagers have been plagued by the drumming for the past week and can’t locate the source of the disturbance.
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Sat, 26 Mar 2022 03:30:00 +0000
While preparing to leave Kidohlva, each member of the group takes the opportunity to tie up some loose ends. Arthas spends his final two days trying out the various restaurants in the city, and stocking up on supplies.
Rou heads to the library, spending his last two days researching Warforged and Giant-kin in an attempt to better understand his companions. He also requests help from Arthas in learning how to use a sword, something that Arthas is more than happy to help with.
Eight pays a visit to the head of the council, a Silarin named Latham, to learn what they can about the Jruna family. Although there isn’t much the council member can share, Latham is at least able to direct Eight toward the records in Baukora and provides them with a copy of the information.
Once the group is out of the mountains and clear of the city Azarra, they come upon a crossroads in their travels where a woman sells produce. When they learn the crossroads is named for a nearby sulfur pool called The Devil’s Bathtub, they take the opportunity for a detour and visit the local natural wonder.
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Sat, 19 Mar 2022 03:30:00 +0000
At the suggestion of Arcterus, Eight visits Professor Trela. It takes them a little while to locate her classroom in the upper levels, but once they do they find they’re greeted by a Moldir Elf with black hair and emerald piercings.
She agrees to help Eight learn divination on two conditions. First, they must never use this magic to harm anyone. Second, they must deliver something for her as part of the exchange. Trela requests that Eight bury a locket at the grave of a dear friend of hers, resting somewhere near the Crystal Shoreline to the south. When Eight agrees to these terms, she demonstrates the possibilities of divination.
The rest of their visit is spent learning the basics of this new type of casting, and Trela gives them a book that they can use to continue their studies. However, before they leave, the Professor has a word of warning for their journey.
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Sat, 12 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000
Eight approaches the individual with the familiar voice, and when they offer to pay for any food and drink ordered, they learn the voice belongs to Viktor. Eight eventually convinces their acquaintance to join the group for dinner, and learns that he has suffered a loss since their parting.
At first Viktor is reluctant to share details of his past, but Rou is able to pry information from him. When Viktor professes he wants to do good, to make up for the deeds of his past, the group agrees to make him the custodian of their new communications device.
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Sat, 5 Mar 2022 04:30:00 +0000
Rou and Eight return to the inn, carrying with them a velvet pouch and a scroll with a broken seal. They discuss the nuances of wolf pack behaviors and speculate how Arthas’s interview with Professor Whitmire went. When the group is together again, they discover the pouch contains a one-way communication device.
Rou attempts to contact anyone that might be at the other end, informing the listener of Arcterus’s fate and that they will be the owners of the device. When they read the scroll, they realize the connection it has to the brooch and Rou immediately fears he has committed a social faux pas.
Just as they begin to relax, a familiar figure wanders into the inn.
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Sat, 26 Feb 2022 04:30:00 +0000
Rou and Eight head to the dungeons to visit Arcterus, bringing with them a treat for him to enjoy. They are able to ask him about the transporter that he stole and his memories surrounding his death. Although his answers weren’t as helpful as the pair anticipated, he is able to point Eight toward a person that could help them hone their magic skills.
They later find Arcterus’s old office, which is now in possession of the university’s newest member, Professor Blossom. As Eight distracts him, Rou is able to search the desk and locates a velvet pouch hidden within.
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S3 E3: The Council of Kidohlva
Sat, 19 Feb 2022 04:30:00 +0000
Eight and Arthas have returned Benny to his mother and head off to meet back up with Rou. They eventually run into one of the professors, who convinces Arthas to help him with research on Giant-Kin society. Eight is not left alone for long, finding Rou amongst the crowd of students.
The pair decide to pay a visit to Arcterus, starting with a trip to the guard station where they learn Arcterus has been tried and now sits in the dungeon awaiting his fate. In order to gain permission for the visit, Rou and Eight are escorted to the chambers of the Kidohlvan Council. When their mission is eventually revealed, they receive an important piece of advice from its members.
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Sat, 12 Feb 2022 04:30:00 +0000
Eight and Arthas arrive at the park with Benny and the illusory cat, Liquid. At first, handing a cat to the toddler does not work in the pair’s favor. Benny’s attention is quickly diverted when a vendor selling treats comes into view. Eight quickly obliges, but learns children are not great at negotiating when they try to exchange the treat for the cat.
Enlisting some help from the vendor, Eight and Arthas are able to get the cat from the child’s tight grip. As a show of appreciation for the assistance, Eight happily performs a trick with Liquid.
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S3 E1: Adventures in Babysitting
Sat, 5 Feb 2022 04:30:00 +0000
It has been a week since the party met the spellweaver named Venya. While Eight and Arthas are enjoying breakfast, their innkeeper, Beverly, informs them that the inn would be closed for the afternoon while she hosts a seminar. The pair then proceed to wrap up some leftovers in preparation to go meet with Arcterus.
It is at this point that their morning is interrupted by Beverly’s daughter, who is in desperate need of a baby-sitter. In exchange for two free nights, Beverly convinces Eight and Arthas to watch her grandson, a toddler named Benny.
It isn’t long before Eight and Arthas realize that baby-sitting is not as easy as they might have supposed.
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Sat, 29 Jan 2022 04:30:00 +0000
Relive some of the twists and turns from Season 2.
Laugh at the jokes, feel the drama of battle, gasp at secrets revealed and cringe at the betrayal. Whether you need a refresher before we premiere Season 3, or you have yet to listen in, enjoy this selection of clips from a rollercoaster season.
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S2 Bonus 7: The Beldun Incident (Part 3)
Sat, 4 Dec 2021 04:30:00 +0000
Rodag leads the party through a session filled with excitement, terrifying and hilarious NPCs, and near-death experiences.
Will the party relish their victory, or be forced to deal with their failures?
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S2 Bonus 6: The Beldun Incident (Part 2)
Sat, 6 Nov 2021 03:30:00 +0000
The group reconvenes to continue their magical, imaginative romp in a world of Rodag's creation. They learn the intricacies of casting spells with sound effects, directing their familiars, sipping tea, eating onions, and interacting with various non-player characters.
What hijinx will the adventurers get into as they continue their escort mission into the ruins of a mysterious city?
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S2 Bonus 5: The Beldun Incident (Part 1)
Sat, 2 Oct 2021 03:30:00 +0000
The retired sea pirate Rodag has invited Eight, Rou, and Arthas to play an old game with him in the Kidohlvan Library. A game of mystery, of action, of fantasy - the classic and iconic game, Danger & Daring!
Stowed away in an alcove of the library after hours, our party joins a member of the staff and the retired pirate in their first roleplaying game. They introduce their characters and learn the mechanics as they maneuver between roleplaying nuances and combat.
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Sat, 4 Sep 2021 03:30:00 +0000
On the other side of the door is a lovely sitting room, sunlight gleaming through leaded glass. In one of the chairs sits a figure cloaked in silver robes, their face obscured by a hood. The group immediately recognizes that this is the individual they saw upon their arrival in Kidohlva.
They reveal their name is Venya, and that a week before the group arrived they had a vision.
Upon sharing the details of the vision, the four of them start to discuss the meaning behind it and Rou shares some doubts as to why they’ve been chosen to hear it. When he questions Venya’s motives, they admit they can’t force them to solve this mystery. For a week they’ve been haunted by this vision, and now it is up to the group to determine what to do with this information.
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Sat, 28 Aug 2021 03:30:00 +0000
Arthas and Rou spend a few days doing their own research, as well as indulging in some of the activities that Kidohlva has to offer. Arthas is finally able to get his first tattoo and Rou partakes in some of the lectures offered at the university. Eight, on the other hand, gets lost in their research and leaves little time to indulge in anything else.
One day, while studying together in the observation lounge, the group notices that the staff assigned to assist them suddenly leaves the room without a word. Rou and Arthas then begin to feel their eyelids grow heavy, the muscles become weary and the draw of sleep becomes strong. Even Eight begins to feel drowsy and fails to resist the hold of this strange force.
They soon realize that they’re in a dark abyss. A voice speaks from the darkness, echoing in the vast space. A door opens, light shining through, beckoning to the trio of companions.
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Sat, 21 Aug 2021 03:30:00 +0000
The librarian Zura escorts Arthas past a hall of portraits and into an older section of the library. As the pair scan tomes and scrolls for information on Giant-Kin, Arthas comes across what appears to be a text depicting cultural aspects of his people, though not necessarily obtained through honest means.
The further he digs, the more he learns that some of the Aerir’s teachings may have been false. He also comes across some interesting information regarding the being that allegedly caused his deity’s death. In order to complete his quest, Arthas learns that there are dangerous steps ahead.
Zura tells Arthas that all knowledge is worth having, even if it comes at a cost. When she sees that this truth has taken a toll on Arthas, she suggests a cup of hot chocolate to make him feel better.
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Sat, 14 Aug 2021 03:30:00 +0000
The librarian Jenar brings Eight to a very old section of the archives. Although she leaves them with an electric lantern, Eight casts a light spell on their head for hands-free assistance. The area has been left disorganized and cluttered, but that doesn’t appear to diminish the Warforged’s enthusiasm. After some preliminary searching to determine the contents of the section, Eight calls Jenar back and the two begin digging in earnest.
Jenar shares that, as part of the War of Seven Hells, Eulelan revolutionists contracted with an inventor in Baukora to design Warforged for their side. However, war profiteers were able to obtain copies of the blueprints and share them with the Adar-Kai Empire. This would mean Warforged have been around for over 400 years.
Scouring old maps and ledgers, Eight is able to figure out the family crest that matches the bird on their plating. Although further information couldn’t be obtained about the missing city, they are left with a mystery on a map thousands of years old.
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Sat, 7 Aug 2021 03:30:00 +0000
The librarian Sira leads Rou down several flights into a very old section of the archives and then leaves him to search alone. As he scans the texts and scrolls, their pages covered in dust from disuse, he finds more frustration than answers. Many of the documents in the library’s archives aren’t written as fact. Historical data, at least for Werewolves, seems to be lacking.
Trying not to give up, he begins to broaden his search. Learning that other cultures with bloodier pasts still managed to shape their future, gives Rou hope that his efforts may foster change for the better.
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S2 E25: Prisons, Inns, and Lessons
Sat, 31 Jul 2021 03:30:00 +0000
After their meeting with the University’s Headmaster, the group heads down further into the mountain. Upon arriving at the guard station, they’re able to turn over Arcterus and obtain a brochure to help guide them through the city. It is suggested they head to The Silver Pearl, an inn close to the residential district and therefore less prone to be swarmed by tourists.
Wandering through the city, they get glimpses of the diversity of its inhabitants and layout. Alcoves for musicians, symposiums, and artists flow into market stalls and reading nooks. Even the inn has been carved from stone, and although Arthas’ accommodations take a little creative thinking, the innkeeper is more than happy to take their coin.
The next morning, they meet the Headmaster and some of her staff in the observation lounge as they finally begin their research.
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Sat, 24 Jul 2021 03:30:00 +0000
The doors to Kidohlva are large and intricately carved into the side of the mountain, guarded by four guards in fur-lined coats. The group approaches carefully, though they find the caution is unwarranted as all are welcome at the University.
Deciding to disregard the guards’ advice about making an appointment, they head straight to the office of the University’s Headmaster. It isn’t long before it is revealed that Arcterus was actually banished for stealing an important artifact, and now must deal with the repercussions of his actions. On their way to turn him over to the authorities, they notice a mysterious figure staring at them from a distance.
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Sat, 17 Jul 2021 03:30:00 +0000
The battle continues as two more white wolves join the fray. They appear smaller, but they are just as vicious as the first. Unfortunately, the party is unable to protect Rou from a nearly devastating attack. The wound triggers a natural reaction, which transforms the Baukoran.
In an effort to keep his friends safe from himself, Rou runs off and leaves the others to finish the fight. The remaining creatures are taken down in short order with some unexpected help from a pair of allies who appear among the trees. Big Mood’s siblings emerge from the brush and share an awkward reunion with their estranged brother. In an effort to bury the hatchet, Mood's siblings declare that a celebration is in order for his first successful adventure.
While Arthas and the Minotaur trio gather the bodies of the crystal-backed wolves to turn in for a reward, Eight rushes off into the wilderness in pursuit of their friend Rou. Despite his efforts to remain elusive, Eight manages to stay on his trail, calling out for Rou in the darkness. Upon reverting back to his human form, Rou calls to Eight and the pair have a heart-to-heart talk.
Eight reminds Rou that he travels with a pair of misunderstood adventurers who many would consider dangerous. With some friendly reassurance, the Baukoran's immediate fears are assuaged and he agrees to return to town. Perhaps, given time, Rou will see that he is not the monster he believes himself to be.
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S2 E22: The Minotaur and the Monster
Sat, 10 Jul 2021 03:30:00 +0000
The group follows the trail down into the valley, Arthas maintaining a fair distance ahead. Rou is the first to spot a glinting light quickly followed by shadows moving among the trees. Realizing they’re hot on the trail, Big Mood suggests that Eight and Rou try sledding down into the valley in order to catch up to Arthas. This leaves Big Mood alone to deal with a massive white wolf that emerges from hiding.
As everyone converges in combat, the wolf proves to be a formidable foe. They start to get the upper hand, but then the sound of heavy footprints is heard in the distance.
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Sat, 3 Jul 2021 03:30:00 +0000
CW: Please skip 00:28 to 01:04 if you have misophonia triggered by the sound of someone talking while chewing food. We have discussed this above table but want to make sure your listening experience is a safe and pleasant one.
Following the villagers to a farm in the woods, the group finds the remains of Jerry, the shepherd who had been losing livestock. Arthas notices a shadowy figure at the edges of the farm and decides to follow it. The rest of his companions follow shortly after, taking their time to investigate footprints and a trail of fluids among the trees.
As they continue through the woods, each of them begins to hallucinate. They hear things and their thoughts begin to dwell on some of their fears. An overwhelming sense of dread overtakes the party. When they manage to track the beast to a valley, a mournful howl fills the air.
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Sat, 26 Jun 2021 03:30:00 +0000
Rou, Eight, and Arthas come to the end of the tunnels. However, instead of ending at Kidohlva, they find they have arrived in a mountain village named Westbridge. The warehouse workers they run into take them to the local tavern, utterly confused as to how they arrived if they aren’t associated with the supply caravans.
While the group waits for some food, they are invited to the table of a minotaur named Ferdinand Moody. Ferdinand, also known as “Big Mood”, shares that he is on his very first adventure and has been looking for fellow adventurers to help with the wanted poster he carries. As they share food, wine, and stories, the door to the tavern bursts open, and a young woman exclaims that someone has been killed.
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Sat, 19 Jun 2021 03:30:00 +0000
Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of rotting corpses and the after-effects of death and decay. If you would rather not hear this, please skip 33:12 to 33:44, 35:41 to 35:52, and 40:51 to 41:10. Your safety and comfort are important to us.
Taking the loss of two of their guides seriously, Rou, Eight, and Arthas agree to be more cautious going forward. After a week of traveling underground, their Sciuren guides depart and the trio is left to travel the remaining tunnels on their own. When they hear a cry for help, they hesitate before jumping to assist.
Carefully following the voice down the tunnel, the group finds themselves confronted with a talking skeleton who has been trapped in the wall for one hundred years. They are able to devise a way to free the skeleton, with some mixed results.
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Sat, 12 Jun 2021 03:30:00 +0000
Content warning: As a general content warning, this episode contains small creature deaths, some gore, and animal corpse descriptions. If this content may be triggering for you, we request you please skip 7:11 to 7:17, 30:39 to 30:44, 38:20 to 38:27, and 48:53 to 49:37.
It doesn’t take long for the group to learn the source of that throaty growl. Three large, canine monstrosities emerge from the shadows, their fur patchy and their sinew exposed. Their flesh oozes puss and ichor.
The group is forced into combat with these foes and for a while, the fight seems to go in favor of the protagonists; however, when the Sciuren get involved they make themselves easy targets...
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Sat, 5 Jun 2021 03:30:00 +0000
Arthas discovers that the source of the pin-prick was a sword, wielded by a squirrel-like creature named Neru. Rou is successful in negotiating help from Neru’s people, but in exchange, they need to pay respects to their queen. When the trio agrees, they are escorted down into an abandoned cavern where it appears people may have once lived.
Each of them offers up a gift to the queen of the creatures they now know are called Sciuren, and in return, she promises an escort through the first part of the labyrinth of tunnels. On their journey, the group learns a little about the Sciuren and their culture. However, when the discussion turns toward mysterious “dogs” that lurk in the shadows, the group makes the mistake of not heeding the Sciuren’s warnings.
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Sat, 29 May 2021 03:30:00 +0000
Ahead of the group is a set of five tunnels, splayed out like fingers on a hand. Rou tries to discern which way to go, and for some reason feels the tunnel second to the right is the best choice. The group decides to camp, rather than continue further, and after some discussion, they decide to sleep where they can keep an eye on all the tunnels.
Eight attempts to make food paste, but it makes a loud noise and while it’s edible, it’s not palatable. It’s very wet and the noise of the conjuration echoes in the tunnels. While Rou and Arthas sleep, Eight hears scratching in the dark and follows the noise. They see something furry escape through a crack in the wall. Unable to get a better look, they resume their watch through the rest of the night.
Morning comes and Eight makes hard-boiled eggs and conjures their first chicken with encouragement from their companions. After the chicken fades from existence an hour later, Rou feels hot breath on his ear and Arthas notices a rock fall along the cave walls. While examining a fissure in the wall, he expresses his concern about the stability of the tunnels. The group continues down the tunnel until they come to some stairs.
Arthas is first to go up the steps and it slowly gets smaller and smaller, until he becomes lodged. Suddenly, he feels what seems like a small dagger against his throat which triggers his instinct to fight.
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Sat, 22 May 2021 03:30:00 +0000
Returning from what may be his final hunt, Arthas joins his clan in a celebration. Tomorrow he begins his apprenticeship under the Aerir, the elder who is responsible for maintaining and remembering the histories of the Giant-kin. Unlike his friends and family, however, the celebration holds no joy for Arthas.
Just as a storm begins to roll in, Arthas hears the sound of metal clanging and hoofbeats clapping against the stone. Heading up toward the cave where his people dwell, Arthas sees a man riding a strange beast. This man, named Yancy, claims to be a knight and asks for food and shelter from the storm. Yancy is granted leave to stay until the storm passes, and Arthas is anxious to learn all about the wide world beyond his cave. What he and Yancy discuss alters the course of Arthas’s future.
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Sat, 15 May 2021 03:30:00 +0000
Rou rejoins Eight and Arthas and updates them about a secret tunnel that will lead them to Kidohlva. If they wish to take this option, they are to meet the clerk at The Purple Plum, a restaurant to the south of town, around supper time. Anticipating how cold it might get underground, Arthas buys some small barrels of animal fat but leaves three on the street “free to a good chef”.
Outside The Purple Plum, the young woman stands there wearing a dark cloak. She appears nervous, but leads them around the corner and down an alley, away from prying eyes and ears. She proposes to lead them to where the supply caravans go to enter the underground tunnels and warns them that it is potentially dangerous and civilians aren’t normally allowed down there. She also requests they keep her involvement a secret since she could lose her job for showing them how to get in. As compensation for her risk, she wants a book called The Gilded Rose.
The trio is brought to a warehouse where they are then led into the tunnels through a trapdoor. Rou smells sandalwood and lily, very faintly, but opts not to share this with the others. Eventually, the tunnel splits into five, and the group is left wondering which way they should go.
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Sat, 8 May 2021 03:30:00 +0000
Eight, Arthas and Rou wander the streets in the rain, which are relatively quiet compared to the day before. The first thing they find is an old, ramshackle building with a sign that says “Airship Museum”. Deciding to check it out, they find it is not quite what they expected.
As they leave the museum, they run into a woman whom Eight calls Mina - now known as Sarah - who takes them to lunch at a nice café nearby. She carries a small chihuahua named Charlie, who has mixed feelings about his owner’s dining companions. While Eight and Sarah catch up, she reveals that the route to Kidohlva will be closed for the next six months as it is too dangerous.
The group heads to the welcome center, hoping that another route may be available to them. A young girl there offers Rou an alternative but asks that they meet her outside of The Purple Plum around 6 when she is off work.
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Sat, 1 May 2021 03:30:00 +0000
Arthas meets a young man named Robert, who wants his autograph, who hands over a flyer from yesterday’s fight. Arthas tells the young man to wait while he goes and obtains assistance from Rou and Eight. When he returns, the young man provides Arthas with his newest title - the Triumphant of Azarra.
The proprietor shares that he needs them to leave for the day, at least until 4 pm, so that he can do his weekly cleaning. While Eight is outside in the stables gathering their things, Rou takes advantage of the situation to learn more about Arthas. Eventually, he asks about the knight from whom Arthas learned and Arthas shares the compendium he carries with him. Rou flips through the book and sees the picture of the youth with the sword and the stone, but has a hard time placing where he has seen that image before.
When Arthas turns the tables and begins to question Rou on his past, the two learn they can both commiserate on stifling family members, and how it is hard to deal with those that choose your future for you. Realizing Eight has been gone for some time, they head outside to find Eight has been busy cleaning the stables. They gather their gear and set off into the rain, to wander the city and explore.
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Sat, 24 Apr 2021 03:30:00 +0000
Content warning: As a general content warning, this episode includes scenes of magical restraint and interrogation. If this type of content may be triggering for you, we request you skip from 8:38 to 27:03.
The group decides to interrogate Aerin Vess, to see if they can discover any connection between him and Jane. Believing ambushing him in his room is the best course of action, Eight poses as room service in order to gain entry. When they do, Eight is able to compel Vess to let the group in. Prostrate and under restraint, Vess becomes subject to the group’s questioning.
Francis begins the interrogation and Vess, in an attempt to redirect the questioning, implies that he and the inspector have more in common than Francis may like to admit. Rou then asks into the nature of why he is leaving town, to which Vess responds it is to procure wine for Francis. Eight becomes suspicious and turns their questioning to the inspector, who quickly waves this off. He indicates that the town guard serves the will of the nobility and as a member, he indirectly serves Vess’s master.
Despite their best efforts, the interrogation begins to go poorly as Vess seeds doubt in the group’s minds. Eight, in particular, seems to be taking it the hardest. However, it isn’t until he threatens Rou that Eight makes a swift end to the questioning.
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Sat, 17 Apr 2021 03:30:00 +0000
We join our party just as they sit down to dinner at The Overlook Inn. Most of the individuals Arthas saw earlier in the day are still there, but the individual he had questioned is gone. There is now a chipper young woman, named Noura, acting as the server. The “menu” is as questionable as the establishment and consists of a single option. The group is hesitant until smiling Noura shares that all the food is freshly made by her, including a dessert she calls “creme brully”.
Inspector Francis orders the oldest bottle of wine and Noura returns with a pleasant surprise - a nicely aged Baukoran wine. He is quick to share with Rou, who gets a little lesson in wine tasting as well. The surprises continue as the group enjoys a delicious vegetable stew, fresh-baked bread, and that homemade dessert.
During dinner, a finely dressed individual, with a small tattoo behind his right ear, comes into the inn. Rou overhears him tell Noura that he plans to leave town tomorrow, which piques the group’s interest. When Rou approaches he learns, through an uncomfortable conversation, that his name is Aerin Vess. Upon hearing this, Francis shares some startling details about Vess that suggest he could be the murderer.
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Sat, 10 Apr 2021 03:30:00 +0000
Art and Rou follow a suspicious, unnamed individual who leads them to The Overlook Inn. Arthas heads inside to find out more about them while Rou keeps watch from the building’s exterior. When Arthas begins to question the man they followed, he suggests they should be careful who they trust. When he implies Francis might be a crooked detective, Arthas and Rou rush back to the medical tent in case Eight is in trouble.
Meanwhile, Eight learns from Margot the description of the man who gave her the poison, but shares that she doesn’t know his name. As the conversation continues, Eight becomes upset and attempts to intimidate her by applying pressure to her wrist. When she starts to scream, Francis convinces her to follow him to the station where questioning can be done in private. Ashamed of their actions, Eight hides in the medical tent.
Arthas and Rou arrive to see a crowd dissipating but no Eight or Francis in sight, and they hear from a bystander that Eight had hurt some woman. They find Eight in the medical tent, alone. Rou comforts Eight after they share how they have reinforced the negative perspectives about their kind. Eight refuses to go to the station, but encourages Rou and Arthas to go.
Rou and Arthas arrive in time for them to overhear Margot telling Francis that the individual that gave her the vial had a small tattoo on the fleshy area between the thumb and forefinger. Arthas shares what he learned from the man he followed, to which Francis has an “easy explanation”. They decide to continue the investigation at The Overlook Inn, making sure to grab Eight on the way.
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S2 E9: Inspector, Inspector, Inspector
Sat, 3 Apr 2021 03:30:00 +0000
The Inspector shares the meaning behind the fingerprint he found and explains that the next step in the investigation is to conduct interviews. The group concurs this is the logical next step and begins to organize and prioritize their list of suspects. Eight recommends they should also compare this fingerprint to Jane, to make sure she didn’t intend to poison someone else and failed.
When they return to the medical tent, they see that a young woman is outside talking to a medical worker. She is in tears, saying that she served the pie and doesn’t understand how this could have happened. As the group questions her, Arthas spies a suspicious individual quickly leaving the area. He decides to pursue them in case there is a connection.
Although Rou is not convinced of the young woman’s innocence, he decides to follow Arthas when the Giant-Kin leaves abruptly. Eight and Inspector Francis are left to finish questioning the young woman, and Eight is able to learn something very important from her.
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Sat, 27 Mar 2021 03:30:00 +0000
Arthas rejoins Eight and Rou, who are saddened by the news of Jane’s passing. The group meets Inspector Francis Broussard, a Tiefling that works with the town guard, who tells them he is investigating her murder. The Inspector agrees to allow the party to assist him, so long as they understand they’re still technically suspects, and begins to collect evidence.
Eight creates a pipe to mimic Francis and introduces another persona, known as Inspector Nine. Enjoying their enthusiasm, Inspector Broussard then suggests they go to a local tobacconist to get pipes if they feel it will help with the investigation. When they return to the platform where the competition was held, they begin their investigation in earnest. Rou is able to help reconstruct the scene while Francis examines the residue remaining in the pie tin.
Francis is able to discover the type of poison that was used and shares with the group that it would have to be someone who was an assassin or have access to one. Arthas finds a vial on the ground, nearly hidden by the platform, and Eight tests it and confirms that the poison was in the vial.
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S2 E7: Twice the pie. Double the fall.
Sat, 20 Mar 2021 03:30:00 +0000
Rou and Eight make it to the pie-eating competition, which is run by a gnome named Reginald. The goal is to eat as many pies as possible in an hour - no regurgitation, no passing out, and no leaving the table for any reason. While preparing for the competition, Rou and Eight meet Jane, the reigning champion. Eventually, Jane and Eight are all that remain at the table. Unfortunately, Jane starts to choke, and Eight attempts to save her.
Afterward, Eight takes some food from her plate and tastes it in an attempt to discern if there is foul play. Eight is able to recognize she has been poisoned but they don’t recognize the specific poison and she is taken off to the medical tent. Eight wins a trophy and a coin purse for being the one individual remaining at the table. Reginald tells them to go off and enjoy the festival, he will report the incident to the guards and if they want to talk to Eight and Rou, they will find them. Rou mentions where they are staying, then he and Eight decide to go see Jane at the medical tent.
As they head that way they discuss the implications of the contest and who could have poisoned Jane, why they did it, and how they did it. When they arrive they learn Jane has passed. Eight hands over the trophy and they ask the medical staff to leave it with her as it was part of her effects.
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S2 E6: Crisp and Confrontation
Sat, 13 Mar 2021 04:30:00 +0000
The episode opens with Eight and Rou leaving the arena after the fight between Renny and Arthas. The competition lasted several hours and it is now mid-afternoon. The atmosphere of Azarra is very festival-like - vendors selling fried food, games, friendly competitions, etc. Eight questions a local about what to do, and he suggests they go check out a local crisp vendor. She is an older woman, but they are warned not to call her “granny”.
Rou and Eight go and find the crisp vendor, a dwarf with dark hair and a scarf covering her face to prevent her beard from getting into the crisp. They debate the merits of holding places in line, and whether or not the vat she uses is fueled by magic. Eight is disappointed to learn that the baking is not magic-based, and the dwarf comments magic users are lazy.
They grab some crisp, including two that they save for Arthas, and then they head to the docks where the airships are. While they sit at the docks, Thomas and his lackeys show up. They tell Rou he needs to be out of the city in two days because he is not welcome. Rou and Eight, wanting to regain their previous happy moods, head off to find the pie-eating competition.
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Sat, 6 Mar 2021 04:30:00 +0000
Rou, Eight, and Arthas enjoy a large breakfast before they rush off to get Arthas registered for the fight. According to the proprietor, they can find the arena at what the locals call “the pier”, a mass of rock on the cliffside that juts out over the sea. Traveling through the bustling crowd they eventually come to the registration booth, where Arthas meets a very nasty cat-person.
Eight and Rou are able to watch from the stands, where the crowd is rather dense and vendors wander throughout while advertising snacks and other wares. The pair share awkward conversation until the competition begins. They witness four matches before Arthas is led out to fight the same cat-person he met at registration. He wins handily and is escorted away until his next match. Each opponent that Arthas faces is quickly vanquished, and the Giant-Kin quickly becomes a favorite for the competition. When his final opponent enters the arena, Arthas learns that they might be the hardest challenge he’s come across to date.
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Sat, 27 Feb 2021 04:30:00 +0000
As Eight and Arthas make their way through the city streets they are approached by a man named Thomas. When attempts to cause trouble fail, Thomas and his companions leave the duo confused and concerned.
Rou arrives at The Hedgehog Inn, a recommendation from Azarra’s Welcome Center, and begins to make himself comfortable for the evening. As he enjoys his dinner, the door opens and a massive man begins to try and wedge himself through the opening. Eight and Arthas have arrived at the same inn.
Although Arthas has to stay in the barn due to his size, he is delighted to learn of a fighting competition that is going to occur in the morning. As they often are, Eight is the first to approach and manages to convince Rou to let them join him for dinner. Rou learns very quickly that Eight likes to chat, as the warforged regales him with tales of their journey thus far. When Eight makes mention that they are headed to the university at Kidohlva, Rou agrees to join them since he is headed there as well.
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Sat, 20 Feb 2021 04:30:00 +0000
During the last few hours of his journey toward Eulela, Rou wanders into the café and meets a young woman named Sarah. When she comments she is originally from Eulela, Rou nervously asks for recommendations in regards to places to visit and things to do. She invites him to join her for dinner and the pair learn they have far more in common than originally expected, despite the differences in their places of birth.
Rou claims he is traveling to discover new cultures, people, and places. She mentions that the university of Kidohlva might be a good place to start, and it’s conveniently close to where they’ll be landing in Azarra. She warns him that some things he may be used to in Baukora won’t be available in Eulela, and if he shares his knowledge it could potentially be dangerous. Later, as Rou heads to his room to prepare for landing, he recognizes the scent of lily and sandalwood in the air. Forced to wait until he is called to depart, Rou hides in his room and hopes the source passes him by.
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Sat, 13 Feb 2021 04:30:00 +0000
Teddy leads Eight and Arthas through the Wildwoods, sneaking by the sentries, until they reach the real reason he is here. Teddy reveals he has been researching rifts hidden within the woods - rips in reality made of crackling energy. Whereas Eight wants to research cautiously, Arthas decides to take a head-on approach and charges into it. Unfortunately, this sets off its magical properties and the group is forced to deal with the result of this recklessness.
Once they are free from danger, they continue their search through the area and stumble upon the ruins of a structure hundreds of years old. Engraved on this structure is the same bird symbol etched onto Eight’s plating. Teddy shares with Eight that this symbol once belonged to a prominent family from long ago.
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S2 E1: The Scholar in Naeralei
Sat, 6 Feb 2021 04:30:00 +0000
A scholar in the library overhears strange voices talking about the books they have borrowed. Deciding to follow them out into the city proper, he discovers the voices belong to Eight and Arthas. While trying to figure out how to introduce himself, Eight saves him the trouble and makes the first introduction. Agreeing that he seems harmless, Eight and Arthas agree on a “mutually beneficial arrangement” in which this scholar will offer them a place to stay for the night in exchange for the ability to ask them questions.
The scholar, named Theodore Lawrence Briggs, enlists Arthas and Eight in an expedition deep into the Wildwoods. He wants to map out and explore the area surrounding the city but has had difficulty obtaining assistance in doing so, and hints that he has not been entirely honest with the Kinder-Kai regarding his true purpose in their city.
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Sat, 30 Jan 2021 04:30:00 +0000
Rou provides a little insight as to why he left the safety of his home and what drives him to explore Eulela, the continent to the east.
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Sat, 23 Jan 2021 04:30:00 +0000
Giant-Kin are rumoured to be extinct, as they choose seclusion over interacting with the world around them. Arthas is the exception, and has chosen to wander the world accumulating titles and stories.
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Sat, 16 Jan 2021 04:30:00 +0000
Eight chats with you about who they are, who created them, and what they hope to accomplish as they explore the wide world of Rejiev.
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Sat, 19 Sep 2020 03:30:06 +0000
The Kinder-Kai lead Eight and Arthas through the woods blindfolded, the twists and turns intended to not only confuse their captives, but to provide enough time for Jokul and Rialla to be questioned and dealt with. The elves face a rare predicament, however, when they need to bring Arthas into the holding cell. Tyr is brought in to temporarily reduce the Giant-Kin’s size, which Arthas finds difficult to handle.
After some questioning, Mira hands Eight the letters that Jokul and Rialla wrote in order to say good-bye. The letters indicate that Rialla has been offered an opportunity she can’t refuse, and that Jokul will be staying behind to support her. After Eight and Arthas provide responses, the pair head off to the small library for some personal research. While the librarian fetches their texts, Arthas reveals his ulterior motive for studying the pantheons of the outside world.
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Sat, 12 Sep 2020 03:30:19 +0000
Learning that the group wants to pass through the woods on their way to Kidohlva, the elves offer passage provided the trespassers agree to be blindfolded. Jokul and Rialla are brought ahead of their companions, their destination an elven city hidden among the trees. Upon arriving, the couple is detained by a council for questioning. One of the elves, Mira, is brought in to read their aura and determine whether or not they tell the truth.
Once the interrogation passes, it is suggested that the pair talk to Tyr, a respected magic user. Mira apologizes for the behavior of her fellow Kinder-Kai and acts as a personal escort to Tyr's dwelling. Upon meeting her, Rialla discovers that the elf has powers similar to hers. Over tea, Rialla and Jokul are given an offer that must have been ordained by the fates. Will they accept this new development or turn it away to wander the unknown lands of Rejiev?
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Sat, 5 Sep 2020 03:30:23 +0000
The group travels upstream, and as they get beyond the clearing the woods once again become unearthly silent. Following the trees, which seem to point the way, they find a stone bridge that allows them to cross the fast-moving river.
As they continue deeper into the woods, the air becomes cloying and the trees now grow too close to continue with the cart. Unhitching Bessie, Eight gives it a forlorn pat before leaving it behind. Trying to disregard the tricks of the forest, Rialla discovers the group is being watched. Her attempts at diplomacy are ruined when Arthas charges in to protect her.
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Sat, 29 Aug 2020 03:30:09 +0000
During the wee hours of the morning, Jokul reveals to Eight that Ray is disturbingly similar to his dead wife. In fact, she is practically a duplicate. He is unable to sleep due to the haunting circumstance the group is currently in. Eight offers a pinky promise to keep Jokul’s secret, and reminds him what the term “friends” really means.
The group waits until mid-morning for their guide to wake, but when she doesn’t, Rialla and Eight decide to explore the cabin. What they find is the most unsettling discovery of all, but perhaps Ray’s final act of kindness will offer them guidance as they set out.
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Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:30:17 +0000
The group travels toward the river and as they draw near they realize the sounds of nature are returning. The sun quickly sets and they can hear small critters now scavenging in the underbrush. When they reach the river they stumble upon a cabin inhabited by a woman and her young daughter.
She offers them supper and the group accepts, spending the evening in comfort at the cabin. Jokul, however, finds no comfort as he comes face to face with reminders of his past. Eight manages to convince the stranger to act as a guide, as an ally that knows the woods is better than wandering aimlessly.
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S1 E16: Unintended Consequences
Sat, 15 Aug 2020 03:30:22 +0000
Looking for an escape from this strange forest, Arthas climbs to the top of the trees to scan the canopy. However, he is met with an endless sea of leaves with no way out. Down below, Eight utilizes the blessing they received from the god Lohr and learns that there is water to the north. When Jokul comments that Maeve hears something in the distance, Eight tries to probe her mind to gain answers.
The lesson of twisted magic is remembered too late as Maeve bolts in fear, leaving Arthas and Jokul to chase after her while Rialla tries to comfort a shocked and saddened Eight.
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Sat, 8 Aug 2020 03:30:06 +0000
As the group heads farther into the forest, strange things start to happen. The ground explodes under their feet and weird lights flicker in the distance. Rialla starts to see things as her paranoia takes hold. Try as they might, they don’t appear to make any headway as they meander through the eerie landscape.
Eight takes charge when they notice that Rialla and Arthas seem to be struggling the most. They coordinate with Jokul to mitigate the forest’s influence on Rialla. When Eight checks in on Arthas, the pair have a brief discussion about Eight’s oddities to distract from the madness that surrounds them.
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Sat, 1 Aug 2020 03:30:08 +0000
When she had attempted to use her mirror in Kadiba, she learned its scrying ability had been cleansed. In order to use it again, she would need to perform a ritual under the new moon. Sneaking out of the tent she shares with Jokul, Rialla finds herself a quiet spot far from the others to restore its powers.
As she calls forth her power and falls into meditation, she is transported into the mirror. When the spell takes full effect, the face of her ancestor forms in front of her. Before they can speak however, the form of another takes their place.
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Sat, 25 Jul 2020 03:30:09 +0000
The group enters the forest, the dark canopy above cutting off their view of the stars. Wishing to see the sky so far from civilization, Arthas manages to climb a tree but is disappointed to find he doesn’t recognize the constellations. Setting up camp is easy enough, and a small fire distracts from the eerie silence of the forest.
During his trance Jokul receives a vision of Baradesh. Shaken by the encounter, Jokul leaves the tent he shares with Rialla and joins Eight by the fire. When he prompts Eight on beliefs and spirituality, the warforged shares their own experiences with the gods of Rejiev.
The next morning when the group sets out, they notice that the sun doesn't move across the sky as the hours pass. When Rialla uses her mirror to try and find their way through the trees, she sees something terrifying in its depths. Something about this forest has twisted all magic.
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Sat, 18 Jul 2020 03:30:08 +0000
While Rialla is out shopping, the other three gather for breakfast at The Grumpy Goat. The Procid proprietor offers hard liquor as a beverage option and Eight naively orders some. Three glasses in, the group realizes that Eight’s eyes have turned a very interesting color. Rialla returns to an intoxicated Eight, and immediately tries to help them recover.
On the road again, Eight tells Arthas what they’ve learned about Jokul and Rialla’s mysterious past. Rialla overhears them and the group engages in a discussion on trust and perceptions.
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Sat, 11 Jul 2020 03:30:14 +0000
As Arthas patiently waits for his friends, he meets an old beggar woman wandering the streets. After he generously hands over the last of his coin, the figure transforms into the god Gnodda and bestows his blessing on the Giant-kin. Shortly thereafter Jokul, Rialla and Eight arrive, bringing the ledger and the body of Hassan. With a little convincing, the group is finally able to prove their innocence to the captain and his guards.
In the morning, Rialla heads into the market to obtain materials for her scrying ritual. She manages to find a curio shop run by an enigmatic elven woman with a strange tattoo. When the shopkeeper reveals her ability to see into a person’s past, Rialla returns in kind by sharing her own vision of the shopkeeper’s death.
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S1 Bonus 1: Canyon Campfire Chat
Sat, 4 Jul 2020 03:30:16 +0000
A few days before meeting Arthas, three companions sit around a campfire after a long day of travel. They have been wandering the canyon for just over a week, the city of Isha long behind them. Under a star-filled sky, Eight learns snippets of Rialla’s sad childhood and Jokul’s experience in the military.
Aside from the more somber moments, Eight learns the joy of cooking with friends. Rialla and Jokul aren't the only people to open up, however. As Rialla prods, Eight contemplates their true purpose.
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Sat, 27 Jun 2020 03:30:02 +0000
Determined to protect their friends, Eight makes the first attack against Hassan. Rialla and Jokul are quick to join in the fray, their contributions making it difficult for their adversaries to gain any ground in the fight. In a stroke of genius, Rialla conjures up Hassan’s worst fear to successfully distract him. Using his spiked chain, Jokul is then able to quickly dispatch the would-be king of thieves.
Lily and Marcus now beg for mercy and freedom. While Eight is determined to see an end to them for what they’ve done, Rialla and Jokul agree to let the pair go so long as they promise to live out the rest of their lives as respectable citizens. Gathering up their belongings, the group now wonders what has become of Arthas.
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Sat, 20 Jun 2020 03:30:03 +0000
Rialla, Jokul and Eight head down into the sewers to meet with the thieves’ guild of Kadiba. There they find the man who had introduced himself as Hassan when they met him outside of Ki’Ran. He attempts to convince the trio that they should join his guild and help them to branch out into the rest of the world. If they don’t, Rialla and Jokul are threatened with death and Eight would be rewired to serve the guild's needs.
Rialla does her best to try and negotiate for their freedom, while Eight attempts to sway Hassan’s mind. Both to no avail. When Eight is frustrated by their failure and angered at the implication that they would no longer be free, drastic measures are taken.
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Transcript by CJ Kallevig
EPISODE CREDITS:
Produced by Dax
Opening theme music, editing and mixing by Wren
Logo Artwork design by Jessie
Character Artwork design by Riyuski
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Sat, 13 Jun 2020 03:30:21 +0000
Three companions make their way to The Grumpy Goat, the rendezvous point for the thieves’ guild of Kadiba. They book a room from the proprietor, a Procid named Tek, using the false name “Ranier”. Once they are alone in the privacy of their room, Rialla explains to Jokul and Eight that she lied to the guild about their involvement with the bird, which is what has prompted the midnight meeting.
Jokul meticulously cleans his blades in preparation, and Rialla tries to scry using her recently recovered mirror to determine the significance of the bird. Unfortunately, she realizes in this process that her mirror has been cleansed and she’ll need to reattune to it in order to use it.
As Eight takes time to rearrange their plating in an effort to make their stature seem more imposing, Jokul and Rialla head down to the dining area to enjoy their first meal alone in weeks. They reminisce on what has happened since they met, and ponder what the future holds.
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Transcript by Wil McKerracher
EPISODE CREDITS:
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Logo Artwork design by Jessie
Character Artwork design by Riyuski
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Sat, 30 May 2020 03:30:04 +0000
Jokul and Rialla continue to follow the rooftops until they reach The Citadel, the location mentioned in the thieves’ cant they had spotted earlier. Upon entry they are greeted by a kindly old priest, and they implemented the facade of romantically involved tourists who had come to see the beautiful building and hear its services.
When the old priest leaves, Rialla notices a young woman - a thief - disguised as a priestess. Rialla manages to gather her courage and is able to deceive the priestess into divulging information regarding the bird, telling her that they were supposed to make the exchange but got caught instead. Meanwhile, Jokul examines the large organ he noticed propped away from the wall. He discovers that one of the keys is missing and the organ is farther from the wall because there is a door hidden behind it. The pair then learn that they must meet the thieves at midnight outside of an inn called The Grumpy Goat.
Eight, on the other hand, is accosted by a man who is set on scaring Eight away from the alley. In an attempt to persuade him to share secrets, the warforged learns that this man is actually in disguise and is then left to deal with the violent consequences of the discovery. The cowardly rogue flees to The Citadel, at which point he is apprehended by Eight.
When the group reconvenes, they decide it is best to leave the man trapped out in the open than to cause a bigger scene, and head for The Grumpy Goat. Jokul and Rialla leave first and, after a time, Eight follows them in a questionable disguise.
Reference to episode on YouTube where Eight meets Lohr [18:35]
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Transcript by Dax
EPISODE CREDITS:
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Opening theme music, editing and mixing by Wren
Logo Artwork design by Jessie
Character Artwork design by Riyuski
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Sat, 23 May 2020 03:30:09 +0000
Jokul, Rialla and Eight head out into the city of Kadiba to start looking for the thieves. Their dear friend, Arthas, is now being held by the guards as incentive to complete their task. If they can't find the real thieves in twenty-four hours then all four of them forfeit their freedom.
They decide the best way to locate them is to draw pictures to show the citizens. Rialla locates some thieves' cant hidden on one of the buildings and Jokul is able to find a pathway that the thieves might use to wander the city safely. Deciding to follow the pathway, Jokul and Rialla take to the rooftops while Eight wanders the streets with the thieves' cant key Rialla gave them. Eight is the first to locate someone, but are they what the warforged was looking for?
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Transcript by Raven
EPISODE CREDITS:
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Opening theme music, editing and mixing by Wren
Logo Artwork design by Jessie
Character Artwork design by Riyuski
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S1 E6: The Bird and the Bartender
Sat, 16 May 2020 03:30:01 +0000
Four companions wake to find they have been robbed of any belongings not on their person while they slept - including what little food and water they had left. In exchange, they find they have been gifted the bird that Rialla had noticed the night before. Luckily, Jokul is able to find the barest of tracks still remaining in the sand, allowing the party to follow the thieves northward.
This final leg of their trek across the desert brings them to Kadiba, a city of white stone and gleaming golden rooftops. Feeling they can’t trust the city guards with their dilemma, the group decides to find a place to get a meal and some water before searching for the thieves. While enjoying their meal, the bartender notices their feathered companion and alerts the guards. It turns out the creature had been stolen from a resident of the city and the party now stands accused of the crime.
Transcript by Dax
EPISODE CREDITS:
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Opening theme music, editing and mixing by Wren
Logo Artwork design by Jessie
Character Artwork design by Riyuski
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S1 E5: The Merchant Beyond the Wall
Sat, 9 May 2020 03:30:21 +0000
Four companions continue their trek through the desert, discovering that it can be as deadly as it is beautiful when Eight nearly gets caught in some quicksand. Despite such a near misfortune, the group believes they have finally had a bit of luck when they find a small city. Unfortunately, the city streets are devoid of activity and the sounds of life within the buildings are non-existent.
While wandering the empty streets, they begin to piece together what happened as they talk with the few remaining residents - both of the past and present. In the end they decide it is safer to sleep beyond the city walls and meet up with three travelling merchants who offer them food and drink in exchange for information...
Transcript by Dax
EPISODE CREDITS:
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Sat, 2 May 2020 03:45:13 +0000
After traipsing through the desert, the group crosses paths with a mysterious stranger they first confronted in Saleen. They soon learn this stranger is an unexpected visitor from Rialla and Jokul's past. While in his company, the pair learns a bit more about the King's Sworn and Rialla recovers an item she thought long-forgotten.
Eight is forced to face the reality of his best friends’ past, while Arthas shares some of the secrets of Giant-kin society.
Transcript by Dax
EPISODE CREDITS:
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Character Artwork design by Riyuski
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Sat, 25 Apr 2020 03:30:02 +0000
The party has finally left the canyon behind and now trudges through the desert proper. After struggling to get their animals to cooperate, they venture forth into a sea of sand dunes and eventually meet a desert nymph.
When she offers the group refreshment, some are more reluctant than others to partake. Eight begins demonstrating new abilities in an effort to protect their friends, while Rialla and Jokul push aside their paranoia in an attempt to garner information about what lies ahead. In addition, Art begins to realize that perhaps Eight is not just a person that never removes their armor.
Transcript by Dax
EPISODE CREDITS:
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Sat, 18 Apr 2020 03:37:11 +0000
Arthas learns that Jokul, Rialla and Eight are on a quest to save missing children and, as he is on his own quest to obtain knighthood, immediately agrees to help them.
The party sets off the next morning but before they do, Jokul tries to get some fresh meat for their supplies. He manages to trap a sentient creature, a Jerboamin of the canyon.
Deciding to let the Jerboamin free, the party’s kindness is rewarded with assistance from the Jerboamin and their clan.
Transcript by Dax
EPISODE CREDITS:
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Sat, 11 Apr 2020 03:00:01 +0000
Rialla, Jokul and Eight are travelling through a desert canyon they’ve been following for two weeks. While setting up camp, they are surprised by a monstrous ogre trying to steal Eight’s donkey, Bessie. They try to scare the ogre away, but when the ogre responds with violence they are forced to engage it in combat.
While they may have had the ogre well in hand, a nearby traveller hears the sounds of battle and decides to come to the party’s rescue. This traveller, an 11 foot tall giant-kin, charges from the darkness and finishes the ogre off. As thanks for his assistance, the trio offers Arthas some respite at their campfire.
While sharing a meal, the group learns of some strange traditions of the giant-kin and where Arthas came from.
Transcript by Dax
EPISODE CREDITS:
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Character Artwork design by Riyuski
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Roads Uncharted: An Introduction
Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:35:03 +0000
GM Daxara introduces the podcast and provides a brief summation of the game's history, as well as credit to our creative resources.
Time Stamps:
0:31 - Safety Tools
0:42 - Artistic and Music Credits
- Logo Art by: @JehusestheMoose
- Music through Epidemic Sound
Contact us via email: RoadsUncharted2018@gmail.com
EPISODE CREDITS:
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Character Artwork design by Riyuski
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