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The Cloisters


46 episodes


Full cast Science fiction Longform Audio RPG


Synopsis:

The Cloisters is a show that gives DnD 5e a sci-fi twist. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic North America where ten independent enclaves governed by central AI minds entered into an intentional 100 year isolation. However, when they emerge from isolation to reconvene only six of the ten respond. Watch as a group of unlikely allies attempt to figure out what happened to the silent Cloisters and protect the fate of humanity.


Format: Audio RPG

Continuity: Longform

Writing: Improvised

Voices: Full cast

Genres: Science fiction

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Episodes:

Ep 29: Atlas Shrugged

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 23:06:37 -0400

IN THIS EPISODE:

As the crew awakens from a terrible nightmare where they felt as though they were trapped for 80 years under rubble, mimicking Azazyel's torment, they set out to find Dodd and see if he can help them determine what or how exactly their sleep was invaded. What could go wrong?

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Ep 28: By The Grace of Dodd

Mon, 08 May 2023 10:25:40 -0400

I'm the worst producer, and lost episode 28— recap, the group finished the river battle and escaped up the Missouri river. The spend time noodling for catfish, and landed at the town of Grace where they met Gwen, a Harbinger who was run out of Ring (Denver) when it was raided by Azazyel.

IN THIS EPISODE:

The crew explores the township of Grace, making friends and planning to upgrade their ship. Just when they think things are looking up, they have their sleep invaded by some ominous force...

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Ep 27: Shred The Gnar

Sat, 25 Feb 2023 14:26:03 -0500

We rejoin the group in a high-speed boat chase with a spurned AI pilot of a Hydronix ship in hot pursuit after the crew killed it's leader, Cybil. Can they make it to the mouth of the Missouri River before this ship closes the distance? The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Ep. 26: Yacht Rock

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 18:38:04 -0500

After battling Lazo, the crew climb aboard a stolen ship in an effort to escape Gateway in a hurry, being chased by a scorned AI servant of Hydronix. Things get weird, on boats, unfortunately not enough Michael McDonald. The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Ep 25: Lazo Be There

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 18:28:53 -0500

After fighting their way to victory in the bizarre game of Entanglement, the heroes set out to figure out where exactly Lazo is hiding. They take part in a grand celebration in the reunification of East and West Gateway, where Alan demonstrates his masculine wiles, and they find themselves on bridge in the dark.

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Ep 24: Gateway Reunited (And It Feels So Good)

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 18:11:14 -0500

After fighting their way to victory in the bizarre game of Entanglement, the heroes set out to figure out where exactly Lazo is hiding. They take part in a grand celebration in the reunification of East and West Gateway, where Alan demonstrates his masculine wiles, and they find themselves on bridge in the dark. The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Ep 23: Sweet Dreams Aren't Made of These

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:01:08 -0400

The group picks up in the battle with their nightmares and fears— Street Sharks, doctors and needles, TALL PEOPLE! Trying to make their way through the second level of Entanglement before Angus and Joaquin stop fighting each other and attempt to make their way towards the center. It gets a little dicey... The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Ep 22: Robot Gooch; or How to Make Friends and Destroy Mechs

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 16:08:01 -0400

With Entanglement underway, the group attempts to make their way to the second level of the game, but not before absolutely annihilating the undercarriage of one of their foes. But level two holds its own unexpected horrors. It's Street Sharks... or at least partly Street Sharks. The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Ep 21: Cool Game... Knot!

Sat, 15 Oct 2022 14:44:17 -0400

So it begins. The crew is finally in the arena and about to learn what this game of Entanglement is all about. As Angus and Joaquin Garrison take to their places, our friends enter in with this near stranger, Lucien Garrison, to see if they can come out victorious and reunite Gateway. Time to see what Kane has in store for them. The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Ep 20: Tangled Up In Knots

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 04:35:00 -0400

This week the crew agrees to, maybe a bit reluctantly, to journey along with this Lucien Garrison character and help him win the game of Entanglement. They meet up with Fiverr, the Orycs (uplifted rabbit), and his companion Scout— a silent party with an itchy trigger finger. They make it in to Gateway to learn that Kane has been hatching a few plans of his own. The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Ep 19: Lucien and Loose Ends

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 04:46:00 -0400

This week the group picks up on the road outside Mt Vernon, Misourri where they identified a trap before falling into it. What seemed like obvious enemies slowly became a little blurry a the battle progressed. Hints of Gateway's game of "Entanglement", the game that determines their leaders, leaked out from a man named Lucien Garrison— the alleged son of Angus Garrison, leader of West Gateway. The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 18: Go West, Young Plan

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 17:04:21 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. After defeating Harut, the group discovers Cortana in her new state of embodiment. While it was a bit of a rocky start to the interaction, the budding relationship ends with a... unique gift for Ypsi. The first leg of their trip towards Gateway ends with a curious encounter on the outskirts of a collapsed city in the former state of Missouri. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 17: Final Exam

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:55:51 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

This week the group ascends the Apogee Tower in the heart of Newvana to confront Harut and hopefully cleanse the settlement of this invading force. Of course Harut had a few surprises in store for them, including curious declarations about Cortana.

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 17: Final Exam

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:55:51 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. This week the group ascends the Apogee Tower in the heart of Newvana to confront Harut and hopefully cleanse the settlement of this invading force. Of course Harut had a few surprises in store for them, including curious declarations about Cortana. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 16: Apogee Wiz

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:11:09 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

This week the group continues its attempts at reclaiming Newvana from Harut and Marut's insurgence. As the group moves toward the giant cable to ascend the Apogee Tower, they're ambushed.

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 16: Apogee Wiz

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:11:09 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. This week the group continues its attempts at reclaiming Newvana from Harut and Marut's insurgence. As the group moves toward the giant cable to ascend the Apogee Tower, they're ambushed. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 15: Ewe Take A Detour

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:42:00 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

This week Cobol and Farrah receive an unexpected gift from a grateful and relieved AI— getting pulled into a dangerous simulation of a renaissance faire. Pillow dragons, and polymorph, and Flight of the Navigator, oh my!

"Above the table," two of the players were unexpectedly unable to play, so we ran a fun little one-shot inside The Cloisters universe. We hope you like it!

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 15: Ewe Take A Detour

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:42:00 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. This week Cobol and Farrah receive an unexpected gift from a grateful and relieved AI— getting pulled into a dangerous simulation of a renaissance faire. Pillow dragons, and polymorph, and Flight of the Navigator, oh my! "Above the table," two of the players were unexpectedly unable to play, so we ran a fun little one-shot inside The Cloisters universe. We hope you like it! The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 14: Marut-ing for the Home Team

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:46:00 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

This week the show the group picks up in the fight against Marut in the fabrication facility within Newvana. What action would be complete without a few outfit changes?!

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 14: Marut-ing for the Home Team

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 17:46:00 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. This week the show the group picks up in the fight against Marut in the fabrication facility within Newvana. What action would be complete without a few outfit changes?! The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 13: Smells Like Protean Spirit

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:08:32 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. This week the show begins as the group awakens Old Hank from the Azazyel induced Coma to uncovers some changes happening inside the old eccentric. They meet a representative from the Columbus cloister named Tsuyoshi Shield, who lets them know it has a different name now, and the state of conditions therein. Then the group sets out, to find a way to reclaim the fallen city. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 13: Smells Like Protean Spirit

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:08:32 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

This week the show begins as the group awakens Old Hank from the Azazyel induced Coma to uncovers some changes happening inside the old eccentric. They meet a representative from the Columbus cloister named Tsuyoshi Shield, who lets them know it has a different name now, and the state of conditions therein. Then the group sets out, to find a way to reclaim the fallen city.

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 12: The End of an Error

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 21:09:48 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

This week, the group picks up the fight with DJ Nosferatu, somehow making him cooler in the process. They learn a bit about themselves and get some upgrades to their Consuls in a final conversation with Kingston. And they get the fruits of Dick's... ahem... I mean Click's and Kane's work on a way to fend off Azazyel.

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 12: The End of an Error

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 21:09:48 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. This week, the group picks up the fight with DJ Nosferatu, somehow making him cooler in the process. They learn a bit about themselves and get some upgrades to their Consuls in a final conversation with Kingston. And they get the fruits of Dick's... ahem... I mean Click's and Kane's work on a way to fend off Azazyel. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 11: Kāne, Kāne, Kāne Chameleon

Fri, 27 May 2022 06:05:00 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

This week, the group enters down the Orycs tunnels to head to Kāne's compound. They meet previous generations of Orycs, Kāne himself, and learn about the "man in a tube" also known as Kingston Green. Oh, oh, oh, and DJ Nasferatu in a strange basement club.

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 11: Kāne, Kāne, Kāne Chameleon

Fri, 27 May 2022 06:05:00 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. This week, the group enters down the Orycs tunnels to head to Kāne's compound. They meet previous generations of Orycs, Kāne himself, and learn about the "man in a tube" also known as Kingston Green. Oh, oh, oh, and DJ Nasfaratu in a strange basement club. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 10: From Roughwater to Rabbit Holes

Fri, 20 May 2022 18:23:44 -0400

So we had another wave of audio issues, that had us have to switch streaming platforms mid stream. This edit resolves them at ~3 minutes, sorry! We're trying another platform and bringing in an audio professional so this stops happening.

This week, the group wraps up their time in Roughwater after clearing out the fabrication facility. They learn about a place called Gateway from Knil, and a fortified barrier that could prevent them from going further west. They then head north, towards Waterloo, to try and find Kane.

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 10: From Roughwater to Rabbit Holes

Fri, 20 May 2022 18:23:44 -0400

So we had another wave of audio issues, that had us have to switch streaming platforms mid stream. This edit resolves them at ~3 minutes, sorry! We're trying another platform and bringing in an audio professional so this stops happening. This week, the group wraps up their time in Roughwater after clearing out the fabrication facility. They learn about a place called Gateway from Knil, and a fortified barrier that could prevent them from going further west. They then head north, towards Waterloo, to try and find Kane. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 9: Fabricating Friends

Mon, 16 May 2022 15:06:28 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. This week, the group picks up where they'd left off at the fabrication facility in Roughwater. Thing get worse before they get better, after some sticky situations— literally and figuratively. The group is able to release Korut's friends, Oiram and Knil, but learn of something seemingly insidious in the process. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 9: Fabricating Friends

Mon, 16 May 2022 15:06:28 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

This week, the group picks up where they'd left off at the fabrication facility in Roughwater. Thing get worse before they get better, after some sticky situations— literally and figuratively. The group is able to release Korut's friends, Oiram and Knil, but learn of something seemingly insidious in the process.

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm ET on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 8: Hard Times in Roughwater

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:29:52 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. In this episode the party plans to set out towards Kane's compound, but are asked to make a layover along the way. Wandering Clark lets them know that weird things are happening in a township of The Collective named Roughwater. Upon arrival they meet some interesting new characters— *ahem* Korut *ahem— and get into some sticky situations in an over-run fabrication facility. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 8: Hard Times in Roughwater

Fri, 06 May 2022 18:29:52 -0400

The Cloisters is a home brewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

In this episode the party plans to set out towards Kane's compound, but are asked to make a layover along the way. Wandering Clark lets them know that weird things are happening in a township of The Collective named Roughwater. Upon arrival they meet some interesting new characters— *ahem* Korut *ahem— and get into some sticky situations in an over-run fabrication facility.

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 6, Decisions With Gravity

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 22:19:49 -0400

The Cloisters is a homebrewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. This week the group ventures further into Lazo's Lab and are met with some surprises that challenge the weight of their actions... tee hee. They also learn that being kind, even to AI facility managers, can pay off. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find past episode with maps and the cast on Youtube.

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Episode 6, Decisions With Gravity

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 22:19:49 -0400

The Cloisters is a homebrewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

This week the group ventures further into Lazo's Lab and are met with some surprises that challenge the weight of their actions... tee hee. They also learn that being kind, even to AI facility managers, can pay off.

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find past episode with maps and the cast on Youtube.

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Lab Report (Episode 5)

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:16:58 -0400

The Cloisters is a homebrewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. In this episode the group collects themselves after the fight with the Arch Angels and learns some new information about Azazel from the Arch Angel airship. They then proceed towards the Montgomery Dam and Lazo's Lab where they discover some unexpected parties inside the Lab. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on most podcast platforms.

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Lab Report (Episode 5)

Fri, 15 Apr 2022 11:16:58 -0400

The Cloisters is a homebrewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

In this episode the group collects themselves after the fight with the Arch Angels and learns some new information about Azazel from the Arch Angel airship. They then proceed towards the Montgomery Dam and Lazo's Lab where they discover some unexpected parties inside the Lab.

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on most podcast platforms.

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Episode 4: Airship Down

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:16:11 -0400

The Cloisters is a homebrewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

In this episode, the group sets out down the Ohio River Valley in search of whomever was launching the attacks against the Pittsburgh Cloister— but not before a little physical challenge. Along the way they encounter a curious new ally.

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find this episode on Youtube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNE9mL6V5x0

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Episode 4: Airship Down

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:16:11 -0400

The Cloisters is a homebrewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. In this episode, the group sets out down the Ohio River Valley in search of whomever was launching the attacks against the Pittsburgh Cloister— but not before a little physical challenge. Along the way they encounter a curious new ally. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find this episode on Youtube here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNE9mL6V5x0

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Episode 3: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:03:38 -0400

The Cloisters is a homebrewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E.

This episode begins in the tree-top compound of Old Hank after the battle with with the giant Arachno Bot. Hank gives everyone the ability to scan fallen foe’s weapons systems in order to upgrade or design new weapons— he also gives them a design file for a weapon from the Arachnobot called the Arachno Bot Lash. The then group returns to Jasi’s compound and a bestowed a series of gifts. Turmeric (the Kahuna from Ann Arbor) shares a bit of interesting technology to interrogate fallen enemies. Finally the group learns of where the threats on Pittsburgh may be emerging from.

The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 3: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 14:03:38 -0400

The Cloisters is a homebrewed world and campaign putting a science fiction spin on Dungeons and Dragons 5E. This episode begins in the tree-top compound of Old Hank after the battle with with the giant Arachno Bot. Hank gives everyone the ability to scan fallen foe’s weapons systems in order to upgrade or design new weapons— he also gives them a design file for a weapon from the Arachnobot called the Arachno Bot Lash. The then group returns to Jasi’s compound and a bestowed a series of gifts. Turmeric (the Kahuna from Ann Arbor) shares a bit of interesting technology to interrogate fallen enemies. Finally the group learns of where the threats on Pittsburgh may be emerging from. The Cloisters streams every Wednesday at 9pm on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find it on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA4MH3tae6_XyRMXiVze2jw

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Episode 2: Old Hank's Tree House

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:22:13 -0400

In Episode 2 the group responds to alerts coming from sensors high in one of the 600ft trees surrounding Pittsburgh. They encounter a curious old superintendent of Tree 6, Old Hank, and discover the source of the alerts.

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Episode 2: Old Hank's Tree House

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 14:22:13 -0400

In Episode 2 the group responds to alerts coming from sensors high in one of the 600ft trees surrounding Pittsburgh. They encounter a curious old superintendent of Tree 6, Old Hank, and discover the source of the alerts.

The Cloisters streams live every Wednesday at 9pm on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters ; You can also find video for this episode on Youtube here

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Episode 1: The Reconvening

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 02:28:00 -0400

Members of the six responding Cloisters meet in Pittsburgh. During ceremonies bringing together the Kahunas— the super intelligent AI minds at the center of each Cloister— six young representatives are attacked. So the story begins.

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Episode 1: The Reconvening

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 02:28:00 -0400

Members of the six responding Cloisters meet in Pittsburgh. During ceremonies bringing together the Kahunas— the super intelligent AI minds at the center of each Cloister— six young representatives are attacked. So the story begins.

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The Cloisters: Origins (Prologue To The Campaign)

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:16:35 -0500

This is the prologue to the campaign. The story covers the collapse of society and the establishment of the ten Cloisters across North America. The show will begin airing every Wednesday at 9pm on twitch https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters If you'd prefer reading it, you can find a google doc of the story at the link below. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yxpLZNYEhPkCswbNS10xR4oJ7Nv84ERlLW3K-3OaBZI/edit?usp=sharing

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The Cloisters: Origins (Prologue To The Campaign)

Sat, 12 Mar 2022 13:16:35 -0500

This is the prologue to the campaign. The story covers the collapse of society and the establishment of the ten Cloisters across North America.

The show will begin airing every Wednesday at 9pm on twitch https://www.twitch.tv/thecloisters

If you'd prefer reading it, you can find a google doc of the story at the link below.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yxpLZNYEhPkCswbNS10xR4oJ7Nv84ERlLW3K-3OaBZI/edit?usp=sharing

Direct MP3 link