Back to the Story

By Back to the Story

A roleplay-heavy 5e D&D podcast featuring holy-rolling childhood friends. Uploads on Wednesday and Friday!

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The podcast currently has 175 episodes available.

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July 31, 2019 Episode Nineteen: Hand of God - Part One
Overtaken by the approaching light on the horizon, the Bronze Scales find themselves struggling to communicate with a being of inexplicable intent. Left troubled by this experience, it weighs heavy on them as they arrive in Whiteguard, and find that more than just the scenery is unfamiliar in Westrin.
Theme Song: “Returning to Camp” by Magnus Ringblom
Other Music: “Heros Hand 1” from August Wilhelmsson
Timestamps:
0:08 - Intro/Theme
1:39 - Recap.
3:11 - Episode begins.
17:02 - Arrival.
32:00 - Departure.
40:28 - In the prologue, Amsen and Bál found a stone tablet on a fallen warrior that his spirit requested be returned to his brothers in arms and taken to his holy land: a war torn place called The Mantle.
41:55 - Checking on Orizana.
44:43 - Paladin Posse.
47:30 - Dawn… dawns.
51:52 - Card games and serious discussions.
57:34 - Reeling them in.
1:10:02 - Next time...
Cast
DM - Klouse (https://twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Alexander (https://twitter.com/StoriesByAmsen)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (https://twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Ezekiel - George
Kalvyn - Michael
Vesper - Swan (https://twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
1h 11min
July 31, 2019 Episode Eighteen: Blood in the Water - Part 2
The Bronze Scales begin their voyage to Westrin, accompanied by the wood elf Orizana. While the party struggles to gain her trust, they do business with a strange enchanter, and try to get their sea legs. Ezekiel and Ellory make a connection, Vesper confides in Bál, Kalvyn shares stories with Amsen, and they all discover how wondrous and deadly the Sea of Orn can be.
Music: “They Came From The Sky” from August Wilhelmsson
Timestamps:
0:08 - Previously…
0:55 - Episode begins.
17:29 - Inspiration: “He’s a Pirate” by Klaus Badelt
26:08 - How Do You Want to Do This?
34:00 - The harvest begins.
45:17 - Sundown.
49:10 - Outro.
Cast
DM - Klouse (https://twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Alexander (https://twitter.com/StoriesByAmsen)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (https://twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Ezekiel - George
Kalvyn - Michael
Vesper - Swan (https://twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
50min
July 31, 2019 Episode Eighteen: Blood in the Water - Part 1
The Bronze Scales begin their voyage to Westrin, accompanied by the wood elf Orizana. While the party struggles to gain her trust, they do business with a strange enchanter, and try to get their sea legs. Ezekiel and Ellory make a connection, Vesper confides in Bál, Kalvyn shares stories with Amsen, and they all discover how wondrous and deadly the Sea of Orn can be.
Theme Song: “Returning to Camp” by Magnus Ringblom
Other Music: “Heros Hand 1” from August Wilhelmsson
Timestamps:
0:08 - Intro.
1:40 - Recap.
3:30 - Episode begins.
7:40 - Regarding Orizana.
18:50 - We’re on a boat!
23:43 - Understandings and proposals.
29:18 - People are strange...
49:47 - Spirits and stories.
57:30 - Thoughts and prayers.
1:02:18 - Arts and crafts before bed.
1:06:34 - Phrasing…
1:11:00 - Sunrise, and a beautiful sight.
1:17:55 - Next Time...
Cast
DM - Klouse (https://twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Alexander (https://twitter.com/StoriesByAmsen)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (https://twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Ezekiel - George
Kalvyn - Michael
Vesper - Swan (https://twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
1h 19min
July 31, 2019 Episode Seventeen: Final Farewells - Part 2
The Bronze Scales lay Orsissus to rest, and cleanse the forgotten city of the curse of the Valgrith. Taking their uncovered spoils with them, they return to Embershore to claim their bounties and prepare for the upcoming pilgrimage. Before they embark, Ellory takes another job from Voyage, Vesper uncovers family secrets, and Ezekiel sends the city a message.
Music: “Last Dawn” from Ross Budgen
Time Stamps
0:08 - Previously…
0:40 - Episode begins.
6:50 - “Wonderful.”
11:02 - Ellory at home.
13:19 - Checking in with Ezekiel.
14:05 - A meeting with Voyage.
17:42 - Reconvening, redistributing, and research.
26:51 - Amsen heads home.
29:17 - Hugo is Amsen’s older “rival.” They had a friendly competition as two artists who respected one another’s work.
30:38 - Kalvyn returns to the farm.
Cast
DM - Klouse (https://twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Alexander (https://twitter.com/StoriesByAmsen)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (https://twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Ezekiel - George
Kalvyn - Michael
Vesper - Swan (https://twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
1h 7min
July 31, 2019 Episode Seventeen: Final Farewells - Part 1
The Bronze Scales lay Orsissus to rest, and cleanse the forgotten city of the curse of the Valgrith. Taking their uncovered spoils with them, they return to Embershore to claim their bounties and prepare for the upcoming pilgrimage. Before they embark, Ellory takes another job from Voyage, Vesper uncovers family secrets, and Ezekiel sends the city a message.
Theme Song: “Returning to Camp” by Magnus Ringblom
Other Music: “Heros Hand 1” from August Wilhelmsson
Time Stamps
0:08 - Intro/Theme.
1:40 - Recap.
4:00 - Episode begins.
12:29 - Amsen starts snooping.
22:59 - Another lighthouse. Great.
29:11 - Dawn.
33:57 - Loot the crate.
44:18 - A king and a mob.
51:00 - Homeward bound.
59:51 - The Odyssic Harbor.
1:04:26 - Ezekiel remembers, the Scales gather.
1:10:25 - Next time...
Cast
DM - Klouse (https://twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Alexander (https://twitter.com/StoriesByAmsen)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (https://twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Ezekiel - George
Kalvyn - Michael
Vesper - Swan (https://twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
1h 12min
July 31, 2019 Episode Sixteen: The Passing of Orsissus - Part 2
The Bronze Scales resume their investigations into the bronze dragon’s whereabouts, and find some promising clues. Ezekiel communes with some old friends, and is given direction on how to achieve their goals. Following their new ally along a trail of blood, the party heads north on perhaps their most personal and ambitious quest yet: to save Orsissus if possible, to rid their homeland of its ancient blight, and to put an end to the curse of the Valgrith, once and for all.
Music: “Last Dawn” from Ross Budgen
Time Stamps
0:08 - Previously...
0:53 - Episode Begins.
14:09 - Inspiration: “Colors of the Wind” from Pocahontas
19:35 - Wild magic!
26:36 - The emotional distress is in the details.
32:00 - Throwing shade. (Don’t say the lich is “looking rough” if he’s not even bloodied, George.)
32:33 - Inspiration: “Great Balls of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis
37:13 - Sleep.
41:53 - Execution.
44:38 - The cronch is exquisite. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1QVp55ehvs
47:53 - Outro.
Cast
DM - Klouse (https://twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Alexander (https://twitter.com/StoriesByAmsen)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (https://twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Ezekiel - George
Kalvyn - Michael
Vesper - Swan (https://twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
49min
July 31, 2019 Episode Sixteen: The Passing of Orsissus - Part 1
The Bronze Scales resume their investigations into the bronze dragon’s whereabouts, and find some promising clues. Ezekiel communes with some old friends, and is given direction on how to achieve their goals. Following their new ally along a trail of blood, the party heads north on perhaps their most personal and ambitious quest yet: to save Orsissus if possible, to rid their homeland of its ancient blight, and to put an end to the curse of the Valgrith, once and for all.
Theme Song: “Returning to Camp” by Magnus Ringblom
Other Music: “Heros Hand 1” from August Wilhelmsson
Time Stamps
0:08 - Intro/Theme.
1:40 - Recap.
2:20 - Episode Begins.
8:11 - “Alright. If you’re certain she can help us.”
10:31 - Backtracking.
24:46 - Reviewing the evidence.
29:37 - Ezekiel communes.
38:10 - Ezekiel returns.
40:42 - Vesper takes a moment.
44:03 - Ezekiel and Ellory on watch.
50:00 - Kalvyn and Bál take watch, and Kalvyn takes a...
52:39 - Following the leader.
1:10:44 - Entering the courtyard.
1:15:10 - Next time...
Cast
DM - Klouse (https://twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Alexander (https://twitter.com/StoriesByAmsen)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (https://twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Ezekiel - George
Kalvyn - Michael
Vesper - Swan (https://twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
1h 17min
July 31, 2019 Episode Fifteen: Serpent's Thrall - Part 2
The Bronze Scales grapple with the implications of their discovery, and continue their hunt. As they venture on and discuss the history of their homeland, they happen upon the ruins of a lighthouse, and come eye-to-eye with its ensnaring inhabitants.
Music: “Last Dawn” from Ross Budgen
Time Stamps
0:08 - Previously...
0:54 - Episode, and combat, begins.
2:39 - Inspiration: ‘Ring of Fire’ by Johnny Cash
53:23 - HDYWTDT
1:01:47 - Investigating the lighthouse.
1:09:40 - Three DM’s encounter the schools of magic...
1:14:19 - Outro
Cast
DM - Klouse (https://twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Alexander (https://twitter.com/StoriesByAmsen)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (https://twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Ezekiel - George
Kalvyn - Michael
Vesper - Swan (https://twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
1h 16min
July 31, 2019 Episode Fifteen: Serpent's Thrall - Part 1
The Bronze Scales grapple with the implications of their discovery, and continue their hunt. As they venture on and discuss the history of their homeland, they happen upon the ruins of a lighthouse, and come eye-to-eye with its ensnaring inhabitants.
Theme Song: “Returning to Camp” by Magnus Ringblom
Other Music: “Heros Hand 1” from August Wilhelmsson
Time Stamps
0:08 - Intro/Theme
1:39 - Recap.
2:51 - Episode begins.
14:58 - Something rotten on the coast of Severwind...
20:48 - On the trail.
30:20 - The hunt resumes.
33:33 - The story of the fallen kingdom.
34:54 - Uh... Ezekiel? (Rex was George’s character in the first/former Norithil campaign, of which Swan was a part.)
40:00 - Something waits within.
44:20 - Inspiration: ‘Hold the Line’ by Toto
49:51 - Battle “plans.”
53:18 - Next time...
Cast
DM - Klouse (https://twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Alexander (https://twitter.com/StoriesByAmsen)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (https://twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Ezekiel - George
Kalvyn - Michael
Vesper - Swan (https://twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
55min
July 31, 2019 Episode Fourteen: Cliff Hanger - Part 2
The Bronze Scales continue their hunt for the Valrin that plague the wilderness, and continue trying to rebuild their personal bonds. While traveling along the cliffs, they decide to visit an old friend, but find less- and more- than they had hoped.
Music: “Last Dawn” from Ross Budgen
Timestamps
0:10 - Previously...
0:51 - Episode begins.
4:00 - On the nature of curses.
10:29 - Ezekiel and Bál on watch.
14:27 - Vesper and Ellory on watch.
18:04 - Kalvyn and Amsen on watch.
23:14 - Planning the future, recalling the past.
30:00 - How to greet a dragon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXxN_ylX7Tw
38:33 - Vesper scouts ahead.
44:26 - Bearing bad news.
49:00 - Outro.
Cast
DM - Klouse (https://twitter.com/KlouseWhite)
Amsen - Alexander (https://twitter.com/StoriesByAmsen)
Bál - Roger
Ellory - Nyessa (https://twitter.com/NyessaGaming)
Ezekiel - George
Kalvyn - Michael
Vesper - Swan (https://twitter.com/swanofmischief)
...more
50min

FAQs about Back to the Story:

How many episodes does Back to the Story have?

The podcast currently has 175 episodes available.