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  • The Last Lord of Barovia, A Curse of Strahd Campaign, Session 17

    Our story picked back up after killing the Abbot and liberating the village of Krezk.  As the Abbey continued to burn and the party makes their escape, it was finally time to rest and relax and figure out what to do next, and learn all they can from the Abbot's journals.  So sit back, relax, turn the lights off and enjoy.  

    Players Level 7
    Saint - Damphir Inquisitive Rogue/Paladin - Kalliope - MIA
    Jess - Changeling Wildfire Druid - Flint - MIA
    Linkin - Harengon Bladesinger Fighter - Danala Tozdal 
    Belv - Goliath Moon Bard - Ruka Lightning-Throw Rathokavara 
    Riley - Drow Twilight Cleric - Alissia 
    Razza - Drow Bard/Paladin - Lumilia 
    DM -  Warforged Hunter Ranger - Sir Purrcival

    2 hr 11 min
  • Imagined Nation, Session 32

    Our story picks back up, deep under the old temple of Ioun, with a huge adult deep dragon looking at us.  What happens next, is one for the books.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  

    July 5-8 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence 
    11th of Sydenstar 
    Player Level: 7
    Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant. 
    Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian  
    Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric 
    Cass (Kira): Fairy Dance Bard 
    Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 3/Cleric 4
    Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger  
    Lucia (DM): Plasmoid Street Monk

    2 hr 26 min
  • Shadows Rising, a Book of Ebon Tides Campaign, Session 2

    Our story picks back up right after the town hall meeting with the Ferryman.  As our players started to understand just what fate had in store for them, it was time for some day drinking to think things over.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  

    Shadows Rising, Session 2
    Players Level 2
    AJ - Jacerryl - Lunar Elf Sorlock (Hospitality) - MIA
    Daxx - Kael Underwing - Ravenfolk Bard (Sentinel)
    Razza - Akiatta - Ratatosk Rogue (Shadow)
    Riley - Akamu - Duskling Barbarian - (Finding)
    Sainte - Jax - Lunar Elf Bladesinger Wizard (Warding)
    Wade - Bramble Hideside - Bearfolk Monk (Passage)

    2 hr 19 min
  • Wages of Vice Part 8

    Our Session picked up right after the Wraith form of Proud Edun died and Arbane had the Grand Messer held.  What our players learn, and what happens to the Kings of Coin here in Zinda after a few revelations are made will change not only our players view of this city, but the people's as well.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  

    Players: Level 6
    Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the River 
    Belv: Flincher: Dragonborn Battlemaster Fighter
    Abe: Arbane: Wood Elf Shepherd Druid
    Taylor: Valtix Puddlesong: Gnome Whistling Bard 
    Razza: Amora: Aasimar Cleric of Order 
    Whitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer 

    2 hr 56 min
  • The Last Lord of Barovia, A Curse of Strahd Campaign, Session 16

    Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  We picked back up our story with half the party having a nice cat nap, while the rest went to finish exploring the abbey.  With a battle against the Abbot coming, it was best to both heal, rest and clear the rest of the rooms, before finally taking back the village of Krezk for the townsfolk.  So sit back, relax, and enjoy.  

    Players Level 6
    Saint - Damphir Inquisitive Rogue/Paladin - Kalliope
    Jess - Changeling Wildfire Druid - Flint - MIA
    Linkin - Harengon Bladesinger Fighter - Danala Tozdal
    Belv - Goliath Moon Bard - Ruka Lightning-Throw Rathokavara
    Riley - Drow Twilight Cleric - Alissia 
    Razza - Drow Bard/Paladin - Lumilia 
    DM -  Warforged Hunter Ranger - Sir Purrcival 
    This podcast contains themes of cosmic horror, psychological distress, violence, death, body horror, and supernatural elements. The story includes depictions of isolation, environmental hardship, cult activity, and the gradual loss of sanity. Some scenes may involve descriptions of injury, blood, drowning, and unsettling transformations. Listener discretion is advised.  This podcast is intended for mature audiences.

    2 hr 51 min
  • The Saga of Blood and Storm, A Dark Ages Call of Cthulhu Campaign, Session 17

    Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  Our story picks back up in the small village of Silakut, where hopefully we get some answers from these people, as well as a nice place to rest.  But, this being the Dark Ages, dark things are a foot.  So sit back, relax, turn the lights out and enjoy.  

    May 15 1002
    Players:
    Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider 
    Whitney - Genya Valaar - Pirate - MIA
    Katie - Skelli - Spy 
    Wade - Bjorn Aronson - Viking Engineer 
    Mario - Frank Zappa - Scottish Barber \ Surgeon
    Content Warning: This podcast contains themes of cosmic horror, psychological distress, violence, death, body horror, and supernatural elements inspired by Norse mythology and Lovecraftian fiction. The story includes depictions of isolation, environmental hardship, cult activity, and the gradual loss of sanity. Some scenes may involve descriptions of injury, blood, drowning, and unsettling transformations.  Our tale takes place when Christianity is starting to spread worldwide and we will come into situations that are although historically accurate, might not be for everyone.  Listener discretion is advised.  This podcast is intended for mature audiences.

    2 hr 20 min
  • Imagined Nation Session 31

    Our story picks back up after finally finding the Temple of Ioun and learning all we could from the Temples Guardian before it died.  Spent on magic and most of our abilities, we headed inside the temple to finally take a nice long needed rest, before waking up and trying to locate both the Architect and the Divine Anchor.  But what happens next?  Sit back, relax and enjoy to find out.  

    July 6 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence 
    11th of Sydenstar - Highsummer in 4 days.  
    Player Level: 7
    Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant. 
    Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian 
    Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric 
    Cass (Kira): Fairy Dance Bard 
    Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 3/Cleric 4
    Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger  
    Lucia (DM): Plasmoid Street Monk

    2 hr 42 min
  • Shadows Rising, a Book of Ebon Tides Campaign

    Welcome to a brand new adventure using Kobold Press's Book of Ebon Tides campaign setting.  Today we meet our players, who they are playing and have a little family trauma.  So sit back, relax and welcome to Glenvale.  

    Players Level 2
    AJ - Jacerryl - Lunar Elf Sorlock (Hospitality) 
    Daxx - Kael Underwing - Ravenfolk Bard (Sentinel) 
    Razza - Akiatta - Ratatosk Rogue (Shadow) 
    Riley - Akamu - Duskling Barbarian - (Finding)
    Sainte - Jax - Lunar Elf Bladesinger Wizard (Warding)
    Wade - Bramble Hideside - Bearfolk Monk (Passage)

    Our players all have their own Ebon Mark that is just a reskinned mark from Eberron.  They will grow with our players throughout the story, and the story itself may be guided by the marks.  

    3 hr 5 min
  • Wages of Vice, Part 7

    Our story picks back up right after finding the dead body of a dwarf, then meeting Madame Samira Arah, one of the Kings of Coin.  She had a proposal for the party and what they are asked to do, and what happens next, will drop a whole lot of information on them.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  

    Players: Level 5
    Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the River 
    Belv: Flincher: Dragonborn Battlemaster Fighter
    Abe: Arbane: Wood Elf Shepherd Druid
    Taylor: Valtix Puddlesong: Gnome Whistling Bard 
    Razza: Amora: Aasimar Cleric of Order - MIA
    Whitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer 

    2 hr 47 min
  • The Last Lord of Barovia, A Curse of Strahd Campaign, Session 15

    Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  Our session started right back after surviving a fireball that was dropped in the room, and as the mongrelfolk protected the female golem, topside Danala and Kalliope were ready to ambush those below them.  So sit back, relax and enjoy the rest of the battle.  

    Players Level 6
    Saint - Damphir Inquisitive Rogue/Paladin - Kalliope
    Jess - Changeling Wildfire Druid - Flint 
    Linkin - Harengon Bladesinger Fighter - Danala Tozdal
    Belv - Goliath Moon Bard - Ruka Lightning-Throw Rathokavara
    Riley - Drow Twilight Cleric - Alissia 
    Razza - Drow Bard/Paladin - Lumilia 
    DM -  Warforged Hunter Ranger - Sir Purrcival 
    This podcast contains themes of cosmic horror, psychological distress, violence, death, body horror, and supernatural elements. The story includes depictions of isolation, environmental hardship, cult activity, and the gradual loss of sanity. Some scenes may involve descriptions of injury, blood, drowning, and unsettling transformations. Listener discretion is advised.  This podcast is intended for mature audiences.

    2 hr 52 min

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Hi there. This podcast consists of some 5E D&D content as well as many other TTRPG's.  We have a variety of campaigns going on and always more on the way.  There are also a few fun…