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  • The Last Lord of Barovia, A Curse of Strahd Campaign, Session 13

    Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  We pick back up our story right after distracting the guards of Krezek as a new baby was born inside a small cottage.  From here our party starts to make a plan on how to take back the rest of the town, before dealing with those in the abbey.  But for one of our players, something else happens that will change how they go about things from now on.  So sit back, relax, turn the lights off and enjoy.  

    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 27 min
  • The Saga of Blood and Storm, A Dark Ages Call of Cthulhu Campaign, Session 13

    Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  Well this was an interesting one for our Vikings.  We pick back up our story as our players are getting ready for a 2 week journey North, to find a Thule village, where hopefully we will learn more about what's going on around here, but they are enemies so not knowing what's in store for them, they pretty much prepped for a raid.  But the sea has other things in store for them.  So sit back, relax, turn the lights out and enjoy.  

    The Saga of Blood and Storm Session 13
    May 14-18 1002
    Players:
    Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider 
    Whitney - Genya Valaar - Pirate 
    Katie - Skelli - Spy 
    Wade - Bjorn Aronson - Viking Engineer 
    Mario - Frank Zappa - Scottish Barber \ Surgeon - MIA
    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 23 min
  • Imagined Nation Session 27

    Okay fun one today.  We picked back off after Fixer found part of what he was looking for, the guide.  Her name was Lucia and she was some sort of Plasmoid that was left here a long time ago.  As she was introduced to the rest of the party we had a major lore dump followed by some more near death experiences for a few of our group.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  

    July 5-6 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence 
    10th of Sydenstar - Highsummer in 5 days.  610 PD 6 days till egg hatch
    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 37 min
  • Wages of Vice Part 4

    Our story picks back up right after a nice shopping spree day where our players were finally able to find a magic shop, to spend their hard earned gold at.  But since this is a city of Vice, what happens to some of our players will stay with them for a long, long time.  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 - MIA
    Razza: Amora: Aasimar Cleric of Order 
    Whitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer 

    2 hr 30 min
  • The Last Lord of Barovia, A Curse of Strahd Campaign Session 12

    Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  We pick back up our story right after having a short rest and deciding on how to take the town of Krezk back.  So with the burgomaster in tow and pass without trace upon us all, we head back towards the cliff and learn a few interesting things when we get there.  So sit back, relax and enjoy what happens next.  

    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 26 min
  • The Saga of Blood and Storm, A Dark Ages Call of Cthulhu Campaign. Session 12

    Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  We picked back up our story a day before we ended and went over what Genya and Skelli thought about the story of Surtur's Tears.  As we learned a few more interesting things, we then get back to everyone heading towards Eric's longhouse after everyone heard him blow on his war horn.  So sit back, relax, turn the lights out and enjoy.  

    May 9-14 1002
    Players:
    Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider 
    Whitney - Genya Valaar - Pirate 
    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 22 min
  • Imagined Nation Session 26

    We picked back up our story after Zion smashing some sort of gem that held open a rift to somewhere.  Our party then heads once again down a tunnel into the unknown, in hopes of finding the one Fixer has been tasked with finding.  So sit back, relax and enjoy what they find.  

    July 5 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence 

    7-8th of Sydenstar - Highsummer in 7 days.  610 PD 7 days till egg hatch
    Player Level: 7
    Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant. 
    Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian  
    Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric - MIA
    Cass (Kira): Fairy Dance Bard 
    Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 3/Cleric 4
    Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger  

    2 hr 40 min
  • Wages of Vice Part 3

    We pick our story back up right after the fight with Audrey and Karen in the streets of Zinda.  From here our party gets asked to help look for the shopkeepers apprentice and see what he has done.  But our party is about to learn that they might be in over their heads, and do they finally get to go shopping?  Sit back, relax and enjoy to find out. 

    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 
    Whitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer 

    2 hr 58 min
  • The Last Lord of Barovia, A Curse of Strahd Campaign Session 11

    Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  Lots of interesting combat today in Barovia.  Our party starts off fighting a Wight and the Defiled Archivist, a Vampiric Cleric of Lolth, and as that wasn't enough, Strahd decides to toss someone else into the fray.  So sit back, relax and enjoy as we get closer to saving the town of Krezk

    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
  • The Saga of Blood and Storm, A Dark Ages Call of Cthulhu Campaign. Session 11

    Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  We picked back up our story right after watching the Obsidian Cross fly into the outstretched hand of Þóra the Bone-Reader, then told everyone to sit and listen to the tale of Surtur's Tears.  What our players learn next though, might just cause a rift between them all.  Or, bond them together more.  So sit back, relax, keep the lights off and enjoy.  

    May 8-9 1002
    Players:
    Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider 
    Whitney - Genya Valaar - Pirate - MIA
    Katie - Skelli - Spy - MIA
    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. 

    1 hr 43 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…