Draconian Crackdown

Doctors Against D&D and the Doctors and Dragons Network launch the Mass Healing Words charity drive for Beyond Blue via Tiltify (donate to name an NPC or create an item). 

Returning after a six-month gap, the party recaps foiling an attack at an Amnian delegation ball while the Pale Lark escapes and the Black Accord’s terrorism drives harsh authoritarian laws across the Sword Coast. Harold, Malixis, and Ophion reunite at Waterdeep’s southwest gate after separate leads point to the crime lord-slaver Gorzol Kesh.

Trigger warning:  Themes of slavery and human trafficking.

00:00 Charity Drive Promo

00:23 Trigger Warning and Theme Song

01:05 Welcome Back and Ball Recap

03:46 Six Months Later New Regime

05:20 Downtime Character Updates

12:09 New Leads and Gate Meetup

19:23 Percival Briefing and Gifts

25:18 Plan to Hunt Kesh and Lark

33:38 Fast Pass Through the Gate

38:37 Checkpoint Audit and Suspicion

49:26 Mercenaries and the New Cage

53:51 Heading Toward Shanty Town

54:07 Checkpoint Propaganda Boards

55:47 Shantytown Comes Alive

57:11 Finding the Shanty Tavern

58:31 Harold Audits Maeve

01:01:27 Braca the Enforcer

01:04:04 Extortion and Back Taxes

01:10:18 Malixis Meets Pen and Rook

01:13:42 Secret Police in Waterdeep

01:18:54 Maeve Names a Fixer

01:22:49 Red Tent Broker Approach

01:25:31 Nibs Takes the Express Fee

01:29:47 Sylvain Orr Revealed

01:34:43 Gorzel Kesh Arrives

01:37:31 Bounty Talk Pale Lark

01:39:44 Harold Offers a Trade

01:40:31 Orcish Deal Sours

01:42:25 New Bribe Ideas

01:45:06 Knights Ride In

01:48:04 Kesh Vanishes

01:52:14 Nibs Breaks

02:00:58 Warn The Gauntlet

02:03:14 Talk To The Horses

02:08:56 Ambush Averted

02:11:26 Snappy Backstory

02:16:13 Sendings To Percival

02:22:32 Trap Springs Aftermath 

The party discovers a pale, exsanguinated young man stuffed into a barrel, killed by a precise incision across the carotids, suggesting a skilled assassin and cult-style blood ritual. At a crowded diplomatic ceremony, Harold notices a disheveled “guard” who doesn’t match the professional staff and engineers a clumsy diversion to pull him into the dining area. The suspect fights with monk-like speed, slips free, and vanishes after an empty vial and scroll case are found on him. Meanwhile, Naira from the Amnian delegation fixates on the dais and later disappears; soon a chandelier-like blast injures several people. Pheon detects an invisible figure and webs the area, but when the spell fades Naira is found dead by exsanguination. Guards secure and evacuate the room; a guard is later found killed, the monk remains at large, and all four chancellors survive.

00:00 Body in a Barrel

00:58 Harold Scans the Staff

02:21 Autopsy Reveals Exsanguination

05:13 Cult Killing Connection

09:09 Ceremony Begins and Seating

14:34 Spotting the Disheveled Guard

16:54 Harold's Bladder Ruse

22:27 Dining Hall Confrontation

25:26 Initiative and First Clash

36:59 Naira's Strange Trance

43:08 Searching the Suspect

46:54 Stunning Escape Attempt

53:45 Caltrops and Smoke Trap

56:53 Pale Lark Curses Back

57:52 Trident From the Piano

01:00:16 Seagull Dive Bomb Chaos

01:05:26 Toast Goblets Suspected

01:06:32 Interrogation in the Smoke

01:08:54 Pale Lark Vanishes Upward

01:10:55 Magister Alarm and Prohibition

01:22:17 Chandelier Blast and Nara Gone

01:27:29 Web Reveals Invisible Target

01:34:36 Debrief and Cliffhanger Wrap

Shattered Sigil Session 3: The Alliance Ball and a Body in the Storeroom

After a hiatus, the party begins session three of Shattered Sigil under cover at a high-security Lord’s Alliance ball in Waterdeep, where the Amnian delegation is being welcomed amid rising fear of the Black Accord cult and intel of an assassination attempt against a high-ranking Alliance figure. Malix poses as a harpist with the Amnian band while scanning guests, Harold enters as the eccentric Lord Thistledown Von Berwick III, Pheon shadows Magister Dawn Script, and Johnny Five arrives as a masked Thayan “observer,” focusing on likely targets and methods. As guests gather for speeches and security tightens, Percy mentions a suspicious disturbance and missing paperwork tied to storeroom #2; Malix and Johnny Five investigate, break in, and discover a hastily sealed barrel containing a pale, lifeless young male body.

00:00 Adventure Song Intro

00:35 Session Return Briefing

01:22 Ball Mission Setup

04:05 Malix Undercover Musician

09:00 Refreshments And Suspects

15:17 Harold Eccentric Noble Cover

21:35 Pheon Aide To Magister

25:55 Tiki Drink Bar Recon

32:05 Johnny Five Grand Entrance

38:27 Percy Bureaucracy Encounter

43:39 Security Check and Toast Plans

45:29 Tonight’s Schedule and VIPs

49:20 Ballroom Entrance and Cult Rumors

54:09 Perfumes, Allergies, and Poison Fears

58:32 Harold Works the Amnian Consul

01:04:16 Aurelian’s Snub and Vanishing Act

01:09:40 Chapel Detour and Bells for Speeches

01:11:35 Great Hall Security Sweep

01:15:01 Storeroom Two Irregularities

01:18:39 Barrel Tapping and Body Reveal

Welcome to the second episode of the Order of the Shattered Sigil! Join Alan, Dave, and Justin as they reprise their roles against a formidable pirate threat. As they navigate through intricate plans, lively taverns, and a daring high seas confrontation, our heroes must bring down the notorious Bloodmoor pirates. With surprises, strategy, and a bit of luck, they engage in a battle to secure the seas and unveil mysteries. Tune in for an adventure filled with quick thinking, magical encounters, and unexpected twists! Will #DMSean have any surprises?

00:00 Welcome Back to the Order of the Shattered Sil

01:17 A New Mission from Lord Eric Volti

03:38 Trouble with the Sharks More Pirates

06:22 Planning the Strategy

12:33 Meeting Captain Rena Voss

14:44 A Test from the Storm Chaser Crew

35:01 Setting Sail and Preparing for the Mission

01:08:02 Morning Routine on the Ship

01:08:45 A Mysterious Burning Ship

01:09:23 Investigating the Illusion

01:11:31 Preparing for a Potential Trap

01:15:43 Engaging with the Boarding Party

01:19:32 Surprise Attack on the Pirates

01:24:39 The Final Confrontation

01:59:18 Rolling for Grindr

02:00:16 Renner Commands the Ship

02:01:09 Johnny Five's Mission

02:03:00 Pirates Attack

02:04:01 Grindr's Assault

02:05:02 OpIon's Magic Missile

02:06:39 Harold's Sneak Attack

02:08:41 Johnny Five's Flame Cannon

02:10:09 Red Jaw's Threat

02:18:34 Ion's Sleep Spell

02:20:30 Harold's Critical Hit

02:21:14 Johnny Five's Final Stand

02:23:50 Red Jaw's Last Stand

02:40:01 Victory and Loot

In the debut episode of 'The Order of the Shattered Sigil,' join Sean as the dungeon master leading four players—Alan, Mike, Justin, and Dave—through a thrilling Dungeons & Dragons campaign set in the Sword Coast. The players introduce themselves and their characters, all agents of a quasi-official organization tasked with solving politically sensitive issues. The episode begins with their mission to investigate the mysterious disappearance of Lord Vin Mayo, a masked lord of Waterdeep. The players navigate through investigative interviews with household staff, explore the manor, and uncover a hidden ritual chamber where they encounter cultists. Tune in to see how the heroes handle uncooperative witnesses, piece together clues, and face off against dangerous foes. Will they solve the case of the missing lord or uncover something far more sinister? 

00:00 Epic Adventure Begins

00:35 Meet the Dungeon Master and Players

01:00 Character Introductions

03:11 Campaign Setting and Mission Briefing

05:15 Entering the Shattered Sigil Headquarters

06:36 First Impressions and Interactions

17:35 Meeting the Handler

25:47 Mission Details and Objectives

37:09 Journey to the Lord's Estate

51:53 Interrogating the Staff

01:00:10 Housekeeper's Testimony

01:05:21 Footman and Cook's Accounts

01:12:44 Discovering the Secret Chamber

01:16:03 Investigating the Ritual

01:33:03 Planning the Sting Operation

01:37:45 Executing the Plan

01:47:51 Entering the Grilled Door

01:48:22 Initiative Roll and Battle Begins

01:49:15 Johnny Five's Fiery Attack

01:52:36 Snappy's Rage and Grease Spell

01:55:32 Cultist's Command and Betrayal

02:05:50 Harold's Stealth and Attack

02:15:53 Capturing the Cultist

02:16:50 Interrogation and Conclusion

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Dungeon Delving Catastrophe: Spiders, Skeletons, and Explosive Mysteries

Join our intrepid adventurers in a thrilling episode as they navigate through a treacherous dungeon filled with cunning traps, deadly undead, and swarms of giant spiders. Along the way, they light mystical braziers, encounter mysterious husk zombies, and unveil the secrets of a long-forgotten crypt. Will they escape with their lives and their loot, or will the dungeon claim yet another group of explorers? Watch to find out in this epic adventure filled with magic, mayhem, and unexpected twists!

00:00 Epic D&D Adventure Begins

02:04 Exploring the Crypt

03:52 The Lost Crypt of St. Vale

05:10 Battle with the Undead

07:13 Facing the White of St. Vale

14:13 Looting the Crypt

15:48 Navigating the Fog

21:58 Encounter with the Ooze

28:07 Short Rest and Repairs

31:04 Skeletons in the Crypt

39:34 Skeletons Attack!

39:54 Krug's Close Call

41:44 Wizard's Turn to Shine

42:39 Fear Clan's Strategy

43:32 Craig's Dramatic Shatter

45:55 Maribel's Sacred Flame

47:00 Chorus' Green Flame Blade

51:59 Zombie Husk Encounter

55:50 Explosive Zombie Chain Reaction

01:02:58 Giant Spiders Ahead!

01:05:00 Final Battle with Spiders

01:16:33 Burning the Egg Sacs

01:18:48 Better Off Dead Outro Song

Join the adventuring group 'Better Off Dead' in the latest thrilling episode of 'Doctors Against Undeath.' In this session, the party finds themselves approaching the Hollow Reliquary, a crypt overrun by the forces of evil. Meet the eclectic cast of characters, including Phil's brawny orc cleric Fiaclan, Sarah's mysterious Zelle, Chorus a multi-headed Asmar Warlock, Justin's delusional Wizard Wizardson, and Dave's illusionist Krug Lumiere. As they journey through the crypt, lighting braziers and facing undead foes, the group must navigate magically powerful doors, hidden shadows, and cunning illusions. Will they succeed in their quest for gold and glory? Tune in to find out!

00:00 Epic Adventuring Song

02:02 Meet the Adventurers

06:32 The Mission Briefing

07:53 Journey to the Crypt

10:03 Entering the Crypt

22:52 First Encounter in the Crypt

41:46 Clerics and Corpses: A Grim Discovery

42:03 Cremation Ceremony: Lighting the Bonfire

42:52 Exploring the Hallway: Doors and Mechanisms

44:11 The Vault Door: Magical and Mysterious

45:22 Entering the Crypt: Darkness and Danger

48:10 Zombie Attack: Fireballs and Illusions

50:08 Battle in the Crypt: Zombies and Shadows

01:04:05 Turning the Undead: Cleric's Power

01:15:01 Radiant Finale: The Braiser's Light

*not medical advice.

If you struggle from mental health, depression or need help, good resources are available at Beyond Blue, The Black Dog institute or 000 in a crisis in Australia.

Video made by DM Sean in Open art AI.

Music from Suno AI

Can our heroes extract Prisoner 13 after Mac's sacrifice.

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Join the crew, Chris, Allen, Emily, and Phil, as their DM - Sean the "One Shot King" guides them through a thrilling one-shot adventure from the 'Keys to the Golden Vault' anthology. Their mission? To extract Prisoner 13 from the formidable Arctic stronghold, Revel's End.

Posing as new guards and chefs, the adventurers infiltrate the prison, aiming to navigate its complex security, forge unlikely alliances, and execute a daring escape. The party boasts a colorful cast of characters:

A CrossFitting, plant-based diet Goliath

A persuasive Centaur

A stealthy Tabaxi

A devout but unsuspecting Cleric-Warlock

The team faces numerous hurdles and unexpected twists throughout their infiltration and escape attempt. Here's a look at some of the critical junctures:

06:03 - Journey to Revels End & 19:51 - Arrival at the Prison: The episode kicks off with the journey to the icy fortress and their initial entry.

24:09 - Settling In and First Impressions: The adventurers begin to acclimate to their new surroundings and gather vital information.

37:57 - Meeting the Kitchen Staff & 40:50 - Meeting the Guards: Crucial interactions that lay the groundwork for their alliances and schemes.

43:53 - Planning and Scheming: The team begins to formulate their elaborate escape strategy.

48:57 - The Bell and the Lockdown & 49:23 - Valuable Platinum Bell: An unexpected event throws a wrench into their plans, leading to quick thinking and distraction tactics.

55:37 - Prisoner Transport and Hospital: The adventurers start to get closer to their target.

01:00:35 - Reconnaissance and Magic Detection & 01:13:14 - Hospital Visit and Antitoxin Discovery: The team gathers crucial intel and discovers important resources.

01:25:30 - Warden's Office Exploration: A high-stakes infiltration to uncover more secrets.

01:34:32 - A Failed Attempt at Poisoning & 01:38:19 - The Plan to Poison Prisoner 13: The adventurers resort to extreme measures, which require quick adjustments.

01:43:45 - Negotiations with Prisoner 13: A pivotal moment that will determine the success of their entire operation.

01:46:59 - The Great Escape Attempt & 01:54:58 - The Aftermath and Final Stand: The climactic sequence where all their plans are put to the ultimate test.

Will their intricate plan unfold as intended, or will the chilling grip of Revel's End prove to be their undoing? Tune in to this edge-of-your-seat episode to find out!

Please note: This podcast is for entertainment purposes and is not medical advice. The campaign utilizes a Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) module, and the episode features AI art from OpenAI and Suno AI music.

The Doppelganger revealed, our heroes continue the fight to save Ironspire Keep from the Undead.