Faeforge Academy

Classes have finally begun. And with classes come new assignments and the rigors of managing one's work. But that is not all that this school holds for our students. There is still the mystery of who attacked them, what teachers can they trust, and are they really safe? Will they finally have a day of peace, or will the mysteries of the academy rear their head again?

The Faeforge Academy is a 5th edition, Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast featuring the Witch+Craft supplement for crafting by Astrolago press. To stay up to date with everything happening at the Academy be sure to visit our website at www.faeforgeacademy.com and follow us on twitter @FaeforgeAcademy,

The Faeforge Academy is proud to be a part of The Fandomentals Network.

Dungeon Master – Stephen Garcia – @the_baddm

Beskey Nevering – Michael Sinclair II – @michaelcrits

Ariadne Zuvan – Adelaide Gardner – @ohadelaide

Khoz Forgeheart – Ian Gould – @gameofscience

Ashryn Emberwhisper – Ky – @stonefly_ky

Sepia Goldenmorrow – Emily Smith – @emilyjeasmith

Get your copy of the Fey Folio by Mage Hand Press here! https://store.magehandpress.com/products/fey-folio

If you enjoy the show and want to help us make more and better content please consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/faeforgeacademy

Theme music by Dave Cole of the Four Orbs Podcast. For additional music search dcolemusic on YouTube. Additional Background Music found at http://zapsplat.com and http://tabletopaudio.com

Character art by @gwendybee.

Having survived an attack by miremals and a strange undead plant creature, the students find themselves sitting in their common room with Master Artisan Reyala Val'diran, the Head Mistress of the Faeforge Academy.  The students learn about the history of Il'val'halen, the singing tree, as well as the castle around them. Why does danger follow them, will the Master Artisan provide answers, or only more questions, and can they even trust any of the staff?

The Faeforge Academy is a 5th edition, Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast featuring the Witch+Craft supplement for crafting by Astrolago press. To stay up to date with everything happening at the Academy be sure to visit our website at www.faeforgeacademy.com and follow us on twitter @FaeforgeAcademy,

Dungeon Master – Stephen Garcia – @the_baddm

Beskey Nevering – Michael Sinclair II – @michaelcrits

Ariadne Zuvan – Adelaide Gardner – @ohadelaide

Khoz Forgeheart – Ian Gould – @gameofscience

Ashryn Emberwhisper – Ky – @stonefly_ky

Sepia Goldenmorrow – Emily Smith – @emilyjeasmith

Get your copy of the Fey Folio by Mage Hand Press here! https://store.magehandpress.com/products/fey-folio

If you enjoy the show and want to help us make more and better content please consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/faeforgeacademy

Theme music by Dave Cole of the Four Orbs Podcast. For additional music search dcolemusic on YouTube. Additional Background Music found at http://zapsplat.com and http://tabletopaudio.com

Character art by @gwendybee.

It has been an eventful first week at the Academy, and after a battle with a wyrmling Wind Dragon, our students are ready for a rest and to focus on their studies.  But how can one rest with the mysteries they have uncovered and more so, when there is a crashing at the door?

The Faeforge Academy is a 5th edition, Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast featuring the Witch+Craft supplement for crafting by Astrolago press. To stay up to date with everything happening at the Academy be sure to visit our website at www.faeforgeacademy.com and follow us on twitter @FaeforgeAcademy,

Dungeon Master – Stephen Garcia – @the_baddm

Beskey Nevering – Michael Sinclair II – @michaelcrits

Ariadne Zuvan – Adelaide Gardner – @ohadelaide

Khoz Forgeheart – Ian Gould – @gameofscience

Ashryn Emberwhisper – Ky – @stonefly_ky

Sepia Goldenmorrow – Emily Smith – @emilyjeasmith

Get your copy of the Fey Folio by Mage Hand Press here: https://store.magehandpress.com/products/fey-folio

If you enjoy the show and want to help us make more and better content please consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/faeforgeacademy

Theme music by Dave Cole of the Four Orbs Podcast. For additional music search dcolemusic on YouTube. Additional Background Music found at http://zapsplat.com and http://tabletopaudio.com

Character art by @gwendybee.

Our students find themselves in the Everfelding Woods, the forest that surrounds the Faeforge Academy as they have taken a job from the Foundry to collect helio poppy seeds. The fey forest is strange and mysterious though. A shadowy creature follows them, but something larger and far more dangerous flies above...

The Faeforge Academy is a 5th edition, Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast featuring the Witch+Craft supplement for crafting by Astrolago press. To stay up to date with everything happening at the Academy be sure to visit our website at www.faeforgeacademy.com and follow us on twitter @FaeforgeAcademy,

The Faeforge Academy is proud to be a part of The Fandomentals Network.

Dungeon Master – Stephen Garcia – @the_baddm

Beskey Nevering – Michael Sinclair II – @michaelcrits

Ariadne Zuvan – Adelaide Gardner – @ohadelaide

Khoz Forgeheart – Ian Gould – @gameofscience

Ashryn Emberwhisper – Ky – @stonefly_ky

Sepia Goldenmorrow – Emily Smith – @emilyjeasmith

Get your copy of the Fey Folio by Mage Hand Press here! https://store.magehandpress.com/products/fey-folio

If you enjoy the show and want to help us make more and better content please consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/faeforgeacademy

Theme music by Dave Cole of the Four Orbs Podcast. For additional music search dcolemusic on YouTube. Additional Background Music found at http://zapsplat.com and http://tabletopaudio.com

Character art by @gwendybee.

Our students keep finding new mysteries that seem to lead to more questions than answers. Who is this Professor Perseverance, the orange tiefling with the strange mysterious ring? How did he get a ring belonging to a long dead ghost professor? Why does he seem to be using the moss lurkers, Pillow and Lollip to harvest the NIghtbloom flowers? And who is Zivo? The group will have to continue unlocking the secrets surrounding the Faeforge Academy.

The Faeforge Academy is a 5th edition, Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast featuring the Witch+Craft supplement for crafting by Astrolago press. To stay up to date with everything happening at the Academy be sure to follow us on twitter @FaeforgeAcademy

Dungeon Master – Stephen Garcia – @the_baddm

Beskey Nevering – Michael Sinclair II – @michaelcrits

Ariadne Zuvan – Adelaide Gardner – @ohadelaide

Khoz Forgeheart – Ian Gould – @gameofscience

Ashryn Emberwhisper – Ky – @stonefly_ky

Sepia Goldenmorrow – Emily Smith – @emilyjeasmith

Get your copy of the Fey Folio by Mage Hand Press here: https://store.magehandpress.com/products/fey-folio

If you enjoy the show and want to help us make more and better content please consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/faeforgeacademy

Theme music by Dave Cole of the Four Orbs Podcast. For additional music search dcolemusic on YouTube. Additional Background Music found at http://zapsplat.com and http://tabletopaudio.com

Character art by @gwendybee.

Ashryn has found herself sick as the students went out to investigate a strange disease in the Faeforge grounds. Il'Vaxhal, the Dryad professor is at a loss for what the cause could be. With all the mystery the group has uncovered thus far, is there something more nefarious awaiting them as they search the grounds for a solution to the problem? Or is it nothing more than a simple disease? Find out today on the Faeforge Academy.

The Faeforge Academy is a 5th edition, Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast featuring the Witch+Craft supplement for crafting by Astrolago press. To stay up to date with everything happening at the Academy be sure to follow us on twitter @FaeforgeAcademy

Dungeon Master – Stephen Garcia – @the_baddm

Beskey Nevering – Michael Sinclair II – @michaelcrits

Ariadne Zuvan – Adelaide Gardner – @ohadelaide

Khoz Forgeheart – Ian Gould – @gameofscience

Ashryn Emberwhisper – Ky – @stonefly_ky

Sepia Goldenmorrow – Emily Smith – @emilyjeasmith

We are excited to partner with Hit Dice! A critically acclaimed Dungeons and Dragons actual play podcast. Find out more at http://www.hitdicepod.com.

Get your copy of the Fey Folio by Mage Hand Press here!

If you enjoy the show and want to help us make more and better content please consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/faeforgeacademy

Theme music by Dave Cole of the Four Orbs Podcast. For additional music search dcolemusic on YouTube. Additional Background Music found at http://zapsplat.com and http://tabletopaudio.com

Character art by @gwendybee.

It is the opening orientation assembly at the Faeforge Academy. Ashryn, Beskey, Sepia, Khoz, and Ariadne are finally about to begin their journey to uncover the magic that has been reborn at this mysterious school. But do the events of the previous few days hold an omen for these students? What more lies within the grounds of the mysterious Faeforge Academy.

The Faeforge Academy is a 5th edition, Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast featuring the Witch+Craft supplement for crafting by Astrolago press. To stay up to date with everything happening at the Academy be sure to follow us on twitter @FaeforgeAcademy

Dungeon Master – Stephen Garcia – @the_baddm

Beskey Nevering – Michael Sinclair II – @michaelcrits

Ariadne Zuvan – Adelaide Gardner – @ohadelaide

Khoz Forgeheart – Ian Gould – @gameofscience

Ashryn Emberwhisper – Ky – @stonefly_ky

Sepia Goldenmorrow – Emily Smith – @emilyjeasmith

We are excited to partner with Hit Dice! A critically acclaimed Dungeons and Dragons actual play podcast. Find out more at http://www.hitdicepod.com.

Get your copy of the Fey Folio by Mage Hand Press here! https://store.magehandpress.com/products/fey-folio

If you enjoy the show and want to help us make more and better content please consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/faeforgeacademy

Theme music by Dave Cole of the Four Orbs Podcast. For additional music search dcolemusic on YouTube. Additional Background Music found at http://zapsplat.com and http://tabletopaudio.com

Character art by @gwendybee.

Content Warning: Suicide, Mental Health, Depression

This week is different. A week ago a family member of mine took their life suddenly, unexpectedly and we are shaken to our core. It is tragic and hard for me to comprehend. I want him back, but unfortunately, it is too late for that.

But if you are here, and you are listening, it is not too late for you if you are struggling with depression, fear, self-hatred, and self-doubt. There are resources available for you to get help because you are worth it. You have value. You deserve help and do not have to face mental illness, depression, and thoughts of suicide alone. And please know, getting help is courageous, it is brave, and the fact that you are still getting up fighting means you are strong. Mental illness and depression do not mean you are weak or broken. You. Matter.

Below are some resources where you can get help. Please remember you are not alone in this.


Resources

Note: If you or someone you know is currently in a medical emergency, please call 911.

United States

National Suicide Hotline - (1-800-273-8255)

This is a toll-free hotline for people who are in distress and believe they are at risk of self-harm. They also provide a number for Spanish speaking callers (1-888-628-9454) and for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (1-800-799-4889).

Crisis Text Line

Some people do not feel comfortable with phone conversations (or for those who are unable to), and there are alternative solutions to help those who are in crisis. The Crisis Text Line, as the name implies, allows people to reach out via text, by texting HOME to 741741 which will then connect them to a crisis counselor. (They also have texting options available for those living in Canada and the UK.)

Lifeline Chat

Another alternative to phone calls is the Lifeline Chat, a service offered by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (who also run the National Suicide Hotline).

The Trevor Project

For those who are struggling and are also LGBTQ+, The Trevor Project has been serving the LGBTQ+ youth via phone, chat, and text.

International

The website International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) has a large list of helplines they have compiled for those needing help around the world.




Substance Abuse Assistance

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) offers resources including a helpline (for both English and Spanish speakers) that is free and confidential and "for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information."

National Drug Helpline has a wealth of resources for those struggling including a list of additional numbers to call beyond their network. NDH provides advice for those struggling with, or the loved ones of someone struggling with addiction, in matters of treatment options, approaching a loved one, rehab costs and payments, and more. The number is free to call and confidential, but they also provide specific hotlines for heroin, meth, cocaine, alcohol, ecstasy, methadone, opiate, marijuana, and suboxone addictions.

Danger looms for Beskey, Ashryn, and Sepia as they continue their search below the castle of the Faeforge Academy for a flying book. The grounds may be more unsafe than they suspected, and the further they go, the more the mystery of the school deepens. Is a text book about magical fungi really worth the risk?

The Faeforge Academy is a 5th edition, Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast featuring the Witch+Craft supplement for crafting by Astrolago press. To stay up to date with everything happening at the Academy be sure to follow us on twitter @FaeforgeAcademy


The Faeforge Academy is proud to be a part of The Fandomentals Network.

Dungeon Master – Stephen Garcia – @the_baddm


Beskey Nevering – Michael Sinclair II – @michaelcrits


Ariadne Zuvan – Adelaide Gardner – @ohadelaide


Khoz Forgeheart – Ian Gould – @gameofscience


Ashryn Emberwhisper – Ky – @stonefly_ky


Sepia Goldenmorrow – Emily Smith – @emilyjeasmith


We are excited to partner with Hit Dice! A critically acclaimed Dungeons and Dragons actual play podcast. Find out more at http://www.hitdicepod.com.

If you enjoy the show and want to help us make more and better content please consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/faeforgeacademy


Theme music by Dave Cole of the Four Orbs Podcast. For additional music search dcolemusic on YouTube. Additional Background Music found at http://zapsplat.com and http://tabletopaudio.com


Character art by @gwendybee.

Ashryn, Sepia, and Beskey find themselves helping a new friend by chasing a strange book through the Academy Grounds. When the book leads them into the catacombs beneath what will they find? For they are most certainly not alone.

The Faeforge Academy is a 5th edition, Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast featuring the Witch+Craft supplement for crafting by Astrolago press. To stay up to date with everything happening at the Academy be sure to follow us on twitter @FaeforgeAcademy

The Faeforge Academy is proud to be a part of The Fandomentals Network.

Dungeon Master – Stephen Garcia – @the_baddm

Beskey Nevering – Michael Sinclair II – @michaelcrits

Ariadne Zuvan – Adelaide Gardner – @ohadelaide

Khoz Forgeheart – Ian Gould – @gameofscience

Ashryn Emberwhisper – Ky – @stonefly_ky

Sepia Goldenmorrow – Emily Smith – @emilyjeasmith

If you enjoy the show and want to help us make more and better content please consider joining our Patreon: www.patreon.com/faeforgeacademy

Theme music by Dave Cole of the Four Orbs Podcast. For additional music search dcolemusic on YouTube. Additional Background Music found at http://zapsplat.com and http://tabletopaudio.com

Character art by @gwendybee.