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With nobles vanishing across the city, the party follows the trail to a lavish mansion where nothing is quite as it seems. Behind its doors, a strange gathering is underway—one host far too pleased to see them, and guests far too still to be trusted. As pleasantries give way to games, and games give way to something much darker, the party realizes they may have found more than they bargained for.

Swoop, the bold Aarakocra sorcerer; Poppy, the witty Elf bard; Nico, the disciplined Dragonborn fighter; and Brynn, the clever halfling ranger/monk must keep their cover, read a dangerous room, and decide how far they're willing to go before the night is through. Not every investigation ends the way you expect.

Because in the Empire, the missing are rarely gone without reason.

This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, sharp character moments, and high-stakes storytelling in a dark fantasy world where every choice matters.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains mature themes, strong language, fantasy violence, and graphic/disturbing body horror imagery, including a depiction of forced childbirth and disembowelment. Listener discretion is advised.

Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Empire Theme.

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The island’s secrets lie beneath the surface… and something is waiting below.

After uncovering the hidden dangers of the island, the crew ventures deeper into the unknown and discovers a mysterious cave carved beneath the jungle. What begins as an exploration into the island’s forgotten depths quickly turns into a fight for survival as the shadows move, the walls close in, and the creatures lurking below reveal themselves.

Thal, the charismatic Sea Elf bard; Faelin, the inventive Owlin artificer; William, the Wood Elf rogue; and Morwenna, the unpredictable Goblin warlock must battle through the dangers of the cave and uncover what secrets lie hidden beneath the island’s surface. With every step deeper into the darkness, the crew learns that this strange paradise is far from uninhabited.

Set in the shared world of Tales of Yavon, the Pirate Table continues a second unfolding story alongside the events of the Empire Table. As the crew searches for answers across the open waters, new threats emerge from the places least expected.

This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, character-driven storytelling, and high-stakes adventure in a living world where multiple stories unfold at once.

Trigger Warning: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language, fantasy violence, and intense creature encounters. Listener discretion is advised.

Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Pirate Theme.

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What begins as a search beneath the city… uncovers something far more dangerous.

Deep within the sewers of Zolara, the party stumbles upon a hidden chamber packed with rare spell components, raising new questions about who has been operating beneath the Empire's capital—and why. As the investigation continues, the trail leads from forgotten tunnels to an eccentric magic shop, where every enchanted trinket has a story… and a price.

Swoop, the bold Aarakocra sorcerer; Poppy, the witty Elf bard; Nico, the disciplined Dragonborn fighter; and Brin, the clever halfling ranger/monk must piece together the clues, prepare for what lies ahead, and decide which magical tools are worth trusting. In a city built on secrets, even shopping can reveal more than expected.

Because in the Empire, the greatest discoveries are often hidden just beneath the surface.

This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, sharp character moments, and high-stakes storytelling in a dark fantasy world where every choice matters.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains mature themes, strong language, fantasy violence, and discussions of death and magical experimentation. Listener discretion is advised.

Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Empire Theme.

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Thal, the charismatic Sea Elf bard; Faelin, the inventive Owlin artificer; William, the cunning Wood Elf rogue; and Morwenna, the unpredictable Goblin warlock make their way inland towards a cave.

Set in the shared world of Tales of Yavon, the Pirate Table continues a second unfolding story alongside the events of the Empire Table. As mysteries deepen and danger closes in, the open sea becomes the stage for adventure, survival, and discovery.

This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, character-driven storytelling, and high-stakes adventure in a living world where multiple stories unfold at once.

Trigger Warning: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language, and intense fantasy content. Listener discretion is advised.

Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Pirate Theme.

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The tunnels are alive… and someone is always watching.

Deeper into the undercity, the party presses on toward Karma's goblin problem—but what should be a simple cleanup job quickly proves to be anything but simple. Blades fly, spells crack through the dark, and old grudges are laid to rest in an unexpected moment of understanding.

Swoop, the bold Aarakocra sorcerer; Poppy, the witty Elf bard; Nico, the disciplined Dragonborn fighter; and Brin, the clever halfling ranger/monk fight their way through the earthen tunnels beneath Zolara—and find more waiting for them in the dark than they bargained for.

Because in the Empire, even the smallest job can lead somewhere no one expected.

This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, sharp character moments, and high-stakes storytelling in a dark fantasy world where every choice matters.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains mature themes, strong language, fantasy violence, and claustrophobic environments. Listener discretion is advised.

Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Empire Theme.

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Into the storm they sail… and find themselves beyond it, on an unfamiliar island.

After finishing a battle with deadly snakes, the crew takes a brief moment to recover on the strange shoreline. The island is quiet, humid, and untouched in all the ways that feel unsettling rather than peaceful. Whatever brought them here, they are no longer in the path of Valanemir’s storm—they are somewhere else entirely.

As they regroup near the water’s edge, they stumble across an unexpected visitor.

Thal, the charismatic Sea Elf bard; Faelin, the inventive Owlin artificer; William, the cunning Wood Elf rogue; and Morwenna, the unpredictable Goblin warlock now face a new encounter on unfamiliar ground, uncertain of what this messenger from the deep might bring.

Set in the shared world of Tales of Yavon, the Pirate Table continues a second unfolding story alongside the events of the Empire Table. As mysteries deepen and danger closes in, the open sea becomes the stage for adventure, survival, and discovery.

This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, character-driven storytelling, and high-stakes adventure in a living world where multiple stories unfold at once.

Trigger Warning: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language, and intense fantasy content. Listener discretion is advised.

Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Pirate Theme.

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The trail leads downward… into the darkness beneath the city.

With new clues pointing toward the mysterious Shattered Blade, the party descends into Zolara's sprawling sewer system in search of answers. What begins as a straightforward investigation quickly becomes something far stranger as whispers of goblins spread through the tunnels and unlikely allies emerge from the shadows.

Swoop, the bold Aarakocra sorcerer; Poppy, the witty Elf bard; Nico, the disciplined Dragonborn fighter; and Brin, the clever halfling ranger/monk venture deeper beneath the floating city, where they encounter Karma, a wandering tortle, a curious druid with more questions than answers, and signs that someone—or something—has been moving through the undercity. As the hunt for the Shattered Blade continues, every turn seems to uncover a new mystery.

Because in the Empire, the truth is rarely found in the light.

This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, sharp character moments, and high-stakes storytelling in a dark fantasy world where every choice matters.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains mature themes, strong language, fantasy violence, and claustrophobic environments. Listener discretion is advised.

Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Empire Theme.

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A strange island offers shelter… but not safety.

After surviving the chaos of the storm, the crew makes landfall on an unfamiliar island deep within the uncharted waters of Valanemir. What first appears to be a quiet stretch of jungle quickly reveals itself to be something far more dangerous. Strange sounds echo beneath the canopy, the wilderness feels unnaturally alive, and the deeper the crew explores, the more they realize they may not be alone.

Thal, the charismatic Sea Elf bard; Faelin, the inventive Owlin artificer; William, the quiet Wood Elf rogue; and Morwenna, the unpredictable Goblin warlock must navigate the island’s hazards, uncover its secrets, and survive whatever lurks beyond the tree line. In Valanemir, even paradise can hide fangs.

Set in the shared world of Tales of Yavon, the Pirate Table continues a second unfolding story alongside the events of the Empire Table. As mysteries deepen and danger closes in, the open sea becomes the stage for adventure, survival, and discovery.

This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, character-driven storytelling, and high-stakes adventure in a living world where multiple stories unfold at once.

Trigger Warning: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language, fantasy violence, and intense creature encounters. Listener discretion is advised.

Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Pirate Theme.

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What begins as survival… quickly turns into suspicion and scrutiny.

In the aftermath of the attack on the Golden Empress, the floating city of Zolara is tense, fearful, and desperate for answers. With the Empire launching investigations into everyone connected to the attack, the party suddenly finds themselves under watch while trying to secure work, coin, and a place to stay in a city growing more paranoid by the day.

Swoop, the bold Aarakocra sorcerer; Poppy, the witty Elf bard; Nico, the disciplined Dragonborn fighter; and Brin, the clever halfling ranger/monk must navigate suspicious guards, political fallout, and growing pressure from the Empire itself. As questions mount and tempers flare, the group quickly learns that standing out in Zolara can be just as dangerous as drawing a weapon.

Because in the Empire, being in the wrong place at the wrong time can make you look guilty.

This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, sharp character moments, and high-stakes storytelling in a dark fantasy world where every choice matters.

Trigger Warning: This episode contains mature themes, strong language, fantasy violence, and themes of political paranoia. Listener discretion is advised.

Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Empire Theme.

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Into the storm they sail… with no guarantee they’ll survive the other side.

As the magical tempest of Valanemir closes around them, Captain Bubblebeard pushes the crew deeper into the chaos in a desperate attempt to lose the ships pursuing them. But these are no ordinary waters. Strange magic churns beneath the waves, lightning tears across the sky, and the storm itself seems almost alive. What begins as an escape quickly becomes a fight to keep the ship together at all.

Thal, the charismatic Sea Elf bard; Faelin, the inventive Owlin artificer; William, the quiet Wood Elf rogue; and Morwenna, the unpredictable Goblin warlock must weather impossible seas, trust a captain they barely know, and survive the dangers lurking within the storm itself.

Set in the shared world of Tales of Yavon, the Pirate Table continues a second unfolding story alongside the events of the Empire Table. As mysteries deepen and danger closes in, the open sea becomes the stage for adventure, survival, and discovery.

This Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast blends immersive roleplay, character-driven storytelling, and high-stakes adventure in a living world where multiple stories unfold at once.

Trigger Warning: This podcast contains mature themes, strong language, and intense fantasy content. Listener discretion is advised.

Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Pirate Theme.

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