Mike and Kit are continuing to explain important characters and storylines that new players have no context for because they're (mostly) not in the game. This week: the moon of Io and Asher Mir! Mike reveals a long-forgotten D2 release era mechanic and let's just say that it's referred to as 'Vanilla' for a reason...Things discussed: Intro (Danganronpa 1:00-6:05), Io overview 6:05-21:05, Asher Mir 21:05-46:15, Io timeline Destiny 2 Y1-Y4 46:15-1:29:30, outro 1:29:30-end.Intro Music: Unfunky UFO by ParliamentOutro Music: Whisper of the Worm by Michael Sechrist, Skye Lewin, Josh Mosser, Michael SalvatoriCover Art by Jez Winters @jez_wintersPodcast Name by Michael MoldovanEmail us: [email protected]'s contact info: @macclubbin, www.michaelmaccubbin.comKit's contact info: @kit_boyoteReferences/Lore Cited:The Cradle concept artGhost Fragment: Eris MornAsher Mir’s One Way Ticket loreBook: The Awoken of the Reef: Gensym ScribePyramidion dialogueBook: Stolen Intelligence: ForgeriesBook: Dawning Delights: A Cautionary TaleBlack Hammer/Black Spindle/WotW comparisonWhisper of the Worm Missionthe green room musicSeason of Arrivals Opening Mission (Pyramid Ships on Io)Book: Duress and Egress: Asher: Prediction"Talking the Spirit Realm," Yu Yu Hakusho podcast @WatchingSpirits“Suncoast Audio” anime podcast with Kit, Mike, and Andrew