Roads Uncharted

Upon separating from Ari, the group enters the forest and begins to search for the witch. It is an old growth forest filled with energies that can be felt prickling along the skin. Lost in his thoughts regarding his erstwhile friend, Rou absentmindedly pushes forward. As they wander, nearly aimlessly, Trix takes the opportunity to try and get Garac and Eriluc to interact. They find success when they realize touching the gems together allows the pair to carry on a conversation with each other.  

Eight, meanwhile, is focused on Ari’s words and what that might mean for their future as Rou’s friend. They spend their time pouting and moping, while Rou and Trix figure out what to do about the sword. Suddenly, the group stumbles upon a bubbling, black, oozing pit. Realizing it is large and deep, they decide to circumvent it rather than trudge through it. Eight, trailing behind, is soon ensnared as the ooze comes to life. 

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Logo Artwork design by Jessie

Character Artwork design by Riyuski

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CW: This episode leans heavily into player v. player and conflict. While we have discussed and consented for the content in this episode, please forego listening if aggression/violence between friends would be triggering for you. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us.

Ari has engaged Rou in combat, lurching at their old friend in wolf form. She tumbles into him and pushes him to the ground, snarling and scraping claws against his armor. While the two werewolves tumble in the dirt, Eight is left in utter shock and tries to talk them down. Trix, on the other hand, takes the opportunity to knock an arrow and attempt to help their new friend.

Blows and words continue to be thrown throughout the fight, Rou doing his best to avoid attacking Ari while she vents their anger and frustration. Seeing Ari is vulnerable, Trix takes their shot. Senses heightened, Rou hears the arrow let loose and maneuvers to block it. When it strikes, Rou falls and Eight creates a barrier to protect their friend from the attacker.

However, seeing Rou fall brings Ari to their senses. Separated by the magical barrier, she is forced to come clean about their emotions, rather than using claws and teeth. When it’s time to go their separate ways, Rou brings them into a hug before she leaves. While their friendship isn’t completely repaired, the two werewolves leave on better terms.

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Character Artwork design by Riyuski

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CW: This episode leans heavily into player v. player and conflict. While we have discussed and consented for the content in this episode, please forego listening if aggression/violence between friends would be triggering for you. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us.

The morning after a wonderful party at the Sultan’s palace, the group sets off toward the forest west of Duskhollow. Armed with a little knowledge and the sword they were given to trade, they’re in good spirits. Trix attempts to find a way for Eriluc and Garac to talk to each other, but finds it is more difficult than they originally anticipated. Wandering through the market, Rou gets the feeling they’re being watched and darts off into a nearby alley.

As he is explaining his worries to Eight and Trix, a familiar voice interrupts them. Ari, an old packmate of Rou’s, has spotted him and is itching to cause trouble for his “new pack”. At first Rou feels conflicted when Ari decides to tag along, as she had been his closest friend. Their constant aggression and belittling of his choices, however, leads him to stand up for himself, Eight and Trix. When he tries to appeal to Ari’s former innocent self that she lunges in attack.

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Dressed in new finery, the group finds that the palace is decorated with fountains, fish tanks in the floor and hundreds of lanterns. Trumpets sound and the Sultan enters, inviting his guests to partake in the food and wine that is circulating. Priya takes them to pay homage and it is revealed she is in fact the Sultan’s niece, a precious member of the royal family. Sultan Akbar apologizes for the subterfuge, claiming that he needed to judge them for himself before asking a favor of them.

Their suspicions justified, Trix refuses to partake in the food for fear of poison. They admonish Rou for sharing their true purpose with Priya and, after Eight confirms the food isn’t poisoned, sulkily agrees to grab some food before they leave if the meeting with the Sultan goes well.

Sultan Akbar pulls them into a private meeting and reveals he is under a curse. Trix, Rou and Eight are asked to head into the nearby forest to beg an antidote from the local witch. In exchange for her assistance, the Sultan offers a talking sword.

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The final leg of their journey to Duskhollow is an easygoing one. Both Rou and Trix try to pry in Priya’s business, though for different reasons and with varying degrees of success. Deciding she’d had enough, Priya requests Eight create a picnic lunch. Happy to oblige, they summon a whole pig when Trix requests bacon, though is loathe to hurt the pig and sets it free instead.

Upon arriving at the vibrant city, Priya takes them to a glorious inn called The Gilded Rose. She procures rooms and then takes them to the market for dinner. As they meander through the crowd, they are interrupted by a courier with an important message.

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CW: Insects. There are references to bees in this episode. Please skip 1:20 to 1:38, 1:46 to 2:24, 2:40 to 2:45, 2:58 to 3:00, 4:04 to 4:16, 5:04 to 5:06, 5:43 to 6:23, 7:00 to 12:22, 13:34 to 13:40, 19:43 to 23:12, 24:07 to 25:22 and 28:44 to 29:55 if this would be triggering to you. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us. 

Upon leaving the sauna, Eight realizes their hive has been stolen as part of a prank. When they’re able to finally gather their little friends, they realize that perhaps traveling with a hive is not such a good idea. They set the hive in a tree and say goodbye.

Meanwhile, Rou locates the prankster and convinces the child to apologize to Eight when they return. He then joins Trix in the pool to cool down and re-hydrate. Once the group reconvenes, they head up to their room and try talking to the necklace. Their suspicions are confirmed when Eriluc reveals he was part of The Seven Swords.   

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Character Artwork design by Riyuski

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CW: Insects. There are references to bees in this episode. Please skip 14:17 to 16:15, 42:15 to 42:20, and 44:24 to 44:35 if this would be triggering to you. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us. 

After a pleasant dinner Priya heads up to her room for some solitude, leaving the trio to enjoy the sauna. Noticing that it’s not comfortable for their bees, Eight detaches the hive and sets it on the hallway floor under a temperature controlled bubble. 

While enjoying the heat, Trix shares that they’re hearing voices from the necklace stolen from the mayor’s vault. When they share the name, Eight realizes it belongs to one of The Seven Swords. The group discusses whether or not Eriluc can be trusted and freed, and agree to first see if they can verify he’s actually the one from their list.

Turning conversation to more personal matters, Rou tries to get some information about Trix’s past. Unfortunately for Rou, Trix dodges the question at every turn. When the owner interrupts to tell them their time is up in the sauna, they find Eight’s hive has disappeared. 

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Trix and Eight head up to the room to drop off their belongings, finding it is a cozy room with a sumptuously soft bed. While Eight is setting the bags in a cupboard, Trix’s bag falls and some of the contents tumble out. As Trix attempts to pick things up, their fingers touch the pendant they stole from Mayor Radford and hear a voice in their head.

Meanwhile, Rou finds Priya in yet another argument with a guard. When he goes to assist her, the guard reveals her identity as a Baron’s daughter. Seeing that she is in distress at the possibility of cutting her trip short, Rou convinces the guard that he and the others will act as escort and protect her. With Priya’s assurance, the guard agrees to the arrangement.  

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The party arrives at a bridge, but when they attempt to cross they’re told they can’t continue unless they pay a toll and produce proof of business. While Eight unintentionally stalls the guards, Trix and Rou take the opportunity to forge papers indicating their roles as ambassadors from Saleen. They’re traveling to forge a business alliance with the ruler of the Dreata kingdom. The forgery is so good that the guards let them pass without further fuss.

Before they can move forward, Eight notices a traveler being waylaid by another guard. The group is able to convince the guard, with the assistance of a bribe, that the stranger is someone they intended to meet and will be traveling with. The traveler, named Priya, is quick to share snacks and chat up the exhausted party.

As dinner time rolls around, the party arrives at a small settlement by the roadside and procure a room at the Golden Falcon Inn. Priya claims she knows the owners, and encourages the party to use her name for a discount as a way of thanking them for their assistance. While Trix and Eight head into the inn, Rou takes the carriage to the stable and finds that Priya needs a little more help.

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After Rou returns to the camp, the trio are able to make contact with Lady Benjamina. Despite her concern that the quest has changed hands a few times, she is relieved to hear progress has been made. As they settle back to bed, Eight notices a pair of glowing eyes in the dark. Finding the eyes belong to what appears to be a bear, Trix attempts to scare it off but instead makes it angry.

The trio confront the bear and soon realize it is no ordinary forest animal, but rather one enhanced with metallic sinew. They are able to drive it off, but given the risk of its return they decide to set off on the next leg of their journey immediately. Eight takes the reins and nearly leads them off course before they arrive at a large river.

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Character Artwork design by Riyuski

Segment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic Sound

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