Roads Uncharted

The sound of rocks falling to the ground portents a guardian of the temple. The group must react quickly or they will fall prey to its crushing grip like Dawson’s companions did long ago. 

Dawson activates the magic of his hammer, lava appearing to flow from it as power courses through it. Rou, realizing the danger the group is in, tries to draw the creature’s attention so the group could attempt an escape. Eight is quick to summon Eight Jr, though this time the chicken is far larger than they’ve ever been.

Claws, steel, and rock clash as the battle ensues, vibrations from the conflict forcing pieces of the temple walls loose. As the monster falls, the door at the end of the room unlocks and opens, begging the party to press on.

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Transcript by Wren

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Logo Artwork design by Jessie

Character Artwork design by Riyuski

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Eight and Rou spend the evening hearing stories from Dawson’s adventures before setting off for the temple the next morning. They also learn a little more information about their upcoming adventure, mainly that Dawson lost several friends the last time he was there.

The group arrives at the entrance of the temple, and decide to camp within the cavern entry until daylight in the event they need a quick escape. When they finally descend into the temple, Dawson discovers that the traps his group had cleared previously have not been reset and everything appears just as it was all those years ago. 

As the trio draws closer to the room where Dawson’s friends were lost, he grows more agitated and anxious. He prepares his weapon and gives Eight and Rou one final warning about the danger that lies ahead. It isn’t until they start to examine the room and disturb its contents that the silence of the temple is broken by the sound of moving rock. 

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Produced by Dax

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Logo Artwork design by Jessie

Character Artwork design by Riyuski

Segment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic Sound

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As Eight and Rou continue their journey south, they happen upon the town of Honey Hills. Honey Hills is known for its apiaries and bee related products, and both delight in the available items for purchase. While stocking up on their provisions, one of the patrons overhears their conversation and introduces himself.

Dawson is an adventurer on the verge of retirement, who is looking for people to help him with one last job. He tells the pair of an old temple to the east of town, where rumor has it treasure is buried deep within. If they would join him, he would gladly pay them for the assistance. Remembering Big Mood’s advice, Eight and Rou take Dawson up on his offer and ready themselves for their next adventure.

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EPISODE CREDITS:

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Character Artwork design by Riyuski

Segment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic Sound

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As combat ensues, Eight summons Eight Jr, but in a much larger form. Shepherd leans into his more basic instincts as he lunges for Thistle, while Rou tries one last time to get information about Hunter before it’s too late. His attempts go unheard, however, as Thistle violently lashes out. Once Thistle is defeated, Hunter is located within the hut with help from Eight Jr.

Shepherd, overcome with joy, panics upon realizing they have taken a monstrous form. Rou, familiar with transformations, puts his mediation skills to good use and convinces Hunter to not let appearances deceive them. The hunting team is reunited and in a moment of intimacy, the pair vocalize their mutual love and affection for one another before everyone returns home through the portal.

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Transcript by CJ Kallevig

EPISODE CREDITS:

Produced by Dax

Opening theme music, editing and mixing by Wren

Logo Artwork design by Jessie

Character Artwork design by Riyuski

Segment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic Sound

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Sprickle-sprack has left the group at the entrance to Thistle’s home, and as time ticks on it occurs to Shepherd that his time is running out. He confesses to the group that he’s not really as he seems to be, and is worried he might not see Hunter before his time runs out.

As they walk closer, they hear a haunting melody being sung from within the hut. Shepherd and Rou sense danger and become wary, and the group agrees that caution is warranted when talking with Thistle. When Shepherd calls out for Hunter, an old woman’s voice responds and invites the group in for tea. As the group starts to ask questions about Hunter, it becomes obvious that Thistle is not one for niceties.

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Transcript by CJ Kallevig

EPISODE CREDITS:

Produced by Dax

Opening theme music, editing and mixing by Wren

Logo Artwork design by Jessie

Character Artwork design by Riyuski

Segment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic Sound

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While Eight and Shepherd are sure that they need to enter the portal, Rou isn’t so sure. The group takes their time looking for tracks and testing out the portal, knowing that it could very well be a one-way trip. When they see someone appear in the portal, they try to call out and get their attention. While it appears they can hear the calls, it seems they can’t see the group and carry on.

Rou, Eight and Shepherd eventually jump through the portal, and learn that the individual they saw is named Sprickle-sprack. He reveals to them that someone fitting Hunter’s description arrived about a month ago, and was last seen with Thistle. When the group asks for him to guide them to Thistle, he does so only in exchange for gold and warns them that people in that realm generally avoid Thistle.

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Transcript by CJ Kallevig

EPISODE CREDITS:

Produced by Dax

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Logo Artwork design by Jessie

Character Artwork design by Riyuski

Segment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic Sound

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Rou and Eight follow Shepherd to his cabin in the woods, where they have been offered a safe place to sleep. Hunter appears to still be missing, and his absence is clear in the disarray of the cabin. As Rou and Shepherd sleep, Eight spends their time tidying the cabin and then pokes around to see if they can find out more about their host.

During their search, they find Hunter’s journal. The last entry mentions a young woman and a meeting with her in a grove of trees, where a flower named Starlight Bloom can be found. The group decides that heading there is the best course of action and takes off. When they arrive at the grove Hunter had written about, they find something out of place among the trees. 

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Transcript by CJ Kallevig

EPISODE CREDITS:

Produced by Dax

Opening theme music, editing and mixing by Wren

Logo Artwork design by Jessie

Character Artwork design by Riyuski

Segment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic Sound

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Rou and Eight find a letter left by Arthas and begin their journey south. As they set up camp after a long day of travel, they ponder whether or not the “quest” Arthas has taken on is real. During their discussion, they hear a disturbance in the brush. Hidden in the foliage is a human, named Shepherd.

Rou and Eight ask Shepherd to join them for supper, and learn that he has been in search of someone named Hunter. His friend has been missing for quite some time, and he has no idea where Hunter went. It doesn’t take much before Eight and Rou decide they should help.

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Transcript by CJ Kallevig

EPISODE CREDITS:

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Opening theme music, editing and mixing by Wren

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Character Artwork design by Riyuski

Segment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic Sound

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After an eventful day rescuing a Jerboamin, followed by a long celebration at their family’s shop, Arthas heads to bed in the stables. As he drifts off and begins to dream, he receives a visit from a figure that is half-human and half-goat.

The figure introduces themselves as Vuldarin, the god of luck and so-called “Bringer of Chance”. He claims to have a quest for Arthas, one that only the Giant-Kin can help with. Something has infiltrated a mage’s tower to the south of Ravenspire, and due to its size Arthas is the best person for the job. However, he is told he must leave his companions behind if he is to take on this challenge.

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Transcript by CJ Kallevig

EPISODE CREDITS:

Produced by Dax

Opening theme music, editing and mixing by Wren

Logo Artwork design by Jessie

Character Artwork design by Riyuski

Segment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic Sound

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Aoife leads the group to where Benny was kidnapped and gives what little information she can of the perpetrator before heading back home. During their investigation, Florence is eager to learn the basics of investigating. With the return of Inspector Nine, the group instructs the Jerboamin on how to look for clues.

As they continue to follow clues, they stumble upon droplets of blood and clumps of fur, which worries little Florence. Eight manages to encourage her and the group carries on. They eventually stumble on the remains of the campsite, Rou’s sense of smell confirming they’re on the right track. 

When they find the kidnapper, they learn a little intimidation can go a long way.

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Transcript by CJ Kallevig

EPISODE CREDITS:

Produced by Dax

Opening theme music, editing and mixing by Wren

Logo Artwork design by Jessie

Character Artwork design by Riyuski

Segment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic Sound

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