Roads Uncharted

The librarian Sira leads Rou down several flights into a very old section of the archives and then leaves him to search alone. As he scans the texts and scrolls, their pages covered in dust from disuse, he finds more frustration than answers. Many of the documents in the library’s archives aren’t written as fact. Historical data, at least for Werewolves, seems to be lacking.

Trying not to give up, he begins to broaden his search. Learning that other cultures with bloodier pasts still managed to shape their future, gives Rou hope that his efforts may foster change for the better.

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Transcript by CJ Kallevig

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Logo Artwork design by Jessie

Character Artwork design by Riyuski

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After their meeting with the University’s Headmaster, the group heads down further into the mountain. Upon arriving at the guard station, they’re able to turn over Arcterus and obtain a brochure to help guide them through the city. It is suggested they head to The Silver Pearl, an inn close to the residential district and therefore less prone to be swarmed by tourists.

Wandering through the city, they get glimpses of the diversity of its inhabitants and layout. Alcoves for musicians, symposiums, and artists flow into market stalls and reading nooks. Even the inn has been carved from stone, and although Arthas’ accommodations take a little creative thinking, the innkeeper is more than happy to take their coin.

The next morning, they meet the Headmaster and some of her staff in the observation lounge as they finally begin their research.

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The doors to Kidohlva are large and intricately carved into the side of the mountain, guarded by four guards in fur-lined coats. The group approaches carefully, though they find the caution is unwarranted as all are welcome at the University. 

Deciding to disregard the guards’ advice about making an appointment, they head straight to the office of the University’s Headmaster. It isn’t long before it is revealed that Arcterus was actually banished for stealing an important artifact, and now must deal with the repercussions of his actions. On their way to turn him over to the authorities, they notice a mysterious figure staring at them from a distance.

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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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The battle continues as two more white wolves join the fray. They appear smaller, but they are just as vicious as the first. Unfortunately, the party is unable to protect Rou from a nearly devastating attack. The wound triggers a natural reaction, which transforms the Baukoran. 

In an effort to keep his friends safe from himself, Rou runs off and leaves the others to finish the fight. The remaining creatures are taken down in short order with some unexpected help from a pair of allies who appear among the trees. Big Mood’s siblings emerge from the brush and share an awkward reunion with their estranged brother. In an effort to bury the hatchet, Mood's siblings declare that a celebration is in order for his first successful adventure. 

While Arthas and the Minotaur trio gather the bodies of the crystal-backed wolves to turn in for a reward, Eight rushes off into the wilderness in pursuit of their friend Rou. Despite his efforts to remain elusive, Eight manages to stay on his trail, calling out for Rou in the darkness. Upon reverting back to his human form, Rou calls to Eight and the pair have a heart-to-heart talk.

Eight reminds Rou that he travels with a pair of misunderstood adventurers who many would consider dangerous. With some friendly reassurance, the Baukoran's immediate fears are assuaged and he agrees to return to town. Perhaps, given time, Rou will see that he is not the monster he believes himself to be. 

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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

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The group follows the trail down into the valley, Arthas maintaining a fair distance ahead. Rou is the first to spot a glinting light quickly followed by shadows moving among the trees. Realizing they’re hot on the trail, Big Mood suggests that Eight and Rou try sledding down into the valley in order to catch up to Arthas. This leaves Big Mood alone to deal with a massive white wolf that emerges from hiding.

As everyone converges in combat, the wolf proves to be a formidable foe. They start to get the upper hand, but then the sound of heavy footprints is heard in the distance. 

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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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CW: Please skip 00:28 to 01:04 if you have misophonia triggered by the sound of someone talking while chewing food. We have discussed this above table but want to make sure your listening experience is a safe and pleasant one.

Following the villagers to a farm in the woods, the group finds the remains of Jerry, the shepherd who had been losing livestock. Arthas notices a shadowy figure at the edges of the farm and decides to follow it. The rest of his companions follow shortly after, taking their time to investigate footprints and a trail of fluids among the trees.

As they continue through the woods, each of them begins to hallucinate. They hear things and their thoughts begin to dwell on some of their fears. An overwhelming sense of dread overtakes the party. When they manage to track the beast to a valley, a mournful howl fills the air. 

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EPISODE CREDITS:

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Rou, Eight, and Arthas come to the end of the tunnels. However, instead of ending at Kidohlva, they find they have arrived in a mountain village named Westbridge. The warehouse workers they run into take them to the local tavern, utterly confused as to how they arrived if they aren’t associated with the supply caravans.

While the group waits for some food, they are invited to the table of a minotaur named Ferdinand Moody. Ferdinand, also known as “Big Mood”, shares that he is on his very first adventure and has been looking for fellow adventurers to help with the wanted poster he carries. As they share food, wine, and stories, the door to the tavern bursts open, and a young woman exclaims that someone has been killed.

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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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Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of rotting corpses and the after-effects of death and decay. If you would rather not hear this, please skip 33:12 to 33:44, 35:41 to 35:52, and 40:51 to 41:10. Your safety and comfort are important to us.

Taking the loss of two of their guides seriously, Rou, Eight, and Arthas agree to be more cautious going forward. After a week of traveling underground, their Sciuren guides depart and the trio is left to travel the remaining tunnels on their own. When they hear a cry for help, they hesitate before jumping to assist.

Carefully following the voice down the tunnel, the group finds themselves confronted with a talking skeleton who has been trapped in the wall for one hundred years. They are able to devise a way to free the skeleton, with some mixed results.

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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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Content warning: As a general content warning, this episode contains small creature deaths, some gore, and animal corpse descriptions. If this content may be triggering for you, we request you please skip 7:11 to 7:17, 30:39 to 30:44, 38:20 to 38:27, and 48:53 to 49:37.  

It doesn’t take long for the group to learn the source of that throaty growl. Three large, canine monstrosities emerge from the shadows, their fur patchy and their sinew exposed. Their flesh oozes puss and ichor.

The group is forced into combat with these foes and for a while, the fight seems to go in favor of the protagonists; however, when the Sciuren get involved they make themselves easy targets...

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Transcript by CJ Kallevig

EPISODE CREDITS:

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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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Arthas discovers that the source of the pin-prick was a sword, wielded by a squirrel-like creature named Neru. Rou is successful in negotiating help from Neru’s people, but in exchange, they need to pay respects to their queen. When the trio agrees, they are escorted down into an abandoned cavern where it appears people may have once lived.

Each of them offers up a gift to the queen of the creatures they now know are called Sciuren, and in return, she promises an escort through the first part of the labyrinth of tunnels. On their journey, the group learns a little about the Sciuren and their culture. However, when the discussion turns toward mysterious “dogs” that lurk in the shadows, the group makes the mistake of not heeding the Sciuren’s warnings.

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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

LINKS:

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