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Newly within an ice cave, the party comes across the first of an unknown amount of threats.
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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:
Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com
Twitter: @TI_Pod
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The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).
The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."
Malicious by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4014-malicious
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
All This by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3351-all-this
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Virtutes Vocis by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4591-virtutes-vocis
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
I Knew a Guy by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3895-i-knew-a-guy
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Giant Wyrm by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3807-giant-wyrm
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Truth in the Stones by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4550-truth-in-the-stones
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer
Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast
Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)
Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast
Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman
All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!
New trek, new shopping montage.
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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:
Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com
Twitter: @TI_Pod
Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative
Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w
The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).
The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."
Ancient Rite by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5739-ancient-rite
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Pippin the Hunchback by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4219-pippin-the-hunchback
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Soaring by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4386-soaring
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Temple of the Manes by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4468-temple-of-the-manes
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Shamanistic by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4343-shamanistic
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Echoes of Time v2 by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3698-echoes-of-time-v2
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer
Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast
Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)
Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast
Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman
All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!
With loot abound and giants down, the party makes preparations for their journey.
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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:
Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com
Twitter: @TI_Pod
Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative
Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w
The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).
The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."
Bittersweet by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3440-bittersweet
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Touching Moments One - Pulse by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4537-touching-moments-one---pulse
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Folk Round by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3770-folk-round
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Industrious Ferret by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3912-industrious-ferret
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Relent by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4274-relent
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer
Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast
Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)
Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast
Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman
All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!
After the fight for Bryn Shander, the party comes back together to discuss the next steps.
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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code ALAP-HIES-RESH. Code is valid from 5/4/2020 at 12:30 am ET thru 5/18/2020 at 12:30 am ET.
You can find "Taking Initiative" at:
Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com
Twitter: @TI_Pod
Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative
Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w
The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).
The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."
5 vor 12 by Sascha Ende
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/2973-5-vor-12
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Moorland by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4079-moorland
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Relent by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4274-relent
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The Day After Tomorrow by Sascha Ende
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/412-the-day-after-tomorrow
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Sneaky Adventure by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4383-sneaky-adventure
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Magic Forest by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4012-magic-forest
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer
Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast
Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)
Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast
Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman
All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!
Meanwhile! The Bryn Shander giant fight rages from Surreal's perspective.
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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:
Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com
Twitter: @TI_Pod
Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative
Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w
The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).
The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."
Movement Proposition by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4088-movement-proposition
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Future Gladiator by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3793-future-gladiator
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Clash Defiant by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3510-clash-defiant
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Le Grand Chase by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4670-le-grand-chase
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Firebrand by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3757-firebrand
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Stormfront by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4421-stormfront
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Thunderbird by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4527-thunderbird
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!
Meanwhile! When the rest of the party was meeting Luther, our favorite barbarian found herself face to face with past relationships…
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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code DIRT-NADA-YODS. Code is valid from 4/6/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 4/20/2020 at 12:30 am ET.
You can find "Taking Initiative" at:
Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com
Twitter: @TI_Pod
Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative
Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w
The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).
The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."
Crowd Hammer by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4983-crowd-hammer
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Drums of the Deep by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3681-drums-of-the-deep
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Long Note Two by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3994-long-note-two
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Teller of the Tales by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4467-teller-of-the-tales
License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast
All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!
Luther and the party look out into the night and prepare themselves for battle.
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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:
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Twitter: @TI_Pod
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Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w
The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).
The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."
"Hitman," "Hot Pursuit," "Round Drums," "Industrial Cinematic," "Long Note Two," "Drums of the Deep," "Stormfront," "Clash Defiant," "Peace of Mind," "Evening Fall Harp"
Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer
Luther - UA Artificer by Wizards of the Coast
Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast
Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)
Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman
All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!
With Surreal out and about, the rest of the party leave the bar and meet a new friend.
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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:
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Twitter: @TI_Pod
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Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w
The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).
The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."
"Evening Fall Harp," "Peace of Mind," "Long Note Two," "Drums of the Deep," "Stormfront"
Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer
Luther - UA Artificer by Wizards of the Coast
Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast
Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)
Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman
All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!
Puzzles? Check. Giant fight? Check. Oversharing dreams? Check. Let's get out of here.
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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:
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Twitter: @TI_Pod
Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative
Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w
The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).
The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."
"Comfortable Mystery," "Cool Vibes," "Decline," "Folk Round," "Marty Gots a Plan," "Sneaky Adventure," "Tranquility Base"
Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer
Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast
Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)
Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast
Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman
All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!
Hello Mr. Dead Librarian, might we have some lore?
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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:
Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com
Twitter: @TI_Pod
Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative
Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w
The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).
The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."
"Achaidh Cheide", "Comfortable Mystery", "Long note One", "Lost Time", "Nervous", "Relent", "Shores of Avalon", "Thunder Dreams", "Thunderbird", "Tranquility Base", "Virtutes Instrumenti"
Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer
Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast
Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)
Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast
Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman
All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!
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