Taking Initiative

They arrived at the wizard's tower and got a super special book (cheeeeeck that off the list). BUT, alas, Rictavio has yet another identity: Van Richten, the one from Madam Eva's tent. Remember that stinger on episode 19? The whole post-episode...thingy...yea, well, that! Hop on in and find out a bit more about the gunman who came around.

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This episode features special guest Celeste Conowitch (@cconowitch) from the Venture Maidens podcast (@venturemaidens).

The "The Gunman Comes Around" logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode: -Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) for the "The Gunman Comes Around Theme Song" -"Laid Back Guitars," "Long Note One," "Spacial Harvest," "Lost Time" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Bucky and Drew share some changes going on and introduce our guest-filled "Meanwhile in Barovia" series starting next year.

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Last episode, our party of classy individuals found themselves at a wizard's tower, thanks to Rictavio's direction, but they seem to be in a predicament. Ferguson is being testy with Rictavio, Kent seems to be hurt when he approaches the tower, and Ven can't [enter dance move here because I'm not savvy enough these days to come up with an appropriate reference, you kids and your sweet moves...]. What wiiiill they do?

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This episode features special guest Celeste Conowitch (@cconowitch) from the Venture Maidens podcast (@venturemaidens).

The "The Gunman Comes Around" logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode: -Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) for the "The Gunman Comes Around Theme Song" -"Metaphysik," "Ghost Processional," "Road to Hell," "This House," "Invariance," "Long Note Four," "Laid Back Guitars" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Well...uh oh. Will this be the end for Hew and this party of misfits? It's the finale, so anything goes, right?

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Guests this episode include Adam and Joel from "D&D is for Nerds" and Sage from "The Venture Maidens."

The "Hackinstone's Gambit" logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode: -Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) for the "Hackinstone's Gambit Theme Song" -"Final Battle of the Dark Wizards," "Devastation and Revenge," "Prelude and Action," "Burnt Spirit," "Crossing the Chasm," "Lobby Time," "Obliteration," "At the Shore," "Cheery Monday" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

SFX used in this episode are from freesound.org.

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Tomb of Annihilation" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Our party has a guest! The famous Rictavio arrived from Madam Eva's neck of the woods to help out the group. But...wait a minute. He has a very different tone compared to the last time we heard him. People have too many secrets around here!

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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

This episode features special guest Celeste Conowitch (@cconowitch) from the Venture Maidens podcast (@venturemaidens).

The "The Gunman Comes Around" logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode: -Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) for the "The Gunman Comes Around Theme Song" -"Thinking Music," "Blue Sizzle," "Sneaky Snitch," "Dragon and Toast," "Sunset at Glengorm," "Metaphysik" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Finished with the forge, our party takes the 40 mile shortcut (yes, it's a shortcut) to the mine. It's a long journey, anything can happen. But will anything happen? Will our party be lucky enough to avoid the looming threat of Tinder? And what the hell is Otto doing?

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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

Guests this episode include Adam and Joel from "D&D is for Nerds" and Sage from "The Venture Maidens."

The "Hackinstone's Gambit" logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode: -Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) for the "Hackinstone's Gambit Theme Song" -"Long Note One," "Long Time Coming," "Darkest Child," "Thief in the Night," "Final Battle of the Dark Wizards" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

SFX used in this episode are from freesound.org.

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Tomb of Annihilation" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

The party made it to the gates of Vallaki, hoping to get Ireena to safety, but what awaits them inside? Is Ireena truly safe anywhere she goes? And what is going on with the Cleansing Hand? Are Kent and Ferguson somehow tied to the same organization? We shall see where their adventure takes them, and hopefully that is far from TPK land.

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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 "The Gunman Comes Around" logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode: -Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) for the "The Gunman Comes Around Theme Song" -"Anguish," "Lone Harvest," "Fantastic Dim Bar," "Tranquility Base" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Seems like the party cleared out the first section, but will greed drive the party to death? And what IS Hackinstone's real purpose for this mission? Is there something he's not telling us? Probably, because what's a story without some type of twist? That's just how narratives work these days, come on now.

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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

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Guests this episode include Adam and Joel from "D&D is for Nerds" and Sage from "The Venture Maidens."

The "Hackinstone's Gambit" logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode: -Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) for the "Hackinstone's Gambit Theme Song" -"Deadly Roulette," "Lobby Time," "March of the Spoons," "Thief in the Night" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Tomb of Annihilation" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

With Callista and Ismark gone, Ven, Ferguson, Kent, Arcene, and Ireena make their way to Vallaki and have a nice chat on the way.

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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

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Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

The "The Gunman Comes Around" logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode: -Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) for the "The Gunman Comes Around Theme Song" -"Long Note Three" and "Teller of the Tales" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Curse of Strahd" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Whew, glad we got those firenewts out of the way. Sure hope that was the end of them! Yep, just one room. Josh went easy on us for once and just let us get the treasure and oh no, nevermind. There's more. So much more...

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. It's only a cantrip. We'd love to hear from you! Also, we now have a Patreon. Hop on over and see if you'd like to support the show. You can get your name on our website, access to bonus episodes, and our main episodes early!

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

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

Guests this episode include Adam and Joel from "D&D is for Nerds" and Sage from "The Venture Maidens."

The "Hackinstone's Gambit" logo was created by Kati Kawaguchi (@_KidKati) from the "Nerds on a Roll" podcast.

Music credits for this episode: Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) for the "Hackinstone's Gambit Theme Song"

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Tomb of Annihilation" module refer to the property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!