The Emerald Collective Podcast

The battle with the Violet Madness afflicted dragon rages on. With Shadar and Sir Tirion taking the beast head on, Aelfric deals some crowd control from a distance as the accompanying shambling infected claw their way ever closer to the party. 

Meanwhile, Mina and Daemon suffer the effects of the Nightmare Spores inhaled from the dragon's scales. Mina remains conscious, but her visions torment her. Daemon however now faces a different kind of battle - one that he may struggle to flee from.

Mina arrives on the the scene in the nick of time to save the party from the imminent peril of the Dragon's infectious breath. Having seen acolytes and servants of the mysterious blue robed cult transformed instantaneously into shambling creatures riddles with The Violet Madness from inhaling the dragon's spores, the party seek to dispatch the vile creature with haste.

As the fight rages on, the group now know that this is a formidable foe allied by mindless wretches that claw at their heels. As the cleric and paladin combo unleash divine fury, the arcane arts of the other party members try to keep the crowd control at bay - but something else permeates the air as the party fight on... not violet spores, but black ones. 

What could it possibly mean? Surely nothing pleasant.

The streets of Pethlan are engulfed in pandemonium. The citizens make their way to shelter after a dragon is seen soaring the skies above. The town guard ready their battalions and ballista for the looming danger as a strike is anticipated at any moment. 

In the midst of the chaos and confusion, Deamon, Shadar, Aelfric and Sir Tirion make their way to the gates to better understand the situation. Meanwhile, Mina seeks out Lloris.

Before setting out on their journey to Berinthas, the party have some business to attend to. Mina seeks out Lloris so that she can get some closure on the previous day's peril and also to see if she can be of any further assistance to her people and their cause.

Aelfric seeks out the library so that he can glean as much information about their destination as he can.

Shadar travels through the town solo, looking for potions of healing and other potions and tinctures that might prove beneficial to their journey ahead.

Daemon and Sir Tirion find themselves at the armourer's shop. While Tirion is looking to bolster his defences with a shield, Daemon's eye is out for experimental armour that he can test in the field.

But our heroes just cant seem to catch a break, even on their day off, as something stirs around the walls of Pethlan...

Things are looking bleak for Daemon and Lloris who have found themselves skewered by the glaive of La Hadoda in the midst of battle. Mina, who still stands, faces the hooded figure with the rest of the party. But can they fend off this powerful foe in time to rescue the rapidly bleeding out Daemon and Lloris? Will they make it out of the Pethlan dungeons at all? 

La Hadoda seems to have no intention of letting them do so, and has an insatiable bloodlust for Mina in particular.

Mina, Daemon and Lloris find themselves face-to-face with the infamous illusive assassin of Ambersand Isle, La Hadoda. With the walls of the Pethlan dungeon spattered with wet crimson blood, many of the guard have fallen around this shadowed, glaive-wielding figure. As the inevitable battle ensues, Mina begins to realise just how powerful their assailant is, but moreover, she is conflicted as to why this supposed Ambersandian would turn on her own.

With the clashing of steel echoing through the dungeon, Shadar, Aelfric and Sir Tirion rush to the rest of the party's aid, but will they get there in time to save them? Or will they be met with more bloodshed?

Back at their residence, Shadar asks Sir Tirion for advice on understanding women, with some helpful scientific insight from Aelfric. But the Cleric's thoughts shift from one woman to another as he casts a scrying spell.

Meanwhile, Daemon, Mina, and Lloris continue their heist, but something down in the Pethlan Dungeons stirs. They are not alone... and it's not just the town guard...

At nightfall, Mina and Daemon rendezvous with Lloris at the market so that they can enact their infiltration into the Pethlan Dungeons to free the innocent people of Ambersand held within. Mina has her doubts about Lloris' plan and decides to go on a scouting mission beforehand.

As Daemon and Lloris wait within the sewers, Mina gets a feel for the guard presence. It may not be as straightforward as it seems...

On the way back into town; Mina, Sir Tirion, and Daemon discuss the nature of Lloris' plan to break the innocent civilians from Pethlan captivity. Is this really their fight? Should they interpose themselves in politics that could ultimately brandish them as criminals? Mina seems to think it's worth the risk.

Upon re-uniting with Aelfric and Shadar; the party go over the list of quests ahead of them. Apart from seeking an end to The Violet Madness, there are several other pressing matters that the group go through and prioritize. Fail to plan, plan to fail...

Aelfric and Shadar are granted an audience with the King of Castonia to deliver word of their expedition into Galfond Illemis' tower. But they are not alone when placed before the King. A couple of familiar and new faces greet the pair as they report their findings.

Meanwhile, outside of Pethlan; Lloris tells Mina, Daemon, and Sir Tirion of a plan he has to liberate allies of Ambersand Isle. Though Lloris reveals a little sliver of information Mina wishes he hadn't...