Under a Withering Moon

The mystery is solved, and also deepens on the next leg of our journey, on today’s episode!

* Game: “Dark Matter“

* Oracle: “GameMaster’s Apprentice – Sci-Fi Deck“

Music: “Celebration” by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

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