Dungeons & Drama: Recent Episodes
Not the DM
In lieu of a traditional Zone of Truth, we give you something brand new: Falnix Fables!
Host Calabard the Bard and his guests discuss the latest issue of “Falnix Fables,” live from the Purple Turtle Tavern! (Two drink minimum)
Featured guests/veteran adventurers:
Kimmantha the Barbarian,
Divine the Cleric,
Hexis the Warlock, and
Camel the Druid.
*Falnix Fables is a work of fiction set in an Alternate Dimension. Any similarities between the characters within and actual individuals should be considered coincidence. However, if you or a loved one have somehow traveled to or from that story/dimension via ancient curse, Wild Magic surge, angering Hexis the Warlock, etc., then we would like to hear from you!
Unfortunately, this session did not record correctly so here is a recap!
The group acclimates to Sif as they get acquainted with each other. Sif discovers tell-tale signs of shrikes in the forest. Diego talks combat-strategy and masks with Sif. Río tells the group about the Lux masquerade and thinks the D'artagnans need another leader going forward. She holds Tosh's feet to the fire regarding the Mal Magnotos situation and his tendency to fly solo whenever the elves are involved. Sif and Tosh discuss the future of Mal Magnotos, including plans to acquire mercenaries from Otto (who we learn has been allowed entry into Mal Magnotos before and therefore may have a soft spot for helping them). We also learn that Otto is a reclusive older man in Lux who will almost certainly be in attendance at the masquerade. Thorns are encroaching on the road to Lux and the group encounters two shrikes, who have ensnared someone and are using them as bait. Combat ensues.
Tensions are at an all-time high as the D’artagnans, still reeling from the news of Korey's murder, come to terms with Athena's departure. Río is taking that news the hardest, and she corresponds with Egnil. Tosh is hell-bent on speaking to Rober alone so he travels swiftly to Mal Magnotos but that excursion does not go well. Diego ensures things are settled in Half-Home before he, Río, and Tosh reunite on the road to Lux. An unexpected visitor joins the group.
Combat continues. Athena deals with the heavy emotional aftermath and reunites all of the Brookstones. Pan flees. Río and Tosh acquire rooms at the Red Fawn and Diego checks in with the Sheriff. A deadly plot is uncovered that puts Tosh on edge. Río goes to the Brookstone’s to collect Athena.
Athena is very clearly going through something as metaphysical manifestations of her many oaths are brought to bear. Tosh takes on Lysander and pays for it. Río assists Pan and holds a freaky cultist at bay. Diego provides explosive support from a distance. Athena sees a vision.
Athena must confront her oath head-on at the height of a full moon. Diego, Tosh, and Río back her up.
Diego pitches a plan to Athena. Tosh and Río distract Lysander. Athena speaks to Lucas. All of the D'artagnans find themselves inside Occulus to prove their worthiness, but only one succeeds.
Athena's family is in immediate peril but the D'artagnans are quick to intervene. Diego takes a shot. Athena and Lysander converse. Gregori reaches out to Diego. Athena's moon mark burns.
Río creates a distraction that allows Athena to convene with her family. Lysander approaches Tosh once again. Juliette turns herself in in an effort to protect her family. Athena is devastated by a family secret. The D'artagnans rally around Athena.
Diego discusses Half Home's protections with Cory. Tosh and Río leave the Flock and return to Half Home with a letter to Athena when they run into a hysterical Juliette. Athena takes most of her family out for a picnic and a game of hide and seek doesn't go as planned. The letter fell into unintended hands and town-wide panic begins to set in.
Athena and Diego meet up at the Red Fawn Tavern. Athena gets her house in order when she reunites with her father and one of her brothers. Diego purchases books. Río and Tosh spend the night with the Flock and Tosh recalls his conversation with Lysander. Tosh throws Ríona under the bus and is given an important task.
The D'artagnans split up in hopes of infiltrating 'the flock'. Diego gets a request from a stranger. Río receives help. Athena makes a decision. Tosh loses control.
Diego shares his revelation about Mordred with the group and Athena accompanies him back into Occulus for more answers. Tosh grills Río about Telloh. Athena is annoyed by Diego’s naïveté, but Río sees through it and tries to get to the heart of the problem. The boys set out for the Questing Beast on their own and end up getting more than they bargained for. An old friend makes an appearance.
The D'artagnans go shopping before departing Falnix. Diego and Athena reenter Occulus. Tosh connects with Cruentus. Ríona connects with her artistic side. Diego resists fear and makes a compelling discovery.
Some of the D'artagnans wish to make a good impression at their meeting with the king. Gregori speaks up. The meeting does not go as planned. Tokens are called into question. The D'artagnans swear an oath to the king. Tosh discusses the important of peace with Mal Magnotos.
Athena, Diego, and Tosh wrap up at what's left of the Singing Goat. Río and Bobbin discuss the future of the Dopplers and the nature of the midnight delivery. In no shape to journey on, the D'artagnans agree to spend one more night in Falnix before speaking with the King. Athena channels Excalibur and sees a vision. Diego and Tosh each have dreams about their respective tokens, but Río's mind is elsewhere.
Athena receives distressing news about Half Home. The D'artagnans once again meet with Bobbin. A sudden fight ensues at the Singing Goat.
The D'artagnans go through the proper channels to procure an audience with the king. Athena checks in on Peter. Tosh and Diego put on a good show. Río can't focus and recalls more puzzling details about her tryst in Lux. The group goes through with their end of the bargain for Bobbin.
The D'artagnans shop for curios before heading to the Singing Goat to procure a meeting with Bobbin. Bobbin has a proposition for Tosh regarding the electrum that may or may not be in Mal Magnotos' best interest. The group intends to meet with the king.
Tosh has a lot to say to Helto regarding the electrum trade, but Athena is less forthcoming. The D'artagnans discuss ways of preventing the warforged army from reaching its destination, and decide to meet with Bobbin.
The D'artagnans make it safely to Falnix and settle in to The Bedside Manor. Tosh receives a message and goes to meet who he hopes is his father at a local tavern. Río writes to Egnil. Tosh gets more than he bargained for when he follows "Seraphine" into a teashop. Diego intervenes.
Tosh has no luck tracking down important paperwork. Diego fulfills his dukely duties at the annual Harvest Festival. The D'artagnans enjoy the revelry of their last day in Apichem.
Tosh strikes a deal with a ship merchant for his sloop. Athena accompanies Río to get her first ;) tattoo. Ríona is flustered when Athena gets a glimpse of a compromising memory of hers. Río takes Diego to the Tane Mausoleum. Tosh and Athena clean up once again at Flagons & Fisticuffs. Diego and Quila enjoy a quiet date at home. Quila reveals Diego's mother was also adopted, and she agrees to be officially courted by Diego.
Río remembers Tosh's birthday. The D'artagnans send and receive correspondence throughout the kingdom. Diego and Quila reconnect. Athena and Tosh try their hand at tavern brawling. Río checks in with her father and speaks candidly with her sister.
Safely aboard the boat formerly known as the Legume, the D'artagnans take stock of their situation and makes a plan moving forward. The group confronts Diego about Gregori, and Athena reaches out personally.
Ahh ahh ahh ahh ahhhh
Whatever happened to predictability.
The blacksmith shop, the book store, and Luxx universiteeeee
We’re just a bunch of familiar friends – named the D’Artagniansssss
Everywhere you look, everywhere you go.
There’s Tosh, there’s Rio - Athena giving you dirty looks
Everywhere you look, everywhere we go.
There’s Diego– making another shady deal!
When we’re all lost, on a dwarven island.
The Legume is waiting – to carry us hoooommme
Everywhere we go.
(Chip-a-dee-ba-ba-dow)
The D'artagnans use their connections in Ardere to learn about public discourse regarding the war-forged. Tosh and Diego disagree. A Tribunal is held to determine what will become of the war-forged. A last-minute discovery shines light on Diego's deal with Tiernay. The group says goodbye to Ardere, but there's room for one more.
Due to another unfortunate technical malfunction, we have lost the audio for Session 124. But Callan has provided a detailed recap of the session!
In the aftermath, the D'artagnans return to the first step to reunite the Queen with her son and check on the status of King Ulfgar. Ulfgar has taken ill, but there are options moving forward. Tosh once again uses Cruentus to extract toxins from the body, but this time, it costs him. Ulfgar's token, the Hammer of Calmiser, is missing. Diego and Agis leave to reunite with Alin, although there is a blip of time that Diego cannot remember. Diego once again asks Gregori for help. Alin and Diego share Parsimu Ale and have a long-anticipated heart-to-heart.
Diego and Athena attempt to retrieve Tosh's soul from the colossus war-forged, but Dona won't give up so easily. Gregori lurks in the shadows with a word of warning for Athena. With help, Río is able to avoid being demolished by the colossus and reunites with her friends. The D'artagnans must decide what the name of the Wolf of Death is worth to them.
The D'artagnans band together to put a stop to the colossus war-forged. Tosh uses brute force to infiltrate the machine while Diego and Athena take the long way up. Agis and Río look out for each other. Diego reaches out to Gregori for assistance as he and Athena compete head to head for control.
With information from Alin, the D’artagnans infiltrate the royal palace with the intent to locate and stop Dona. Río makes a promise to the queen. The group faces off against a remorseless Dona but end up getting more than they bargained for.
Diego and Athena receive information from Alin. Gregori reveals knowledge that could help or hurt. Diego's lineage may prove helpful in his quest to conquer death. The D'artagnans reunite in Solace, where they must thwart a plot to amass countless innocent souls at once.
Due to a technical malfunction, we have lost the audio for Session 119. But the players have teamed up to give a comprehensive recap of the session!
Río and Tosh travel further into the underbelly of the Trueanvil estate where they finally find an unresponsive Agis. The three opt to escape instead of engage when guards are sent after them, and help arrives in the form of a familiar face. They learn something terrible about the nature of soul-harvesting, and ultimately make it out of the tunnels and into Solace. Escaping Ardere is about to become a whole lot more difficult than they initially thought.
Athena and Diego use the mechanical spider to their advantage. Tosh squares off against Vandal. Diego is finally reunited with Alin, and the D'artagnans piece together an incredible secret.
Diego and Athena navigate the underbelly of Pendings and aren't happy with what they find lurking there. Alastair opens up about a personal tragedy and Río connects some absolutely horrific dots. A fight ensues and ultimately leads to a confrontation between Tosh and Vandal.
The D'artagnans split up to meet their objectives. Tosh, Ríona, and Misnyl successfully make it to the art gala at the Trueanvil Estate. Athena and Diego are given instructions to infiltrate Pendings. Finellen is betrayed and Athena has a decision to make. Río places a lot of faith in Alastair. Each pair is brought to their respective thresholds.
Athena and Tosh discuss specifics with Finellen. Río convinces the queen to allow them to help Dona. Diego thoughtfully crafts a warforged body for his adoptive mother, and attempts to house her soul inside of it. Time is running out, so the D'artagnans decide to divide and conquer in order to retrieve Alin and take out the head of the Underhand. Río can't shake the feeling that Agis is near, and receives an answer in an unexpected way.
After a long silence, Gregori makes contact with Diego. Río enlists the help of Misnyl to get her and Diego into the palace. Tosh and Athena come to an understanding with Finellen. Dona is nearly past hope but there might be a way for Diego to save her, although the end result wouldn't be ideal.
The D'artagnans put their heads together and conclude that what ails Athena cannot be cured medicinally; Tosh has a stroke of genius and uses a trait of Cruentus in an unusual way. The group makes their way to Solace only to learn that Dona is no longer there. Plans are rearranged to include gaining access to the palace, which puts Río in a precarious position. Athena and Tosh stay put to touch base with Niam, while Río and Diego travel to the third step. The gaurd drake takes a shining to Río as Diego discusses plans with his kin. Finellen has a gift for Tosh.
The true identity of the Cadaver Collector is revealed. Tosh recognizes something odd about the pipes. The D'artagnans take stock of their allies and plan their next moves. Río is ready to go home, but Diego has another plan. An important discovery is made about the pollution coming from the factory and Athena can't seem to get well. Another vision about the Titans.
Following Diego's lead, the D'artagnans face off against a Cadaver Collector before reaching a horrifying realization. Athena uses her gift to obtain answers. Río mollifies Diego, who sees another echo from Agis. The group finds themselves in a familiar location.
The D'artagnans work together to bring down the Steel Predator with aid from Dianne. Diego sees another echo from Agis. Something very wrong is happening here.
Ríona and Diego make their way down the mine with Dianne. Tosh "saves Athena's ass". Dianne gives more information about what happened the last time Ardere allowed outsiders in. Diego and Río fervidly disagree about the role Dianne should play moving forward. The D'artagnans are finally reunited, but the tunnels aren't vacant.
Athena connects with ancient history. Tosh makes a discovery. Ríona reaches out to no avail. Diego and Río make plans to help their missing friends, but not without assistance and insight from Dona first.
Athena tries to get to the bottom of what underhanded happenings are occuring in Pendings. Niam tries to resign but Río won't stand for it. Diego gets familiar with the Guard Drake. Tosh sneaks around the Second Step where suspicions are confirmed. Athena is discovered but somehow remains in complete control of the situation.
Theories, jokes, and insights fly during our post-session discussions. Here's a chronological medley of table talk from 2022!
Athena investigates suspicious scrolls at Pendings. Diego gets himself a meeting with the boss. Backed into a corner, Tosh fakes his own death. Ríona garners the attention of Dona Ironfist. Diego uncovers more of what happened with Alin before being enlisted to help oversee a new clutch of guard drakes.
Tosh and Diego’s escapade at the bar continues. Diego successfully retrieves his prize. Tosh has his first meeting with a potential buyer where he may have overplayed his hand. Ríona is brought to the second step for a job in Solace where a reputable Ironfist makes an appearance.
Athena studies dwarven law at Pendings and earns one demerit in a fortnight. Tosh investigates a kerfuffle at the lift and receives a warning from Alastair. Río acquiesces to life with Misnyl, and tries to make the best of her situation. Diego creates a better way to shovel manure. Unsatisfied with the (lack of) progress they're making, Diego and Tosh make a bold play to acquire Parsimu ale.
Diego enlists Dianne’s help in getting a message to Dona. Finellen forces Tosh’s hand, as it were, in establishing an apricot trade. Athena provides gems to the group before they travel down and get themselves rooms in Tripps. Parsimu ale is abundant and costly there, but for good reason. Río travels to the Fifth Step alone and tries to get a read on Lady Misnyl, who either loves Río or absolutely hates her. Back on the Sixth Step, Diego is introduced to puggmus as he starts his day job.
Led by Athena, the D’artagnans realize they need to work in tandem in order to be effective as a group, which means no more sneaking off to go at it alone, and a reckoning of everyone’s secrets. Diego and Athena share a dream about Agis. Niam returns with job offers for everyone, but there’s something foul about Tosh’s. Diego and Río learn more about Alin at the medical tent. Athena accompanies Tosh to the Dregs Tavern, where a more forceful proposition is made to Tosh.
The D’artagnans apply for employment in Ardere. Río assists in a medical tent and learns of a mysterious illness that’s been cropping up. Diego gets friendly with the locals to get answers about the Ironfists. Athena and Tosh peruse the market, and Tosh converses with a mysterious stranger who has a warning for him.
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The D'artagnans quickly realize they won't be granted entry into Ardere without a more compelling reason. Diego reveals his legal Dwarven lineage. An opportunistic dwarf named Niam offers to represent them during their time in Ardere, and he reveals a familial bombshell of his own. The group gets their first look at The Steps, and procure lodging on the Seventh Step while attempting to gather intel on how to travel down. A somber procession and an invitation.
Diego and Ríona apprise her father of everything before leaving Apichem in his care. Athena shops for books and Deigo informs the group of all he knows about the culture of Ardere. Río thoroughly conveys her feelings to Egnil before they say goodbye. The D'artagnans set off on a newly named ship. Diego tries to pull Tosh out of his sorry state but it's Athena who has the right words. Tosh reconnects with Cruentus. The group forms a plan for gaining entrance into Ardere, but they must get past Alastaire Trueanvil first.
Whispers of the D’artagnans slaying a monster spread through Apichem, and Egnil receives a promotion. Athena obtains correspondence from several people around the kingdom. Tosh suggests to Diego to search out the previous duke’s wealth. Egnil shares his intentions with Ríona. Diego speaks with Quila at length and discovers there is more to her situation than meets the eye. Athena enlists the help of a friendly bartender to find the perfect drink to make Egnil talk; he provides some insight into Dasco’s behavior, and knowledge about Felix’s ties to the Brookstones.
Athena throws a tea party to get honest answers out of the group. Diego questions Gregori and discusses the terms of his agreement with Tiernay. An inebriated Tosh bumps into someone in the marketplace. Río tries to escape her feelings in a tavern but Ara helps her face them. Ara has parting words for Tosh, who doesn't want her to go. Diego and Egnil oversee the removal of Diego Tane’s body and a contingency plan is put into place. A local custom is upheld by an unexpected visitor for Río.
Río and the rest of the D'artagnans try desperately to catch up to Quila who is facing off against Athena and Egnil. Diego sneaks away to strike a deal on his own. An emotional farewell.
Diego continues his conversation with Grigori, and attempts to exert his will over Oculus. Ara and Seraphine escape the guards with Tosh's assistance. Athena and Egnil briefly touch base in a temple before sending Denton away and the two of them make plans to stop Quila. Río is found and hurt by Quila in the dark. Diego Tane appears and sends Quila after Athena. Diego Ironfist saves the day again, and reunites with Río, Tosh, Ara, and Seraphine. Egnil and Athena have a plan for dealing with Quila, but she has other ideas.
Athena and Ara fight their way out of the Tane Manor. Diego Ironfist makes contact with Grigori, who makes him an objectionable offer. Seraphine compels Ríona to ponder what it means to be in love. The group deliberates how best to proceed with Diego Tane, and Tosh must choose if Seraphine is an asset or a liability. A brief connection with Diego Ironfist has Río freaking out and hell-bent on finding Egnil before Quila does. The group splits up to track him down.
Tosh makes an effort to reconnect with Seraphine. Ríona reunites with her father in her childhood home. Athena, Ara, and "Diego" infiltrate the Tane Palace to ascertain Quila's whereabouts. An old face makes a startling reappearance.
A fight with the kuo-toa breaks out as rescuing Seraphine proves more difficult than Ara or Tosh originally thought. A bewildered Seraphine leaves Tosh feeling helpless. Río attempts to comfort her friends. Diego Tane's efforts to attune with Occulus have disturbing results for Diego Ironfist.
Athena shares her suspicions about Diego with Tosh, who continues to keep an eye on the horizon for Seraphine. Diego [Tane] challenges Río to a sparring match with confusing and flirtatious results. Meanwhile, Quila prepares Diego Ironfist for his meeting with Duke Finnius Tiernay of Ostium. The Duke requires a favor of Diego and reminds him of his place. The Legume makes good headway toward Apichem, sailing dangerously close to a floatilla of Kuo-toa. Tosh recognizes the floatilla and enlists Ara's help in rescuing Seraphine.
Driven to rescue Seraphine, Tosh attempts to infiltrate the spire in hopes of stealing an airship. After determining Tosh's location, the group decides to retrieve him in Nidus before continuing on to Apichem, where Río and Diego in particular want to go. The group enjoys some recreation in a tavern before experiencing a shared dream. Quila has a proposition for Diego.
Athena, Diego, and Río make it safely back to Kornumb, but something is missing. Tosh makes his way to Nidus with the help of a friendly fisherman, where he searches high and low for answers about Seraphine. The group charts their course for Nidus in pursuit of Agis. Ara questions Athena about her endgame. Diego devises his next move while Río paints herself into a corner. A prisoner is not who they appear to be.
Ríona's evocative dream continues. The stakes have never been higher as the D'artagnans conclude that it's time to do-or-die. An observation is made about the state of Diego's soul. Athena resolutely volunteers herself on behalf of the group for Aaric's experimentation and Río refuses to leave her side. Aaric cannot find what he was looking for, but there is still one last card to be played. Intention matters.
Ríona rejoins the D'artagnans and squares off against Aaric. A ghostly presence poses an unanswerable question. Río decides to bring Aaric along, and the half-dragon pays the price. An ever-vigilant Diego provides a way of escape. With an attack on Glacium imminent, the group reviews the pieces they have in play to somehow get home. Tosh discovers a chink in Ara's armor, and it brings them closer together. Río has another dream with devastating implications.
Río has questions for Geist, who has a query of his own. Vivien's own question is finally brought to light. Río inadvertently speaks the name of the Dragon of Eruption before learning the fate of her dear companions. A simple burial without pomp or circumstance is conducted, and Ríona is reduced to tears. She attempts to befriend the half-dragon who is now at her command, and he brings her to Westwatch at her request.
The group proceeds towards Lux. Pascal opens up about his family. Derald has a heart-to-heart with Denton about his future. Río asks Denton about her sister. A dream visit from Quila's spirit shakes Río to her core. Determined that everyone be allowed their own choice in the matter, Río offers her protectors a way out. The group successfully infiltrates Lux, but an army of dragon-blighted stand between them and the library. Pascal, Derald, and Denton heroically make good on their promise to get Ríona safely to her destination at any cost.
Ríona's beckoning to the library at Lux continues in her dreams. Pascal recalls the night the king died. Denton attempts to hide a hobby and speaks to Río about Egnil. Derald teaches Pascal a thing or two about building a fire. The group resolves to cross the border where they find dragon-blighted individuals stoking a morbid, magical pyre. The red half-dragon approaches.
Río embarks on a journey of her own after feeling a supernatural pull to go to Lux. Denton, Derald, and Pascal have all agreed to help escort her; Denton’s presence at Egnil’s insistence. Pascal and Derald size each other up as they both try to take the lead of the group. An encounter with a small pack of werewolves.
Aaric offers answers to the group in exchange for answers of his own. More details about Soul Magic come to light, as well as what Vivien did to save Athena's life. Tosh flies solo to what's left of Mal Magnetos. Aaric intends to do great things with Athena, who doesn't seem to have much choice in the matter.
Diego and Aaric get better acquainted. Ara makes a rocky discovery. Benedict leads the rest of the group through the sewer and a couple of warforged get combative. Close proximity to Aaric has Athena uncharacteristically shaken up. The rest of Aaric's guests arrive.
The group weighs their options going forward and Athena interrogates Benedict some more. Ara speaks privately with Athena. Diego makes plans for a prosthetic hand, and Tosh makes jokes. A horrifying surprise underneath West Watch.
Diego and Tosh interrogate Benedict while Athena remains unconscious. An estranged sibling fortuitously turns up. Diego proposes another plan. Athena has a vision while she grapples between life and death, and Ara lends a hand.
Athena absconds to Nidus, and Tosh and Diego race after her. The Army of Altus prepares for the arrival of an airship. Athena finds what she was looking for. Río and Egnil have a romantic heart-to-heart, but a silent admission casts a pall over everything.
The D’artagnans discuss soul magic in greater detail and start making plans. Athena attempts to break into Felix’s old study and finds herself conversing with Egnil. Diego pays his respects to Morbash. Tosh has an epiphany about soul magic. Río has a confrontation with a hooded figure near the stables.
Tosh confronts Benedict while trying to maintain possession of the core. Diego wants to fight but Ríona chooses diplomacy. Athena and Egnil track Tosh down and the search for the mole begins. The D’artagnans are reunited and have questions for Egnil. A private meeting in the hallway reveals complicated emotions. Athena remembers the book Kenton gave her.
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Athena has questions for Burthoar, who was expecting someone else. Tosh continues the mission with Morbash and Benedict, and his constitution is tested trying to recover a secret weapon. Diego breaks into the Manus Manor. Athena and Ríona experience a shared vision of the night Egnil apprehended Aaric. A very worried Río infiltrates the basement prison to rescue Egnil. Athena speaks to the man in charge.
Combat continues for each party. Despite the goblins, Athena and Tosh are able to maneuver their way inside the palace where they run into a familiar face. Diego and Río dispatch the thugs and attempt to infiltrate the Manus Manor by way of damsel-in-distress diversion.
Tosh and Athena are reunited with an older Kenton who has relevant information regarding the sphynx. Athena questions Benedict's judgement. Kenton fills Tosh in on what happened after the ship went down. Diego retrieves military disguises for his group, and Denton is uneasy with Ríona. The secret tunnel is opened and the group encounters goblins inside. Río's offering of gold to a beggar results in an ambush.
Athena helps Benedict connect with his griffin and learns there’s more to what’s happening in Glacium than meets the eye. Diego debates attuning with Occulus again and Río reminds him of his roots. Tosh tries to reconnect with Cruentus. The group makes a critical decision to split the party to complete separate objectives in Glacium. A familiar face in a shoe shop.
Athena connects with Denton by reaching into the past, and he and Ríona bond over their shared history. Río has questions about Egnil, and Diego buries the hatchet with Morbash. The Griffin Matriarch will decide whether the group can interact with her brood, and one by one they are paired with a special griffin in preparation for their mission.
Athena is shot but strangely unharmed, and the Renegades have questions about her connection to the Sheepskin Assassins. The D'artagnans are brought up to speed on Dasco and the Army of Altus, and asked to assist in a rescue mission for Egnil, who is being held hostage in Glacium. Morbash has a plan, but Tosh is skeptical of his trustworthiness. The entire group arrives at the Umbra Plains.
All five were in agreement. The sphinx and temple crumble around the group, who barely make it through the portal that will bring them back outside…to 62Y3E. Diego and Athena ask questions of Alabaster and Río casts sending with distressing results. Tosh hitches a ride on an airship bound for Kornumb and captained by a familiar face. The D’artagnans are finally reunited.
The sphinx continues to bend time as Río finally learns what happened to Seraide. The visions bring clarity, but not closure. Others in the group have questions too. Athena needs answers that only the First Door can give.
Athena and Diego obtain the final key from a half-dragon and reunite with Kodi and Río. Inside the temple is not what Río expected. The D'artagnans regain possession of their tokens and pose their question for the greater good to a metallic sphynx. The group is challenged to show their strength, and the most burning question is divulged at last.
Athena’s suspicions are more or less confirmed when she enters into a pact with a werewolf. Diego learns more about the temple guardians and makes a deal of his own. Kodi procures a second key. Río’s vision expands to include an adult Merlin and her mother Seraide as they discuss Vivien’s immutable fate.
The fight with the Kuo-toa rages on with devastating results. The group is left involuntarily divided and fighting for their lives. A shocking revelation.
Río, Athena, Diego and Kodi each encounter guardians inside the temple, and must obtain their temple keys. Kodi fights a minotaur and Ríona proves herself to a griffin. Later, she hears a familiar woman's voice and has a vision of a young Merlin and King Uther.
Seraphine and Ara share mutual distrust. Vivien opens up to Ara about what to expect on Kornumb. Kenton tries a new spell as a precaution. An unexpected attack on the ship has everyone up in arms.
The D’artagnans weigh their options before a harrowing final leg of their journey to Kornumb. Self-reflection grants entrance to the Temple of the First Doorway, where no one has any idea what to expect. Eventually the group is separated, and the real tests begin.
Kenton opens up to Seraphine. Captain Sage befriends Ara. Kenton questions Tosh and expresses concern to Ara before confronting Tosh again. Despite Tosh’s best attempts at throwing dust in his eyes, Kenton learns the truth about Soren and has a visceral reaction. After a devastating secret about Ara is revealed, Tosh attempts reconciliation with everyone.
The D’artagnans set sail for the Isle Kornumb. Kodi provides fish for the group and answers for Athena. Río learns more than she bargained for from about dragons in Mallum. Diego is inspired to build something new. Athena checks in with Río who sees another vision that leaves more questions than answers.
Ara has a proposition for Kenton. Seraphine and Tosh take their relationship to the next level. A mysterious patron has a message for Tosh. Kenton invests in a new business. Ara warns Tosh against keeping his secret in the dark.
The D'artagnans parley with the mysterious patriarch of the Tenebris, and knowledge of the Atlantian Devils is shared. Athena strikes a deal. Some light is shed on the wardens of Mal Magnotos. The sending spell gives Río more trouble. Diego goes down after receiving an inexplicable chest wound. The girls see another vision of Balin and Lady Lily. Río's lantern conveys another mystery.
An order from the Duke of Apichem rocks the boat. Seraphine is threatened to force Tosh's hand, and the entire party is taken to the Tane Manor. Diego Tane and Tosh discuss their plans like gentlemen. A free swing has disturbing repercussions. Vivien remembers where she knows Diego Tane.
Diego senses something amiss. Río uses music to make contact with the elves of the Tenebris. Athena and Kodi discover an owlbear. The group is taken to "Silira" and combat ensues.
A wary Kodi fills in the D’artagnans about lycanthropes while the forest reacts strangely to their presence. Athena experiences discord with Excalibur and has multiple visions. Sylvia sends a special gift to connect the separated group.
A little taste of table talk from the very first session all the way to now. Insights + inside jokes.
Kenton receives an intriguing offer from an old associate. Ara gauges her travel companions by questioning her brother. A midnight encounter with Litu leaves Tosh in a precarious situation. Vivien recounts various lore of creation and leaves Tosh much to ponder. Seraphine uses her connections to secure passage on her family's ship, and the group immediately embarks.
Vivien, Ara, and Tosh make their way into Falnix and prepare a way to get to Isle Kornumb. A tavern in an unsavory part of town provides new information and a familiar face. Tosh reunites with an old flame and reconnects with his estranged sister.
The group enlists the help of a half-orc named Kodi to traverse the Tenebris Forest. Athena sees her father in a vision. A midnight attack leads to an unexpected revelation about Kodi.
Athena opens up to Río. Agis shares another echo. Tosh is invited on an exclusive journey with unexpected companions. Diego and Sylvia "shoot the tea". A single breadcrumb is discovered.
Every 25 sessions we take a break from playing for some out-of-character, in-depth table talk. We discuss characters, relationships, growth, theories, and more!
The D'artagnans search hopelessly for Tosh and eventually make their way to Jager. Tosh faces the Green Knight in an audacious challenge of strength. Athena receives a significant message from long, long ago.
The group continues to follow their lead and travels toward Jager. Athena gains surprising new insight from her book. Diego tries meditation and a new hairstyle. Río finds clarity playing the violin and sends a message to Egnil. A violent thunderstorm prompts a detour, and the group encounters a re-animated bear. Tosh attempts to retrieve the sword of Vivicus from the Green Knight.
A sightless Diego wards off an incursion while instinctively tapping into a brand new set of skills. Río assists with a fully-attuned Galatine. Tosh receives a lead from Dasco regarding Vivien. Using her gift, Athena shares Felix' memory with the group. Atticus' funeral is held on the way out of Glacium.
Tosh swallows his pride and talks to Dasco. Felix shares an important memory with Athena. Río pours out her heart to her mother.
The group receives instruction from Felix. An unexpected change in Glacium leadership. Athena goes out on a limb to seek more answers from Felix. Diego attempts to attune to his token.
Tosh converses with Diego Tane as Athena and Diego attempt to retrieve Atticus' lute. A formidable Diego Tane drops the facade and reveals he knows much more than he let on. Quila threatens Río, and an uncharacteristically expressive Agis helps her escape. The group reconvenes and assesses the damage.
The gang deals with the aftermath of Rio's fire - and has a run in with an old enemy. Conversations are had about and with Diego Tane...
The aftermath of the banquet surprise - The group tries to make sense of the big announcement. Tosh is invited to a meeting of the leaders. Also some drunkeness.
The group deals with the aftermath of the battle with the Dragon, and searches for answers. They also prepare for the celebratory ball...
Tosh prepares for his trial, Rio & Diego go up the mountain to find their lost brothers, and Athena learns new truths from Vivian.
The group deals with the aftermath of the portal closing, learns a lot about the Castorma family, and travels back to Glacium to encounter an old "friend," and speak with the Duke.
The group meets with Felix - learns the potential whereabouts of Vivian, and accepts a secret mission...
The group heads back down the mountain, and meets up with Felix (the audio is really bad in this episode - many apologies)
The group loses an ally, travels further up the glacier, and discovers the reason for the big freeze...
The group begins their journey to the Heart of Abtim at the top of the Glacium Glacier.
The group encounters the duke of Glacium, Felix - and gets sent on a quest to help the kingdom.
The group works to get a scroll to try to heal young Denny - and then explores Glacium.
The group fights a Griffin - then quickly heads to Glacium to bring Denny to to a healer at the temple...
The group leaves Fessus and heads for Glacium - and encounters some strange things in the Umbra plains...
The group checks into the "Rusty Apple," learns some dark history about Simeon's past, and has a good time!
The group takes a break and talks out of character, about their characters and where everyone is at in their journey.
The group makes a giant discovery, and have to fight their way out. Then they make their way into the petrified forest, searching for answers...
The group attempts to escape with Agis, Diego's sentient suit friend they found in Westwatch. Kenton says goodbye, and everyone makes their way towards the Petrified forest, and get to know their new friend.
The group meets up with Kenton in his hut and he becomes an unlikely friend - though has connections to the group that he doesn't yet understand. The group hires him to bring them to Westwatch where Diego discovers an old friend has been taken hostage, and they create a plan to get him back.
The group deals with the aftermath of Tosh escaping from prison. Diego uses a special skill to get the group safely to meet with a prominent judge, who advises the group skip town. They head back into the forest where they encounter a familiar face.
The unlikely friends travel from Half Home and makes their way to Falnix. Along the way, they are briefly poisoned, and encounter a band of highway robbers trying to make an honest living. They get through, but their choices have consequences, and midnight ambush brings greater understanding for everyone.
The adventurers race (some of them, quite literally) into the woods to Save Rio! Confusion ensues and motives are questioned. The adventurers pack up, gear up, steal some stuff, and make a break for a nearby town.
The adventures battle wolves in the forest, start to discover each others dark secrets, do an excessive amount of talking about wolves heads, and discover important details about a blackmail situation going on in Half Home. Also a betrayal most foul.
The adventurers meet in Half Home, they learn some secrets about each other, but don't share any details. A bounty hunter is sent after one of them and they work to keep her safe. The boys get a little creepy. They head into the woods and learn about a blackmail situation going on in Half Home. Also... wolves.