Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter X

August 12, 2020 / J.D.

While the main characters are searching for a book of evil rituals, life in Jataka continues. We rejoin Kurul, Iltani, Tahunas, and Kinea in order to learn what is happening while the main characters are away. This GMless/GMfull game shows a different way to enjoy Dungeon World, and we have a ton of fun working with characters and fleshing out the politics of this city as our evil agents of the Ashkeshahri Empire attempt to manipulate Jataka’s future.

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Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter IV

May 28, 2020 / J.D.

In our GMless / GMfull take on Dungeon World, we follow Kinea, Iltani, Tarhunas, and Kurul as they attempt to sow chaos in Jataka on behalf of the Ashkeshahri Empire. Each of us plays a character, and we let the Conversation be the GM for our game, and find this way of playing Dungeon World can be a very satisfying experience!

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter XVII

March 06, 2019 / J.D.

Finally meeting Ypsilanti face-to-face, our party hopes to finally achieve what they set out to do. But it's not as easy as they'd hoped.

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter XVI

February 21, 2019 / J.D.

After passing successfully through the mirror passage, Omid, Row, and Gashana have reached the innermost sanctum of Ypsilanti. But to explore it they first must survive a fight with its guardian when they're already weak.

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter XV

January 30, 2019 / J.D.

We use Jason Cordova's Labyrinth Move (of Gauntlet fame; link incoming) to construct a session where our heroes explore the magical portal they figured out in the last chapter. They travel across great distances, but push through to get closer to the heart of the Dimansion... and to Ypsilanti's most private space.

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter XIV

January 27, 2019 / J.D.

Confronted with an unknown contraption, but with sure-footed confidence in their direction, our party shakes off the fear of what came before. Together, they tackle a tower of violet light as friends that have been through hell but still hope to emerge on the other side.

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter XIII

January 16, 2019 / J.D.

Omid, Row, and Gashana consider how best to handle a mysterious seal and the chain holding it in place. Then a face to face confrontation with someone unexpected leaves Row shaken.

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter XII

January 10, 2019 / J.D.

Our heroes find themselves in alien territory as they get closer to their ultimate goal. But they're not alone, they still have more questions than answers, and they're running out of time. Spoilers for Series IV in the stinger on this one (kinda).

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter XI

January 03, 2019 / J.D.

Omid, Gashana, and Row aren’t sure where to push forward, but a sudden confrontation drives them to make a decision. And we check in with the characters' emotional states in one of my favorite scenes of the series!

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter X

December 23, 2018 / J.D.

Our adventurers explore Ypsilanti's workshop. Despite feeling a little anxious, Gashana and Omid settle in for some reading. Row pokes around while waiting on the nerds.

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chatper IX

November 28, 2018 / J.D.

Gashana starts a firefight, Omid watches too much pro wrestling, and Row tries to keep things together. When the way forward seems obscured by illusion, what else is there to do but play your own games of light and shadow?

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter VIII

November 01, 2018 / J.D.

Faced with the crumbling facade of the Dimansion, our heroes decide to push forward one way or another. Though no path in this place meanders without intrigue and obstacle.

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter VII

October 27, 2018 / J.D.

The crew meet Ypsilanti's apprentice and obtain the first real insight into how to progress toward their goal. Unfortunately for them, the facade of the Dimansion begins to unravel and the portents get very grim indeed.

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter VI

October 16, 2018 / J.D.

Gashana, Omid, and Row sit down to dinner where the conversation gets a little personal. Then they get some much needed rest before deciding on their next course of action.

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter V

October 07, 2018 / J.D.

Row, Gashana, and Omid make their first steps in the halls of Ypsilanti's home, marked by a hospitable greeting and a hostile meeting.

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter IV

September 28, 2018 / J.D.

Gashana, Row, and Omid play shadow puppet theater as they puzzle over how they can enter the Dimansion itself.

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter III

September 24, 2018 / J.D.

Omid, Gashana, and Row continue to explore Ypsilanti's domain as well as their trust in each other.

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter II

September 12, 2018 / J.D.

Gashana, Omid, and Row make their way across the riverlands and glimpse the distinctive work of the wizard they are seeking. The exploration of Ypsilanti's domain begins.

The full custom move used in this episode can be found in this episode's comments.

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter I

September 05, 2018 / J.D.

Our heroes undertake a perilous journey from the rocky coasts of their heist to the riverlands where they seek Ypsilanti's Dimansion. The locals are not pleased at their arrival.

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V: Dimansion of the Tectomancer - Chapter 0

August 30, 2018 / J.D.

Apologies for the audio in this episode. We had a problem with our setup during this recording that we did not realize until much later. I'm labeling this Chapter 0 because, while it establishes details that will return later, it can be skipped with regards to the main adventure if the audio problems are an issue. I will provide a summary in the comments of the episode (and eventually plan to have a full transcript). I hope the issues aren't too distracting, though, because while it might stand alone as a subsection of this adventure I honestly believe this episode is very strong in content and character development. Please give it a shot.

Our heroes need to steal a book in order to enter the Dimansion. Naturally, all other books are just getting in the way.

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