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Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter X

The gang makes their way into P’thya. They encounter some of Benza's past and then make their way into the lair of the weaver. They witness a great sacrificial ritual and then attempt to best the weaver's chosen children. As always, khopesh wielding warriors are the best warriors.

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Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter IX

Let's just get right to the point: the gang has to fight for their life. Enji has transformed and is here in the hidden forest city to reclaim his property: the team. We get acid, elementals, and an emotional conversation between two gruff gentlemen.

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Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter IX
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C-Sides: The Veil - Chapter I

That’s right, today it’s another awesome C-Side and today we’re playing The Veil by Fraser Simons!

We introduce Mr. Smiley, Chainbreaker, and 900 and do some world building, then our three protagonists try to have a quiet evening at Mr. Smiley’s Noodle Shop, but one patron just can’t keep his cool, and then everything goes to shit.

C-Sides: The Veil - Chapter I
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Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter VII

The gang make it back from the library and hurry toward the village (they are late, late, late!) They encounter an auspicious ceremony and fight a dragon!

Note: sorry about the audio loss in the episode, feel free to message me (zach) with notes if you would like it provided in another way.

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Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter VII
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Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter VI

The gang gets on their way toward the lake of desire. We get a deeper understanding of who our three adventurers are thanks to the power of water. After some time at a temple they gang makes their way to the library and learn more about Yama and Anep’s…predicament.

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Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter III

The gang makes their way into Paru and do a little shopping before taking in a show. It is a completely innocent affair! Nothing going on in the background! Just good old fashioned town session! Nothing of note! or... perhaps a city of theater has a few secrets hiding backstage?

Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls Chapter III
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C-Sides: Trophy Gold ft. Jason Cordova - Chapter III

The third and final installment of our Trophy Gold campaign with Jason Cordova of the Gauntlet gaming community. Trophy (now called Trophy Dark) was originally published in Codex Dark 2 and the follow-up game Trophy Gold (which we’re playing today!) can be found in Codex Gold.

Check here for a more in-depth look at Trophy.

Ezio, Sareh & Thessil can finally see the true blight that’s befallen the town of Torren’s Bend, but are they willing to do what must be done to eliminate the demonic influence brought on by The Diabolist and Show Woman Extraordinnaire Beatrix Mandrake?

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C-Sides: Trophy Gold ft. Jason Cordova - Chapter III
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Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter II

The gang encounters the living dead and has to fend for themselves. Some of their questions are answered, but even more questions are raised as they set out toward the city of Paru. For the DM's out there, we also get some really nice table talk that I left in to give you some insider info into our practices. Cheers!

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Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls Chapter II
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Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter I

We begin out journey on the briny sea with our three heroes: Ukhaz, Anep, and Bale. The crew enjoy each other's company before they encounter some folk looking to get back something that was taken from them... did the crew take it? You'll have to keep listening to find out! Also, there is a delightful party to cap everything off!

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Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter 0

Series VIII: The Blood of Pearls - Chapter 0
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Hello!

Welcome back for a new Series. This is the session zero where we get the chance to introduce Ukhaz, Anep, and Bale. We set up a few bonds and flags and even get a little roleplay in there for fun. I hope you guys are excited, I (Zach) am very excited for you to see how these players really bring each other to life.

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C-Sides: Trophy Gold ft. Jason Cordova - Chapter II

We continue our Trophy Gold campaign with Jason Cordova of the Gauntlet gaming community. Trophy (now called Trophy Dark) was originally published in Codex Dark 2 and the follow-up game Trophy Gold (which we’re playing today!) can be found in Codex Gold.

Check here for a more in-depth look at Trophy.

Ezio, Sareh & Thessil continue through the ruins of Torren’s Bend, and the town of Hester’s Mill, finding a pristine farmhouse offering a brief respite from the unrelenting rot of the surrounding land. But despite the offering of sanctuary, the house holds secrets and terrors to be discovered.

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C-Sides: Trophy Gold ft. Jason Cordova - Chapter II
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Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter XVIII

It’s all or nothing as our adventurers come face-to-face with the mastermind that condemned Jataka to ruination. Twice. Seeing no way out but diving headlong into danger, will our party survive and make it out of the palace? Can they ensure the betterment of Jataka? Let’s find out, in the conclusion to our longest story yet!

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

Our trio continues their adventure, seeking to slay the final guardian within the House of Dust and Ash that still protects the ritual spell that will summon a volcanic dragon to destroy Jataka. Unfortunately for them, the fourth guardian is a figure seen before in another adventure. One that can match their burning ferocity and determination.

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Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter XVII
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C-Sides: Trophy Dark

We are excited to bring you another awesome C-Side! This time we are playing Trophy Dark. For this episode (which I hoped to get out on Halloween, but failed) we went with a system that engages with horror. I’ll admit, we go pretty deep on the roleplay with this one! I hope that you enjoy listening to our two players banter back and forth as much as I did.

A big shout out to Jesse Ross, Jason Cordova, and other involved with Trophy. It is 100% our pleasure to play your amazing game:

https://trophyrpg.com/

Shout out as well to hinterheim for the use of their track “Finnaly Lost” which I got from the FMA. Please support their music if you enjoy it: https://hinterheim.bandcamp.com/

The Song is licensed under a CC BY.

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

Viatrix, Orello, and Brendis continue their way through the strange, twisted halls of the spectral palace that has overtaken and subsumed Jataka. Up against enslaved warriors, royalty, gods, and even darkness itself, can our trio of adventurers struggle against the House that even time has not destroyed?

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Series VII: The House of Dust and Ash - Chapter XVI
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C-Sides: Trophy Gold ft. Jason Cordova - Chapter I

JD, Nathan, & Zach play Trophy Gold with Jason Cordova. This is the first of a three-part crossover with Jason. You can also find this and other information about Trophy here.

Our entrance music was made by Gabi Vanek. Thanks, Gabi!

Ezio, Sareh, and Thessel come upon the blighted land of Torren’s Bend in hopes of discovering treasure left over from the overthrowing of Lord Galdren by the farmers and townsfolk of Hester’s Mill, but first they have to find the road leading to Hester’s Mill, and that’s a lot easier than it sounds.

C-Sides: Trophy Gold ft. Jason Cordova - Chapter I
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C-Sides: The Skeletons

This week, Nathan, Zach, and J.D. celebrate the coming of Halloween with a one-shot of The Skeletons, by Jason Morningstar. This is a freeform, meditative, and GMless RPG about dead guardians protecting a tomb. Though limited in their awareness due to magic only animating them when intruders are breaking in, the guardians slowly remember their forgotten pasts. This was our first time playing it, and we had an absolute delight with this little game.

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C-Sides: The Skeletons
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