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Our party has begun their trek north to set right the mistakes made by Nimdioc's sister, the Platinum Syndicate, and themselves. They have been tasked with finding the whereabouts of a blue dragon that the Emperor swears he has no knowledge of, and yet is rumored to exist in the city of Draconhollow, the Dragon-proof City. On their way, the party encountered an odd geological site called The Floating Slab. It is an entire mountain floating about 40-50 feet off the ground, and its entire underside is filled with mushrooms, some inert, some magical, and some even more than that. What will our party find in this mystical place, and will they be able to help their new-found friends from a party of raiding orcs?

Imprisoned! The Emperor of the Iron Empire has been made aware of a great treachery, but he does not know who to trust. One on hand, he has a crime syndicate he has relied on time and time again, and on the other, he has an adventuring party he has never met, from a land he cares little for. Meanwhile, the party sits in solitude, cramped into a cell to do as they wish for 3 long days. What antics could they come up with next? When will the Platinum Syndicate appear to "break the news"? And, how will they handle their dealings with the dragon after that is done?

Our heroes find themselves at the mercy of many. On the run to make right the wrong they accidentally found themselves in, they race towards the capital city of the Iron Empire, Nettleguard. On their way, they discovered an ancient wizard's tower built out of clockwork pieces and parts that all seem to overlap and work in mysterious magical ways. In the tower, they became aware that this is where the portal they sought is located, and after solving the tower-keeper's puzzle they were granted entry to a seemingly bottomless pit where this portal should be. But it's dark down there, and it sure looks like a long... long fall...

The party find themselves at a crossroads. The beholder who attempted to steal the Idol lay slain at their feet, but the Idol is gone... The Platinum Syndicate is hot on their tail having threatened to inform the Emperor Dragon of the party's "treachery" against him. They must find a quick way to get to the Emperor before the Syndicate can lie to the dragon about what has truly occurred. So, it is now a race against the clock to find some form of rapid transportation, and the answer may come from someone a bit unexpected...

After a long time apart the party has finally reunited. After dealing with a (not so) surprise wyvern, gathering what riches they could from the bottom of the bay, speaking to a reoccuring red gem, shopping around town, visiting the good doctor, and digging up a questionable body... there are still so many decisions to be made, and so many questions to be answered. However, for now, Nimdioc is on his way to Marty's Restaurant to speak with his sister, Konala, about what has happened, and what is to come for her, the Platinum Syndicate, and our five heroes.

A stand-off of 3 fronts. The party is left with the Platinum Syndicate on one-side and the local militia on the other. The mystery has been solved, the problem cured. But, who will the party side with? Nimdioc's sister and sinister crime syndicate, or their new friend Oliver and the local militia forces. Certainly a decision will be made, but either way... wait... what happened to that Wyvern?

The party is nearly back together! Nimdioc is on his way to the ships to meet with the other three, and Thoradin is skulking his way through the network of tunnels as he does his best to free the innocent dock workers of this horrible cell they find themselves in. Meanwhile, the other members of the party must decide what to do with this odd statue, and while they're at it, what to do with these ships.

It is dusk and Angus, Dipple, and Shiek join Oliver on the docks at their pre-determined meeting time, but as they look around Thoradin and Nimdioc are nowhere to be found. Thoradin is down deep beneath the lighthouse in the old dwarven tunnels, biting off more than he can probably chew as a magic note flutters before him. Meanwhile Nimdioc is falling down a raging dark waterfall within the mirror plane of the Shadowfell. Could things get any worse? Will they somehow make their way out? And who is this mysterious female assassin Nimdioc is so set on catching?

The group has uncovered a massive secret in regards to the Ghost Ships case, and their master detective, Oliver Ainsworth, has asked for their aid in following the varied leads he has found so that he can piece together the clues and crack this case wide open. But, what other mysteries will unfold as the party starts to uncover more and more about these dangerous docks? Will they be safe, or will the "ghosts" come to get them?

The party has made their way across the Moonwake Sea, meeting a burning capital ship and some unsavory enemies along the way, to the country of Mystosia in the city of Steepwater. They have been tasked with meeting a detective at his home at 221R Raker St to look into a series of mysterious "ghost ships" that enter the harbor every so often. What will the party discover behind this enigma and who will they trust on this new continent of adventure?

The party has successfully saved the city from its mind control! Breaking lantern after lantern their battle ended with the flaming wreck of an earth mote tower, and the death of the sorcerer Gelder. But this victory was soon overshadowed by the fall of their dear friend Dipple. The party now rushes her back to town to heal her beyond the limits of their own magic and potions, and after back to the inn to prepare for a royal celebration hosted by King Brumby himself.

Our heroes managed to make their escape, but now with dire information in hand and their enemy on the run with an immense amount of power they have been forced to go into hiding. But now our heroes, Clyde, and Wilbur must devise a plan to save the city of Daersound from the clutches of the evil mind-meddling sorcerer, Gelder and his legion of brainwashed commoners.

The party has started and our group of heroes now have to stay as secretive as they can or risk setting off whatever traps Gelder has in store for them. Sheik and Angus are still entertaining guests, Dipple and Nimdioc are sneaking around looking for whatever they can, and Thoradin (of course) is getting into a fight. Listen in, but say quiet, wouldn't want to warn the guards!

After meeting back up with their old buddy Clyde, the group is told that the city is under some form of mind-control which must be investigated further. With a new university being built and a party that night to celebrate, it may just be the perfect opportunity to find out more. But will they get caught? Can they truly trust anyone in a city like this? And what will they wear to the party?!

Welcome to the continent of Drailea, where we meet our group of adventurers. Dipple (Serenity) and Sheik (Bri) have been building a tree house. Meanwhile Thoradin (Thomas) has been learning the ways of the monk, and Angus (Andrew) has been learning the secrets of fire-sand aka gunpowder. But where is Nimdioc? What does the mysterious letter Thoradin has received say? A reunion is in order as we start a new chapter in these brave heroes lives, one that surprisingly begins where it all started months ago.

This week we spend time exploring the origins of the halflings, the Veldt, and Gaea, god of the animistic world. Want to know where halfling pride comes from? Come listen!

Talking points: Cranking a piece of action, motorcycles are cool, rumors in a cave, achronal splits, common ancestry, angelic blessings, family forests (not trees), animal tidepools, the birth of classes, communal independance, and twined destinies.

Referenced Episodes

• Gnomes, angels and the spire of Oberiska: ep. 3
• Elves, the children of magic: ep. 5
• Najani, guiding hand of the firmament: ep. 11
• Naming, the destiny of the elves: ep. 26
• Vampires, rulers of the blasted world: ep. 31
• Alloy dwarves, a people insulated from evils: ep. 38

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Long ago the Do'Sumai tended to the heart of the world, deep beneath the surface. Now they are a scattered people, forming the dwarves, gnomes and halflings.

You'd think that we would've thought about the implications of that before now, huh? Well, hey better late than never!

Talking points: No doxxing plz, irongeneers, nominative shenanigans, survival by strictness, creepy souless dwarves, metal as hell, extreme crime punishing, sneaky goldskins, and Colossus the architect.

Referenced Episodes

• library tattoos and early hieromancy: ep. 6
• the enchanter enclave: ep. 30
• the early elves, birth of the vampiric nations: ep. 31

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