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Length: 1 hr. 22 min.
Every heroes' journey begins somewhere. Unfortunately for Ygin, Rokain and Xelas they weren't heroes and their journeys started with maiming, near death, and mostly unwilling kidnapping. Because Destiny didn't merely come knocking - it smashed the door down.
Warnings: explicit language, fantasy violence, gore and body horror
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Length: 1 hr. 5 min.
Join us as characters are rolled and lore is explained! With a hefty heap of us getting massively off track of course!
Warnings: explicit language
Length: 1 hr. 51 min.
Destiny has roped in its chosen heroes and they naturally have a lot of questions and concerns. But there's no time for that! Evil is already afoot and determined to draw the heroes out. And what better way to do that than to threaten innocent loved ones? It's always a foolproof plan.
Warnings: explicit language, fantasy violence, gore and body horror, minor character death
Length: 1 hr. 46 min.
A victorious battle but still no time to stop. There’s homes to visit, families to reassure (and horrify), and magic and ancestry to be discovered. Rokain’s family certainly comes as a shock to Ygin and Xelas. The guide, Kaxus, manages to avoid a shock of his own.
Warnings: explicit language, body horror
Length: 47 min.
Along the shore, there’s plenty of sorrow and Mackerel Joe’s to be had. Yet, do not despair! For he has risen…and walked right into his embarrassing, overbearing mother who still thinks she knows best. Maybe Xelas should’ve stayed dead.
Warnings: explicit language
Length: 53 min.
Finally, some answers! But with such unhelpful descriptions like “shining darkness” and vague instructions like “investigate,” are they really getting anything useful? They can only hope the strange gauntlets Kaxus provides will actually be helpful at some point. On the other hand, the steamy romance novel Ygin finds is sure to provide. Rowr~
Warnings: explicit language
Length: 58 min.
Teamwork makes the dream work (maybe). At least there’s some training occurring and that’s progress of some sort. Xelas practices his magic, Ygin revives a millennia-old forge, Kaxus puts aside ancient rules, and Rokain experiences more emotional constipation. Well, progress for three out of four is pretty good...
Warnings: explicit language
Recording | Transcript
Length: 37 min.
Special inside look! Episode 5: Teamwork's Talk Back (Hyperfocus) episode had some unintentional RP in it we decided should be canon, and we wanted people to know some of the cool stuff they'd get to experience by joining our Patreon. Enjoy!
Warnings: explicit language
Length: 1 hr. 5 min.
In the beautiful Laith, the true evil isn’t the Ichor. It’s capitalism. The new Beza Casino is all glitz and glam and greed after trampling the locals into the mud. Outside, a desperate woman begs for signatures on her petition, but Rokain isn’t about to lend his weighty family name to help for such a silly reason. What a ridiculous notion!
Warnings: explicit language, oppressive capitalism, indigenous erasure, tense political climate
Length: 52 min.
Kaxus’ vague instructions has led to predictable results: the heroes scratching their heads and uncertain of what to do next. There’s a lot to look at inside the Beza Casino and even more people to talk to. If they can figure out just who they should talk to and how to ask questions without coming across as utter weirdos. It’s a high bar for Xelas and Rokain. Ygin, not so much. Maybe a couple of rounds of blackjack will give them the answers they need.
Warnings: explicit language, oppressive capitalism, indigenous erasure, tense political climate
Length: 49 min.
The Ichor is back! This time in the form of small cephalopod-like creatures which, really, is much more terrifying than it sounds. Especially since they’re accompanied by legions of Ichor-infected humanoids eager to maul anything in their path. While the masses of previously happy casino-goers bolt for the exit, Rokain, Ygin and Xelas attempt to hold back the swarm. But Rokain and Ygin are about to learn what the true threat of the cephalopodic Ichor is…
Warnings: explicit language, fantasy violence, light/fantasy body horror
Length: 55 min.
It’s a losing battle inside the Beza Casino despite the heroes’ considerable efforts. With Ichoric creatures and infected humanoids at every turn, Ygin and Rokain recognize when it’s time to get out. Xelas, however, takes some more convincing.
Warnings: explicit language, fantasy violence, light/fantasy body horror
Length: 56 min.
Miraculously, Kayleigh, the waitress the heroes met shortly after entering the casino, survived the attack. With her safely in her house and Rokain 'watching' her, Ygin and Xelas head for the dubiously-named Clammy Hand bar in search of Kayleigh's mother. Finally on a trail and hopefully headed for answers, they forget something has been on their tail as well. Rokain better shake off his existential horror quickly if he's to have any hope of saving Kayleigh and himself.
Warnings: explicit language, fantasy violence, alcoholism/allusions to drugging, dissociative episode, tense political climate
Length: 1 hr. 20 min.
After a frustratingly uninformative night, split paths and party members reconvene at the totally legit, absolutely not a front, and shockingly rat-free Inn (complimentary coffee included; petting the cat not guaranteed). And the reunion comes with gifts: cool, sparkly magic items courtesy of Kaxus. Together again, and with Rokain playing up the family name, it’s back to what’s left of the casino for a chat with the deputy constable and an interesting discovery.
Warnings: explicit language, tense political climate
Length: 58 min.
You know what the storybooks never mention legendary heroes having to do? Attending an autopsy, which is something Xelas, Rokain and Ygin could’ve quite happily continued their lives without. But being sick has its benefits, even if Xelas has to fake it, and that’s the chance to poke around Tilly’s office. Was it truly a ploy to gain the coroner’s job or does Tilly have something else up her devious sleeve? The heroes have a choice they must make and the clock is ticking against them.
Warnings: explicit language, tense political climate, autopsy descriptions, retching noises
Length: 56 min.
Precious seconds are ticking away rapidly and Rokain, Ygin and Xelas must think quickly. Optimism says they can surely both stop Tilly and save Remaria, and Experience hasn’t yet taught them there’s advantages in numbers which means it’s time to split the party. Ygin needs to hurry though Remaria’s house is strangely conveniently close; Rokain discovers Xelas doesn’t understand the concept of a chain of command; Tilly finds it easy to smack these ‘heroes’ around; and as for Remaria, time is shortest for her of them all.
Warnings: explicit language, tense political climate, fantasy violence
Length: 58 min.
Whether it’s pulling Remaria back from the brink or pulling Xelas out of the fight, desperate times mean desperate measures for Ygin and Rokain. Luckily, this time, Ygin’s learned a thing or two about saving someone from Ichor. On the downside, Remaria’s memory has only marginally improved and Tilly knows how to cover her tracks, and her evidence, all too well.
Warnings: explicit language, tense political climate, fantasy violence
Length: 55 min.
Now safe and sound again in the bunker, it’s not quite the relaxing breather the heroes had been hoping for. There’s foreboding dreams, wild new abilities, concerning glitches, an unexpected visitor, and Kaxus actually wants to go outside!? The mystery deepens when Rokain’s research unearths an ancient diary with a strange name written inside. A name which even Eko doesn’t recognize and which holds unsettling possibilities.
Warnings: explicit language
Length: 1 hr. 36 min.
The unexpected visitor has brought an equally unexpected opportunity…for shopping! Aboard the good ship Magpie, a treasure trove of interesting items waits to be explored and possibly purchased. Kaxus even nets a nice discount for Ygin, Rokain and Xelas too. But making a profit isn’t the only thing the visitor has his eyes on.
Warnings: explicit language
Length: 1 hr. 24 min.
At last there’s time for the heroes to enjoy a well-deserved break before they prepare for the next move against the Ichor. Thiel’s enjoyable company also brings lots of fun stories and a few, potentially unwanted, revelations for some. Rokain might be working off a debt to Thiel but it’s Ygin who’s really tied up on the ship.
Warnings: explicit language, allusions to sexual encounters
Length: 1 hr.
Without the immediate threat of the Ichor snarling at their backs the heroes have time to enjoy their various activities, recruit help from one another, and have some meaningful conversations. Though Ygin and Kaxus might find themselves getting closer, Xelas accidentally gives Rokain way too much food for thought. And, at the end of a long day, a friendly face makes a nighttime appearance.
Warnings: explicit language, existential crisis, discussions of complicated family dynamics
Length: 1 hr. 8 min.
The Deck of Some Stuff: a prototype to the Deck of Many Things? Or is it more of an “Apprentice’s First” type situation? Whatever the source, it doesn’t stop the Idiots (aka Xelas and Rokain) from drawing handfuls of cards. The Wise (aka Ygin and Kaxus), on the other hand, only take a few. Yet when Fortune favors the Bold, the results, whether good, bad, or maybe even a little silly, might not be as anticipated.
Warnings: explicit language
Length: 1 hr. 33 min.
“Welcome to Home Makeover…Bunker Edition! This underground bunker has been serving its job functionally but its lacked personal touches for far too long, despite the fact Kaxus has lived here for most of his life. As an early birthday gift, we have a near-total overhaul planned. We’ll save the demoing for another day, because Kaxus really needs to sleep, but while he snoozes we’ve got lots of ideas ready to go. Come on in and join the fun!”
Warnings: explicit language
Length: 1 hr. 3 min.
Happy birthday Kaxus! For the first time in over a decade, he celebrates with friends; a joyful occasion sadly overshadowed by the imminent journey to far Parzit. Xelas, Ygin and Rokain arrive in the nick of time too if the boarded-up village is anything to go by. Under threat from not-beast beasts, the survivors are desperate for any help they can get. But to get to the source, the heroes will need a guide. Thankfully, a handsome drow whom Xelas immediately vibes with offers his help, much to Rokain’s extreme irritation.
Warnings: explicit language
Length: 1 hr. 14 min.
Journeying deeper into the mysterious mountains of Parzit, the heroes quickly realize their presence isn’t exactly welcomed. Their guide, Grolen, proves he’s worth his weight in gold by helping them avoid some of the most dangerous areas. Still, they must contend with strangling vines, rainbow dodo raptors and pig-tusked weasels, who may or may not want to drink their blood or perhaps become their friend. Even worse, it seems even the mountain itself is warning them to go back and stay away in the most painful way possible.
Warnings: explicit language, fantasy violence/gore, mental manipulation, gaslighting, interpersonal conflict, familial conflict, talk of parental abandonment, fear tactics, intimidation
Length: 1 hr. 18 min.
The heroes ignored the dream warning and delved into the dark depths. Now they’re confronted with signs all around that something is terribly wrong in the mountain. After Ygin spots ominous apologies carved into a wall and Rokain finds a dismembered finger, everyone is on edge when the distant screaming starts. Although prepared for a trap, the source of the screaming might be far more of a punch to the gut than they expected and no one could predict just who needs to be saved.
Warnings: explicit language, allusions to body dysmorphia/dysphoria, grief, mentions of dead loved ones
Length: 1 hr. 5 min.
There’s no time to waste if the heroes want to save Quoran. They follow the whistled summons only to find their way blocked by a dangerous creature known as a Gaunt One which likes to drown anyone it comes across. Grolen isn’t being metaphorical either when he says they will steal your heart. What should be an easy fight instantly proves to be much more troublesome as they all struggle to maneuver in the narrow passageways. Of course, the Gaunt One has no difficulties at all strolling right up to sink its claws into its first victim.
Warnings: explicit language, fantasy violence and horror
Length: 1 hr.
After barely scraping through the fight with their hearts intact, rest is high on everyone’s priority list. Fortunately, there’s a perfect cavern which should be easily defensible. Unfortunately, the path to it is either blocked or requires a lot of wiggling to get through. Their efforts to reach it are unexpectedly well-rewarded however. What the heroes find leaves everyone with their gasts extremely flabbered and their bees incredibly fuddled. What in the Aspects is that doing here?!
Warnings: explicit language
Length: 1 hr. 30 min.
Bob’s Wondrous Emporium might only ever hold ten items yet there’s no beating their impressive, storied nature, perfect wares for the apparently legendary heroes who are able to enter. Xelas, Ygin and Rokain aren’t so sure they buy the ‘legendary hero’ bit. Nonetheless, now that they’ve wrangled an ancestor’s story out of Bob, they turn their eyes to some of the other treasures in the hope they can find a satisfactory agreement with Bob’s unusual methods of payment. Meanwhile, Grolen waits for an explanation and Quoran isn’t about to let them forget their promise of help.
Warnings: explicit language
Length: 1 hr.
The day only promises to get worse once the heroes leave the safety of Inn to continue the hunt for the source of the infection. A swollen reservoir doesn’t hold as many answers as they had hoped but it does reveal something far worse, much to Grolen’s distress. On top of that, it appears Quoran has used the last of the energy they can spare and is no longer able to provide guidance. Left alone, deep underground, it seems like the heroes only have one way to go: down.
Warnings: explicit language, claustrophobia, death/grief
Length: 1 hr. 27 min.
Penguin-belly sliding down a chute deeper into a dangerously infected mountain is all fun and games until someone gets a worrisome call from friends in trouble and everyone ends up stuck in way too small tunnels. Of course, a couple of “friendly” (aka hungry) Ichor oozes are around to make the situation all better by dragging half the heroes into deadly embraces. In the scramble to reach and help one another, some unexpected abilities end up on display.
Warnings: explicit language, claustrophobia, fantasy violence
Length: 1 hr. 30 min.
Caught fast in the grip of pure Ichoric oozes, Ygin, Xelas and Grolen have little choice over getting injected with even more Ichor. Whereas Ygin and Xelas oddly seem able to shake it off easily, Grolen is not so lucky. Rokain’s desperate reach for power may just be the turning point everyone needs – if they can hold on a little longer. With another ooze on its way, Victory or Defeat teeter on the point of a few seconds’ actions.
Warnings: explicit language, claustrophobia, fantasy violence
Length: 1 hr. 16 min.
Having decided not to spend any more time resting than necessary, the heroes prepare for the final descent into the watery heart. It’s agreed that no resources should go unused. Even Kaxus sends as much help as he’s able, though the result leaves everyone wondering if they’ve had some sort of stroke. In the last moments before they discover what exactly is causing the infection, Grolen quietly asks for some final words.
Warnings: explicit language, thalassophobia, aquaphobia, fantasy violence
Length: 1 hr. 2 min.
The heroes might have bitten off more than they can chew now that they’re finally face-to-face with the deadly source of the infection. After all, if it’s brought a mountain to its knees, what hope do they have? Facing increasingly bad odds, they do the best they can to help one another.
Warnings: explicit language, thalassophobia, aquaphobia, fantasy violence
Length: 1 hr. 17 min.
The tide of battle flows back and forth. The heroes are managing to stand their ground for now but the Hydrodae has no shortage of allies to call on while it finds strength in the water. Xelas too finds himself in the conflux of various energies which leaves his heart racing and his reservations rapidly drying up.
Warnings: explicit language, thalassophobia, aquaphobia, fantasy violence
Length: 1 hr. 17 min.
While it couldn’t be said the heroes were really gaining an upper hand against the Hydrodae and its allies, they were at least holding their own, if only by the skin of their teeth. But when one of them goes down, the situation turns very grim indeed…
Warnings: explicit language, claustrophobia, thalassophobia, aquaphobia, fantasy violence
Length: 1 hr. 13 min.
Considering the dead bodies they’re lugging, it’s not quite the grand, fairytale hero’s welcome upon their return to the town. At least a free night at the inn gives everyone the much-desired opportunity to rest. Except for the much-less-desired dreams which plague their night and ignites a truly wild idea for one in particular.
Warnings: explicit language
Length: 55 min.
Rokain desperately needs to know whether his mentor is alive. In seeking that answer, he uncovers many more questions about what the Ichor is, what it can be used for and, most importantly of all, where do his loyalties truly lie?
Warnings: explicit language, allusions to parental emotional abuse, manipulation, mentions of brainwashing
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