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This Dungeons and Dragons episode marked a significant shift in the campaign’s tone and direction. It began with a recap of the party’s recent victory over the cult in Waterdeep, a battle described as their most challenging yet. The campaign’s atmosphere was noted to have become more intense and ominous, foreshadowing significant upcoming events. The

This Dungeons and Dragons episode featured a mix of successful actions, surprising revelations, and pop culture references. The party returned to Waterdeep using the “Speak with Plants” spell for transportation, only to arrive with Esky still transformed into a giant, burning ape, creating a chaotic scene. They successfully delivered the mask to the council, but

The Dungeons and Dragons episode began with a significant amount of off-topic discussion. The players delved into a range of subjects, including their opinions on the Star Wars sequel and prequel films, humorous and outlandish scenarios involving comic book characters and illegal substances, and a player’s recent 30-day ban from Facebook live streaming due to

The episode began with a humorous discussion about sending a messenger, with the party jokingly suggesting using their cat, Crimson. The Game Master then revealed that the current chapter was unusually short, prompting the party to decide whether to play it quickly or move on to a more pressing matter. The party considered visiting the

The Dungeons and Dragons episode opened with the party convening in a Waterdeep bar, preparing to meet “L” for a mission involving the Council of Dragons. Their meeting was abruptly interrupted by a violent disturbance: a section of the bar’s roof was ripped off and ascended into the air, propelled by large, dark wings, signaling

This Dungeons and Dragons session was packed with action and humor. The party faced a challenging combat against multiple spiders, resulting in Alec being knocked unconscious and Cheshire becoming ensnared in a web. Wog’s creative door-wielding attack and a successful strength check to free Cheshire highlighted the party’s resourcefulness. The fight also featured a humorous

The Dungeons and Dragons session kicked off with the players strategizing for a dragon fight, showcasing a mix of practical planning and outlandish humor, including discussions about magical gear and a bizarre dragon anatomy-based headwear idea. This transitioned into a shopping spree for magical items, involving detailed financial transactions and the acquisition of various tools

Episode 8 opens with the party in a cave, having already defeated kobolds and acquired “maestros” under unclear circumstances. They meet Crimson, a cat who will join them if they retrieve an item for her. The party then approaches a magically unlocked door, heeding warnings to avoid looking into the darkness and at certain entities’

Episode 7 commences with the party’s descent into a chamber, resulting in Wog sustaining damage, mitigated by a warding bond. They enter a large, barren room filled with frozen fish and decaying shark meat, a local delicacy. Proceeding, they confront three ice trolls before discovering a shelter occupied by a tiefling in a crimson coat,

The party, back in Waterdeep after capturing Varum, prepares to search for the dragon-attracting Dracorn in the Sea of Moving Ice. They acquire a longship and crew, and Cheshire rejoins them. After five days of travel with steadily dropping temperatures, they are attacked by aquatic Maro, which they defeat. The next day, following a lead

In Episode 5, the party, missing Cheshire who was delivering a letter, ventured into the southern region of their map. They discovered a concealed door leading to empty prison cells, and further exploration revealed a large chamber with stone serpents where they found Varum, the worm speaker, unconscious and bound for sacrifice. A battle erupted

This “Rise of Tiamat” episode begins with a player headcount and a recap of the previous session’s tomb exploration, including battles with devils and a golem, and the acquisition of magical items. The party strategizes about the remaining areas: a southern door, large double doors, and the well with trolls and a divination pool, ultimately

This “Rise of Tiamat” episode begins with humorous banter about Poppy’s absence and exaggerated rumors. The party reaffirms their pursuit of Varram the White, noting two wells on their dungeon map. They take a long rest outside, during which a Tabaxi delivers a mysterious rock message, causing suspicion. Continuing their exploration, they navigate a trapped

The “Rise of Tiamat” episode begins with a moment of confusion regarding Wog’s assumed demise, quickly followed by a brief technical discussion about Fantasy Grounds’ visual effects and potential lag issues. The party finds themselves in a tent city, where they embark on a quest to locate Varram the White, a masked individual. Their attempts

This episode of “Rise of Tiamat” opens with lighthearted reminiscence of a fiery past encounter before diving into game mechanics, clarifying combat tracking and special GM actions. A minor mystery arises with a player’s unexpected +1 Longbow, sparking a debate about its use or sale. Following a successful dragon encounter, the party finds themselves in