Arc 1: Episodes #001-#025
General Summary
Episode #001
A small group of adventurers, consisting Jarahk Ironhide, Malchus Grimnas, Thoril Songsteal, Trias Draverson and Duncan Joybottom, were going from town to town in western Theria, doing small jobs for those that needed them done. Their first big quest was given to them by an elderly geographer, Parl Cranewing. Parl wanted the group to chart a keep near Winterhaven.
While on their way to the keep, the group was ambushed by a group of Kobolds. The attacking force was quickly vanquished, but upon further inspection of the bodies, it was discovered that one of the Kobolds had an armband being the symbol of Orcus. The group keeps the armband and continues to Winterhaven. On entering the town, the group soon learns that the town is troubled; the mayor’s daughter had been kidnapped! The group goes to the mayor, Lord Padraig, who quickly hires the group to investigate where his daughter, Talia, went and sent them in the direction of some caves outside of town. On the way to the caves, the group discovers another ambush of Kobolds and swiftly eliminates the enemies. Finally, after a long day of tracking, the group comes upon the lair of the Kobolds. There, before the group engages the kobolds standing guard outside, Thoril manages to befriend one of the drakes, which then fights alongside him. After defeating the guards, the group enters the bunker to find Talia Padraig trapped in a cage at the mercy of a goblin named Irontooth, the leader of the band of kobolds. After slaying all enemies, the group rescues Talia, who reveals that she was to be used in a ritual to summon Orcus and that all of this was being orchestrated by a blood-mage named Kalorel.
After successfully saving Talia, the group confronts and defeats Kalorel and return to Winterhaven. A ceremony is held and while being knighted by Lord Padraig, Thoril's drake jumps in to "protect" him and while Malchus, Duncan and Ironhide had been knighted, Thoril and Trias were forced to leave town quickly having not been given that honor.
NPCs
Notable Kills
- Irontooth, killed by Thoril
- Kalorel, killed by Thoril
Locations Visited
Trivia
Some popular phrases like "almost a crit" or "+1 for being speedy" are not listed as "first time..." for this episode due to the ending being recorded long after the actual first uses. They will be correctly listed in later episodes.
- The tamed drake was named Norm by Duncan
- Malchus allegedly has an adventuring degree from a correspondence school
- Dan makes the first Malchus in the Middle joke, which establishes Malchus as a middle child
- First Green! Flame! Blade! is in this episode.
- Art by Jaycub (D&R forum name)
Episode #002
After a mishap with Thoril’s drake, Thoril and Trias are forced to temporarily move to the town of Overdale where they settled uneventfully for several months. The two are then hired by the Mayor's aide to eradicate a nest of vampires hiding nearby. Their renown led them to acquire a few new recruits. The new group infiltrates the nest, eliminating vampires along the way, until they come face-to-face with the leader, Rayling Graystark. The group manages to slay Graystark, but not before Thoril is bitten by Graystark, beginning his slow descent into vampirism. Unfortunately, the strains of the quest were too much for the surviving members of the recruits and they decided to no longer adventure with the group.
NPCs
Notable Kills
- Rayling Graystark, killed by Thoril
Locations Visited
Trivia
* Protip: Magic Missile always hits. The guys learned this after this episode.
Episode #003
Immediately after defeating the vampires, Thoril and Trias meet back up with the old party members and share their stories. They also find out that Overdale was attacked by nearby elves in the night and the group is sent into the forest by Captain of the Guard Ian Serverus to help eliminate them.
The two groups split up and the party encounters elves with black eyes and acting feral. After the battle, they meet a young elf named Finway who gives them herbs that are needed to complete a ritual to cleanse the fountain and gems to pay them for their time. After battling their way to the well, the group manages to cleanse it, but find out that a bear had managed to drink from it while it was still cursed. They defeat the bear, and return to town, victorious in solving the elf problem and making Ian very unhappy.
NPCs
Notable Kills
- Tainted bear, killed by Thoril
Locations Visited
Trivia
* Apparently, between episodes 2 and 3 Ironhide found his children, who were toasters, and ate them
Episode #004
While the group are residing in Overdale, they decide to enter into the Tournament of Champions. As a result of recent events, Captain Ian Serverus decides to enter the tournament as well with some of his men to regain the town’s respect and prove himself better than the group.
Ian's group were defeated by Orcs in the fourth round, Ian barely surviving and losing a hand in the process while the party battles a giant purple worm to become the first victors of the Tournament of Champions in countless decades.
Round 1 - Wolves Round 2 - Orcs Round 3 - Great Apes Round 4 - Purple Worm
Notable Kills
- Purple worm, killed by Jarahk Ironhide
Locations Visited
Trivia
- Ryback's theme "Meat on the table"
- Ironhide doesn't shift, he cartwheels
- During the fight, Duncan suggests sitting down with the mayor to discuss the slave orcs which happens next episode
- Trias is usually credited with being the person behind the slave orc debate, but Rob/Malchus was the first to bring it up.
Episode #005
Trias, disillusioned and discouraged by many of the recent events, decides to leave the group and venture out on his own.
During the victory banquet, the group receives their prize, a valuable ancient book and confronts the mayor, Lucious Merridian, about the apparent slavery being utilized to run the tournament. However, upon being confronted by Malchus, Lucious has a heart attack, dying almost instantly. Also at this point in time, members of the group meet Zannon Carter, the head priest of Overdale. Carter notices Thoril’s continuing struggle against his vampirism and offers the group a solution by means of a witch located in the Yemgar Swamp to the west. Carter is suddenly interrupted by the commotion caused by the death of the mayor and sends the group on its way.
The group travels to the swamp, eager to try and restore their companion’s humanity. As they journey into the swamp, they come across a small child named Briahna. She was lost in the swamp and the group took it upon themselves to protect her from the dangers of the swamp. A mutual friendship quickly grew between Malchus and Brie.
After fighting their way through the swamp, the group plus Brie finds the witch’s hut. The witch takes the group in, recognizing Thoril’s condition immediately. She informs the group that Thoril could be cured, but a sacrifice of an innocent’s blood would be required, implying that Brie would be the one sacrificed. After much discussion, the group, led by Malchus, decides that they would live with Thoril’s vampirism, that to sacrifice Brie would be too high a price.
The group returns Brie to her village, where they are met by her father, Martin Ebelmare with great gratitude and hospitality. After spending some time recovering, they return to Overdale with Thoril now as a fully turned vampire.
NPCs
Notable Kills
- Lucious Merridian, killed by a heart attack following a lifetime of bad choices
Locations Visited
Trivia
- This episode contains a wealth of Therian history following a crit on a history check by Ironhide
- Duncan is the first to call Briahna "Brie" and the name stuck
- We learn Duncan is a hemopheliac
Episode #006
Shortly after their return to Overdale, the group is contacted by the Black Hand, a gnome who is in charge of the criminal underground of Overdale. They are tasked with a mission to recover some magic spores from nearby caves. The Black Hand had sent people in to get the items beforehand, but no one has returned. The group would be rewarded handsomely and could keep any items they found on the way.
After much discussion, the group decides that they need the work and set off to the caves. The group delves further into the caves, encountering some troubles, but nothing they can't overcome. That is, until they reach a partially broken rope bridge impeding their progress. It is decided that Duncan, being one of the most dexterous of the group, would attempt to traverse the bridge with the group’s rope attached to him and the other members anchoring him. Duncan has some initial success but one board was too weak and Duncan too heavy and he went crashing through the bridge. The group, caught unawares, is unable to grab the rope in time, sending Duncan plummeting to his death. The remaining members, especially Malchus, are too distraught over the loss of their friend and return to Overdale without the requested item.
NPCs
Notable Kills
- Duncan Joybottom, killed by gravity and bad planning
Locations Visited
Trivia
- Ironhide decides at the beginning of the episode that he wants to become an alchemist
- This is the first episode where the players introduce themselves
- Who said "Lets murder our way to prosperity!" Highlight for the answer -( Malchus Grimnas )-
Episode #007
Upon returning to Overdale, down a member and depressed, the group attempts to make sense of what their plan of action will be. Before anything can be fully prepared, the group in surprised by a Minotaur showing up at their front door! As the group readies for battle, a human figure steps out from behind the Minotaur and introduces himself as Rodswell Joybottom, step-father of Duncan Joybottom. He and his minotaur friend, Yenward Firestomp, have been travelling together in search of Duncan. He had heard of Duncan’s exploits, which led him to Overdale, where he learned of Duncan’s demise. So, in honor of his fallen step-son, Rodswell decides to join the group and continue his step-son’s work in finding Duncan’s biological father.
While meeting the new people, a group of bouncers from the Black Hand enter and try to intimidate the group. A fight ensues, with the bouncers being slain. Rodswell, in a fit of rage about the loss of Duncan, suggests they cut the hands of the bouncers off, paint them black, and send them to the Black Hand, which is promptly done. The party then visits the memorial of Duncan, and when they are returning to their home, are attacked by more members of the Black Hand’s organization. After dispatching the assailants, the group enters the bar to confront the Black Hand. The gnome tries to negotiate with the group but fails. He and everyone in the bar are killed by the party, ending his reign over the criminal underground.
NPCs
Notable Kills
- The Black Hand, killed by Malchus
Locations Visited
Trivia
- Rodswells first act with the group is suggesting the removal of thugs hands and painting them black which he personally delivers to The Warrens. Later, defends an action with "i'm lawful good!"
- We learn at the very end of the episode that Yenward is illiterate.
Episode #008
The day after Duncan's death, meeting Rodswell and Yenward and the fight with the Black Hand, the gang has to decide what new direction to go in.
The discussion evolves from opening Drock's book to overthrowing the temporary Mayor to going to speak with him instead.
While a violent thunderstorm rocks the city, the group makes their way to the Mayors house where a lively chat about leadership, murder and the gray areas of law are blurred. During the discussion, Carter cuts his hand and Thoril is unable to stop himself from attacking. Rodswell intervenes and the party is forced to escape from Overdale.
After running for what seems like hours they spot smoke and head toward it, finding a small figure unconscious in a burning clearing. A fight ensues with some shadowy dogs and then the party once again returns Briahna back to her village and her father Martin.
They are then asked to perform a ritual to draw the demon haunting Briahna into this world to save her. The group complies and fights the demon and then an evil shadow Duncan.
NPCs
Locations Visited
- Overdale/Overwatch
- Briahna's Village
Trivia
* Rodswell's power "dark speech" throws a foe backwards into a wall causing damage. This is argued about in the future.
Episode #009
Travelling by night, the group tries to avoid the open road as much as possible. However, one day, they come across a caravan heading to Overdale with a male Dragonborn and female tiefling in tow, wearing chains. Malchus attempts diplomacy to see what information might be pertinent to the group. A misunderstanding occurs and the rest of the party attacks the caravan during the talks. This sends the guards into frenzy and they battle the group. A vampire huntress, Liara, emerges from a carriage and begins to duel Thoril. In the midst of the battle, the tiefling prisoner is slain but the Dragonborn is freed. The Dragonborn, Drakonis, quickly joins forces with the group as a show of gratitude and attacks the guards. Before any final resolution could occur, the fight is interrupted by riders of Winterhaven, who dispatch the remaining guards. Liara manages to escape and the group is unable to pursue her. The riders were sent to escort the group back to town after word of their plight reached Winterhaven.
Word is sent to Overdale to have a summit. In the meantime, the group goes fight Telros Darkhoof, a Minotaur leading a group fanatics to assault Winterhaven.
NPCs
Notable Kills
- Telros, killed by Drakonis
Locations Visited
Trivia
- This episode is brought to you today by the word "basically", and a drinking game was born.
- This episode contains the "blue" incident.
- This was Drakonis' and Liara's introduction
- A tribute band called Bottomless Joy is first mentioned in this episode.
- Who said "You said 'blue', you brought this on yourself"? Highlight for answer -(Drakonis)-
- The riders of Wnterhaven are renamed to "Michael Westons", and the Royal Order of Michael Westons was born. Also, one Bruce Campbell equals 10 Michael Westons
- Yenward is a vegetarian
Episode #010
Continuing from where the last episode left off, the group discusses what to do following the fight with Telros and decides discretion is best and head back to Winterhaven. Once safely behind the walls the guys confess everything that has happened to Lord Padraig and send a rider to bring Carter and his entourage to Winterhaven to discuss a solution to their wanted status. The party are all knighted formally and prepare for the inevitable meeting with Carter the next day.
Thoril is asked to remain out of the room but nearby as Carter, Liara, a contingent of guards as well as the new Captain of the Overdale Guard, Trias arrive to talk.
Three options are presented, return to Overdale and face trial, stay on the run until they are caught or fight and after much discussion Trias offers a final option: never return to Overdale or its lands and you will not be hunted. this sparks a long debate but it is finally accepted by a majority of the group as the best option but Ironhide really pushes for the fight option.
NPCs
Locations Visited
Episode #011
The group is introduced into the world of Theria starting near the city of Brightport, a large trade destination set in the middle of a bunch of other towns. Brightport is a city that makes it’s living off the back of travelers; it is centrally located between a few bigger cities so it is the perfect destination for trade and commerce. However there are only two roads to get in and out of Brightport and these roads are currently littered with bandits. The group has been commissioned to go and get rid of these bandits and as payment keep any goods that had been stolen that aren't ruined.
The group, through questioning people, has found out that the leader of these bandits is named Blackteeth, so named for his immaculate dental hygiene. We jump forward to the group and they have tracked the bandit settlement in the forest, where they see a treasure trove of goods trunks and chest, bags and pouches. With five thugs guarding it.
The group goes over their options, whether they should go in ‘guns-a-blazin’ or try out ghost sound with a ‘thug-fart’. They decide on having Trixy stealth into the camp and distract them which does not go so well. Combat ensues and Blackteeth and his gang are dispatched with little fanfare.
NPCs
Notable Kills
- Blackteeth, killed by Galford
Locations Visited
Trivia
* Rock was a razor-clawed shifter Ranger who only appears in this episode and then disappeared forever
Episode #012
The group prepares for their trip north to Drock's tomb and decides to check in with a local dwarf who has experience with the northlands. Rodswell and Drakonis meet with Thadius Thundermaul, who tells him that they should expect to lose half of the party and leave anyone who is slowing them down behind.
While the group is discussing this new information in Thoril's attic space, the towns bells begin to ring and everyone runs to the main gate where hundreds of refugees are pouring into Winterhaven. Among the newcomers are Briahna and her father Martin who are welcomed by Lord Padraig and the party.
During the confusion, several people witness Drakonis exchanging bags with a man near an alley and while being questions about it, manages to explain away any doubts or concerns they may have.
Everyone is informed that there will be a celebration dinner in honor of the party and to welcome the refugees.
After the banquet, Thoril is resting in his room when Talia knocks on the door and is invited in. The most awkward sex scene in this podcasts history takes place, speculation of Drakonis being under the bed and the phrase "Will you accept this?" is uttered.
The next morning, the party says their goodbye's to everyone in town and they finally get on the road heading north. Along the way, they meet a two-headed giant and a well dressed gnome. The gnome, Bravick asks them to pay a toll, but rather than be the victims of a scam, Malchus turns things around on the gnome who is killed by Clobbnock the giant.
NPCs
Notable Kills
- Bravick, killed by Clobbnock
Locations Visited
Trivia
- This episode marks the first time the podcast showed up as #1 on the iTunes listing
- Drakonis is from the dirty south
- "Will you accept this?" in this episode
Episode #013
The group enters the port town of Brightport, the City of Thieves. As they enter the town, Rock suddenly disappears, never to be heard from again...
While exploring town, they meet Graddik the Wanted, a representative of House Silverclaw, one of the three ruling houses of Brightport.
Graddik wants the group to sneak into House Darksbane and steal a statuette known as the Golden Dragon for House Silverclaw. They group decides to pass on this job but are visited in their room at night by Sariff, another Silverclaw member who convinces them to take the job.
After making their way into the house, Rikus alerts some mages and the fights begin inside the house.
They escape with the statue but the dragon manages to break through the door and begins pursing the group...Will they be able to escape this dangerous beast?
NPCs
Locations Visited
Trivia
- This episode has the first appearance of both Graddik and Sariff
- Apparently Rikus wields two hammers and both are intimidating.
Episode #014
Traveling north, the group happens upon Camp Icebreaker and they meet Dallas and Terry Bowhunter. The Bowhunter brothers are butchering some suspicious meat products and no one else is at the camp, causing the group to question what is happening. Dallas asks the party to leave but they stay a while longer to investigate the abandoned camp and find a diary of a woman named Mary describing the slow disappearance of a lot of the people at the camp.
After they decide it isn't worth staying the night at the camp, the guys continue north and battle an ice worm and eventually find a sheer cliff and a path leading up to a dangerous ice bridge. They have some issues crossing but everyone makes their way across to a sealed door, leading to the interior of Drock's tomb.
There are a few puzzle traps along the way and Yenward and Ironhide become blind out of greed and the group decides to reset for a while.
NPCs
Locations Visited
Trivia
* The Bowhunter brothers are lizardmen who were eating residents of the town. We are told that they still exist in the world even after the time jump.
Episode #015
The party, close to their goal of discovering the secrets of the tomb are ambushed by the skeletal remains of Drock's army as they try to rest. They are easily dispatched and the group enters the throne room to discover that Drock is still alive and will guard his secrets for all eternity. He tells the party that they may live in the lower levels of the tomb but will never leave again.
The gang objects to this and begin to attack Drock with purpose. Mid fight, Thoril is nearly killed and as Drock reaches for the Orb of Light to heal himself, a blinding pulse explodes from it. "The Touch" plays in the background as Thoril is returned to his human form, stands up and charges at Drock, unloading every attack and skill he can fit into a single combat round and nearly kills Drock. The combat quickens and Thoril lands the killing blow on the great warrior, shattering the Time Orb during the attack.
NPCs
Notable Kills
- Drock, killed by Thoril
Locations Visited
Trivia
* Thoril becomes human again during the battle with Drock.
Episode #016
The party continues to run from the dragon. While escaping into an alley, they accidentally bump into an elf named Baranith. With the threat of the oncoming dragon, everyone runs into the sewers to escape.
As they trudge through the muck, they eventually return to the streets and run into guards fighting the dragon. The captain of the guard brings them in for questioning and as witnesses to who might have caused the destruction. They are put in holding cells for the time being. Graddik sneaks in and tells them that they all have been sold into slavery as retribution for causing a ruckus and to cover his own tracks.
NPCs
Locations Visited
Episode #017
Following the battle against Drock, loot is divided and the battered party leaves the tomb to discover the skies have cleared and the ice bridge has
expanded.
Heading south, the party once again finds Camp Icebreaker but now it is bigger and teeming with people. They are met with some harsh words
aimed at Ironhide and after speaking to Larry, discover that somehow it is now 17 years in the future and much has changed.
They go back to the tomb to pick up the remains of the time orb that Drock held in hopes of possibly
fixing it or finding a way to return to their own time.
After realizing what impact the time change may have had, they head straight back for Winterhaven to get some answers and battle a Warforged patrol along the way. The guards at the gate find reasons to escort the group straight to the leaders of Winterhaven and while waiting, they read a copy of "The Bleak 10" and learn of the rise of Overwatch, Carter declaring himself king and Malchus' Folly.
With confusion setting in and old arguments bubbling back up, the towns leadership enters the room and jaws drop as Talia and Ian enter as Lady and Lord of Winterhaven...
NPCs
Locations Visited
Trivia
- The first +1 for being speedy happens in this episode.
Episode #018
The group is transported to Onak-Al, a walled city in the middle of the desert. On the way there, they meet Tholomin, a fellow slave for an unknown reason. Upon arrival at the fighting pits, the six are sorted into a separate group from the other slaves and led into a chamber. There, they meet Vallus, a tiefling, and Katey and Silvia, human sisters.
They learn that they are now part of the “elite” group of fighting slaves for the arena. From now on, their daily lives consist of doing battle in the arena, cleaning the pits of dead bodies, or other menial tasks.
NPCs
Locations Visited
- The Road To Onak-Al
Episode #019
Shocked at the groups return, Talia and Ian catch them up on the many events of the past 17 years. Rodswell is told that Duncan's remains were retrieved and are in the crypt below Winterhaven Hall. Talia speaks to the residents of Winterhaven to explain the return of the heroes and then Malchus gives a short speech as well. A drunken man throws a potato at Ironhide, Malchus steps between them and a furious Ironhide launches Malchus off of the steps and onto the man.
Yenward witnesses Drakonis having a withdrawal episode but doesn't tell the party. Everyone rests for the night and Ian sends them off in search of a carrier pigeon from a Warforged leader but instead they are ambushed by an unknown group and then are confronted by Liara who escorts them back to a cave.
Malchus is blasted in the chest an taken off his feet as Briahna, now an adult and powerful Psion is reintroduced.
NPCs
Locations Visited
Trivia
- First "cape swish, walk away"
- Nathaniel's introduction
Episode #020
After spending a few weeks as slaves, the group is met with an unexpected surprise. Members of House Darksbane have traveled to Onak-Al to meet with the group. Upon their first encounter, members of the house touch all members except Trixy and Galford, with the members exuding a faint glow after being touched. Trixy and Galford are brought to a separate room where they meet with an elderly gentleman of House Darksbane, who promises that they all will die. After the meeting is over, Trixy and Galford are also touched like the other members of the party.
Hours pass, but nothing odd happens to the group, so the day continues as normal and they are sent to arena.
Once the opposite gate is lifted, the group finds that they are now facing Sil and Katey. In the ensuing, reluctant battle, Tholomin is killed by Katey. However, Sil and Katey are defeated, sending their bodies into the pits. Before the group gets a chance to recover, the gate opens again to reveal Vallus.
NPCs
Notable Kills
- Tholomin, killed by Katey
- Katey, killed by Galford
- Silvia, killed by Galford
- Vallus, killed by Baranith
Locations Visited
Episode #021
Coming off of a hard-fought, taxing battle with Katey and Sil, the group is forced to fight with Vallus. He gives the group their hardest battle to date, even causing Galford to fall into the pits. However, after much internal strife against attacking their fellow slave, Vallus is also thrown into a pit by Baranith. With no more enemies to face, the surviving members are returned to their cell, where they are reunited with Galford.
Upon waking the next day, the group discovers that there are no guards around. Silence has descended upon the arena, with the exception of a steady thumping in the distance. The group manages to break out of their cell and goes to the chamber before the arena and gears up. However, the door to the arena itself it locked tight. With one way blocked, all venture down hallway to investigate the thumping sound. Upon reaching the door to the pits, fists suddenly break through. Slowly streaming out of the chamber are zombified remains of fallen warriors. A hasty retreat is beat back to antechamber, with zombies following. As Rikus and Tala brace the door, Baranith, Galford and Trixy try to pick the lock to the arena. They are successful and peek through a crack, only to discover that the entire town is full of zombies.
Locations Visited
Episode #022
The group is introduced to the White Ravens and Liara tells them what happened with Trias, Overdale turning into Overwatch and her part as well as the formation of the White Ravens. Rodswell asks Liara if she knows anything about the Orb of Light and she directs him to talk to a familiar elf named Finway. Finway knows nothing of the Orb but tells the party about the "gate" he has been investigating for a year and the group tries to help him figure out how it works.
Meanwhile, Malchus talks to Brie and restores their somewhat broken relationship.
While leaving the cave, Drakonis has another bloodroot withdrawal episode and this time the entire party witnesses it but Drakonis plays it off as a result of the time travel. The party goes back to Winterhaven to begin to build an army to fight against Overwatch. Talia tentatively agrees and when Ian enters the room and calling them failures for not catching a messenger bird, Yenward and Thoril verbally attack Ian causing him to call the guards and Ironhide threatens him. Malchus is forced to step in and save the whole deal by calming Ian down and explaining the situation clearly. Talia returns with a letter of intent for Malchus and Ian signs it as well.
The group leaves Winterhaven, heading for the Evergreen but outside of town, Malchus stops and has words with everyone in the group about how they need to act if they will succeed at building a fighting force.
NPCs
Locations Visited
Trivia
- This episode has the first reference to Theria as the name of the world.
- Lots of background on Overdale history and the White Ravens
- The Gate has 7 symbols carved into it: a tree, a snowflake, a mountain, an island, a ship, a bridge and a pillar
Episode #023
The group decides to make a stand in the antechamber. During the ensuing battle against the zombies from the pits, Tala gets bitten.
Once all of the zombies are defeated, the group returns to the hallway to search for way to escape the arena. After climbing a staircase, they find a clinic. There is no help for Tala but a few potions and resurrection scroll are looted. Continuing on, everyone manages to escape the arena, and climb a nearby guard tower. Off in the distance, a wagon is seen in the desert travelling towards the city. Also perceived is a town of zombies, and curiously, two people in robes are seen ducking into a tavern, chased by zombies.
The group goes to the tavern, and encounter two Darksbane acolytes. One member is killed by his partner, while the other is restrained.
Locations Visited
Episode #024
During a temporary reprieve, the group interrogates the Darksbane initiate. While everyone else is focused on the enemy, Baranith steals the resurrection scroll and heads to the arena. The group finds out the master of Darksbane is Archmage Thermack and he unleashed the zombies as payback to the group. It is then that they finally notice Baranith is gone, with the scroll, and follow her.
Meanwhile, Baranith successfully returns to the arena and uses the resurrection scroll on Vallus, reviving him and clearing him of the zombie infection. The group catches up to her and see Vallus alive. After some discussion, Vallus says that he might be able to help Tala, but they need to return to Brightport. The group returns to the tavern, only to find it overtaken by zombies. They decide to head towards the gate and check for the wagon. After fighting their way to the gate, Rikus and Vallus manage to get it open. The six exit the town to find the wagon waiting. They promptly hijack the wagon and travel back across the desert, leaving Onak-Al behind.
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Locations Visited
Episode #025
The group, plus Vallus, travel back across the desert to Brightport in hopes of finding a cure for Tala. Once in town Vallus takes them to a shop owned by his mother, Tessia as a small place to rest and relax. While at Tessia's, Graddik the Wanted enters on business. He is quickly confronted by the group, where he reveals that Darksbane got the Golden Dragon back shortly after it was stolen. In order to help the group, and to spare his life and save some face, Graddik gives the group two explosives to use in their assault. They let him go, with promises to return for him if things do not go well. They then sneak to house Darksbane as before. As a distraction, Trixy throws one of the explosives at the front door, setting it aflame. During this commotion, all sneak into the unguarded back door and once again descend into House Darksbane. With Tala’s condition quickly deteriorating, urgency is upon the group.
NPCs
Locations Visited
Group 1
Player Characters
- Duncan Joybottom - Dan
- Jarahk Ironhide - Justin
- Malchus Grimnas - Rob
- Thoril Songsteal - Tyler
- Trias Draverson - Jay
