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The Saga of Blood and Storm, A Dark Ages Call of Cthulhu Campaign. Session 3

Please read the content warning at the bottom as this podcast is intended for mature audiences. 
We pick our story back up after finding Halla under a bed, scribbling some sort of prayer all around herself in her own blood.  What our party learns from her will shake them to the core.  They also come across something on their journey that makes them doubt their own sanity.  So sit back, relax, turn the lights off and enjoy.  
May 1st - 3rd 1002Players:Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider (young brother of Genya, both orphans) -MIAKatie - Skelli  Friend of Leif Erikson Mario - Frank Zeppa - Scottish Barber \ Surgeon from the isle of Skye - MIAWade - Bjorn Aronson - Viking Engineer Whitney - Genya Valaar - Pirate and sister of Bjorn (Abe) 
Content Warning: This podcast contains themes of cosmic horror, psychological distress, violence, death, body horror, and supernatural elements inspired by Norse mythology and Lovecraftian fiction. The story includes depictions of isolation, environmental hardship, cult activity, and the gradual loss of sanity. Some scenes may involve descriptions of injury, blood, drowning, and unsettling transformations.  Our tale takes place when Christianity is starting to spread worldwide and we will come into situations that are although historically accurate, might not be for everyone.  Listener discretion is advised.  This podcast is intended for mature audiences. 

Imagined Nation Session 17

We picked back up this session underground in this islands version of the Underdark, where we get to know the four people we found here and hopefully learn more about the mist and how to get rid of it.  Our players also learn a little more then they thought they would and they are once again on a time crunch before maybe the end of the world.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  
July 1-2 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence Player Level: 6Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant. Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian  Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric. Cass (Kira): Fairy Dance Bard Brandon (Fiddix):  Mapach Leyline Wizard 5/Artificer 1Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 4/Cleric 2 Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger 

A Fey Relocation Project Session 61

We pick our session back up at the Winn Keep right after installing a new King on the Thone and waking up from the traditional pub crawl with him.  We then spend the day going over our plans and talking to Alithir the Bard.  Then we learn something very interesting about Talos that's been close to 2 years in the making.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  
Saris 45 3502Players:  Level 14Sabryn: Reborn College of the Road Bard Francisco: Half Drow Paladin of the Open Sea Tooth: Dwarf Totem Barbarian / Fighter - MIA (On break for a bit)Talos: Obsidian Warforged Scribe Wizard Ben: Reborn Shadow Sorcerer / Moon Druid 

The Arcanist of the Citadel, Part 2 Session 8

We pick back up after Arbane turned into a wolf and caught a scent.  What follows was a very interesting session where our players delve into the rich district of the Citadel where they learn about a plot that's been long in the making.  So sit back, relax and enjoy part 2.
Players: Level 4Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the River _MIABelv: Flincher: Dragonborn Battlemaster FighterAbe: Arbane: Wood Elf Shepherd Druid - MIATaylor: Valtix Puddlesong: Gnome Whistling BardRazza: Amora: Aasimar Cleric of Order Whitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer 

The Last Lord of Barovia, a Curse of Strahd Campaign. Session 1

Welcome to a brand new homebrew version of Curse of Strahd.  We start our story in the city of Neverwinter where our players find themselves.  They currently don't know each other or what is in store for them.  So sit back, relax and enjoy all the fun that is coming their way. Please see the content warning at the bottom as this is rated R.  
Players Level 5:Saint - Damphyr Inquisitive Rogue/Paladin - KalliopeJess - Changling Wildfire Druid - FlintLinkin - Harengon Bladesinger Fighter - Danala TozdalgoioBelv - Goliath Moon Bard - Ruka Lightning-Throw RathokavaraRiley - Drow Twilight Cleric - AlissiaRazza - Drow Bard/Paladin - Lumilia
 
This podcast contains themes of cosmic horror, psychological distress, violence, death, body horror, and supernatural elements. The story includes depictions of isolation, environmental hardship, cult activity, and the gradual loss of sanity. Some scenes may involve descriptions of injury, blood, drowning, and unsettling transformations. Listener discretion is advised.  This podcast is intended for mature audiences. 
 

Imagined Nation Session 16

We pick back up after leaving the safety of the Lighthouse headed back into Veilmist Village to find Kira and figure out the next plan for solving this island.  But of course things never go as planned.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  
July 1st 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence Player Level: 6Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant. Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian  Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric. Cass (Kira): Fairy Dance Bard Brandon (Fiddix):  Mapach Leyline Wizard 5/Artificer 1Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 4/Cleric 2 Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger  

The Arcanist of the Citadel, Part 1 Session 7.

Fun one today.  We are doing a 2 part homebrew adventure that happens in between the 2nd and 3rd adventure in Journeys Through The Radiant Citadel.  This will be an ongoing extra story that will take place when our players hit 4, 8 and 12.  This story takes place right after we arrive back at the Citadel from Godsbreath where our players helped save Kianna and awaken the sleeping gods to help replenish the lands.  But upon arrival home, they heard an explosion.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.
Players: Level 4Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the RiverBelv: Flincher: Dragonborn Battlemaster FighterAbe: Arbane: Wood Elf Shepherd DruidTaylor: Valtix Puddlesong: Gnome Whistling Bard - MIARazza: Amora: Aasimar Cleric of Order - MIAWhitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer 

The Saga of Blood and Storm, A Dark Ages Call of Cthulhu Campaign. Session 2

Please read the content warning at the bottom as this podcast is intended for mature audiences. 
We pick up our tale as the party from the wedding is about to end, but gets interrupted by some sort of undead corrupted polar bear as it crashed through the doors to the lodge.  What happens next leaves most of our players with a little less sanity.  So sit back, relax, turn off the lights and enjoy.  
April 30 - May 1st 1002
Players:Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider (young brother of Genya, both orphans)Katie - Skelli  Friend of Leif Erikson (unknown occupation)Mario - Frank Zeppa - Scottish Barber \ Surgeon from the isle of SkyeWade - Bjorn Aronson - Viking Engineer Whitney - Genya Valaar - Pirate and sister of Bjorn (Abe) 
Content Warning:
This podcast contains themes of cosmic horror, psychological distress, violence, death, body horror, and supernatural elements inspired by Norse mythology and Lovecraftian fiction. The story includes depictions of isolation, environmental hardship, cult activity, and the gradual loss of sanity. Some scenes may involve descriptions of injury, blood, drowning, and unsettling transformations.  Our tale takes place when Christianity is starting to spread worldwide and we will come into situations that are although historically accurate, might not be for everyone.  Listener discretion is advised.  This podcast is intended for mature audiences. 

Imagined Nation Session 15

Welcome to the next Island on our adventure.  We left behind the dinosaur filled island of Primal Haven and right into something that's a mix of HP Lovecraft and Stephen King.  So sit back, relax and enjoy Veilmist Isle.  
July 1st 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence Player Level: 6Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant.      Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian  Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric. Cass (Kira): Fairy Dance Bard Brandon (Fiddix):  Mapach Leyline Wizard 5/Artificer 1Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 4/Cleric 2 Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger 

A Fey Relocation Project Session 60

Well session 60 was a blast.  We start off with the final battle between our party and the would be usurper Morgrim Emberveil, before saying goodbye for now to Joe who has been playing Tooth since session 5.  He will be back at some point along our journey towards endgame, but we all thank him for the best of times and wish him well as real life steps in for awhile.  So sit back, relax and enjoy the end of the revolt at Winn Keep.  
Saris 43-45 3502Players:  Level 13Sabryn: Reborn College of the Road Bard Francisco: Half Drow Paladin of the Open Sea Tooth: Dwarf Totem Barbarian / Fighter Talos: Obsidian Warforged Scribe Wizard Ben: Reborn Shadow Sorcerer / Moon Druid