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The Last Lord of Barovia, A Curse of Strahd Campaign Session 6

We pick back up our story after clearing the Werewolf Den of all those turned against the Children of Mother Night and hoping to find some of the missing children.  But when we find the Moonstalkers Guild Hall, things get very hairy.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.
Players Level 6Saint - Damphir Inquisitive Rogue/Paladin - KalliopeJess - Changeling Wildfire Druid - Flint Linkin - Harengon Bladesinger Fighter - Danala TozdalBelv - Goliath Moon Bard - Ruka Lightning-Throw RathokavaraRiley - Drow Twilight Cleric - Alissia Razza - Drow Bard/Paladin - Lumilia DM - Warforged Hunter Ranger - Sir Purrcival 
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. 

The Saga of Blood and Storm, A Dark Ages Call of Cthulhu Campaign. Session 7

Please read the content warning at the bottom as this podcast is intended for mature audiences.  Our story picks back up with our party galloping towards the smoke in the distance, but what they find there will set them all on a journey that no Viking has ever seen before.  So sit back, relax, turn the lights off and enjoy.  
May 6-7th 1002Players:Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider (young brother of Genya, both orphans) Katie - Skelli  Friend of Leif Erikson and Spy for King OlafMario - Frank Zeppa - Scottish Barber \ Surgeon from the isle of Skye Wade - Bjorn Aronson - Viking EngineerWhitney - 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 21

We pick back up right after a Cleric of Shar summoned some sort of shadow creature to find and kill us all.  Things get very interesting for us and what happens to us next will make us rethink some of our own choices in life.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  
July 3-4 660 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 2Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger  

The Fiend of Hollow Mine, Part 4

We started back in the Hollow Mine, as our players stumbled upon two Ochre Jellies that were in some sort of corpse disposal chamber and a fight ensued.  Flincher, Valtix and Amora were at the front of the pack while the rest were slowly heading back up the tunnels as they heard the fight.  As 2 Ghouls and one Human entered the fray, what our party learns next will make them realize that they are just a small part in something larger.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  
Players: Level 4Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the River Belv: Flincher: Dragonborn Battlemaster FighterAbe: Arbane: Wood Elf Shepherd DruidTaylor: Valtix Puddlesong: Gnome Whistling Bard Razza: Amora: Aasimar Cleric of Order - MIAWhitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer 
 

The Last Lord of Barovia, A Curse of Strahd Campaign Session 5

We pick back up our story after waking up and heading towards the mouth of the werewolf den, where our party hopes to help Ezmerelda take back control of The Children of Mother Night.  But this is Barovia and it usually has other things in store.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.
Players Level 5Saint - Damphyr Inquisitive Rogue/Paladin - KalliopeJess - Changeling Wildfire Druid - Flint Linkin - Harengon Bladesinger Fighter - Danala TozdalBelv - Goliath Moon Bard - Ruka Lightning-Throw RathokavaraRiley - Drow Twilight Cleric - Alissia - MIARazza - Drow Bard/Paladin - Lumilia - MIADM - Warforged Hunter Ranger - Sir Purrcival 
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. 

The Saga of Blood and Storm, A Dark Ages Call of Cthulhu Campaign. Session 6

Please read the content warning at the bottom as this podcast is intended for mature audiences.  We picked back up as our party headed North East following the trail of something strange, while waiting on Frank to return from updating Leif with what they found.  When Frank met up with them and everyone set sights upon the unknown, the "Boy" started to give away a little more information then he intended.  So sit back, relax, turn the lights off and enjoy.  
May 4-6th 1002Players:Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider (young brother of Genya, both orphans) Katie - 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 20

We started our session after killing the 3 froglike creatures, then watched as a huge rift open from the Far Realm and a worm like serpent fell into the waters and started killing everything in its way.  As our minds were slowing fading into madness, we went about finding a way across the waters towards another ziggurat.  So sit back, relax and enjoy what happens next.  
July 3 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence Player Level: 6Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant. Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian  Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric - MIACass (Kira): Fairy Dance Bard Brandon (Fiddix):  Mapach Leyline Wizard 5/Artificer 1Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 4/Cleric 2 - MIASaint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger 

A Fey Relocation Project Session 63

We pick back up our story after our party found the machine that powered the centuries old magical trap they just destroyed.  As they continue to explore this old Duergar Stronghold and figure out what it was used for, they find more then they bargained for.  So sit back, relax and enjoy what happens.  Braxis 1, 3502Players:  Level 14Sabryn: Reborn College of the Road Bard Francisco: Half Drow Paladin of the Open Sea Tooth: Dwarf Totem Barbarian / Fighter - MIATalos: Obsidian Warforged Scribe Wizard Ben: Reborn Shadow Sorcerer / Moon Druid - MIAKi: Kobold Elemental Monk

The Fiend of Hollow Mine, Part 3

We pick our story back up after our party took a licking and turned tail and ran back to Milpazul.  Here they took time to rest and relax and get to know the few remaining people there, before waking up and heading towards the abandoned town of Hollow and its mine.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  
Players: Level 4Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the River Belv: Flincher: Dragonborn Battlemaster FighterAbe: Arbane: Wood Elf Shepherd DruidTaylor: Valtix Puddlesong: Gnome Whistling Bard Razza: Amora: Aasimar Cleric of Order Whitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer 

The Last Lord of Barovia, a Curse of Strahd Campaign. Session 4

Our session began with Kalliope hearing her name being called by a large Werewolf being chased by a Young Red Dragon.  As she realized that this Werewolf was her cousin Ezmeralda, everyone ran into the tiny hut that Alissia had created and the fire from the Dragon surrounded them.  What happens next and what our players learn will help them truly understand just how screwed they are.  Welcome to Barovia.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  Please read the content warning as this is a rated R game.  
Players Level 5Saint - Damphyr Inquisitive Rogue/Paladin - KalliopeJess - Changeling Wildfire Druid - Flint Linkin - Harengon Bladesinger Fighter - Danala TozdalBelv - Goliath Moon Bard - Ruka Lightning-Throw RathokavaraRiley - Drow Twilight Cleric - AlissiaRazza - Drow Bard/Paladin - LumiliaDM -  Warforged Hunter Ranger - Sir Purrcival 
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.