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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 

Written in Blood part 4, A Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel Adventure.

Welcome to the final part of Written in Blood.  This has been a very interesting story to go though and the last part had something fun instore for our party at the end.  So sit back, relax and enjoy our last day in Godsbreath.  
Players: Level 3
Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the RiverBelv: Flincher: Dragonborn Battlemaster FighterAbe: Arbane: Wood Elf Shepherd DruidTaylor: Valtix Puddlesong: Gnome Whistling BardRazza: Amora: Aasimar Cleric of OrderWhitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer 

The Saga of Blood and Storm, A Dark Ages Call of Cthulhu Campaign. Session 1

Well hi there.  Welcome to another new Critical Nerds podcast.   Our fun story takes place during the life and times of Erik the Red and his family as they move from Iceland to Greenland in 985 CE.  We start off with learning how our party gets to Greenland and the fun events along the way, then skip 17 years ahead to where our story takes place, in 1002 CE.  Now sit back, relax, keep the lights off and enjoy The Saga of Blood and Storm. 
May 1st 985 - April 30 1002 CE
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 Skye
Wade - 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 14

Oh what fun we had today.  We picked back up after picking Kragthar, the Earthbreaker to fight.  We all were ready to jump into whatever combat this island could toss at us, but the one in charge had other plans.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  
June 34 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence Player Level: 5Belv (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 4/Artificer 1Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 3/Cleric 2 Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger 

A Fey Relocation Project Session 59

Today we find our players heading into the Dwarven mines of Winn Keep in hopes of finding the old throne room and the axe that will help change the history of the Dwarves living there.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  
Saris 43-44 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 

Written in Blood Part 3. A Journey's Through the Radiant Citadel Story.

Well this was one for the books for sure.  We started off after waking up at Uncle Polders farm, packing up our stuff and getting into Lady Dre's cart on our way to Kianna's farmhouse.  But as always things happen and our players had a nice keystone cops moment.  So sit back, relax and enjoy part 3 of 4. :)
Written in Blood Part 3Players: Level 3Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the RiverBelv: Flincher: Dragonborn Battlemaster FighterAbe: Arbane: Wood Elf Shepherd DruidTaylor: Valtix Puddlesong: Gnome Whistling BardRazza: Amora: Aasimar Cleric of OrderWhitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer - MIA

Imagined Nation Session 13

Okay this was an interesting one.  We started after getting teleported somehow to the gates of the tribe and realizing that a battle had taken place.  There was screaming and crying coming from inside and smoke and fire all around.  So sit back, relax and enjoy what happens next.  
June 34-35 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence Player Level: 5Belv (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 4/Artificer 1Razza (Fixer): Thri-kreen Soulknife Rogue 3/Cleric 2 Saint (Quiven): Pallid Elf Hunter Ranger 

A Fey Relocation Project Session 58

Happy 2026 everyone.  We are back in action at the Winn Keep with Tooth finally visiting his family after 20 years exile.  Today was a very lore filled session where my players rolled so many nat 20's on their skill checks that they got information out of me that I thought they wouldn't find for at least 10 more sessions.  So sit back, relax and enjoy all the lore drops.  
Saris 43-44 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 

Written in Blood part 2. A Journey's Through the Radiant Citadel story.

Today was an interesting one for sure.  Our party has just left the fun town of Promise on their way towards the Rattle where they hope to find some information on one Kianna.  Along the way though, the world of Godsbreath has other things in store for them.  So sit back, relax and enjoy. 
Players: Level 3Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the RiverBelv: Flincher: Dragonborn Battlemaster FighterAbe: Arbane: Wood Elf Shepherd DruidTaylor: Valtix Puddlesong: Gnome Whistling BardRazza: Amora: Aasimar Cleric of OrderWhitney: Ellio Schnozz: Gnome Wild Magic Sorcerer - MIA

Thank you all 2025

Oh Hi there,  Just wanted to wish all of you wonderful Listeners a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.  
As we wrap up another incredible year of our journey, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you. Whether you’ve been with us from the very first episode or joined our nerdy community somewhere along the way, your support means the world to me.  To those who’ve shared the podcast with friends, left reviews, or simply tuned in week after week: thank you. You’ve helped grow this community into something truly special. 
This year has seen 2 of our campaigns come to and end and a few others are on Hiatus due to RL issues with a few players.  We had our Humblewood and Surviving Extinction Campaigns end in true spectacular fashion.  Our new Improv game has taken the time slot of Humblewood and Coming soon a Call of Cthulhu Viking Campaign will be in the same time slot as Surviving Extinction was.  Also almost whole cast from Surviving Extinction will be playing.  We have a few other games on the horizon once a few others are complete so stay tuned.  
Thanks again to my listeners and especially my players for putting up with me.