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The Saga of Blood and Storm, A Dark Ages Call of Cthulhu Campaign. Session 5

Please read the content warning at the bottom as this podcast is intended for mature audiences. We pick our story back up after killing Sister Aslaug, as she was doing some sort of ritual on a Thrall she had crucified.  As the door to the church was opened, a cold wind blew outwards causing the forge that Bjorn had just relit to blow out.  What our Vikings find next though, will change the way they see the world.  So sit back, relax, turn the lights off and enjoy.  
May 3rd 1002Players:Abe - Bjorn Valaar - Viking Raider (young brother of Genya, both orphans) Katie - Skelli  Friend of Leif Erikson (Spy)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 19

We pick back up our story as we all walk into a waygate that Quiven found on her new map.  It said it was a short cut but highly dangerous, but since we were all on a time crunch, we had no choice.  But what we all found on the other side, will linger with us for a long time.  So sit back, relax and enjoy :D 
July 2-3 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence Player Level: 6Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant. Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian  Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric 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  

A Fey Relocation Project Session 62

Fun filled Combat and lore heavy episode today.  We started off dealing with a 3000 year old magical trap that was at the peak of the Talons Crest Mountains, where it was left for whomever found the remains of the broken spelljammer ship.  Here our players had to figure out a magical puzzle, and if they survive, try to see who left it for them.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  
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 2

We pick back up in the town of Milpazul where our party was hunkering down for the night.  But three of them decided not to take the advise of the villagers to stay indoors, so they get to meet something fun.  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 3

We pick our story back up at Castle Never where our party has learned that the masquerade party they were invited to, was actually a ruse by the Iron Ring Slavers Guild.  Here they faced about 30 slavers and 4 beholders while surrounded by scared guests.  What happens next for our party will change them forever.  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. 

The Saga of Blood and Storm, A Dark Ages Call of Cthulhu Campaign. Session 4

Please read the content warning at the bottom as this podcast is intended for mature audiences. 
We pick up our story with Frank and Leif heading home with Halla, but things haven't been going as planned lately so why should a quick trip home?  So sit back, relax, turn the lights off and enjoy.
May 3rd 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 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 18

We pick back up after fighting some sort of fish creature that came out of one of the rifts from the Far Realm, before climbing up the wall and into the small cave at the top.  But what happens next and what we find on the other side will test our players sanity.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  
July 2-3 660 PE (Post Emergence) 33rd Emergence Player Level: 6Belv (Khaal): Saurial Blood Hunter Mutant. Abe (Zion): Leonion Ancestral Guardian Barbarian  Galea (Suzans): Kalistar Grave Cleric 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 Fiend of Hollow Mine, Part 1

Welcome to session 9 of our story which takes us to the third adventure in the Journeys Through the Radiant Citadel, The Fiend of Hollow Mine, Written by: Mario Ortegón.  Our story starts after our newly appointed Duskwardens of the Citadel are waking up after 2 days off of R&R in their new apartment.  They have been busy getting back into their daily routines as the Citadel is also slowly starting to repair all the damage from the explosion.  But today, is their first mission as a Duskwarden.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  
Players: Level 4Saint: Niklu (Nik) Bugbear Paladin, Oath of the River - MIABelv: 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 2

We pick our story back up at Castle Neverwinter where our players have just arrived for the nights events.  Here they learn what it means to party with the elite of the city, and what can happen when you go snooping around where you don't belong.  So sit back, relax and enjoy.  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 - Flint - MIALinkin - Harengon Bladesinger Fighter - Danala TozdalBelv - 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. 

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.