S7 E5: The Food Chain

CW: Reference to slaughtering farm animals. If this would be triggering for you, please skip 22:13 to 24:56 and 26:00 to 26:12. As always, your safety and enjoyment are important to us. With a new heading, the group stays at Liam’s a little longer to prepare for their upcoming journey. The servants repair and polish equipment and armor, and Liam offers books on plant identification and basic survival tactics. He also shares documented details on rumored and confirmed creatures that dwell on the island of Nadros. Realizing insects might be an issue, Trix convinces Elaith to help them concoct a type of repellant for the trip as well. Meanwhile, Rou takes it upon himself to help the cooking staff prepare a big meal for Liam as a show of gratitude for his assistance. One of the chefs, Duke, walks Rou through preparing suckling pig, from choosing the animal to serving at the table. Rou struggles a little in the pen, falling on his face and losing the piglet. Duke shows appreciation for Rou’s attempt but ultimately admits the slaughter wouldn’t have been necessary as one was already prepped. Rou spends all day in the kitchen preparing various dishes and roasting the pig to Liam’s tastes, all the while pestering the staff for information on Liam. That night, Liam approaches Trix in their room and shares his findings, providing them with three options for what the oath may be for. During their conversation, Liam’s behavior and attitude shift briefly, setting Trix on edge. They admit their relation to the old Emperor and in doing so, offer space for Liam to entrust Trix with a secret of his own. After a very awkward dinner, Rou is left feeling like a failure and Trix is left with troubling answers to a big question. Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by Dax Opening theme music, editing and mixing by Wren Logo Artwork design by Jessie Character Artwork design by Riyuski Segment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic Sound LINKS: Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!