Cruz Vento’s Tabletop Tales

Campaign 2 | Act 4: The Land That Will Not Let GoThe party reaches Castle Ravenloft and comes face to face with Strahd von Zarovich himself. A deal is struck. A price is paid. And when the moment comes to save Autumn, reality itself begins to fracture. Not everything that leaves Barovia was meant to.

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 3 | Overall Episode 30Venturing deeper into the twisted maze of the Bone Brambles, the party quickly learns that not all paths lead forward—and not all threats are easy to escape. After a hard-fought battle and a moment of unexpected guidance, they find themselves striking a strange bargain that leads them to one of the most infamous locations in Avernus. Temptation, deception, and uneasy alliances follow, leaving the group questioning what is real, what is promised, and what is being taken. As tensions rise and patience wears thin, the wilderness of the Brambles reminds them that even stillness can turn deadly.

Campaign 2 | Act 4: The Land That Will Not Let GoAs the party continues their journey toward Castle Ravenloft, the road grows more dangerous and more revealing.A chance encounter with a broken man offers a glimpse into Strahd’s past influence, while a brutal ambush on a narrow bridge forces the party to confront the true cost of survival.As powers awaken and secrets are revealed, one thing becomes clear:They are being watched.

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 3 | Overall Episode 30 As the party journeys deeper along the Path of Devils, the land itself begins to feel… different. Strange signs, unnatural forces, and growing tension lead them to a powerful anomaly unlike anything they’ve encountered in Avernus. Their choices there open the door to new alliances—and new doubts. With more questions than answers, the group sets their sights on a mysterious destination said to hold the truth, venturing into a place where the wilderness of Hell grows dense, ancient, and watching.

Campaign 2 | Act 4: The Land That Will Not Let GoThe party departs the Village of Barovia and begins their journey toward Castle Ravenloft, but the road ahead quickly proves anything but simple.A mysterious Countess emerges from the mist, a warning echoes from the dead, and a single choice leads the party down a far more dangerous path.In Barovia, even the road fights back.And something is watching… very closely.

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 3 | Overall Episode 29 A violent encounter in the wasteland is interrupted by something far more powerful, leaving the party changed in ways they don’t yet understand. After surviving the clash, they press onward toward a cursed landmark tied to Lulu’s memories. What they find there tests their judgment, their resolve, and their understanding of who deserves saving in Hell. When danger descends from both sky and legend, the party must decide whether to stand their ground or walk away.

Campaign 2 | Arc 4: The Land That Will Not Let GoThe battle inside the manor spirals out of control as dark forces twist the aftermath of a broken timeline. Allies turn against one another, wild magic runs rampant, and the cost of defying fate becomes painfully clear.As the dust settles, the party realizes two things: They survived. And something in Barovia noticed. With time itself beginning to fracture around them, a dangerous decision is made— They will take the fight to the Devil.

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 3 | Overall Legends Episode 28Riding across the wasteland in search of crucial components, the party scavenges what they can from the broken remains of Avernus’ endless war. Strange discoveries, difficult choices, and massive threats lurking beneath the surface remind them just how hostile this land truly is. Returning to Fort Knucklebone, they take part in a powerful ritual that may finally reveal the path forward. With new direction, dangerous knowledge, and a war machine of their own, the group sets out once more into the infernal plains only to find that something in Hell has already taken notice.

Campaign 2 | Arc 4: The Land That Will Not Let GoA stolen necklace sparks chaos among the party as tensions continue to rise in Barovia. But the laughter fades quickly when the group witnesses the grim reality of life under Strahd’s rule.Arriving in the Village of Barovia, they encounter a grieving mother whose daughter has fled to Castle Ravenloft forcing the party to confront a difficult question: how many lives can they save in a land built on tragedy?When the dead rise inside the manor, the battle that follows reveals something far more unsettling than ghouls lurking in the shadows.For a brief moment… time itself breaks. And the consequences are devastating.

Campaign 2 | Arc 4: The Land That Will Not Let GoThe party’s first steps in Barovia bring unexpected allies, unsettling discoveries, and the unmistakable feeling that something powerful is watching them. As old connections resurface and the dangers of the mist reveal themselves, the group begins to understand that this cursed land has already taken notice of their arrival.When a message from the darkness is delivered, one party member answers with defiance.Far away in Castle Ravenloft, the lord of Barovia hears the challenge and the game truly begins.

Campaign 2 | Arc 3: What the Dead Leave BehindAs preparations begin for their journey to Barovia, the party’s newest ally, Ser Calren Vos, makes a powerful and unsettling first impression. Old wounds resurface, divine tensions escalate, and unseen forces tighten their grip on Artorias. By morning, allegiances are tested, warnings are given, and the cost of meddling with fate becomes painfully clear.With no turning back, the party activates their only path forward and steps into the cursed land of Barovia. The mist answers. And something is already waiting for them.

Campaign 2 | Arc 3: What the Dead Leave BehindThe Deck’s consequences unfold as Autumn’s soul is trapped in Barovia and Artorias is pulled from existence. Tonkai’s wishes restore what was lost but not without cost while Silia learns the truth of her divine past. As the party prepares to enter Barovia, a mysterious vampire hunter appears, offering his aid.

Campaign 2 | Arc 3: What the Dead Leave BehindWhat begins as a routine meeting in Marsember spirals into revelations, bargains, and fatal curiosity. Secrets long buried are confirmed, alliances shift, and a single choice unleashes consequences no one was ready for. By nightfall, souls are lost, fate is rewritten, and the party realizes some doors should never be opened.

Campaign 2 | Arc 3: What the Dead Leave BehindThe road home offers no comfort as the party carries fresh scars and unanswered questions. Ominous signs follow them through the night, and a shattered family reveals that something far darker now stalks the roads of Cormyr. Back in Marsember, old refuges feel distant, and a haunting song reminds them that home may no longer be where they left it.

Campaign 2 | Arc 2: A Smile for the DeadA lie opens the door, but blood is the price of entry. As deception fractures inside a D’Amato safe house, old enemies come face to face and the night turns brutal. When the dust settles, the party escapes Suzail but not before learning that the war they’ve stepped into is far from over.

Campaign 2 | Arc 2: A Smile for the DeadThe road finally ends as the party reaches Suzail, but the feeling of being watched never fades. Ominous signs follow them into the capital, where allies reveal themselves and enemies hide in plain sight. With Gaius located and the D’Amato safe house within reach, the group prepares for a dangerous deception one lie away from bloodshed.

Campaign 2 | Arc 2: A Smile for the DeadA long road turns deadly when the party is forced to intervene in a brutal struggle, leaving questions of mercy, faith, and survival in its wake. As night falls, unseen eyes watch from the dark, and nightmares begin to bleed beyond their rightful owners. When the party crosses Calantar’s Bridge, something ancient takes notice and the road forward is no longer empty.

Campaign 2 | Arc 2: A Smile for the DeadAs dawn breaks over Hilp, the city holds its breath for an execution that promises finality but leaves unease in its wake. Personal choices, private revelations, and forbidden knowledge shape the party’s last hours in town before judgment is carried out. With one enemy silenced and prophecy still whispering, the group leaves Hilp behind and sets their sights on Suzail.The road ahead is long… and it knows they’re coming.

Campaign 2 | Arc 2: A Smile for the DeadWith the city watching, the party stands witness as judgment is passed and a grim warning is spoken over the Forsaken. An anonymous benefactor steps from the shadows, offering protection, secrets, and a path toward long-awaited vengeance. As tensions break into laughter, desire, and uneasy dreams, unseen hands continue to move pieces across the board.By dawn, the road to Suzail is set and fate is already waiting.

Campaign 2 | Arc 2: A Smile for the DeadAn assassin’s blade finds Artorias in the dark, and only forbidden power keeps him breathing as chaos erupts inside the inn. Allies fall, guards intervene, and the truth behind the attack pulls the party into chains and consequences they never expected. As the night ends, prophecies whisper, loyalties fracture, and two gods turn their gaze toward a man who refuses to die.By morning, it’s clear survival has only made the Forsaken more dangerous.

Campaign 2 | Arc 2: A Smile for the DeadOur Tenth episode of the Fates second campaign! A tear in reality unleashes twisted Fey hunters into Hilp, forcing the party to join forces with two unexpected spellcasters. Old secrets surface, new dangers reveal themselves, and powerful magic changes hands as uneasy alliances are tested. But as tensions rise and whispers spread through the tavern, a deadly shadow moves unseen.And by night’s end… one of the party won’t see the attack coming.

Campaign 2 | Arc 2: A Smile for the DeadIn this episode of FATES, the party reels from dire revelations and narrowly escaped danger.Artorias’ soul becomes a battleground between two goddesses — leaving him marked by both light and shadow. Silia is rescued from a cult’s grasp by a mysterious new ally, while Autumn and Artorias confront nightmares dredged up from trauma they can no longer outrun. But just when the group thinks they can breathe, a vision at Selûne’s temple reveals the truth behind the darkness hunting them…And two unknown figures step from the road ahead, waiting in silence.Who are they? Why are they here? And what comes next for a party already pulled between gods, cults, and their own fears?

Campaign 2 | Arc 2: A Smile for the DeadThe party travels north toward the Gilded Hollow and makes a stop in the town of Hilp. There, new allies and new dangers reveal themselves.Autumn seeks help for her broken flute, Silia receives a chilling warning at the Temple of Selûne, and Cawby gets into trouble of his own making. Vito mourns fallen friends, secrets surface, and the gods begin to show their hands.But the night ends in shock: tune in to find out what happens!

Campaign 2 | Arc 2: A Smile for the DeadOur seventh episode of the Fates second campaign and our Halloween episode. Our Heroes find themselves entering the Hermit's Chapel as they continue their mission to rescue Autumn and get revenge against the D'Amato family for the murder of Andal. What horrors will they find in the chapel, and what secrets do these woods hold? Tune in to find out!

Campaign 2 | Arc 2: A Smile for the DeadThe Sixth episode of the Fates second Campaign. Our Heroes travel to the Hermit's Woods to try and track down the D'Amato's and save their friend Autumn. What will they find in these haunting woods? Tune in to find out!

Campaign 2 | Arc 2: A Smile for the DeadIn the aftermath of last session, our players try to pick up the pieces and locate one of their own. They receive instructions from a furious Don, and are approached by a mysterious person.

Campaign 2 | Arc 1: An Offer They Can't RefuseThis is the fourth episode of the Fates group's 2nd campaign! Our heroes find themselves traveling to Moonever on a short shipment run. What will they discover in Moonever, and will they make it back in time for the ritual in the evening? Tune in to find out!

Campaign 2 | Arc 1: An Offer They Can't RefuseThis is the third episode of our second campaign! Our players head over to the dockyard to guard it for the Valdoro family. When the ship arrives, there end up being more questions than answers. Who is the crew of the ship and what are they hauling? Tune in to find out.

Campaign 2 | Arc 1: An Offer They Can't RefuseThe second session of the Fates group's second campaign! The newly formed adventuring party spends the day exploring Marsember, and picks up some details about the conflict between the three families. When they go to rest in a tavern, a dark mystery is introduced to them.

Campaign 2 | Arc 1: An Offer They Can't RefuseThe First session of the second campaign or the Fates crew! We are introduced to the new region of Cormyr and the political intrigue and Family squabbles of the region. Tune in to meet our new characters and story!

Deep beneath Kamelot, the knights confront the ritual meant to summon a devil and the forces manipulating it from the shadows. Allies are turned, heroes fall and rise again, and sacrifice becomes the only way forward as the ritual destabilizes before completion. Though the summoning is stopped, Grünfeld issues a final warning and Hell itself takes notice. The knights escape the collapse, mourn the fallen, and inherit a legacy forged in loss knowing the war they delayed has only begun.

Kamelot’s age of secrecy ends as the Dawnless Walls fall under a full-scale assault. As Queen Artoria rallies the kingdom and the knights take command of the battlefield, the city is breached and war spills into the streets. A new ally arrives in the chaos, the enemy general reveals himself, and Morgan le Fay intervenes to pull the invaders back, declaring the true battle still ahead. With the walls broken and a ritual already in motion, the knights descend beneath Kamelot to stop what the siege was meant to hide.

As cracks begin to form within Kamelot’s once-unshakable unity, the newly ascended knights uncover signs that the threat beneath the Veil has already spread to the surface. Investigating distant anchors, confronting unsettling allies, and witnessing enemies that retreat with intent, the party learns too late that knowledge not destruction was the enemy’s true goal. By the time they return to Kamelot, alarm bells ring and the Veil trembles, signaling that the war they tried to prevent has finally begun.

In the wake of their ascension, Kamelot’s newest knights uncover unsettling signs that something has quietly breached the kingdom’s legendary defenses. Through whispered secrets, restless dragons, and hidden wards beneath the city, the party traces a mysterious disturbance to its source and confronts a threat designed not to destroy but to observe. Though the danger is contained, the realization remains: Kamelot has been noticed, and whatever reached for it has not finished listening.

On the eve of a grand celebration in the hidden kingdom of Kamelot, four knights stand on the threshold of legend. Mentors offer counsel, oaths are sworn before crown and court, and the full might of Kamelot’s secret armies is revealed beneath the mountain stone. Yet amid the revelry, strange visions, whispered doubts, and unseen eyes hint that peace may not be as secure as it seems.

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 3 | Overall Legends Episode 27Taking a slower and safer path through the blasted plains of Avernus, the party continues their journey toward Fort Knucklebone. Strange discoveries in the wasteland grant each of them a mysterious new weapon, though the voices within these relics raise as many questions as answers. As the group presses onward through Hell’s harsh environment, the dangers of the wasteland begin to take their toll. After a restless night and a long trek across the infernal landscape, the party finally reaches their destination only to discover that gaining entry may prove more complicated than expected.

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 2 | Overall Legends Episode 26In the aftermath of the Blood Moon’s haunting appearance, the party regroups within the shattered halls of High Hall and assists Pherria Jynks in removing the cursed Helm of Torm’s Sight from Duke Ravenguard. Freed from the artifact’s torment, the Duke recounts visions of Zariel and a celestial blade capable of saving Elturel, the legendary Sword of Zariel. Lulu confirms the importance of the blade and points the party toward Fort Knucklebone, where two kenku scavengers may help them find it. After a restless night marked by Zera’s troubling dream of her father and the Hells, the party descends from Elturel into the blasted wasteland of Avernus itself. Navigating treacherous climbs, infernal patrols, and a skirmish with bearded devils, the group begins their perilous journey toward the fort and the next step in saving the fallen city.

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 2The Twenty Fifth episode of our 3rd Campaign with the Helldivers! Our heroes continue to investigate the chapel in the Grand Cemetery. Will they be able to find Duke Ulder Ravenguard? Will he know more about the Helm of Torm's Sight? Tune in to find out!

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 2The Twenty Fourth Episode of our 3rd Campaign! Our Heroes continue to investigate the Chapel and discover hidden Catacombs. What will they find deep under the chapel? More Devils? Survivors? The Duke? Tune in to find out!

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 2The twenty third episode of our 3rd campaign. Our heroes find themselves entering the cathedral of the High Hall of Elturel only to face off against some Devils. Will they survive? and What's lurking beneath the shadows watching them? Tune in to find out!

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 2Our Heroes finally meet Traxigor, and Lulu, and are transported to Elturel in Avernus. What will they find in Avernus? Will they be able to save the people of Elturel? Tune in to find out.

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 1This is our 21st episode of our 3rd Campaign! Our players go through a bit of a training montage, working on skills, and feats as they wait for Xenion's upgrades and their armor upgrades to be finished. Then they discover a Deck of Cards with magical powers. Tune in to find out what happens!

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 1Welcome to episode 20 of our 3rd campaign! Our heroes have stepped in it this time. Zera has been bit by a Vampire, and now the Helldivers have to figure out how to save her and get rid of these powerful creatures of the night. Tune in to see what happens!

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 1It's our Nineteenth session for our 3rd campaign! Our players are in Beregost celebrating the towns holiday "The Illumination of the Quills" while they kill time before they start their grave robbing quest. What sort of festival is this "Illumination of Quills" and what will our party discover? Tune in to find out!

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 1Our Eighteenth session of our 3rd Campaign! Our players continue to explore Candlekeep and find some new interesting NPC's our the fort, and they manage to get their hands on a few jobs while they're there.

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 1This is the Seventeenth Session of our 3rd campaign! Our heroes finally make it to Candlekeep, and make a new ally once they enter. What awaits them inside, will they finally get the answers they're looking for? Does Jasper do something to piss of the guards? Tune in to find out!

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 1This is the sixteenth episode of our 3rd Campaign! Our heroes encounter some horrid dreams but quickly pick up and head toward Candlekeep. As they travel to Candlekeep something strange could be heard on the winds. What could it be, and is it dangerous? Tune in to find out!

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 1The Fifteenth Session of our 3rd campaign! Our heroes continue to travel back to Silmoreneth, the Elven village, to bring back Vaelion's corpse. They have a terrifying encounter, and a promise of death occurs. Will our heroes make it out alive? Tune in and find out!

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 1The fourteenth session of our 3rd campaign! Our players are on a Manhunt! Will they be able to find Vaelion and bring him to justice? What other things will the Helldivers discover? Tune in to find out!

Campaign 3 | Descent Into Avernus | Chapter 1The Thirteenth session of our 3rd Campaign! Our heroes, The Helldivers, wake to find breakfast has been prepared by the family of the child they saved. This wonderful breakfast is then broken up by a troubling death! Who died, and who killed this person? Find out by tuning in!