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Four Orbs - A D&D Podcast

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A Dungeons and Dragons 5e (fifth edition) actual play podcast with a story written and produced by Dave Cole. Dave has been building and developing his custom Dungeons and Dragons world for over fifteen years. There have been many name changes, map revisions, complex campaigns, and players throughout the decade, but he has finally settled in on the current world layout and wants to share it with you! Strap on your boots, sharpen your blades, and charge in with the cast of the Four Orbs as they take on the World of Aesis!

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Episodes

  1. EP 122 Bite the Spear - Part 1 - Act V: Where Twilight Wanes

    After the fight with Mestic and confirming the Shadow Well is closed, our adventurers look for the quickest way back to Mithron. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon -...

  2. EP 121 Fear the Elements - Part 4 - Act V: Where Twilight Wanes

    Mestic has been summoned and removed from Keth. Mestic will protect the Shadow Well at all costs. Will our adventurers survive another encounter with Mestic? SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit -...

  3. EP 120 Fear the Elements - Part 3 - Act V: Where Twilight Wanes

    Trekking through the Eslin Mountains, what will our heroes find at the top of Necral Mountain once they get there? There's clues in our podcast feed, that's for sure! Get your reminder today on Four Orbs! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram -...

  4. EP 119 Fear the Elements - Part 2 - Act V: Where Twilight Wanes

    Our heroes teleport to Athern! From there they do some shopping, attempt diplomacy to make new allies, and then venture off into the Eslin Mountains. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit…

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  5. EP 118 Fear the Elements - Part 1 - Act V: Where Twilight Wanes

    The aftermath of the battle in the Crimson Court was horrifying. But now plans have to be made. The Crimson Command attempts to prepare Aesis for war. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit…

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  6. Cut Scene! Complicated Plan

    Vorin receives a gift from Rhatha. Rhatha receives power from Vorin. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fourorbs dcolemusic additional incomplete...

  7. EP 117 Old Sins Cast Long Trials - Part 6 - Act V: Where Twilight Wanes

    The trial was a ruse, and now a battle takes place in Gamor once again. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fourorbs CAST Dave Cole - DM and Producer…

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  8. EP 116 Old Sins Cast Long Trials - Part 5 - Act V: Where Twilight Wanes

    The trial has begun. What testimonies and evidence will surprise our heroes? What stance can they take to keep Finch out of prison? Or even worse, from being executed? SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit -...

  9. EP 115 Old Sins Cast Long Trials - Part 4 - Act V: Where Twilight Wanes

    Our heroes continue meeting with judges, Finch meets with one, and the trial begins. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fourorbs CAST Dave Cole - DM...

  10. EP 114 Old Sins Cast Long Trials - Part 3 - Act V: Where Twilight Wanes

    Our heroes meet with the judges, and Finch gives testimony. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fourorbs CAST Dave Cole - DM and Producer - Instagram...

  11. EP 113 Old Sins Cast Long Trials - Part 2 - Act V: Where Twilight Wanes

    The journey to Gamor is a long one from The Universal Library in Somar, but we get there in today's episode. How will the Crimson Command react to Finch turning himself in? Find out today on Four Orbs! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram -...

  12. EP 112 Old Sins Cast Long Trials - Part 1 - Act V: Where Twilight Wanes

    Our adventurers regroup and plan their next steps in their journey. What will they do now that they have all four orbs? SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon -...

  13. EP 111 Prequel Part 2 - Act V: Where Twilight Wanes

    The three Wizard's Rainbow mages have been sent through the Chaos Portal! What will they find? Will Elio's gauntlets work? What is attacking them? Find out today on Four Orbs! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit -...

  14. EP 110 Prequel Part 1 - Act V: Where Twilight Wanes

    The final act begins today! We start our final season of the campaign with three wizards who graduated from Wigistry University years ago. They are now a part of the Wizard's Rainbow and have been summoned to the now accessible, ancient city of Saravale in Mithron. They are to meet Chism Rism…

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  15. ACT 4: A Break in Time - Out of Character

    Q&A session with the crew! We answer your questions about the story of Act 4: A Break in Time! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fourorbs CAST Dave...

  16. Cut Scene! Library Heights

    Two scribes find the mess left behind at the Universal Library when they return from a lengthy vacation. Thank you to Mike and Adam of the Multiclass Theater podcast for filling in for the two roles as our scribes! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram -...

  17. Cut Scene! Taking Back Control

    Velmir reports back to Vorin in the throne room in Grixolis. He once again brings troubling news of Heltrone and the book. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon -...

  18. EP 109 Shadow at the End of the Tunnel - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Finch has returned to his timeline, but has fallen into a trap. Our heroes face a familiar villain. A being made of darkness and shadow. What is this villain's intentions behind this trap? Find out today on Four Orbs! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram -...

  19. Holiday Special - The Frost Lord Cometh

    It is time to save the Holiday Planes! Will The Frost Lord win with his Office tactics or will our heroes finally end the danger cursing the Holiday Planes? SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit -...

  20. EP 108 Four Dwarves Down - Part 2 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Finch has a new crew to help him find the last orb. But what obstacles are in their way on this journey? SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fourorbs...

  21. EP 107 Four Dwarves Down - Part 1 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Finch arrives in another place and time. This time he finds dimwitted dwarves to rely on. Can he work with these dwarves to find the final orb or will he be trapped in this time and place forever? Find out today on Four Orbs! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram -...

  22. Thanksgiving Special - Turkey Town

    Our heroes have been summoned again! This time, they must cook a feast for the Gobblefolk of Turkey Town or be trapped in the Thanksgiving Plane forever! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit -...

  23. EP 106 A Finch Out of Water - Part 7 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    After a bright flash of light and the warmth of a healing spell, our prisoners may have just met their saviors. How will the escape from Bantrik's dungeon end for these prisoners? SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit -...

  24. EP 105 A Finch Out of Water - Part 6 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Far in the mountain range north of Somar, a town called Nethermire rest in a deep valley. Up on the peak of a mountain surrounding it, a castle casts a shadow onto the town. A shadow of corruption and greed. Lord Bantrik terrorizes the citizens of Nethermire in search for a cure to his mortality....

  25. Halloween Special - #NoDuddin

    Our heroes are called to the Holiday Planes once again to help defend against the corrupted leaders. And this fiery enemy seems to have returned from the dead... SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit -...

  26. EP 104 A Finch Out of Water - Part 5 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Finch and his new elven companions head towards a beam of light in the distance of green and blue swirl. What will they find as they head deeper into this forest? SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit -...

  27. EP 103 A Finch Out of Water - Part 4 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Finch has found his way back into a planar jump. This time, he ends up in even more unfamiliar land with vibrant colors in the sky. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon -...

  28. EP 102 A Finch Out of Water - Part 3 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    What happened with our new adventurers? Did the ancient sand dungler kill them all? I hope not! There is treasure that still needs to be found in the dunes! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit -...

  29. EP 101 A Finch Out of Water - Part 2 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    The future!? Finch finds himself over one hundred years in the future, and it looks like his only hope of getting out of this desert is to tag along with this rag tag group of treasure hunters. Where will this map lead them? SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram -...

  30. EP 100 A Finch Out of Water - Part 1 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Finch finds himself in the middle of a desert all alone. Where has he found himself? Find out today on Four Orbs! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon -...

  31. EP 99 Ignorance Was Bliss - Part 3 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    After the fight with The Collector, our heroes venture into the still standing Universal Library. What will they find hiding in the back of the library after the adventure of this act's prequel? Find out today on Four Orbs! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram -...

  32. EP 98 Ignorance Was Bliss - Part 2 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Our heroes finally face The Collector, the attacker on The Universal Library from the Act 4 Prequel and it proves to be quite the challenge. How will our adventurers fair against this minion of Vorin's? SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram -...

  33. EP 97 Ignorance Was Bliss - Part 1 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Our adventurers trek to the top of the mountain and find a scene familiar to our listeners. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fourorbs CAST Dave…

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  34. EP 96 Headed On Up There - Part 7 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Our adventurers arrive to the city of Somar! Outside the city walls, they find a peculiar general store attached to the Pedestrian to Equestrian and get roped into a tri-weekly event in the city for some extra gold! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram -...

  35. EP 95 Headed On Up There - Part 6 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    The group has found themselves in a predicament as they are ambushed by gnolls on the road to Somar! Will they escape the North Carlen Forest unharmed? Find out today on Four Orbs! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit -...

  36. EP 94 Headed On Up There - Part 5 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Our adventurers meet up with Rico to give him the news about the slaad attack on his lumber mill. Then they continue north on their long journey to Somar. What else will they find in the days ahead of their journey? What danger lingers in the countryside of Heltrone's Blade? Find out today on…

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  37. EP 93 Headed On Up There - Part 4 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Outside the town of Djon at Rico's Lumbermill, the group investigates the recent slaad attack tracking where the creatures came from into the forest. Find out what they find on today's episode! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram…

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  38. EP 92 Headed On Up There - Part 3 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    On day 9 of our adventurer's journey north to Somar, they stop in the town of Djon. They find a community board in the town square and try and pick up some side jobs for some extra gold. But danger seems to lurk at every turn. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram -...

  39. EP 91 Headed On Up There - Part 2 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Finally leaving Chandellon, our adventurers check out the countryside on the road to Somar. What will they find? Will they get distracted? Of course they will... SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit -...

  40. EP 90 Headed On Up There - Part 1 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Our adventurers finally get back together and discuss their separate questlines and what has happened to them over the last couple days. And after some heavy discussion decide on a direction for their search of the blue orb. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram -...

  41. Easter Special - Curse on the Bramblepatch

    The Realm of Eggs is in need of the heroes' assistance, so they have been summoned to take on Hairy Hare Dare! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon -...

  42. EP 89 A Gold Herring - Part 3 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Astra and Keth search for Quor Ravenest. Finch and Felamyr hunt the murderer Grant Corder. Dorith faces Loric. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon -...

  43. EP 88 A Gold Herring - Part 2 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    Dorith wakes up in a strange, wet place. Astra and Keth discover more about Astra's powers. Finch and Felamyr chase a familiar face through the streets of Chandellon. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit -...

  44. EP 87 A Gold Herring - Part 1 - Act IV: A Break in Time

    A week after the attack on The Crimson Keep in Chandellon, our adventurers wake up from recovery. Dorith heads out to catch the festival. Astra receives a letter from the Sovereign Archon. Finch checks out the crumbled keep. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram -...

  45. EP 86 Prequel - Act IV: A Break in Time

    For the start of Act 4, A Break in Time, four Aesians have been recruited to become acolytes of The Universal Library. They will eventually become members of The Monks of Time and assist with archiving the magically duplicated books of Aesis to maintain an archive of every book that has ever...

  46. Holiday Special - Carol of the Four Bells

    The Holiday Planes are in danger! First flooding, and now a blizzard?! What will our heroes do? Join Ornament, Gingerbread Man, The Grinch and his dog, Snow Miser, Rudolph, and John McCain in today's episode of Four Orbs! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram -...

  47. ACT 3: The Law of the Land - Out of Character

    Q&A session with the crew! We answer your questions about the story of Act 3: The Law of the Land! SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/fourorbs CAST...

  48. Cut Scene! Shadowgarden

    Velmir reports back to Vorin in the throne room in Grixolis. He brings troubling news and the two villains plot their next moves. SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs Patreon -...

  49. Missing Links - The Equilibrium

    Today's episode is a scripted audio drama. We finish the tale and adventure of Ziv Reinhold with the ritual of powering the orbs. Will this bring Aesis the dawn of a new age? Or a cataclysm? Find out today on Four Orbs! Special thanks and credits are needed for this one. Story by Dave Cole Script...

  50. EP 85 Their Wait in Gold - Part 3 - Act III: The Law of the Land

    Trapped! With an imposter leading them to the top of a tall keep, our adventurers attempt to escape! But what waits for them on their exit? Has this adventuring party met their end? SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter - https://twitter.com/FourOrbs Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fourorbs/?hl=en Reddit -...

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A Dungeons and Dragons 5e (fifth edition) actual play podcast with a story written and produced by Dave Cole. Dave has been building and developing his custom Dungeons and Dragons world for over fifteen years. There have been many name changes, map revisions, complex campaigns, and players throughout the decade, but he has finally settled in on the current world layout and wants to share it with you! Strap on your boots, sharpen your blades, and charge in with the cast of the Four Orbs as they take on the World of Aesis!

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How many episodes does Four Orbs - A D&D Podcast have?

Four Orbs - A D&D Podcast has 151 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 13, 2023.

What is Four Orbs - A D&D Podcast about?

A Dungeons and Dragons 5e (fifth edition) actual play podcast with a story written and produced by Dave Cole. Dave has been building and developing his custom Dungeons and Dragons world for over fifteen years. There have been many name changes, map revisions, complex campaigns, and players...

How often does Four Orbs - A D&D Podcast release new episodes?

Four Orbs - A D&D Podcast publishes every two weeks, based on its 151 episodes since October 2016.

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