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YOUR KINGDOM IS FUCKED! Come join The Blade's Edge for their inaugural adventure across one of Dungeons and Dragons most beloved modules, Curse of Strahd. Dungeon Master Bryan Sammis | Instagram Kyle Beams | Instagram Trevor Christensen | Instagram Tommy McMillian | Instagram Kyle Girard | Instagram

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  1. Curse of Strahd Ep. 35: Finale + A New Dawn in Barovia Pt. 2

    Folks, we're finally here. The end of the line. All our efforts have led us to Castle Ravenloft. War wages outside, our allies fight tooth and nail against the legions of foes the Vampire Lord has set in their path. The task is simple - survive. Meanwhile, deep within the catacombs of the highly...

  2. Curse of Strahd Ep. 34: The Calm Before the Storm

    Hey everyone! Huge welcome to everyone joining on Patreon from Your Mom & Dad - we love to have ya here! We've got some huge news for you today - the campaign finale for Curse of Strahd has officially been recorded, and it's absolutely spectacular. We are so thrilled to drop Part 1 today, with…

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  3. Curse of Strahd Ep. 33: Momentum

    Last week on The Blade's Edge, while they dreamt across the Amber Temple, our heroes received numerous boons to aid in the battle against Strahd. Revitalized and emboldened with their newfound power, Call the Lightning sets their sights on Argynvostholt - the ancestral home of the legendary…

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  4. Curse of Strahd Ep. 32: Dreaming across the Amber Temple

    We're back for another episode within the Amber Temple, and today, our heroes find their minds entranced by strange powers that grant them blessings... at a cost... Slick new hairdos, super jacked bros, powerful emotional resonance with your GOD can you feel the heat coming off this episode? Call...

  5. Curse of Strahd Ep. 31: Into the Amber Temple

    Greetings adventurers! We back at it again with another eppie, and today, we're headed into the Amber Temple in pursuit of Strahd's secrets. It's dungeon crawl time, so get your snackies, bring out the horn of mead, chill out and pray that we survive to see the pale grey sky of Barovia once again...

  6. Curse of Strahd Ep. 30: The Tsolenka Pass

    In the last episode, Call the Lightning met up with Jimothy and Yoch'Sizzler, who took a cosmic glimpse into our minds and struck a deal with the party. We took a nice break and long rested before heading out to the Tsolenka Pass en route to the Amber Temple. There, a heinous creature guarded our...

  7. Curse of Strahd Ep. 29: Gazing into the Void

    Call the Lightning finally tracks down Jimothy at Lake Luna and learns what he’s been up to all these years. Turns out, he’s formed an unusual alliance with a mysterious creature beneath the lake, which we immediately renamed Yoch'Sizzler. The group shares stories, makes deals, and uncovers deep...

  8. Curse of Strahd Ep. 28: Ladies and Gentlemen. We got him.

    Call the Lightning picks up on the trail of the Mad Mage's lost belongings; his Staff and Spellbook. We make a pact not to side quest (challenge rating: impossible) and cruise out on another venture across the wilds of Barovia. Their journey leads to the the ultimate side-quest of them all as…

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  9. Curse of Strahd Ep. 27: The Mountain Man

    Following the demise of one of the members of Call the Lightning, the squad takes off with a new member in tow. Stal'Vedokh aka 'Doc', the Warforged Artificer with a penchant for murdering werewolves. Our crew makes their way back into the woods north of Lake Zarovich, heading East. Doc yearns…

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  10. Curse of Strahd Ep. 26: In Memoriam

    As one more soul is added to those left to linger within Barovia, Call The Lightning mourns. Von Richten introduces a new companion for the group, Stal Veh'dokh aka Doc, the Warforged Artillerist with a lust for slaughtering werewolves. CTL set out to look for the Mad Mage, and shit gets silly...

  11. Curse of Strahd Episode 25: Silver Bullets to the Heart

    A colossal explosion rings out from Von Richten's Tower, the wagon outside booby trapped to ward off would-be thieves. The blast echoes across the woods, and in the distance, the sound of wolves howling echo right back. Trapped in the tower, surrounded, Call the Lightning makes a bold decision…

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  12. Curse of Strahd Ep. 24: Back to the Woods

    Call The Lightning bravely sets off from Vallaki only to return half an hour later. Over at Bloodbath and Beyond, we're tempted to become Disciples of Steve, but resist. Maybe next time! Onward, to Von Richten's Tower!

  13. Curse of Strahd Ep. 23: Promises

    Call the Lightning has a moment to rest following the battle at the Lady Watcher's house. A celebration after a grueling brawl. A solo-mission in the rain. Alma promises a date with Yevgeni next time she comes back to the city. Call the Lightning begins to cultivate some semblance of optimism and...

  14. Curse of Strahd Ep. 22: Who Watches the Watcherhaus?

    The party finds themselves deep in the heart of Vallaki's corruption, tracking Lady Fiona Watcher to her estate after the chaos of the Festival of the Blazing Sun. Justice is in their hands, but their pursuit leads them straight into the depths of her cult’s ritual chamber—where a massive bone...

  15. Graveside Chat #3: Forging Jimothy

    Come take a break from the drama and terror for a silly fun time sesh w/ the gang as we chat about what's gone down so far. Later, we create the legendary Jimothy, our very missing friend and former student who is now certainly old as hell.

  16. Curse of Strahd Ep. 21: Aftermath of the Festival

    After a grueling battle with less casualties than anticipated, Call the Lightning reconciles with their actions. Lady Watcher is sowing discord in the name of Strahd, and we just can't stand for that. If we fight each other, Strahd wins - that's what she wanted. Amidst the drama and the faeries...

  17. Curse of Strahd Episode 20: Festival of the Blazing Sun

    20 eppies, that's big time folks. Hope you're continuing to enjoy the show. Blood and broken bones are abound in a battle that is gonna to be a banger. The Baron, Call the Lightning, The Watcher Family, Rictavio and Buttercup the Sabretooth Tiger - chaos ensues, the gang decides everyone sucks…

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  18. Episode 19: Bloodbath and Beyond

    Gryeeting Pyatrayeon Syubscribers. Hyappy Nyew Year! We hyope you're achievying all your dryeams this year, mayke 2025 your maysterpiece. This would bring us myuch hyappiness. Blinzky out. Thanks for hanging out with us as we reach episode 19, everyone! We're so glad to have your support, and you...

  19. Curse of Strahd Ep. 18: Heartbreaker at the Coffinmaker

    After learning that the Bones of Lathander had been sold by Yeska and Millivoj, the gang made their way to the Coffinmaker's shop. Inside, they find caskets with the name of each one of them engraved upon the lid. What horrors await us within?

  20. Curse of Strahd Ep. 17: Battle at the Church

    The battle against Strahd in the church heats up! Vicar Jim goes super saiyan, Alma stares down the Count, death saves are rolled as vampires surround us... this visit to Vellaki got hands!

  21. Episode 16: Call the Lightning

    Our squad, freshly assembled with Ireena Kolyana and Ismark the Lesser, travel the Count's Realm towards Vellaki. We ride towards a gate, pulled in our wagon by the two best boys Tenacious D. A supply-laden cart beyond a gate heads towards us from up the road. The gate opens and a certain servant...

  22. Curse of Strahd Ep. 15: Blood on the Vine

    The gang chugs some wine and ale with Ismark, we play a ton of poker hands and discuss our mutual disdain of Strahd von Zarovich.

  23. Curse of Strahd Ep. 14: Live, Laugh, Love, Lathander

    Once, he was Vesz'rak Baen'val, Acolyte of the Spider Mommy. Now, recently arisen as D'issan, our boy Tommy interrogates Dorru with the conviction of Lathander newest acolyte. Can the Light's freshest Paladin see into the blood-thirsting heart of this cursed man?

  24. Curse of Strahd Ep. 13: A New Dawn in Barovia

    There comes a struggle in every D&D player's life where what you want to do, what you have to do, and what the dice enable to you do collide in dramatic fashion. In our Battle at the Bonegrinder, our beloved Pointy Ear Gang had some of the highest highs, and the lowest lows of the campaign thus...

  25. Curse of Strahd Ep. 12: Old Bonegrinder

    After our long break and an extra silly session, the Pointy Ear Gang made their way through the woods, towards the windmill on the precipice, where the treasure foretold by the tarokka cards was said to be found. Enchanting pastries? Check. Gil making pasta? Check..? Some freaky grandmas? Triple...

  26. Curse of Strahd Ep. 11: A Reasonable Mad Mage

    Oh, we are soooo back. The Pointy Ear Gang experienced a temporary setback at the hands of the BBEG that torments every adventuring party - the notorious Demon Lord Sche'du'ling - and have escaped their dreaded clutches to bring you episode 11 of our Curse of Strahd campaign. The gang was...

  27. A Day in the Life of Demon Prince Graz'zt

    Today, we take another deep dive into the world of some of D&D's favorite villains. This time, Stardock gazes into the Abyss, towards Graz'zt, Demon Prince of Decadence, pleasure, and self-indulgence. What deliciously depraved desires does he have to show us... I'm sure he'd wouldn't be opposed…

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  28. A Day in the Life of Archdevil Bel

    Ever wondered what it would be like to play as a major DnD villain? Been curious about what a day in the life of these nefarious and evil creatures entails? With this new series we seek to answer those questions. First up, the Devil himself…well, more like A Devil. Bel, the Warlord of Avernus…

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  29. Curse of Strahd Ep. 10: The Ritual at Yester Hill

    The Blade's Edge celebrates 10 episodes with an absolute BANGER of a sesh coming in from our boys in Barovia, the Pointy Ear Gang. In our 10th episode, PEG has 10 rounds to stop the summoning of Wintersplinter. 60 seconds between life, or death... after decades of playing D&D this might just be…

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  30. Curse of Strahd Ep. 9: The Martikoz Family

    Welcome back one and all, we're here with Episode 9! We've reached over 400 downloads at this point and are so stoked to have y'all here supporting us. The Pointy Ear Gang is gaining momentum! Last week, the party met the Abbot, Gilmund discovered a fascinating new magic item, and Strahd made a...

  31. Graveside Chat #2

    We check in with Bryan, Kyle, and Tommy after our 8th episode! We've barely set foot in Barovia, and the doom & gloom hasn't yet stifled our spirits. Come on in from the cold and join us for another Graveside Chat as we talk Level 4, loot, playing in a grimdark campaign, and more!

  32. Curse of Strahd Ep. 8: Krezk

    Last week, through some Mad Max antics and the combined power of Tenacious D, the Pointy Ear Gang managed to escape the evil druids and the fucked up freaky trees! They delivered the booze to Krezk and earned some much needed rest. The next day, they received a tarot reading from Esmerelda, who...

  33. Curse of Strahd Ep. 7: Escape from The Wizards of Wine

    Last week, we took off from the gates of Krezk and headed towards The Wizards of Wine, hoping that a booze delivery would allow us entrance to the city and a well-earned night's rest. This don't quite go to plan as dangerous druids and persistent plant-folk assailed your Pointy Ear Gang....

  34. Curse of Strahd Ep. 6: The Wizards of Wine

    Last week, the Pointy Ear Gang made their way to the city gates of Krezk, seeking a reprieve from their harrowing nightmare over the last 24 hours. The city watch wanted no part of their shit, and the Burgermaster would only let them in if they did a good old fashioned Booze Run for the town....

  35. Curse of Strahd Ep. 5: Welcome to Barovia

    Welcome back one and all for another episode of Curse of Strahd! Last week was definitely traumatizing, and we hope you'll forgive our Gil Graves one day. Will we ever emotionally recover from this, or will we fall deeper into despair? Our brave party meets Strahd von Zarovich himself, and makes...

  36. Curse of Strahd Ep. 4: Death House, Finale

    After almost a month off recording, we got back to it this weekend, and finished out the legendary Death House. No rust needed to be scraped off, but some blood-soaked blades certainly did... In the first 3 episodes, our party survived encounters with poltergeists, ghouls, wolves and wriggling...

  37. Graveside Chat #1

    Goooood day to all our ghouls, ghosts, gremlins and freaky lil' guys, we're back this week with a special interlude episode coming hot off the heels of Episode 3! Our boys have braved the the Death House, gotten just a littttle lucky, and uncovered some gnarly secrets. Delving deeper into the...

  38. Curse of Strahd Ep. 3: Death House Pt. 2

    Greetings to all our goblins, gremlins, geists and ghosts... we're back with the next part of the notorious Death House! Last time (on Dragon Ball Z) The Pointy Ear Gang made their way through the woods, through the fog, the mist, and the gloom. They arrived on the other side, and were greeted by...

  39. Curse of Strahd Ep. 2: Death House Pt. 1

    Greetings to all you ghouls, goblins, ghasts and gargoyles... last week, our intrepid adventurers met up in a tavern and met some of the major players in the region - The Zhentarim, The Harpers, the Lord of the Lions or Lord's Alliance? Who's to say! All I know is, we love Vesz'rak and he must be...

  40. Curse of Strahd Ep. 1: Daggerford

    Greetings, you ghouls, goblins, ghasts and gargoyles.. it's finally time for The Blade's Edge to take their first heartbeats in an actual-play D&D adventure, the legendary module Curse of Strahd. Our journey begins in the town of Daggerford, on the outskirts of Waterdeep, and you better believe...

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YOUR KINGDOM IS FUCKED!

Come join The Blade's Edge for their inaugural adventure across one of Dungeons and Dragons most beloved modules, Curse of Strahd.

Dungeon Master Bryan Sammis | Instagram

Kyle Beams | Instagram

Trevor Christensen | Instagram

Tommy McMillian | Instagram

Kyle Girard | Instagram

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