Top of the Round
by White Raven Studios
Welcome to Top of the Round! An original actual play Dungeons and Dragons adventure set in the dark, mysterious world of Ishnar. What happens when a naive druid, a mysterious drow elf, and an orphaned monk are roped into becoming mailmen for a goddess?Rated Explicit for language, violence, some horror themes, and suggested adult content.
Episodes
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B01E01 - God's Chosen Preview
A young girl that has fallen from Grace and an ethereal stranger hunting for what he lost navigate the lands of Ishnar; shaped by a thousand years of conflict and turmoil. TW: Child endangerment, violence, death WARNING: THIS IS ONLY HALF OF THE FIRST EPISODE. TO LISTEN TO THE WHOLE THING,...
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New Feed Redirect
Oh hey, we have a shiny new home for C2! Be sure to like and subscribe, and we'll see you there! DIRECT LINKS HERE: SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7udjOuTB2BqReXvcykbF5j PODCHASER: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/top-of-the-round-paradigm-5664582 APPLE PODCASTS:...
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An Even Briefer History by Korvalis Blackwood: Part 2
Join us for a trip down C1 memory lane in his series of clips we have taken from the entirety of C1. Enjoy the laughs, the tears, the hilarity, the insanity, and the twisty twisty lore. C2 is JUST around the corner.. but C1 still has a lot to give. This is part 2 of 2! ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW...
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An Even Briefer History by Korvalis Blackwood: Part 1
Join us for a trip down C1 memory lane in his series of clips we have taken from the entirety of C1. Enjoy the laughs, the tears, the hilarity, the insanity, and the twisty twisty lore. C2 is JUST around the corner.. but C1 still has a lot to give. This is part 1 of 2! ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW...
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C2 Reveal: Synopsis
We are proud to present our official Campaign 2 synopsis for Top of the Round: Paradigm. In the wake of technological advances, an anti-magic religion rises to power. With the world in upheaval, a young girl with a bounty on her head and abilities she doesn't understand collides with a mysterious...
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C2 Reveal: World Map
Another reveal! Welcome to the world map for Campaign 2! I'm sure nothing weird is going on here. Definitely nothing has changed drastically. You should definitely not stare at this and panic. Check it out on any of our socials or on our website at https://www.totrpodcast.com/world.html#/! And…
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C2 Reveal: Logo
SURPRISE, TOTS! WE HAVE A NEW LOGO BY THE GREAT AND MIGHTY GRANT BAUMGARTNER! Check it out on ANY of our social medias or Discord! GO SEE! LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK! CHECK OUT GRANT BAUMGARTNER, OUR AMAZING ARTIST! https://grantbtw.wixsite.com/grantbaumgartner https://www.instagram.com/grantbtw/...
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C1 Pop Quiz: Nikki & Jordache
Kenon attempts to get his revenge by asking US C1 questions... who did it better?! ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson Twitter/X and Bluesky: Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish/mrfugufish Jordache Richardson @jdash24 Nikki Ri @thenikkiri Website:...
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C1 Pop Quiz: Kenon
Nikki and Jordache torture Kenon with a small series of C1 lore questions to see if C2 has truly taken over his brain yet. ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson Twitter/X and Bluesky: Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish/mrfugufish Jordache Richardson...
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Beginner's Guide: Pathfinder
Despite the fact that we are heavily homebrewed, we are covering the basics of Pathfinder 2E since that is the foundation for Campaign 2. ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson Twitter/X and Bluesky: Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish/mrfugufish…
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C2 Paradigm: An Inside Look
Join us as we answer a few burning questions about C2! Look inside for the inside look! ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson Twitter/X and Bluesky: Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish/mrfugufish Jordache Richardson @jdash24 Nikki Ri @thenikkiri…
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Introducing: Clover Barrows
Continuing our C2 specials - here's a look at the other main character for Campaign 2, Clover Barrows. ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson Twitter/X and Bluesky: Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish Jordache Richardson @jdash24 Nikki Ri @thenikkiri...
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Introducing: Varien Tyris
Dive back into Ishnar with our first look at one of our main characters for Campaign 2, Varien Tyris. ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson Twitter/X and Bluesky: Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish Jordache Richardson @jdash24 Nikki Ri @thenikkiri...
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Reverie
Every time Wrath closes their eyes, it gets harder to open them again. WARNING: HEAVY HEAVY SPOILERS FOR C1. DO NOT READ BELOW THIS LINE OR LISTEN IF NOT CAUGHT UP WITH C1. Sorry not sorry dropping this with 0 warning. CW: feels. extreme violence. death. Written, produced, and sound designed by...
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Campaign 1 AMA: Grilltopia
Welcome to the final campaign 1 AMA! In this AMA we answer your burning questions, laugh far too much, and sprinkle just a littttlleee about C2. Thank you so much for your questions, and enjoy! ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson Kenon…
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Campaign 1 Acknowledgements
Where do we even begin? We are so beyond grateful for all the support you have given us over the last 4 years - through the ups and downs, through the good times, the weird times, and the rough times. We have a lot of people to thank for this accomplishment, and we wanted you to know how much we...
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Campaign 1 Epilogue: What Follows
Join us as we discuss what occurred in the span of 5-10 years after Campaign 1. ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING (C) by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson JOIN US IN OUR DISCORD FOR OUR CAMPAIGN 1 ENDING EVENTS! Tuesday, June 20th at 6 PM CST - CAMPAIGN 1 EPILOGUE LISTEN…
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B05E203 - Rebirth
When all feels lost, how do you move forward? TW: Death, gore, body horror, distrubing visuals, grief, PTSD, violence, suicidal ideations, mentions of prostitution, blood, corpses Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz, Brad, and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW...
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B05E202 - Hollow
What falls cannot always be recovered, what is taken cannot always be reclaimed. CW: grief, suicide, PTSD, self-harm, torture, blood, violence Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz, Brad, and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound...
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B05E201 - Sacrifice
Sacrifices must be made as true intentions are revealed. CW: Body horror, mutilation, death, grief, violence, torture, blood, gore Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz, Brad, and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by...
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B05E200 - A Promise Kept
Victory, seemingly in reach, pulls further away and pushes everyone to their limits. CW: incredible violence, fear Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Kenon Pearce and Nikki...
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B05E199 - Knocking on Death's Door
No more talking, no more running, and no more hiding. The time to put everything on the line is now. CW: Incredible violence, suffering, death, fear Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound...
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B05E198 - Last Goodbyes
As tensions rise, a deal is struck that will forever reshape the future of Ishnar. CW: Mentions of child abuse Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Jordache and Nikki Richardson Kenon...
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B05E197 - Enemy of my Enemy
As things spiral out of control, Chaz finds himself in the position of facing it alone, or making a risky alliance. CW: Mentions of suicide and child abuse Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce...
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B05E196 - It Follows
Chaz and Davron attempt to lead Envy from the escaping refugees; as Talice and Zek'kar's demons catch up to them. Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Kenon Pearce and Nikki...
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B05E195 - Unsealed
With the monastery's safety in question, Chaz and Talice discover that there are multiple sinister threats moving against the displaced refugees. Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound...
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B05E194 - Birds Eye View
Chaz continues his intense face off with Vaal'kar, while Talice uses a new skill to interpret the unfolding events in and around Kraken's Breach. CW: Disturbing images, gore, torture, abuse Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally…
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B05E193 - The Burden of a Title
Every stride towards salvation seems to lead closer to damnation. CW: Disturbing images, gore, torture, abuse Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Jordache and Nikki Richardson...
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B05E192 - Up in Flames
While the group still mourns, death and destruction spreads across Ishnar like a wildfire. CW: Grief, death, PTSD, creepy images, gore, intense violence Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce…
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B05E191 - Last Flight
With danger lurking around every corner, new information comes to light, and difficult decisions must be made. CONTENT WARNING: Death, grief, PTSD, suicidal ideations Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by...
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B05E190 - True Resurrection
Chaz attempts to restore what was lost as Talice fights against her own thoughts... CONTENT WARNING: Death, grief, blood, PTSD Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Kenon…
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B05E189 - The Price of Victory
The path to the gate is finally clear, but what was lost remains to be seen. CONTENT WARNING: Death, grief, blood Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Nikki Richardson Kenon...
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B05E188 - Glutton for Punishment
With the gate looming ahead, only one thing stands in the way of its destruction... But at what cost? CONTENT WARNING: Gory/gross depictions and intense violence and injury, PTSD Kenon Pearce as DM and Simon and Everyone Else Jordache Richardson as Chaz, Brad, and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice...
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B05E187 - I See You
In Granite Bluff, more is found than sought, and the path to the gate becomes clear. CONTENT WARNING: PTSD, medical issues/depictions of grave injuries, death, horror themes Kenon Pearce as DM and Simon and Everyone Else Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally...
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B05E186 - The Way of the Dragon
Chaz investigates what has become of the Ocean's Soul before the group begins their search for Aika. CONTENT WARNING: PTSD, death Kenon Pearce as DM and Simon and Everyone Else Jordache Richardson as Chaz Nikki Richardson as Talice ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by...
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B05E185 - Severed Connections
In their final hours before heading out, the group makes several immense decisions that cannot be undone. Kenon Pearce as DM and Simon and Everyone Else Jordache Richardson as Chaz Nikki Richardson as Talice ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Nikki Richardson Our...
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B05E184 - Oceans 1
Avari unintentionally becomes hyper-aware of the world around her before the group proceeds with a dangerous task. Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Kenon Pearce and Nikki Richardson...
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B05E183 - Of Moose and Men
Kenon Pearce as DM and Simon Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing by Kenon Pearce and Nikki Richardson Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish Jordache Richardson @jdash24 Nikki Ri @thenikkiri Website:...
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B05E182 - Checking Out
After Chaz's horrifying discovery, the group rushes to warn those in Envy's path. Kenon Pearce as DM and Simon Jordache Richardson as Chaz, Serif, and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and by Jordache and Nikki Richardson Kenon...
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B05E181 - Soul Survivor
The fates of those left behind are discovered before returning to Kraken's Breach in a race against time... for time. Kenon Pearce as DM and Simon Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and by Kenon...
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How the Goblin Stole Yismas
Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese?! Cheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese! (Happy Holidays and Merry Yismas!) WRITTEN by Nikki Richardson Adapted by Jordache and Kenon Sound Design and Editing by Nikki Richardson VOICED BY FIZBIT by Kenon Pearce RINGO by Kenon Pearce ZEK'KAR by Kenon Pearce CHAZ by Jordache…
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B05E180 - Dead End
Chaz and Avari arrive at the conspiracy and face the dangers that lurk in the shadows as they attempt to reunite with their companions. Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and by Jordache...
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B05E179 - Green with Envy
Chaz moves quickly to uncover what has transpired in the Evergrove while Talice takes matters into her own hands. Kenon Pearce as DM and Simon Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as Talice and Sally ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and by Jordache…
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B05E178 - Worst Responders
Overwhelmed by current events, Chaz suddenly realizes that those left behind in Typhoon's Landing are in imminent danger. Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and by Jordache and Nikki...
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B05E177 - Forbidden
Secrets are revealed and sins repaid as Talice, Zek'kar, and Chaz pursue an audience with Emry. CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING: Grief, PTSD Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and by Jordache…
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B05E176 - Convergence
The harder you try to prevent something, the more likely it is to come to pass. CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING: Violence, Trauma, PTSD Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and by Jordache and…
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B05E175 - Regret
Tensions rise in Typhoon's Landing as Chaz tracks down Talice. CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING: Suicidal ideations, grief Kenon Pearce as DM Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Serif Nikki Richardson as Talice ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and by Jordache and Nikki Richardson...
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B05E174 - Flashpoint
Talice attempts to make sense of, and cope with, recent events... while Chaz attempts to pick up the pieces. CONTENT/TRIGGER WARNING: Abuse, grief, trauma, alcoholism, suicidal ideations, PTSD Kenon Pearce as DM, Simon, and Various NPCs Jordache Richardson as Chaz and Brad Nikki Richardson as...
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A Very TotR Halloween Special
Halloween at the Evergrove is in full swing, but someone forgot the candy. Can Talice and Chaz save the day before it's too late? HAPPY HALLOWEEN! WRITTEN BY: Jordache Richardson PRODUCED BY: Nikki Richardson CAST: Jordache Richardson as Chaz Kenon Pearce as Squall Nikki Richardson as Talice and...
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Talking Down with Brad Report
Join Brad Report for this exclusive EYE-OPENING interview with the one and only Remph... before.. well, he's gone. Stay tuned for Book 5, our final book, starting November 7th! ISHNAR/KALCRIN HOMEBREW SETTING by Kenon Pearce Sound editing and design by Nikki Richardson Kenon Pearce @mr_fugufish...
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Welcome to Top of the Round! An original actual play Dungeons and Dragons adventure set in the dark, mysterious world of Ishnar. What happens when a naive druid, a mysterious drow elf, and an orphaned monk are roped into becoming mailmen for a goddess?Rated Explicit for language, violence, some horror themes, and suggested adult content.
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