Rise of the Runelords

So you've finished Rise of the Runelords, but still want to listen to more of our content. First and foremost thank you kindly!  If you are looking for more, our next project is...   Welcome to Bug City Blues - a Shadowrun Sixth-World Edition Actual Play Podcast. We have Clinton as River Bear.We have Alex as Pancetta.We have Nathan as Lockdown.We have Nikole as Moira.We have Chris as Lester Moore.And I am Connor - I'll be running the show this time around. This episode is meant to serve as an introduction to the Shadowrun universe.  We discuss briefly who we will be playing, what the setting of the game will be, and then take a deep dive into finding out what we've missed in the almost 40 years of content made between the creation of the game and the start of our project.  We simply don't have enough time to get into everything (sorry, Halley's comet aficionados) but this episode should serve to prepare you for the wild, futuristic dystopia of 2080's Chicago.  We only get into the weeds once or twice about The A Team and what devices should sing to you in the future!  Please stay tuned for more updates - the show is currently in pre-production and looking to begin releasing around Q3 2023.  Eager to share your thoughts?  Did we get something wrong?  Just want to join the conversation?  Join our discord below to become a part of our growing community! Discord: https://discord.gg/J5ps2hdk Disclaimer: Shadowrun is a trademark and intellectual property owned by The Topps Company Inc. Bug City Blues is not officially endorsed by The Topps Company Inc.  Please support the official product! If you are ready to move on and listen to the story, you can also hear Episode 1 of our Actual Play podcast Bug City Blues at the following link: https://omny.fm/shows/clinton-s-core-classics/the-fool-1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Bug City Blues - a Shadowrun Sixth-World Edition Actual Play Podcast.Now with 100% less copywritten music! We have Clinton as River Bear.We have Alex as Pancetta.We have Nathan as Lockdown.We have Nikole as Moira.We have Chris as Lester Moore.And I am Connor - I'll be running the show this time around. We have our own feed you can find on most podcatchers (iTunes, Spotify and Amazon) - Let us know if we missed your platform of choice and I'll see about getting it added!  We discuss briefly who we will be playing before diving headfirst into the game! Our players will each receive the call to adventure and get a chance to introduce themselves to one another.  Please stay tuned for more updates - the show is currently in pre-production and looking to begin releasing around Q3 2023.  Eager to share your thoughts?  Did we get something wrong?  Just want to join the conversation?  Join our discord below to become a part of our growing community! Discord: https://discord.gg/J5ps2hdk Disclaimer: Shadowrun is a trademark and intellectual property owned by The Topps Company Inc. Bug City Blues is not officially endorsed by The Topps Company Inc.  Please support the official product!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:Win or lose, this is the end. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesLeaving HomeAncient RiteCorruptionStormfrontClash DefiantBirch RunBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Leaving for ValhallaDungeons and DragpnsBy Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The gang learns that they might have been making things a whole lot worse the entire time.  After reviewing their spells, loot and life goals the crew finishes their pre-fight check and gets ready to save the world.Aristotle has the whole list.  Hugo performs a Tympanostomy.  Reetin attempts to destroy.  Vrasken can spare the spell slots. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesNight CaveCrusade - Heavy IndustryBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Melodic InterludeLeaving for Valhallaby Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:Avaxiel, The Most High Ceoptra, and whatever tricks they may have hiding up their sleeves is all that stands between our heroes and the ultimate fight for the fate of Golarion.  Blades will clash, spells will splash, and armor classes will be conveniently misinterpereted as the Warriors of Light scramble to defeat these two fierce foes.  Will our heroes be able to fell these fiends, or have they finally met their match?Aristotle throws some spells away.  Hugo has to finish the job.  Reetin breaks the bat.  Vrasken does a spin.  Clinton cheats some more, makes the editor all upset. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesInexorableStormfrontWe Got TroubleBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Most High Ceoptra and her cohorts stand between our heroes and the ultimate fight.  But beings other than the forces of the Runelord of Greed have unsettled business with the Warriors of Light.  Can our heroes thin down their numbers before becoming overwhelmed?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle is messing around.  Hugo looks for protection.  Reetin bursts through the wall.  Vrasken is terrifying. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesThe EscalationRising TideExotic BattleBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The diligent job of checking all the doors comes to a screeching halt when a furious force from beyond gets the jump on our heroes.  And then everything goes off script from there.Aristotle is in danger.  Hugo smites.  Reetin's a magic.  Vrasken hogs all the stoneskin.  Clinton is feeling the pressure. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesRising TideStoneworld BattleExotic BattleGloom HorizonMoorlandCognitive DissonanceBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light backtrack to the next wing of the Pinnacle of Avarice.  The Eastern chambers of the tower contain many small cells that reek of Giant. But what other dangers may lurk in the darkness between our heroes and the king of the castle?  What lies in store for our heroes as they delve deeper still?  Tune in now to find out! Aristotle takes a stab at it.  Hugo thinks walking is for chumps.  Reetin can't see anything.  Vrasken puts in the effort. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesLeaving HomeLegend of OneIntuit256By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The gang finds a good boy.Aristotle is the artist.  Hugo is healing and moving.  Reetin learns more about Magic.  Vrasken fights for love. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCrusade - Heavy IndustryCold JourneyInexorableBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light reconcile with their ever shifting alignment in their own personal ways before proceeding ever deeper into the tower of Karzoug before meeting a strange, heavy door covered in slithering serpentine runes.Aristotle is high.  Hugo has seen this before.  Reetin gets mad.  Vrasken is depressed. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCrusade - Heavy IndustryThe House of LeavesClash DefiantIntuit256By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light have the defeated the daemon nestled deep within the pinnacle of Avarice.  A brief respite from combat allows our heroes to catch their breath and reassess the situation before proceeding forward.  But more lethal threats yet await the group within the lair of the Runelord of Greed.  They will need to keep their senses about them and their heads on a swivel to keep a step ahead of the forces of evil.  And would somebody shut off those alarms already?!Aristotle brought the incense.  Hugo plans to renovate.  Reetin is there also.  Vrasken banishes.  Clinton desperately tries to time-out the parties buffs.  He also does this thing where he punishes Alex for being in the process of making a decision, and then makes a ruling specifically to be in disagreement with a player.  This is real shitty behavior and I regret not calling him on the spot for it.  Don't let your DMs be jerks, players! Music Credits: The Curtain RisesAncient Mystery Waltz VivaceI Can Feel It ComingShamanisticExotic BattleBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light take a well earned breather to try and lick their wounds and reassess their situation.   After one of the gang moves forward at the specific protests of another, the party will have to deal with a massive threat while being both split up and injured from the previous battle.  Will they be able to gather their senses in time to best this feral foe, or will our heroes see to feed these otherworldly forces?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle is being cautious.  Hugo is being helpful.  Reetin is in a hurry.  Vrasken squeezes through. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesGloom HorizonBig DrummingInexorableGathering DarknessFire PreludeBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cloud of Ucky Yuckiness THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light continue to take advantage of illusion magics to ruin the tactics of the Runelord of Greed's defenders.  Fierce, towering abominations stand between our heroes progressing further trough the pinnacle of Avarice.  Their bite may be worse than their bark, but it's the smell that I really can't stand.  Magics will be slung and swords will be swung - our heroes will need to defeat these foes if they wish to reach Karzoug.Aristotle touches it.  Hugo stinks up the room.  Reetin recalls past deaths.  Vrasken recalls past lives. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCognitive DissonanceStoneworld BattleArcanePhantom from SpaceBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light have been greeted by the guardians to the entrance of the Pinnacle of Avarice.  Giant infantry, spellcasting specialists and the Runelord of Greeds own champion have yet to defeat our heroes, but yet more forces lie in wait for any intruders foolish enough to tresspass.  Shall our heroes continue to succeed against the forces of greed, or will they meet their doom at the throat of the world?  Tune in to find out!  By the way Clinton is cheating a lot in this episode - Karzoug gets way too many prepared actions, gets away with seeing magic effects.  Things are given surprise rounds when they shouldn't get them.  Real ameteur behavior.  Everyone boo Clinton on your own time.Aristotle uses his weapon.  Hugo is the healer.  Reetin is a Barbarian.  Vrasken gets offended. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesThe ComplexHand Balance ReduxNight CaveLasting HopeMorgana RidesBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light were in a dangerous situation.  Quickly being surrounded by fierce opponents, Vrasken manages to save the party with some quick thinking and a dimensional step.  Now, with the threats continuing to advance towards our heroes, the Warriors of Light will need to unleash everything in their arsenal to best the forces of the Runelord of Greed.Aristotle changes his mind.  Hugo shares the Yellow Sign.  Reetin gets the big crit.  Vrasken has stankbreath. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCorruptionClash DefiantStormfrontBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The fight to Karzoug continues!  The Barbarian has fallen in combat.  The casters don't seem to be having any effect on their foes.  The Dragon is swiftly finding himself surrounded.  Have the Warriors of Light finally met their match?  Tune in to see if they can find their way out of this situation in one piece!Aristotle has a peculiar set of sensibilities.  Hugo juts wants his goddamn eyes back.  Reetin questions his choice in friends.  Vrasken wants to rule the world.   Music Credits: The Curtain RisesUnrelentingSteel RodsExotic BattleTrouble with TribalsThe Way OutBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Folkvangr by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The fantasy klaxons are sounding as the denizens of the Pinnacle of Avarice spring into action.  Giants, Laimia priestesses, mysterious casters and Karzoug's own champion will defend their home - will the Warriors of Light be able to best the defenses of the Runelord of Greed?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle bounces around.  Hugo shows his true colors.  Reetin bares his teeth.  Vrasken gets a double kill.   Music Credits: The Curtain RisesThe Way OutLeblonExotic BattleRising TideExoticsBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light continue to assault the throne room of Karzoug, the Runelord of Greed.  Thanks to powerful magics our heroes find themselves rendered invisible, which makes the combat between those who would guard the Pinnacle of Avarice quite difficult.  Will our heroes be able to defeat the guardians of this spire, or will they be able to sniff our and snuff out the group?  Tune in now to find out!Aristotle tells it like it is.  Hugo bathes regularly.  Reetin swears he is a Dwarf.  Vrasken wasn't listening.   Music Credits: The Curtain RisesThe EscalationCurse of the ScarabThe ComplexBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light stand before the image of Karzoug - the defenses of his fortress springing into action to repel the intruders.  The finest champions of the Runelord of Greed will now face Golarion's best chance at being saved.  Will our heroes be able to withstand the forces to come, or have they bitten off more than they could chew trying to take on the big bad evil guy in their own domain?  Tune in now to find out!Aristotle brings the light.  Hugo Harms.  Reetin lectures on Magic.  Vrasken bullies the threat.   Music Credits: The Curtain RisesThe ComplexArcaneStormfrontCognitive DissonanceBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Wild West Vikings by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:It's finally time.  Our heroes stand at the base of the Pinnacle of Avarice - a massive spire that sits at the throat of the world and houses our resident Runelord of interest.  Whatever guards stand at the other side of the doors best steel themselves - the Warriors of Light are approaching.Aristotle blinks around.  Hugo is there if anyone needs him.  Reetin performs well.  Vrasken flies in.   Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCrusade - Heavy IndustryExoticsStormfrontBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK: The gang takes all the time they need.  Afterwards, they meet a new unsuspecting ally atop the spires of Mhar Massif.   Music Credits: The Curtain RisesJust As SoonKumasi GrooveBig DrummingAll ThisBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)  This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:After some investigation in the ruins that Ghlorofaex called home, the gang finds a treasure horde fit for a very old dragon.  A welcome addition to the coffers of our heroes.  If they can manage to piece together the perilous portcullis puzzle the spoils of war will be theirs for the taking.  With pockets full of jingle, our heroes take the time to liquidate their recent acquisitions and throw that gold towards gear upgrades. Aristotle doesn't have that kind of acid.  Hugo achieves CHIM.  Reetin detects treasure.  Vrasken crafts wonderous items.   Music Credits: The Curtain RisesInterloperDama-MayBabylonEver MindfulBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light continue to face the legendary wyrm that stands between our heroes and progressing further up to the spires of Xin-Shalast.  After the fight, Hugo does some digging around in the ol' lizards brain to discover what it knew of Karzoug and The Runelords empire using eldritch magics.Aristotle could have done that the whole time.  Hugo does some digging.  Reetin can't seem to hit.  Vrasken satisfies his dragon priorities.   Music Credits: The Curtain RisesThe EscalationStormfrontBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Leaving for Valhalla by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light continue to explore the ruined city of Xin-Shalast.  Keeping a safe distance from some of the more dangerous (and undeveloped) parts of the city bring us to a ruined building that once looks to have housed the tax collectors of the ancient city of Greed.  Our heroes will have much worse horrors to fear than revenue collection services however as they trespass through ancient walls.  The scraping of large nails across stone and large, leathery wings flapping alert our heroes to the imminent danger.  Stock up on healing potions boys: we gon fite a draggin'.Aristotle breathes acid like a dragon.  Reetin casts spells like a sorcerer.  Vrasken rages like a barbarian.  Hugo shares his turn. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCrusade - Heavy IndustryLeaving HomeThe EscalationBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light have left the Spolarium and move on to traverse through the nearby buildings.  As they explore, they descover a hidden path that burrows deep into the massive mountainside.  An eye spies our allies as they try to hide.  Thrashing tentacles and a bonecrushing maw await those who traverse the secret tunnel to Mhar Massif.Aristotle beats their sickness.  Hugo has a happy accident.  Reetin casts a spell.  Vrasken gets hit.  Clinton cheats and does a full round attack on a prepared action. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesBeauty FlowIntuit256The ComplexBirch RunTenebrous Brothers Carnivale - Snake LadyBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK: The Warriors of Light continue to explore the haunted halls of the Spolarium.  Confident that the strongest of the threats have been eliminated our heroes will begin to carefully traverse its trapped halls.  With some nontraditional methods of dungeoneering employed our heroes loot the halls and liberate those damned souls who cannot find rest.  Can the Warriors of Light liberate this evil place, or will they too fall to the darkness within?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle gets ridiculous.  Hugo wants his tentacles.  Reetin casts Erase.  Vrasken dissolves ash. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesNight CaveMorgana RidesWe Got TroubleTrouble with TribalsShamanisticBirch Run By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Horrible Part THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light have been ambushed by tremendous horrors of overwhelming dread!  From within the walls, thin dark tendrils reach out to sap the life from our heroes.  The air is frigid and devoid of moisture deep within the darkness of the Spolarium.  Some will retreat for safety; others will wish they had when the lord of this domain appears to assert it's dominance.  Will our heroes be able to consecrate this evil, or are they doomed to join the ranks of ghouls that move through the halls deep within?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle has great saves.  Hugo struggles to assist.  Reetin is no ordinary bugbear.  Vrasken is the scared one for once. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesSymmetryGathering DarknessWe Got TroubleInterloperArcaneAnxietyBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:Tempted by the promise of hidden treasures, our heroes have decided to investigate the inner bowels of the Xin-Shalast Spolarium.  Those unfortunate souls that inhabit it's halls are less than welcoming to our heroes intruding their final resting spot.  Hostile spirits will attempt to remove the invaders from their haunted home - will the Warriors of Light be able to consecrate this space or will they join the ranks of the undead that roam its halls?  Tune in this week to find out now! Aristotle and Hugo try to dispel magic.  Reetin protects himself from evil.  Vrasken has standards. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesFire PreludeAll ThisOne of ThemTruth in the StonesBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:After returning to the hidden lair to lick their wounds, The Warriors of Light come across a new type of challenge: a tree that cannot be defeated by punching it.  Within the areas of Xin-Shalast that contain colliseums and Circus Maximus our heroes find a location with plentiful opportunity for loot and valuables; however, the path forward seems impenetrable.  Will our heroes be able to solve the riddle keeping the door sealed, or have our heroes finally been bested by an inanimate tree made of crystal?  Tune in this week to find out now! Aristotle puts the light in lightning bolt.  Hugo outsources the problem.  Reetin is a master of magic.  Vrasken tries to blow stuff up. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesIntuit256ThunderbirdMetaphysikHand Balance ReduxBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light face against a new class of opponent.  A chitinous devil from the frozen realms of hell and mysterious spider-like aberrations that weeps blood are latest of challengers to test the might of our heroes.  With a less-than-optimal consideration given to positioning our teams front line fighters find themselves dangerously outmaneuvered by the fiendish foes.  Things go from back to worse when toxins debilitate our heavy hitters.  Will the casters be able to score another victory, or has the gang finally met their match?Aristotle goes wawawawawawawa.  Hugo presses the delete key.  Reetin fails a save.  Vrasken gives a little nibble. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesArcaneCorruptionExoticsAncient RiteBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Heptaric Locus THIS WEEK:Emerging from the overgrowth of The Tangle victorious, our heroes are ready to take a well-earned rest.  After emptying bags of holding filled with loot at their hidden lair, they continue back on their quest to interrupt the operations of the minions of Karzoug.  The next site of interest is a massive colliseum-looking structure with a seven-pointed motif.  As our heroes investigate further, Chitinous creeps and arachnid-adjacent abberations defend their territory from the Warriors of Light.  Will these beasts fight off the invaders, or will our heroes once again squash the minions of their foe?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle has a disease.  Hugo gets a tramp stamp.  Reetin makes a mistake.  Vrasken has the facts. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesGloom HorizonInterloperNight CaveTenebrous Brothers Carnivale - Snake LadyTrouble with TribalsClash DefiantThe Way OutBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:A minutes worth of combat has passed, and though the hordes have been felled the army of Yellow Musked Zombies and the Root of the Tangle continue to defend their home from the foreign invaders.  Summoned Daemons, explosive evocations and the black dragon they rode in on prove to be more than a challenge for the collection of fungus-infested fiends.  Now that the large monstrosity has entered the fight, the tides of battle may just be changed.  Will our heroes be able to prove victorious, or will they add to the ever growing numbers under the control of the Root of the Tangle?Aristotle overcharges the disintegrate.  Hugo has a hunch.  Reetin doesn't do a damn thing.  Vrasken eats well. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesBeauty FlowHitmanStoneworld BattleClash DefiantSymmetryIntuit256By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yellow Musked Husks THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light continue their fight against the lost denizens of The Tangle.  Fungus-infested giants shamble ever closer towards our heroes in an effort to fight off the alien invaders to their land.  With so many foes at once, our heroes will practice their biggest, largest and most impactful spells to help thin the numbers.  Tune in to the continuation of the fight against the Root of the Tangle and its horde of hallowed hulks.Aristotle blows some stuff up (not himself.)  Hugo introduces a new friend.  Reetin doesn't do a damn thing.  Vrasken provides air superiority. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesAnxietyThe Way OutLeblonStonewlorld BattleArcaneBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spitting Hot Fire THIS WEEK:The Tangle throws terriffic tree-infested tyrants of towering temper tremoring towards our Title troupe.  It is not long before these botanical abominations swarm in to dig their roots into our heroes.  With javelin-sized arrows and man-sized boulders flying through the air, the denizens of the tangle prepare to fight off the intruders from their domain.Aristotle gets high.  Hugo doesn't want to power attack.  Reetin gets into position.  Vrasken shares his mixtape. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesIntuit256ShamanisticStoneworldExotic BattleBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK: The Warriors of Light have continued their first battle within the Tangle of Xin-Shalast.  Mysterious giants infested with vegetation stand to prevent our heroes progress - to proceed the threats will need to be eliminated.  The Warriors of Light will have to act fact if they do not wish to be added to the shambling mounds that infest this unnatural forest for fungus. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesShamanisticStoneworld BattleThe Way OutAccralateBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:After reassembling their friend piece-by-piece, Morgiv reunites with our heroes and warns them of the nearby overgrowth known as The Tangle - telling rumor that those who have scouted within have never come back out again.  These ominous warnings sound like ample opportunity for the Warriors of Light to hunt the servants of Karzoug.  What our heroes find isn't exactly what they were expecting to see however.  Will these monsters add our heroes to their numbers, or will our protagonists manage to cut through the threat?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle yields shocking results.  Hugo has a bone to pick with you.  Reetin wants a nap.  Vrasken fireballs the forest. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesStormfrontBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Leaving for Valhalla by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:Did anyone else feel that? Aristotle wrecks the map.  Hugo shares his energy.  Reetin lands with grace.  Vrasken finishes the rest. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCorruptionTruth in the StonesTrouble with TribalsBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light continue to play King of the Hill with the rubble pile located within the center of a gaint-sized domed building.  As more and more yeti come to defend their home, our heroes will need to utilize unorthodox solutions to leave the fight alive.  When magical chanting can be heard in the crowd, these frozen fiends may be able to get the drop on their home invaders.  Will the gang emerge victorious, or will their bodies be added to the pile of rubble?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle charges his power level.  Hugo spreads the sickness.  Reetin has one fear.  Vrasken fails to defend. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesExotic BattleLeblonThe EscalationLeaving HomeBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK: The Warriors of Light are back at the grindstone once more - except the tempering they need to do involves thinning the numbers of hostile abominable snowmen from within a large domed structure.  Eager to draw their leader out of hiding, our heroes will need to defeat the foes who charge in defending their home.  Will steel and magic prevail, or will the forces of evil outnumber our heroes?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle joins the fight.  Hugo holds them down.  Reetin was hoping for more.  Vrasken is outta control. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesExoticsCurse of the ScarabStormfrontBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light return to fight a group of Abominable inhabitants.  Hungry shadows and scorching rays work at these foes while the rest fight with steel, tooth and nail against these frigid assailants.  With the spoils of war going to the victors, our heroes will question their next actions, and how to best spend their limited time in the frozen crown of Varisian mountains.  Will our heroes be able to satiate their bloodlust before they find their next target?  Just sit tight because you haven't heard nothing yeti!  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle makes playthings of friend and foe alike.  Hugo likes friends.  Reetin suggests Therapy.  Vrasken waits around. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesExotic BattleWretched DestroyerAll ThisUndauntedBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light take a well deserved rest in Aristotle's magical mansion.  After some reflection on the growth undergone by some partymembers the players continue their quest to destabilize the lower levels of Xin-Shalast.  Their new Skulk allies share with the players their next target of treachery - a large domed building that looks to house feral, furry yeti within.  Will the savage dangers within prove to be too much for our heroes to handle?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle has a different kind of munchies.  Hugo knows a fire elemental when he sees one.  Reetin questions whether they are the good guys.  Vrasken's jaw drops. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesLeaving HomeHand Balance ReduxHarmful or FatalBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light are fighting the Hidden Beast, hiding in the depths of its hidden lair.  This vampiric Dodecapus, protected by an ensemble of fallen skulks, seeks to defeat the intruders to this profane promenade.  Beasts the likes of this one are never easily defeated; it'll take cunning, improvisation and brutal cunning to persevere against this unworldly aberration.Aristotle holds his hand out to help.  Hugo cheers.  Reetin improvises a weapon.  Vrasken performs a fatality. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCurse of the ScarabDama-MayMorgana RidesBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

EDITORS NOTE: Our audio capture device ran out of space in the middle of this recording and we lost a portion of Clinton's audio track.  You'd think the device would alert of such issue but hey what can you do?  About 3/4'ths of the way through you'll notice Clinton gets a lot less specific when speaking.  We were able to make out what was being said by listening to what others were saying and redub most of the lines, but we lost things like specific numbers.  The issue has since been resolved and shouldn't be an issue again.  We apologize for the inconvenience! THIS WEEK:After a short discussion on our team's relative attractiveness, the Warriors of Light find a potential new ally; however, their services do not come for free.  Tasked with a new mission, the Warriors of Light will traverse ancient underground tunnels in an effort to save their new friends from an unseen horror.  With the giant armies of the Runelord of Greed now known to our heroes, it will take every ally they can get to succeed.  Will this hidden beast prove too much for our heroes to handle, or will yet another faction owe their safety to the actions of The Warriors of Light?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle is easily startled.  Hugo ain't no fortunate son.  Reetin gets high.  Vrasken is beautiful on the inside. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesFire PreludeSymmetryAncient RiteStoneworld BattlePhantom from SpaceBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light have defeated the Kuchrima guardians of Xin-Shalast and started their infiltration to the fabled city of gold.  While exploring, we discover a giant camp the likes of which have never before been seen by our heroes.  After disguising and infiltrating the camp we learn of a Giant looking to lead an insurrection against the vindictive overlords dominating the tribes.  Will our heroes be able to make new friends amongst hated enemies, or will conflict come to our heroes once more?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle labels his wands.  Hugo offers his allies services.  Reetin doesn't want to fight 500 foes.  Vrasken declares a challenge. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesLeaving HomeTruth in the StonesMystery SaxBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The defenders of Xin-Shalast have taken flight!  As they quickly come to the assault of our heroes, positioning on the battlefield will prove pivotal to outmaneuvering a more mobile foe.  Will our heroes be able to defeat the flying beasts, or will the rain of arrows prove too much for the Warriors of Light?  Tune in to find out now!Aristotle plays peekaboo.  Hugo contemplates the attitudes of summoned creatures.  Reetin flies in.  Vrasken capitalizes on their mistakes. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCorruptionInexorableLeaving HomeBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:After spending weeks starving and frozen, our heroes have finally found the long lost path to the fabled golden city of Xin-Shalast.  A road made of solid gold connects this impossibly large city with architecture that dwarves the Warriors of Light.  But plenty of the minions of Karzoug can be found within the neglected walls of this ancient city.  And they don't seem too welcoming to visitors.  Will our heroes be able to make it to the top of the city, or will the defenses of the Runelord of Greed prove to be too much?  Tune in now!Aristotle has plenty of spell slots.  Hugo takes cover.  Reetin swings his sword.  Vrasken won't fight against the push. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesUnnatural SelectionMorgana RidesUnrelentingSymmetryArcaneBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The Warriors of Light are ready to begin the journey to Xin-Shalast.  With the information given to them by the late Vekker spirit, the gang will now need to starve in order for the pathway to the fabled city of gold to reveal itself.  An empty stomach might not be the only danger that threatens our heroes either.Aristotle is a slippy boy.  Hugo volunteers.  Reetin is blessed by Kurgess.  Vrasken flies ahead.  Clinton misses a tiny detail. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesClash DefiantLegend of OneFire PreludeBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Wanderer by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The party has started the journey to find the hidden city of Xin-Shalast - The first step is to attune to the high altitude.  In order for the path to reveal itself to us one of the Warriors of Light will be required to fast for two weeks as well.  Our heroes make themselves a shelter close to the edge down by the river and prepare for their new adventure.  Will our heroes be able to survive the frozen wilderness, or will the Fen of the Ice Mists fatal cold prove too much to handle?  Tune in now!Aristotle has a contingency plan.  Hugo finishes his book.  Reetin makes a friend.  Vrasken attacks the local fauna. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesCrusade - Heavy IndustrySymmetryBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The party has defeated the outsider that hunted them around the Vekker cabin, and for avenging the fallen spirits have been rewarded with the instructions to find the fabled golden city of Xin-Shalast.  Though eager to start the next leg of their adventure, the gang decides it best to stock up and prepare for the journey to come.  Gold will be stacked, jokes will be cracked and routes will be mapped.  Tune in now!Aristotle brought brownies.  Hugo rolls scrolls.  Reetin levels up.  Vrasken compares wands. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesGloom HorizonMaliciousMoorlandWholesomeKumasi GrooveBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THIS WEEK:The party has fled back to the Vekker cabin, eager to turn in their quest and continue their journey to Runeforge.  The monster from the clifftop has stalked our heroes down the mountainside, and it sounds hungry.  Back-to-back, our heroes look out into the snowstorm to try and spy their foe before it hunts the Warriors of Light one by one.Aristotle is bait.  Hugo stares down the spirits.  Reetin follows his nose.  Vrasken breaks the cabin. Music Credits: The Curtain RisesGathering DarknessShamanisticBy Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) StöðvarFólkvangrMelodic Interludeby Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) This End by Evan King (evanking.bandcamp.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 Wendigo sounds taken from Mazellmi Youtube account.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.