The Stars of Huzuz (The Troubadorks)

Reggie goes on an astral recon mission and a new friend appears from the shadows as the Galleon approaches the Dream Home.   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, etc. Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

Drifting through the astral plane, the party says some goodbyes and some hellos.    Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, etc. Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

After a magical projection warns the party about assembling the pieces, an undeground enemy returns to the library with full force. Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, etc. Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

In the ruined city of Vahtov waits a library full of secrets. Our party must use their wits and the magical objects they have acquired to solve a puzzle created for one who has been chosen by the stars.   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, etc. Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

The party sets off for the mysterious city of Vahtov where they're greeted by a familiar face. Gilbert makes contact with a presence in his bracers. Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, etc. Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

A rival group of adventurers from Huzuz aren't who they seem. Reggie's brother reckons with his choices.   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, etc. Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

After struggling to pursue a rival party from Huzuz, the party tests their culinary creativity and skill in an epic showdown.   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, etc. Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

A return to the Dream Home proves ominous forces are at work. The party gets word of other adventurers searching for the pieces of the Orrery.   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, etc. Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

An exhausted party heads back to Raziz to rest, but not before receiving a message from the night sky.   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, etc. Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

In this epic 2-hour combat our party faces some powerful plant life and meets a strange child.     Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, etc. Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

The party descends into the vast caverns below Rubban's hut.   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, etc. Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

The party reflects on their recent dreams before heading off to meet Rubban by the Vishap's Teeth.   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, Etc.   Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

The party plans a menu for a ghost before falling into their second long rest.   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, Etc.   Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

The party must prove themselves to the leader of Raziz, then they split up to enjoy the sights and smells of the town.   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, Etc.   Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

Some questions are answered as the party takes a short rest in the Spire of Kor.   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, Etc.   Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

A dangerous encounter with some skeletal mystics takes a dramatic turn. Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, Etc.   Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

One of the adventurers passes the test of Najib Al Asad. A group of delinquents surprises the party in the desert.   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, Etc.   Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

The party travels out of the Huzuz Region and into the High Desert. Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, Etc.   Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

The party takes their first long rest and strange events occur in their dreams. Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, Etc.   Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

The party opens the final door in the Temple of the Tranquil Soul. We meet an important non-player character in a peculiar state.   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, Etc.   Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

The party recovers from a challenging combat and explores the many rooms of the Temple of The Tranquil Soul. All but one...   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks    Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, Etc.   Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

In the party's first combat of the season they face some giant aquatic hands. Some beasts make an interdimensional appearance and we meet our final party member. Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks    Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, Etc.   Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

This bonus episode takes a break from the adventure to facilitate a conversation with a few of the party members discussing the events that took place before Episode 1. Listening recommended for those who love deep lore and knowledge of the past, but it's not part of the current story so feel free to skip ahead!   Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, Etc.   Discord:https://discord.gg/9E3VKfnq  Instagram: @thetroubadorks  Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch  Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady 

The party assembles for the first time at The Beehive in Huzuz where they speak to Jamilla Velessa, the tavern's owner and Selene's grandmother. After some bumpy introductions the team realizes they have a magical item that may prove important in the adventure ahead. Soon they head out to the Temple of the Tranquil Soul, but they don't quite receive the welcome they were hoping for.   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks    Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, Etc.   Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch    Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady

Welcome to The Stars of Huzuz, a real-play Dungeons and Dragons podcast. We're The Troubadorks; a group of opera-singing nerds who have been campaigning together for some time and we've decided to share our newest chapter with you. Full of intriguing storylines, heart-felt roleplay, laughs, tears and deadly combat, this epic fantasy adventure is a great time for all! In our first episode we'll meet each of our player characters and, with the help of the stars, call them to action!   Discord: https://discord.gg/Nh2bAurG2D Instagram: @thetroubadorks    Content Warning: This content may include explicit material including language, descriptions of violence, adult content, animal violence, body horror, violence against children, Etc.   Cast:  Dungeon Master: Ben Brady Sir. Reginald Wellington III: Emily Blair  Selene Nightshade: Ashley Robillard  Charla: Jesse Mashburn  Beetle: Ali Haas  Gilbert Heatherington: Philippe L’Esperance  Billowby Fiddlefern: Jacob O’Shea  Prince Kailu Yingwye Gwestedir: Tom Lynch    Editing, Theme Music, and Original Score by Ben Brady