High Rollers: Altheya: The Dragon Empire (2023)
- Episodes: 119
- Premiered November 5, 2023
Altheya: The Dragon Empire is High Rollers' third main campaign. It is a high magic fantasy campaign in the homebrew setting of the Altheya Nexus, inspired by many classic fantasy sources such as the Lord of the Rings and Records of Lodoss War, with additional inspiration from various games and other anime (such as Delicious in Dungeon).
Episodes
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Episode 1 · · 3h 54m
A World of Stories
Welcome to Altheya: The Dragon Empire, a brand new D&D 5e campaign with new characters and a whole new custom, homebrew World of Stories! In the Village of Burnell, 5 unique characters find themselves in the middle of an investigation and must work together for the first time to solve the mystery!
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Episode 2 · · 3h 24m
What's Yours is Mine
Classes are revealed as the team heads to Blackrock Mine to apprehend some criminals!
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Episode 3 · · 2h 50m
Into the Depths
The party work together to delve into the depths of Blackrock Mine... as long as they don't awaken the skittering horde!
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Episode 4 · · 2h 54m
The Lightless Chasm
At the bottom of Blackrock Mine the team encounter the criminals they've been seeking... as well as another wave of the skittering Belamorph horde!
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Episode 5 · · 3h 18m
Blood and Fire
The team leave Burnell towards Ashen Rest but an event in the night creates a rift between Ophelia and Xantheus!
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Episode 6 · · 3h 13m
The Ashen Road
The party mop up the last of the Gnolls, Ophelia goes on a hunt and we arrive in Ashen Rest!
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Episode 7 · · 2h 48m
The House of the Rose
Happy new year! We're exploring the diverse city of Ashen Rest and preparing to meet the Duke!
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Episode 8 · · 2h 51m
The Toad and the Tower
The party get very distracted by a prophetic Toad and an ancient Tower!
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Episode 9 · · 3h 1m
The Duke's Favour
We’re scheduling a meeting with Duke Ignarius and attending the evening service in Brightshadow Cathedral in this lore packed episode!
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Episode 10 · · 3h 22m
Fortunes Foretold
The now-in-need-of-a-team-name Team have a day to explore Ashen Rest! We're picking up jobs from the bounty board and getting our fortunes told!
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Episode 11 · · 3h 16m
Guild Politics
The team prepare for their first Guild Mission in Ashen Rest! Time for some new threads, then it’s time to ROLL INITIATIVE!
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Episode 12 · · 2h 47m
Lights in the Dark
The Guilds of Ashen's Rest fight back against the Lamplighters as the party experience their first stand-off and uncover a sinister plot!
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Episode 13 · · 2h 44m
Heralds of Doom
The team discover more about the Lamplighter's sinister plans by visiting an ancient Elf and the clerics of Ashen's Rest!
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Episode 14 · · 2h 50m
His Draconic Majesty
We're finally meeting Duke Ignarius and handing in our Duke's Favour for a handsome reward!
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Episode 15 · · 2h 42m
The Haunting of the Enticing Devil
Two mysterious strangers want to interrogate Xantheus and the crew and the team prepare themselves for the Scarred Lady in the haunted Enticing Devil!
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Episode 16 · · 2h 46m
Possession of a Dhampyr
The Scarred Lady appears in the Enticing Devil and has taken control of our dear Dhampyr Ophelia!
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Episode 17 · · 2h 47m
Illuminating Truths
Rowan and Xantheus try to find a cure for their curse while investigations into the Lamplighter's Guild accelerate!
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Episode 18 · · 2h 58m
Gifts of the Tiefling
The Green Tiefling Kalifris re-emerges with a gift for the team before they attend a dinner with the Lamplighter's Guild!
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Episode 19 · · 2h 59m
Blood and Shadows
The "Boyos" investigate Guildmaster Morris while Gruff investigates a curse... but strange shadows emerge in the dead of night as we ROLL INITIATIVE!
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Episode 20 · · 2h 52m
Child of the Grave
The city has been shaken by recent events as the team tries to come to terms with the passing of a dear friend.
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Episode 21 · · 2h 44m
The Dragon's Confessions
Xantheus is forced to spill all his secrets while Ophelia continues her brutal journey through the Greylands!
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Episode 22 · · 2h 51m
Harrowed Reunions
Xantheus is forced to spill all his secrets while Ophelia continues her brutal journey through the Greylands!
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Episode 23 · · 2h 50m
Trouble in the Tunnels
The party reunite with Ophelia and make their way to the catacombs under the Church of the Scions!
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Episode 24 · · 2h 52m
The Iron Crows
The gang encounter further troubles deep in the sewers of Ashen Rest!
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Episode 25 · · 2h 45m
Ashes to Ashes
A green shroud encases Ashen Rest as the Lamplighter's(sic) plans come to fruition!
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Episode 26 · · 3h 7m
The Battle for Ashen Rest
A summoning ritual must be stopped as the aptly named Demon Slayers charge through an army of Demons in the Battle for Ashen Rest!
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Episode 27 · · 3h 0m
Under the Shadow of Death
Just two turns remain in the party's desperate charge against the Lamplighter's plot... but more surprises are on the way!
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Episode 28 · · 2h 55m
A Brief Intermission
The Heroes of Ashen Rest get a few days of rest to gear up and prepare for a grand tournament!
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Episode 29 · · 2h 32m
Festival of the Forge
The Grand Tournament is almost upon us but first the heroes explore the delights of Altheya in the Festival of the Forge!
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Episode 30 · · 2h 52m
A Knight's Tale
The team encounter a new ally in need of some help as the Grand Tournament begins! Knights, take your places... the battle for glory BEGINS!
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Episode 31 · · 3h 4m
The Conquest!
Our glorious and fearless knights fight their way through the tournament and the entire team takes part in a big 6v6 Conquest battle in the Grand Tournament!
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Episode 32 · · 2h 55m
Consequences
The gang attend the final event in the Festival of the Forge: a lovely party in the ducal palace, the Dominus Ignarum! A perfect opportunity to catch up with all the knights and old friends. What could go wrong?
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Episode 33 · · 2h 49m
A Question of Quests
After a stressful and celebratory party in the Ducal Palace the team meet with Dame Cassandra, Duke Ignarius and Emberissa who offer the gang a series of juicy new quests that will take them all across Caldra!
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Episode 34 · · 2h 47m
A Grave Sermon
Ophelia hosts the first sermon for the Grave Father in Ashen Rest as she tries to open the gateway for our ghostly friend Tyrea!
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Episode 35 · · 2h 51m
All Bark and All Bite
The team awaken their haunted gardens once again and face off against a terrible foe while Ophelia remembers some awful mistakes!
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Episode 36 · · 3h 3m
The Long Road Ahead
A new dawn days and the team consider their new "Main Quests" but Xantheus shares some not-so-recent news that might shake things up. We're also buying out every store we can find in preparation for the long road ahead!
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Episode 37 · · 2h 50m
Into Dangerous Lands
The party are leaving Ashen Rest on a new journey across the dangerous lands of Caldra! What kind of monsters might they encounter on their journey?
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Episode 38 · · 2h 50m
The Ashen Citadel
The journey out of Ashen Rest continues as the party encounter the ominous structure of the Ashen Citadel... but the ruined keep isn't empty and someone is calling for help!
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Episode 39 · · 3h 1m
Embers Between Friends
The party continue their assault on the Ashen Citadel! Can the gang save the two prisoners and can Xantheus control his spells under the influence of Crownsteel?
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Episode 40 · · 2h 49m
These Golden Hills
The party encounter a potential money-maker as they make their way to a small mining colony deep in the Ash Hills!
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Episode 41 · · 2h 54m
Deceptions in the Deep
The party is split as Rowan faces a terrible danger deep in the mines. Can the party reach their half-giant friend in time?!
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Episode 42 · · 2h 59m
The Roads Less Travelled
The team break some bad news and Rowan takes the lead down some roads less travelled in Altheya: The Dragon Empire!
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Episode 43 · · 2h 45m
Corridors In Disguise
The party fight through the cavernous shortcut through the Ash Hills and discover that a river is just another form of their greatest enemy: corridors!
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Episode 44 · · 3h 6m
The Heart of Dharunnax
The High Rollers are descending into the Heart of Dharuunax(sic) to rescue two dragons that have been tainted by the dark Crownsteel that's poisoning the Ash Hills!
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Episode 45 · · 2h 52m
The Curse of Crownsteel
The High Rollers are descending into the Heart of Dharuunax(sic) to rescue two dragons that have been tainted by the dark Crownsteel that's poisoning the Ash Hills!
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Episode 46 · · 3h 7m
What Remains Behind
The party look upon their gruesome work as they escape from the Heart of Dharunnax and work their way back to Ashen Rest!
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Episode 47 · · 2h 55m
Heart and Hearth
The party are approached by some dragons just outside of Ashen Rest! Luckily, they're dragons they know. Unluckily, they're dragons they know.
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Episode 48 · · 2h 56m
Downtime Decisions
The crew are graced with some well deserved rest and make grand plans on how to advance their characters. They also have to speak with the Duke about their recent quest but that's totally fine and not at all stressful.
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Episode 49 · · 2h 51m
A Maiden's Kiss
St Tyfeen's Day is upon us and the team explore yet more wondrous festivities in Ashen Rest as they upgrade the Tyrea's Rest and see some threads of their next grand adventure!
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Episode 50 · · 2h 49m
The Gullible Jotnyr
We're back with some revelations, some rituals and some resupplies in Altheya episode 50: The Gullible Jotnyr!
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Episode 51 · · 2h 53m
A New Story Bee-gins!
It's time to leave Ashen Rest and embark on a new journey as the team chase down rumours of a new Proto-Magi Vault in the area!
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Episode 52 · · 2h 53m
Tall Tales in Colvel
The party deal with a polymorph problem as they enter the village of Colvel to investigate many different ghost stories in their hunt for a proto-magi vault!
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Episode 53 · · 2h 55m
The Gallowack Hunt
The team gather further information in the vibrant village of Colvel as they continue their hunt for the legendary and mythical Gallowack!
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Episode 54 · · 2h 15m
Whispers of Madness
The Gallowack continues it's maddening assault on the party as they try to rescue a squire and find their way into a proto-magi vault!
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Episode 55 · · 2h 51m
Possession of a Dragonborn
A colourful orb takes control of Xantheus and the party tries to break him free as they are lead towards a proto-magi vault!
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Episode 56 · · 2h 46m
Chromatic Quandary
The party are split as they enter into the proto-magi vault! Can they team up again to solve some chromatic puzzles while fending off the horrors in the Red Wing?!
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Episode 57 · · 2h 53m
The Family
The heroes explore the deepest and most dangerous floor of the Red Wing where they'll encounter alien prison cells and a family of totally normal plant people who wish to throw the team a totally wholesome feast!
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Episode 58 · · 2h 47m
Traps of the Ancients
The heroes rise through the Red Wing to uncover more of the dungeon! Will they find a ton of loot or just a series of ancient and dangerous traps?!
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Episode 59 · · 2h 48m
Vermillion Auxa-9
The heroes rescue everyone they can as they ascend to the final room to encounter the leader of the Red Wing: Vermillion Auxa-9!
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Episode 60 · · 2h 52m
One Door Closes
When one door closes... a new journey begins! The heroes escape the Proto-Magi Vault and embark on a long journey home as they unwind from recent events!
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Episode 61 · · 2h 46m
River of Stars
The party have some hard questions and get some startling answers about Xantheus as they conclude their journey and head home in style!
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Episode 62 · · 3h 0m
New Recruits
It's time to turn Tyrea's Rest into a working tavern! That means supplies, staff and more as the Heroes enjoy some downtime!
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Episode 63 · · 2h 51m
Obsidian Wrath
The heroes face their greatest challenge yet when Obsiddias learns the truth about Xantheus and the Proto-Magi Vault!
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Episode 64 · · 2h 58m
The Beach Episode
The party travels to distant lands and they explore the coastal town of Wavemeet in the Suncrest Isles! It's time for a relaxing beach episode!
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Episode 65 · · 2h 48m
The Deadeye
The heroes continue their battle in defense of Kalifris as Rowan inspires some travellers to take action! Also, it's time for some Wavemeet Minigames!
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Episode 66 · · 2h 50m
The Lavender Gardens
The gang live up to the "High Rollers" name as they get caught in the Lavender Gardens Mini-Game Trap while Gruff receives a brand new quest!
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Episode 67 · · 2h 42m
The Court of Masks
The heroes finish their murder-mystery / social deduction game before making big plans for their new knightly quest!
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Episode 68 · · 2h 48m
How to Get Away with Murder
Ophelia's "midnight snack" leads the entire party on a series of unexpected and unpredictable consequences!
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Episode 69 · · 3h 11m
Ambush from the Deep
The heroes embark on a new quest across the seas as they face tense conversations and terrifying creatures of the deep!
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Episode 70 · · 3h 12m
Fishy Business
A small port village with a haunted, abandoned church preparing for a grand festival in the midst of an ocean god's wrath? You're seeing all the red flags too, right?
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Episode 71 · · 2h 52m
Bounty of the Sea
A small port village with a haunted, abandoned church preparing for a grand festival in the midst of an ocean god's wrath? You're seeing all the red flags too, right?
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Episode 72 · · 3h 6m
Champion Agamox
Agamox rises from the depths with a horde of crablings! It's time for the party to defend Netting-On-Sea from the first of two Champions!
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Episode 73 · · 2h 45m
Cult Smashers
The heroes recover from a gruelling fight in Netting-On-Sea and track down some loose leads!
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Episode 74 · · 3h 3m
Den of Heathens
The party uncover the second location on the cultist map to uncover more clues to lead them to Coralsong!
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Episode 75 · · 2h 47m
Bloodkelp Forest
The heroes dive deep into the dangerous Bloodkelp Forest in their hunt for Coralsong!
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Episode 76 · · 2h 51m
Sacred Ones
The heroes defend their new Tortle friend from an aquatic threat before exploring Purpurea!
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Episode 77 · · 3h 9m
The Stormwall
Coralsong has summoned an immense Stormwall to block the heroes progress... it's time to split the party and take down some thunderstones!
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Episode 78 · · 2h 55m
Glory of Palladrax
The heroes cross the now destroyed storm wall to face Coralsong and her gargantuan serpentine friend!
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Episode 79 · · 2h 50m
Those Golden Bones
The heroes of Netting-On-Sea gather their much deserved loot and make plans for the next stage of their adventure!
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Episode 80 · · 2h 45m
Matteo's Mailbag
The heroes return home to Ashen Rest and discover a whole lot of mail has been waiting for them! Who could possibly want to contact the party?
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Episode 81 · · 2h 52m
Ambition Bleeds Gold
Some downtime leads to unexpected reunions before Xantheus reveals his letter from Gildai!
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Episode 82 · · 2h 11m
Feyweald Favours
Ophelia continues with her sacrilegious sermons while the party prepare for a journey to new planes!
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Episode 83 · · 2h 39m
The Satyr's Plea
Gruff stands before a prison escort in the middle of the strange new realm of the Feyweald!
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Episode 84 · · 2h 58m
The Harlequin
The heroes must break through a guarded checkpoint to enter into the city of Vathalien in their quest in the Feyweald!
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Episode 85 · · 2h 46m
The Tapestry
Deep within the city of Vathalien the heroes must cross into the derelict Tapestry district to find Blackwing's residence!
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Episode 86 · · 3h 4m
The House of ir'Nae'uith
The party search Blackwing's home for their precious belongings! But the thundering steps of Bludd the Conqueror echo through the tapestry behind them!
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Episode 87 · · 2h 57m
Gifts of the Planar
Xantheus hunts down the remaining planar essences while the party catch up in Ashen Rest!
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Episode 88 · · 1h 31m
Crownfall
Sovereign sends his 'gift' to the Heroes as the Crown shatters and falls towards Altheya!
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Episode 89 · · 2h 31m
Beasts of the Crown
The heroes face off against the horde of Crownfallen beasts as they race towards the landing site of the Sovereign's gift!
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Episode 90 · · 2h 53m
Emissary of Sovereign
The Emissary of Sovereign defends a portal at the landing site of Crownfall!
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Episode 91 · · 2h 49m
Courier of Crownsteel
Phase two begins against the Emissary but Xantheus has other plans for the Sovereign!
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Episode 92 · · 2h 54m
Grave Concerns
The heroes return to Ashen Rest and face some daunting tasks with some iInterrogations, apologies and confrontations!
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Episode 93 · · 2h 56m
The Eye of Argus
The Champions of Ashen Rest celebrate their hard earned victory before their tavern gets some expected (and unexpected) visitors
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Episode 94 · · 3h 3m
The Gallow's Eyrie
Malady answers some pressing questions as the party head to the Ecliptic Order stronghold: Gallow's Eyrie and meet with a Deva blacksmith!
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Episode 95 · · 2h 50m
Prison Break!
The heroes face off against corrupted inmates as they find themselves in the middle of a PRISON BREAK!
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Episode 96 · · 2h 41m
Obey the Edict
Gruff charges into the fray as Edith takes control of the prison complex, Gallow's Eyrie! Can the heroes catch up and take down this threat in time!?
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Episode 97 · · 3h 1m
Welcome to the Azarr Steppe!
Rowan leads the charge into his homelands as we embark on a journey through new lands filled with new creatures and horizons where life, uhhh, finds a way! Welcome... to the Azarr Steppe!
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Episode 98 · · 3h 25m
The Therapy Tapes
The heroes look for guidance from Skeyla as they dive deeper into Rowan's dreams, Ophelia's aspirations, Xantheus' insecurities and Gruff's regrets. It's therapy that's free in D&D, we'd be stupid not to accept it.
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Episode 99 · · 2h 55m
The Power of Friendship
Rowan spills some secrets and we learn the true power of friendship as the heroes continue down some dream-paths towards the Whetstone!
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Episode 100 · · 3h 3m
The Song of Stone
Rowan spills some secrets and we learn the true power of friendship as the heroes continue down some dream-paths towards the Whetstone!
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Episode 101 · · 3h 6m
Return of The Reforged
The heroes recap their recent adventures in the Azarr Steppe as they had back home to Ashen Rest. It's time to prepare for a family reunion and catch up on some allies, including a weirdly distant Obsiddias!
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Episode 102 · · 1h 51m
Brother, Where Art Thou?
Xantheus' stress takes control as the heroes prepare to meet his brother on the path to Ashen Rest!
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Episode 103 · · 2h 50m
Clash of the Auregans
Rexanath has prepared for his encounter against the heroes as they battle one of their most dangerous foes to date!
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Episode 104 · · 2h 55m
A Promise Fulfilled
Rexanath Auregan switches tactics as the battle rages on between siblings and heroes!
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Episode 105 · · 2h 54m
Fallen Flames
The heroes grieve their recent loss as the clock runs desperately short... it's finally time to head to Kelscarris!
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Episode 106 · · 2h 7m
Kelscariss, City of Dragons
It's finally time for the heroes to head to Kelscariss, the City of Dragons! What will the heroes find on the other side of a very strange Travel via Plants?
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Episode 107 · · 2h 49m
Coach Gruff and Father Varis
Gruff faces his latest and greatest challenge: 11 teenagers struggling to work as a team! Ophelia invites the team into the Ossean Embassy of Kelscarris to meet all the other ambassadors!
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Episode 108 · · 2h 41m
Deep Dreams in Kelscariss
Some deep dreams in the heroes new home leads to even deeper conversations as the party make plans for the oncoming events in Kelscariss!
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Episode 109 · · 2h 8m
The Ascension Alleycats
The gang attend their first training session with the Ascension Alleycats and discover some unlikely pairings in the team!
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Episode 110 · · 2h 47m
Academia Investigations
The heroes enter the Academia with a story to tell about a missing professor!
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Episode 111 · · 2h 25m
Fury of the Tarnished
The party is split as Xantheus is ambushed by two high ranking Diadem Agents. Can he survive the attack long enough for help to arrive?!
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Episode 112 · · 2h 23m
The Watchtower
The heroes agree to meet with Malcolm Tombs after his very generous offer to join the secretive organisation: Watchtower!
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Episode 113 · · 2h 45m
Operation Opal
The heroes prepare their disguises to break into the Diadem's Opal Lounge but Xantheus and Ophelia have other plans with their Soul Cage!
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Episode 114 · · 2h 51m
Stealth and Deception
Infiltration into the Opal Lounge begins! Can the party bluff their way through a secret Diadem hideout and find Miss Peridot before they're discovered?
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Episode 115 · · 2h 56m
Glitter and Peridot
Ophelia, Gruff and Xantheus are unmasked by Glitter and Miss Peridot in the basement of the Diadem's secret base!
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Episode 116 · · 3h 4m
Bound in Blood
The heroes wrap up some dangerous loose ends as the battle wraps up in the Diadem's Opal Lounge!
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Episode 117 · · 2h 54m
The Moral Choice
The 'heroes' continue their investigations in the Opal Lounge as Xantheus tries to find a way to remove the Diadem's deadly tattoos!
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Episode 118 · · 2h 52m
Breakers of the Curse
The party return to Emberissa's estate to meet with old allies as a ritual begins to break a deadly Diadem curse!
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Episode 119 · · 3h 1m
Ascension Alleycats vs Frosthill Foxes
It's match day! Round one of the Hatchball championships kick off with the Ascension Alleycats vs the Frosthill Foxes!