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The Inn at the Edge of Greenwood

The Inn at the Edge of Greenwood

By Andrew Coons

In the north of the kingdom of Alçon there is an inn that sits at the edge of the elven forest of Greenwood. Many mysterious travels come through this inn, and share their stories with the innkeeper. These are their tales.

The Inn at the Edge of Greenwood is an actual play podcast with a focus on intimate character interactions and role play over dice or mechanics.
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Book 1, Chapter 3 | Meat Pies and the Multiverse (ft. Connie Chang)

The Inn at the Edge of GreenwoodJan 01, 2021

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Book 2, Chapter 9 | We Are Made of Stars (ft. Harli Kane)
Apr 23, 202351:57
Book 2, Chapter 8 | A Firbolg and His Barrel (ft. Jasper William Cartwright)

Book 2, Chapter 8 | A Firbolg and His Barrel (ft. Jasper William Cartwright)

Beware the duplicitous firbolg, Blaven, who arrives at the Inn with a barrel of fish and a keen eye for profit. IEG welcomes Jasper William Cartwright to the show as he reprises his character from The First Watch miniseries, The Riandym Heist.

Starring Andrew Coons as The Innkeeper and @JW_Cartwright as Blaven.

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Mar 05, 202347:16
Book 2, Chapter 7 | Two Hearts, Part 2 (ft. @ReedPlays)

Book 2, Chapter 7 | Two Hearts, Part 2 (ft. @ReedPlays)

Mirriel might have left the Inn, but her brother has more to their story to share. Meet Gael, who brings charm and not a little bit of roguishness to the Inn as he recounts the second part of the siblings' story.

Starring Andrew Coons as The Innkeeper and @ReedPlays as Gael.

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Feb 26, 202340:51
Book 2, Chapter 6 | Two Hearts, Part 1 (ft. @ReedPlays)

Book 2, Chapter 6 | Two Hearts, Part 1 (ft. @ReedPlays)

There's nothing in the universe like a brother and sister's love. So when Mirriel Brightstar's brother goes missing, and she feels at fault, her search for him leads her all over the planes; and eventually to the Inn at the Edge of Greenwood where her story may reveal the next step in an epic journey.


Starring Andrew Coons as The Innkeeper and @ReedPlays as Mirriel Brightstar.

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Aug 27, 202249:46
Book 2, Chapter 5 | Stories Within Stories (ft. KP of KP11Studios)

Book 2, Chapter 5 | Stories Within Stories (ft. KP of KP11Studios)

Samash didn't expect to end up at the inn, but then he didn't expect to end up in the first adventure he found himself in...or truth be told the one before that. The layers peel back as this newest guest recounts his tale at the Inn at the Edge of Greenwood.

Starring Andrew Coons as The Innkeeper and KP as Samash.

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Jul 04, 202242:53
Book 2, Chapter 4 | A Familiar's First Flight (ft. Aubrey Vakarian)

Book 2, Chapter 4 | A Familiar's First Flight (ft. Aubrey Vakarian)

Aurora's visit to the inn is nowhere near the strangest thing that's ever happened to her. As she tells her tale of self-discovery and clandestine experiments in her father's magical workshop, it's obvious that this elf and her owl companion are bound for shenanigans no matter where they go!


Starring Andrew Coons as The Innkeeper and Aubrey Vakarian as Aurora.

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Apr 15, 202238:53
Book 2, Chapter 3 | The Path Forward (ft. Andrew Strother)

Book 2, Chapter 3 | The Path Forward (ft. Andrew Strother)

Adventuring is not for the feint of heart, and if you're going to go adventuring you better have know the top tips and tricks to staying alive. When Warjorn, an experienced tortle cleric, visits the Inn he quickly draws a crowd eager to hear his tales and learn some of these tips for adventures themselves.

Starring Andrew Coons as The Innkeeper and Andrew Strother as Warjorn.

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Mar 26, 202242:49
Book 2, Chapter 2 | Parlor Tricks (ft. Sean O'Donovan)

Book 2, Chapter 2 | Parlor Tricks (ft. Sean O'Donovan)

Auric Greenwood is learning to work with a group. But when he finds himself mysteriously at The Inn at the Edge of Greenwood, he'll have to rely on his own skills and ability to gain the upper hand.

Starring Andrew Coons as The Innkeeper and Sean O'Donovan as Auric Greenwood. 

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Mar 11, 202247:16
Book 2, Chapter 1 | Fangs & Family (ft. Drakoniques)
Feb 25, 202256:26
Season 2 Announcement!

Season 2 Announcement!

We're excited to announce Season 2 will be kicking off late February or early March. We'll see you back at the Inn very soon! In the meantime, please follow our socials and leave us a review.


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Feb 10, 202201:55
An Evening at The Inn at the Edge of Greenwood | Audio Soundscape

An Evening at The Inn at the Edge of Greenwood | Audio Soundscape

Take shelter from the cold at The Inn at the Edge of Greenwood with this soundscape featuring sound design by Melissa Coons and snippets of conversation overheard from the first season of IEG.   

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Aug 17, 202131:44
Book 1, Chapter 12 | A Brief Respite from Darkness (ft. Sheryl Hosler)
May 07, 202146:27
Book 1, Chapter 11 | Granite, Goblins, Gods (ft. Cassi of Chosen Ones)
Apr 23, 202131:07
Book 1, Chapter 10 | Rebellious Paths (ft. Nikki Yager)

Book 1, Chapter 10 | Rebellious Paths (ft. Nikki Yager)

The world that Rissa comes from is full of monsters and horrors, so finding herself at this pleasant Inn one day is more of a shock than many foul beasts provide. And keeping her wits about her may also be challenged by the fact that the yearly ale tasting competition is on, and there are just so many wonderful drinks to try...   

Starring Andrew Coons as The Innkeeper and Nikki Yager as Rissa Laner.  

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Apr 09, 202135:28
Book 1, Chapter 9 | The Burden of Knowledge (ft. Jeremy Cobb)

Book 1, Chapter 9 | The Burden of Knowledge (ft. Jeremy Cobb)

Dr. Lamond Bonnydock is a small gnome with a big brain and an even bigger heart. But when he finds himself at The Inn at the Edge of Greenwood, a dark past is slowly revealed...for even in the midst of discovery and wonder evil will find a way to creep in.   

Starring Andrew Coons as The Innkeeper and Jeremy Cobb as Dr. Lamond Bonnydock.

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Mar 26, 202147:47
Book 1, Chapter 8 | Dressed for Blackmail (ft. Ginny Di)

Book 1, Chapter 8 | Dressed for Blackmail (ft. Ginny Di)

Travelers to The Inn at the Edge of Greenwood often come from dangerous and harrowing lives. Such is the case for Aisling, who finds herself at this cozy inn and far away from the dangers of her adventures. But just because lives aren't at stake doesn't mean wedding decorations aren't!

Starring Andrew Coons as The Innkeeper and Ginny Di as Aisling.

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Mar 12, 202135:47
Book 1, Chapter 7 | The Ghost of Memory (ft. Bee Zelda)

Book 1, Chapter 7 | The Ghost of Memory (ft. Bee Zelda)

Sometimes guests find the Inn as they are traveling, sometimes they just mysteriously wake up inside! Mépris doesn't know how she got to this cozy place, but she's determined to tell a good story and be as helpful as she can be while she's here.  

Starring Andrew Coons as The Innkeeper and Bee Zelda as Mépris.  

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Feb 26, 202132:04
Book 1, Chapter 6 | Hellspawn and Headboards (ft. Sarah Rhea Werner)
Feb 19, 202158:06
Book 1, Chapter 5 | The Color of Compassion (ft. Shannon Roby)
Jan 29, 202130:38
Book 1, Chapter 4 | Courage Buried Deep (ft. Jordan Sizemore)

Book 1, Chapter 4 | Courage Buried Deep (ft. Jordan Sizemore)

Travelers to the Inn have a multitude of wants, desires, and motivations. And for Francesca, this is but a way station on the journey to a secret and a treasure deep underground. But her meeting with the Innkeeper, while brief in her long journey, may mean the beginning of an adventure for him...

Starring Andrew Coons as The Innkeeper and Jordan Sizemore as Francesca.

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Jan 15, 202125:31
Book 1, Chapter 3 | Meat Pies and the Multiverse (ft. Connie Chang)

Book 1, Chapter 3 | Meat Pies and the Multiverse (ft. Connie Chang)

When Dr. Hitsagutan Oluso and their traveling companion Squeak find themselves in a world very different from their own, it sparks the fire of imagination and discovery in their hearts. They may even discover the secrets of the multiverse...if they can get some decent food first that is.  

Starring Andrew Coons as The Innkeeper and Connie Chang as Dr. Hitsagutan Oluso and Squeak.

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Jan 01, 202150:24
Book 1, Chapter 2 | The Secrets We Tell In Dreams (ft. Lex Olden)

Book 1, Chapter 2 | The Secrets We Tell In Dreams (ft. Lex Olden)

Not everyone who comes to the Inn wants to be there. And not everyone who tells a story is compelled to tell the truth. Such is the case for a mysterious dragonborn who finds himself in a new land he's not so sure is real...  

Starring Andrew Coons as The Innkeeper and Lex Olden as Brujano Relámago.  

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Dec 18, 202024:56
Book 1, Chapter 1 | We Keep Each Other Up (ft. Emily Earhart)

Book 1, Chapter 1 | We Keep Each Other Up (ft. Emily Earhart)

It's festival time at the Inn and that brings no shortage of visitors. One such visitor arrives with a curious name and an even more curious story...if the bar ever slows down enough to give him time to tell it!  

Starring Andrew Coons as The Innkeeper and Emily Earhart as Tibbitaus Tumultus Theodore III.  

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Dec 04, 202030:29
Prologue | A Letter of Explanation

Prologue | A Letter of Explanation

In the north of the kingdom of Alçon there is an inn that sits at the edge of the elven forest of Greenwood. Many mysterious travels come through this inn, and share their stories with the innkeeper. These are their tales.  In the prologue, the innkeeper recounts a bit about himself and provides some context for the stories to come.   Follow The First Watch!   Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstwatchshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstwatchshow  Andrew Coons: https://www.instagram.com/andrew_coons/  Orignal Music - Jordan Sizemore: https://twitter.com/assumedlyj  Cover Art - Project Zeroes - https://twitter.com/projectzeroes


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The Inn at the Edge of Greenwood. Prologue. A Letter of Explanation.

Dear friend. I feel obligated to begin by assuring you that I do not truly know whether this is a story or not with an ending. For much of that which I'm about to recount may seem endless at times and perfectly suited to the rotation of the sun and the turn of the seasons and many other wonderful infinities. I think it will end at some point, as this is but a verse in the great song of the world. Though I hope a verse of some substance and not a little warmth and comfort. My father used to say you become that which you steep in. Meaning the people, places, and above all stories you choose to surround yourself with shape and mold your character.   

Much like a chisel and mallet shape a log. If this is true then I am made of shingles and beams, moss and ivy, wine and good cheese. I've grown and lived all my life in the area known as the Northern Woodlands sometimes called the North Clearings. Anyway you have it we are north and that means cold winters, summers bursting with life, and breath-stealing sunsets.

More north of us even is the Greenwood, but that is mostly elven territory not somewhere we travel. Unfortunate really, there used to be some trade developing and I heard tensions were easing but that seems to have taken a turn for the worse. I've never had the pleasure of hosting an elf at the inn. Hopefully one day. Ah, yes, the inn. My inn. The inn at the Edge of Greenwood. It was built by my grandfather, finished by my father, and now that he is gone I take care of it. It's a big job, mother and sister help immensely. The garden and stables out back alone seem to be enough to swallow a whole day sometimes let alone the cleaning and tending bar and cooking and greeting patrons. But by the planes I wouldn't have it any other way.

The people who pass through this inn are so wonderfully diverse. Travelers from distant lands, adventurers looking for wealth and glory, not one or two criminals on the run I suspect either. No matter to me, my job as I see it is to provide a place where any weary soul can lay their head down for a night and have one less worry in a world that is full of them. And the stories these travelers tell, oh stories. This is why I'm writing you friend, to retell some of these stories. The ones that stuck with me. Because if we don't share stories they die with us and stories should be immortal. I hope you'll indulge the odd rambling about my days here at the inn from time to time as well. The simplest way for me to recount these stories was to keep a journal of sorts and one does get contemplative from time to time and go off on tangents. I'll do what I can to be to the point. 

I hope you're well, dear friend, and that these stories and letters provide you some comfort during your trials. Should you ever be up north you're always welcome at the inn. I'm sure you have a story or two to tell yourself. Till then.

Nov 23, 202004:27