Longwinded One: The Podcast
By Longwinded One
Longwinded One: The PodcastJul 20, 2020
S05E19 - The Four Treasures: Eric Ugland and Neil Hellegers
I can't tell you the last time I've had this much fun during an interview! In this interview, we do a deep dive into the world of Valdrani. We discuss the Good Guys, the Bad Guys, The Grim Guys, and the upcoming Ugly Guys series. The writer/narrator pair discuss their favorite parts of the series and we even get a unique look behind the screen into Glaton, the Gods, and a special ability of the kobolds.
Links:
S05E18 - The Four Treasures: Tinea and Leah
Aden... Aden had an ugly childhood. It taught him how to fight and survive, taught him how to run and hide and cut ties. Taught him that he wasn't born right. It didn't teach him much else. So Aden ran.
Aden grew up. Discovered the world, and crossed an ocean. Made his life his own. Soul-deep pain notwithstanding, he fought to be happy. Aden made do.
Until the aliens invaded his neighborhood.
What to do when you have a rifle in hand, and are damn good with it?
What to do when the rifle isn't enough, when the only way to save a girl and her mother from death, is to die himself?
Aden makes his choice, and is rewarded beyond his wildest dreams. Or perhaps...exactly to his wildest dreams.
Ladies and Gentlemen! Follow Aden as he alters his DNA with the power of Vanguard science to become what, and who, he wishes to be. Accompany Tinea as she greets the world and promptly explores new places, voluntarily or not. Watch as she meets new people; one in particular, one in terrible need of cuddles.
Links:
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/66260/tinea-and-leah-cyberpunk-alien-incursions-murder
S05E17 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Eleeyah
In this heartfelt interview with Charlie (aka Eleeyah), we learn about the German writer and his fan fiction set in the world of Stray Cat Strut. His work, Tinea and Leah has taken on a popular life its own over on Royal Road, and Charlie talks to us about his hopes and dreams for this Cyberpunk fiction.
Links:
https://www.royalroad.com/profile/149166
https://discord.gg/BTPdzsk8SH
https://ko-fi.com/eleeyah
S05E16 - The Four Treasures: Dragonheart Core by Adam Atenburgh
To take a dragon's hoard is to challenge death.
The greatest of the sea-drakes wakes, curled on his silver throne; but there is no silver. His hoard is stolen. He rises, screaming, and chases the thief to the ends of the world—only to be shot from the sky.
But dragons do not die easy, and never one with such festering hatred. A dungeon core rises from his corpse.
If he intends to survive so near the cove of pirates that slew his past self, he'll need to master his powers—and quickly. For these pirates are dragonslayers; they won't be felled by mere mushrooms or spiders.
Beneath the lawless Calarata, the young dungeon core will have to fight to survive; and one day, he will return death to the man who killed him.
Author Adam Atenburgh:
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/54416/dragonheart-core
Narrator Benjamin May:
S05E15 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Adam Atenburgh
In this episode, author Adam Atenburgh talks with us about Progression Fantasy, his process through the publishing world (and audiobooks), his “Snake” series, and his current work of fiction- Dragonheart Core.
Adam Atenburgh Websites:
https://www.royalroad.com/profile/210367
Misc. Websites:
S05E14 - The Four Treasures: Maxwell Flourish: A Fun Night by Zrail
This is a Modern Age Online story.
It is the Future. The realm of online video game entertainment has grown, creating vast and wonderous worlds for people to explore and enjoy.
This is the story of Kaleb, a young gamer, and his adventures in the latest Super-Hero Virtual reality MMO: Modern Age Online. Join him as he takes on villains (both player and NPC), joins forces with other player heroes, and even deals with some of the bureaucracy of being a hero in a perfect virtual recreation of the world. No cheats, no guides, just one newbie Super-Hero against the forces of villainy in his new virtual home.
Author Zrail:
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/20807/modern-age-online
Narrator Andrew James Spooner:
S05E13 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Zrail
This interview was a lot of fun. Zrail and I talked about his love of video games, board games, and comic books. We talked about the authors that influenced his super hero story Maxwell Flourish, and his larger world of Modern Age Online. A must listen!
Zrail Websites:
https://www.royalroad.com/profile/50378
Misc Websites:
S05E12 - The Four Treasures: Inexorable Chaos by Nino/Cliff Hanger
Gods are, generally speaking, not fans of directly putting their fingers on the scale. This is for a variety of reasons, ranging from cautioun to amusement, but is generally because after a few hundred millennia and enough prayers to fill a hollow Earth, you're bound to learn the art of delegation. Luckily, among the unwashed masses, there exist the exceptional, the gifted, those with the potential to become Heroes.
Useful pawns.
Thus, the Gods adopted a more laissez-faire policy.
Quasi Eludo has been a Hero. He did the whole "save the world” rigmarole, came home, and mulled over his magical journey. It was amazing! A whole lifetime as the destined savior, with magic and monsters, love and adventure, lifelong friendships and heartfelt goodbyes. There was so much, and yet, gone so soon.
It wasn’t enough. It was never enough. He wanted to do it again. And where wants coincide, there's a market, so he sold his services to the lazy, wanton Gods.
Now, after countless subjective centuries of Hero-ing, and several awkward conversations with the IRS, an odd God has come to Quasi with a unique request: Destroy a world, minimum payment of several million dollars on completion.
Quasi sees no reason not to accept.
Author Nino/Cliff Hanger:
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/22546/inexorable-chaos-complete
Narrator Mads Lindegaard:
S05E11 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Nino/Cliff Hanger
Come and learn from Cliff Hanger as he describes his unique story, Inexorable Chaos. Listen as we discuss the difference between experience and power. And finally, learn about the beginning stages of the publishing process, as Cliff Hanger traverses early interest letters from his future publishers.
Nino/Cliff Hanger Websites:
https://www.royalroad.com/profile/28356
Misc Websites:
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/8894/everybody-loves-large-chests
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/5701/savage-divinity
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/10286/the-good-student
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/2058/those-who-aspired-to-become-gods-a-darker-fairy
S05E10 - The Four Treasures: Doom Guy Isekai by Angry Spider
A very familiar soldier, used to battling the 'endless' hordes of Hell, is eventually overrun and dies. But his war isn't over yet...
Author Angry Spider:
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/34854/doom-guy-isekai
Narrator Jack Sapsford:
S05E09 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Angry Spider
In this interview, we learn about how Angry Spider entered the world of LitRPG and his advice for new authors. We learned how he came to write a hugely successfully Doom fan fiction web novel that has over one million views (without ever playing Doom)!
Angry Spider Websites:
https://www.royalroad.com/profile/162623
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cjj0KMxdLlBQjPz-BK9jQ
Misc Websites:
S05E08 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Neven Iliev and Jeff Hays
Join us as we chat with the dynamic duo behind the Everyone Loves Large Chest series. In this episode we tackle everything from how both Jeff and Neven got into Litrpg, to the importance of anonymity on the Internet, to "mean" book reviews. Learn about what each of them is currently working on, and hints about how they will end the ELLC series.
Links:
Soundbooth Theater
https://soundbooththeater.com
Neven Iliev's Audible Page
https://www.audible.com/author/Neven-Iliev/B076HNB4T2
Everyone Loves Large Chests
https://www.audible.com/pd/Morningwood-Everybody-Loves-Large-Chests-Vol1-Audiobook/B076Y2FWGY?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
Life Reset
https://www.audible.com/pd/Life-Reset-A-LitRPG-Novel-Audiobook/B076DL3FF4?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
Chrysalis
https://www.audible.com/pd/Chrysalis-Books-1-3-Audiobook/B0CS3XXW7C?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
Mimic & Me
https://www.audible.com/pd/Mimic-Me-Audiobook/B0CDCLSH6G?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
Dungeon Crawler Carl
https://www.audible.com/pd/Dungeon-Crawler-Carl-Audiobook/B08V8B2CGV?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
The Stars Have Eyes
https://soundbooththeater.com/shop/audiobooks/the-stars-have-eyes-episode-one-arrival/
Neven's Illustrator, Daniel Gonzalez:
https://www.deviantart.com/dmaxcustom
Dead Tired
https://www.audible.com/pd/Dead-Tired-I-Audiobook/B0CP2T1M1Y?action_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
Small Chests Are Fine Too
https://soundbooththeater.com/shop/audiobooks/everybody-loves-large-chests-small-chests-are-fine-too-episode-1-cinematic-audio/
S05E07 - The Four Treasures: Mistaken for a Returnee by ReWight
Aldritch of clan Blackshield is older than dirt and tired of just living day to day with no hope for the future.
A half-giant Dwarf by birth, a cleric by class, a soldier by duty, and a survivor by necessity. Aldritch has lived through more wars than he cares to recall. He's seen kingdoms rise and empires buried beneath the sands of time, and he personally witnessed the appearance of the first portal that bridged the gap between the demon realm and his home world. That portal was the catalyst that caused a chain reaction, which eventually led to the death of his world.
However, this isn't the end of Aldritch's story. And his next great adventure will take him to faraway lands where he'll make new friends, new enemies, discover a newfound love... And kill enough demons to drown the world in their blood.
Sulika Wysarie is the current leader of the Azuris' Hunter's Guild 3rd closing team. She lives with her lifelong friend; part time genius potion maker and shop owner, and full-time flirt - Faeyra Silverowl. The two of them have shared a secret since they were kids - Sulika is the sole surviving member of her family, a Kitsune, and more importantly, an heir to the mythical nine-tailed fox.
An oracle with a 90% accuracy rating has forewarned the hunter's guild that a group of cultists intend to open a portal to the demon realm right in the heart of their beloved city... But no one takes her seriously. No one, save for Sulika and her team. Now it's up to a Kitsune sorceress and her team to save their beloved city from the claws of demons. And in doing so, bring upon the world a walking calamity of anger and destruction.
Author ReWight:
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/72623/mistaken-for-a-returnee
Narrator Luke Jones:
https://www.voiceofjones.co.uk/
S05E06 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Alex White (ReWight)
Join us as Alex walks us through all of the backstory for his Royal Road novel, Mistaken for a Returnee. He talks about the story that coined the phrase “Royal Road”, about writing in the wee hours of the morning, and the importance of staying true to your story.
ReWight Websites:
Misc. Websites:
S05E05 - The Four Treasures: A Soldier's Life by Alwaysrollsaone
A story of being transported to another world. The main character is forced into the military in a fantasy setting and rises through the ranks while keeping his true ability secret.
Author: Alwaysrollsaone
https://www.patreon.com/alwaysrollsaone
https://www.scribblehub.com/profile/105575/alwaysrollsaone/
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/58243/a-soldiers-life
Narrator: Jonathan Waters
https://www.jonwatersvoiceover.com
https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Jonathan+Waters
S05E04 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Alwaysrollsaone
Come learn about Erick (aka Alwaysrollsaone) and his work on A Soldier's Life. A Dungeon Master at heart, Erick talks about what has inspired him and his work. This interview gives you a glimpse into the life of an independent author, and how much dedicated time they spend interacting with their work and with their fans.
Alwaysrollsaone Websites:
https://www.patreon.com/alwaysrollsaone
https://www.royalroad.com/profile/120381
https://www.scribblehub.com/profile/105575/alwaysrollsaone/
Genre Books:
First Book Introducing me to Genre: Way of the Shaman (7 book series)
Misc Web Sites:
Webnovel.com (serial web novels – usually translated stories)
Wuxiaworld.com (serial web novels – usually translated stories)
Royalroad.com (free story posting site)
Scribblehub.com (free story posting site, NC 17+ stories)
Topwebfiction.com (links to popular web novels)
Roll20.net (place to run table top games online)
S05E03 - The Four Treasures: Otherworldly by AlloraLee
Eunora Dawn is just a child. She was born a noble in the kingdom of Maeve, with 5 siblings and a shy personality. At a glance, her life was meant to be rosy.
But, when Eunora unlocks the [System] on her 8th birthday, she gains more than she expected. Memories of her past life as a strong-willed and fulfilled woman flood her mind and all but overwrite her personality. Filled with existential dread and grief over losing her past loved ones, Eunora goes from an innocent child filled with hope for her family to someone who is just trying to keep herself afloat in a strange world that almost seems too awful to be true.
With her sudden change in personality, as two individuals become one within Eunora, she has to find something she cares about. Anything. As long as it gets her out of bed.
Eunora loved her life in the Before -and she’s not looking forward to growing up again. All Maeve has shown her is neglect and longing, and after living a life of privilege she’ll need to adjust.
Author: AlloraLee
https://www.tiktok.com/@alloralee
https://www.patreon.com/alloraleewrites
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/46934/otherworldly
Narrator: Melissa White
S05E02 - The Four Treasures: Interview with AlloraLee
Come listen as we talk with AlloraLee, the brilliant mind behind the web novel Otherworldly. We discuss all things, from the inspiration of her writing, to her time on Royal Road, and finally to the authors she loves the most! We also get some fan questions answered!
AlloraLee Websites:
https://www.tiktok.com/@alloralee
https://www.patreon.com/alloraleewrites
https://www.royalroad.com/profile/214338
Misc. Websites:
S05E01 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Robert Bevan and Jonathan Sleep
Join us in the inaugural episode of season 5 where we talk to Robert Bevan and Jonathan Sleep about LitRPG and GameLit. We ask them about the origins of Critical Failures and how the author and narrator came to work together. Among other topics, we discuss the progress Robert has made on Critical Failures X, and the working title.
Robert Bevan's Website:
https://www.caverns-and-creatures.com
https://www.youtube.com/@cavernsandcreatures
Jonathan Sleep's Website:
https://www.jonathansleepvoiceover.com
@JLSleepVO (all platforms)
S04E50 - The Sembian Revival
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EACH NARRATIVE EPISODE FROM SEASON 4, IN ONE UNINTERRUPTED EPISODE. ENJOY!
Far East of the Sword Coast, the Shadovar and Uskevren have fallen. The Shadowstorm is no more. Sembia is fractured into city states. A mysterious hero rises from the ashes to usher in a new era of prosperity. Yet, there is still suffering. Cormyr and the wild elves of the Dalelands offer war on all sides. Earthmotes, madness, and shadow dragons plague the lands. These are the tales of the heroes who ended that suffering… 1491 DR The Year of Sembian Revival.
S04E49 - Sembian Revival: Interview with the Archmage: Ed Greenwood
Join us as we chat with the Archmage, Ed Greenwood, about Sembia. We learn from him about the process of writing The Halls of Stormweather, about the evolution of Forgotten Realms, and about the details that pertain directly to this podcast (who is Yeven, what exactly was Koril's Well, etc.).
Archivos Podcast: 20 Minutes with Ed Greenwood https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/archivos-podcast-network/id495606011?i=1000350514067
Plotpoints Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/plot-points/id768952889?i=1000462077700
Sembia References: https://longwinded.one/sembian-sources/
Fate of the Norns: https://pandemoniumbooks.com/collections/pendlehaven-games
The Ultimate Viking Anthology: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/avalkauskas/the-ultimate-viking-anthology?ref=geeknative
S04E48 - Sembian Revival: All Cast Reunion
Join us as we chat with the voice actors who made this podcast happen. Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout this last year. We hope everyone enjoyed it.
S04E47 - Sembian Revival: Epilogue, 30 Mirtul
The morning after the battle inside of Old Hazard Farm... We find out what comes next for our heroes. Mitoa goes to Cormyr (with something in tow). Ciran heads to Battledale. Jendal stays at the Farm. And Sonya heads off on a secret adventure.
S04E46 - Sembian Revival: Old Hazard Farm, 29 Mirtul
Thaisce takes Mitoa and Jendal to Old Hazard Farm. Inside the group battles the shadar-kai and their leader, Kaligax. Jendal encounters Lana. And though both she and Jendal end up badly beaten, Lana sacrifices herself to save her adopted brother. Thaisce finds the tablets and transports them to safety, and the rest of the party readies themself for an Aldond reunion.
S04E45 - Sembian Revival: Palace of the Hulorn, 29 Mirtul
As Aldond breaks down the door to the ballroom, the Battle Royale begins. Thaisce and Aldond battle Fargo. The others battle the Helms. During the fight, the Source is damaged and Sonya has to hold Selgaunt aloft with the power of her mind (and ultimately take the earthmote back to the Selgaunt crater). In the end, Fargo is dispatched, and Thaisce, Jendal, and Mitoa head to the farm. Ciran stays behind to look after the unconscious/exhausted body of Sonya.
S04E44 - Sembian Revival: The Hunting Garden, 29 Mirtul
The scene opens as Gryff, the shadow dragon of Thera and Bhaal's creation, and Tunorimorgil fight to the death. Mitoa rides on the back of Tunori, helping him navigate the shadow stepping creature. Then, we find the rest of the party in the Hunting Garden of the Hulorn, inside of Selgaunt (the now earthomote). When all hope at surviving seems lost, a polymorphed Mitoa flies in as a dragon. Fargo and his Blades retreat to the palace. The party follows and is trapped in the ballroom with an injured Source and all of the Helms. As the episode closes, we hear the banging of an unknown person, trying to get into the ballroom.
S04E43 - Sembian Revival: Ben Does Voice Acting
This episode brings with it the last of our one-on-one cast interviews. Ben played parts in the show from Tunori to Adon. He helped to bring personality to many supporting parts. Come and listen as we get to know our cast member a little better.
S04E42 - Sembian Revival: The Scar, 29 Mirtul
The party finds themselves transported to The Scar, just outside of Sembia. There, they find the last beacon, and discover the Shaking Plague has come back in a big way. Just as they realize they can't destroy the last beacon without causing problems, they hear the Selgaunt earthmote float over Scardale. Approaching the city the heroes find themselves pitted against the inflicted townspeople, the ballistae from Selgaunt and the approaching shadow dragon- Griff! Just when all hope is lost, Mitoa comes riding in on Tunorimorgil, and The Source gives a little aid.
S04E41 - Sembian Revival: Reviving Moondale, 28 Mirtul
We begin the episode with a flashback just after Mitoa received his first Harper mission. His handler speaks to him about seeking out Aldond, and "doing what is right" for Sembia. Then, we fast forward to the present, where somehow Mitoa and Aldond both emerge from the new forests of Ordulin- the wasteland caused by the Maelstrom having been eradicated by the planting of the Koril Seed. As Mitoa begins to question Aldond, a familiar black dragon shows up!
S04E40 - Sembian Revival: The Fortress and the Farm, 28 Mirtul
Ciran awakes to find himself in the Shadowfell. What's worse? He is in the courtyard of the Fortress of Memories. Beside him are the bodies of his friends. The Raven Queen does that "bad guy monologue" when the grace of Hanali pulls the spirits of Thaisce, Jendal, and Sonya away from the dark. They awaken and begin to be transported to Scardale. However, before they can leave, the Raven Queen leaves them with a picture of what is happening to Jendal's adopted family- Lana and Prospero. Little does he know that they are the keepers of the Tablets of Fate at Old Hazard Farm, where Kaligax and his Shadar-kai brothers have just arrived.
S04E39 - Sembian Revival: The Hole of Yhaunn, 27 Mirtul
The party discovers that the Hole of Yhaunn is no longer just a dead magic zone. In parts of the Hole, the potency of magic is doubled! After Spitze dispatches the rest of his friends, Ciran uses "something he won in an 'Ante' game back in Westgate" to destroy Spitze. Then, Adon says a fond farewell to Ciran, by offering the grace of Lady Goldheart.
S04E38 - Sembian Revival: Being Bold with Jendal
In this episode we get to know Steve, the man behind the monk. We also talk about Star Wars, past campaigns, and what is to come for Jendal. Enjoy.
S04E37 - Sembian Revival: Puppets of the Raven Queen, 27 Mirtul
Spitzes, One of the "children" of Thera, is alone in the Hole of Yhaunn. He knows that something has happened to his mother. But his brother, Griff, reaches out after he escapes the fallout of the Koril Seed in Ordulin. The shadow dragon brothers plot their revenge on Sonya and her group. Meanwhile, in Selgaunt, The Source, Fargo, and Kaligax plot their next steps.
S04E36 - Sembian Revival: John Pruden, the Voice of Erevis Cale
In this episode, we interview the esteemed John Pruden. He voiced our beloved Erevis Cale, Magadon Kest, and Drasek Riven in eight of the Sembia novels. We find out about his recording process, his interaction with Audible and Wizards of the Coast, and- as a special treat- he reads a snippet of "All the Sinners' Saints" (a short story published in Dragon Magazine #297).
S04E35 - Sembian Revival: Sakkors, Part 3, 27 Mirtul
After a brief rest, the group begin talking about their next steps. Aldond appears to be out from under the influence of the Raven Queen, yet still in withdrawal from the power of his sword. The group senses some helms being slaughtered outside the walls of Sakkors, and braces for the coming of Thera (The Ravager) and her dragon, Griff. In the chaos that unfolds, the group realizes that Aldond has thrown himself into he ravine, likely in an ill-fated attempt to find his blade. Sonya shadow steps the group away from Ordulin, but Mitoa stays behind to plant the Koril Seed. The rest of the group step through the shadows to Yhaunn.
S04E34 - Sembian Revival: Sakkors, Part 2, 26 Mirtul
The battle with Aldond is on. Ciran does some swashbuckling with Aldond and his blade, Aurumordic. Jendal rescues Thaisce from the ledge. Sonya is alive (and knocks the blade out of Aldond's hands). Thaisce uses Celestiar to dispel Aurumordic and Ciran throws the sword off of the bridge and into the ravine. Then the group ponders what to do with the defeated Lord High Governor...
S04E33 - Sembian Revival: Sakkors, Part 1, 26 Mirtul
In this pivotal episode, the party meets Aldond Talendar in the Inner Sanctum of Sakkors. The Source leave's Sonya's body for the new mythallar that Aldond and and his Shadar-kai have constructed (with the help of the Raven Queen). And just before all hell breaks loose, the mythallar teleports away to Selgaunt.
S04E32 - Sembian Revival: The Dawnpost, 26 Mirtul
The crew heads along just north of the Dawnpost from Yeven's Shrine. Eventually, they make it to the destruction that was formerly the capital- Ordulin. There they encounter the Shadar-kai, led by their leader Kaligax. When a battle ensues, Ciran's brother, Firin, comes to their rescue.
S04E31 - Sembian Revival: Upper Yeven‘s Shrine, 23 Mirtul
With the heroes reeling from Sonya's death, the doors of Yeven's Shrine open to the upper levels. Adon brings them up to meet the caretaker of the shrine, Tassarion. Tassarion tells Ciran that he is a noble elf, son of a powerful elven woman named Yeven, who preached the "duality" of the Seldarine. The group decides that the next move should be to take Sonya's body "home" to the ruins of Sakkors - in Ordulin.
S04E30 - Sembian Revival: Lower Yeven‘s Shrine, 23 Mirtul
Having escaped Thera in Ravager form and her dragon Griff. We learn that Ciran found an Avenorani flower and wished his way (at the suggestion of Adon) to his mother's home- Yeven's Shrine. Appearing in the underground rooms of the shrine, the crew learns that the elves used this space for grand trance experiences, and that they may not leave the space without having experienced a vision. Mitoa glimpses a vast ruined cavern with a glowing orb. Ciran appears in the "Hole" and speaks to Thera's other dragon, named Spitze. Thaisce appears near a city, "where the scar meets the sea." There a mountain emerges from the clouds. And Jendal hears his long-lost "sister's" words through Sonya's dying lips.
S04E29 - Sembian Revival: The Legend of Dave Gross
Come chat with the author/editor of such things such as: Star Wars Insider, Amazing Stories, and Dragon Magazine. In this episode Dave Gross talks about his time at TSR, Wizards of the Coast, and Paizo Publishing. He also talks about his love of Forgotten Realms and the characters of Tamlin and Talbot Uskevren from Selgaunt.
Dave Gross Official Site (see the pinned post on the order of the Radovan & the Count novels) http://frabjousdave.com
Handsome Siblings https://www.netflix.com/title/80996973
Defenders of Dunbury Castle https://aetaltis.com
S04E28 - Sembian Revival: Thera and Thiasce, A House Divided
Jeremiah and Evelyn stopped by to chat about their characters. Join us to learn more about Thiasce and Thera.
S04E27 - Sembian Revival: Ramblecoats, 22 Mirtul
The party hopes to escape the sound of dragon wings by checking out the cave at Ramblecoats where supposedly Aldond first came across Aurumordic. But inside the cave there is a Shadow Crossing to the Shadowfell. A female voice emanates from the rift and the Raven Queen distracts everyone long enough for Thera to get a seemingly fatal blow on Sonya. When Ciran, in a mad rage, stabs Thera she begins transforming into an Avatar of Bhaal- the Ravager. Jendal pops his potion of Giant Strength and wrestles with the Ravager. Refusing to kill the Ravager, the group escapes to outside of the falls where they run face to face with the Shadow Dragon, Griff. And The Ravager comes up from behind. Thera tells the dragon to unleash its breath weapon, but Adon's new-found friend, Thiasce ("Hash-ca") blocks the blast. And just when everyone thinks they have met their end Ciran finds something on the banks of the River...
S04E26 - Sembian Revival: Villainy, 22 Mirtul
Kaligax begins to set up a perimeter around Ordulin, expecting the party to be passing through any day. Aldond and Fargo discuss what will happen if The Source doesn't cooperate. And Thera finds out there are hidden gifts associated with being a chosen of Bhaal.
S04E25 - Sembian Revival: Archen Vale, 22 Mirtul
In this episode, the characters walk north from Archenbridge to find the dark cave where Aldond found the blade Aurumordic (Chroninastis). On the way to the hamlet of Ramblecoats Jendal explains about his past as an orphan, and his first experience with an Avenorani flower. Upon finding the scary cave, they immediately need to take shelter inside (due to the sound of a circling dragon getting louder and louder.
S04E24 - Sembian Revival: Archenbridge, 21 Mirtul
The party ends their travels from Fairhaven with a pint at Archenbridge's famous tavern, The Drunken Lion. It turns out Ciran's old friend Kien runs the bar there. Kien tells the group about the day they fished all of the soldiers out of the river from the Battle of Rumblecoats. They also learn that one of the Helms who helped bring the bodies out of the River Arken still lives in town. When they visit him, they learn of a mysterious cave in Ramblecoats where Aldond possibly first came into contact with Aurumordic.
S04E23 - Sembian Revival: Writing the Multiverse with Richard Lee Byers
The author of Shattered Mask, Richard Lee Byers, sat down with us and talked this experience writing in the realm. We talked about: his chosen character in the Uskevren family (Shamur), his preferred writing practices, and his favorite hobbies.
S04E22 - Sembian Revival: Temple of Ao, 15 Mirtul
As the main characters escape from the Helms at Fairhaven, across Toril there is a Minister of Ao, named Thiasce (pronounced "Hash-Ca") that is activated from 1,000 years of waiting in owl form. The Deva learns about his past from the temple keeper, a sphinx known as Icosios. He learns of his past trauma and of his burning blade, Celestiar. Thiasce can vaguely see the party's role in securing the Tablets of Fate, and he can also see the danger they are walking into.
S04E21 - Sembian Revival: Fairhaven, 15 Mirtul
The party is being escorted to the Corinthal Estate outside of Saerb. During the trek, it is unclear whether the Helm Commander, Fargo Pennerent, recognizes the disguised Mitoa and Sonya. The group learns that Aldond Talendar was also once a Helm, and was thought dead in a skirmish along the Daleland border, called the Battle of Rumblecoats. Upon reaching the estate, the group manages to escape. They head to Archenbridge to follow up on the details about Aldond's supposed dead, and his emergence with the sword of state, Aurumordic.
S04E20 - Sembian Revival: Saerb, 15 Mirtul
The crew enters the famed town of Saerb, and discover an annual festival going on. This festival celebrates the defeat of the Rich Tharuighagh, by the Battlemaster of Tempus, named Brandon. The celebration has a contest called "Find the Phylactery," which the party reluctantly plays to "blend in." After finding the phylactery, they earn a mysterious potion and are presented with a vacation to the Corinthal Estate by the commander of the Helms, Fargo Pennerent.