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Natural Ones

Natural Ones

By The Obsessive Geek

An unbalanced D&D campaign following a group of alternative "heroes" on their adventures through an original world. This is a relatively unedited play-through podcast that is presented bi-weekly.
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Episode 42: Coming Out of the Shaft or "The answer to life, the universe, and everything"

Natural OnesSep 14, 2021

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Episode 84: Kook inze Mooth

Episode 84: Kook inze Mooth

Nearing their time to go back into the firey furnace, the gang makes a last-ditch effort to find the viles of Abaxxus's blood on the other side of the continent.

Apr 16, 202401:37:56
Episode 83: Oh Nuts!

Episode 83: Oh Nuts!

This special episode is brought to you by nature. If you mess with nature, nature will mess with you. Be careful and be vigilant.

Mar 13, 202401:45:16
Episode 82: Jeepers Creepers

Episode 82: Jeepers Creepers

The group has been jumped in the night, find out what happens and who survives.

Feb 27, 202402:15:19
Episode 81: He is the Very Model...

Episode 81: He is the Very Model...

The summit continues to decide who will be joining the Ones in closing the portal in Kol Diabolis. Bridax gets a new outfit, gets drunk, and saves the day.

Feb 13, 202401:48:09
Episode 80: Deez Nutz

Episode 80: Deez Nutz

The men are finally finished with the games and teleport themselves to Ensor in time for some shenanigans and the meeting of the leaders of various armies. This may be the beginning of the end for Abaxxis.

Feb 09, 202401:24:27
Episode 79: The Shadow Knows

Episode 79: The Shadow Knows

Still stuck in the game, the remaining Natural 1s try to extinguish a dragon, a hag, and something in the pool below the pedestal.

Dec 15, 202302:04:18
Episode 78: The Slimy Chute or the Lub Tube

Episode 78: The Slimy Chute or the Lub Tube

Still playing games are we? The boys are still working on winning the games set out by Turnap-Klar. Round 3, coming your way!

Nov 07, 202302:04:02
Episode 77: Mind Sweeper

Episode 77: Mind Sweeper

The boys have been through a lot with the tournament of the Silver Tap, but they have earned what they came here for...a meeting with Turnep Clar. But, of course, the meeting is not all that it appears when everyone involved has to play a game to get what they want.

Oct 24, 202302:36:57
Episode 76: Five Gold on Bridax...Again

Episode 76: Five Gold on Bridax...Again

The boys get to Cliffbreaker and find a couple of distractions before attempting to find their wizard friend. Shenanigans ensue in this episode of the Natural Ones.

Oct 10, 202303:22:18
Episode 75: Bad Blood?

Episode 75: Bad Blood?

The men are on the hunt for the missing viles of Abaxxus's blood. They have found two so far and need to find any others to prevent his crossing over to any other realms.

Sep 26, 202301:54:41
Episode 74*: Enscorcelled Alluvium

Episode 74*: Enscorcelled Alluvium

*AUDIO FIXED* Back to their world, the party has two weeks to raise an army large enough to prevent Abaxxus from crossing over. Their minotaur army is still preparing as they decide what is most important in this short window of opportunity.

Sep 15, 202303:01:43
Episode 73: Five Minute Friend

Episode 73: Five Minute Friend

The group is headed toward the third and final tower with an old friend and a new friend. The ending of this episode has a twist that even the players did not see coming.

Aug 29, 202302:15:52
Episode 72: The Grate Escape

Episode 72: The Grate Escape

The crew has the vile of blood but at a cost, Rolthor has perished and been possessed. The heroes need to hightail it out of the city of Hateport and get back to the mission. How many more lives may be lost before closing the gate?

Aug 02, 202302:01:04
Episode 71: Beat the Meat

Episode 71: Beat the Meat

The great meat monster is coming alive now that our heroes have turned off the river of gloom. How are they going to get into the monster and get the vile of blood to stop Abaxxus?

Jun 07, 202303:13:09
Episode 70: Lubing up the (C)anal

Episode 70: Lubing up the (C)anal

Trucking their way through the Hellscape plane, our heroes make their way to Hellport to find the vile of blood that will hopefully prevent Abaxxus from taking over their world.

Jun 05, 202302:20:09
Episode 69: Ensorcelled

Episode 69: Ensorcelled

In last episode we left them at the tower, but the men are ready to get back on the river when they are sidetracked for a puzzling task.

May 09, 202301:58:18
Episode 68: Bridge Over Troubled Waters

Episode 68: Bridge Over Troubled Waters

The crew is at the top of the tower, they have retrieved the feather and are ready to return to the boat. Unbeknownst to them, Rothar is entertaining a four-armed troll while his family of trolls is making their way through the tower to our heroes at the top. How will the team get out of this one? Probably with quick thinking and a daring plan that will succeed on the first try.

Apr 19, 202302:13:02
Episode 67: The Space Between

Episode 67: The Space Between

The guys have retrieved the eggs and made a new deal, but where is Rothar. On his own again, Rothar has a vision that may affect the coming storm. Oh, and the guys get into a little scuffle on their way down the river. 

Mar 07, 202302:03:38
Episode 66: Egg Men

Episode 66: Egg Men

After Meep made a deal with a devil, the team continues their quest of finding eggs hidden somewhere in the caverns near the first tower. Will they get the eggs or will Meep owe the devil his life?

Feb 22, 202302:18:35
Episode 65: Sittin' By the Dock of the Bay

Episode 65: Sittin' By the Dock of the Bay

After a tumultuous float down the river, the boys landed at the first watchtower. In this episode, the GM salivates as the party splits up to cover different tasks in the devil city. 

Feb 07, 202302:20:41
Episode 64: Don't Pay the Ferryman

Episode 64: Don't Pay the Ferryman

The guys finally get aboard the ferry and start to travel down the river. You know that bridges are the worst, right? Well, we prove that again and the guys don't even get onto the bridge.

Jan 24, 202301:58:45
Episode 63: The Renegades Sail Away with Mr. Roboto

Episode 63: The Renegades Sail Away with Mr. Roboto

After finally "escaping" the tower of Pyranthus, the Nats embark on the next leg of their journey. They travel to a new plane of existence and meet a new comrade.

Jan 10, 202302:00:43
Episode 62: Father Knows Best

Episode 62: Father Knows Best

The gang is still climbing the tower of Pyranthis. Many difficulties present themselves on the way to the top to discover the keeper of the tower in this trippy episode.

Dec 13, 202201:50:45
Episode 61: Don't Be Trippin'

Episode 61: Don't Be Trippin'

Still in the tower of Pyranthis, the Natural Ones attempt to battle their way through the illusionary rooms. Each hero fights through the challenges in a variety of ways while Kronthud sees the truth and does nothing but heal people while not knowing what is going on. Crazy ensues.

Nov 22, 202202:12:06
Episode 60: There be monsters...

Episode 60: There be monsters...

The gang has completed one goal but has a bigger problem to work on, closing the gates of Abaxxus that are open. They have decided to take Szota's advice and travel to Rohira to see the wizard, Pyranthis, and see if he can lend a hand to close these gates and save what is left of this world.

Nov 08, 202202:18:12
Character Creation: Paladins

Character Creation: Paladins

We take a break from our regular story and three of us make characters because isn't that the best part of this game? This is our first side podcast illustrating the fun and creativity of character creation. We roll up three paladins and create backstories for each. 

Sep 27, 202241:00
Episode 58: Rock of Ages

Episode 58: Rock of Ages

The fight continues for the realm. Kronthud battles for his life against Rolthor and Farolt. The gang joins in when some unexpected warriors come to their aid. 

Sep 13, 202202:18:02
Episode 57: Fight for the Blight Part 2

Episode 57: Fight for the Blight Part 2

The team has to finish what they have started and attempt to find and destroy Farolt. A long-held secret is revealed when the team is split up and we find an old friend.

Sep 02, 202202:23:05
Episode 56: Battle of the Blight

Episode 56: Battle of the Blight

After a three-week exploration by many of the Natural Ones, the group comes back together with news from worldwide. They are summoned to the pyramid just as the city is attacked by unknown forces, GIANT forces. 

Aug 16, 202202:10:33
Episode 55: Rolthar gets Boned

Episode 55: Rolthar gets Boned

In a short episode before the summer break, the guys deal with the aftermath of the civil war, missing limbs, and a feeble-minded Britax. 

Jun 07, 202201:23:23
Episode 54: Pulling Your Own Stump

Episode 54: Pulling Your Own Stump

The group is fighting among themselves. Will they succeed in getting the armbands off of them? 

May 24, 202201:55:51
Episode 53: A Celebration of Life

Episode 53: A Celebration of Life

The Natural Ones lost of their members to cancer between sessions. This is their version of a wake for their longtime friend and compatriot, Matt Lackner. Awthem to the end.

Apr 28, 202202:39:56
Episode 52: Can't Stop the Feeling

Episode 52: Can't Stop the Feeling

Are the guys ever getting out of the castle? Will they get clamped with the bracelets? I know the answers, but you have to listen to this episode to find out. 

Mar 29, 202201:34:59
Episode 51: Bad Medicine

Episode 51: Bad Medicine

The group has a big decision to make, join the forces of Abaxxus or fight against them and find a way out of the castle. Meep returns and has a lot to say during the "negotiations". 

Mar 16, 202202:24:26
Episode 50: Backstabber

Episode 50: Backstabber

What happens when this group is presented with a new offer that might be stronger than the old one? The men discuss their possible new fate against the one that they had laid out for themselves. 

Mar 01, 202201:38:50
Episode 49: Double Dragon

Episode 49: Double Dragon

The guys start a new journey toward gaining the trust and hopefully an alliance with the frost giants of the north. They follow a trail through the Streets of Rage and hopefully find some Bad Dudes and some treasure, possibly a Golden Axe or 2. 

Feb 27, 202201:54:41
Episode 48: Clean it Up, We Want the Company Impressed

Episode 48: Clean it Up, We Want the Company Impressed

A short session with the crew. They are cleaning up after the battle with the Elder Brain and some lore is dropped on Rothor and Awthem. 

Jan 18, 202201:08:35
Episode 47: Tanks for the Ham Jelly!

Episode 47: Tanks for the Ham Jelly!

The crew is in the middle of a fight for their lives against the Elder Brain. With the stunning effect of the psychic blast, half of our team is out of commission. Will Meep save the day? Will Dobermil come to the rescue? You will have to listen to find out.

Dec 14, 202101:52:59
Episode 46: Rage Against the Machine

Episode 46: Rage Against the Machine

Our heroes join the fray and begin the attack on the elder brain's army. Can 6 people take on and defeat an entire army? Only time will tell. 

Dec 13, 202102:21:58
Episode 45: Don't Fear the Meep

Episode 45: Don't Fear the Meep

The battle continues. Can the group release Lucious from his mind control in time to save their own lives? The army of the Elder Brain is making its way through the caverns, will they have time to prepare for the battle yet to come?

Nov 23, 202101:44:51
Episode 44: Hit the Wet Spot

Episode 44: Hit the Wet Spot

We move over the other group as they make their way deep into the Underdark to battle the undead army making its way to AufTrag. 

Oct 12, 202102:12:24
Episode 43: Roc of Ages

Episode 43: Roc of Ages

The group has engaged with the dragon and fight for their lives. 

Sep 30, 202102:47:46
Episode 42: Coming Out of the Shaft or "The answer to life, the universe, and everything"

Episode 42: Coming Out of the Shaft or "The answer to life, the universe, and everything"

Our heroes have split into two factions while joining forces with the crew of the Mad Bovine. This episode follows the group going after Nexor Deepwater. 

Sep 14, 202101:52:56
Episode 41: Bulls*it

Episode 41: Bulls*it

The group sits down with the crew in this return episode. Bridax has some revelations both mentally and physically with his long-lost love commanding an armada with Dobermill by her side. 

Aug 24, 202140:08
Episode 40: Going Down on the Shaft

Episode 40: Going Down on the Shaft

The guys had just jumped down into the shaft on their way to the Underdark. Hopefully they will all survive as they plummet the 5 miles straight down into the darkness. 

Jun 22, 202101:44:15
Episode 39: Down the Shaft

Episode 39: Down the Shaft

Traveling through the under areas of Auftrag, our heroes meet with Szota, Farolt's right hand. She attempts to gain their trust to assist them with their next task of stopping the elder brain. Making their way to the shaft turns out to not be as easy as they had hoped as Nexor Deepwater and his forces are standing guard.

Jun 08, 202102:13:20
Episode 38: Croaker gets some Wood

Episode 38: Croaker gets some Wood

The boys are trying to make their way into Auftrag. What will happen next and who will they meet along the way this time?

May 25, 202102:06:35
Episode 37: You Gotta Know When to Fold 'em

Episode 37: You Gotta Know When to Fold 'em

Our group makes their way back to the Blight to count their winnings and to identify them. Meanwhile, Kronthud has other thoughts about his role in the future of the city and the religion. 

May 12, 202102:32:51
Episode 36: Wanted, Dead or a Meep

Episode 36: Wanted, Dead or a Meep

The gang gets back together at the Hairy Eyeball and is promptly attacked by strange winged monsters who seem bent on destroying half of Toth. Who or what are they after and will the guys stand to fight or slink into the back streets to make their escape? I would bet that our faithful listeners could guess which would happen. 

Apr 27, 202102:17:24
Episode 35: The Roof is on Fire, Let the.....

Episode 35: The Roof is on Fire, Let the.....

We continue the heist in the vault with the majority of our party and see what happens to Rolthar with his new "friends" at the tavern. Based on the title, I wonder if Rolthar gets into a bit of a scuffle. Our faithful listeners will not be surprised by what happens in both the vault and the tavern. Good luck, heroes.

Apr 13, 202101:58:41