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Unshackled - Dungeons and Dragons

Unshackled - Dungeons and Dragons

By Unshakled DnD

Dungeons and Dragons podcast:
Dungeon Master - Jordan Svenkeson @JoTheDM;
Sari, the Gnome Wizard - Max;
Tobias, the Triton Paladin - Shawn;
Mariam, the Half-elf Cleric/Bard - Shayan;
Pesky, the Goblin Ranger - Eli;
Sebastian, the Human Barbarian/Fighter - Graeme;
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Unshackled - Dungeons and DragonsOct 25, 2020

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Nova Aeri Attack

Nova Aeri Attack

Chapter 62: The Unshackled fight off a Yuan-ti attack at the Nova Aeri

Feb 23, 202103:42:43
The Green Horde

The Green Horde

Chapter 61: A tense battle with the Green Elves is diffused by Tobias, but an attack on the Nova Aeri means they cannot take much of the horde. They leave to find the Snake queen taking over Braveheart and Nova Aeri.

Feb 10, 202103:17:56
Twisting Maze

Twisting Maze

Chapter 60: The Unshackled traverse the maze and face off against the Green Dragon's elf children.

Feb 03, 202103:47:45
Kobold Kitchen Coup

Kobold Kitchen Coup

Chapter 59: In the night, the camp is surrounded by Kobold and attacked.

Jan 27, 202103:54:23
Nasty Trolls

Nasty Trolls

Chapter 58: After escaping from a Troll Attack, the group rest, but more Trolls attack. They prepare a long rest before going for the lair.

Jan 20, 202103:43:12
Lair Search

Lair Search

Chapter 57: Traveling though the Jungle, searching for the Green Dragons lair, they realize they have no idea where it might be.

Jan 16, 202103:09:13
After Party

After Party

Chapter 56: After the Green Death's people at the Nova Aeri celebrate and Zemi thanks the Unshackled for their assistance. In the morning he invites them to search for the Green Death's horde.

Jan 08, 202103:10:22
Fall of Green Death

Fall of Green Death

Chapter 55: The Unshackled hear the Green Death coming to destroy them and the Nova Aeri. The prepare to fight and defend.

Jan 01, 202103:17:14
BraveHeart

BraveHeart

Chapter 54: The group meet Zemi the Dragon and plan to leave Nova Aeri, but are stopped and must meet his mother Braveheart.

Jan 01, 202103:19:07
602 Steps Rest

602 Steps Rest

Chapter 53: The party arrives at Nova Aeri for a long rest; contact Zemi with an update and realize the peaked town is his home.

Dec 09, 202003:41:43
Torn Allegiance

Torn Allegiance

Chapter 52: Doing everything they can, the group attempts to hideaway from the Yuan-ti.  They are introduced to their new companion Ikelu, who struggles with their allegiance in the night.

Dec 02, 202003:32:22
Escape the Temple

Escape the Temple

Chapter 51: After taking the Snake Queens eye, the party fight to escape and leave this cursed place.

Nov 09, 202003:48:26
Commune with the Snake

Commune with the Snake

Chapter 50: Sari contacts their Young Silver friend Zemi, and the gorup waits the night at the home given by the Yuan-ti. They are led to the temple and presented before the Snake Eye to ask their questions, Sari communes with the Snake Queen and then traps it into a box. The battle commences.

Oct 25, 202003:58:07
Deep in the Jungle

Deep in the Jungle

Chapter 49: Suffering from a memory loss, Sebastian returns to the group confused. Mimi is able to dispel the mind fog, but a firebolt causes them to flee as a creature in the fog turns aggressive. The party arrive to a settlement of snake people, and meet the cobra lieutenant ,Aberax. Requesting to speak with the Snake Queen at the temple they are invited to wait until the morning.

Oct 15, 202003:08:14
The Mist

The Mist

Chapter 48: After defeating the twin dragons they are warned by an elf that the Green Death will be angry and they should flee the forest.  Tracking the snake Eye they come across a thick fog and trace along it for a while until Sebastian attempts to investigate the fog with a rope around his waist.

Oct 12, 202003:29:25
Twins Dragons

Twins Dragons

Chapter 47: Travelling through the Jungle the party attempt to avoid as much of the natural wildlife and predators. Pesky discovers dragon tracks in the night, and the group investigates in the morning finding a pair of twin dragons with a goblin army.

Oct 04, 202003:54:37
Feather Foot

Feather Foot

Chapter 46: The Group prepare to leave in the morning, Mariam and Pesky arrive in time after a harrowing escape. Traveling towards the town, a mysterious Guardian of the Land warns them not to harm anything in the forest.

Sep 24, 202003:46:17
Saving Pesky

Saving Pesky

Chapter 45a: Mariam follows Har to save Pesky from being sacrificed to the Maw

Sep 24, 202052:53
Uncharted Territory

Uncharted Territory

Chapter 45: The party make it safely to the other side of the river and Sari gets a lay of the land. Seeing an abandoned village and the large mountain which is their destination. They prepare to camp just along the beach and set out in the morning, but are attacked by Giant Toads at dusk, and strange creatures disturb their sleep in the middle of the night.

Sep 20, 202003:29:11
Millis River

Millis River

Chapter 44: The Unshackled travel the Millis River and attempt to keep the boats afloat, fighting back the creatures attacking them. Just before reaching shore, a fog rolls with a waring.

Sep 14, 202003:45:06
Beneath the Surface

Beneath the Surface

Chapter 43: After the fight with the Orc Highwaymen, the group rests at the Border crossing to traverse the river in the morning. Except while crossing the river something bubbles on the surface.

Sep 07, 202003:34:53
Northern Road

Northern Road

Chapter 42: The Unshackled leave Mordel and head north to follow the path to find the Snake Eye.

Aug 27, 202003:25:41
Radiant Pillar

Radiant Pillar

Chapter 41: The Unshackled take down the Radiant Pillar and prepare to leave Mordell.

Aug 21, 202003:43:14
Franky's Folly

Franky's Folly

Chapter 40: The Unshackled infiltrate the Radiant Pillar, to gain information about Alphabet gang.

Aug 12, 202003:44:07
Momo and Piggly's day out

Momo and Piggly's day out

Chapter 39: The group plan for their next move after Mordell. Attempting to tie up loose ends with the Alphabet gang at the Radiant Tower.

Aug 06, 202003:27:21
Goblins and Egg

Goblins and Egg

Chapter 38: The Unshackled help around Mordel, meeting a goblin gang and help them on their luck. They search the Forgotten ward for a stolen Cockatrice Egg.

Jul 29, 202004:06:32
Inside Mordell

Inside Mordell

Chapter 37: The Unshackled spend some time in Mordell, building skills and new connections.

Jul 22, 202003:45:09
Operation Burnt Flagon

Operation Burnt Flagon

Chapter 36: After a tough battle with the Alphabet gang, the Paragon collect their dead and investigate the Flagon.

Jul 15, 202003:58:50
H&M

H&M

Chapter 35: A battle commences at the Black Flagon against the Alphabet gang and the Paragon.

Jul 11, 202004:39:13
Enter Forgotten Ward

Enter Forgotten Ward

Chapter 34: The Unshackled prep to join the Paragon for an attack into the Forgotten ward, against the Alphabet gang. Operation Burnt Flagon begins.

Jul 02, 202003:25:57
Doppelganger Lou

Doppelganger Lou

Chapter 33:  The Unshackled rescue Fiona from the Gin-Touched, and discover a doppelganger infestation in the city. They return to the justice Hall and meet with the Truth-seekers to interrogate the Doppelganger disguised as Sallie, Lou.

Jun 26, 202004:12:41
InJustice Hall

InJustice Hall

Chapter 32: Feeling uneasy as they walk through the city, the Unshackled go to the Justice Hall to interrogate the prisoners they left with the Paragon. Mack the thief and the Gin-Touched couple, one dies on his road to redemption, and the others leave to continue their path of deceit.. 

Jun 19, 202003:36:41
Sky Fall

Sky Fall

Chapter 31:  Bringing two of the thieves in the attack to the the Spartan ward for questioning, Sky the Assassin attempts to escapes, but falls. The Unshackled are paid for their work; Sari snorts pixie dust; the group go shopping for diamonds; Tobias offers to find the matching snake eye to seal away; Sebastian attempts to smooth things over with Fiona. [AUDIO NOT RECORDED]

Jun 07, 202000:05
Dock Attack

Dock Attack

Chapter 30: At the Reverent Ward, we learn more of the gods in the world, and prepare for the delivery job. At the docks, Pesky quickly discovers that a sneak attack has been lying in wait for them.

May 29, 202004:04:10
Reverent Ward

Reverent Ward

Chapter 29: Recovering from the dinner Sari learns of the couples nefarious nature, they bring the evidence to the Paragon in the morning. Heading to the Reverent Ward, Sari learns a gnomish dance and her youth is restored by the the Lady of Harmonies.  At the Sea Goddess temple they prepare for a ritual to purity Jayda's soul.

May 23, 202003:21:20
Just Dessert

Just Dessert

Chapter 28: The Unshackled meet with the Wizard Plem and investigate the Eye of the Snake Queen, handing the burden to the Infinite Arcane. After a day of exploring the city, the group meets with Fiona and her family for dinner. While Sebastian flirts with Fiona, something goes wrong with dessert.

May 13, 202004:11:02
Wild at the Drunk Duck

Wild at the Drunk Duck

Chapter 27: Sari successfully joins the Arcane guild, and the party becomes an official adventuring party under the name "Unshackled". But the celebration goes wild when a gang of pixies cause havoc at the Drunk Duck.

May 08, 202003:30:21
Trial of Carver

Trial of Carver

Chapter 26: Sebastian Carver is presented for his trail for desertion. After a detailed recounting of the situation and character witnesses, he was discharged from the militia. However Sebastian and his group are under the watchful eye of Paragon while in Mordell. The group celebrate and reunite Fiona with her sister at the Drunk Duck.

Apr 27, 202004:16:51
Gates of Mordell

Gates of Mordell

Chapter 25: After licking the wounds and recovering form the fight with Zedd, they question his corpse about his part in the Alphabet gang. The party continue on their journey to Mordell. Making a stop at the Inn Cobbleton, meeting Maz the golden dragonborn bard innkeeper, and staying the night at Grayhome. They arrive at Modell in the morning and Sebastian presents himself to Paragon for judgement.

Apr 18, 202003:27:27
End of Zedd

End of Zedd

Chapter 24: Taking the journey across the river, the ferry is attacked by a Sea Drake.  Attempting to escape, the group makes it to the safety and meets Captain Conroy of the other Border Crossing. While Sebastian is wary of being in public, Sari hatches a plan with the Captain to capture Zedd for Sebastian's pardon from crimes. A hard fight ensues as they discover Zed had many more abilities they were prepared for.

Apr 13, 202004:00:05
Ogre Rampage

Ogre Rampage

Chapter 23: After slaying Aunt Sophie and freeing her prisoners the party returns to the Border crossing to prepare for a possible ogre attack, and plan for the journey ahead. After holding back a midnight rampage, the group awakens in the morning to say their goodbyes to Penn Becker.

[Missing beginning of the audio and parts of Mariam]

Apr 02, 202003:30:10
Beheading the Witch

Beheading the Witch

Chapter 22: A tough fight against Sophie and her Darklings. [Mariam audio missing]

Mar 24, 202003:54:54
Lord of Darkness

Lord of Darkness

Chapter 21: The group make it to Pudaru'tama's floating fortress, but on their way Tobias is cursed, slowly losing his mind and Sari has aged 30 years.  After a simple game with high stakes against the Lord of Darkness, Sebastian Carver wins back the soul of Jayda. Quickly the party returns to the Material plane to have learned that 10 days have passed in the material plane. They attempt finish their deal with Aunt Sophie, and save Tobias from his curse. 

Mar 21, 202003:27:07
Shadow Grove

Shadow Grove

Chapter 20: Fighting off Ghasts and Wights, the group travels deeper into the Shadowfell, Passing through the walled town of Shadow Grove and meeting an old acquaintance of Sophie. Outside the town a surprise attack by ghosts kills Penn, however with Sari's scroll Mariam is able to resurrect Becker.

Mar 03, 202003:27:42
Into the Shadowfell

Into the Shadowfell

Chapter 19: After discussing with Aunt Sophie about the situation with the Lord of Darkness, the group decides to assist the witch's quest to free Jayda's soul. They prepare to journey into the Shadowfell, a mirror of the material plane, but fill with death and shadow.

Feb 25, 202003:19:32
Penn Becker

Penn Becker

Chapter 18: After confronting the shadow obelisk the group find refuge with Penn Becker in the ruined town of Windrip. After learning a bit of the mysterious bird, he joins them in the morning as they leave to return to Auntie Sophie.

Feb 24, 202003:14:07
Shadow Obelisk

Shadow Obelisk

Chapter 17: After meeting Pen Becker in the decimated town of Windrip, and fighting their way through the Red Scourge, the party comes to a large black obelisk at the source. A deity overpowers the group, thwarts their attempts to stop the scourge, and takes Jayda's soul as well. Leaving the group wrecked and with only escape left.

Jan 10, 202003:54:02
Aunt Sophie

Aunt Sophie

Chapter 16: In a dream we meet Aunt Sophie with a strange deal, suspiciously they accept to help Aunt Sophie, to free the soul trapped in Sebastian's necklace.

Dec 14, 201903:51:60
Troll Bridge

Troll Bridge

Chapter 15: On their way to Mordell, the group meets a prisoner taken by the border guard.  A deserting soldier, Sebastian, enlisting his help to help protect them on their way to Mordell.

Dec 11, 201903:45:54
Cloverside

Cloverside

Chapter 14: The group meets with the curious creature Clover at an old windmill, they continue on a perilous journey taking Fiona and child Dern to Mordell.

Nov 21, 201903:50:12