Smash Loot & Roll Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/smash-loot-roll A dungeons and dragons podcast between friends near and far. © 2025 Gary O'Neilin 207072ac-5909-5405-a6b6-d1d093ff79d1 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:36:38 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:48:06 -0800 https://img.transistor.fm/QEcYjKfb8BozTK-P7mnIAQFVLjAnu7Q7PSVnhgurj0k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE0OTI2LzE2MDE2/NDgxNTEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Smash Loot & Roll episodic Gary O'Neilin A dungeons and dragons podcast between friends near and far. A dungeons and dragons podcast between friends near and far.. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e Gary O'Neilin No No The Crystal Fields 46 46 The Crystal Fields full 329150c6-2450-458a-9823-537c7e2ed39b https://share.transistor.fm/s/58848590 After their encounter at Desert Camp, Adrok, Ares, Bowdin, and Kelgrace realize there is more to this realm than what they have been told. In an effort to avoid joining in the slaughter of the creatures of the realm, our adventures decide to go explore the Crystal Fields. While in the fields they meet an alchemist who is studying the various crystals. Our adventures decide to go harvest some crystals for themselves and discover why so many before them have failed to return from the fields. Ares unwittingly inhales some of the red crystal dust and watches his companions turn into unspeakable horrors.

]]> After their encounter at Desert Camp, Adrok, Ares, Bowdin, and Kelgrace realize there is more to this realm than what they have been told. In an effort to avoid joining in the slaughter of the creatures of the realm, our adventures decide to go explore the Crystal Fields. While in the fields they meet an alchemist who is studying the various crystals. Our adventures decide to go harvest some crystals for themselves and discover why so many before them have failed to return from the fields. Ares unwittingly inhales some of the red crystal dust and watches his companions turn into unspeakable horrors.

]]> Thu, 26 Dec 2024 11:19:28 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 5429 After their encounter at Desert Camp, Adrok, Ares, Bowdin, and Kelgrace realize there is more to this realm than what they have been told. In an effort to avoid joining in the slaughter of the creatures of the realm, our adventures decide to go explore the Crystal Fields. While in the fields they meet an alchemist who is studying the various crystals. Our adventures decide to go harvest some crystals for themselves and discover why so many before them have failed to return from the fields. Ares unwittingly inhales some of the red crystal dust and watches his companions turn into unspeakable horrors.

]]> D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Into the Unknown 45 45 Into the Unknown full beac8a63-21c3-444e-b8fd-0fe38562ddf4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1d3ff74 After an encounter with a strange creature in Desert camp, Adrok, Ares, Bowden, and Kelgrace decide to go explore the desert and see what else they can find.  Their exploration leads them to the entrance of some type of creature colony, that changes their thoughts on the hunt. 

]]> After an encounter with a strange creature in Desert camp, Adrok, Ares, Bowden, and Kelgrace decide to go explore the desert and see what else they can find.  Their exploration leads them to the entrance of some type of creature colony, that changes their thoughts on the hunt. 

]]> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 05:13:08 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 7915 After an encounter with a strange creature in Desert camp, Adrok, Ares, Bowden, and Kelgrace decide to go explore the desert and see what else they can find.  Their exploration leads them to the entrance of some type of creature colony, that changes their thoughts on the hunt. 

]]> D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No A Hunting We Will Go 44 44 A Hunting We Will Go full c7356e2e-a47a-4f69-9fac-259911261e15 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b7af0a10 Adrok, Ares, Bowden and Kelgrace agree to join Ares on a job to hunt monsters. Unbeknownst to all the task turns out to be more than they were expecting.

]]> Adrok, Ares, Bowden and Kelgrace agree to join Ares on a job to hunt monsters. Unbeknownst to all the task turns out to be more than they were expecting.

]]> Sat, 28 Sep 2024 16:23:53 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 6586 Adrok, Ares, Bowden and Kelgrace agree to join Ares on a job to hunt monsters. Unbeknownst to all the task turns out to be more than they were expecting.

]]> D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No The Call of the Moon 43 43 The Call of the Moon full 881a52a5-27c4-4fb4-8812-e02ec7bed8b4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/56c61dad After stopping Alexia, our hero's have returned to TrollSkull manor for some much needed rest and relaxation. While at the manor, the quintet ties up some loose ends, searches for their next adventure and Kelgrace learns that price of her powers.

]]> After stopping Alexia, our hero's have returned to TrollSkull manor for some much needed rest and relaxation. While at the manor, the quintet ties up some loose ends, searches for their next adventure and Kelgrace learns that price of her powers.

]]> Fri, 03 May 2024 12:32:11 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 7337 After stopping Alexia, our hero's have returned to TrollSkull manor for some much needed rest and relaxation. While at the manor, the quintet ties up some loose ends, searches for their next adventure and Kelgrace learns that price of her powers.

]]> D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No A Battle for a Soul 42 42 A Battle for a Soul full 0f9da096-fe7a-4fbc-aabc-e20ae42421df https://share.transistor.fm/s/32adacc1 Our adventurers battle to stop Alexia from completing her ritual.


Our adventurers, Adrok, Ares, Bowden, Chip and Kelgrace have made their way to the ritual site. Alexia has brought a group of mercenaries to protect her.


Our adventurers and the mercenaries face off to determine if Alexia will succeed in her plan to reunite with her mother.

]]> Our adventurers battle to stop Alexia from completing her ritual.


Our adventurers, Adrok, Ares, Bowden, Chip and Kelgrace have made their way to the ritual site. Alexia has brought a group of mercenaries to protect her.


Our adventurers and the mercenaries face off to determine if Alexia will succeed in her plan to reunite with her mother.

]]> Sat, 02 Mar 2024 09:17:16 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 6716 Our adventurers battle to stop Alexia from completing her ritual.


Our adventurers, Adrok, Ares, Bowden, Chip and Kelgrace have made their way to the ritual site. Alexia has brought a group of mercenaries to protect her.


Our adventurers and the mercenaries face off to determine if Alexia will succeed in her plan to reunite with her mother.

]]> D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No The Knights of WaterDeep 41 41 The Knights of WaterDeep full 2c6f72c7-9aec-4125-9436-c7045d53f76e https://share.transistor.fm/s/53c879f2 Our adventurers Adrok, Ares, Bowdin, Chip, and Kelgrace successfully tracked Lord Neverwinter and after a brief fight with his guards, forced him to surrender. Now our adventurers need to bring the renegade lord back to WaterDeep to see justice served.

]]> Our adventurers Adrok, Ares, Bowdin, Chip, and Kelgrace successfully tracked Lord Neverwinter and after a brief fight with his guards, forced him to surrender. Now our adventurers need to bring the renegade lord back to WaterDeep to see justice served.

]]> Fri, 01 Dec 2023 07:54:39 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 3732 Our adventurers Adrok, Ares, Bowdin, Chip, and Kelgrace successfully tracked Lord Neverwinter and after a brief fight with his guards, forced him to surrender. Now our adventurers need to bring the renegade lord back to WaterDeep to see justice served.

]]> D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Portals 40 40 Portals full 3af8c244-fd59-4c7e-98cd-7b2f67d094a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dc76587d Our héros have tracked Degalt Neverwinter to his wooded estate outside of Neverwinter. Adrok, Ares, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace hide in the forest discussing their next move to capture their quarry. They have seen several guards and know they are outnumbered. 

]]> Our héros have tracked Degalt Neverwinter to his wooded estate outside of Neverwinter. Adrok, Ares, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace hide in the forest discussing their next move to capture their quarry. They have seen several guards and know they are outnumbered. 

]]> Tue, 26 Sep 2023 13:17:48 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 6623 Our héros have tracked Degalt Neverwinter to his wooded estate outside of Neverwinter. Adrok, Ares, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace hide in the forest discussing their next move to capture their quarry. They have seen several guards and know they are outnumbered. 

]]> D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No We Don't Have a Plan 39 39 We Don't Have a Plan full 6377b346-678b-4ffd-ab96-44129d0cc007 https://share.transistor.fm/s/992308c6 Adrok, Aries, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace have all reunited in the port of Neverwinter. Now they must decide which of their quarries they are going to search for, Uflass Burloch or Degault Neverwinter. Deciding to leverage their Harper contact, the quintet heads to the bakery to see what information may be available to them in their hunt.

]]> Adrok, Aries, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace have all reunited in the port of Neverwinter. Now they must decide which of their quarries they are going to search for, Uflass Burloch or Degault Neverwinter. Deciding to leverage their Harper contact, the quintet heads to the bakery to see what information may be available to them in their hunt.

]]> Fri, 28 Jul 2023 05:51:39 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 4691 Adrok, Aries, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace have all reunited in the port of Neverwinter. Now they must decide which of their quarries they are going to search for, Uflass Burloch or Degault Neverwinter. Deciding to leverage their Harper contact, the quintet heads to the bakery to see what information may be available to them in their hunt.

]]> D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Splitting the Party 38 38 Splitting the Party full 3bdb66d0-3d34-48fb-a0b9-150d791ee4b9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c99b2610 Our adventures have been recruited by the group known as the Harpers to find and return to WaterDeep, Degault Neverwinter; and if possible Ulfass Borloch. In the grand wisdom of every adventuring partying, our adventures have decided to split the party. Adrok and Kelgrace will travel by griffon north to the city of Neverwinter, while Aries, Bowdin, and Chip travel north on the sailing ship, The Marionette.

]]> Our adventures have been recruited by the group known as the Harpers to find and return to WaterDeep, Degault Neverwinter; and if possible Ulfass Borloch. In the grand wisdom of every adventuring partying, our adventures have decided to split the party. Adrok and Kelgrace will travel by griffon north to the city of Neverwinter, while Aries, Bowdin, and Chip travel north on the sailing ship, The Marionette.

]]> Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:35:46 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 6932 Our adventures have been recruited by the group known as the Harpers to find and return to WaterDeep, Degault Neverwinter; and if possible Ulfass Borloch. In the grand wisdom of every adventuring partying, our adventures have decided to split the party. Adrok and Kelgrace will travel by griffon north to the city of Neverwinter, while Aries, Bowdin, and Chip travel north on the sailing ship, The Marionette.

]]> D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Get a Clue! 37 37 Get a Clue! full 7d773da7-caac-4898-ad72-360a9037956c https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e869dff After Kelgrace is caught in a room with a dead elven, a detective is brought in to discover the truth behind the murder. Kelgrace and several other party attendees are brought in for questioning. 
As the situation evolves, our adventures help in their own way to identity the murder in an attempt to care Kelgrace.

]]> After Kelgrace is caught in a room with a dead elven, a detective is brought in to discover the truth behind the murder. Kelgrace and several other party attendees are brought in for questioning. 
As the situation evolves, our adventures help in their own way to identity the murder in an attempt to care Kelgrace.

]]> Mon, 01 May 2023 08:47:41 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 7355 After Kelgrace is caught in a room with a dead elven, a detective is brought in to discover the truth behind the murder. Kelgrace and several other party attendees are brought in for questioning. 
As the situation evolves, our adventures help in their own way to identity the murder in an attempt to care Kelgrace.

]]> D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No The Rose Ball 36 36 The Rose Ball full 81390aaf-d235-4e09-a18d-0351a420850c https://share.transistor.fm/s/8eb95aa5 After helping dispatch three devils on the top of Troll Skull manor, Bowdin and Chip join the tiefling Aries in his task to track down the summoner of the devils.  

Aries invites Bowdin and Chip to join him when returning to the WaterDeep guard to receive payment and are tasked to discover who is responsible for bring the devils to WaterDeep.
The trio find the Summoner dead in a warehouse near the summoning circle. 
Further investigation of the summoner reveals the summoner to be the niece of Lady Haventree, the hostess of the Rose Ball. The same ball that Adrok or Kelgrace were invited/tasked to attend.
While attending the Rose Ball, the adventurers encounter several individuals they have encountered in the journeys. 
The social encounters lead to Kelgrace meeting in private with a sharp dressed elf. 
The private meeting is interrupted with the discovery of a dead elf in the room. 

]]> After helping dispatch three devils on the top of Troll Skull manor, Bowdin and Chip join the tiefling Aries in his task to track down the summoner of the devils.  

Aries invites Bowdin and Chip to join him when returning to the WaterDeep guard to receive payment and are tasked to discover who is responsible for bring the devils to WaterDeep.
The trio find the Summoner dead in a warehouse near the summoning circle. 
Further investigation of the summoner reveals the summoner to be the niece of Lady Haventree, the hostess of the Rose Ball. The same ball that Adrok or Kelgrace were invited/tasked to attend.
While attending the Rose Ball, the adventurers encounter several individuals they have encountered in the journeys. 
The social encounters lead to Kelgrace meeting in private with a sharp dressed elf. 
The private meeting is interrupted with the discovery of a dead elf in the room. 

]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2023 08:14:21 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 5958 After helping dispatch three devils on the top of Troll Skull manor, Bowdin and Chip join the tiefling Aries in his task to track down the summoner of the devils.  

Aries invites Bowdin and Chip to join him when returning to the WaterDeep guard to receive payment and are tasked to discover who is responsible for bring the devils to WaterDeep.
The trio find the Summoner dead in a warehouse near the summoning circle. 
Further investigation of the summoner reveals the summoner to be the niece of Lady Haventree, the hostess of the Rose Ball. The same ball that Adrok or Kelgrace were invited/tasked to attend.
While attending the Rose Ball, the adventurers encounter several individuals they have encountered in the journeys. 
The social encounters lead to Kelgrace meeting in private with a sharp dressed elf. 
The private meeting is interrupted with the discovery of a dead elf in the room. 

]]> D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No A Summoned Detour 35 35 A Summoned Detour full c87ec967-441c-4e8f-aed1-26a0f9d36a90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd63343c Returning to Troll Skull Manor after their dinner encounter with Alexia, Adrok and Kelgrace bed down for the night while Bowdin and Chip play a drinking game, gnome vs. dwarf.  Before they can determine a winner, their game is interrupted by several loud noises on the roof of the manor. Going up to investigate, the two find a trio of devils facing off with a dark-fabio haired tiefling, Aries. With the devils dispatched, Bowdin and Chip assist Aries complete the task of discovering what summoned the devils. Their search leads them to a dead young noble of the Haventree family. The same family hosting the ball our adventurers turned investigators were asked to attend. The trio give the news to the matriarch of the house, Lady Haventree, before returning to Troll Skull Manor

]]> Returning to Troll Skull Manor after their dinner encounter with Alexia, Adrok and Kelgrace bed down for the night while Bowdin and Chip play a drinking game, gnome vs. dwarf.  Before they can determine a winner, their game is interrupted by several loud noises on the roof of the manor. Going up to investigate, the two find a trio of devils facing off with a dark-fabio haired tiefling, Aries. With the devils dispatched, Bowdin and Chip assist Aries complete the task of discovering what summoned the devils. Their search leads them to a dead young noble of the Haventree family. The same family hosting the ball our adventurers turned investigators were asked to attend. The trio give the news to the matriarch of the house, Lady Haventree, before returning to Troll Skull Manor

]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2023 04:27:53 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 5507 After dinner with Alexia, our adventurers return to TrollSkull Manor for rest. While Kelgrace and Adrok get some sleep, Bowdin and Chip stay up to drink and are interrupted by a series of loud noises on the roof of the manor. After dinner with Alexia, our adventurers return to TrollSkull Manor for rest. While Kelgrace and Adrok get some sleep, Bowdin and Chip stay up to drink and are interrupted by a series of loud noises on the roof of the manor. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Dinner and a Show 34 34 Dinner and a Show full 8fd40a61-1548-42d3-b6e1-c229455a0d45 https://share.transistor.fm/s/defa4e7b While having dinner with Alexia, she offers to give up her vengeance if Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace help her find Ulfass Burloch for her.
After dinner our adventurers seek out others to answer questions and help them make a decision.

]]> While having dinner with Alexia, she offers to give up her vengeance if Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace help her find Ulfass Burloch for her.
After dinner our adventurers seek out others to answer questions and help them make a decision.

]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2022 12:44:52 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 4941 Our quartet of adventures sit down to dinner with their foe, Alexia. Our quartet of adventures sit down to dinner with their foe, Alexia. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No What Lurks in the Shadows 33 33 What Lurks in the Shadows full b0461a98-8d41-40ad-80c4-a14064cf1c6e https://share.transistor.fm/s/828c2b72 Our adventures are set upon by shadows in Trollskull manor. They receive an invite from Alexia to join her for dinner.

]]> Our adventures are set upon by shadows in Trollskull manor. They receive an invite from Alexia to join her for dinner.

]]> Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:50:51 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 3965 Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace are catching up on their separate journeys back to WaterDeep, when they are accosted by four shadows. Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace are catching up on their separate journeys back to WaterDeep, when they are accosted by four shadows. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Adventurers Assemble 32 32 Adventurers Assemble full c88bc8bb-cf80-4c02-9cc5-9e30e0eb0231 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dedd2b45 After traveling in two separate groups back to WaterDeep, our adventurers spend the day at TrollSkull manor sharing what they have learned. More puzzle pieces come into view as our adventurers realize they maybe able to play one noble house against another to help them thwart Alexi's plan to resurrect her mother and her coven.

]]> After traveling in two separate groups back to WaterDeep, our adventurers spend the day at TrollSkull manor sharing what they have learned. More puzzle pieces come into view as our adventurers realize they maybe able to play one noble house against another to help them thwart Alexi's plan to resurrect her mother and her coven.

]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:18:13 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 4465 Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace have made their way back to WaterDeep and have reunited at TrollSkull Manor. Now they work to share what they have learned and plot their next step to thwart Alexis' plan. Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace have made their way back to WaterDeep and have reunited at TrollSkull Manor. Now they work to share what they have learned and plot their next step to thwart Alexis' plan. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Is This A Good Idea? 31 31 Is This A Good Idea? full dee018ea-d791-427a-b3d2-a293f9cfba7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/c40045cd Our adventurers have split the party. Kelgrace and Adrok fly back to WaterDeep, while Chip and Bowdin walk back with their charges; Margrite Sunbright who was meant to be sacrificed in Alexia's ritual, Tommy a member of House Gralhund, and the captured werewolf bodyguard of Alexia.

]]> Our adventurers have split the party. Kelgrace and Adrok fly back to WaterDeep, while Chip and Bowdin walk back with their charges; Margrite Sunbright who was meant to be sacrificed in Alexia's ritual, Tommy a member of House Gralhund, and the captured werewolf bodyguard of Alexia.

]]> Sat, 27 Aug 2022 09:45:41 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 4917 With the party split, Bowdin and Chip make their way back to WaterDeep with three additional companions. With the party split, Bowdin and Chip make their way back to WaterDeep with three additional companions. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Sprinkles! 30 30 Sprinkles! full 969f18c3-14d3-42fc-9ea4-c79673471a6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/f512777b Adrok and Kelgrace fly back to WaterDeep where Kelgrace meets with one her friends and gains some insight as to the intrigue between to noble families in the City. Adrok takes the time to build a sugar glider homunculus.
The two return to Trollskull Manor to wait for the rest of their group.

]]> Adrok and Kelgrace fly back to WaterDeep where Kelgrace meets with one her friends and gains some insight as to the intrigue between to noble families in the City. Adrok takes the time to build a sugar glider homunculus.
The two return to Trollskull Manor to wait for the rest of their group.

]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2022 12:21:49 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 5056 Adrok and Kelgrace decide to use their magical griffin to fly back to WaterDeep while Chip and Bowdin escort their entourage back to WaterDeep on foot. Adrok and Kelgrace decide to use their magical griffin to fly back to WaterDeep while Chip and Bowdin escort their entourage back to WaterDeep on foot. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No A Stroll Through the Woods 29 29 A Stroll Through the Woods full 7658a43a-648b-4a80-a3ae-6e4300515fdf https://share.transistor.fm/s/a82803e3 After capturing one of Alexis' werewolf bodyguards, our quartet of adventures must decide what to do. The rescued hostage informs them of others. Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace strike out to find the other hostages.

]]> After capturing one of Alexis' werewolf bodyguards, our quartet of adventures must decide what to do. The rescued hostage informs them of others. Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace strike out to find the other hostages.

]]> Sun, 31 Jul 2022 15:46:39 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 4272 Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace must decide what to do with their prisoner and figure out what to due with their rescued hostage. Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace must decide what to do with their prisoner and figure out what to due with their rescued hostage. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Arch Your Back and Howl 28 28 Arch Your Back and Howl full 1895fb9c-d766-4eb5-af03-eb747aa9c2c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/04afc6bc Kelgrace's lycanthropy curse has been revealed. Alexia appears to know how to control were creatures. Now our adventures must fight for their lives, the life of the prisoner and even Kelgrace.

]]> Kelgrace's lycanthropy curse has been revealed. Alexia appears to know how to control were creatures. Now our adventures must fight for their lives, the life of the prisoner and even Kelgrace.

]]> Wed, 15 Jun 2022 06:09:37 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 4379 Kelgrace's lycanthropy secret has been revealed. Unfortunately our adventures need to figure out how to defeat Alexia and her bodyguards that now include Kelgrace. Kelgrace's lycanthropy secret has been revealed. Unfortunately our adventures need to figure out how to defeat Alexia and her bodyguards that now include Kelgrace. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No A Busy Morning 27 27 A Busy Morning full 26212704-a529-4ded-b957-5601351ca4bf https://share.transistor.fm/s/6acf6dd0 Our quartet of adventurers awake in Alexia's magical mansion. They, especially Kyle, enjoy a nice breakfast before the morning is interrupted by the arrival of one of Alexia's hirelings and a prisoner.

]]> Our quartet of adventurers awake in Alexia's magical mansion. They, especially Kyle, enjoy a nice breakfast before the morning is interrupted by the arrival of one of Alexia's hirelings and a prisoner.

]]> Thu, 26 May 2022 12:54:08 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 2684 After spending the night in Alexia's magical mansion wake to find out what a new day will bring. After spending the night in Alexia's magical mansion wake to find out what a new day will bring. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Welcome to the Hotel CA... 26 26 Welcome to the Hotel CA... full 21f7b0f8-7f48-4654-8c91-e7a532686d13 https://share.transistor.fm/s/30640443 Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace arrive at the ritual site and find a magical free standing door. Alexia steps out and invites our adventurers to join her for the night. The quartet take the opportunity see what secrets they can uncover.

]]> Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace arrive at the ritual site and find a magical free standing door. Alexia steps out and invites our adventurers to join her for the night. The quartet take the opportunity see what secrets they can uncover.

]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2022 17:06:05 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 2534 Our adventures decide to accept Alexia's offer and step through her magical door. Our adventures decide to accept Alexia's offer and step through her magical door. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No The Flying Chip Monk 25 25 The Flying Chip Monk full b4c84d78-3ba8-4cab-90f6-09272251936a https://share.transistor.fm/s/77a51c37 Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace  accept a few magical items from Felstrum and set out on the magical griffins to find the Witch's ritual site. The travel's don't go as plan and Chip is forced to show his skill in aerial acrobatics.

]]> Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace  accept a few magical items from Felstrum and set out on the magical griffins to find the Witch's ritual site. The travel's don't go as plan and Chip is forced to show his skill in aerial acrobatics.

]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 06:06:56 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 3215 Our quartet of adventures fly off in to dust on Griffins in search of the Witch's ritual site. Our quartet of adventures fly off in to dust on Griffins in search of the Witch's ritual site. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Cuddle Huddle 24 24 Cuddle Huddle full c14ed762-5057-4542-84a2-1edbfcee63d8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0e09f894 After traveling through the Tangle Briar forest, Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace find the Keep along the River. After failing to sneak into the Keep, our adventures face off against a two-headed Ogre and skeletons. 

]]> After traveling through the Tangle Briar forest, Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace find the Keep along the River. After failing to sneak into the Keep, our adventures face off against a two-headed Ogre and skeletons. 

]]> Sat, 12 Mar 2022 05:24:30 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 6293 Our adventures face-off with a two headed Orge and skeleton minions at a Keep deep in the Tangle Briar forest. Our adventures face-off with a two headed Orge and skeleton minions at a Keep deep in the Tangle Briar forest. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Running with Skeletaurs 23 23 Running with Skeletaurs full 5102bc63-3ea5-4258-b7d8-422b5a952ebe https://share.transistor.fm/s/78f47cef After taking sometime to recover from their skirmish with the skeletons, Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace continue their search for the Fort. By late afternoon, they come to the river and find what was suppose to be an abandoned Keep giving off a sickly yellow glow. Looking for answers, the quartet learn that undead skeletons patrol the keep. Cautious of being out numbered by skeletons, the group attempts to leave the keep only to be approached by a two-headed ogre.

]]> After taking sometime to recover from their skirmish with the skeletons, Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace continue their search for the Fort. By late afternoon, they come to the river and find what was suppose to be an abandoned Keep giving off a sickly yellow glow. Looking for answers, the quartet learn that undead skeletons patrol the keep. Cautious of being out numbered by skeletons, the group attempts to leave the keep only to be approached by a two-headed ogre.

]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 10:40:13 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 2673 Our four adventures continue their search for the fort in the TangleBriar forest. Our four adventures continue their search for the fort in the TangleBriar forest. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Into The Woods 22 22 Into The Woods full 811b722c-5c5a-4f68-bf06-59883cf68689 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7cb3e4f1 After spending a day in WaterDeep working on the pieces of the puzzle, our adventures decide to go investigate the fort. It is a clue they discovered in the ruined teleportation circle in the Witch's Tomb. On their way into the woods, our quartet meet some lumberjacks who pay them for a simple task of marking trees as the move through the woods. 

]]> After spending a day in WaterDeep working on the pieces of the puzzle, our adventures decide to go investigate the fort. It is a clue they discovered in the ruined teleportation circle in the Witch's Tomb. On their way into the woods, our quartet meet some lumberjacks who pay them for a simple task of marking trees as the move through the woods. 

]]> Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:58:12 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 4065 Our four adventures decide to go investigate the fort in the Greenwood. Our four adventures decide to go investigate the fort in the Greenwood. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No The Grassy Knoll 17 17 The Grassy Knoll full 6d275526-5c5a-468b-856f-94feebb32d2b https://share.transistor.fm/s/093463ea After surviving an attack from a Plimic, our adventures continue on to the Witch Coven's tomb where they encounter a warren of goblins and a specter. 

]]> After surviving an attack from a Plimic, our adventures continue on to the Witch Coven's tomb where they encounter a warren of goblins and a specter. 

]]> Sat, 01 Jan 2022 12:30:31 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 9495 Our adventures enter the Witch Coven's Tomb. Our adventures enter the Witch Coven's Tomb. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Unexpected Honesty 21 21 Unexpected Honesty full 6961ec05-2605-4230-b263-5b0acdf311e9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/48fa8ab4 While plundering the former open lord of WaterDeep's estate, the quartet encounters the new Open Lord of WaterDeep. Upon returning to Trollskull manor to enjoy what is left of Shield Meet Day, our adventurers have a conversation with Father Dumas where he finally admits the truth about his connection to the Coven of witches.

]]> While plundering the former open lord of WaterDeep's estate, the quartet encounters the new Open Lord of WaterDeep. Upon returning to Trollskull manor to enjoy what is left of Shield Meet Day, our adventurers have a conversation with Father Dumas where he finally admits the truth about his connection to the Coven of witches.

]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2021 11:31:14 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 3633 While spending Shield Meet day in WaterDeep, our adventures discover new paths in their investigations. While spending Shield Meet day in WaterDeep, our adventures discover new paths in their investigations. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No We Didn't Pick the Right Heart 20 20 We Didn't Pick the Right Heart full 49ac5f60-3bb3-4a34-91c4-165a8f8aee0a https://share.transistor.fm/s/2468d6cc Our adventurers return to WaterDeep for some rest and to report what they found at the Witch's Tomb. The discover more to the mystery from Father Dumas.
Renaer invites them to his father's former estate to pick out items to add to Trollskull Manor. 

]]> Our adventurers return to WaterDeep for some rest and to report what they found at the Witch's Tomb. The discover more to the mystery from Father Dumas.
Renaer invites them to his father's former estate to pick out items to add to Trollskull Manor. 

]]> Fri, 03 Dec 2021 07:20:56 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 3195 After surviving the Witch's Tomb, our adventurers returned to WaterDeep. After a much needed rest, Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace meet with Father Dumas to discuss what they had discovered. After surviving the Witch's Tomb, our adventurers returned to WaterDeep. After a much needed rest, Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace meet with Father Dumas to discuss what they had discovered. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No The Struggle is Real 19 19 The Struggle is Real full c5f8423c-8652-4dc6-81e2-5189e8d7b59f https://share.transistor.fm/s/da5df14e After interrupting a ritual, our adventures a face with a sizable force against them. The BBEG decided she had her prize and teleported from the tomb leaving a few werewolves to deal with our adventurers.

]]> After interrupting a ritual, our adventures a face with a sizable force against them. The BBEG decided she had her prize and teleported from the tomb leaving a few werewolves to deal with our adventurers.

]]> Wed, 03 Nov 2021 06:51:14 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 2586 Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace must deal with the forces the big bad evil girl left behind. Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and Kelgrace must deal with the forces the big bad evil girl left behind. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No One Body per Werewolf 18 18 One Body per Werewolf full 32844d88-9f05-4995-ab4b-50e08fc08919 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c259c88 After defeating the wraith, our adventurers decide to go through the secret door Kelgrace found. While they do find the final resting place of the rest of the Coven, they are not the first to find them.

]]> After defeating the wraith, our adventurers decide to go through the secret door Kelgrace found. While they do find the final resting place of the rest of the Coven, they are not the first to find them.

]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:55:31 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 2325 Our adventurers continue their exploration of the Coven's Tomb. Our adventurers continue their exploration of the Coven's Tomb. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No The Night of Plimimic 16 16 The Night of Plimimic full 9a471be7-cfdd-4ea3-b5fc-e75605a1bd4b https://share.transistor.fm/s/63cf4ac0 After a long day of travel from WaterDeep, our adventurers are forced to camp in the swamp near the Coven's Tomb. In the middle of the night, Chip is attacked by a carnivorous plant. With the aid of his friends, everyone manages to survive and even find some loot. 
In the morning, the groups sets out and finds the entrance to the Coven's Tomb. The entrance is smashed open and the guardians destroyed. It seems someone else has arrived first.

]]> After a long day of travel from WaterDeep, our adventurers are forced to camp in the swamp near the Coven's Tomb. In the middle of the night, Chip is attacked by a carnivorous plant. With the aid of his friends, everyone manages to survive and even find some loot. 
In the morning, the groups sets out and finds the entrance to the Coven's Tomb. The entrance is smashed open and the guardians destroyed. It seems someone else has arrived first.

]]> Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:49:47 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 2581 A night of camping in a swamp turns into a fight for survival. A night of camping in a swamp turns into a fight for survival. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No The Morning After 15 15 The Morning After full 4ca09c82-6359-463f-8aac-8eda9325806b https://share.transistor.fm/s/a352a317 After the fight with the werewolves and undead, Bowdin, Adrok and Chip, along with their new friend return to Trollskull manor for some much needed rest.
The next day the party talks about what they have learned so far. Father Dumas comes by the manor to thank the group for their help and provide some of the information he has learned.

]]> After the fight with the werewolves and undead, Bowdin, Adrok and Chip, along with their new friend return to Trollskull manor for some much needed rest.
The next day the party talks about what they have learned so far. Father Dumas comes by the manor to thank the group for their help and provide some of the information he has learned.

]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2021 12:49:12 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 2489 Our adventurers take some time to recover and piece together the events of the Long Night. Our adventurers take some time to recover and piece together the events of the Long Night. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Night of the Living Fancy Pants 14 14 Night of the Living Fancy Pants full af974f7e-f1ae-49d0-9ffa-51390c3cd737 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2557b64a After defeating a group of werewolves, the trio enlist the aid of a Dragonborn to help them search and destroy any others. Bowdin continues to see the strange flashes of lightning and follows to Father Dumas' chapel which is engulfed in flames. During the attack and burning of the chapel, our heroes learn the body of witch coven leader was taken from the tomb beneath the chapel. They also learn Father Dumas' niece is missing after the attack. 

]]> After defeating a group of werewolves, the trio enlist the aid of a Dragonborn to help them search and destroy any others. Bowdin continues to see the strange flashes of lightning and follows to Father Dumas' chapel which is engulfed in flames. During the attack and burning of the chapel, our heroes learn the body of witch coven leader was taken from the tomb beneath the chapel. They also learn Father Dumas' niece is missing after the attack. 

]]> Sun, 01 Aug 2021 15:04:26 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 2763 The trio add a new member to their group and continue to protect the their follow citizens from the ongoing attack on WaterDeep. The trio add a new member to their group and continue to protect the their follow citizens from the ongoing attack on WaterDeep. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Grace of Kel 13 13 Grace of Kel full becc382f-1aeb-4797-aa0a-b12f5224e08f https://share.transistor.fm/s/f59834fd The trio awake to alarm bells in WaterDeep and head out into the night of a full moon with mysterious fog. Bowdin has a vision of different color lightning leading the trio to a group of werewolves attacking citizens. 
The trio work to rescue the citizens and are joined by a Dragonborn. The four of the manage to defeat three werewolves and save several citizens.

]]> The trio awake to alarm bells in WaterDeep and head out into the night of a full moon with mysterious fog. Bowdin has a vision of different color lightning leading the trio to a group of werewolves attacking citizens. 
The trio work to rescue the citizens and are joined by a Dragonborn. The four of the manage to defeat three werewolves and save several citizens.

]]> Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:10:09 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 4493 The trio awake to alarm bells in WaterDeep. They head out to see how they can aid the citizens of WaterDeep. The trio awake to alarm bells in WaterDeep. They head out to see how they can aid the citizens of WaterDeep. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No The Lief Files 12 12 The Lief Files full 06881505-de38-42c1-98f4-4b43b339be85 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3b2f6082 Attending the Open Lord of WaterDeep's summons, the trio learn that Renear's father has been banished from WaterDeep and replaced as the Open Lord for embezzlement and other crimes against the city. The trio continue their day investigating Lief's murder and planning how to make TrollSkull Manor a operational tavern again.

]]> Attending the Open Lord of WaterDeep's summons, the trio learn that Renear's father has been banished from WaterDeep and replaced as the Open Lord for embezzlement and other crimes against the city. The trio continue their day investigating Lief's murder and planning how to make TrollSkull Manor a operational tavern again.

]]> Fri, 04 Jun 2021 08:50:22 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 3985 The trio find out about Renear's father, discover some information on Lief's murder and work to bring TrollSkull Manor a thriving tavern again. The trio find out about Renear's father, discover some information on Lief's murder and work to bring TrollSkull Manor a thriving tavern again. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No A Cast of Characters 11 11 A Cast of Characters full d4553b1a-9a7d-4289-a564-e78319d83946 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e64f5a86 Returning to Trollskull manor, the trio find a group claiming to be 'owners' of the manor. Instead of bashing heads and kicking out the interlopers, Adrok negotiates for these interlopers to join the manor as it staff and Adrok's eyes and ears in WaterDeep. The plucky Inn and Tavern guild representative checks on the trio and even Renear makes an appearance providing a reward for saving Erik and teaming with the trio to rebuild and open the tavern. 
An unexpected arrival of town guard searching for Renear brings the trio to meet with the new yet to be announced Open Lord of WaterDeep Lareal Silverhand. 

]]> Returning to Trollskull manor, the trio find a group claiming to be 'owners' of the manor. Instead of bashing heads and kicking out the interlopers, Adrok negotiates for these interlopers to join the manor as it staff and Adrok's eyes and ears in WaterDeep. The plucky Inn and Tavern guild representative checks on the trio and even Renear makes an appearance providing a reward for saving Erik and teaming with the trio to rebuild and open the tavern. 
An unexpected arrival of town guard searching for Renear brings the trio to meet with the new yet to be announced Open Lord of WaterDeep Lareal Silverhand. 

]]> Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:23:24 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 3684 The trio find some interlopers at Trollskull Manor and begin the process to rebuild and open the tavern with the help of Renear. They also have an unexpected meeting with the new Open Lord of WaterDeep. The trio find some interlopers at Trollskull Manor and begin the process to rebuild and open the tavern with the help of Renear. They also have an unexpected meeting with the new Open Lord of WaterDeep. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Underwater Fusion 10 10 Underwater Fusion full c1e33c6d-520c-4cac-915a-6e8a0af1fb9d https://share.transistor.fm/s/edfc6607 They still wonder about the strange encounter with the scarecrows and skeletons outside of WaterDeep. They have their tavern to build.

While not lacking in things to do, the trio takes Founder’s Day to learn more about the goings-ons surrounding the Zhents and Xans gang war.

]]> They still wonder about the strange encounter with the scarecrows and skeletons outside of WaterDeep. They have their tavern to build.

While not lacking in things to do, the trio takes Founder’s Day to learn more about the goings-ons surrounding the Zhents and Xans gang war.

]]> Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:15:02 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 4457 The trio returns to the Yawning Portal to regroup and see where they want to go next. The trio returns to the Yawning Portal to regroup and see where they want to go next. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No A Successful Rescue 9 9 A Successful Rescue full a4596e74-68d4-4072-ac99-10808e4b23b0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bc7decb The trio continue their search for Erik with the help of the WaterDeep town guard after an unprovoked attack in the Candle Lane warehouse.

]]> The trio continue their search for Erik with the help of the WaterDeep town guard after an unprovoked attack in the Candle Lane warehouse.

]]> Sat, 27 Feb 2021 09:54:14 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 4143 Adrok, Bowdin and Chip convince the town guard to allow the to help search Candle Lane warehouse for the missing Erik Melendez. Adrok, Bowdin and Chip convince the town guard to allow the to help search Candle Lane warehouse for the missing Erik Melendez. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No A Stitch in Tyme 8 8 A Stitch in Tyme full 76fad4ff-2df7-45fb-b2cf-85140e636bf9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5edcd528 We join our trio as they finishing their meeting with Bea and Renear at the Stitch in Tyme.
They know more about the night that Erik disappeared and maybe even the reason behind his disappearance, but still not where he is.
With their only lead left being the Candle street warehouse, Adrok, Bowdin and Chip return to the Yawning Portal to plot their next move.

]]> We join our trio as they finishing their meeting with Bea and Renear at the Stitch in Tyme.
They know more about the night that Erik disappeared and maybe even the reason behind his disappearance, but still not where he is.
With their only lead left being the Candle street warehouse, Adrok, Bowdin and Chip return to the Yawning Portal to plot their next move.

]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:28:19 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 4239 Our trio continue to search for Erik and make an interesting discovery along the way. Our trio continue to search for Erik and make an interesting discovery along the way. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Grease is the word 7 7 Grease is the word full ab2e4b68-7c77-470f-b671-fa55ea37f767 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5eae7f58 The trio return to the Stitch in Tyme to ask Bea more questions. While their they receive a note referring them to a warehouse in the Dock Ward. A pair of hooligans attempt to steal the note and after a short fight, the trio are victorious and manage once again not to get arrested for fighting in WaterDeep.
While at the Stitch in Tyme more secrets are revealed and the group meets Renear Neverwinter.

]]> The trio return to the Stitch in Tyme to ask Bea more questions. While their they receive a note referring them to a warehouse in the Dock Ward. A pair of hooligans attempt to steal the note and after a short fight, the trio are victorious and manage once again not to get arrested for fighting in WaterDeep.
While at the Stitch in Tyme more secrets are revealed and the group meets Renear Neverwinter.

]]> Tue, 12 Jan 2021 15:50:53 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 5549 Adrok, Bowdin and Chip's search for the missing Erik leads them back to the Stitch in Tyme Adrok, Bowdin and Chip's search for the missing Erik leads them back to the Stitch in Tyme D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Just Rewards 6 6 Just Rewards full 362cb1e5-e789-4e4e-8c7d-277232265c66 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c908ca89 I would like to take a moment to apologize to all of our listeners, about a half dozen or so. Due to a technical error the first half of the show failed to record. Yes, the technical error was me not hitting the record button.

 

So let me summarize the events between episode 5 and 6 and simply claim episode 5.5 has been lost.

Here is a summary of the missing game play.

While at the Yawning Portal, the trio receive a note from Volo suggesting Adrok, Bowdin and Chip meet him at the Skewered Dragon in the evening to collect their reward for their heroic rescue. 

In what is likely a coincident, one of Erik’s gambling haunts is the Skewered Dragon.

So with the trio head out to the Skewered Dragon located in the Dock Ward of WaterDeep with the hopes of finding information to aid their search for Erik and collecting Volo’s reward.

As the players arrive a Fillet street where the Skewered Dragon is located, their attention is taken by a large stuffed creature in the window of one of the shops. The large round body with a single giant eye and a dozen stalks with eyes is something none of them has seen before. 

 

While trying to figure out what manner of creature they are looking at, a street fight erupts between a female half-orc and four human males. The apparent leader sports a bold head with a large single eye tattooed to his forehead.

 

Unable to stand aside, the trio leap into action to defend the half-orc from the unfair odds. Within moments after joining the fray the city guard arrive and quell the commotion. 

 

On the verge of being arrested, a priest of Bahumet steps forward and tells the Captain of the guard, the good deed Adrok, Bowdin and Chip had done. 

The trio are let go with a warning about fighting in the city and a caution to be wary of the gang war erupting through the city.

 

Bowdin takes a moment to speak with the priest, Father Dumas, who interceded on their behalf. He learns Father Dumas has a small church in the North Ward near the city cemetery.

 

Chip decides he wants to visit the shop with the stuff giant eye. The sign over the door read Old Xobolde Shop. Stepping into the shop, Chip realizes the shop sells all manner of trinkets, but it is convinced to buy a small orb, Xobolde calls the orb of companionship. A favorite of sailors who want a pet. 

 

As Chip leaves the shop, he looks through the shop window and notices the sign for the Skewered Dragon. Chip also learns Adrok left a magical message for him saying Adrok was going to the Skewered Dragon. 

 

The trio all meet up in the Skewered Dragon and find Volo in the midst of a card game. Unfortunately, Volo’s luck is not with him and few short rounds of betting end with Volo losing most of his winnings to a dragonborn marine. 

With only a few coins left and not enough to cover the 300 gp reward offered to the trio, Volo instead offers them the deed to a inn and tavern in the north ward.

 

The trio accepts Volo’s reward and finds limited information regarding Erik and his visit to the Skewered Dragon. It is discovered that the Skewered Dragon was the last place anyone saw him. Apparently, one of the other players was a pretty sore loser and nearly had to be escorted out. Some of the regulars recall Erik was with two others, his brother and a friend. The three left shortly after the card game concluded. While the other two returned to drink, Erik had left for the night by himself.

 

With the day drawing to a close the trio find a private investigator near the Yawning Portal to find and deliver a message to Harbo’s daughter regarding the family’s demise.

 

And this is where we join our adventurers.

]]> I would like to take a moment to apologize to all of our listeners, about a half dozen or so. Due to a technical error the first half of the show failed to record. Yes, the technical error was me not hitting the record button.

 

So let me summarize the events between episode 5 and 6 and simply claim episode 5.5 has been lost.

Here is a summary of the missing game play.

While at the Yawning Portal, the trio receive a note from Volo suggesting Adrok, Bowdin and Chip meet him at the Skewered Dragon in the evening to collect their reward for their heroic rescue. 

In what is likely a coincident, one of Erik’s gambling haunts is the Skewered Dragon.

So with the trio head out to the Skewered Dragon located in the Dock Ward of WaterDeep with the hopes of finding information to aid their search for Erik and collecting Volo’s reward.

As the players arrive a Fillet street where the Skewered Dragon is located, their attention is taken by a large stuffed creature in the window of one of the shops. The large round body with a single giant eye and a dozen stalks with eyes is something none of them has seen before. 

 

While trying to figure out what manner of creature they are looking at, a street fight erupts between a female half-orc and four human males. The apparent leader sports a bold head with a large single eye tattooed to his forehead.

 

Unable to stand aside, the trio leap into action to defend the half-orc from the unfair odds. Within moments after joining the fray the city guard arrive and quell the commotion. 

 

On the verge of being arrested, a priest of Bahumet steps forward and tells the Captain of the guard, the good deed Adrok, Bowdin and Chip had done. 

The trio are let go with a warning about fighting in the city and a caution to be wary of the gang war erupting through the city.

 

Bowdin takes a moment to speak with the priest, Father Dumas, who interceded on their behalf. He learns Father Dumas has a small church in the North Ward near the city cemetery.

 

Chip decides he wants to visit the shop with the stuff giant eye. The sign over the door read Old Xobolde Shop. Stepping into the shop, Chip realizes the shop sells all manner of trinkets, but it is convinced to buy a small orb, Xobolde calls the orb of companionship. A favorite of sailors who want a pet. 

 

As Chip leaves the shop, he looks through the shop window and notices the sign for the Skewered Dragon. Chip also learns Adrok left a magical message for him saying Adrok was going to the Skewered Dragon. 

 

The trio all meet up in the Skewered Dragon and find Volo in the midst of a card game. Unfortunately, Volo’s luck is not with him and few short rounds of betting end with Volo losing most of his winnings to a dragonborn marine. 

With only a few coins left and not enough to cover the 300 gp reward offered to the trio, Volo instead offers them the deed to a inn and tavern in the north ward.

 

The trio accepts Volo’s reward and finds limited information regarding Erik and his visit to the Skewered Dragon. It is discovered that the Skewered Dragon was the last place anyone saw him. Apparently, one of the other players was a pretty sore loser and nearly had to be escorted out. Some of the regulars recall Erik was with two others, his brother and a friend. The three left shortly after the card game concluded. While the other two returned to drink, Erik had left for the night by himself.

 

With the day drawing to a close the trio find a private investigator near the Yawning Portal to find and deliver a message to Harbo’s daughter regarding the family’s demise.

 

And this is where we join our adventurers.

]]> Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:33:42 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 3407 When we last left our trio, they were continuing their search for the missing Erik. So far the uncovered clues were revealing that Erik saw himself as a bit of a gambler and frequent various establishments for their private card games. Is Erik’s gambling habit to blame for his disappearance? When we last left our trio, they were continuing their search for the missing Erik. So far the uncovered clues were revealing that Erik saw himself as a bit of a gambler and frequent various establishments for their private card games. Is Erik’s gambling D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Something Brewing 5 5 Something Brewing full 0a357b2c-d14a-4836-9b12-89da55d33762 https://share.transistor.fm/s/35779174 After delivering Emerald Hallowgrove's message to the Emerald Enclave, the trio head to the Yawning Portal in hopes of selling the last of Harbro's Special Mid-Summer Blend Whiskey. A short discussion with Durnan provides the trio with a place to stay and a friendly patron in exchange for the 10 casks of whiskey. While at the Yawning Portal, the trio are given a message from Volo telling them to meet him at the Skewered Dragon tavern so he can pay them their reward.
Only mid-afternoon, the trio sets off to the Skewered Dragon.

]]> After delivering Emerald Hallowgrove's message to the Emerald Enclave, the trio head to the Yawning Portal in hopes of selling the last of Harbro's Special Mid-Summer Blend Whiskey. A short discussion with Durnan provides the trio with a place to stay and a friendly patron in exchange for the 10 casks of whiskey. While at the Yawning Portal, the trio are given a message from Volo telling them to meet him at the Skewered Dragon tavern so he can pay them their reward.
Only mid-afternoon, the trio sets off to the Skewered Dragon.

]]> Wed, 25 Nov 2020 14:16:58 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 2045 The trio continue their search for Erik and a buyer for the last of Harbro's Special Mid-Summer Blend Whiskey The trio continue their search for Erik and a buyer for the last of Harbro's Special Mid-Summer Blend Whiskey D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e Yes Kyle, the dog 4 4 Kyle, the dog full 0acceea9-605f-4b78-a5f1-dca08c98d8ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/db16252e Adrok, Bowdin and Chip leave out from the Roadhouse and return to Harbro's farm to secure more casks of the Special Mid-Summer/ShieldMeet Rye whisky blend before searching out other farms located on the macabre map. Their search leads them to a farm run by Emerald Hallowgrove. While her farm is on the map, she does not appear to have a problem with the undead. She does admit to encountering a small group of skeletons near the edge of her farm, but thinks little of it being so close to the Tanglebriar forest. When the group shows her the poison vials discovered on the scarecrow, she is concerned enough to ask the trio to carry a missive for her to her friends in WaterDeep. The group agrees and heads out to the South Gate of WaterDeep.  Emerald does provide the names of two of Harbro's daughters living in the city.
Upon entering the city, the trio is stopped by a Sergeant of the guard with a message from Lady Penelope reminding them to collect their reward for protecting the citizens of WaterDeep by slaying the troll and discovering the strange events with the other farms. The sergeant is helpful and provides direction to Erik Melendez shop, A Stitch in Tyme, not far from the South Gate.
The trio make their next stop at the shop hoping to find some answers for Virren. At the shop, the group meets the three seamstresses who work for Erik, but have not seen him in a couple of days. Unable to convince Erik's employees of the danger he maybe in the group departs and searches out the Enclave to deliver Emerald's missive.
The Enclave turns out to be a large park on the border of the South Ward and Trade Ward where like minded individuals gather for the good of the natural order. Two representatives of the Enclave accept the message and thank the trio for bring this to their attention.
With that, Adrok, Bowdin and Chip need to decide their next move in WaterDeep.

]]> Adrok, Bowdin and Chip leave out from the Roadhouse and return to Harbro's farm to secure more casks of the Special Mid-Summer/ShieldMeet Rye whisky blend before searching out other farms located on the macabre map. Their search leads them to a farm run by Emerald Hallowgrove. While her farm is on the map, she does not appear to have a problem with the undead. She does admit to encountering a small group of skeletons near the edge of her farm, but thinks little of it being so close to the Tanglebriar forest. When the group shows her the poison vials discovered on the scarecrow, she is concerned enough to ask the trio to carry a missive for her to her friends in WaterDeep. The group agrees and heads out to the South Gate of WaterDeep.  Emerald does provide the names of two of Harbro's daughters living in the city.
Upon entering the city, the trio is stopped by a Sergeant of the guard with a message from Lady Penelope reminding them to collect their reward for protecting the citizens of WaterDeep by slaying the troll and discovering the strange events with the other farms. The sergeant is helpful and provides direction to Erik Melendez shop, A Stitch in Tyme, not far from the South Gate.
The trio make their next stop at the shop hoping to find some answers for Virren. At the shop, the group meets the three seamstresses who work for Erik, but have not seen him in a couple of days. Unable to convince Erik's employees of the danger he maybe in the group departs and searches out the Enclave to deliver Emerald's missive.
The Enclave turns out to be a large park on the border of the South Ward and Trade Ward where like minded individuals gather for the good of the natural order. Two representatives of the Enclave accept the message and thank the trio for bring this to their attention.
With that, Adrok, Bowdin and Chip need to decide their next move in WaterDeep.

]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2020 07:42:41 -0800 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 3560 Our adventuring trio continue their search for answers about the mystery of the scarecrow and skeletons, while making their way to WaterDeep to search for Virren's missing lover and bring some of Harbro's Special whiskey to help in their endeavors. Our adventuring trio continue their search for answers about the mystery of the scarecrow and skeletons, while making their way to WaterDeep to search for Virren's missing lover and bring some of Harbro's Special whiskey to help in their endeavors. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Kitchen Troll 3 3 Kitchen Troll full 66413a55-3768-4c60-92a6-418f994b9f76 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aae53cc3 After dispatching a quartet of skeletons and a scarecrow, Adrok, Bowdin and Chip find a mysterious map showing several farms south of WaterDeep. Along with the map, they find vials of a magical poison meant to fallow the land. Our adventurers continue to look for clues and the caskets of Harbro's Rye Whiskey Mid-Summer blend. After finding the whiskey and loading a wagon, the trio travels to another farm also found on the map. Finding their way to another farm, the trio discovers a macabre scene and a large troll squatting in the farm house. After a fight with troll, Lady Penelope, a griffin rider from WaterDeep, provides the adventurers aid and requests their presence in the North Ward of WaterDeep to bear witness to some of the farms near the Tanglebriar forest. After promising to meet Lady Penelope in WaterDeep, Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and their new found four legged companion, Kyle make the journey back to the Road House with hopes of making a little coin from Harbro's Rye Whiskey Mid-Summer blend.

]]> After dispatching a quartet of skeletons and a scarecrow, Adrok, Bowdin and Chip find a mysterious map showing several farms south of WaterDeep. Along with the map, they find vials of a magical poison meant to fallow the land. Our adventurers continue to look for clues and the caskets of Harbro's Rye Whiskey Mid-Summer blend. After finding the whiskey and loading a wagon, the trio travels to another farm also found on the map. Finding their way to another farm, the trio discovers a macabre scene and a large troll squatting in the farm house. After a fight with troll, Lady Penelope, a griffin rider from WaterDeep, provides the adventurers aid and requests their presence in the North Ward of WaterDeep to bear witness to some of the farms near the Tanglebriar forest. After promising to meet Lady Penelope in WaterDeep, Adrok, Bowdin, Chip and their new found four legged companion, Kyle make the journey back to the Road House with hopes of making a little coin from Harbro's Rye Whiskey Mid-Summer blend.

]]> Wed, 28 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 3901 Our adventurers continue to search for clues as to who or what wants to destroy the land and dig up the bones of the long forgotten dead. Oh yes, don't forget there is the case of the missing Mid-Summer Whiskey blend. Our adventurers continue to search for clues as to who or what wants to destroy the land and dig up the bones of the long forgotten dead. Oh yes, don't forget there is the case of the missing Mid-Summer Whiskey blend. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No Skeletons & Scarecrows 2 2 Skeletons & Scarecrows full 1820b016-c1e6-49f9-8bfa-f38bb40fa5db https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce896cdb After agreeing to find out why Harbro has not delivered his famous rye whiskey for the upcoming mid-summer festival, Adrok, Bowden, and Chip head out to Harbro's farm and distillery. Upon arriving at the farm, our adventures discover all is not well at the Harbro farm.
No one is tending the farm, animals are wandering. The Harbro family dog leads the adventurers to the main house, where they discover the fate of the Harbro family. Unknown assailants attacked and dragged off the family after what appears to be a hard fought but ultimately losing fight. 
Further searching brings Bowdin, Adrok and Chip to the barn and distillery where a quartet of skeletons rise from the straw and attack.
The skeletons are outmatched by our heroes and quickly flee. The trio pursue the fleeing skeletons intent on putting the unnatural creatures to a final rest only to be ambushed by a living scarecrow.
Do our heroes have what it takes to survive?
What has brought this evil unto the Harbro family?

]]> After agreeing to find out why Harbro has not delivered his famous rye whiskey for the upcoming mid-summer festival, Adrok, Bowden, and Chip head out to Harbro's farm and distillery. Upon arriving at the farm, our adventures discover all is not well at the Harbro farm.
No one is tending the farm, animals are wandering. The Harbro family dog leads the adventurers to the main house, where they discover the fate of the Harbro family. Unknown assailants attacked and dragged off the family after what appears to be a hard fought but ultimately losing fight. 
Further searching brings Bowdin, Adrok and Chip to the barn and distillery where a quartet of skeletons rise from the straw and attack.
The skeletons are outmatched by our heroes and quickly flee. The trio pursue the fleeing skeletons intent on putting the unnatural creatures to a final rest only to be ambushed by a living scarecrow.
Do our heroes have what it takes to survive?
What has brought this evil unto the Harbro family?

]]> Wed, 14 Oct 2020 04:59:38 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 4255 After agreeing to find out why Harbro has not delivered his famous rye whiskey for the upcoming mid-summer festival, Adrok, Bowden, and Chip head out to Harbro's farm and distillery. Upon arriving at the farm, our adventures discover all is not well at the Harbro farm. After agreeing to find out why Harbro has not delivered his famous rye whiskey for the upcoming mid-summer festival, Adrok, Bowden, and Chip head out to Harbro's farm and distillery. Upon arriving at the farm, our adventures discover all is not well at th D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No A Journey Begins 1 1 A Journey Begins full 11298b81-bb59-464e-9f9c-1bdf3d6b937b https://share.transistor.fm/s/b956853c Three travelers on the road to WaterDeep come to the rescue of the infamous Volothram Geddarm. After saving Volo's life, Bowdin, Chip and Adrock are invited to dinner at the Road House. While enjoying food and drink courtesy of Solo, the travelers learn of not one but two mysteries. The first the maker of a famous local whiskey has need made his delivery and with both Mid-Summer festival and Shieldmeet only a week away many a whiskey drinker will not be able to enjoy Harbro's Rye Whiskey special blend. The second mystery is a missing companion of an young elven noble from WaterDeep. This is the first time her companion has not met her at the arranged time and place and she is worried.

]]> Three travelers on the road to WaterDeep come to the rescue of the infamous Volothram Geddarm. After saving Volo's life, Bowdin, Chip and Adrock are invited to dinner at the Road House. While enjoying food and drink courtesy of Solo, the travelers learn of not one but two mysteries. The first the maker of a famous local whiskey has need made his delivery and with both Mid-Summer festival and Shieldmeet only a week away many a whiskey drinker will not be able to enjoy Harbro's Rye Whiskey special blend. The second mystery is a missing companion of an young elven noble from WaterDeep. This is the first time her companion has not met her at the arranged time and place and she is worried.

]]> Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:38:38 -0700 Gary O'Neilin Gary O'Neilin 7193 Three travelers are brought together while saving a stranger on the road to WaterDeep. Three travelers are brought together while saving a stranger on the road to WaterDeep. D&D, Dungeons, Dragons, DnD 5e No