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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Force Vision – Koba
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When the one on the hunt must hunt through their own mind and beyond we are gifted with a telling tale of friendship, of intrigue, and of a seedy hole in the wall bar. Follow Koba as he searches for kyber crystals and a true mission in this force vision. Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’auroch Wren Knowl…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Force Vision – Khesh
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After learning about the pains that Ghillary has, we look at the dark decisions that Khesh has made and what damage a hunter can have when they’re not looking to the goal that they’re hunting. Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’auroch Wren Knowles is playing Skipp Gobi Brandon Perdue is playing Koba Kristi…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Force Vision – Ghillary
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We come back to Star Wars and our crew on Arbooine, they’ve interacted with the force and made it back to the Silvered Shell. Our subject for this week is Ghillary and how they respond to the trials they’ve had and what shadows it might take them through. Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’auroch Wren Know…
The orrery is spinning and the Philly Busters are needing to figure out what to do. Does it need to be stopped? Will the pattern keep repeating? Will Desmond get to make some equipment damage claims? Leslie Trautman As the GM Ben Yendall is playing Beltane Wren Knowles is playing Desmond Brandon Perdue is playing Mason Kristine Chester is playing G…
The Philly Busters have answered the call, but now can they find what the disturbance is? Will they be able to keep people from getting injured? Find out in this special intermission adventure for the Hydian Heroes. Leslie Trautman As the GM Ben Yendall is playing Beltane Wren Knowles is playing Desmond Brandon Perdue is playing Mason Kristine Ches…
To give a palate cleanser we bring a little silliness in the Ghost Buster universe. With Leslie in her inaugural turn as an AP GM, a Lasers and Feelings adventure with the spookiness of Pittsburgh to give us a starting point. Leslie Trautman As the GM Ben Yendall is playing Beltane Wren Knowles is playing Desmond Brandon Perdue is playing Mason Kri…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 18 – Questions Part 2
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There were even more questions for us to answer and the much beloved lightning round of simple off the cuff questions. The Heroes had a blast answering and it gave us a great chance to reflect on our characters and actions Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’auroch Wren Knowles is playing Skipp Gobi Brandon…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 17 – Questions Part 1
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You asked, we answered, and had a bunch of fun while we did it. From some pretty small questions to big ones that made us look at what we’re doing, it’s all in here for you to listen in on. Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’auroch Wren Knowles is playing Skipp Gobi Brandon Perdue is playing Koba Kristine …
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 16 –”Parting Gifts”
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Giving the citizens of Quolas hope will be rewarded as the citizenry come out for a party to celebrate the Hydian Heroes. Will the wounds that arose during the fight with Marcolf be staunched? Are the Heroes shaken by it? Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’auroch Wren Knowles is playing Skipp Gobi Brandon …
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 15 –”Quiet Conversations”
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The Heroes have captured Marcolf, but is that the end of this quest? Will the Heroes be able to find the reason why they came to Quolas? Can the rifts opened by the fight with Marcolf start to be repaired? Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’auroch Wren Knowles is playing Skipp Gobi Brandon Perdue is playin…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 14 –”Immovable Object”
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The Heroes have met Reeve Marcolf, and the fight is joined. Skipp has shown a talent previously unknown, Koba has proven the vibrorangs are no joke, Khesh is showing how in tune with the force that she is, and Ghillary is able to block off most reinforcements. Now that things have started, how can this … Continue reading "Chronicles of the Gatekeep…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 13 –”Unstoppable Force”
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The Heroes are before Reeve Marcolf, and now the real confrontation begins. A warrior trained for twenty years is put to the test by a teacher, a hermit, an investigator, and a seeker. Who will be injured and who will prevail? Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren … Continue reading "Chronicles of …
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 12 –”The Back Door”
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After preparing for the assault the Heroes are on the move. With a plan for a two pronged assault on the Reeve’s mansion, and a distraction numbering in the hundreds. How will the plan go? Will the Ghost of Barawyn be with the Heroes? Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High … Continue reading "Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act …
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 11 –”A New Path”
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As the war council looks to the will of the elrit tree, a mystical choice is made that will shape Quolas for years to come. The Heroes have to hold the course and make sure that they’re mettle is up to the task. Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, … Continue reading "Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 11 –”A …
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 10 –”Balance of Power”
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Getting back to your regularly scheduled shenanigans, the Hydian Heroes are dealing with two community leaders who are about to tell their clan heads they’re in love and want to be wed. Oh, and also that the families should join together and over throw the despotic Marcolf. Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is … Continue reading "Chronicles of …
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 9 –”Conflictisode”
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While the tide flows for the Heroes, they find themselves in an unfamiliar space, with lights and cameras. What is this turn of events? How will this change what comes after? Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is playing KobaKristine Chester … Continue…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 8 –”Another Rescue”
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Khesh is saved! As the Hydian Heroes have rescued the scorekeeper’s disciple Khesh, the decision to save and protect those who have helped them has arisen. Now the Heroes need to decide which way their story shall break. One of selfishness or looking to the state of the world after they’ve left it. Ben Yendall … Continue reading "Chronicles of the …
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 7 –”The Heroes Take the Stage”
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The talented Heroes are taking the stage to establish alibis and to show off their talents that you don’t normally see and hear for our enjoyment. Plus we get to find out what will happen to Khesh’s escape attempt. Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is … Continue reading "Chronicles of t…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 6 –”Khesh Alone”
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After the protest the Hydian Heroes lost their resident Trandoshan. While we’ve followed their adventures while seeing what they do in the shadows and with rebels, we now get a chance to see what happened to Khesh when the Guardians came. Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren … Continue reading "Ch…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 5 –”A Path Among the Roots”
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Most of the Heroes have been secreted away to meet with the Sathari rebels. Will the rebels be willing to help the Heroes? Will the Heroes be willing to help the Rebels? and what of the predicament of Khesh?We answer many things in this fine episode. Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing … Continue reading "Chronicles of the Gatekeeper –…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 4 –”Cabbage Noises”
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The Guardians have regrouped and our Heroes are on the run. We find out what they will do when they’re out numbered and with one of their own in peril. Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is playing KobaKristine Chester is … Continue reading "Chronicles…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 3 –”The Heroes go to the Market”
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The Heroes head out for recon, hearing that the Mirialan that they seek now runs the city they’re in they want to make sure they have enough info before they make a move, or a plea. What will the group find? Are the guardians as harsh as Jyl has said? Ben Yendall as the GM … Continue reading "Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 3 –”The Her…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 2 –”String Theory”
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The Hydian Heroes have made it to the Arbooine city of Quolas and are about to find their destiny as outsiders to this feathered populace that inhabits an unimaginably tall tree. What dirty secrets will they find on the farm of Jyl Korlis? Will they find the trail of Suljo Warde? Ben Yendall as the … Continue reading "Chronicles of the Gatekeeper –…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 1 – “Of Mothers and Merchants”
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We start our first day on Arbooine with a close look at one of the native species, a Bearsloth. When the Heroes get between a mother bearsloth and several of her cubs they find out what they can do. Find out how our Heroes survive it and how they fall into easy actions in this … Continue reading "Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Act 1 Episode 1 – “Of…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Prelude Episode 4 – “A Hard Bluff”
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After laying the crew of the Silvered Shell to rest the Heroes set out to make repairs to the ship and examine the mysteries of the Holocron that Skipp has taken a shine to. Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is … Continue reading "Chronicles of the Ga…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Prelude Episode 3 – “The Start of a Long, Long Trail”
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The Heroes have found a pilot and a Jedi Holocron in a crashed space turtle, what other secrets does this mysterious craft have? What will the force draw them into? Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is playing KobaKristine Chester is … Continue readin…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Prelude Episode 2 – “Entering and Breaking”
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The Heroes are racing to a crashed ship. What will they find? Will they be in time? What caused this crash? Can the Heroes get inside? The Force comes to our heroes today. Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is playing … Continue reading "Chronicles of …
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Prelude Episode 1 – “A Shared Vision”
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After recreating on a shared wilderness tour on Felucia a small bit of engine problems will have a large effect on four individuals just wanting to get back to a good meal and a solid bed. Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon … Continue reading "Chronicles of t…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Meet Suljo Warde
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At the end of the Clone Wars a Jedi Knight was taking his new student along on a final trip before introducing the student to the Jedi Council. These are the steps leading up to the adventure Chronicles of the Gatekeeper. Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren … Continue reading "Chronicles of the G…
To start introducing our campaign we have a special episode from each of our players. Today we introduce you to Koba Brandon Perdue is playing Koba Editing by Ben YendallHeroes Folk Theme by Chris IngSeason 3 Album Art by Jay SimpsonNoir #1 by Music By Pedro We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWayOn the Internet … Continue reading "Chronicles of t…
To start introducing our campaign we have a special episode from each of our players. Today we introduce you to Khesh Kristine Chester is playing Khesh Editing by Ben YendallHeroes Folk Theme by Chris IngSeason 3 Album Art by Jay Simpson We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWayOn the Internet at TheHydianWay.comon iTunes and Google … Continue readi…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Meet Ghillary Al’auroch
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To start introducing our campaign we have a special episode from each of our players. Today we introduce you to Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’auroch Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’auroch Editing by Ben YendallHeroes Folk Theme by Chris IngSeason 3 Album Art by Jay Simpson We can be found on Twitter … Continue reading "Chroni…
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Chronicles of the Gatekeeper – Meet Skipp Gobi
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To start introducing our campaign we have a special episode from each of our players. Today we introduce you to Skipp Gobi Wren Knowles is playing Skipp Gobi Editing by Ben YendallHeroes Folk Theme by Chris IngSeason 3 Album Art by Jay Simpson We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWayOn the Internet at TheHydianWay.comon iTunes … Continue reading "C…
To make sure all players have similar assumptions going into a game they should discuss what the bedrock understanding is for important subjects. One subject is how does the strengths and weaknesses of the characters matter to the story? Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is … Continue r…
To make sure all players have similar assumptions going into a game they should discuss what the bedrock understanding is for important subjects. One subject is how does conflict work as a mechanic Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Wren Knowles is playing Brandon Perdue is playing Kristine Chester is playing Editing … Continue readin…
To make sure all players have similar assumptions going into a game they should discuss what the bedrock understanding is for important subjects. One subject is what is The Force Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing Wren Knowles is playing Brandon Perdue is playing Kristine Chester is playing Editing by Ben YendallHeroes … Continue read…
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Vuren and the Lost Holocron Part 2 – “Hello Old Friend”
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After beating Volk to the cave, our plucky archeologist finds a dwelling, is it still inhabited? Will the forest still be as welcoming of Ree’s driving? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Brandon Perdue is playing the Xexto Colonist – Professor ModyLeslie Trautman is playing the Corellian Bounty Hunter– Ree DakWren Knowles is playing … Continu…
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Vuren and the Lost Holocron Part 1 – “A Wild Devaronian Appears”
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While following a wayfinder that Vuren purchased a blast from Vuren’s past catches up with him on the way onward to adventure. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Brandon Perdue is playing the Xexto Colonist – Professor ModyLeslie Trautman is playing the Corellian Bounty Hunter– Ree DakWren Knowles is playing the Chadra-Fan Technician – … Conti…
We look back at what has happened in the last 300 episodes and some of the lessons we’ve learned, what is happening on The Hydian Way, and where our hearts will take us. Things discussed in this episode Xphile Brian Casey Spider Robinson Challahan’s Crosstime Saloon Sink the Bismark Thisspasian You can find us on Twitter Show updates are @TheHydian…
We had two Heroes and two denizen the Force Majeure podcast on to talk about what they put into developing characters for a short and long time, including how far ahead they make it, as well as what extra thoughts that are beyond mechanical go into a character. Things we talked about on this episode: Sam Witwer Steve Blum Dee Bradley Baker Jim Cumm…
The first time the second season crew get together to make a story. Now we conclude the wild times that happen when a Fiasco goes down. Ben Yendall is the Facilitator and JosiethBrandon Perdue is playing Stewart WingfieldDavid Pickering is playing Edwin Ackerlay LodgeKristine Chester is playing Eaves Wingfield Editing by Kristine ChesterHydian Hunt…
We have Kristine and Adam on to talk about the fun to be had with Rise of the Separatists and Collapse of the Republic. We go in depth on the new careers and how they can mold your campaigns in new and fun ways. Things discussed in this episode: A New Dawn Ahsoka Queens Shadow Queens Peril Master and Apprentice Lost Stars Bloodline You can find us …
The first time the second season crew get together to make a story, we were there to record it, now we bring this to you as the fun it truly is as Eaves and Stoop sow chaos in a quaint little town. Ben Yendall is the Facilitator and JosiethBrandon Perdue is playing Stewart WingfieldDavid Pickering … Continue reading "Heroes and Howitzers Pt.1"…
With three others Ben dives into the end of the prequel trilogy and comes up with several ideas and complications for campaigns and settings in some very novel ways. Things discussed in this episode: Darth Maul Hope Punk 1313 Star Wars: Infinities Ahsoka Crokinole A New Dawn You can find us on Twitter Show updates are @TheHydianWay Ben is @Deuteriu…
