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Swords and Sages, the latest actual play dungeons and dragons podcast from Quests and Chaos. Join a VERY strange group as they explore the Mysteries of Candlekeep with the Module Candlekeep Mysteries. Swords and Sages is part of the Quests and Chaos Podcast Network.
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Now that we've been able to complete the Spelljammer campaign and share our live show with you, we'd like to update you on our plans for the future of Sixteen Candlekeeps. This is in response to the OGL dispute in January, as well as other views of the podcast.We hope you will join us in the coming weeks as we change over to our new system and next…
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Didn't get chance to catch our Live Show in February? Well have no fear! Join the crew of the Spelljammer Galleon known as The Sentinel as it is sent out into wildspace with an eerily familiar puzzlebox...Want to have a chance to run your own odyssey? Set your helm to https://www.dmsguild.com/product/432824/2023-A-Wildspace-Odyssey to get a copy of…
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In ancient times, hundreds of years before this episode, lived a race of Beholders on a planet called H'Catha...We're into the finale of our mini campaign with Spelljammer Academy. The Lich reveals themselves as the crew recover the meteorite.CASTCelestial Tempest - Emma BamfordGeamhradh - Jade Leanne PearceHerumph - Steve ArcherDungeon Master - Li…
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Things turn to dire straits after the fire in the cargo, as the group try to work out the best next steps. But the traitor also makes a move of their own...CASTCelestial Tempest - Emma BamfordGeamhradh - Jade Leanne PearceHerumph - Steve ArcherDungeon Master - Liam ThorntonTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Kyle Wright IllustrationsBackground so…
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Aboard the Beholder spacecraft, the group start to tinker around the higher decks before the deck fights back. Fires in the cargo also lead to some shocking revelations.CASTCelestial Tempest - Emma BamfordGeamhradh - Jade Leanne PearceHerumph - Steve ArcherDungeon Master - Liam ThorntonTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Kyle Wright Illustrations…
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After the catastrophic end to their first simulation run, the group are sent back to bunk where they take some down time. Next morning, however, see our trio sent out into Realmspace proper!CASTCelestial Tempest - Emma BamfordGeamhradh - Jade Leanne PearceHerumph - Steve ArcherDungeon Master - Liam ThorntonTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Kyle…
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Space Junk isn't the only thing the gang have to deal with in this one. There's a asteroid with a large eye, and a larger squid that's also a ship?! This mini arc is definitely weird and wonderful!There's still chance to head over to https://www.wolvesliteraturefestival.co.uk/.../sixteen... for tickets to our live show on 5th Feb at Arena Theatre, …
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The cadets take the final steps to losing their training wheels as they form their first crew and head out into simulated Wildspace. What do the unexplored quarters hold for them?!Also head over to https://www.wolvesliteraturefestival.co.uk/events/sixteen-candlekeeps.html for tickets to our live show on 5th Feb at Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton.CASTC…
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Our dynamic duo stumble upon a familiar Hobgoblin and his penguin-like lackeys before the group deliver a spicy package to the Head of the Academy.CASTCelestial Tempest - Emma BamfordGeamhradh - Jade Leanne PearceHerumph - Steve ArcherDungeon Master - Liam ThorntonTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Kyle Wright IllustrationsBackground soundscape …
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The cool winds are up and the gang have a day off thanks to end of year festivities coming. But whilst the cadets rest, crime raises a flipper.Also don't forget to check out our holiday advent posts. Every day a new post with gifts for you!CASTCelestial Tempest - Emma BamfordGeamhradh - Jade Leanne PearceHerumph - Steve ArcherDungeon Master - Liam …
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The new recruits continue on the orientation with miniature spaceflight and a Scottish Drill Officer with a penchant for gold rings... it's easier if you just listen!CASTCelestial Tempest - Emma BamfordGeamhradh - Jade Leanne PearceHerumph - Steve ArcherDungeon Master - Liam ThorntonTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Kyle Wright IllustrationsBac…
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We're into our midseason break as three fresh cadets are thrust straight into battle in Wildspace. Welcome to Spelljammer Academy!CASTCelestial Tempest - Emma BamfordGeamhradh - Jade Leanne PearceHerumph - Steve ArcherDungeon Master - Liam ThorntonTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Kyle Wright IllustrationsBackground soundscape was created using…
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The High Overseer has been found and all that is left to do is to bring Duke Vanthampur in for justice! But first, there's going to be a rumble in the rectory as she's not planning on coming in peacefully!CASTJayquo - Emma BamfordT'rissurra Helvindar - Jade Leanne PearceIzzdril Helvindar - Liam ThorntonDungeon Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by St…
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After dealing with rambunctious devils, the trio head further into the sewer system in search for Duke Vanthampur before running into an unexpected guest.CASTJayquo - Emma BamfordT'rissurra Helvindar - Jade Leanne PearceIzzdril Helvindar - Liam ThorntonDungeon Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Kyle Wright IllustrationsBackg…
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The trio uncover some of the reasoning behind Elturel's Fall and Vanthampur's sudden retreat to the villa before entering the second dungeon of the campaign. Cross everything!CASTJayquo - Emma BamfordT'rissurra Helvindar - Jade Leanne PearceIzzdril Helvindar - Liam ThorntonDungeon Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Kyle Wrig…
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Jayquo and the "Woke" Siblings head out towards Vanthampur Villa in The Cloakwood to the south. However, their entrance is not as gracious as they hoped!CASTJayquo - Emma BamfordT'rissurra Helvindar - Jade Leanne PearceIzzdril Helvindar - Liam ThorntonDungeon Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Kyle Wright IllustrationsBackgr…
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The gang hunker down in the Dungeon of the Dead Three after a heavy fight. But the night is dark, and full of terrors...CASTCorp. Cheryl Horton - Emma BamfordKatherine Shepherd - Jade Leanne PearceWinston Wyrd - Liam ThorntonDungeon Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Kyle Wright IllustrationsBackground soundscape was created…
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After a quick massage and exploration, we're taking on some of the bigger Cultists within the Dungeon. How will our intrepid investigators fair?CASTCorp. Cheryl Horton - Emma BamfordKatherine Shepherd - Jade Leanne PearceWinston Wyrd - Liam ThorntonDungeon Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Kyle Wright IllustrationsBackgroun…
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Our adventurers have stumbled upon a Chalet filled with mystery and misery. Ghosts of the family before haunt the grounds. A portal to the Shadowfell is holding the family hostage from being able to finally rest. The Scarlet Sash plead with our Adventurers to enter the Shadowfell and put a stop to the Evil powers and letting the family finally be p…
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After all the investigation, it's time to head into the Dungeon of the Dead Three! There's cultists, sewage, and proper spellbook care throughout!CASTCorp. Cheryl Horton - Emma BamfordKatherine Shepherd - Jade Leanne PearceWinston Wyrd - Liam ThorntonDungeon Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Kyle Wright IllustrationsBackgro…
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The investigation into the murders around Baldur's Gate takes a manic turn. The group learn of the Cult's hideout, and another Module hi-jacks the NPC roster...CASTCorp. Cheryl Horton - Emma BamfordKatherine Shepherd - Jade Leanne PearceWinston Wyrd - Liam ThorntonDungeon Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Kyle Wright Illust…
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The trio agree to assist Tarina with a problematic colleague by the name of Dead-Eye in exchange for info on the recent murders. Roll for initiative and don’t forget to tip your waiter!CASTCorp. Cheryl Horton - Emma BamfordKatherine Shepherd - Jade Leanne PearceWinston Wyrd - Liam ThorntonDungeon Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtw…
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Two years after the fall of Auril the Frostmaiden to the north of the Sword Coast (see Campaign 1!), the city of Elturel has been wiped from existence. Refugees flock outside the gates of Baldur's Gate. Who will assist the Flaming Fist in quelling the rise of murders?CASTCorp. Cheryl Horton - Emma BamfordKatherine Shepherd - Jade Leanne PearceWinst…
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So a Battle Droid, a Twi'lek, and a Mon Calamari walk into a bar. The bar just so happens to be owned by a very angry Hutt called Jabba, you may have heard of him...CASTDana Lorean - Emma BamfordSwift - Jade Leanne PearceB1-NB2 - Liam ThorntonGame Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Liam Thornton/Bingle BangbangBackground sou…
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We're in the thick of battle as the B1 Droids are set upon the Rebel Recruiters. Who is this cloned version of the Recruitment leader? Why is combat so complicated?!CASTDana Lorean - Emma BamfordSwift - Jade Leanne PearceB1-NB2 - Liam ThorntonGame Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Liam Thornton/Bingle BangbangBackground sou…
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We're celebrating Star Wars Day with a one-shot set just after Episode IV, using the Star Wars Roleplaying Game: Saga Edition!As the Rebel Alliance flee to Hoth, smaller groups continue their work defying the Empire. On the desert planet of Tatooine, such a group fall into the midst of a smuggler shootout. What will Jabba say?CASTDana Lorean - Emma…
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After dealing with the Troglodytes in the caves, the trio follow a ghostly knight into the Upside Down. Here they find the final pieces needed to take on the deadly Thessalhydra.CASTCaiomhe the Dreamer - Jade Leanne PearceTheodore Preston - Liam ThorntonLeadbelly Jones - Steve ArcherDungeon Master - Emma BamfordTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by…
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Before we can approach the next story, we need some context. So back to the charity livestream DnDay from Aug 2021. In this one-shot, Emma leads the group through the Stranger Things set. Three heroes are sent out to save the town from the dreaded Thessalhydra. How will they fair?CASTCaiomhe the Dreamer - Jade Leanne PearceTheodore Preston - Liam T…
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After falling to the Charming Celt, Peregrin awakes in a negotiation for her afterlife. What would a Vampire possibly want with a Ranger?Peregrin Finch - Emma BamfordDungeon Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Liam Thornton/Bingle BangbangBackground soundscape was created using the Syrinscape Fantasy App, Licensed under Creat…
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As Elgnib's Team work on exonerating Tom Welsh, Brannigan Fynn has some fun with the other parties of contest. Specifically, The Vagabonds and their leader.Peregrin Finch - Emma BamfordDungeon Master - Steve Archer Theme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Liam Thornton/Bingle BangbangBackground soundscape was created using the Syrinscape Fantasy App, …
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A quick content warning, as per the opening message. Around the 14:40 mark, if you are triggered by body harm/self harm, please skip forward 40 seconds.In this episode, we learn of how the weirdly 3D film character Twinblade came to be...Theme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Liam Thornton/Bingle BangbangBackground soundscape was created using the S…
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Alvarex does not take well to the first of the visions surrounding the Council. As she cowers, another mote of narrative takes place on the Layer of the Abyss known as Thanatos.Theme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Liam Thornton/Bingle BangbangBackground soundscape was created using the Syrinscape Fantasy App, Licensed under Creative Commons: By At…
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As we gear up for our return to Campaign 2 in March, wouldn't it be fun to see what the bad guys have been up to? In today's little story, we learn of the woman that brought the council together in the first place...Theme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Liam Thornton/Bingle BangbangBackground soundscape was created using the Syrinscape Fantasy App,…
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The veil between worlds is thin, and growing thinner with every note of the song hummed by the people within the Firefly Cellar. Shemshime rises, and they must stop him. Mentioned in this episode: Patreon Support Support us at https://patreon.com/QuestsandChaos New Line up Find all of our podcasts at https://questsandchaos.com/podcasts…
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Heading inland, the group find the cause of all the carnage and dismay. An infernal council has been formed and intending to call forth their glorious leader. How will the trio stop this?CASTJack 'Quicksilver' Martins - Emma BamfordBlanche Snowforge - Jade Leanne PearceVarduin Selu'Taar - Liam ThorntonDungeon Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Ste…
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Old curses come home to roost as the song grows in power. The veil is thin during the current time of troubles, and certain activities may make it thinner still. Mentioned in this episode: New Line up Find all of our podcasts at https://questsandchaos.com/podcasts Patreon Support Support us at https://patreon.com/QuestsandChaos…
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As we slowly ramp up for the return of Campaign 2, check out this prologue episode from our charity stream, D&Day, back in Aug 2021. Three heroes are called upon to look into the sudden appearance of a ragged ship captained by an Orangutan Monk...CASTJack 'Quicksilver' Martins - Emma BamfordBlanche Snowforge - Jade Leanne PearceVarduin Selu'Taar - …
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"He brought the sleep storms inside with him!" The cry still echoes around the spacious circular room. Will our adventurers be able to defuse the situation? Welcome to Candlekeep, the greatest library in the Forgotten Realms. A citadel dedicated to knowledge and learning which welcomes Seekers of Knowledge, so long as they come with a gift of furth…
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Having completed their time in the Shadowfell, the party must now return to Candlekeep to re-evaluate. But the road is long and the night is dark and full of terrors... Mentioned in this episode: New Line up Find all of our podcasts at https://questsandchaos.com/podcasts Patreon Support Support us at https://patreon.com/QuestsandChaos…
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Escaping the Shadowfell was only the first step as the group finds themselves outside a ruined chalet with signs of life within. Will the party fulfill their promise to their ghostly guide? At what cost? Mentioned in this episode: New Line up Find all of our podcasts at https://questsandchaos.com/podcasts Patreon Support Support us at https://patre…
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Welcome to Candlekeep, the greatest library in the Forgotten Realms. A citadel dedicated to knowledge and learning which welcomes Seekers of Knowledge, so long as they come with a gift of further knowledge. Welcome, gentle travelers, and enjoy your time. But beware the booksl some hold adventures that could prove...dangerous. The party has reached …
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Will our festive friends make their way home? Will the Winter Witch have another meal? Listen on!CASTRupert Tarkington - Emma BamfordMo Mo - Jade Leanne PearceDungeon Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Liam Thornton/Bingle BangbangBackground soundscape was created using the Syrinscape Fantasy App, Licensed under Creative Com…
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Our terrible twosome find themselves in the Winter Witch's cave. There are puzzles and copyright hiccups and puns. Come join in!CASTRupert Tarkington - Emma BamfordMo Mo - Jade Leanne PearceDungeon Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Liam Thornton/Bingle BangbangBackground soundscape was created using the Syrinscape Fantasy A…
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It's a cold and windy night in the middle of winter. A scary banging noise comes from deep within the house of the Owlbear Daycare. Two brave cubs go to investigate.CASTRupert Tarkington - Emma BamfordMo Mo - Jade Leanne PearceDungeon Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Liam Thornton/Bingle BangbangBackground soundscape was c…
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Something in the mists is stalking closer, Wu Ya is crippled with despair, and Sabacthani just disappeared into a portal. Will the party survive the dangers of the Shadowfell long enough to return home? Welcome to Candlekeep, the greatest library in the Forgotten Realms. A citadel dedicated to knowledge and learning which welcomes Seekers of Knowle…
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What secrets wait for our adventurers in the mists of the Shadowfell? Will they be able to find their way to the chalet and return to the Material Plane? Welcome to Candlekeep, the greatest library in the Forgotten Realms. A citadel dedicated to knowledge and learning which welcomes Seekers of Knowledge, so long as they come with a gift of further …
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The big top hosts the first of the group's wars against the evils of Nomadia. How will they cope against such a large beast?CASTXeeyaan - Emma BamfordIllaria Lunula - Jade Leanne PearceElgnib Aia'Dalsein - Liam ThorntonDungeon Master - Steve ArcherTheme Music by Steve ArcherArtwork by Liam Thornton/Bingle BangbangBackground soundscape was created u…
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