Best Longwinded One Podcasts (2024)

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S05E30 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Seth McDuffee and Johnathan McClain 1:23:05

5d ago1:23:05

1:23:05

Join Seth and Johnathan as we discuss their book Big Sneaky Barbarian and play "Guess that Review." We also get to hear an original song inspired by their work called "Dragons in the Sky," performed by Anaria. In addition, we talk about their new joint writing venture called "Meet your Maker." It will be available for preorder from Amazon on Oct. 1…

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S05E29 - The Four Treasures: Jank by Jack Pembroke 32:37

12d ago32:37

32:37

Jank, is about a game tester who plans on getting revenge against "Con Man Claude", who ruined a potentially amazing VRMMO in an effort to scam money out of the users. The ending is completely satisfying. Author Jack Pembroke: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/32291/jank Narrator Henry Kramer: https://henrywkramer.com @hwkramervo…

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S05E28 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Jack Pembroke 25:50

12d ago25:50

25:50

Jack is another Massachusetts author! Listen in as he talks about his experiences selecting a publishing company (he ultimately chose Podium Audio). This interview was especially interesting, as Jack regaled us with his much researched advice on how to build a following on Royalroad. Jack's Website: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/164532 Shoutout…

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S05E27 - The Four Treasures: Beauty in Simplicity 10:10

19d ago10:10

10:10

Art is subjective. Yet some forms of art can be spread over a much larger group of people. Some people enjoy paintings, others prefer art showcased in statues. So when Aeric comes to a different world and needs to adapt to it. When he needs to find a place he fits in with his pacifist tendencies. He chooses his own form of Art, possibly the most wi…

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S05E26 - The Four Treasures: Interview with The Irregular 13:41

19d ago13:41

13:41

This season has something for everyone. Sayl joins us from the Netherlands and tells us about his story, Beauty in Simplicity. If you like Travis Baldree's Legends and Lattes, you will recognize the "simplicity" in Sayl's story- the story of a main character who finds beauty in becoming a tailor. Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/66840 Misc.…

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S05E25 - The Four Treasures: Fantasia by Unice5656 11:20

27d ago11:20

11:20

Arwyn has just bought Fantasia, the first fantasy-based VRMMORPG, with 99% realism that you can play while you sleep. In the game, she becomes Fey, a moon elf starting in the magical Elvenwood. Join her (and her snarky narrator who likes to interject sarcastic comments in parentheses) on her exciting, often hilarious adventures inside this magical …

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S05E24 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Unice5656 28:31

27d ago28:31

28:31

Not only was Unice among the first to publish her work on Royalroad over ten years ago, but she has continued writing her initial story, Fantasia (which has almost 2 million views). Join her as she offers very sound advice to new writers and talks about her unique blend of comedy and romance in litrpg. Links: 1/2 Prince translation by Yu Wo: https:…

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S05E23 - The Four Treasures: Apocalypse: Reborn as a Monster 13:40

1M ago13:40

13:40

In a world corrupted by treachery and ambition, Thorian Steelblade was a fearsome leader, on the brink of conquering the capital and etching his family's name into history. But betrayal came from within, leaving him broken and defeated. In his final moment, Thorian unleashed a devastating self-destruction spell to ensure his enemies shared his fate…

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S05E22 - The Four Treasures: Interview with DreamTickler 19:51

1M ago19:51

19:51

In this episode we talk to Omar from Morocco. His kingdom building, "system apocalypse" webnovel, called Apocalypse: Reborn as a Monster" is hugely popular. And with a background in data analytics, Omar is able to tell us about how to "min/max" our way into the good graces of Royal Road. Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/159371 https://www.p…

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S05E21 - The Four Treasures: The Power of Ten 16:35

1M ago16:35

16:35

Some time ago, a planes-traveling archmage made up a video game to train some people on the planet Earth for the catastrophe he knew was coming. That game was the Power of Ten. The gods seized this opportunity to take the templates of some of those characters, and even their souls, for use in other worlds, and other realms. Sama Rantha is one of th…

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S05E20 - The Four Treasures: Interview with RE Druin 31:23

1M ago31:23

31:23

On this episode, RED tells to us about his time on Webnovel and on Royal Road. On Royal Road his Power of Ten has over 7 million views. RED talks to us about his main character, Sama Rantha, and how the chapter he shared (for podcast episode 21) is a fan favorite. Enjoy!Links:https://www.royalroad.com/profile/151859https://www.patreon.com/ThePowero…

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S05E19 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Eric Ugland and Neil Hellegers 57:45

2M ago57:45

57:45

I can't tell you the last time I've had this much fun during an interview! In this interview, we do a deep dive into the world of Valdrani. We discuss the Good Guys, the Bad Guys, The Grim Guys, and the upcoming Ugly Guys series. The writer/narrator pair discuss their favorite parts of the series and we even get a unique look behind the screen into…

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S05E18 - The Four Treasures: Tinea and Leah 9:02

2M ago9:02

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Aden... Aden had an ugly childhood. It taught him how to fight and survive, taught him how to run and hide and cut ties. Taught him that he wasn't born right. It didn't teach him much else. So Aden ran. Aden grew up. Discovered the world, and crossed an ocean. Made his life his own. Soul-deep pain notwithstanding, he fought to be happy. Aden made d…

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S05E17 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Eleeyah 25:05

2M ago25:05

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In this heartfelt interview with Charlie (aka Eleeyah), we learn about the German writer and his fan fiction set in the world of Stray Cat Strut. His work, Tinea and Leah has taken on a popular life its own over on Royal Road, and Charlie talks to us about his hopes and dreams for this Cyberpunk fiction. Links: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/149…

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S05E16 - The Four Treasures: Dragonheart Core by Adam Atenburgh 19:18

2M ago19:18

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To take a dragon's hoard is to challenge death. The greatest of the sea-drakes wakes, curled on his silver throne; but there is no silver. His hoard is stolen. He rises, screaming, and chases the thief to the ends of the world—only to be shot from the sky. But dragons do not die easy, and never one with such festering hatred. A dungeon core rises f…

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S05E15 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Adam Atenburgh 24:16

2M ago24:16

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In this episode, author Adam Atenburgh talks with us about Progression Fantasy, his process through the publishing world (and audiobooks), his “Snake” series, and his current work of fiction- Dragonheart Core. Adam Atenburgh Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/210367 Misc. Websites: NoDragons Thieves' Dungeon Will Wight Cradle Mother of Lea…

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S05E14 - The Four Treasures: Maxwell Flourish: A Fun Night by Zrail 12:21

2M ago12:21

12:21

This is a Modern Age Online story. It is the Future. The realm of online video game entertainment has grown, creating vast and wonderous worlds for people to explore and enjoy. This is the story of Kaleb, a young gamer, and his adventures in the latest Super-Hero Virtual reality MMO: Modern Age Online. Join him as he takes on villains (both player …

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S05E13 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Zrail 20:26

2M ago20:26

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This interview was a lot of fun. Zrail and I talked about his love of video games, board games, and comic books. We talked about the authors that influenced his super hero story Maxwell Flourish, and his larger world of Modern Age Online. A must listen! Zrail Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/50378 Misc Websites: Mausritter Tabletop game …

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S05E12 - The Four Treasures: Inexorable Chaos by Nino/Cliff Hanger 16:49

3M ago16:49

16:49

Gods are, generally speaking, not fans of directly putting their fingers on the scale. This is for a variety of reasons, ranging from cautioun to amusement, but is generally because after a few hundred millennia and enough prayers to fill a hollow Earth, you're bound to learn the art of delegation. Luckily, among the unwashed masses, there exist th…

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S05E11 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Nino/Cliff Hanger 19:53

3M ago19:53

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Come and learn from Cliff Hanger as he describes his unique story, Inexorable Chaos. Listen as we discuss the difference between experience and power. And finally, learn about the beginning stages of the publishing process, as Cliff Hanger traverses early interest letters from his future publishers. Nino/Cliff Hanger Websites: https://www.royalroad…

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S05E10 - The Four Treasures: Doom Guy Isekai by Angry Spider 11:34

3M ago11:34

11:34

A very familiar soldier, used to battling the 'endless' hordes of Hell, is eventually overrun and dies. But his war isn't over yet... Author Angry Spider: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/34854/doom-guy-isekai Narrator Jack Sapsford: https://jacksapsford.com https://twitter.com/jacksapsford

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S05E09 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Angry Spider 15:11

3M ago15:11

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In this interview, we learn about how Angry Spider entered the world of LitRPG and his advice for new authors. We learned how he came to write a hugely successfully Doom fan fiction web novel that has over one million views (without ever playing Doom)! Angry Spider Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/162623 https://www.youtube.com/channel/U…

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S05E08 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Neven Iliev and Jeff Hays 1:13:17

3M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

Join us as we chat with the dynamic duo behind the Everyone Loves Large Chest series. In this episode we tackle everything from how both Jeff and Neven got into Litrpg, to the importance of anonymity on the Internet, to "mean" book reviews. Learn about what each of them is currently working on, and hints about how they will end the ELLC series. Lin…

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S05E07 - The Four Treasures: Mistaken for a Returnee by ReWight 12:35

3M ago12:35

12:35

Aldritch of clan Blackshield is older than dirt and tired of just living day to day with no hope for the future. A half-giant Dwarf by birth, a cleric by class, a soldier by duty, and a survivor by necessity. Aldritch has lived through more wars than he cares to recall. He's seen kingdoms rise and empires buried beneath the sands of time, and he pe…

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S05E06 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Alex Wight (ReWight) 34:09

3M ago34:09

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Join us as Alex walks us through all of the backstory for his Royal Road novel, Mistaken for a Returnee. He talks about the story that coined the phrase “Royal Road”, about writing in the wee hours of the morning, and the importance of staying true to your story. ReWight Websites: Royal Road Profile Alex Wight Books Patreon Misc. Websites: A Gamer'…

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S05E05 - The Four Treasures: A Soldier's Life by Alwaysrollsaone 11:37

3M ago11:37

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A story of being transported to another world. The main character is forced into the military in a fantasy setting and rises through the ranks while keeping his true ability secret. Author: Alwaysrollsaone https://www.patreon.com/alwaysrollsaone https://www.scribblehub.com/profile/105575/alwaysrollsaone/ https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/58243/a-so…

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S05E04 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Alwaysrollsaone 15:05

3M ago15:05

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Come learn about Erick (aka Alwaysrollsaone) and his work on A Soldier's Life. A Dungeon Master at heart, Erick talks about what has inspired him and his work. This interview gives you a glimpse into the life of an independent author, and how much dedicated time they spend interacting with their work and with their fans. Alwaysrollsaone Websites: h…

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S05E03 - The Four Treasures: Otherworldly by AlloraLee 14:17

4M ago14:17

14:17

Eunora Dawn is just a child. She was born a noble in the kingdom of Maeve, with 5 siblings and a shy personality. At a glance, her life was meant to be rosy. But, when Eunora unlocks the [System] on her 8th birthday, she gains more than she expected. Memories of her past life as a strong-willed and fulfilled woman flood her mind and all but overwri…

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S05E02 - The Four Treasures: Interview with AlloraLee 26:48

4M ago26:48

26:48

Come listen as we talk with AlloraLee, the brilliant mind behind the web novel Otherworldly. We discuss all things, from the inspiration of her writing, to her time on Royal Road, and finally to the authors she loves the most! We also get some fan questions answered! AlloraLee Websites: https://alloraleewrites.com https://www.tiktok.com/@alloralee …

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S05E01 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Robert Bevan and Jonathan Sleep 41:57

4M ago41:57

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Join us in the inaugural episode of season 5 where we talk to Robert Bevan and Jonathan Sleep about LitRPG and GameLit. We ask them about the origins of Critical Failures and how the author and narrator came to work together. Among other topics, we discuss the progress Robert has made on Critical Failures X, and the working title. Robert Bevan's We…

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S04E50 - The Sembian Revival 5:32:45

2+ y ago5:32:45

5:32:45

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EACH NARRATIVE EPISODE FROM SEASON 4, IN ONE UNINTERRUPTED EPISODE. ENJOY! Far East of the Sword Coast, the Shadovar and Uskevren have fallen. The Shadowstorm is no more. Sembia is fractured into city states. A mysterious hero rises from the ashes to usher in a new era of prosperity. Yet, there is still suffering. Cormyr and t…

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S04E49 - Sembian Revival: Interview with the Archmage: Ed Greenwood 1:12:30

2+ y ago1:12:30

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Join us as we chat with the Archmage, Ed Greenwood, about Sembia. We learn from him about the process of writing The Halls of Stormweather, about the evolution of Forgotten Realms, and about the details that pertain directly to this podcast (who is Yeven, what exactly was Koril's Well, etc.). Archivos Podcast: 20 Minutes with Ed Greenwood https://p…

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S04E48 - Sembian Revival: All Cast Reunion 27:15

2+ y ago27:15

27:15

Join us as we chat with the voice actors who made this podcast happen. Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout this last year. We hope everyone enjoyed it.By Longwinded One

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S04E47 - Sembian Revival: Epilogue, 30 Mirtul 7:14

2+ y ago7:14

7:14

The morning after the battle inside of Old Hazard Farm... We find out what comes next for our heroes. Mitoa goes to Cormyr (with something in tow). Ciran heads to Battledale. Jendal stays at the Farm. And Sonya heads off on a secret adventure.By Longwinded One

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S04E46 - Sembian Revival: Old Hazard Farm, 29 Mirtul 8:34

2+ y ago8:34

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Thaisce takes Mitoa and Jendal to Old Hazard Farm. Inside the group battles the shadar-kai and their leader, Kaligax. Jendal encounters Lana. And though both she and Jendal end up badly beaten, Lana sacrifices herself to save her adopted brother. Thaisce finds the tablets and transports them to safety, and the rest of the party readies themself for…

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S04E45 - Sembian Revival: Palace of the Hulorn, 29 Mirtul 7:32

2+ y ago7:32

7:32

As Aldond breaks down the door to the ballroom, the Battle Royale begins. Thaisce and Aldond battle Fargo. The others battle the Helms. During the fight, the Source is damaged and Sonya has to hold Selgaunt aloft with the power of her mind (and ultimately take the earthmote back to the Selgaunt crater). In the end, Fargo is dispatched, and Thaisce,…

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S04E44 - Sembian Revival: The Hunting Garden, 29 Mirtul 8:14

2+ y ago8:14

8:14

The scene opens as Gryff, the shadow dragon of Thera and Bhaal's creation, and Tunorimorgil fight to the death. Mitoa rides on the back of Tunori, helping him navigate the shadow stepping creature. Then, we find the rest of the party in the Hunting Garden of the Hulorn, inside of Selgaunt (the now earthomote). When all hope at surviving seems lost,…

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S04E43 - Sembian Revival: Ben Does Voice Acting 23:29

2+ y ago23:29

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This episode brings with it the last of our one-on-one cast interviews. Ben played parts in the show from Tunori to Adon. He helped to bring personality to many supporting parts. Come and listen as we get to know our cast member a little better.By Longwinded One

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S04E42 - Sembian Revival: The Scar, 29 Mirtul 7:59

2+ y ago7:59

7:59

The party finds themselves transported to The Scar, just outside of Sembia. There, they find the last beacon, and discover the Shaking Plague has come back in a big way. Just as they realize they can't destroy the last beacon without causing problems, they hear the Selgaunt earthmote float over Scardale. Approaching the city the heroes find themsel…

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S04E41 - Sembian Revival: Reviving Moondale, 28 Mirtul 10:51

2+ y ago10:51

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We begin the episode with a flashback just after Mitoa received his first Harper mission. His handler speaks to him about seeking out Aldond, and "doing what is right" for Sembia. Then, we fast forward to the present, where somehow Mitoa and Aldond both emerge from the new forests of Ordulin- the wasteland caused by the Maelstrom having been eradic…

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S04E40 - Sembian Revival: The Fortress and the Farm, 28 Mirtul 9:27

2+ y ago9:27

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Ciran awakes to find himself in the Shadowfell. What's worse? He is in the courtyard of the Fortress of Memories. Beside him are the bodies of his friends. The Raven Queen does that "bad guy monologue" when the grace of Hanali pulls the spirits of Thaisce, Jendal, and Sonya away from the dark. They awaken and begin to be transported to Scardale. Ho…

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S04E39 - Sembian Revival: The Hole of Yhaunn, 27 Mirtul 10:30

2+ y ago10:30

10:30

The party discovers that the Hole of Yhaunn is no longer just a dead magic zone. In parts of the Hole, the potency of magic is doubled! After Spitze dispatches the rest of his friends, Ciran uses "something he won in an 'Ante' game back in Westgate" to destroy Spitze. Then, Adon says a fond farewell to Ciran, by offering the grace of Lady Goldheart…

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S04E38 - Sembian Revival: Being Bold with Jendal 13:42

2+ y ago13:42

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In this episode we get to know Steve, the man behind the monk. We also talk about Star Wars, past campaigns, and what is to come for Jendal. Enjoy.By Longwinded One

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S04E37 - Sembian Revival: Puppets of the Raven Queen, 27 Mirtul 9:11

2+ y ago9:11

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Spitzes, One of the "children" of Thera, is alone in the Hole of Yhaunn. He knows that something has happened to his mother. But his brother, Griff, reaches out after he escapes the fallout of the Koril Seed in Ordulin. The shadow dragon brothers plot their revenge on Sonya and her group. Meanwhile, in Selgaunt, The Source, Fargo, and Kaligax plot …

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S04E36 - Sembian Revival: John Pruden, the Voice of Erevis Cale 30:44

2+ y ago30:44

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In this episode, we interview the esteemed John Pruden. He voiced our beloved Erevis Cale, Magadon Kest, and Drasek Riven in eight of the Sembia novels. We find out about his recording process, his interaction with Audible and Wizards of the Coast, and- as a special treat- he reads a snippet of "All the Sinners' Saints" (a short story published in …

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S04E35 - Sembian Revival: Sakkors, Part 3, 27 Mirtul 9:52

2+ y ago9:52

9:52

After a brief rest, the group begin talking about their next steps. Aldond appears to be out from under the influence of the Raven Queen, yet still in withdrawal from the power of his sword. The group senses some helms being slaughtered outside the walls of Sakkors, and braces for the coming of Thera (The Ravager) and her dragon, Griff. In the chao…

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S04E34 - Sembian Revival: Sakkors, Part 2, 26 Mirtul 8:12

2+ y ago8:12

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The battle with Aldond is on. Ciran does some swashbuckling with Aldond and his blade, Aurumordic. Jendal rescues Thaisce from the ledge. Sonya is alive (and knocks the blade out of Aldond's hands). Thaisce uses Celestiar to dispel Aurumordic and Ciran throws the sword off of the bridge and into the ravine. Then the group ponders what to do with th…

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S04E33 - Sembian Revival: Sakkors, Part 1, 26 Mirtul 7:43

2+ y ago7:43

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In this pivotal episode, the party meets Aldond Talendar in the Inner Sanctum of Sakkors. The Source leave's Sonya's body for the new mythallar that Aldond and and his Shadar-kai have constructed (with the help of the Raven Queen). And just before all hell breaks loose, the mythallar teleports away to Selgaunt.…

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S04E32 - Sembian Revival: The Dawnpost, 26 Mirtul 9:11

2+ y ago9:11

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The crew heads along just north of the Dawnpost from Yeven's Shrine. Eventually, they make it to the destruction that was formerly the capital- Ordulin. There they encounter the Shadar-kai, led by their leader Kaligax. When a battle ensues, Ciran's brother, Firin, comes to their rescue.By Longwinded One

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S04E31 - Sembian Revival: Upper Yeven‘s Shrine, 23 Mirtul 9:45

3y ago9:45

9:45

With the heroes reeling from Sonya's death, the doors of Yeven's Shrine open to the upper levels. Adon brings them up to meet the caretaker of the shrine, Tassarion. Tassarion tells Ciran that he is a noble elf, son of a powerful elven woman named Yeven, who preached the "duality" of the Seldarine. The group decides that the next move should be to …

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