The Familiars

Annelise Lawson
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In the darkest days of 2020, two friends were visited by an idea: get a bunch of unemployed actors together and play DnD. And so The Familiars were born. The Familiars is for DnD pros and newbs alike. Join us for a weekly live-stream on YouTube and Twitch of this one-of-a-kind, fully improvised, utterly spectacular long-form adventure.

  1. EPISODE 1

    Episode 1: “REAL HALFLING SH*T”

    The Fam debriefs in Miros’ tavern over a pint of local brew. While Rooster looks for love, Cap finally gets answers - and an unlooked-for gift from Lydia. Questioning her faith, Worthy shows a lighter side. But when the ale and conversation flow too freely, Thibodeaux must step in yet again to guard his friend. Oren isn’t the only one who can turn on the charm. Special Guest Zach Appelman.

    21 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Episode 2: "RUN TELL YUR BIG FAT OGRE MAMA"

    Live scoring by Josh Legg aka Goldroom. The Familiars face their most formidable foes yet as Goldenfields is invaded by ferocious enemies looking to prey upon the weakest in the town. The Fam will need every ounce of their level 5 abilities, and, in the end, even that may not be enough to save a member of their party. Special Guest Zach Appelman.

    1h 52m

  3. EPISODE 3

    Episode 3: “COME ON OREN…”

    Live scoring by Goldroom. A well-timed fireball from Captain Chowder saves the party some dirty work and blazes a path forward. With one mission complete, and the children of Goldenfields delivered to safety, the Familiars regroup to call for the town guard. Standing between the party and fresh reinforcements, however, are two very large and very dangerous foes. Special Guest Zach Appelman.

    50 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Episode 4: “MIROS! NO!”

    As a wounded Oren struggles to free himself from the ruins of the Abbey bell tower, the Familiars enact a desperate rescue. The City Guard and their help is a scant mile away. But when Rooster and Thibodeaux venture into the rubble, an unexpected move on the enemy splits the party...and one mile might as well be thousands.

    1h 13m

  5. EPISODE 5

    Episode 5: “SAVE ME BUDDY...SAVE ME….”

    As Rooster and Oren hover between life and death, Thibodeaux makes a desperate bid to save the Dragonborn using the last of his strength. While Worthy struggles to reach her fallen companions, Cap, Liferlas, and Maxine come to the rescue….but will they be in time?

    1h 31m

  6. EPISODE 6

    Episode 6: “SHUT YOUR HEART TO MORTAL WANTS"

    After the dust clears from the Hill Giant battle, the Familiars get information about the possible motives of the Hill Giants from Naxene, who herself is struggling through the grief of her recent fallen comrades. The community of Goldenfields comes together to mourn, Worthy taking the lead with an emotional prayer to Kelemvor. Thibodeaux is asked to take the lead on strategy.

    57 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Episode 7: "A WHOLE HERD OF SHEEP?!?"

    The Familiars debate the best possible way to end Goldenfield's Hill Giant problem. Thibodeaux wrestles with his new found leadership. Worthy deals with Shalvus Martholio the hard way.

    50 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Episode 8: "A GIFT FOR GUH!"

    The Familiars face off against the host of Hill Giants outside Goldenfields in our next installment of our play through of Storm Kings Thunder. Will they and the inhabitants of Goldenfields survive? Live scoring by Goldroom.

    1h 7m
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In the darkest days of 2020, two friends were visited by an idea: get a bunch of unemployed actors together and play DnD. And so The Familiars were born. The Familiars is for DnD pros and newbs alike. Join us for a weekly live-stream on YouTube and Twitch of this one-of-a-kind, fully improvised, utterly spectacular long-form adventure.

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  • Creator
    Annelise Lawson
  • Episodes
    37
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Annelise Lawson
  • Show Website
    The Familiars