Ouroboros Chronicles

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Ouroboros Chronicles (OC) is a real-play TTRPG podcast telling a sprawling tale of death and rebirth. What begins as a familiar 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons fantasy adventure slowly becomes something far darker. As the players set out on a heroic quest, they begin to uncover uncomfortable truths about their world—truths that force impossible choices as unfathomable horrors creep ever closer to consuming everything. Told through character-driven storytelling and dice rolls, this campaign drifts from classic fantasy into apocalyptic horror. As the story evolves, the lines between right and wrong, friend and foe, begin to blur—and survival demands more than heroism alone. This is a story about death and rebirth, the nature of time, and how far someone will go to protect themselves, their family, and what remains of their world. Check our Linktree for our Facebook, Discord, and other up to date socials and useful links: https://linktr.ee/maximizedquest

  1. 6d ago

    Debra and the Beast (OC: Early Days: S1E19)

    We are Maximize Quest. A group of ordinary people who have been playing games together for decades. Ouroboros Chronicles is our D&D Real Play Podcast. What you can expect from Ouroboros Chronicles: A typical D&D Table: Our table probably sounds a lot like a real game, because that's what it is. We aren't scripted, we aren't professionals using D&D to break boundaries, and everything we do you can do at your own table.Play by the Rules: While we agree that rules should never get in the way of fun, we're here to play D&D, and if you aren't using the rules, you aren't really playing the game. We use the dice and the rules to shape a story.Collaborative Storytelling: While the DM may start the plot, the actions the players take and the roll of the dice will change the story from one session to the next. Like any good D&D game, the story evolves and even the DM has no idea how it will end.Comedy and Tragedy: We like to laugh, who doesn't? So even on more serious episodes you'll probably hear us making fools of ourselves and laughing at our own bad jokes, but the overall theme of the story is intended to be more dramatic. That said, the party can really dictate just how funny they want things to be or how serious they want it to be.Rotating Genres: If you stick with us for the long haul you'll find the DM has a habit of shifting genres within D&D, and while the story may go in unexpected directions, he has long term plans to move from a fantasy world into a less traditional D&D setting. There will be some hints on how this might happen throughout the first couple seasons, but however season two ends, season three will introduce the first genre shift, which we're all very excited for.You can find all our links via our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/maximizedquest Keep listening, or you'll take 50 psychic damage!

    Debra and the Beast (OC: Early Days: S1E19)

  2. Aug 23

    What the Coyote Said (OC: Early Days: S1E18)

    The party begins to hunt for a second Banser Hek group in Vol Preshtip as tensions rise between the circus and the city as Tula enlists the aid of the local wildlife to help track their quarry. Ouroboros Chronicles is an ongoing story told through Dungeons and Dragons, where the players and the roll of the dice frequently shape the story. You can easily find our first and latest episode on our Linktree, along with all our socials: https://linktr.ee/maximizedquest Keep listening you'll take 50 psychic damage!

    What the Coyote Said (OC: Early Days: S1E18)

  3. Aug 9

    Rabid Clown Troupe (OC: Early Days: S1E17)

    The party has an encounter with a fortune teller who gives them a glimpse of the past, the present, and the future, tugging at the layers of mystery for each member of the party, including a revelation about Elaine's birth that will have more implications for the future of the country. After their encounter with the fortune teller has concluded, they run into a familiar face, and then do their best to avoid some terrifying clowns.

    Rabid Clown Troupe (OC: Early Days: S1E17)

  4. Jul 26

    CR 20, Competent Guards (OC: Early Days: S1E16)

    The party faces their two biggest challenges yet. The infestation that started in Vol Gresker has spread to Vol Preshtip, and paranoia has the party ready to pull itself apart. Things only grow more dire when the party faces their greatest foe ever; competent guards. If you're enjoying the show, make sure to share it with your friends and follow us for updates: https://linktr.ee/maximizedquest

    CR 20, Competent Guards (OC: Early Days: S1E16)

  5. Jul 12

    Fools and Gods (OC: Early Days: S1E15)

    The battle in the streets of Vol Preshtip escalates as a new villain, the Fool, makes a grand entrance. As the party battles for their lives against the continuous onslaught, an old threat resurfaces nearby. If you're enjoying the show, make sure to share it with your friends and follow us for updates: https://linktr.ee/maximizedquest

    Fools and Gods (OC: Early Days: S1E15)

  6. Jun 28

    Dark Skies Over Vol Preshtip (OC: Early Days: S1E14)

    The party is ambushed in the streets of Vol Preshtip as a band of Banser Hek cultists make themselves known. The fight quickly gets out of hand as they are attacked from all directions, but Noma soon realizes he has a special power that can turn the tides, he is completely immune to magic! Things are just heating up in Vol Preshtip, and more smoke is on the horizon. Will the party be able to douse the flames, or are they just more kindling for the bonfire?

    Dark Skies Over Vol Preshtip (OC: Early Days: S1E14)

  7. Jun 14

    Tula: Super Spy (OC: Early Days: S1E13)

    Every show needs a gambling episode, and this is it. The party learns about the current political climate of Vol Preshtip and find themselves somehow thrust into the role of mediators as they delve a little bit into Tula's past, or, at the very least, they'll learn more about why their adventurous companion is always in debt.

    Tula: Super Spy (OC: Early Days: S1E13)

  8. May 31

    Brunk the Crusher, Smasher of Faces (OC: Early Days: S1E12)

    The party arrives in Vol Preshtip, fleeing the shadows of Vol Gresker as they search for new adventure in the border city on the Crystal Sands. The new city brings new faces -- will they be friends, foes, or just some very bored and lonely old guards looking to have a chat about invasive species?

    Brunk the Crusher, Smasher of Faces (OC: Early Days: S1E12)
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Ouroboros Chronicles (OC) is a real-play TTRPG podcast telling a sprawling tale of death and rebirth. What begins as a familiar 5th-edition Dungeons & Dragons fantasy adventure slowly becomes something far darker. As the players set out on a heroic quest, they begin to uncover uncomfortable truths about their world—truths that force impossible choices as unfathomable horrors creep ever closer to consuming everything. Told through character-driven storytelling and dice rolls, this campaign drifts from classic fantasy into apocalyptic horror. As the story evolves, the lines between right and wrong, friend and foe, begin to blur—and survival demands more than heroism alone. This is a story about death and rebirth, the nature of time, and how far someone will go to protect themselves, their family, and what remains of their world. Check our Linktree for our Facebook, Discord, and other up to date socials and useful links: https://linktr.ee/maximizedquest

Information

  • Creator
    Maximized Quest
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Anthony Smith
  • Show Website
    Ouroboros Chronicles