This Paladin Hid While His Soldiers Died!

A Paladin fighting for his god, Garzor, hides while his army is slaughtered. The Paladin surrenders to the enemy forces without a fight and suddenly feels a cold emptiness as Garzor abandons his cowardly soul. But just as he’s about to be captured he’s teleported away! He reappears and meets a scared, teeny tiny tiefling… His new god. Fearsome, the god of cowards.

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Introduction:

• [00:00:00] Michael: Opens with a humorous dialogue on surviving battles by hiding, introducing a theme of cowardice.
• Casey explains the show format, emphasizing the improvised nature of the adventures with no prep work or strict rules.
• Highlights the standalone nature of each episode, welcoming new listeners.

Adventure Setup:

• Dungeon Master (DM): Casey
• Player: Michael, playing George McCrumple, a paladin who survives a battle by hiding.

Story Summary:

Setting: Starts on a battlefield, leading to a mystical cave

• George McCrumple is transported to a cave by a cowardly deity named Fearsome after hiding during a battle.
• Challenge: George must come to terms with his cowardice and decide whether to become the squire to the deity of cowardice.

Key Scenes:

1. Battlefield and Escape:

   • [00:02:36] - George surrenders during a battle, waving a white flag and finding himself the sole survivor.
   • [00:03:11] - He dives into a hole to hide, surviving the carnage around him.

2. Meeting Fearsome:

   • [00:06:20] - George is transported to a cave where he meets Fearsome, a tiny tiefling deity hiding under a blanket.
   • [00:09:16] - Fearsome offers George a potion to make him small, so the deity feels less afraid.

3. Confrontation and Decision:

   • [00:12:21] - George is shown visions of his cowardice and bravery, forced to confront his actions.
   • [00:18:57] - Presented with a choice: become Fearsome’s squire or face shame from his father.
   • [00:19:34] - George chooses to become the squire to protect his reputation.

4. Life as a Squire:

   • [00:22:03] - George’s duties include cleaning Fearsome’s armor, preparing meals, and writing unsent love letters.
   • [00:25:03] - They experience tremors in the cave, hinting at underlying danger.

5. Flood and Escape:

   • [00:26:21] - Water starts flooding the cave after George accidentally causes a rupture.
   • [00:30:05] - George and Fearsome escape the cave, climbing to safety.

6. Climbing and Revelation:

   • [00:34:16] - George learns about the cave’s connection to Poseidon, the sea god, and Fearsome’s theft of magical water.
   • [00:37:27] - They climb to a precarious ledge, diverting water with Fearsome’s magic.

Climax:

• [00:48:09] - Fearsome decides to confront Poseidon and asks George to tell others what became of him.
• [00:48:47] - George bravely decides to accompany Fearsome, despite his fear.

Closing:

• Emotional Resolution: George finds courage in standing by Fearsome, realizing his growth from cowardice.
• Reflection: Hosts reflect on the journey and transformation George undergoes.
• Call to Action: Encourages listeners to subscribe, share, and comment on the podcast.