Low Moon and More Podcast

Daniel R. Stevenson

Full Sessions from a 35+ year Role Playing campaign with four groups running. Modified first edition D&D rules, entertaining stories Background discussions with stars players and in character interviews will be added when they are available. Discussion on aspects of game mastering and being a great player. All this sponsored by the Christian Games TEAM of New Heights Fellowship Baptist Church of East Toledo AND Fog and Moon Books. RSSVERIFY

  1. Aug 31

    Low Moon Origins: Leaving the Reliquary Room

    The air in the subterranean reliquary room is thick with dust and the lingering scent of ancient magic, but for our weary adventurers, the real challenge is just beginning. As Season 25 continues, the party finds themselves trapped within the cold, silent stone walls of the reliquary room, tasked with an impossible escape mission. With no clear path toward the surface and the disorienting weight of their surroundings pressing down on them, the tension reaches a fever pitch. The group is burdened not only by the psychological toll of their recent discoveries but by the pressing need to escort a group of fragile survivors to safety. This is no simple trek; it is a desperate struggle for survival through a labyrinthine descent that defies logical navigation. Compounding their frustration, their elemental mage finds their typical repertoire of traversal spells stifled by the crushing magical density of the ruins. With no teleportation to whisk them to safety, every foot forward must be carved through sheer willpower and tactical ingenuity. The stone itself seems to conspire against them, shifting and groaning as if resisting their intrusion. As the party evaluates their options, the moral weight of their mission looms as large as the granite ceilings. They must decide who leads, who protects, and what sacrifices are worth making to see their charges reach the light of day. Will they rely on brute strength to break through the monolithic barriers, or will they discover a hidden mechanism waiting to be manipulated? The atmosphere is heavy with the threat of pursuit and the dwindling hope of a clean getaway. Loyalties are tested, nerves are frayed, and the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other becomes an epic test of endurance. Join us as the party navigates the claustrophobic corridors of the reliquary complex, battling both the physical limitations of their environment and the growing desperation within their own ranks. In this episode, the line between hero and survivor blurs, and the path to the surface feels further away with every heavy, echoing step taken into the dark. Every choice they make now will ripple forward, determining whether they emerge as triumphant conquerors of the stone or remain trapped in the reliquary room forever. Sign up below for email updates and get a free devotional and a free short story. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/AAo5VU6/community

    Low Moon Origins: Leaving the Reliquary Room
  2. Aug 31

    Low Moon Vagbonds: Leaving the Gnome Vale Barge ride

    Tensions reach a boiling point in the Gnome Vale as our heroes find their time running out. In this gripping episode of the chronicle, the party finalizes their clandestine arrangements with Glimwren’s attorney, setting the stage for a desperate exit. Shadows lengthen over the Vale as they bid a bittersweet farewell to Glooria, acutely aware that their presence has become a liability that the local authorities can no longer ignore. With the mysterious and powerful tuning fork of earth-shaping secured—a device that holds the secret of the collapsible Kuss—the group embarks on a perilous journey across the water. But the sanctuary of the barge is short-lived. A sudden, violent conflict erupts mid-transit, forcing the party to choose between remaining unseen and standing for the innocent. As the gnome militia closes in, the group must make a series of high-stakes decisions that reveal their true nature: they are selfless protectors of the weak, yet they possess a dangerous, renegade streak that pushes them to shatter the law in pursuit of a greater good. Amidst the chaos of battle, the party struggles to shield a group of refugees, proving that while they may be outcasts in the eyes of the establishment, they are the only shield standing between these innocents and total annihilation. As the horizon of the mainland draws near, the weight of their mission grows heavier. The Order of Stone Singers awaits the artifacts, but with the High Priest of the Earth Mother tracking their steps and the lingering influence of the Brass Key of the Unlocked Door distorting Glimwrens reality, the path ahead is shrouded in mystery. Every choice has a consequence, and the party is beginning to learn that their interference in the world’s ancient mechanics has drawn the attention of forces far beyond their control. Will they reach their destination before the consequences of their recent violence catch up to them, or will the very earth they seek to shape turn against them? Join us as our travelers flee into the unknown, leaving behind the only safety they have known to pursue a destiny carved in stone and struggle. Sign up below for email updates and get a free devotional and a free short story. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/AAo5VU6/community

    Low Moon Vagbonds: Leaving the Gnome Vale Barge ride
  3. Aug 31

    Low Moon Vagabonds: Village Brine Hollow Mystery Part 2

    The journey for truth continues as the party explores the quiet, unsettling village of Pine Hollow, a place that feels less like a sanctuary and more like a trap. Tasked with the responsibility of protecting Refire’s apprentices, the group arrives with a singular mission: to reunite their companions with the families they left behind. However, the air in Pine Hollow is thick with suspicion and an unnatural silence. As the party establishes a makeshift base at the Halloway farm, the atmosphere begins to fray under the pressure of mysterious nocturnal sounds and the lingering gaze of the local populace. The villagers of Pine Hollow are a fractured lot, either retreating into a shell of deep-seated paranoia or behaving with a bizarre detachment that sets the party’s nerves on edge. With the help of Deputy Brool, a local lawman who appears to be the only person interested in maintaining order, the adventurers embark on a grueling survey of the outlying farms. Their investigation takes them through the gritty realities of village life—from the heat of the smithy to the quiet sorrow of abandoned homesteads. Hope flickers briefly when they encounter Tess, Corvel’s aunt, yet the discovery that Elyra’s parents have vanished into the unknown depths of Celeste only deepens the mystery. The true weight of the situation descends under the cover of darkness. As the party maintains a vigilant watch, they witness something that turns their uneasy arrival into a fight for survival. Through the shadows, they observe a clandestine gathering—a cult meeting held in the heart of the tavern, shrouded in dark intent. Even more alarming is the sight of Deputy Brool surveying the ritual, leaving the party to question who truly holds authority in this decaying town. As the scouts creep closer to the hooded figures and the whispers of forbidden influence begin to manifest, the line between allies and enemies dissolves. The party now stands at a precipice, forced to decide whether to intervene and expose the darkness beneath Pine Hollow or retreat before the influence of the cult consumes them entirely. The stakes have never been higher, and in this village of secrets, trust is the rarest commodity of all. Sign up below for email updates and get a free devotional and a free short story. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/AAo5VU6/community

    Low Moon Vagabonds: Village Brine Hollow Mystery Part 2
  4. Aug 31

    Low Moon Vagabonds: Village Brine Hollow Mystery Part 1

    The journey for truth brings the party to the quiet, unsettling village of Pine Hollow, a place that feels less like a sanctuary and more like a trap. Tasked with the responsibility of protecting Refire’s apprentices, the group arrives with a singular mission: to reunite their companions with the families they left behind. However, the air in Pine Hollow is thick with suspicion and an unnatural silence. As the party establishes a makeshift base at the Halloway farm, the atmosphere begins to fray under the pressure of mysterious nocturnal sounds and the lingering gaze of the local populace. The villagers of Pine Hollow are a fractured lot, either retreating into a shell of deep-seated paranoia or behaving with a bizarre detachment that sets the party’s nerves on edge. With the help of Deputy Brool, a local lawman who appears to be the only person interested in maintaining order, the adventurers embark on a grueling survey of the outlying farms. Their investigation takes them through the gritty realities of village life—from the heat of the smithy to the quiet sorrow of abandoned homesteads. Hope flickers briefly when they encounter Tess, Corvel’s aunt, yet the discovery that Elyra’s parents have vanished into the unknown depths of Celeste only deepens the mystery. The true weight of the situation descends under the cover of darkness. As the party maintains a vigilant watch, they witness something that turns their uneasy arrival into a fight for survival. Through the shadows, they observe a clandestine gathering—a cult meeting held in the heart of the tavern, shrouded in dark intent. Even more alarming is the sight of Deputy Brool surveying the ritual, leaving the party to question who truly holds authority in this decaying town. As the scouts creep closer to the hooded figures and the whispers of forbidden influence begin to manifest, the line between allies and enemies dissolves. The party now stands at a precipice, forced to decide whether to intervene and expose the darkness beneath Pine Hollow or retreat before the influence of the cult consumes them entirely. The stakes have never been higher, and in this village of secrets, trust is the rarest commodity of all. Sign up below for email updates and get a free devotional and a free short story. https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/AAo5VU6/community Tabletop RPG, Cult of Tharizdun, Pine Hollow, Fantasy Mystery, Actual Play, Dulan

    Low Moon Vagabonds: Village Brine Hollow Mystery Part 1

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Full Sessions from a 35+ year Role Playing campaign with four groups running. Modified first edition D&D rules, entertaining stories Background discussions with stars players and in character interviews will be added when they are available. Discussion on aspects of game mastering and being a great player. All this sponsored by the Christian Games TEAM of New Heights Fellowship Baptist Church of East Toledo AND Fog and Moon Books. RSSVERIFY