Liches Be Crittin Liches Be Crittin

The penultimate day of The Great Games is upon us.  Ahead lies spectacles honoring the gods Kyrah and Volkan as well as mother Thylea herself.  Some questions must be answered first, and some secrets revealed.  Our heroes may finish the Games with a very different perspective on eachother than when they started.

Ariel is betrayed.

Eto relaxes.

Nausicaa leaves her armor behind.

Nehmet is hypnotized.

Ylva is vulnerable.

Next time on…

Well that was…  Stressful.  What else could possibly lie ahead of our heroes in this tournament of familiar faces and uncomfortable truths?  With the next event approaching quickly, will the rest of the party learn what Ariel has uncovered?  Or will they be too distracted by the Great Game honoring Kyrah?

Has Ariel been talking to the other contestants?

Will Eto ever talk to Bemus?

Does Nausicaa know how to drive?

Can Nehmet do a flip?

Who does Ylva NOT want on the boat?

Find out next time!  Until then, remember to ward off the jealous gaze of the Twin Titans and to revere the blessed Five.  May The Chosen of Versi succeed in their quest, else all of Thylea will be lost...

Recorded: 21/MAY/2021

The 500 year Oath of Peace is coming to an end and the Titans’ jealous rage has only ripened over time.  Five heroes have been summoned by the Oracle, who prophesied that they are the only hope of refuge from the death of the gods, the destruction of the sacred tree, and the total annihilation of all mortal races.  Join our heroes (and their players):

Ariel (Venus), a naively entitled nymph with a pension for persuasion

Eto (Billy), a hard-ass Aresian soldier who believes that discipline and pride are cardinal virtues

Nausicaa (Violet), a strangely social medusa who can kill a yak from 200 yards away with her trusty bow

Nehmet (Sojak), a man out of time, slowly clearing a 500 year fog from his mind as he composes the greatest epic poem Thylea will ever know

Ylva (Jacob), a stranger in a strange land whose bone-and-hide armor is almost as threatening as her fiery magics

as they are guided through the world of Thylea by their Dungeon Master (Sam).  Many dangers exist in Thylea, especially for one so bold as to take up adventuring, but if The Chosen of Versi fail in their quest, the future of Thylea is certain to be a grim one.

We're playing Odyssey of the Dragonlords:

https://www.modiphius.net/collections/odyssey-of-the-dragonlords

a campaign for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition:

https://dnd.wizards.com/

We're playing on the Roll20 virtual tabletop:

https://roll20.net/

talking on Discord:

https://discord.com/

and recording with a Discord bot named Craig:

https://craig.chat/

All audio is edited with Audacity:

https://www.audacityteam.org/


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The Great Games: Day 2, Event 2:  The Eye of the Storm.  Competitors are pitted against eachother in combat amidst the whirling tornado, all to the glory of the titan Sydon.  The combat is safe, though, with arrows awarding points rather than doing serious damage and the storm is mostly an obstruction.  But the Great Games bring more than the competitions, they bring familiar faces and familiar voices.

Ariel remembers loss.

Eto gives a hug.

Nausicaa has interesting drinking buddies.

Nehmet hits the gym.

Ylva checks in on Astraia.

Next time on…

With only three more competitions before the Battle of One Hundred Hands, our heroes’ time on the mainland is drawing to a close.  Soon they will be seafaring and island hopping on the famed Ultros.  Now is the time to air out the dirty laundry.  You wouldn’t want to be stuck on a boat with someone you don’t trust, would you?

When does Ariel not want to be smashed?

Is Eto fast enough?

What is Nausicaa hiding?

Does Nehmet know how to fix a chariot?

Would Ylva rat out a friend?

Find out next time!  Until then, remember to ward off the jealous gaze of the Twin Titans and to revere the blessed Five.  May The Chosen of Versi succeed in their quest, else all of Thylea will be lost...

Recorded: 07/MAY/2021

The 500 year Oath of Peace is coming to an end and the Titans’ jealous rage has only ripened over time.  Five heroes have been summoned by the Oracle, who prophesied that they are the only hope of refuge from the death of the gods, the destruction of the sacred tree, and the total annihilation of all mortal races.  Join our heroes (and their players):

Ariel (Venus), a naively entitled nymph with a pension for persuasion

Eto (Billy), a hard-ass Aresian soldier who believes that discipline and pride are cardinal virtues

Nausicaa (Violet), a strangely social medusa who can kill a yak from 200 yards away with her trusty bow

Nehmet (Sojak), a man out of time, slowly clearing a 500 year fog from his mind as he composes the greatest epic poem Thylea will ever know

Ylva (Jacob), a stranger in a strange land whose bone-and-hide armor is almost as threatening as her fiery magics

as they are guided through the world of Thylea by their Dungeon Master (Sam).  Many dangers exist in Thylea, especially for one so bold as to take up adventuring, but if The Chosen of Versi fail in their quest, the future of Thylea is certain to be a grim one.

We're playing Odyssey of the Dragonlords:

https://www.modiphius.net/collections/odyssey-of-the-dragonlords

a campaign for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition:

https://dnd.wizards.com/

We're playing on the Roll20 virtual tabletop:

https://roll20.net/

talking on Discord:

https://discord.com/

and recording with a Discord bot named Craig:

https://craig.chat/

All audio is edited with Audacity:

https://www.audacityteam.org/


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The Great Games: Day 1, Event 2:  The Tower of Pythor.  An all out wrestle match for the glory of the god of battle himself.  It wouldn’t be quite the spectacle, though, without some added complications.  The winner must be the last one standing atop the tower, which is covered in grease and thirty feet high.  If that wasn’t challenge enough, the tower is surrounded by water, full of deadly water sharks.  And if you don’t reach the top of the tower quickly enough, you’re chum.

Ariel convinces Bullbug.

Eto cheers for his old team.

Nausicaa makes a deal with an old acquaintance.

Nehmet casts thunderwave.

Ylva has a bit of a lie down.

Next time on…

The Eye of the Storm is as brutal and relentless as the titan Sydon himself: an obvious competition for our eyetaking medusa.  Tensions are running high outside the arena too, as the heroes see new faces and hear old voices.  Investigations, interrogations and eliminations are on the menu for the second day of the Great Games.

Who won’t Ariel party with?

Can Eto do a jump scare?

Who is Nausicaa shooting first?

Why does Nehmet need to see the king?

What has Ylva figured out?

Find out next time!  Until then, remember to ward off the jealous gaze of the Twin Titans and to revere the blessed Five.  May The Chosen of Versi succeed in their quest, else all of Thylea will be lost...

Recorded: 30/APR/2021

The 500 year Oath of Peace is coming to an end and the Titans’ jealous rage has only ripened over time.  Five heroes have been summoned by the Oracle, who prophesied that they are the only hope of refuge from the death of the gods, the destruction of the sacred tree, and the total annihilation of all mortal races.  Join our heroes (and their players):

Ariel (Venus), a naively entitled nymph with a pension for persuasion

Eto (Billy), a hard-ass Aresian soldier who believes that discipline and pride are cardinal virtues

Nausicaa (Violet), a strangely social medusa who can kill a yak from 200 yards away with her trusty bow

Nehmet (Sojak), a man out of time, slowly clearing a 500 year fog from his mind as he composes the greatest epic poem Thylea will ever know

Ylva (Jacob), a stranger in a strange land whose bone-and-hide armor is almost as threatening as her fiery magics

as they are guided through the world of Thylea by their Dungeon Master (Sam).  Many dangers exist in Thylea, especially for one so bold as to take up adventuring, but if The Chosen of Versi fail in their quest, the future of Thylea is certain to be a grim one.

We're playing Odyssey of the Dragonlords:

https://www.modiphius.net/collections/odyssey-of-the-dragonlords

a campaign for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition:

https://dnd.wizards.com/

We're playing on the Roll20 virtual tabletop:

https://roll20.net/

talking on Discord:

https://discord.com/

and recording with a Discord bot named Craig:

https://craig.chat/

All audio is edited with Audacity:

https://www.audacityteam.org/


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They may be called the Leaping Spires of Narsus, but the leaping and the spires are the least of concern to any who play.  All that matters is these three things: get the pennants, avoid the surprises, and stop anyone else from winning, by any means necessary.  While our heroes may be joined by an Oath of Fellowship, that won’t stop them from competing against eachother.  Whoever gets those flags to the middle, wins.

Ariel gives Bullbug a boost.

Eto deflects a missile.

Nausicaa chooses friendship over pride.

Nehmet gets a helping hand.

Ylva freezes a landshark.

Next time on…

The Tower of Pythor is a true testament to the chaotic and brawny nature of its namesake.  With the chosen only fielding one team, they’ll have to bring all of their strength, speed and wrestling prowess to bear.  Dwarves, bears and sharks roam the arena, but only one can be king of the hill in the second event of the Great Games.

Can Ariel wrestle?

Who’s Eto rooting for?

Can Nausicaa resist shooting her bow?

What is Nehmet‘s most powerful spell?

How does Ylva feel about sharks?

Find out next time!  Until then, remember to ward off the jealous gaze of the Twin Titans and to revere the blessed Five.  May The Chosen of Versi succeed in their quest, else all of Thylea will be lost...

Recorded: 23/APR/2021

The 500 year Oath of Peace is coming to an end and the Titans’ jealous rage has only ripened over time.  Five heroes have been summoned by the Oracle, who prophesied that they are the only hope of refuge from the death of the gods, the destruction of the sacred tree, and the total annihilation of all mortal races.  Join our heroes (and their players):

Ariel (Venus), a naively entitled nymph with a pension for persuasion

Eto (Billy), a hard-ass Aresian soldier who believes that discipline and pride are cardinal virtues

Nausicaa (Violet), a strangely social medusa who can kill a yak from 200 yards away with her trusty bow

Nehmet (Sojak), a man out of time, slowly clearing a 500 year fog from his mind as he composes the greatest epic poem Thylea will ever know

Ylva (Jacob), a stranger in a strange land whose bone-and-hide armor is almost as threatening as her fiery magics

as they are guided through the world of Thylea by their Dungeon Master (Sam).  Many dangers exist in Thylea, especially for one so bold as to take up adventuring, but if The Chosen of Versi fail in their quest, the future of Thylea is certain to be a grim one.

We're playing Odyssey of the Dragonlords:

https://www.modiphius.net/collections/odyssey-of-the-dragonlords

a campaign for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition:

https://dnd.wizards.com/

We're playing on the Roll20 virtual tabletop:

https://roll20.net/

talking on Discord:

https://discord.com/

and recording with a Discord bot named Craig:

https://craig.chat/

All audio is edited with Audacity:

https://www.audacityteam.org/


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With the Ultros being repaired by the greatest carpenters in Mytros, the heroes have no choice but to face the greatest spectacle ever laid out before mother Thylea herself:  The Great Games!  Old foes and new strangers fill the arena as spectators from all over Thylea and beyond come to watch the Chosen of Versi face off against the mightiest in the land.  Their first challenge:  The Leaping Spires of Narsus.

Ariel meets Bemus.

Eto catches a missile.

Nausicaa meets a fan.

Nehmet sings a new tune.

Ylva practices architecture.

Next time on…

The Leaping Spires is no simple game, and it can prove to be deadly if one is not careful.  Land sharks, steep cliffs and violent contestants abound in the cramped arena.  Against all odds, we have faith in our chosen heroes to emerge victorious, the only question is: which team of heroes will win?

Will Ariel investigate any other contestants?

Can Eto get those brambles off his legs?

Will Nausicaa face her biggest fan?

Does Big Nehmet have any strength to bear?

Does Ylva have other spells useful for this game?

Find out next time!  Until then, remember to ward off the jealous gaze of the Twin Titans and to revere the blessed Five.  May The Chosen of Versi succeed in their quest, else all of Thylea will be lost...

Recorded: 16/APR/2021

The 500 year Oath of Peace is coming to an end and the Titans’ jealous rage has only ripened over time.  Five heroes have been summoned by the Oracle, who prophesied that they are the only hope of refuge from the death of the gods, the destruction of the sacred tree, and the total annihilation of all mortal races.  Join our heroes (and their players):

Ariel (Venus), a naively entitled nymph with a pension for persuasion

Eto (Billy), a hard-ass Aresian soldier who believes that discipline and pride are cardinal virtues

Nausicaa (Violet), a strangely social medusa who can kill a yak from 200 yards away with her trusty bow

Nehmet (Sojak), a man out of time, slowly clearing a 500 year fog from his mind as he composes the greatest epic poem Thylea will ever know

Ylva (Jacob), a stranger in a strange land whose bone-and-hide armor is almost as threatening as her fiery magics

as they are guided through the world of Thylea by their Dungeon Master (Sam).  Many dangers exist in Thylea, especially for one so bold as to take up adventuring, but if The Chosen of Versi fail in their quest, the future of Thylea is certain to be a grim one.

We're playing Odyssey of the Dragonlords:

https://www.modiphius.net/collections/odyssey-of-the-dragonlords

a campaign for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition:

https://dnd.wizards.com/

We're playing on the Roll20 virtual tabletop:

https://roll20.net/

talking on Discord:

https://discord.com/

and recording with a Discord bot named Craig:

https://craig.chat/

All audio is edited with Audacity:

https://www.audacityteam.org/


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And lo, the poets’ words spake of a sun that shone like the bronze city itself, of water clear and cool enough to feel like swimming through air, of a beach sport so fun and relaxing that the heroes might feel refreshed afterwards.  Yes, I speak now of that most wondrous of times: The Beach Episode.

Ariel meets a fish man.

Eto runs another footrace.

Nausicaa allows some questionable moves.

Nehmet enters spike town.

Ylva grows a tree.

Next time on…

The time has come.  The lands have sent their champions.  The stands are packed and the arena grounds are rife with…  Land sharks?  The Great Games are upon us, my friends!  A time for spectacle and challenge; love and tears.  Twenty five teams from across Thylea, the Cerulean Gulf and even the Forgotten Sea beyond have come to show their might and try to take home a medal for their people.

Does Ariel know any support spells?

Is Eto playing for his team, or for someone else?

Is Nausicaa in it to win it?

Does Nehmet have any other old rivals still around?

Can Ylva afford the time to play in the Games?

Find out next time!  Until then, remember to ward off the jealous gaze of the Twin Titans and to revere the blessed Five.  May The Chosen of Versi succeed in their quest, else all of Thylea will be lost...

Recorded: 09/APR/2021

The 500 year Oath of Peace is coming to an end and the Titans’ jealous rage has only ripened over time.  Five heroes have been summoned by the Oracle, who prophesied that they are the only hope of refuge from the death of the gods, the destruction of the sacred tree, and the total annihilation of all mortal races.  Join our heroes (and their players):

Ariel (Venus), a naively entitled nymph with a pension for persuasion

Eto (Billy), a hard-ass Aresian soldier who believes that discipline and pride are cardinal virtues

Nausicaa (Violet), a strangely social medusa who can kill a yak from 200 yards away with her trusty bow

Nehmet (Sojak), a man out of time, slowly clearing a 500 year fog from his mind as he composes the greatest epic poem Thylea will ever know

Ylva (Jacob), a stranger in a strange land whose bone-and-hide armor is almost as threatening as her fiery magics

as they are guided through the world of Thylea by their Dungeon Master (Sam).  Many dangers exist in Thylea, especially for one so bold as to take up adventuring, but if The Chosen of Versi fail in their quest, the future of Thylea is certain to be a grim one.

We're playing Odyssey of the Dragonlords:

https://www.modiphius.net/collections/odyssey-of-the-dragonlords

a campaign for Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition:

https://dnd.wizards.com/

We're playing on the Roll20 virtual tabletop:

https://roll20.net/

talking on Discord:

https://discord.com/

and recording with a Discord bot named Craig:

https://craig.chat/

All audio is edited with Audacity:

https://www.audacityteam.org/


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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/liches-be-crittin/support