ARC III - Ghost In The Machine/Motel California - Episode 1 Kaelen goes to whatever means are necessary to bring Damien home. Team Damien has a bad continental breakfast in an even worse motel. Team Kae holds a war council. Damien makes a new friend who's just a bit too familiar. Kaelen gets in over her head (again). It's about the grief. It's abou…

Adding a couple more solved mysteries to the books doesn't seem to be working in the O'Connells' favor. Kaelen grapples with family dynamics that turn out to be far more complex than they imagined - also, she talks to her therapist, which is a plus. Damien deals with the fallout of some impulsive decisions. Something is wrong at Bev's Laundromat. T…

ARC II - Siren Song/Viva Las Vampires - Episode 3 It would seem that the O'Connells should probably start trying to unpack what all of that amnesia is covering up. Good thing that they don't have time to do that! Kaelen facilitates a medical miracle. Damien tries to find a way out of Fae Casino Hell. Both siblings hurtle towards the solutions of my…

ARC II - Siren Song/Viva Las Vampires - Episode 2 So... a lot is happening. The siren infestation of Las Vegas is apparently worse than anyone thought. Kaelen's really bad at this whole "social interaction" thing. Also, they can move things with their mind now. Damien gets a makeover. The Fae have done some seriously unsettling remodeling to a belo…

ARC II - Siren Song/Viva Las Vampires - Episode 1 New mysteries and new friends await our favorite siblings as the plot gets thicker and the stakes get higher. Kaelen has a meet-cute that quickly gets ugly. Damien dives headfirst into Las Vegas' vampiric underground. Basically... a lot is happening. As the O'Connells struggle to balance friendships…

Their first mystery may have reached its conclusion, but the O'Connells still have far more questions than they do answers. Is there something for Damien and Luke to do other than running for their lives?. What did Kaelen do to deserve a terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad day? Where did all these weird ladies come from? Why do we keep ending up …

ARC I - The Unquiet Grave/Little Runaway - Episode 2 The O'Connells do their best to navigate a world that seems increasingly hostile - the problem is that their best is just really, really not good. Damien and Luke take the world's worst road trip. Kaelen cleans house only to find skeletons in every closet. With Damien's mysterious pursuers hot on…

ARC I - The Unquiet Grave/Little Runaway - Episode 1 APRIL, 2018 - The world as we know it has changed, and two siblings from Las Vegas, Nevada are about to find out just how much. Kaelen and Damien O'Connell aren't very well-equipped to navigate a world full of fey, ghosts, monsters, and everything else dredged up from the collective imagination o…

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With several high-ranking members of the Beacon out of the picture, Sabine Jovaris is on a mission to fix the organization she was raised in. Her plan? Try to replicate her parents' success at training children to do espionage. Syd scrambles for authority. Lorelei is a girl on the edge. The campers seek revenge: Beacon-style. A Jovaris family reuni…

The world is saved, life is (somewhat) back to normal, and the wedding of the century is happening in Velunthal. Plenty of other shenanigans are happening as well, mostly thanks to the wedding party. Leo has a spa night. Mia makes an inconvenient promise. The Captain does what he's best at. Zed has a very interesting bachelor party. With downtown V…

So... things on the battlefield outside of Omagroth don't look good. Morlin gets a new (if drastically worse) lease on life. Nora points out obvious patterns. Adhana worries about potential futures. Valoran does what he has to do to keep everyone safe. Everyone here has to make hard choices, and some of them will change the course of the Valcyne dy…

Look. We get it. No one asked for Morlin Valcyne's tragic backstory. Unfortunately, it's kind of important to the context of the campaign, so, here we are. Well over a century before the events of Episode 1, the Astrarian military fights a losing war against invaders from Vog Voldhur. Battles are fought. Blood is spilled. Nora does her best to keep…

One of Cellica’s friends at her very financially lucrative tennis club has a problem that can only be solved by one of the greatest deductive minds of a generation. Ruvaen is there too. Transcript for this episode can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hsQTjczT0Bz8IDoGErIXCc28ODHhBVDarUBx_9W1vzo/edit?usp=sharing Music credits for this…

The worst is over, the evil is defeated, and Illiri will never be the same. Follow our heroes one last time as they blaze their own trails in the world they helped to save. Leo gets some long-overdue closure. Phi finds a community. The gang participates in an ill-fated wedding. What started as a home becomes a home again. Love is the point of it al…

PLEASE READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. With the fate of Astraria and the known world hanging in the balance, our heroes must take a stand against the biggest, baddest monster they've ever faced - their own flesh and blood. Phi tries to function in a broken world. Leo struggles with the reality of his birthright. Morlin …

PLEASE READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. It's down to the wire, and our heroes are left in their stickiest situation yet. Stranded on Loex Tolgalen with no backup, no plan, and no way out, Leoril and Phirora can only watch as the Astrarian Navy, headed up by Morlin Valcyne, approaches with the intent to squash every last …

PLEASE READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. no person is an island? an island is a person. a person is an island on an island that's a person. an island that's a person is a person slowly burning. to make island of a person, isolate and make uncertain. to make person of an island, stay so long your presence turns twin. an is…

PLEASE READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. Our heroes make a valiant effort to overtake Loex Tolgalen, with the help of the Hierophant and divine providence. Leoril tries to help his mother. Zed tries to clarify a few things. Phirora tries to keep everything together. As their party tries to take rest wherever they can find…

Our heroes reveal some more of the myriad secrets concealed beyond the shores of Loex Tolgalen.The Hierophant has more to him than meets the eye, and so does Sabine (yet again). Leoril and Phirora spearhead a last-ditch effort to take over the island in an attempt to stop its atrocities and secure a stronghold against the trials yet to come. Phi st…

Our heroes have boots on the ground on Loex Tolgalen, the stakes are rising ever higher, and Adhana Valcyne is alive. Leo tries to grapple with his mother's return. Phi and Adhana come to an understanding. Everyone else is in for one hell of a wake-up call. As the Valcynes grapple with heredity and history, they discover the sinister truths that ma…

As it turns out, Defiance was the least of our problems. With the Pirate Queen of Astraria gone for good, our heroes turn to the next challenge before them - the island of Loex Tolgalen, a place that holds terrible truths and even more terrible implications. Phirora struggles to accept her new role. Leoril tries to patch up wounded relationships. I…

Well, there's no better way to say this: Defiance is back, and everything sucks. The Valcynes get kidnapped. Again. Old and new friends rally to save our heroes from what promises to be a deeply unpleasant fate. Defiance reveals what brought her to this point. With tensions rising and an existential threat on the horizon, Leo and Phi face down thei…

After being rescued from their doomed trial and processing a lot of information, the Valcynes are back, baby, and arguably worse than ever. The situation in Voldhur grows even more dangerous. Phirora sets a boundary. Leoril tries to get the gang back together. Stranded in the middle of a city out for their blood with no plan, no backup, and no arca…

PLEASE READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. We encourage this as a practice for all episodes, but this particular episode includes especially sensitive content. 40,000 years after our last installment, Kimryl and Kiva deal with the consequences of their actions. The Illiri Project has gotten out of hand, a plague is threaten…

PLEASE READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. We encourage this as a practice for all episodes, but this particular episode includes especially sensitive content. Roughly 50,000 years before our story begins, two young death gods attempt to navigate the corporate jungle of the celestial plane. Kiva grapples with the weight of …

Ever wonder what was going down in Gimtarum the day of the Season 1 finale? Wonder no longer! This special bonus episode follows Lorelei Shakrana and Courage as they explore Gimtarum, fight some bullies, traverse the Voldhuran underground rail system, and... yeah, okay, maybe commit a few crimes. Two little elves versus one big city - what could go…

PLEASE READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. We encourage this as a practice for all episodes, but this particular episode includes especially sensitive content. In the aftermath of the Astrarian Embassy explosion, our heroes scramble for answers and a next step. Kalessa turns up the heat on the situation. Leoril contemplates…

PLEASE READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. We encourage this as a practice for all episodes, but this particular episode includes especially sensitive content. Sometimes, ambition can be a curse, and no one needs to learn this lesson more thoroughly than our heroes. Leoril's grand political plans blow up in everyone's faces…

After Leo's Big Day, you'd think our heroes would get a well-earned break - and you'd think wrong. The political situation in Voldhur is just getting warmed up, and the Valcynes find themselves once again in the middle of it all. Is anyone surprised at this point? Tomás Highvale does the wrong thing for the right reasons. Maximus Greyriver shows hi…

PLEASE READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. We encourage this as a practice for all episodes, but this particular episode includes especially sensitive content. The political situation in Voldhur is growing more perilous by the day, and it's up to our heroes to find a quick solution. Leoril has a risky idea. Phirora has long…

With the latest crisis narrowly averted, our heroes ponder what comes next. Aydra comes up with an unorthodox solution. Leoril worries about preserving what's left of his friendship with Kalessa. Phirora has some doubts about who Fenandrys is keeping company with. Sabine tries to fix what she's broken. The Astrarian threat to Vog Voldhur has been k…

Following the chilling revelation of just how far Morlin Valcyne is willing to go in the name of revenge, both of his children spearhead a frantic effort to bring the siege and sabotage of the city of Voldhur to a halt. Phirora and Kiva talk about the definition of bravery. Leoril discovers a sinister plot. Lark and Aydra lend their skills to the c…

The biggest event of the Voldhuran social calendar zeroes in on our heroes. Phi and Sabine dance around their personal issues, only to have old acquaintances show up to further complicate the situation. Leo finds out that his father's infamous legacy goes deeper than he'd previously thought. Boreas tries to introduce a new ally. Phi tries to put he…

It's time for the return of the Valcynes' old nemesis - the consequences of their own actions! Phirora and The Captain have a brief run as jailbirds. Leoril learns a lesson about double standards. Sabine and Phi are on the outs, Eleanora has an interesting new friendship, and Zed is so, so tired. When old friends come bearing new developments in ou…

Things are looking grim for the Valcynes as they come face-to-face with their biggest threat yet - the one that's closest to home. Leoril makes a bad call. Phirora deals with the fallout. With everything around them threatening to fall apart, it's going to take a very brilliant - or very stupid - plan if our heroes want to stop the Astrarian blocka…

Many, many years before our story begins, a teenaged Leo, Phi, and their friends set off a prank war that gets wildly out of hand. The transcript for this episode can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KMAMSuNMeFpzRPOWAxVxp2Kn1LY5I9HhOr4Yi776X-Y/edit?usp=sharing Content warnings for this episode: Underage drinking, drugs, explosives M…

After finding some unlikely allies, Team Valcyne faces down the haunting implications of their pasts. Phirora parses out power exchanges, both in Astraria and in her personal life. Leoril tries to find a new status quo. Nora does her best. Lorelei works out some complicated emotions. Between a brief moment of tranquility, a shopping montage, unrequ…

Leoril, Phirora, and several of their friends are in a very sticky situation. Some old friends save the day. Once again, the answers to most questions can be found in a library. Our heroes regroup and re-evaluate. The Valcynes rest their fates - and the fates of everyone they love - on a slim chance. A long-absent relative provides a new perspectiv…

Things are more difficult than expected as our heroes' return to Vog Voldhur results in unresolved issues and unexpected reunions. Leoril faces down the consequences of his past actions and affections. Phirora attempts to keep it all together. The only hope of stopping the Astrarian blockade is up a long railway to the capitol of Vog Voldhur, and t…

Our heroes return to the city of Gimtarum after a year, and find that the situation there is even worse than they imagined. Reunions with old friends answer some questions and ask some new ones. Sabine gives some constructive criticism. Phirora tries to figure out a plan. Leoril has a few uncomfortable conversations. The Captain has some issues wit…

The Crew descends upon Defiance's flagship in a last-ditch effort to stop the siege of Pearlport. The Captain makes a predictably self-sacrificial move. Sabine tries to keep everyone on their feet. Phirora does her best to control the situation. Leoril has several Big Ideas. As the pressure of the situation of international intrigue grows, our hero…

Defiance's wrath descends upon Pearlport. It's up to our heroes to figure out how to save the city - and fast. Leo discovers some new tricks up his sleeve. Phi helps bring ancient and powerful magic into play. The Captain fights for his home. Sabine considers the consequences. With the situation growing more dire by the second, the crew makes a ris…

The crew makes their way through Pearlport to seek counsel from the Conclave. Leo and The Captain cause a bit more upheaval than intended. Phi tries to sort out some personal affairs. You uncovers a secret. Defiance gives an ultimatum. Sabine makes a tough decision. Our heroes are on a deadline to figure out their next steps before disaster strikes…

The Captain and Sabine spill years' worth of bad blood all over the deck of The Ship. Phi tries to navigate an increasingly difficult web of relationships. Leo has an unexpected reunion. Defiance is back. Ugh. With the world falling apart just beyond the borders of the Zephyr Isles and a wave of revelations that make all of this much more personal …

PLEASE READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. We encourage this as a practice for all episodes, but this particular episode includes especially sensitive content. The Valcynes and The Captain sail into a vicious, ancient storm in search of answers. Leoril and Phirora do some quick thinking and teamwork. The Captain really miss…

In the aftermath of disaster, The Ship sails for the far-flung island of Eastcliff to make repairs. Leo finds some useful items in the hold. Phi struggles towards recovery. The Captain gets really tired of the Valcynes' communication issues. A mysterious century-old storm off the shores of Eastcliff brings up some new questions for our heroes - and…

PLEASE READ THE CONTENT WARNINGS BEFORE YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE. We encourage this as a practice for all episodes, but this particular episode includes especially sensitive content. Phirora grapples with the impending consequences of some impulsive decisions. Leoril isn't so great with the whole "brotherly advice" thing. The Captain really just …

Hot on the trail of a band of mysterious kidnappers, the crew makes a desperate bid to save some old friends and find some answers. Leo grapples with uselessness. Phi figures out the definition of action. The Captain comes face-to-face with the consequences of some questionable decisions. With the plot thickening and only promising to get thicker, …

The last clear day before Storm Season is here, and you know what that means - it's time for a beach episode! Leo's attempts to sunbathe get tragically interrupted. Phi finds more than she bargained for in the water. The Captain... well, The Captain's parsing out a lot of complicated interpersonal dynamics right now. An ominous discovery cuts our h…