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I Cast Fireball

Thomas Browerwww.icastfireball.net
A D&D 5e actual-play with high production value and storytelling for all ages.
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[BONUS] Meet & Geek 8. Ataraxia Caelian

Let's delve into the bliss-filled head of everybody's favorite 13-year-old pirate captain, Ataraxia Caelian! Why satyr? Why bard? Why teenager? Why cursed? Join Jacob and Ned as they dig into Ataraxia's origins. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Background Music was created using the "Marimbas" soundscape found at Mynoise.net And ...

Nov 27, 202434 min

Skull & Shackles 24. Plague & Presents

The Captain's Council prepares themselves to say farewell at long last to Goatshead Isle, while more than one of them stews over an unexpected treasure that's managed to weasel its way into their hands. Ataraxia puts some goats on a boat. Ignis pushes back on the goats. Max invites somebody to play a game. Buster makes a new... friend? • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi....

Nov 20, 202457 min

Skull & Shackles 23. A Feather, Wings, & Many Things

Rifling through their spoils from the defeated hag, our heroes bring the good news back to the Bleating Tankard, but one of them must wrestle with a treasure that could change everything. Ataraxia plays matchmaker. Ignis keeps it under the radar. Buster goes on a cosmic mind vacation. Max unfurls his wings. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUD...

Nov 13, 202452 min

Skull & Shackles 22. Haggard Hag

We gotta kill this hag, guys, we just REALLY gotta kill this hag. Max skirts death. Ataraxia searches for spoils. Ignis consults her knowledge about hags. Buster rounds up some goats. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while...

Nov 06, 202454 min

[BONUS] Word of Recall 8. Skull & Shackles Premiere

Ahoy there, a new campaign be on the horizon! A lot has already happened in just the first 15 episodes of the Captain's Council's adventures, and you had plenty of questions for us, so let's get down to answering. ••• Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 ••• AUDIO CREDITS Background Music was created using the “Marimba” soundscape found at Mynoise.net As alwa...

Oct 30, 20241 hr 26 min

Skull & Shackles 21. Brought a Goat to a Hag Fight

Griselda's all tied up at the moment, but we're still keeping a wary eye on her. Who's really asking the questions here, though? The hag or the heroes? Ataraxia leads the interrogation. Ignis stays on guard. Buster looks for the gold. Max gets seen more deeply than he expected. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambienc...

Oct 23, 20241 hr 13 min

Skull & Shackles 20. Greeting Griselda

These giant frogs are a bit of a nuisance, but the real foe to worry about is waiting not too far away, in a sinister hut in the swamp. Buster senses lots of gold. Ataraxia tells a very effective joke. Max demands the truth. Ignis (a literal magical angel) almost doubts the existence for magic for like half a second. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20...

Oct 16, 202457 min

Skull & Shackles 19. Witches Be Tricksy

Now that the Captain's Council has made their way into the Bleating Tankard, it's time to see of they can figure out what's really going on under the surface here in Goatshead! Ataraxia bluffs his way in. Buster starts up some pub songs. Ignis shares the message of Rolterra. Max leads the expedition. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CRED...

Oct 09, 20241 hr 5 min

Skull & Shackles 18. Christening of the Silvery Barb

A successful naval battle behind them, the Captain's Council approaches the village of Goatshead, definitely with a very good, very solid plan about why they want to actually be there aside from just the fact that they thought it had a funny name. Yep. Max shows off his hunting spoils. Buster shows off his skill at checkers. Ataraxia shows off his vocabulary. Ignis shows off her hatred of contentment. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICa...

Oct 02, 20241 hr 5 min

[BONUS] Meet & Geek 7. Buster Bilgewater

We all love the bouncy, treasure-obsessed, somewhat neurotic helmsman of the Satyr's Song, but how did he come to be? Join Jacob as he sits down with Josh to find out what inspired the creation of Buster Bilgewater. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Background Music was created using the "Marimbas" soundscape found at Mynoise.net ...

Sep 25, 202431 min

Skull & Shackles 17. Red Cap Redeemed

It's a battle on the breaking waves! Ballistas fire, masts break, and swords clash as the Captain's Council leads the newly christened Satyr's Song into its first naval combat. Ataraxia makes a very compelling Suggestion. Ignis takes to the skies. Max goes BOOM. Buster casts Locate Plunder. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynois...

Sep 18, 20241 hr 3 min

Skull & Shackles 16. Two Lobsters, One Brick

Time to take to the high seas! A journey to The Tidewater Rock is sidetracked by a journey to an island with a funny name, which is first sidetracked by an encounter with a pair of ships on the open sea. Prepare the ballistas for battle, crew! Max spots the smoke trails. Ataraxia debates an approach. Ignis charges ahead. Buster deals with conflicting instructions. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball202...

Sep 11, 202459 min

Skull & Shackles 15. Strong and Weak

Heading back to port after their victorious battle, the Captain's Council prepares to set sail and build their infamy as the newest Free Captains of The Shackles! Buster digs for backstory. Ignis speaks with the voice of an angel. Ataraxia makes a rousing speech. Max sets a waiting soul free. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Myno...

Sep 04, 20241 hr

[BONUS] Crunch Squad 23. Artificer Autopsy

The twelve core 5e classes get a lot of love and attention, but maybe you've been wondering about the new kid on the scene: the Artificer! As the only other official 5e class, the Artificer fills an interesting role in the 5e landscape due to how many different roles it can fill. Join Ned & Josh as they talk about what makes this such a unique class! • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.co...

Aug 28, 202442 min

Skull & Shackles 14. Raha-doomed

Two chimeras vs the Captain's Council! Who will come out on top? Ataraxia records a story. Ignis feels the religious fire. Buster pushes beyond his arcane bounds. Max gets goated. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound while you...

Aug 21, 20241 hr 6 min

Skull & Shackles 13. A Secret Third Chimera

It's battle time in the caves behind the waterfall! How shall the Captain's Council fare against this three-headed beastie? Ignis double grapples. Buster releases the wind. Max spots a new challenger. Ataraxia makes some Homestar Runner references. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoi...

Aug 14, 202455 min

Skull & Shackles 12. Performance Review

Okay, okay, no more getting distracted by shinies on the way to the treasure. But that doesn't mean we can't still have some deep, thought-provoking conversations along the way! Ataraxia conducts some performance reviews. Buster unearths some family dirt. Ignis gets a confidence boost. Max laments the whims of fate. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 ...

Aug 07, 202454 min

[BONUS] Crunch Squad 22. Dragonborn Discussion

You may have seen a dragonborn before, but have you seen a gem dragonborn? Join Jacob and Ned as they dig into this new spin on an old favorite, and how the dragonborn race as a whole has improved in the years since 5e was first released. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Background Music was created using the "Marimbas" soundscap...

Jul 31, 202421 min

Skull & Shackles 11. Lost in Translation

This shiny better be worth it! With most of the Captain's Council underwater, battling the tendrils of a water elemental, how are our heroes gonna make it out of this scrape? Max parleys. Ataraxia extends a job offer. Buster identifies. Ignis gets so sick of everybody else's shenanigans. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.n...

Jul 24, 202447 min

Skull & Shackles 10. Deep End of the Pool

Come onnnnn, there's a shiny at the bottom of this pool! You expect us to NOT try to go get it? There will obviously be no danger whatsoever. We'll be fine. Everything will be fine. Buster takes the plunge. Ataraxia offers moral support. Max shows why crossbows are superior. Ignis causes a mini Crunch Squad. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AU...

Jul 17, 20241 hr 3 min

Skull & Shackles 9. Dragon Do-Little

The ogres are all at the bottom of the pit, and now it's time to continue toward the treasure! Surely nothing else will distract our heroes along the way? Surely not a pool with something shiny at the bottom? Surely not. Buster offers to take the plunge. Ignis tries to move things along. Max consults the birds. Ataraxia votes for the gold. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko...

Jul 10, 202456 min

Skull & Shackles 8. The Pit

There be ogres in them thar' hills... And they're blocking our way! Give us just a moment, gotta clear out this obstacle before we continue on to the treasure. Max shoots first. Ignis gets tied up. Buster blows them away. Ataraxia throws barbs. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.n...

Jul 03, 20241 hr 2 min

[BONUS] Crunch Squad 21. Harengon Hopalong

Josh is back on Crunch Squad, but this time, here's here to stay! Today, it's all about that delightful new rabbitfolk race, the Harengon. Ned and Josh talk about how the mechanics make such a perfect thematic fit for this race, and how these abilities support both those who want to min-max, and those who want to even out their weaknesses. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko...

Jun 26, 202424 min

Skull & Shackles 7. Archipelago of Islands

Heads up folks, "archipelago" is now this campaign's "caldera". After a lovely meal with Rickety Hake, the Captain's Council picks up a couple leads on some exciting opportunities to find treasure and infamy—one of which happens to be right on this very island! Max takes the lead. Ignis also takes the lead. Buster also takes the lead. Ataraxia also takes the lead. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball202...

Jun 19, 202458 min

Skull & Shackles 6. Rickety Story

The Captain's Council has been invited aboard Rickety Hake's island, to share a meal and a story or two. But first, what are we going to call this ship? Max dispenses quick justice. Ignis hoists a new Jolly Roger. Buster impresses Rickety. Ataraxia records a chilling tale. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience mad...

Jun 12, 20241 hr 3 min

Skull & Shackles 5. No Remorse

Well, here we are at Rickety's Squibs, but give us a moment—we just have a few vermin to clean up real quick. Buster sets 'em up. Max and Ignis knock 'em down. Ataraxia works on branding. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Mynoise.net. If you’re looking for customizable background sound w...

Jun 05, 202456 min

[BONUS] Crunch Squad 20. Satyr Saga

Oh greeeaaat, Ned's brought another weird lil guy to the show. Satyrs may seem simple at first, but they have a few mechanical features that make them actually quite unique! Dive in with Thomas and Ned to find out why. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Background Music was created using the "Marimbas" soundscape found at Mynoise.n...

May 29, 202424 min

Skull & Shackles 4. Rising Tide

With the sahuagin attack behind them, the Captain's Council draws near to Rickety's Squibs... but dissent is fomenting far below the deck. Max checks out the cannons. Ignis gathers boat name suggestions. Ataraxia talks about feelings. Buster conspires for and/or against the captain. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Am...

May 22, 202454 min

Skull & Shackles 3. In Memory of Tim

Battle has erupted on the main deck! Will our heroes manage to take a bite out of these sahuagin raiders before they get bitten themselves? Max pulls out the ballista. Ignis peeks into a nearby timeline. Ataraxia takes a leap of faith. Buster actually remembers a name. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on...

May 15, 202454 min

Skull & Shackles 2. A Sea of Discontent

Now that we've finally got a new captain selected, everything should be perfectly chill and orderly amongst the crew, right? Ignis tries to make a statement. Max offers a differing opinion. Buster watches the drama unfold. Ataraxia helps make pizza. • • • Patreon: patreon.com/ICastFireball20 Twitter / Instagram: @ICastFireball20 Facebook: @ICastFireball2020 Email: ICastFireball2020@gmail.com Donations: ko-fi.com/icastfireball20 • • • AUDIO CREDITS Mynoise.net Ambience made on the incredible Myno...

May 08, 202453 min
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