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Roads Uncharted

Thousands of children have gone missing during a festival, without a clue as to what happened. Meanwhile, a mysterious order rises to power in the wake of the destruction they cause. Are these events related? Or are they merely two events with unforeseen consequences? Roads Uncharted is a three-time award nominated actual play podcast using the Genesys RPG system by Fantasy Flight Games, set in a homebrew fantasy world. In this episodic podcast, join the players and GM Dax as they try to solve this mystery and find their place in a world where gods meddle in the lives of mortals.
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S3 E14: Quest for a Knight

After an eventful day rescuing a Jerboamin, followed by a long celebration at their family’s shop, Arthas heads to bed in the stables. As he drifts off and begins to dream, he receives a visit from a figure that is half-human and half-goat. The figure introduces themselves as Vuldarin, the god of luck and so-called “Bringer of Chance”. He claims to have a quest for Arthas, one that only the Giant-kin can help with. Something has infiltrated a mage’s tower to the south of Ravenspire, and due to i...

May 07, 202223 minSeason 3Ep. 14

S3 E13: Loose Threads

Aoife leads the group to where Benny was kidnapped and gives what little information she can of the perpetrator before heading back home. During their investigation, Florence is eager to learn the basics of investigating. With the return of Inspector Nine, the group instructs the Jerboamin on how to look for clues. As they continue to follow clues, they stumble upon droplets of blood and clumps of fur, which worries little Florence. Eight manages to encourage her and the group carries on. They e...

Apr 30, 202259 minSeason 3Ep. 13

S3 E12: Tails and Tufts

Arthas, Rou and Eight arrive at the town of Ravenspire, where they come across a Jerboamin named Florence. Florence is preparing for a big celebration back at her family’s shop, and is nearly hidden by the number of packages she carries. After a brief discussion, the group offers to help Florence carry some of the packages back to her family’s shop. When they arrive, they discover a worrisome event has cast a shadow on this joyous day. Follow Dax @GM_Dax , Kappa @TheKappaChris , Wren @ThornyDrya...

Apr 23, 202235 minSeason 3Ep. 12

S3 E11: Drum Beatings

Blisternose has made it clear that he has no intention of stopping the drumming. Angered by the party’s influence on his people, he attacks Rou. Arthas and Eight are quick to respond when their friend collapses to the ground, the other goblins left in a state of shock and confusion. Rou’s wolf form emerges, resulting in the goblins running away in fear. Blisternose is left to deal with the trio alone, who let him escape with his life. After he leaves, the party is forced to deal with the consequ...

Apr 16, 202237 minSeason 3Ep. 11

S3 E10: Blisternose

The trio heads off to the unexplored area on their map, attempting to locate the source of the drumming. Upon reaching the rocky outcropping, Arthas tosses a rock and ends up striking a green humanoid named Griswold. Talking to Griswold reveals that they will need to request permission from their chief in order to get the drums to cease. On the other side of the outcropping is a cave, wherein a group of Goblins have taken up residence. Talking to the Goblin leader, Blisternose, Rou attempts to n...

Apr 09, 202229 minSeason 3Ep. 10

S3 E9: Drums

Eight offers to help Rou practice his new sword skills, but once Rou realizes Eight just plans to stand there he encourages the Warforged to grab a weapon and fight back. Over the course of their journey, Eight changes from a target to a sparring partner. One day, they begin to hear the sound of drums in the distance. Following the sound of the drums, they come upon a village called Springpoint. It isn’t long before they learn the villagers have been plagued by the drumming for the past week and...

Apr 02, 202229 minSeason 3Ep. 9

S3 E8: Swords and Sulfur

While preparing to leave Kidohlva, each member of the group takes the opportunity to tie up some loose ends. Arthas spends his final two days trying out the various restaurants in the city, and stocking up on supplies. Rou heads to the library, spending his last two days researching Warforged and Giant-kin in an attempt to better understand his companions. He also requests help from Arthas in learning how to use a sword, something that Arthas is more than happy to help with. Eight pays a visit t...

Mar 26, 202249 minSeason 3Ep. 8

S3 E7: Lessons and Favors

At the suggestion of Arcterus, Eight visits Professor Trela. It takes them a little while to locate her classroom in the upper levels, but once they do they find they’re greeted by a Moldir Elf with black hair and emerald piercings. She agrees to help Eight learn divination on two conditions. First, they must never use this magic to harm anyone. Second, they must deliver something for her as part of the exchange. Trela requests that Eight bury a locket at the grave of a dear friend of hers, rest...

Mar 19, 202233 minSeason 3Ep. 7

S3 E6: A Reluctant Guest

Eight approaches the individual with the familiar voice, and when they offer to pay for any food and drink ordered, they learn the voice belongs to Viktor. Eight eventually convinces their acquaintance to join the group for dinner, and learns that he has suffered a loss since their parting. At first Viktor is reluctant to share details of his past, but Rou is able to pry information from him. When Viktor professes he wants to do good, to make up for the deeds of his past, the group agrees to mak...

Mar 12, 202252 minSeason 3Ep. 6

S3 E5: Faux Pas

Rou and Eight return to the inn, carrying with them a velvet pouch and a scroll with a broken seal. They discuss the nuances of wolf pack behaviors and speculate how Arthas’s interview with Professor Whitmire went. When the group is together again, they discover the pouch contains a one-way communication device. Rou attempts to contact anyone that might be at the other end, informing the listener of Arcterus’s fate and that they will be the owners of the device. When they read the scroll, they r...

Mar 05, 202244 minSeason 3Ep. 5

S3 E4: One Good Turn

Rou and Eight head to the dungeons to visit Arcterus, bringing with them a treat for him to enjoy. They are able to ask him about the transporter that he stole and his memories surrounding his death. Although his answers weren’t as helpful as the pair anticipated, he is able to point Eight toward a person that could help them hone their magic skills. They later find Arcterus’s old office, which is now in possession of the university’s newest member, Professor Blossom. As Eight distracts him, Rou...

Feb 26, 202249 minSeason 3Ep. 4

S3 E3: The Council of Kidohlva

Eight and Arthas have returned Benny to his mother and head off to meet back up with Rou. They eventually run into one of the professors, who convinces Arthas to help him with research on Giant-Kin society. Eight is not left alone for long, finding Rou amongst the crowd of students. The pair decide to pay a visit to Arcterus, starting with a trip to the guard station where they learn Arcterus has been tried and now sits in the dungeon awaiting his fate. In order to gain permission for the visit,...

Feb 19, 202248 minSeason 3Ep. 3

S3 E2: The Temporary Child

Eight and Arthas arrive at the park with Benny and the illusory cat, Liquid. At first, handing a cat to the toddler does not work in the pair’s favor. Benny’s attention is quickly diverted when a vendor selling treats comes into view. Eight quickly obliges, but learns children are not great at negotiating when they try to exchange the treat for the cat. Enlisting some help from the vendor, Eight and Arthas are able to get the cat from the child’s tight grip. As a show of appreciation for the ass...

Feb 12, 202230 minSeason 3Ep. 2

S3 E1: Adventures in Babysitting

It has been a week since the party met the spellweaver named Venya. While Eight and Arthas are enjoying breakfast, their innkeeper, Beverly, informs them that the inn would be closed for the afternoon while she hosts a seminar. The pair then proceed to wrap up some leftovers in preparation to go meet with Arcterus. It is at this point that their morning is interrupted by Beverly’s daughter, who is in desperate need of a baby-sitter. In exchange for two free nights, Beverly convinces Eight and Ar...

Feb 05, 202252 minSeason 3Ep. 1

S2 Bonus 8: What Happens Next

Relive some of the twists and turns from Season 2. Laugh at the jokes, feel the drama of battle, gasp at secrets revealed and cringe at the betrayal. Whether you need a refresher before we premiere Season 3, or you have yet to listen in, enjoy this selection of clips from a rollercoaster season. Follow Dax @GM_Dax , Wren @ThornyDryad and Kappa @TheKappaChris Transcript by Dax EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by Dax Opening theme music, editing and mixing by Wren Logo Artwork design by Jessie Character ...

Jan 29, 202259 min

S2 Bonus 7: The Beldun Incident (Part 3)

Rodag leads the party through a session filled with excitement, terrifying and hilarious NPCs, and near-death experiences. Will the party relish their victory, or be forced to deal with their failures? Follow Dax @GM_Dax , Kappa @TheKappaChris , Wren @ThornyDryad , and Paladin @HTTPaladin EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by Dax Opening theme music, editing and mixing by Wren Logo Artwork design by Jessie Character Artwork design by Riyuski Segment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic Sound...

Dec 04, 20211 hr 37 min

S2 Bonus 6: The Beldun Incident (Part 2)

The group reconvenes to continue their magical, imaginative romp in a world of Rodag's creation. They learn the intricacies of casting spells with sound effects, directing their familiars, sipping tea, eating onions, and interacting with various non-player characters. What hijinx will the adventurers get into as they continue their escort mission into the ruins of a mysterious city? Follow Dax @GM_Dax , Kappa @TheKappaChris , Wren @ThornyDryad , and Paladin @HTTPaladin EPISODE CREDITS: Produced ...

Nov 06, 20211 hr 26 min

S2 Bonus 5: The Beldun Incident (Part 1)

The retired sea pirate Rodag has invited Eight, Rou, and Arthas to play an old game with him in the Kidohlvan Library. A game of mystery, of action, of fantasy - the classic and iconic game, Danger & Daring! Stowed away in an alcove of the library after hours, our party joins a member of the staff and the retired pirate in their first roleplaying game. They introduce their characters and learn the mechanics as they maneuver between roleplaying nuances and combat. Follow Dax @GM_Dax , Kappa @...

Oct 02, 20211 hr 51 min

S2 E30: Venya

On the other side of the door is a lovely sitting room, sunlight gleaming through leaded glass. In one of the chairs sits a figure cloaked in silver robes, their face obscured by a hood. The group immediately recognizes that this is the individual they saw upon their arrival in Kidohlva. They reveal their name is Venya, and that a week before the group arrived they had a vision. Upon sharing the details of the vision, the four of them start to discuss the meaning behind it and Rou shares some do...

Sep 04, 202138 minSeason 2Ep. 30

S2 E29: The Door

Arthas and Rou spend a few days doing their own research, as well as indulging in some of the activities that Kidohlva has to offer. Arthas is finally able to get his first tattoo and Rou partakes in some of the lectures offered at the university. Eight, on the other hand, gets lost in their research and leaves little time to indulge in anything else. One day, while studying together in the observation lounge, the group notices that the staff assigned to assist them suddenly leaves the room with...

Aug 28, 202142 minSeason 2Ep. 29

S2 E28: The Devourer

The librarian Zura escorts Arthas past a hall of portraits and into an older section of the library. As the pair scan tomes and scrolls for information on Giant-Kin, Arthas comes across what appears to be a text depicting cultural aspects of his people, though not necessarily obtained through honest means. The further he digs, the more he learns that some of the Aerir’s teachings may have been false. He also comes across some interesting information regarding the being that allegedly caused his ...

Aug 21, 202132 minSeason 2Ep. 28

S2 E27: Family History

The librarian Jenar brings Eight to a very old section of the archives. Although she leaves them with an electric lantern, Eight casts a light spell on their head for hands-free assistance. The area has been left disorganized and cluttered, but that doesn’t appear to diminish the Warforged’s enthusiasm. After some preliminary searching to determine the contents of the section, Eight calls Jenar back and the two begin digging in earnest. Jenar shares that, as part of the War of Seven Hells, Eulel...

Aug 14, 202144 minSeason 2Ep. 27

S2 E26: Literary Surprises

The librarian Sira leads Rou down several flights into a very old section of the archives and then leaves him to search alone. As he scans the texts and scrolls, their pages covered in dust from disuse, he finds more frustration than answers. Many of the documents in the library’s archives aren’t written as fact. Historical data, at least for Werewolves, seems to be lacking. Trying not to give up, he begins to broaden his search. Learning that other cultures with bloodier pasts still managed to ...

Aug 07, 202136 minSeason 2Ep. 26

S2 E25: Prisons, Inns, and Lessons

After their meeting with the University’s Headmaster, the group heads down further into the mountain. Upon arriving at the guard station, they’re able to turn over Arcterus and obtain a brochure to help guide them through the city. It is suggested they head to The Silver Pearl, an inn close to the residential district and therefore less prone to be swarmed by tourists. Wandering through the city, they get glimpses of the diversity of its inhabitants and layout. Alcoves for musicians, symposiums,...

Jul 31, 202146 minSeason 2Ep. 25

S2 E24: Kidohlva

The doors to Kidohlva are large and intricately carved into the side of the mountain, guarded by four guards in fur-lined coats. The group approaches carefully, though they find the caution is unwarranted as all are welcome at the University. Deciding to disregard the guards’ advice about making an appointment, they head straight to the office of the University’s Headmaster. It isn’t long before it is revealed that Arcterus was actually banished for stealing an important artifact, and now must d...

Jul 24, 202146 minSeason 2Ep. 24

S2 E23: Canine Complications

The battle continues as two more white wolves join the fray. They appear smaller, but they are just as vicious as the first. Unfortunately, the party is unable to protect Rou from a nearly devastating attack. The wound triggers a natural reaction, which transforms the Baukoran. In an effort to keep his friends safe from himself, Rou runs off and leaves the others to finish the fight. The remaining creatures are taken down in short order with some unexpected help from a pair of allies who appear ...

Jul 17, 202147 minSeason 2Ep. 23

S2 E22: The Minotaur and the Monster

The group follows the trail down into the valley, Arthas maintaining a fair distance ahead. Rou is the first to spot a glinting light quickly followed by shadows moving among the trees. Realizing they’re hot on the trail, Big Mood suggests that Eight and Rou try sledding down into the valley in order to catch up to Arthas. This leaves Big Mood alone to deal with a massive white wolf that emerges from hiding. As everyone converges in combat, the wolf proves to be a formidable foe. They start to g...

Jul 10, 202151 minSeason 2Ep. 22

S2 E21: Adventuring is Gross

CW: Please skip 00:28 to 01:04 if you have misophonia triggered by the sound of someone talking while chewing food. We have discussed this above table but want to make sure your listening experience is a safe and pleasant one. Following the villagers to a farm in the woods, the group finds the remains of Jerry, the shepherd who had been losing livestock. Arthas notices a shadowy figure at the edges of the farm and decides to follow it. The rest of his companions follow shortly after, taking thei...

Jul 03, 202143 minSeason 2Ep. 21

S2 E20: A Big Mood

Rou, Eight, and Arthas come to the end of the tunnels. However, instead of ending at Kidohlva, they find they have arrived in a mountain village named Westbridge. The warehouse workers they run into take them to the local tavern, utterly confused as to how they arrived if they aren’t associated with the supply caravans. While the group waits for some food, they are invited to the table of a minotaur named Ferdinand Moody. Ferdinand, also known as “Big Mood”, shares that he is on his very first a...

Jun 26, 202159 minSeason 2Ep. 20

S2 E19: A Humerus Diversion

Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of rotting corpses and the after-effects of death and decay. If you would rather not hear this, please skip 33:12 to 33:44, 35:41 to 35:52, and 40:51 to 41:10. Your safety and comfort are important to us. Taking the loss of two of their guides seriously, Rou, Eight, and Arthas agree to be more cautious going forward. After a week of traveling underground, their Sciuren guides depart and the trio is left to travel the remaining tunnels on their ...

Jun 19, 202153 minSeason 2Ep. 19
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