The group has finally reached the end of the Cragsward Mountain range after a week of travel. Seeing their goal off in the distance, Faerlin pushes the group a little further before suggesting a short break since it’ll be another full day’s travel before they reach the rock that looks like a bird’s skull. Unfortunately, they find their water supplies are gone. Eight is able to conjure water but the sound of it trickling sends Faerlin off into the desert. When Trix goes to look for them, they fin...
Aug 10, 2024•39 min•Season 5Ep. 25
With the scorpions vanquished, the group takes a moment to collect their thoughts. Faerlin is adamant about apologizing to Trix for missing his shot, despite their assurance that they’re not mad. Regi helps Rou carry Eight closer to camp, and the pair work to restore the unconscious construct. Once that is taken care of, Regi turns his sights on Trix and reveals how shocked they are about Trix’s true identity. Trix admits their relation to the old Emperor, and even shares their true goal of assa...
Aug 03, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 24
CW: This episode deals with fighting giant scorpions and there are some descriptions in detail of their anatomy. If this would be triggering for you, please skip 31:56 to 32:07, 33:28 to 33:39, 37:04 to 37:32, 47:03 to 47:18 and 53:30 to 54:02. Your safety and enjoyment are important to us. Trix and Regi’s conversation is interrupted by Faerlin, who has come to take their turn at watch. They sit and carve a piece of wood while Rou tries to ply him with questions. Rou’s curiosity is met with Faer...
Jul 27, 2024•55 min•Season 5Ep. 23
As the ship continues to burn and crumble on the mountainside, Trix introduces Regi to the rest of their current group. In turn, Regi reveals that the mayor from Sparrow’s Landing has put out an open contract for their deaths. He tells them that while she doesn’t plan to go through with the contract now, they warn them that if he doesn’t do something the contract will remain open and will have to deal with worse foes down the road. Eight offers to give him their finger as “proof”, but the party ...
Jul 20, 2024•47 min•Season 5Ep. 22
After gathering some new supplies, the group begins their trek into the desert. The day is spent following the mountain range, each member of the party prodding Faerlin for details on how to find the hideout. Eventually Faerlin caves, offering up a landmark to look for. Just as they decide to set up camp, the wind begins to blow and a shadow above them blocks out the sun. The shadow is caused by a large metal airship and Trix notices the symbol on the ship belongs to the Bloodbeards, a guild tha...
Jul 13, 2024•49 min•Season 5Ep. 21
As the fire rages at the outpost, Rou and Trix take a moment to catch Eight up with what they’ve missed the last week or so. It quickly becomes apparent that, aside from a memory gap, Eight now also is having trouble functioning despite their assurance that they feel fine. Trix comes clean about their history with the Emperor, the group’s most recent encounter with The Dragon, and what they did to try and bring Eight back. When they rejoin the group, it’s obvious to Indy & Co that Eight is n...
Jul 06, 2024•43 min•Season 5Ep. 20
The group has cleared the blaze that rages within the cavern. The remaining guards are running around trying to salvage what they can in the enclosed outer areas, but it’s only a matter of time before that goes up in flames as well. The group stops in the middle of the chaos to try and bring Eight back to consciousness, unaware of whose personality might arise. As Trix tries to open the paneling, Rou pushes them away at first. Trix pushes forward and begins to examine Eight’s darkwood core. They...
Jun 29, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 19
CW: This episode involves a PC being brought to zero wounds. While we discussed this and have safety tools in place, we want to make sure your listening experience is as enjoyable as possible. Please skip 17:01 to 18:17 if this would be triggering for you. There is also a gory description of an arm being chopped off from 23:53 to 23:59, please skip this if it would be triggering. Rou and Anaan make their way through the outpost toward the source of the scream. They come upon the sight of Trix on...
Jun 22, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Trix is forced to change into more elegant clothing more befitting their station before having a private meeting with the Emperor. He asks about their journey, how they arrived at the outpost and what they desire from this meeting. Seemingly satisfied with Trix’s answers, the Emperor and The Dragon escort Trix to a small amphitheater to deal with some trespassers. Back in the cells, the rest of the party learns that Anaan’s companions have already been executed. They were caught due to an ill-ti...
Jun 15, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 17
Locked in cells, Amara and Rou quickly realize the mysterious prisoner is one of the Sultan’s spies. Their equipment and weapons have been confiscated, although the contents of Amara’s gauntlets have been spared. She takes one of the tools out and attempts to pick the lock, but fails. Dassana offers to do the same with one of her hairpins but also finds she is unable to free herself. When the spy, named Anaan, shares that only one guard comes down for feeding time, the group hatches a plan to at...
Jun 08, 2024•32 min•Season 5Ep. 16
While Trix infiltrates the outpost and scouts it out, the group is left to await their return in an alcove hidden from view. At first they’re happy enough to sit it out and converse, but as time passes they become worried they’re waiting too long. Rou suggests they start implementing the next steps and offers up the uniforms they’ve stashed away. While they’re changing, they are ambushed by nearly two dozen outpost guards. Although Amara is ready to fight, Dassana subtly reminds her of the plan ...
Jun 01, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Amara and Sierra chase after the mysterious flying creature. As they get closer, they find it has leathery wings, a rounded body and seems to be quite large. Amara touches the gem on their chest and sends out a lightning spell. The struck creature falls to the ground, and Sierra is immediately disturbed by the glass globe that makes up its face. She shatters it with her warhammer and insists they must pack and leave immediately. Once they’re far enough away, Sierra reveals that the creature is u...
May 25, 2024•38 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Rou and Dassana help Amara clean up the dishes before settling in for the first watch. Amara doesn’t officially join, but sits by the fire stoking it while the other two swap stories. Rou learns a little about Dassana’s background and how she came to adventure with Indy and Sierra. They bond over talk of magic, past adventures and fears of failure. Overall watch seems to be pretty peaceful and uneventful. Trix and Indy share the next watch. As Trix often does, they begin to ask questions about I...
May 18, 2024•56 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Trix makes an attempt at dinner but unfortunately is heavy handed with the seasoning, burns the bottom of the pot and adds too much thickener to the stew. Left with a barely palatable, wallpaper paste like stew, the six adventurers struggle through dinner and conversation alike. Rou, Amara and Trix learn that the new group ran into Terryn while he was part of the caravan and found out about the missing children. They’ve been traveling to try and find some answers before heading into the desert a...
May 11, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 12
On their travels, the group runs into some traveling merchants and are able to purchase some paint and fabric. Their cart finally disguised, they carry on with less worry. When they set up for camp that night, they hear the sounds of fighting in the forest behind them. Curious as to the source, Rou and Trix sneak off to get a good look while Amara stays behind to tend the fire. They’re mostly successful in sneaking up on the source, which they find to be a trio of adventurers, with their dog, fi...
May 04, 2024•52 min•Season 5Ep. 11
The road has become a river from the flood and the party must follow alongside it. Slowly they trudge, pushing through the late hours as the water begins to die down. Eventually, the flooding ends and the group is left with a sopping wet, muddy road. Near midnight, they spy a few buildings off in the distance. Rou asks if Amara is feeling any exhaustion, since Eight never did and always kept watch. It is revealed that Amara is similar to Eight in that she feels no need for sleep or food. They of...
Apr 27, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 10
CW: If the sound of water or if flash flooding is triggering for you, please listen to this episode with caution or feel free to skip it entirely. We discussed the scenario above table for safety purposes, and want to make sure your listening experience is safe and enjoyable. Rushing water is heading toward the party and they’re trapped in a ravine. Trix spots an off-shoot trail leading out of the ravine and makes a desperate attempt to get to it, but the cart is stuck in the mud and the group i...
Apr 20, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Rou returns to his human state, the tense face off with Amara coming to a close. While he hops into the carriage to get out of his wet armor and clothing, Amara grabs some tools and begins to hammer Eight’s frame back into place. Realizing the tension is easing, Trix takes the opportunity to question Amara about their past. Amara reveals what inspired the creation of the first constructs, and Trix suggests making a new one so Eight can come back. However, the snag in the plan is that Amara’s blu...
Apr 13, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 8
CW: This episode revolves solely around PvP as Kappa and Wren’s characters face off. While this is something we discussed above table, we understand that this episode might not be for everyone. If physical conflict between friends would be triggering for you, we understand if you wish to skip this episode. Your safety is important to us. Rou lets out a low growl and lunges at Amara as the gentle plink of rain hits his armor. The lunge is successful and Amara is shoved onto the ground. She stands...
Apr 06, 2024•44 min•Season 5Ep. 7
Rou preps the carriage to leave while Trix and Amara deal with the remainder of the guards. When they catch up to him, Amara releases all the guard horses except for one. Despite Trix’s suggestion that Amara could ride in the cart, she is adamant that they be able to ride off swiftly at a moment’s notice. The group sets off, and as they do Amara begins to question the party’s history with Eight. When she realizes the party doesn’t make a habit of scouting ahead, they dash off ahead to see what m...
Mar 30, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 6
CW: During combat, one of the NPC’s arms is cut off. Please skip 19:28 to 22:16 if that would be triggering for you. There is also a scene where the party kills guards that have surrendered. Please skip 34:35 to 38:01 if this content would be triggering for you. While we had a discussion about safety tools both on and off camera, we want to ensure your safety is considered too. Rou makes a quick maneuver to the front door and tosses a handful of cash in the air to distract the guards with a scra...
Mar 23, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Eight leaves Bessie and Jimothy for the night and finds a group of guards waiting at the doorway. When they’re prevented from entering, Eight tries to refute their claims that their companions are the “troublemakers” that the guards are searching for. As the guards encircle them, they summon a flock of chickens for assistance. Meanwhile, the guards inside the inn begin searching the crowd. Trix does their best to remain calm and blend in, encouraging Rou to do the same. As the guards move closer...
Mar 16, 2024•40 min•Season 5Ep. 4
The party learns the name and a little history of the boy they saved, as well as the situation in the desert before sending him off south to Duskhollow. They continue their trek northeast and, when they take a break for a meal, run into a group of travelers. Aware that another confrontation with the guards is possible, Trix takes them up on their offer to trade textiles for some of the group’s dried meat. However, the offer is rescinded when the travelers realize Eight is a construct and not a p...
Mar 09, 2024•45 min•Season 5Ep. 3
CW: Minor gun violence. Please skip 2:30 to 3:02, and 5:00 to 5:42 if this would be triggering for you. Your safety is important to us. The guard has drawn a strange weapon on the party, and attempts to take control of the situation by firing it into the air. A loud bang echoes and the guard levels the weapon at the closest to him, which is Rou. Trix shoots an arrow to disarm the guard, but unfortunately he gets a shot off and hits Rou before dropping the weapon. Once Eight confirms Rou is not f...
Mar 02, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 2
CW: There is a temporary harm to a horse (later healed) at 5:45 to 5:50 and 34:06 to 34:28. There is also reference to blood/healing wound at 39:36 to 39:52. Please skip these sequences if these would be triggering for you, your safety is very important to us. The party has realized that two of the riders are guards and they’re chasing a young boy. Trix stops one of the guards by shooting his horse. The second is unhorsed by a daring Rou, who is then forced to grapple with the stranger. Eight, m...
Feb 17, 2024•48 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Welcome to the Season Four Recap episode! If you are just joining us and want to jump right into Season Five – or you need a reminder of some of the events from last season – this episode was made for you. Thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode: if you'd like to try it, then go to http://www.magicmind.com/JANroads and use my code DAXARA20 for 20% off your order! If you’re ordering by January 31st, 2024 then that means you’re also getting a month free when you subscribe for 3 months ...
Jan 20, 2024•39 min
New to the continent of Baukora, a young Trix stumbles upon a bunch of thieves and con-men. When they inadvertently become involved in a scheme, their tact and cheek impresses those involved, which leads to an invitation to join the group full-time. However, they have to pass a test in order to do so. Trix is escorted to a hideout, where they are introduced to more of the gang. They are told that in order to succeed they need to be good at three things: Charisma, Deft Hands, and No Liabilities. ...
Dec 16, 2023•37 min
Join Wren, Kappa, Sebastian and Dax as they recap Season Four and respond to your queries from Discord, BlueSky and Twitter. Thank you all so much for sticking with us!! We can't wait to be back early next year for Season Five. Follow Dax @GM_Dax , Kappa @TheKappaChris , Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad 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 lic...
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 29 min
The party enjoys a sumptuous breakfast before leaving the palace. Priya takes a moment to personally thank the party, once again apologizing for her deceptions, before heading home. Armed with cult uniforms, fresh supplies and rested donkeys, they set onto the road that will lead them to the Cragsward Mountains. Moving slowly after a late night of celebrations, Rou takes the reins while Trix and a hungover Eight try to get some rest in the cart. Hoping that Garac or Eriluc might have insight int...
Oct 14, 2023•34 min•Season 4Ep. 36
CW: Reference to the drinking of blood. Please skip 16:38 to 16:41 if this would be triggering for you. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us. As the group leaves the witch’s hut, Rou tries again to garner information from Trix about their past. Trix claims they know nothing of what the witch was talking about and assures Rou she probably is just playing with them. Continuing their journey back to the palace, Rou takes the opportunity to address Eight, who has appeared more melancholy sin...
Oct 07, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 35
