Char and Zem make their final preparations to leave Mor'Bhaile, meet their new traveling companions, have a misunderstanding with said companions, and start their journey north. It seems like this could be a pleasant trip. Curious about the note that Zem left for Dean Ristos? Join our Patreon, and you could have your very own copy created by Zem herself, the one and only, Jenn. It should be going live later today! https://www.patreon.com/slaythestars In this episode, we promo'd a fantastic podca...
Nov 22, 2022•53 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Zem and Char spend some much needed time with their friends and family and make some choices on how best to keep them safe in the coming days. We get to see inside old Mor'Bhaile and discover what the last dwarven king hid away in that forgotten treasury centuries ago... There is a lot here in this episode, including our second TBK character created for us by the wonderful @JewelledCrown . If you're looking for commissioned art, check Jasper out on Twitter or Instagram. They do great work! We al...
Nov 15, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Zem and Char confront the true cost of the invasion of Mor'Bhaile. As if that isn't enough for one day, Zem decides they need a new enemy and nudges Char into a situation straight out of his nightmares... We hope you enjoy the episode! As Arthur says in the outro, we are getting ready to end Cour 2. You know what that means: A new recap AND Ask Us Anything session! Do you have any questions for us? Send them in to our email or social media! Email: SlaytheStars@gmail.com Links to Our Social media...
Nov 08, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 26
After an impressive display of magic during the fight in Mor'Bhaile, Zem and Char are taken for questioning by the captain of the guards and end up meeting another key figure in the world. The question is, can they trust her? This week, we are featuring a promo for Feats & Fates: A D&D Podcast. You can hear the promo in our outro, and if you'd like more information, check out their Twitter ! Thanks go to one of our patrons for suggesting this podcast to us for a promo. We have the best p...
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 25
*Takes place between episodes 24 and 25* While Zem and Char fought for their lives in Mor'Bhaile, our friend Albus was busy studying in the Keepers' Library. What secrets could be hiding in such a place? Albus is about to find out. We want to thank everyone involved in this project for bringing it to life. We were incredibly lucky to have such talented guest voice actors involved: Alister Cado as Albus Marcel Howard Jr. as The Masked Man Melody Rainelle with her AMAZING Scream And as always, a b...
Oct 28, 2022•7 min
The Time of Plenty has come to Vela, and the people of Mor'Bhaile are celebrating with their annual festival. Games, rides, food, live entertainment, unplanned family reunions- You can find it all here. And through it all, the people honor the Pillar of Light by keeping their fires lit throughout the night... Our good friend Fungeon Master created another map for us, and it's (of course) beautiful! You can find it on our social media pages and Patreon. Check out Fungeon's maps on his Ko-fi, and ...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Danger is already waiting for Zem and Char when they arrive in Mor'Bhaile. As they desperately try to think their way out of a difficult situation, a new complication enters the game. They're going to need help if they want to make it out of this one... This is a fun, mostly light-hearted episode, and that's good considering what comes next week in Episode 24: The Summer Solstice. *Insert evil laughter* In all seriousness, THANK YOU for listening, supporting, following, liking, all the things! W...
Oct 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Only a few river crossings separate Char and Zem from their goal of making it to Mor'Bhaile. Luckily, they find a kindly old man with a boat who offers to take them across. But there is more to the man than Zem and Char realize, and the events that unfold leave our protagonists with still more questions for their ever-growing list. This episode is special! We feature our first ever TBK (To-Be-Killed) character, created for us by our patrons, Erin and James, over on Patreon! Not sure what all thi...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Throughout the course of this story, many questions have lingered, but none so much as this: Why did the gods leave? In this episode of Slay the Stars, Char finally gets some answers. He and Zem also receive another reminder that they do not understand the scope of the powers that pursue them. This week, we are promoting our friend Grant and his show Game Master Monday! They play a new system every episode, and if you're like us and feel like you don't have the time to play all the games you wis...
Oct 04, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Zem and Char pass a peaceful evening with Cailanna, something they desperately needed after the events of the past few days. But there is more to The Hermit than meets the eye. Cai is full of useful information and tricks. If only Zem and Char could ask the right questions... We also discuss our next level up! More on that in Episode 21. Stick around for the outro where we include a shoutout to our friends over at ReShoot: An Amateur's Guide to Gooder Film. Leah will be making a guest appearance...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Finding only heartache at the Garden, Zem and Char are once again on the road... once again, fighting for their lives. The path to Mor'Bhaile is treacherous, and they'll need to work together to make it there alive. That is, if the wolves don't find them first. TW: This episode contains animal death.
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 19
As a new day dawns, Char finds himself in more than one dangerous situation, and the strange shadow organization at The Garden does their best to obfuscate and thwart any information that could help our protagonists. In this game of political chess, will Zemira and Char come out ahead or be swallowed up by the chaos? Stick around for the end credits where we promo our good friends Power Word Fail! They're a great bunch of people, and you can find them @Powerword_fail on Twitter. If you're enjoyi...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 18
*Takes place between Episodes 11 and 12* After an emotional encounter with her father, Zemira and Char decide to have a night out on the town in the party capital of Vela, Oceangarde. While out, they encounter a mysterious woman named Aella and have a little more fun than they bargained for. This is our second dramatization, where we take a moment in game that we want to expand on and turn it into an audio drama! The first is extremely short and can be found on our YouTube playlist: Slay the Sta...
Sep 12, 2022•7 min
Zemira and Char pass the night at the Garden, separated and alone. There is something off about this place, a darkness. Can they find a way to survive one night, gather the information they need, and get away? Or will they, like so many others, be consumed by what lurks in the shadows? The amazing and wonderful Fungeon Master ( @FMaster90 on Twitter) collaborated with us this week and created a map for this episode! You can check it out on our social media, website, and Patreon. Fungeon is a gre...
Sep 06, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 17
When Char left The Garden, he swore to never return. But now, a force bigger than broken rules and shattered promises threatens to engulf him and Zemira, and neither is prepared for what awaits them in this homecoming. This week, we are promoting our friends over at Rolling For What Now! They're a mature rated 5e podcast and friends of ours over on Twitter. Check out their promo at the end of this episode, and find them on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/Rolling4WhatNow As always, you can find a...
Aug 30, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Zem and Char continue their journey from Oceangarde, stop to pay their debts at the Midway Tavern, learn a great deal about Adhara's book, and receive a note from an unlikely source. A question plagues their minds: Is there anyone left whom they can trust?
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Zem and Char are on their own again, heading north, away from Oceangarde. The past few days have been the most trying of their lives, and it doesn't seem that trend will be ending anytime soon. Tensions are running high, and Zemira has finally worked up the courage to ask her pendulum the question she's had on her mind since that night at Ascension Point. This episode is silly, a little serious, and (as always) a good time.
Aug 16, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this bonus episode of Slay the Stars, cast members Leah, Jenn, and Arthur recap the first 13 episodes of season 1 and answer a few questions from the listeners. We want our show to be accessible to all. So if you're just hearing about us now, you can listen to this and jump right in on episode 14. Of course, it's always a good idea to listen to all the episodes in order so you have all the details, but life happens! We're just happy you're here. We hope you enjoy this recap, and we'll see you...
Aug 12, 2022•55 min
Scared, cornered, and without many other options, Zemira and Char turn to an unlikely new ally. But trusting anyone now seems foolish, and Oceangarde is becoming less and less safe. How can they escape Nexus's grasp, and where will they go next? Episode 13 is the final in our first cour or story arc. This Friday, 8/12/2022, we'll be publishing our first recap/discussion episode where we'll cover episodes 1-13 for anyone who needs a refresher or wants to jump in but doesn't have time to listen to...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 13
For Zemira Kaltain, dreams are a tool. She never feels threatened or scared of her dreams because they are a part of her, and she is in control. Or, she was in control. Now, a new figure has entered the game, and they seem to have plans for Zem and Char. Will Zem submit to this rising dark power? And if she does, what will that mean for their friendship?
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Zem and Char spend some time gossiping with Jeff the barkeep and learn a bit about the mob hierarchy in Oceangarde. They then make their way to the docks to search for Zem's father, Kristoff, and after that productive conversation, decide to spend a night drinking in the city. What could possibly go wrong? We also get our first level up of the campaign: Level 4 As a special treat, we created our 2nd dramatization based on the events of this episode! Special guests Elli Reads and Isaac Viars join...
Jul 26, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In episode 10, our protagonists head to the address from the mysterious paper and discover something that rattles Char. They do some shopping for disguises and meet two interesting salespeople who offer intriguing items to Zemira. Investigating, drinking, gambling, shopping... This episode has it all!
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Zem and Char head into the Murky Knot to unload some of their excess items, and while there, witness an altercation that shakes them to their core. They do some shopping in other areas of the city and receive a strange letter under suspicious circumstances. This may be a shopping episode, but you won't want to skip it.
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Zemira and Char finally have a moment to catch their breath and investigate the strange crate they intercepted at The Golden Tract. They're in a new city and left with more questions than answers. What could Zem's teacher Daleus be up to? Are they safe without Adhara on their trail? And the biggest question of all: What comes next?
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Char and Zem find themselves in their nightmare scenario with few options. They must find a way to protect their friends, save themselves, and get away. But the hunter plans to force their hand, and the resulting conflict will change our protagonists forever.
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Bonus Episode: Join Cast Member and Audio Engineer Arthur Pelino for a walk down memory lane. You'll hear about his favorite campaigns and PC builds from the past and get a little insight into his style of gaming.
Jun 23, 2022•37 min
Another close call leaves Zem and Char desperate for somewhere to turn. They meet some new companions, and we get our first exposure to spooky tales from around Vela. But are these tales more than myths or silly stories? Only time will tell.
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 6
After a jarring wakeup call, Zem and Char continue their journey around the bay, pursued by hunters, still unsure what this all means. Along the way, they'll make friends, maybe a few enemies, and learn some troubling details about the world at large.
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Zem and Char have made it out of Saltspire and are traveling around the bay to Oceangarde where they hope to find answers and help. But there are curiosities and dangers along this path, and it may be difficult for our friends to determine which is which.
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Zem and Char are on the run, and their situation has left them with few people to trust and no idea where to go. On top of that, it's been over two years since they've seen one another, and they're beginning to realize that a lot can change in two years.
May 31, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 3
