We pick back up with the group amidst a well-thought-out ambush for them. Allies are falling, others are suffering immense damage, and others are trying to do what they can to ensure they all survive. It becomes apparent that they will have to make a tactical retreat as they are outnumbered and overwhelmed by the enemy's immense power. There’s a moment of nervous energy as Galahad is shot out of the sky and begins to plummet, unconscious and unaware of what waits below him. Thankfully Glad was a...
Dec 16, 2023•2 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 127
The group finally arrives at Salix’s hermitage. The place they stayed in hiding from the Web for so long. The party gives them a moment to take it all in, and let it settle in that they are not being hunted for sacrifice by that cult any longer. Words are exchanged and they begin to settle in for the time being as the ship circles around for a place to land. Just as the group gets comfortable they hear a MASSIVE explosion and upon investigation realize that the ship is under attack. Everyone rus...
Dec 09, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 126
Hey everyone, welcome to the sixth Divergent Paths cut scene. This month we've made our way back to Iwi, specifically the island cluster known as the Mechfall Enclave. More specifically, the capital city of Gamsby. It's here we follow three young women, known as the Twilight Cypher. The party doesn't know this information, but now you do. Written and read by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com
Dec 02, 2023•9 min
The fall of the web was not as easy as it seemed. Even the planning stages were tense and filled with doubt. Frustration was in the eyes of some members as they had truly had their fill of this god-forsaken city. Things went according to plan as they could until they didn't. Bringing back Duo and the stone was not the hard part. It was having him hand over the stone that seemed the most troublesome. He even threatened to leave the group if they planned on taking it away from him. Thankfully with...
Nov 25, 2023•10 min•Ep. 16
We pick back up at the end of the festivities. The group reunites to exchange what has developed and allows for the heavier news to follow later on. There is a lot of discussion on morality amongst the various party members. In a dream that evening Thiadikus, at least a version of him, visits Galahad and wants to get a look at Antonius’ protege and the person that The Judge showed approval over. Over breakfast the next day Galahad brings up his visit from Glad’s husband, and a discussion trying ...
Nov 18, 2023•2 hr 20 min
Let the battle of food and words COMMENCE!!! We pick back up with the crew of Arguile, Shanks, Salix, and Hoshino making final preparations for the battle of words between “Slim” Arguile and Fat Arguile. It was a glorious exchange of words and a spectacular show for the city of Nymora to behold. The food was incredible and the mood was electric as things wrapped, it was decided that “Slim” Arguile was the winner! Towards the end, the group enjoyed the rest of the food and connected with the peop...
Nov 11, 2023•2 hr 16 min
Hey everyone, welcome to the fifth Divergent Paths cut scene. We're still in Granzia but further south than last time, in the very heart of Granz City. It's here we follow a killer in search of their prey. The very same one that has been taking on the face of Shanks, the Pincushion Maker. The party doesn't know this information, but now you do. Written and read by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com
Nov 04, 2023•8 min
We return to the group’s time in Invenas. A stressful time filled with some of the most difficult adversaries that the group has faced, The Web of Fate. To shift the tides in their favor, they decide to take each member out one at a time. The first up is Garron, who they lay a very carefully thought out plan for but a single misstep allowed for her to stay alive and escape the group’s effort. The tension was thick in the air of Invenas that evening for sure. Frustrated they regroup at the tea sh...
Oct 28, 2023•13 min•Ep. 15
We come back to the split party in Nymora, both of which are having very different experiences at the moment. On the one hand Zechs, Galahad, and Glad try to unlock clues as to the motive, method, and anything the Drakewood Travelers might have left behind at the bank before heading to explore the underground network underneath the Vitalis estate. Galahad and Glad can tell that Zechs’ mind is racing and he’s trying to keep himself busy, but the sight that he sees down in “The Vineyard” while emp...
Oct 21, 2023•2 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 123
We pick up with the other half of the team: Salix, Arguile, Shanks, and Hoshino. The group gathers at Zechs' parents' home where Zechs reads the letter from Agatha Vitalis. There's a weight in the room and unease as the group splits. Zechs asks if they can go to Kyver's family home and see if he visited them, and maybe get answers (and confirmations) as to who is with him. On the way, Arguile is stopped by supposed fans of him asking to get his autograph and say his catchphrase "Stay Crunchy!". ...
Oct 14, 2023•2 hr 23 min
Hey everyone, welcome to the fourth Divergent Paths cut scene. We're back in Granzia and this time in the far north of Coldbring. It's here that we find a high-ranking member of the Shuffle Guild witnessing something terrible and speaking to a familiar being. The party doesn't know this information, but now you do. Written and read by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com
Oct 07, 2023•8 min
The last time we were with the party we found them making final preparations to embark on their quest from Amina. They are to go to Invenas to put a stop to the cult that is there and retrieve the Stone of Revival. In doing this, Galahad will receive his piece of the root of the Heartwood to enchant his armor further. They are joined by Quon a Grippli Druid who offers their help to the group in exchange for help with restoring their homeland in the Glasmeada Isles. From what they gather, the sit...
Sep 30, 2023•11 min•Ep. 14
Zechs, Galahad, and Hoshino finish the hunt and take what they need while providing the rest as offerings and food for those in need. The following day the party begins to gather their things from the tavern, pick up their custom items from the Brass Jackalope, and board the airship back to Nymora. It’s there that the group comes upon a shocking scene: The Vitalis estate has been burned to the ground and is surrounded by the city guard. Zechs, Galahad, and Glad go to find out what’s going on and...
Sep 23, 2023•2 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 121
We pick back up in the tavern with the party and The Journeyman. Individual conversations are had between JM and Salix, Galahad, and Shanks on a varying array of topics. Salix was given an apology as to JM’s actions. Galahad and JM discussed The Constable’s affinity for Zechs and the situation that led Zechs to the Feywild. Shanks got some advice and clarity on some situations with the help of JM. Later on, we get some bonding from Zechs, Galahad, and Hoshino in the training room downstairs. Hos...
Sep 16, 2023•2 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 120
Making a stop in The Heartwood the group does some shopping and gathers up some new gear for their journey ahead. They meet an Eladrin elf who is the proprietor of a shop named The Brass Jackalope. There they come to a deal with the shop owner on a number of items but in particular, the vial arrows that Attros had made the group. Agreements for that and some other custom items are made and as they step outside they come upon a very familiar tavern to everyone except for Hoshino. There they are g...
Sep 09, 2023•2 hr 13 min•Season 5Ep. 119
Hey everyone, welcome to the third Divergent Paths cut scene. The title pretty much explains the subject matter of this particular scene, so we won't go into it here. However, this is a place that has really only been mentioned in Across the Planes during the Nakoroa episode. While the party hasn't yet been to Iwi, things are still happening there. The party doesn't know this information, but now you do. Written and read by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com...
Sep 02, 2023•10 min
Arguile and Shanks begin to tail the suspicious person and eventually close in on them. They find out that this person is a Palenguard named the Tinkerer and is in league with the Journeyman. They are tracking an alternate of one of their party members who they suspect is Salix. As information is exchanged the two are suddenly bombarded with the sounds of something very familiar. For Arguile it’s piloted machines and for Shanks it’s war, but they both immediately recognize the screaming and fear...
Aug 26, 2023•15 min
When we last were with our adventurers, they surveyed the area where the machine was and took stock of what they found. There were remnants of a fight that transpired and based on the dome's disappearance they surmised that the machine was temporarily out of commission. There was some back and forth on whether or not to leave a way to access the machine, but they concluded that leaving a transportation circle that Zechs' bow provided was the best solution. They made it back to Cordell and the Sw...
Aug 19, 2023•2 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 118
The team is led by their animal guide to the beginning of the dome. Initially, they come across a deserted town and plants shaped like Grippli. They begin to investigate and try to assess what happened here. They are uncertain of how much time they have before any strange occurrences happen to them, but realize that the dome has dropped. The barrier that was distorting the land and magic has miraculously vanished. They decide to hurry towards the machine and scout out around it. Coming upon it t...
Aug 12, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Season 5Ep. 117
In the northern reaches of the majestic island, Skoaque lies the city of Nakoroa, a shining metropolis nicknamed "The Beacon of the North." Nakoroa is a marvel of architecture, combining breathtaking magical constructs and efficient engineering, all infused with the spirit of the Weave. In the seventh episode of Across the Planes, Tom, Joe (Arguile), and Hutch (Shanks) discuss and come up with the lore surrounding the city-state of Nakoroa. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss the c...
Aug 05, 2023•2 hr 5 min•Ep. 7
We start the last recap with the party collectively searching for answers to how the Constable got the drop on them. Were they tracked by magical means? Shanks and Arguile spoke with Elrin about this and the name Arioch. Meanwhile, a figure approached the group, a Kalashtar woman named Voyas who told the group she was led to them by the Daughter of the Flame. The party cautiously accepts her and heads into what they discover is the grand temple to the Daughters. They speak with an Unillum named ...
Jul 29, 2023•18 min
Let’s take a trip. No, but seriously, let’s take a trip. Galahad, Arguile, Zechs, Salix, and eventually Shanks all take a drug-induced trip for varying reasons. Some seek clarity, while others seek resolution and confirmation. For some, they got what they were looking for comfort in the gods or their decisions. For some, however, they got more questions than they did answers. All while being led deeper into the forest by a primate with extra limbs that grew to lengths they should not grow to. Th...
Jul 22, 2023•2 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 116
As the group ventures closer to the machine, they decide to make camp for the night. During this time they split their watch with Shanks and Arguile taking the first watch. Their conversation deals with mistakes and how they deal with them, learn from them, and how they respond to those who continue to make the same mistakes over and over again. They talk briefly about their mutual patron, Elrin, and the gifts he’s bestowed them both. They also discuss how different the group’s moral compasses a...
Jul 15, 2023•2 hr•Season 5Ep. 115
The party, given recent events, decides to use Zechs’ conjure animal spells to become familiar with aerial battle. Shanks spends some more time thinking about the information he received from Hoshino’s legend lore spell. Quon and the party exchange updates about what they should expect upon arriving on the Isles. However, what they see is a situation far beyond what they could have imagined. The machines are doing a tremendous amount of harm to the surrounding areas that they reside in. The grou...
Jul 08, 2023•2 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 114
In the center of Granzia, like a spine jutting from the ground, is the mountain range known as Terran Ridge. Here is where the 5 main Goliath Clans reside and hold dominion. In the sixth episode of Across the Planes, Tom, Law (Zechs), and Tone (Galahad) discuss and come up with the lore surrounding Terran Ridge. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss the culture, religion, industry, and overall vibe of the mountain communities. VO: Thomas Lapierre III, Antonio Perez, Lawrence Bentiné ...
Jul 01, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 6
We pick up just after: As they enter a scrapyard of gargantuan metal Warforged the party is greeted by a powder blue female Tiefling bard, who has been expecting them. Three other figures appear, a female Aasimar Paladin, a male Loxodon Cleric, and The Constable, who informs them that he just wants Thai. Memories of their first introduction to Strahd, the night they lost Ireena flash, and the group refuses to comply. Shanks takes the first shot and triggers a quick and intense volley; before lon...
Jun 24, 2023•12 min
We start with Zechs checking in on Shanks, and having a heart-to-heart about what their future holds and the guilt they both carry for things in their lives up to this point. Salix reaches out to the Daughter of the Void for some insight and confirmation that they’re deserving of the gifts they received. Zechs takes a moment to reach out to Qho, Kivela, and Cenari who all have varying information for their brother and warnings for what they are experiencing across the planes. When the group deci...
Jun 17, 2023•2 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 113
Last time on the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage we find the party in the aftermath of their fight. Everyone is taking stock of the damage sustained and the repairs needed to the airship. Shanks gets the full backstory on why Salix has major issues with dragons and their kind. It’s a tale of love, betrayal, and more. It paints a picture of just why something so simple as having the bow they carry, unnerves them. Arguile spends time on the top part of the ship, getting familiar with the ropes...
Jun 10, 2023•2 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 112
Hey everyone and welcome to the second Divergent Paths cut scene. This particular scene focuses on Torbera, the Harengon Blacksmith from Nymora. The party interacted with them on several occasions including the first time they made their way to the city before the Web of Fate arc and more recently before they headed out toward the Glasmeda Isles. This scene, like the others that will follow, will help to illuminate some of the other stories that are taking place during the course of the main sto...
Jun 03, 2023•8 min
On the last arc recap, we find our group in various areas of Granz City. Galahad and Arguile take Kyver to a brothel, Zechs takes a walk down memory lane with Duo, Shanks has a game of dragon chess with Osamu, while Glad and Cereius catch up with Argo. If only things could be so simple. Kyver is kidnapped, Shanks is shot at, and the group finds the remains of some of the Tell-Tale Guild and one of The Constable’s machines. In an effort to regroup the group finds themselves in varying parts of th...
May 27, 2023•14 min
