Six Paragons converge on the Slumbering Palace. An electric battle explodes. After seven years of exile, Øka confronts their Mother-Father. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, E...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Jaran broods about their ex. Citlalli and Gentle discuss The Thing That Happened with Jaran. And Mercy visits the third of seven evil exes: THE HUNTER. “The Hounds of Mercy vs. Mercy’s Seven Evil Exes and All of Andake” is an eight-part miniseries set in Andake that follows four shattered monster-hunters in the wake of the Cataclysm. Jaran Kader (they/he) the dragonborn rogue is played by Hamnah Shahid ( https://twitter.com/hshahid_ ). Citlalli (they/she) the changeling cleric is played by quinn...
Jul 14, 2022•2 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 61
A love story is told. Dewey turns into Øka. Vee sees an jarringly familiar face. Manaia practices druidcraft. And Øka wreaks chaos in the Slumbering Palace. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacre...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Citlalli and Jaran make a bad decision together. Gentle is left out. And Mercy visits the second of seven evil exes: THE LIEUTENANT. “The Hounds of Mercy vs. Mercy’s Seven Evil Exes and All of Andake” is an eight-part miniseries set in Andake that follows four shattered monster-hunters in the wake of the Cataclysm. Jaran Kader (they/he) the dragonborn rogue is played by Hamnah Shahid ( https://twitter.com/hshahid_ ). Citlalli (they/she) the changeling cleric is played by quinn b. rodriguez ( htt...
Jul 07, 2022•2 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Manaia, Dewey, and Vee meet the Late Bloomers. Øka fights off a masked assailant. And the Slumbering Palace beckons. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Hat, Isabel, Kandi...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 58
The world ends, and the Hounds of Mercy are not okay. Gentle adopts a wolf. Citlalli lets something bad into their soul. Jaran loses everything. And Mercy revisits the first of seven evil exes: THE GODDESS. “The Hounds of Mercy vs. Mercy’s Seven Evil Exes and All of Andake” is an eight-part miniseries set in Andake that follows four shattered monster-hunters in the wake of the Cataclysm. Jaran Kader (they/he) the dragonborn rogue is played by Hamnah Shahid ( https://twitter.com/hshahid_ ). Citla...
Jun 30, 2022•2 hr 57 min•Season 1Ep. 57
Editors' Note: On July 4th, 2022, we uploaded a new audio file with better-sounding voice tracks! Øka goes missing. Dewey bickers with Rev. Vee cons a merchant. And Manaia unleashes a thunderwave. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite,...
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 56
Safety Note: A player (Jude/MermaidRoyal) appears in this episode as a guest a year before they left the TTRPG industry due to allegations of bullying and harassment. We're releasing this episode to honor the other players at the table, as well as the crucial lore and worldbuilding for the upcoming Hounds of Mercy vs. Andake miniseries. This episode originally aired on our Twitch channel on August 4, 2021. SYOS is a series of one-shots starring all-BIMPOC guest players — and a Transplanar PC! I...
Jun 27, 2022•3 hr•Season 1Ep. 55
SYOS is a series of one-shots starring all-BIMPOC guest players — and a Transplanar PC! In YOUR GOOD FRIEND, we delve into Vee Nauchtscherzo's past as a conwoman heisting the Qiulongan Royal Library. Vee's crew includes Vacío, a changeling grifter played by Revon; Myka, a tiefling magician played by Izzy; and Tano, an aasimar bruiser played by Austin. This one-shot utilizes Blades in the Dark! "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( h...
Jun 22, 2022•2 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 54
SYOS is a series of one-shots starring all-BIMPOC guest stars — and a Transplanar PC! In HAZARD PAY, we delve into Dewey Quurk’s past at the Uhànahi Research Laboratory. Dewey’s coworkers include Intrigue, a tiefling bloodhunter played by Rue, and A.T.H.E.N.A., a warforged played by Victoria. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to rol...
Jun 21, 2022•2 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 53
SYOS is a series of one-shots starring all-BIMPOC guest stars — and a Transplanar PC! In MOKU, we delve into Manaia Wairua’s past aboard the Ruffled Tern. Manaia's crew includes Mezca, a water genasi sorcerer played by Dusty, Arslan, a half-elf fighter played by Aki, and Rayleaf, a tiefling warlock / druid played by Peku. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy...
Jun 20, 2022•2 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 52
A summary of Arc Three. Øka, Manaia, Dewey, and Vee plumb the depths of Klathau Jungle to investigate the Carnival — and their own repressed flaws. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Alex, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Finn, Ha...
Jun 15, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 51
Jasper William Cartwright of Three Black Halflings guest stars during our Arc Three Interlude episode: a DREAM HEIST! Øka, Manaia, Dewey, and Vee meet Wang Boqin, self-proclaimed dream grifter, to ferry them across the Dreamshield and into Qiulong. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to o...
Jun 14, 2022•3 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Arc Three draws to a close. Øka dances with Dr. Oluso. Vee confides in Rev. Dewey has a heart-to-heart with Tanga. And Manaia gets her ear pierced. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert,...
Jun 07, 2022•2 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 49
Øka finds a diary. Manaia and Dewey apologize. And Vee meets Ying. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Emma, Hat, Isabel, Kanding, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, ...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 48
A warrior falls. A tyrant rises. And Vee confronts destiny. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Hat, Kanding, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Samantha Chappell, Sc...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 47
Øka, Manaia, Dewey, and Vee fight Cain and Bloodthirst in the Kusing Guild's sewers — but Skaad and Nektis have other plans. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Hat, Lex Slater, Mauve...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Øka releases monsters. Vee commits manslaughter. Manaia Tokyo drifts. And Dewey finds courage. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Hat, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Mitzi, Moonflower Tea, P...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Cain wreaks vengeance. Øka attempts diplomacy. Vee learns to pray. And Manaia buys baked goods. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Hat, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Mitzi, Moonflower Tea, ...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 1Ep. 44
The party wakes up. The good doctor comes. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Hat, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Mitzi, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Samantha Chappell, Scruffasus, Summer Ro...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Vee—Vasanti?—is Øka, Manaia, and Dewey's last hope. Can she live up to Skaad and Nektis' expectations for their Paragon? "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Hat, Lex Slater, Mauvelous...
Apr 19, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Øka duels themself. Manaia faces a trolley problem. Dewey dances with the devil. And Vee confronts her daddy issues. This episode features an original song written and performed by Connie Chang ( https://twitter.com/byconniechang ) feat. Max Guo ( https://twitter.com/starchmonger ) and produced by Lexi McQueen ( https://twitter.com/blackgirlmage ). "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation s...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 56 min•Season 1Ep. 41
The Championship begins, and our heroes are doomed. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, Hat, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Mitzi, Moonflower Tea, Purplemouse, Samantha Chappel...
Apr 05, 2022•2 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Our heroes scope out the competition: the fearsome Jing, the hapless Bonebreakers, the recalcitrant Talaat... and the frustratingly beautiful—but deadly—Cain. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Fire and ice clash. Somber revelations spill over soup. A heartfelt story halts a bloody ritual. A sword is taken—and hearts broken. Finally, our heroes reunite. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Char...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 38
Vee fights Severt — again. Manaia learns a dark truth about the Princess. Øka confronts their past. And Dewey drinks soup. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Bradley, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, hatmp, Le...
Mar 15, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 37
One month. Our heroes have one month to prepare for the Carnival. Øka and Manaia travel south, Dewey meets an old friend... and so does Vee. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, ...
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Atalanta, Champion of Nabal, long-suffering ruler in the wake of apocalypse, fields the party's questions—and presents dangerous answers. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, hat...
Mar 01, 2022•1 hr 54 min•Season 1Ep. 35
A summary of Arc Two. After quelling a magical rage, our heroes try to stop the Profane Undeath. "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, @brownestnerd, Charles, chillacres, Cora Eckert, hatmp, Lex Slater, Mauvelous, Mitzi, Moonflo...
Feb 28, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Bee Zelda guest stars during our Arc Two Interlude episode: a BEACH PARTY! Øka, Manaia, Dewey, and Vee meet Bamba, the Regent of Nabal and second-in-command in the Championship... "The Second Stranger" is sponsored by Dmitry ( https://twitter.com/DmitryOpines ) and ExplainTrade ( https://www.explaintrade.com/ ), a negotiation skills training consultancy; because you can't ask to roll persuasion in real life. Special thanks to our Heroes and Paragons: Abigail Rytel, Azra, Brooke Brite, @brownestn...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 33
