Gold & Glory! (a D&D Podcast)

S2 E13 Part A - Troubles in Thule

Bloodtide Rising resumes its regular programming, as our Fearless Franchisees take care of some long awaited business restoring the damaged Sea Ghost back to tip top shape, including whipping a somewhat battered crew morale back into something reasonable.  Because with the blessing of the Dragon Turtle Shell King, the G-team sets sail back to the Shimmersea, eager to leave the Shadowfell, and get back to their Mission - to find out what is going on the former Lemurian outpost of Thule, or at...

S2 Birthday One-Shot - Mission Gnomepossible -Part B

Part B of our special Birthday one-shot, featuring a brand new gnome-positive team.  Our new Gold and Glory sub-contractors venture into the sewers underneath Saltmarsh, having uncovered a rather incoherent gnome labourer.  What sinister secrets lurk beneath?  Featuring Darrell, who normally plays our beloved documancer, and DM.   Note that this episode runs pretty long - don't say we didn't warn you!

S2 Birthday One-Shot - Mission Gnomepossible -Part A

Taking a little break from our regularly scheduled Gold and Glory episodes, especially since we just finished a major story arc, and our Fearless Franchisees have leveled up!  But in the meantime, here is a special Birthday one-shot, featuring a brand new gnome-positive team, taking on a Mission back in Saltmarsh!  Featuring Darrell, who normally plays our beloved Documancer, as DM.  

S2 E12 Part B - The Shell King

Betrayed by the Fey Spirits turned Evil Hags, our Fearless Franchisees battle for their lives and the fate of the Island, against the Terrifying Soul Harvester, a massive Shadowfell Wyrm able to devour the very life essence of the Island.  However, as dangerous as the Soul Harvester is, there remains the Dark Fiend with whom the G-team agreed to free in exchange  for restoring Siona back...into her skin.  While the team does battle,  the Fiend sets about consuming what little life force rema...

S2 E12 Part A - The Shell King

Bound by their Dark bargain, our Fearless Franchisees make good on their pact with the Fiend.    Under the Fiend’s guidance, the G-team begins a complex ritual sacrifice, where Siona, Theo, and Selina give up some of their most cherished possessions, including a token of friendship, a gift from a goddess, and...True Love. With those impressive offerings made, Siona is restored to her true form, but in turn, the Fiend is loosed into the world...free to consume what remains of the Island's Lif...

S2 E11 Part B - Sacrifices for Starglimmer

Under the Fiend’s guidance, the G-team begins a complex ritual sacrifice, where Siona, Theo, and Selina give up some of their most cherished possessions.  Turinn resists temptation.  Kt'Niss draws lines in the sand.   Offerings made, and some offers declined, Siona is restored to her true form, but in turn, the Fiend is loosed into the world...a dark bargain concluded...but at what cost? 

S2 E11 Part A - Sacrifices for Starglimmer

With Siona's soul still separate from her body, our Fearless Franchisees see little choice but to navigate a most perilous path, and deliver upon the Dark Bargain they have struck with an imprisoned Fiend.  Free the Fiend to consume the Island Life-Force in return for restoring Siona back...into her skin.  What sacrifices will the G-Team make...for Starglimmer?

S2 E10 Part B - Glades and Grottos

Gifted by a magical stone from the Sylvan Glade Fey, our Fearless Franchisees continue forward to find the source of the Island’s  gift darkness and corruption.  However, despite all good intentions, the g-team continues to be plagued by their psychological conditions, and especially with an increasingly cantankerous Selina, a very uncaring Theo, makes it particularly difficult to make progress in solving the mystery of the Isle of Omgar. 

S2 E10 Part A - Glades and Grottos

Having defeated noxious Musk Creepers, and a zombified T-Rex, our Fearless Franchisees venture further into the Island, encountering a moonlit glade, that seems curiously out of place with the rest of this Island in the Shadowfell.  Selina loses her very short temper.  The situation with Siona's skin becomes even more precarious...

S2 E8 Part B - Dark Bargains

Still trapped on the mysterious Shadowfell Isle of Omgar, and at a loss on how to restore Siona's soul back into her actual body, the G-team considers making some Dark Bargains with an unknown fiendish entity, who offers its assistance in exchange for its release, which would allow it to consume a powerful, but diminishing life force, somewhere to the North of the Island.  Also, Selina has a rousing dream featuring her dashing and handsome lover, Anders, leaving her, well, more than a little...

S2 E8 Part A - Dark Bargains

Having found and defeated the Fiend Glazebru, our Fearless Franchisees try to puzzle through how to restore everyone to their rightful bodies, as Siona, Kt'Niss, and Theo are the victims of a "soul transfer" body swap.  Considering this, and the fact that they continue to be trapped in the Shadowfell, Gold and Glory is definitely facing some Dark Bargains... 

S2 E9 Part A - Dark Bargains

Having found and defeated the Fiend Glazebru, our Fearless Franchisees try to puzzle through how to restore everyone to their rightful bodies, as Siona, Kt'Niss, and Theo are the victims of a "soul transfer" body swap.  Considering this, and the fact that they continue to be trapped in the Shadowfell, Gold and Glory is definitely facing some Dark Bargains... 

S2 Special KATYCON Oneshot Episode - Part B

Responding to a wanted add for adventuring services sub-contractors, our heroes take on protection detail to accompany Lord Eymon Dendarrion ad-Marek, as bodyguards.    However, despite their best efforts, they are attacked by shark-riding Sea Elves and their Queen.  The Sea-Elves abscond with Lord Eymond, dragging him beneath the waves.  Shipwrecked, our heroes find themselves beached upon a tropical island, where they encounter sentient penguin-like tribespeople who reveal that a nearby gr...

S2 Special KATYCON Oneshot Episode - Part A

Special KATYCON Oneshot Episode featuring Guest (and First Time) GM.  Acquisitions Incorporate expands it services, and offers protection detail to rich noble!  Maritime Shenanigans Ensue!  

S2 E7 Part B - Of Souls and Sanctuary

What is happening!!!?  Ok there is just no way to introduce what is going on without creating massive spoilers, so let’s just say - things are definitely not quite what they seem!  This said, our Fearless Franchisees, remain trapped in the Shadowfell, still looking to make repairs to the Sea Ghost, hopefully using the mast from the Drow Slaver Ship, the Soul Reaver.  Having managed to extract the Drow treasure chest, they uncover an arcane statuette, and let's just say a few things that they...

S2 E6 Part B - The Lower Decks

Our Fearless Franchisees delve deep into the bowels of the Drow Slaver Ship Soul Reaver, uncovering luxury spidersilk, a fancy Dark Elf treasure chest, and more than a handful of humanoid forms trussed up in spiderweb cocoons hanging from the ceiling.  Some are revealed to be the missing Tortle Hunters, but others are revealed to be Shadowspawn Lost, whose mournful cries of “Found You” are matched only by the fury of their attacks.  However, the battle attracts the attention of other denizen...

S2 E7 Part A - Of Souls and Sanctuary

Escaping the collapse and calamity on board the Drow Slaver Ship Soul Reaver, the G-Team settles down for some badly needed rest, only to find that that which is desired is not as easily gained...

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S2 E6 Part A -The Lower Decks

Still on the search for the missing Tortle hunters, our Fearless Franchisees delve deeper into the lower decks of the Drow Pirate Ship Soul Reaver.  Amongst other things, they find...cargo, and...cocoons? 

S2 Episode 5 - Part B - The Shadow Reaver

Our Fearless Franchises continue their exploration of the Drow Pirate Ship Soul Reaver, and their search for the missing Tortle Hunters, setting off an Arcane Glyph and finding a hidden shrine, a grotesque monstrosity, and attracting strage undead Drow, who enter the fray, attracted by the the sound and fury emanating from within.  Selina feels the need to Summon Water, and Theo tries his hand at turning undead... And now, back to our story 

S2 Episode 5 - Part B - The Soul Reaver

Our Fearless Franchises continue their exploration of the Drow Pirate Ship Soul Reaver, and their search for the missing Tortle Hunters, setting off an Arcane Glyph and finding a hidden shrine, a grotesque monstrosity, and attracting strage undead Drow, who enter the fray, attracted by the the sound and fury emanating from within.  Selina feels the need to Summon Water, and Theo tries his hand at turning undead... And now, back to our story 

S2 Episode 5 - Part A - The Soul Reaver

Having tracked the Tortle hunters to the Scar, our Fearless Franchisees find a beached, and damaged Pirate Ship, apparently of Drow design.  Still afflicted by their various neuroses, the g-team ventures on board, exploring further in their search for the missing Tortles.  Selina casts a water spell.  Siona summons a Fey Spirit, and Theo makes a gamble...does it pay off?  Find out, on Gold and Glory - Bloodtide Rising!

S2 Episode 4 Part B - The Isle of Omgar

Afflicted by the same collective madness that seems to be spreading throughout the Sea Ghost, Siona rejoins the rest of the G-Team at Shellhaven, the Tortle Village.  Our Fearless Franchises pledge to find the missing Tortle Hunters, who were sent into an area of the village named the "Scar", only to find an apparently abandoned Drow Pirate Raiding Ship!  Siona tries to jump off a cliff.  Siona becomes Selina.  Or is it Selina becoming Siona?  Hard to tell really.

S2 Episode 4 Part A - The Isle of Omgar

Siona wakes from her beauty sleep on board the Sea Ghost, only to find her companions missing, and things a little topsy turvy with herself, the Captain and Crew.  Meanwhile, the rest of the G-team travel with Mudgraw the Tortle to the village of Shellhaven.  Turinn, Siona and cabinboy James go for a little seaside flight, Edeth sees double, and Selina becomes....a party girl?  

S2 Episode 4 Part A - The Isle of Omgar

Siona wakes from her beauty sleep on board the Sea Ghost, only to find her companions missing, and things a little topsy turvy with herself, the Captain and Crew.  Meanwhile, the rest of the G-team travel with Mudgraw the Tortle to the village of Shellhaven.  Turinn, Siona and cabinboy James go for a little seaside flight, Edeth sees double, and Selina becomes....a party girl?  

S2 Episode 3 Part B - Sailing into Shadow

Having proven Selina's theory that the Sea Ghost is no longer in the Prime Material Plane, but if the everpresent twilight gloom is any indication, they may in fact be in the Shadowfell.  Undaunted, the g-team sets sail towards an uncharted isle to the port bow, where they hope they can retrieve materials to repair the damaged ship.  But stranger things are definitely in store for our fearless franchisees....

S2 Episode 3 Part A - Sailing Into Shadow

Having weathered the mystical ravages of a terrible Shadowstorm, the g-team and the crew of the Sea Ghost pick up the pieces and set sail into uncharted waters.  Selina gets hot and bothered.  Theo experiments on the crew and Edeth rebuffs yet another deity.  Will wonders never cease?

S2 Episode 2 - Lovers, Loopholes, and Logistics - Part B

Our Fearless Franchisees set sail northwards towards the Lemurian outpost of Thule, leaving behind their expanded security, energy drink, and spa operations with Bonnie the Celestial Clam, and Tiq Toq, the Lizardman security chief to hold down the proverbial fort.  Heigh Ho, and away we go...into the Wild Blue Yonder!  

Special Season 2 Celebration One Shot! Raiders of the Lost Real Estate - Part B

Having dispatched a bevy of Imps and mechanical dogs, our heroes enter the building they presume to be Team Rakshasa's  Headquarters, foregoing stealth and subtlety for sheer power, they breakdown the mansion doors and enter, only to find themselves surrounded by a number of perfectly crafted statues.  Raven judges hard.  Fizz mistimes his firebolt.  Kaishin does (quite a bit of) parkour, and Elika comes of age.  And Kratos...well Kratos...is Kratos. All this an more on Part B of Raiders of ...

S2 Episode 2 - Lovers, Loopholes and Logistics - Part A

As the G-team prepares to depart on their scouting expedition to Thule, plans and preparations are made to kickstart their Lemurian operations.  Theo receives some high grade documentation, and a note from the CEO.  Edeth has a really weird dream.  Siona and Bonnie clam it up.  Kt'Niss loses some promising candidates, and Turinn misses a Royal opportunity.   All this and more on Gold and Glory - Blood Tide Rising!

S2 Episode 2 - Lovers, Lightning and Logistics - Part A

As the G-team prepares to depart on their scouting expedition to Thule, plans and preparations are made to kickstart their Lemurian operations.  Theo receives some high grade documentation, and a note from the CEO.  Edeth has a really weird dream.  Siona and Bonnie clam it up.  Kt'Niss loses some promising candidates, and Turinn misses a Royal opportunity.   All this and more on Gold and Glory - Blood Tide Rising!

Special Season 2 Celebration One Shot! Raiders of the Lost Real Estate - Part A

To celebrate our 2nd year podcasting, and the beginning of Season 2 - here is another Special Episode - continuing the storyline from our Christmas holiday special, featuring new hire consultants from Dran Enterprises, the corporate "mortal enemy of the G-Team".  Featuring new guests, and a guest dungeonmaster, and with the return of  Raven the Shadow Sorceress, Fizzlepuff the Gnome Illusionist, and Elika, the Verdan Rogue!

S2 Episode 1 - Part B - Auguries and Interludes

Our Fearless Franchisees treat themselves to some badly needed downtime, and build up  new business opportunities that have arisen with the rise of the Celestial Shrine in Lemuria, and the restoration of Queen Sorsha to her rightful throne.  Kt'Niss and Siona start a new marching band.   Siona develops and markets another Gold and Glory drink product.  Edeth leads a group vote on next steps, and Selina makes a new friend.  All this and more, on Gold and Glory - Blood Tide Rising!

S2 Episode 1 - Part A - Auguries and Interludes

Our season 2 premiere!  Having stopped a civil war and insurrection in Lemuria, our Fearless Franchisees get a chance for some badly needed downtime, and begin taking care of business that they haven't had the bandwidth to attend to.  Edeth holds a big vote.  Theo casts an augury.  Kt'niss samples some shellfish, and Selina makes a charming new friend!  All this and more on Gold and Glory - Bloodtide Rising!  

Episode "22" - Part B - The Regent and the Queen

Despite almost insurmountable odds, the G-team claims a very narrow victory against the Regent Lord Abraxis and his insurrectionist co-conspirators, and Queen Sorsha is restored to her rightful place on the Throne of Lemuria.  Theo solicits customer feedback.  Siona negotiates some expedited leatherwork, Selina's predictions largely come true, and Turinn...well you'll just have to find out won't you? 

Episode "22" - Part A - The Regent and the Queen

With Queen Sorcha released from her curse, our fearless franchisees quickly move to find the Regent, only to find that he, and his elite Dragonguard, are doing the same, and are scouring the Royal chambers for the interlopers.  Lemuria's finest, against an exhausted g-team?  Bring it on!

Episode "21" - Part B "Tides and Transformations"

Emerging from the Maelstrom,  a massive underwater shrine and ziggurat emerges, literally a new island in emergence.  The g-team gets their own personalized divine or mystical revelations, and Turinn, the proud owner of yet another new magic sword, also grows more alternate body parts.  Reunited with Princess Chronaar, and faced with a possible insurrection, the G-team has some important, and difficult decisions to make!

Episode "21" - Part B "Tides and Tribulations"

Emerging from the Maelstrom,  a massive underwater shrine and ziggurat emerges, literally a new island in emergence.  The g-team gets their own personalized divine or mystical revelations, and Turinn, the proud owner of yet another new magic sword, also grows more alternate body parts.  Reunited with Princess Chronaar, and faced with a possible insurrection, the G-team has some important, and difficult decisions to make!

Episode "21" - Part A "Tides and Transformations

Emerging from the Maelstrom, the Ziggurat Shrine rises above the waters, streaming a beacon of radiance that pierces into the sky itself, giving birth to a new island in the centre of Lake Lemuria, and out pop our heroes, who, each in their own way, have a mysterious encounter with powers beyond the pale.  And Turinn?  He transforms....again!  

Episode "20" - Part B - Lemuria Rising

Entering the lower chambers of the underwater shrine, our Fearless Franchisees arrive at a nexus of primal power, the site where the ley lines converge, and where, with Selina's help, a Dragonborn Celestial is trapped within the confines of a Magic Circle.  But treachery abounds, as Minister Sauriv is revealed to be a powerful agent of the Shadows, summoning through a dark rift, terrifying new allies - the Shadar Kai!  Does this (gasp!) mean a Total Party Kill? Is this our LAST episode of th...

Episode "20" - Part A - Lemuria Rising

Entering the lower chambers of the underwater shrine, our Fearless Franchisees arrive at a nexus of primal power, the site where the ley lines converge, and where, with Selina's help, a Dragonborn Celestial is trapped within the confines of a Magic Circle.  But treachery abounds, as Minister Sauriv is revealed to be a powerful agent of the Shadows, summoning through a dark rift, terrifying new allies - the Shadar Kail!  Does this (gasp!) mean a TPK?   

Special Holiday One-Shot - Part B

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!  Oh sorry, wrong podcast.  Which is this one now?  Oh!  Gold and Glory?  You mean the special episode?  You mean the one where there are meandering miscreants, oh sorry exploited entrepreneurs that are subcontracted by Dran Enterprises...oh right.  No affiliation whatsoever with Dran Enterprises… anyways, these meandering miscreants, have accepted a mission to infiltrate the corporate headquarters/floating casino of Gold and Glory.  Yup.  That one!

Special Holiday One-Shot - Part A

A "Gold and Glory" take like you've never seen before.  An alternate tale of adventure, intrigue, and corporate machinations - featuring special one-shot guest players, and a special one-shot Dungeon Master, who normally players the role of our brash and beloved bard, Siona.   In more ways than one, it’s a tale of the “lower decks” on board the Sea Ghost.  Enjoy!  

Episode "19" - Part B - Pilgrims and Penitents

When last we saw our heroes… Returning the pearl to Bonnie, the giant clam provides them a white pearl, which when merged with Clive’s black pearl unlocks the portal, which until now, has eluded all of the g-team’s attempts to open. Silvery radiance floods into the chamber, and appearing in the place of their stone statues, are three hauntingly beautiful guardian spirits, who speak together with one voice, asking each member of the g-team: “Are you Pilgrim, or Penitent?  What sacrifice do y...

Episode "19" - Part A - Pilgrims and Penitents

Beneath the Maelstrom, in a sacred shrine dedicated to three gods, our Fearless Franchisees brave its hidden depths, searching to unlock the keys to a sealed portal behind which they hope holds the cure to Queen Sorsha's curse.  Riddles and mysteries await the g-team, who continue the search for Bonnie's pearl, and the secret of the Star Sisters.  What do they guard, or guard against?  Gold and Glory is about to be tested like they never have before...will they pass?  All this, and more on G...

Episode "18" - Part B - Beneath the Maelstrom

Venturing into the depths beneath the Maelstrom, the G-team explores an ancient shrine dedicated to three gods - Athanor, god of duty, honour, and battle.  Ra'an - god of the seas and storms, and Vedric, Trickster god of commerce, merchants, and thieves.  Oh.  And more giant clams, and more pearls!  Tests of strength and tests of wit abound, as well as tests for the ummm....witless.    

Episode "18" - Part A - Beneath the Maestrom

Faced with choosing between inciting an uprising to overthrow the Regent Lord Abraxis and trying to remove the curse that plagues both Queen Sorsha and the kingdom, our Fearless Franchisees brave the Maelstrom in search of what lies beneath.  Are they in for some surprises!  Turinn bulks out.  The G-team tries breathing underwater and tries to speak shellfish.  And pearls!  Lots of pearls!

Episode "17" - Part B - Difficult Decisions

With Turinn declared a traitor, and the G-team along with him, our Fearless Franchisees are faced with some difficult decisions.  Can they successfully mount an insurrection against Regent Lord General Abraxis and his Dragonguard cronies?  Who are their allies?  Sources of Information?  What is causing the mysterious curse that has struck down the Queen, and may be starting to spread further within the Lizardman population.  What to do, what to do? Find out on this episode of Gold and Glory! 

Episode "17" - Part A - Difficult Decisions

Fleeing the Royal Chambers of Queen Sorsha, the g-team follow a secret passageway into Lesser Lemuria, where for a time, they are granted sanctuary.  However, their respite is ever so brief, as the Dragonborn sound the alarm, and begin the search for our Fearless Franchisees, who have, for all intents and purposes, have become fugitives, along with Princess Chronaar.  Theo casts an Augury.  Siona needs some wine, and many difficult decisions are discussed.  What to do, what to do?  Find out,...

Episode "16" - Part B - Shadows, Secrets, and Sovereigns

In pursuit of Princess Chronaar, our Fearless Franchisees find their way into the Royal Way barred by Elite Dragonborn Shieldguard, and Spellguard, whose duty is to protect the Queen, Regent, and other members of the Royal Family.  Selina and Theo try their hand at hypnosis. Siona turns on the charm, and the G-team are faced with some new revelations, secrets and tough decisions. All this and more on Gold and Glory - The Tides of Change!