Longwinded One: The Podcast
390 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsA podcast dedicated to literature, language, and the fantastic. Home of the Inglorion Bastards Trilogy, the dramatized Sembian Revival campaign, and the original LitRPG story "The Four Treasures." Inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien, LOTR, and Dungeons & Dragons (D&D). Seasons 1-3 (Episodes 1-150) are set in Middle Earth. Season 4 (Episodes 151-200) are set in Forgotten Realms. Season 5 (Episodes 201-250) is focused on LitRPG & GameLit.
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S05E16 - The Four Treasures: Dragonheart Core by Adam Atenburgh
April 26, 2024 09:01 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBTo take a dragon's hoard is to challenge death. The greatest of the sea-drakes wakes, curled on his silver throne; but there is no silver. His hoard is stolen. He rises, screaming, and chases the thief to the ends of the world—only to be shot from the sky. But dragons do not die easy, and never one with such festering hatred. A dungeon core rises from his corpse. If he intends to survive so near the cove of pirates that slew his past self, he'll need to master his powers—and quickly. For ...
S05E15 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Adam Atenburgh
April 26, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBIn this episode, author Adam Atenburgh talks with us about Progression Fantasy, his process through the publishing world (and audiobooks), his “Snake” series, and his current work of fiction- Dragonheart Core. Adam Atenburgh Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/210367 Misc. Websites: NoDragons Thieves' Dungeon Will Wight Cradle Mother of Learning
S05E14 - The Four Treasures: Maxwell Flourish: A Fun Night by Zrail
April 19, 2024 09:01 - 12 minutes - 17 MBThis is a Modern Age Online story. It is the Future. The realm of online video game entertainment has grown, creating vast and wonderous worlds for people to explore and enjoy. This is the story of Kaleb, a young gamer, and his adventures in the latest Super-Hero Virtual reality MMO: Modern Age Online. Join him as he takes on villains (both player and NPC), joins forces with other player heroes, and even deals with some of the bureaucracy of being a hero in a perfect virtual recreation of ...
S05E13 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Zrail
April 19, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBThis interview was a lot of fun. Zrail and I talked about his love of video games, board games, and comic books. We talked about the authors that influenced his super hero story Maxwell Flourish, and his larger world of Modern Age Online. A must listen! Zrail Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/50378 Misc Websites: Mausritter Tabletop game Vasily Mahanenko's Way Of The Shaman Drew Hayes Super Powereds A Werewolf In Under-Town
S05E12 - The Four Treasures: Inexorable Chaos by Nino/Cliff Hanger
April 12, 2024 09:01 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBGods are, generally speaking, not fans of directly putting their fingers on the scale. This is for a variety of reasons, ranging from cautioun to amusement, but is generally because after a few hundred millennia and enough prayers to fill a hollow Earth, you're bound to learn the art of delegation. Luckily, among the unwashed masses, there exist the exceptional, the gifted, those with the potential to become Heroes. Useful pawns. Thus, the Gods adopted a more laissez-faire policy. Quasi E...
S05E11 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Nino/Cliff Hanger
April 12, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 MBCome and learn from Cliff Hanger as he describes his unique story, Inexorable Chaos. Listen as we discuss the difference between experience and power. And finally, learn about the beginning stages of the publishing process, as Cliff Hanger traverses early interest letters from his future publishers. Nino/Cliff Hanger Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/28356 Misc Websites: https://wanderinginn.com/ https://querytracker.net/ https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/8894/everybody-loves...
S05E10 - The Four Treasures: Doom Guy Isekai by Angry Spider
April 05, 2024 09:01 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBA very familiar soldier, used to battling the 'endless' hordes of Hell, is eventually overrun and dies. But his war isn't over yet... Author Angry Spider: https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/34854/doom-guy-isekai Narrator Jack Sapsford: https://jacksapsford.com https://twitter.com/jacksapsford
S05E09 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Angry Spider
April 05, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this interview, we learn about how Angry Spider entered the world of LitRPG and his advice for new authors. We learned how he came to write a hugely successfully Doom fan fiction web novel that has over one million views (without ever playing Doom)! Angry Spider Websites: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/162623 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5cjj0KMxdLlBQjPz-BK9jQ Misc Websites: Chrysalis
S05E08 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Neven Iliev and Jeff Hays
March 29, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBJoin us as we chat with the dynamic duo behind the Everyone Loves Large Chest series. In this episode we tackle everything from how both Jeff and Neven got into Litrpg, to the importance of anonymity on the Internet, to "mean" book reviews. Learn about what each of them is currently working on, and hints about how they will end the ELLC series. Links: Soundbooth Theater https://soundbooththeater.com Neven Iliev's Audible Page https://www.audible.com/author/Neven-Iliev/B076HNB4T2 Everyo...
S05E07 - The Four Treasures: Mistaken for a Returnee by ReWight
March 22, 2024 09:01 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBAldritch of clan Blackshield is older than dirt and tired of just living day to day with no hope for the future. A half-giant Dwarf by birth, a cleric by class, a soldier by duty, and a survivor by necessity. Aldritch has lived through more wars than he cares to recall. He's seen kingdoms rise and empires buried beneath the sands of time, and he personally witnessed the appearance of the first portal that bridged the gap between the demon realm and his home world. That portal was the cataly...
S05E06 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Alex White (ReWight)
March 22, 2024 09:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MBJoin us as Alex walks us through all of the backstory for his Royal Road novel, Mistaken for a Returnee. He talks about the story that coined the phrase “Royal Road”, about writing in the wee hours of the morning, and the importance of staying true to your story. ReWight Websites: Royal Road Profile Alex Wight Books Patreon Misc. Websites: A Gamer's Wish A Thousand Li The Legendary Moonlight Sculptor
S05E05 - The Four Treasures: A Soldier's Life by Alwaysrollsaone
March 15, 2024 09:01 - 11 minutes - 16 MBA story of being transported to another world. The main character is forced into the military in a fantasy setting and rises through the ranks while keeping his true ability secret. Author: Alwaysrollsaone https://www.patreon.com/alwaysrollsaone https://www.scribblehub.com/profile/105575/alwaysrollsaone/ https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/58243/a-soldiers-life Narrator: Jonathan Waters https://www.jonwatersvoiceover.com https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Jonathan+Waters
S05E04 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Alwaysrollsaone
March 15, 2024 09:00 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBCome learn about Erick (aka Alwaysrollsaone) and his work on A Soldier's Life. A Dungeon Master at heart, Erick talks about what has inspired him and his work. This interview gives you a glimpse into the life of an independent author, and how much dedicated time they spend interacting with their work and with their fans. Alwaysrollsaone Websites: https://www.patreon.com/alwaysrollsaone https://www.royalroad.com/profile/120381 https://www.scribblehub.com/profile/105575/alwaysrollsaone/ ...
S05E03 - The Four Treasures: Otherworldly by AlloraLee
March 08, 2024 10:01 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBEunora Dawn is just a child. She was born a noble in the kingdom of Maeve, with 5 siblings and a shy personality. At a glance, her life was meant to be rosy. But, when Eunora unlocks the [System] on her 8th birthday, she gains more than she expected. Memories of her past life as a strong-willed and fulfilled woman flood her mind and all but overwrite her personality. Filled with existential dread and grief over losing her past loved ones, Eunora goes from an innocent child filled with hope ...
S05E02 - The Four Treasures: Interview with AlloraLee
March 08, 2024 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36.8 MBCome listen as we talk with AlloraLee, the brilliant mind behind the web novel Otherworldly. We discuss all things, from the inspiration of her writing, to her time on Royal Road, and finally to the authors she loves the most! We also get some fan questions answered! AlloraLee Websites: https://alloraleewrites.com https://www.tiktok.com/@alloralee https://www.patreon.com/alloraleewrites https://www.royalroad.com/profile/214338 Misc. Websites: The Wandering Inn Practical Guide to Evil...
S05E01 - The Four Treasures: Interview with Robert Bevan and Jonathan Sleep
March 01, 2024 10:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MBJoin us in the inaugural episode of season 5 where we talk to Robert Bevan and Jonathan Sleep about LitRPG and GameLit. We ask them about the origins of Critical Failures and how the author and narrator came to work together. Among other topics, we discuss the progress Robert has made on Critical Failures X, and the working title. Robert Bevan's Website: https://www.caverns-and-creatures.com https://www.youtube.com/@cavernsandcreatures Jonathan Sleep's Website: https://www.jonathansleep...
S04E50 - The Sembian Revival
March 07, 2022 13:26 - 5 hours - 95.2 MBTHIS EPISODE CONTAINS EACH NARRATIVE EPISODE FROM SEASON 4, IN ONE UNINTERRUPTED EPISODE. ENJOY! Far East of the Sword Coast, the Shadovar and Uskevren have fallen. The Shadowstorm is no more. Sembia is fractured into city states. A mysterious hero rises from the ashes to usher in a new era of prosperity. Yet, there is still suffering. Cormyr and the wild elves of the Dalelands offer war on all sides. Earthmotes, madness, and shadow dragons plague the lands. These are the tales of the heroe...
S04E49 - Sembian Revival: Interview with the Archmage: Ed Greenwood
March 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBJoin us as we chat with the Archmage, Ed Greenwood, about Sembia. We learn from him about the process of writing The Halls of Stormweather, about the evolution of Forgotten Realms, and about the details that pertain directly to this podcast (who is Yeven, what exactly was Koril's Well, etc.). Archivos Podcast: 20 Minutes with Ed Greenwood https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/archivos-podcast-network/id495606011?i=1000350514067 Plotpoints Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...
S04E48 - Sembian Revival: All Cast Reunion
March 03, 2022 13:05 - 27 minutes - 31.2 MBJoin us as we chat with the voice actors who made this podcast happen. Thank you to everyone who has supported us throughout this last year. We hope everyone enjoyed it.
S04E47 - Sembian Revival: Epilogue, 30 Mirtul
February 28, 2022 10:00 - 7 minutes - 8.29 MBThe morning after the battle inside of Old Hazard Farm... We find out what comes next for our heroes. Mitoa goes to Cormyr (with something in tow). Ciran heads to Battledale. Jendal stays at the Farm. And Sonya heads off on a secret adventure.
S04E46 - Sembian Revival: Old Hazard Farm, 29 Mirtul
February 25, 2022 23:07 - 8 minutes - 9.81 MBThaisce takes Mitoa and Jendal to Old Hazard Farm. Inside the group battles the shadar-kai and their leader, Kaligax. Jendal encounters Lana. And though both she and Jendal end up badly beaten, Lana sacrifices herself to save her adopted brother. Thaisce finds the tablets and transports them to safety, and the rest of the party readies themself for an Aldond reunion.
S04E45 - Sembian Revival: Palace of the Hulorn, 29 Mirtul
February 19, 2022 23:42 - 7 minutes - 8.63 MBAs Aldond breaks down the door to the ballroom, the Battle Royale begins. Thaisce and Aldond battle Fargo. The others battle the Helms. During the fight, the Source is damaged and Sonya has to hold Selgaunt aloft with the power of her mind (and ultimately take the earthmote back to the Selgaunt crater). In the end, Fargo is dispatched, and Thaisce, Jendal, and Mitoa head to the farm. Ciran stays behind to look after the unconscious/exhausted body of Sonya.
S04E44 - Sembian Revival: The Hunting Garden, 29 Mirtul
February 13, 2022 15:15 - 8 minutes - 9.44 MBThe scene opens as Gryff, the shadow dragon of Thera and Bhaal's creation, and Tunorimorgil fight to the death. Mitoa rides on the back of Tunori, helping him navigate the shadow stepping creature. Then, we find the rest of the party in the Hunting Garden of the Hulorn, inside of Selgaunt (the now earthomote). When all hope at surviving seems lost, a polymorphed Mitoa flies in as a dragon. Fargo and his Blades retreat to the palace. The party follows and is trapped in the ballroom with an in...
S04E43 - Sembian Revival: Ben Does Voice Acting
February 12, 2022 18:43 - 23 minutes - 26.9 MBThis episode brings with it the last of our one-on-one cast interviews. Ben played parts in the show from Tunori to Adon. He helped to bring personality to many supporting parts. Come and listen as we get to know our cast member a little better.
S04E42 - Sembian Revival: The Scar, 28 Mirtul
February 06, 2022 21:38 - 7 minutes - 9.15 MBThe party finds themselves transported to The Scar, just outside of Sembia. There, they find the last beacon, and discover the Shaking Plague has come back in a big way. Just as they realize they can't destroy the last beacon without causing problems, they hear the Selgaunt earthmote float over Scardale. Approaching the city the heroes find themselves pitted against the inflicted townspeople, the ballistae from Selgaunt and the approaching shadow dragon- Griff! Just when all hope is lost, Mi...
S04E42 - Sembian Revival: The Scar, 29 Mirtul
February 06, 2022 21:38 - 7 minutes - 9.15 MBThe party finds themselves transported to The Scar, just outside of Sembia. There, they find the last beacon, and discover the Shaking Plague has come back in a big way. Just as they realize they can't destroy the last beacon without causing problems, they hear the Selgaunt earthmote float over Scardale. Approaching the city the heroes find themselves pitted against the inflicted townspeople, the ballistae from Selgaunt and the approaching shadow dragon- Griff! Just when all hope is lost, Mi...
S04E41 - Sembian Revival: Reviving Moondale, 28 Mirtul
January 30, 2022 23:58 - 10 minutes - 12.4 MBWe begin the episode with a flashback just after Mitoa received his first Harper mission. His handler speaks to him about seeking out Aldond, and "doing what is right" for Sembia. Then, we fast forward to the present, where somehow Mitoa and Aldond both emerge from the new forests of Ordulin- the wasteland caused by the Maelstrom having been eradicated by the planting of the Koril Seed. As Mitoa begins to question Aldond, a familiar black dragon shows up!
S04E40 - Sembian Revival: The Fortress and the Farm, 28 Mirtul
January 23, 2022 03:45 - 9 minutes - 10.8 MBCiran awakes to find himself in the Shadowfell. What's worse? He is in the courtyard of the Fortress of Memories. Beside him are the bodies of his friends. The Raven Queen does that "bad guy monologue" when the grace of Hanali pulls the spirits of Thaisce, Jendal, and Sonya away from the dark. They awaken and begin to be transported to Scardale. However, before they can leave, the Raven Queen leaves them with a picture of what is happening to Jendal's adopted family- Lana and Prospero. Littl...
S04E39 - Sembian Revival: The Hole of Yhaunn, 27 Mirtul
January 15, 2022 19:31 - 10 minutes - 12 MBThe party discovers that the Hole of Yhaunn is no longer just a dead magic zone. In parts of the Hole, the potency of magic is doubled! After Spitze dispatches the rest of his friends, Ciran uses "something he won in an 'Ante' game back in Westgate" to destroy Spitze. Then, Adon says a fond farewell to Ciran, by offering the grace of Lady Goldheart.
S04E38 - Sembian Revival: Being Bold with Jendal
January 10, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 15.7 MBIn this episode we get to know Steve, the man behind the monk. We also talk about Star Wars, past campaigns, and what is to come for Jendal. Enjoy.
S04E37 - Sembian Revival: Puppets of the Raven Queen, 27 Mirtul
January 02, 2022 00:18 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MBSpitzes, One of the "children" of Thera, is alone in the Hole of Yhaunn. He knows that something has happened to his mother. But his brother, Griff, reaches out after he escapes the fallout of the Koril Seed in Ordulin. The shadow dragon brothers plot their revenge on Sonya and her group. Meanwhile, in Selgaunt, The Source, Fargo, and Kaligax plot their next steps.
S04E36 - Sembian Revival: John Pruden, the Voice of Erevis Cale
December 20, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 35.2 MBIn this episode, we interview the esteemed John Pruden. He voiced our beloved Erevis Cale, Magadon Kest, and Drasek Riven in eight of the Sembia novels. We find out about his recording process, his interaction with Audible and Wizards of the Coast, and- as a special treat- he reads a snippet of "All the Sinners' Saints" (a short story published in Dragon Magazine #297).
S04E35 - Sembian Revival: Sakkors, Part 3, 27 Mirtul
December 12, 2021 20:33 - 9 minutes - 11.3 MBAfter a brief rest, the group begin talking about their next steps. Aldond appears to be out from under the influence of the Raven Queen, yet still in withdrawal from the power of his sword. The group senses some helms being slaughtered outside the walls of Sakkors, and braces for the coming of Thera (The Ravager) and her dragon, Griff. In the chaos that unfolds, the group realizes that Aldond has thrown himself into he ravine, likely in an ill-fated attempt to find his blade. Sonya shadow s...
S04E35 - Sembian Revival: Sakkors, Part 3, 27 Mirtul
December 12, 2021 20:33 - 9 minutes - 11.3 MBAfter a brief rest, the group begin talking about their next steps. Aldond appears to be out from under the influence of the Raven Queen, yet still in withdrawal from the power of his sword. The group senses some helms being slaughtered outside the walls of Sakkors, and braces for the coming of Thera (The Ravager) and her dragon, Griff. In the chaos that unfolds, the group realizes that Aldond has thrown himself into he ravine, likely in an ill-fated attempt to find his blade. Sonya shadow s...
S04E34 - Sembian Revival: Sakkors, Part 2, 26 Mirtul
November 14, 2021 03:32 - 8 minutes - 9.39 MBThe battle with Aldond is on. Ciran does some swashbuckling with Aldond and his blade, Aurumordic. Jendal rescues Thaisce from the ledge. Sonya is alive (and knocks the blade out of Aldond's hands). Thaisce uses Celestiar to dispel Aurumordic and Ciran throws the sword off of the bridge and into the ravine. Then the group ponders what to do with the defeated Lord High Governor...
S04E33 - Sembian Revival: Sakkors, Part 1, 26 Mirtul
November 07, 2021 18:21 - 7 minutes - 8.84 MBIn this pivotal episode, the party meets Aldond Talendar in the Inner Sanctum of Sakkors. The Source leave's Sonya's body for the new mythallar that Aldond and and his Shadar-kai have constructed (with the help of the Raven Queen). And just before all hell breaks loose, the mythallar teleports away to Selgaunt.
S04E32 - Sembian Revival: The Dawnpost, 26 Mirtul
October 24, 2021 22:18 - 9 minutes - 10.5 MBThe crew heads along just north of the Dawnpost from Yeven's Shrine. Eventually, they make it to the destruction that was formerly the capital- Ordulin. There they encounter the Shadar-kai, led by their leader Kaligax. When a battle ensues, Ciran's brother, Firin, comes to their rescue.
S04E31 - Sembian Revival: Upper Yeven‘s Shrine, 23 Mirtul
September 13, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 11.2 MBWith the heroes reeling from Sonya's death, the doors of Yeven's Shrine open to the upper levels. Adon brings them up to meet the caretaker of the shrine, Tassarion. Tassarion tells Ciran that he is a noble elf, son of a powerful elven woman named Yeven, who preached the "duality" of the Seldarine. The group decides that the next move should be to take Sonya's body "home" to the ruins of Sakkors - in Ordulin.
S04E30 - Sembian Revival: Lower Yeven‘s Shrine, 23 Mirtul
September 06, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 11.3 MBHaving escaped Thera in Ravager form and her dragon Griff. We learn that Ciran found an Avenorani flower and wished his way (at the suggestion of Adon) to his mother's home- Yeven's Shrine. Appearing in the underground rooms of the shrine, the crew learns that the elves used this space for grand trance experiences, and that they may not leave the space without having experienced a vision. Mitoa glimpses a vast ruined cavern with a glowing orb. Ciran appears in the "Hole" and speaks to Thera'...
S04E29 - Sembian Revival: The Legend of Dave Gross
August 02, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 39.6 MBCome chat with the author/editor of such things such as: Star Wars Insider, Amazing Stories, and Dragon Magazine. In this episode Dave Gross talks about his time at TSR, Wizards of the Coast, and Paizo Publishing. He also talks about his love of Forgotten Realms and the characters of Tamlin and Talbot Uskevren from Selgaunt. Dave Gross Official Site (see the pinned post on the order of the Radovan & the Count novels) http://frabjousdave.com Handsome Siblings https://www.netflix.com/title/8...
S04E28 - Sembian Revival: Thera and Thiasce, A House Divided
July 26, 2021 09:00 - 17 minutes - 20.6 MBJeremiah and Evelyn stopped by to chat about their characters. Join us to learn more about Thiasce and Thera.
S04E27 - Sembian Revival: Ramblecoats, 22 Mirtul
July 19, 2021 09:00 - 9 minutes - 10.3 MBThe party hopes to escape the sound of dragon wings by checking out the cave at Ramblecoats where supposedly Aldond first came across Aurumordic. But inside the cave there is a Shadow Crossing to the Shadowfell. A female voice emanates from the rift and the Raven Queen distracts everyone long enough for Thera to get a seemingly fatal blow on Sonya. When Ciran, in a mad rage, stabs Thera she begins transforming into an Avatar of Bhaal- the Ravager. Jendal pops his potion of Giant Strength and...
S04E26 - Sembian Revival: Villainy, 22 Mirtul
July 12, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 11.7 MBKaligax begins to set up a perimeter around Ordulin, expecting the party to be passing through any day. Aldond and Fargo discuss what will happen if The Source doesn't cooperate. And Thera finds out there are hidden gifts associated with being a chosen of Bhaal.
S04E026 - Sembian Revival: Villainy, 22 Mirtul
July 12, 2021 09:00 - 10 minutes - 11.7 MBKaligax begins to set up a perimeter around Ordulin, expecting the party to be passing through any day. Aldond and Fargo discuss what will happen if The Source doesn't cooperate. And Thera finds out there are hidden gifts associated with being a chosen of Bhaal.
S04E25 - Sembian Revival: Archen Vale, 22 Mirtul
July 05, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode, the characters walk north from Archenbridge to find the dark cave where Aldond found the blade Aurumordic (Chroninastis). On the way to the hamlet of Ramblecoats Jendal explains about his past as an orphan, and his first experience with an Avenorani flower. Upon finding the scary cave, they immediately need to take shelter inside (due to the sound of a circling dragon getting louder and louder.
S04E025 - Sembian Revival: Archen Vale, 22 Mirtul
July 05, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 10.2 MBIn this episode, the characters walk north from Archenbridge to find the dark cave where Aldond found the blade Aurumordic (Chroninastis). On the way to the hamlet of Ramblecoats Jendal explains about his past as an orphan, and his first experience with an Avenorani flower. Upon finding the scary cave, they immediately need to take shelter inside (due to the sound of a circling dragon getting louder and louder.
S04E24 - Sembian Revival: Archenbridge, 21 Mirtul
June 28, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 14.5 MBThe party ends their travels from Fairhaven with a pint at Archenbridge's famous tavern, The Drunken Lion. It turns out Ciran's old friend Kien runs the bar there. Kien tells the group about the day they fished all of the soldiers out of the river from the Battle of Rumblecoats. They also learn that one of the Helms who helped bring the bodies out of the River Arken still lives in town. When they visit him, they learn of a mysterious cave in Ramblecoats where Aldond possibly first came into ...
S04E23 - Sembian Revival: Writing the Multiverse with Richard Lee Byers
June 21, 2021 02:47 - 32 minutes - 36.9 MBThe author of Shattered Mask, Richard Lee Byers, sat down with us and talked this experience writing in the realm. We talked about: his chosen character in the Uskevren family (Shamur), his preferred writing practices, and his favorite hobbies.
S04E22 - Sembian Revival: Temple of Ao, 15 Mirtul
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 12 minutes - 14.2 MBAs the main characters escape from the Helms at Fairhaven, across Toril there is a Minister of Ao, named Thiasce (pronounced "Hash-Ca") that is activated from 1,000 years of waiting in owl form. The Deva learns about his past from the temple keeper, a sphinx known as Icosios. He learns of his past trauma and of his burning blade, Celestiar. Thiasce can vaguely see the party's role in securing the Tablets of Fate, and he can also see the danger they are walking into.
S04E21 - Sembian Revival: Fairhaven, 15 Mirtul
June 07, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 12.8 MBThe party is being escorted to the Corinthal Estate outside of Saerb. During the trek, it is unclear whether the Helm Commander, Fargo Pennerent, recognizes the disguised Mitoa and Sonya. The group learns that Aldond Talendar was also once a Helm, and was thought dead in a skirmish along the Daleland border, called the Battle of Rumblecoats. Upon reaching the estate, the group manages to escape. They head to Archenbridge to follow up on the details about Aldond's supposed dead, and his emerg...