Nature Check
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsNature Check is a show where scientists play TTRPGs. Through our games, we hope to show you that scientists are real people with bawdy senses of humor and creative solutions to problems. We also hope to use our game worlds to talk about real issues in biology, ecology, environmental science, scientific research, and society.
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Episodes
The Sea Temple | Arda Episode 62
July 17, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 143 MBKae's dream leads the team to yet another temple, this time nestled beneath the mangroves on the "big island" off the west coast of Arda. They are led to the temple's doorway by a small Aarakocra child named Sqooni. Once within the temple, they discover statues, treasure, lore, and a few surprises. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Pe...
We’re on a Boat | Arda Episode 61
July 10, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 144 MBOur heroes, sans Fletcher, board the "Gaer Ladui" with Stomonel Laughshield's crew and set sail with a westerly heading. Out at sea, they receive a message from Thornburrow via the special Bag of Holding, so Nautia ventures out into the surrounding waters to gather snails and coral. During their first night on the ocean, Kae has a mysterious dream. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalis...
Next Steps | Arda Episode 60
July 03, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBThe party members make plans, both individually and as a group, as to what they think they should do next. Fletcher pursues a specific line of inquiry with his research, and the team ends the episode by discovering the mysteries at Bubble 'n Fizz after dark. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @pe...
The Crate Caper | RPGeeks Part 2
June 26, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 120 MBAfter discovering the cargo they've transported is full of disturbing goods, our 4 sailor heroes decide to set a trap for the "bad pirates" to try to discover the whole story. Will their hijinks be successful? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord Nature Check: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 RPGeeks: https://discord.gg/drsimonclark Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ali/Burrb: @Aliheartscience Shamini/Dread Hilda: @SBundell Simon/Hennig: @simonoxfphy...
Blind Contract | RPGeeks Part 1
June 19, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 137 MBCW: Child Endangerment We're taken back in time via a story told by Captain Stomonel Laughshield. A group of privateers make port and go looking for a new job for their ship. But while they secure and transport cargo for a customer, what complications will they find along the way? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord Nature Check: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 RPGeeks: https://discord.gg/drsimonclark Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ali/Burrb: @...
Dragon’s Fire | Arda Episode 59
March 20, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 131 MBWith Cedric out of commission and having a crisis of faith, the rest of the party assists several families of townsfolk as they fight a strange disease known as Dragon's Fire. It presents with a variety of symptoms, including some that are extremely concerning. Will the team be able to triage all their patients and treat them in time? And what is causing this mysterious illness? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNat...
Reckoning | Arda Episode 58
March 13, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 135 MBWe start with a science discussion about fireflies! Then we get back to the action, with our heroes running a few errands, including visiting Pops and Fluvis and having some awkward interactions at the Academy of Explorers. Cedric goes back to the Orthodox Temple of Moradin to look for guidance on processing his experiences. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemne...
Gathering Light | Arda Episode 57
March 06, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 143 MBOur heroes go on a search for fireflies - will they be able to find enough in town? And when they venture beyond the safety of the city walls, what dangers await them in the nighttime grasslands? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andre...
Clutching at Pearls | Arda Episode 56
February 13, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 138 MBThe party reunites and works on trying to find pearls so that Fletcher can cast the Identify spell to figure out what all their magic items are. Kae, Cedric, and Nautia go to visit Peder Chellew, the bookseller. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Natu...
Homecoming | Arda Episode 55
February 06, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 130 MBThe party finally return to New Sechester, albeit with some help from the Tainibrian navy. Kae spends quality time with family and friends while Fletcher, Cedric, and Nautia go to handle some business with Briffo Thornburrow and the debt they incurred to save Jay's life. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter...
Microbes and Friendship | Strange One-Shot
January 30, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 141 MBCW: Mild Gore and Body Horror Welcome back to another completely improvised TRPG session! This time, our heroes delve into a human body to perform a medical examination. What sort of adventures will they get up to? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Nichole/Silas: @choleness Morgan/Dr. Phlerb: @themorgantrail Emily/Sam: @embododd Reed/Mort: @ReedPlays and @OwnMech Channel art by S...
Birds in Hand | Arda Episode 54
January 23, 2023 13:00 - 2 hours - 135 MBOur heroes spend time in the rainforest trying to collect red parrots, then return to the beach where they parked their rowboat so long ago. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan ...
Arda Episode 53 | Fey Friends
May 02, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 116 MBThe party spends a lot of time planning how to capture the red parrots. They return to the Hnub Poov Zoov rainforest and check in with all of Nautia's fey friends, then go after the parrots. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The ...
Arda Episode 52 | The Blessed Forge
March 21, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 108 MBThe party enters the Shortgrass Clan's camp and finds a familiar face. They do some trading and hang out for a day while Cedric performs some much-needed metallurgy. Will his efforts be worth the wait? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and...
Arda Episode 51: Left in the Dust
February 14, 2022 12:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBAs the group tries in earnest to leave the desert, they fall victim to a rash of practical jokes. Who is behind all the tricks? And what will they see as they finally make their way back into the grasslands? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalis...
Arda Episode 50: The Oasis
January 03, 2022 22:00 - 2 hours - 131 MBOur heroes continue south through the desert and encounter a large monitor lizard acting strangely. Fletcher and Cedric investigate the carcass, then the group moves toward an oasis Nautia spots in the distance. What strange things will they find once they reach the oasis? And will everyone survive? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cin...
Slow and Curious 12 | Special One-Shot
December 27, 2021 17:57 - 2 hours - 161 MBWhen a group of mosses and other simple plants is suddenly gifted with sentience, how will they navigate the world? What choices will they make, and how will they use their individual skills to save their scientist? REFERENCE SECTION https://diwatamnl.itch.io/mossy-mechanics Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Nikki/DM: @beholdertonoone Ryan/Lykos: @Entemnein Ilana/Mouse: @Ilana_Tzipporah Morgan/Franklin: @themorgantrail...
Mystery of the X‘avera City Snatcher | Special One-Shot
December 20, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 144 MBAn unlikely trio investigate a building in the slums while trying to track down the person causing street people to go missing. What will they discover once they've entered the building? And what scientific horrors await them farther in? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Ali/DM: @Aliheartscience Johanna/Shea: @johannaschwrtz Nancy/Connor: @SciBugs Sheryl/NAN: @RvingNaturalist Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving...
Enigma in Exesa | Special One-Shot
December 13, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBA group of university students decide to party in the woods during finals week. But what starts out as a day with magical rum hangovers turns into a wild plane-shifting race to set their world right again. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Andrew/DM: @drew_coons and @firstwatchshow Nichole/Eris: @choleness Shriya/Gestalt: @95Shriya Emily/Nova: @emily_w_bates Simon/Penumbra: @simonoxfphys Channel art by Shery...
Arda Episode 49: Let‘s Finish This
December 06, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 102 MBThe group makes their way into the mine and has to re-navigate some of the traps they'd previously encountered. What will they find within? And what sort of solution will they devise to put an end to the noxious pollution? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The ...
Arda Episode 48 | Ehlonna‘s Seed Pouch
November 15, 2021 12:30 - 2 hours - 122 MBOur heroes return victorious to the Raptoran village, where Siw is able to tell them more about the relic they've acquired. Afterwards, they decide to retrace their steps to the mine beneath the desert where the underground river is still being polluted by Mafock's machinations. Will they successfully sneak back into the mine to finally set things right? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNatur...
Arda Episode 47: Walk of the Four Winds
November 08, 2021 12:00 - 2 hours - 108 MBThe groups journeys up the side of Belukako Chuchuro (the Evening Peak) in search of a relic from Ehlonna. Will they be able to surpass all of the obstacles in their way and find what they're searching for? And what will they see once they're at the summit? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @peter...
Arda Episode 46: We Are the Chosen
October 19, 2021 12:30 - 2 hours - 125 MBA day after the miracle, the group is trying to figure out their next moves. After some conversation with the village elders Siw and Braga, they decide to first perform the Ceremony in the temple and then embark on a quest to find a relic of the gods. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffe...
Arda Episode 45: Existential Things
October 08, 2021 13:00 - 2 hours - 111 MBHow does each member of the group react now that Cedric is back among the living? Some things stay the same, but a few things have changed. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fa...
Gull Fight at the Puffin Corral | Strange One-Shot
August 30, 2021 11:30 - 2 hours - 110 MBJoin Sheryl, Cindy, Peter, Sarah, and a special guests for a one-shot adventure where they Awaken in a Strange Place! Nelo, Ruby, Harry, and Max wake up to absolute chaos on their puffin ranch high in the mountains and realize that a group of giant birds are terrorizing the ranch. How will they combine their individual abilities, cactus juice-powered technology, and riding hummingbirds to find a solution to this problem? Enjoy this mind-blowing fully-improv Wild West-themed adventure! You ...
Arda Episode 44: Breath
August 18, 2021 12:35 - 2 hours - 105 MBWe're able to watch from two perspectives as Cedric explores the World Beyond and the party tries desperately to help him return to the Land of the Living. Will they be successful in bringing their friend back to life? And what will Cedric discover while he's on the Other Side? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpag...
Arda Episode 43: Flight
August 06, 2021 11:11 - 2 hours - 121 MBThe group leaves the mine, though not entirely without incident. They travel west across the desert and into the foothills of the mountains, but will they keep track of their prisoner? And what will they find as they journey higher into the mountains? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Andrew/Mafock: @firstwatc...
Cows on the Lam | Cow One-Shot
July 30, 2021 16:10 - 1 hour - 81.2 MBJoin Sheryl, Emily, Sarah, and a special guests for a cow-themed one-shot adventure! Moira, Colleen, and Marilyn Moonroe start the morning in their usual barn, but quickly things get complicated and the ladies plan an escape from their farm out onto the open road. What will these cows get up to while they're out and about? Enjoy this absolutely hilarious farmyard adventure! TRPG But You Get to Be a Cow was written by Adrian Lumm (@arnivold on Twitter), and you can find all of their games a...
Arda Episode 42: Hurt and Harm
July 23, 2021 14:05 - 2 hours - 106 MBWe pick up mid-combat with the mysterious dwarf in the polluting mine. How will Cedric and Fletcher fare against this foe? What will Nautia and Kae experience when they wake up? And how will this encounter be resolved? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Andrew/Mafock: @firstwatchshow ...
Arda Episode 41: We’re Always Falling
June 15, 2021 02:05 - 2 hours - 123 MBOur heroes begin to make their way through the mine beneath the desert, carefully exploring each room as they go. Along the way, they encounter a strange door and a weird puddle, then navigate along a narrow ledge covered in rubble from a landslide. Have they finally found the source of the pollution in the river downstream? What traps await them in the mine? How good will the party's choices be? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Natur...
Arda Episode 41: We're Always Falling
June 15, 2021 02:05 - 2 hours - 123 MBOur heroes begin to make their way through the mine beneath the desert, carefully exploring each room as they go. Along the way, they encounter a strange door and a weird puddle, then navigate along a narrow ledge covered in rubble from a landslide. Have they finally found the source of the pollution in the river downstream? What traps await them in the mine? How good will the party's choices be? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Natur...
Arda Episode 40: That’s Not How Birds Work
May 17, 2021 22:15 - 2 hours - 119 MB*Please forgive the audio whoopsie at the beginning! With some boons from our audience, the group manages to make their way through the dangerous desert rock maze known as the Stone Teeth. But once they reach the other side, will they be able to determine a new direction in their search for the cause of the pollution in the Cochrial (or Loj Dej) River? And what new dangers await them in this part of the desert? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us o...
Arda Episode 40: That's Not How Birds Work
May 17, 2021 22:15 - 2 hours - 119 MB*Please forgive the audio whoopsie at the beginning! With some boons from our audience, the group manages to make their way through the dangerous desert rock maze known as the Stone Teeth. But once they reach the other side, will they be able to determine a new direction in their search for the cause of the pollution in the Cochrial (or Loj Dej) River? And what new dangers await them in this part of the desert? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us o...
Arda Episode 39: Officially Friends
April 26, 2021 13:27 - 2 hours - 122 MBThe group says farewell to Rashidon and meets a pair of young Scorpionfolk scouts who give them an interesting clue that sends them in a new direction. But first, the party travels with them to the Scorpionfolk camp where they make some purchases and take a rest. Will our heroes be up to the challenge of the Stone Teeth? Or will the treacherous maze get the better of them? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sh...
Arda Episode 38: The Trials of Wind
April 04, 2021 20:31 - 2 hours - 116 MBAfter riding a slide back to the central chamber of the temple, the group is tasked to enter the door in the other side and complete another 5 rooms filled with wind-based puzzles. Will they find themselves in a sticky situation, or will they come out the other side successfully? And what did Rashidon mean Kae was supposed to learn about herself in here? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Shareef/Rashidon: @Sh...
Arda Episode 37: The Trials of Water
March 26, 2021 15:48 - 2 hours - 124 MBWith some reluctance, our heroes enter the Desert Temple and meet a mysterious figure. Kae is told she needs to pass through some trials in order to learn about who she really is. The group enters a door in one side of the temple and begins to make their way through puzzle rooms filled with water and sand. Is time on their side? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Shareef/Rashidon: @ShareefJackson Sheryl/DM: @R...
Arda Episode 36: Night Lightning
March 09, 2021 17:44 - 2 hours - 133 MBThe group spends some time in the Thri-Kreen market bartering for supplies and searching for information. After having a conversation with an old woman, Kae remembers that she had a dream directing her toward the next temple. Conveniently, Kuy is familiar with the temple in question, so the party sets out across the sand in their new direction. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Angelo/Kuy: @idigit1st Sheryl/D...
Arda Episode 35: Desert Sports
February 12, 2021 15:01 - 2 hours - 131 MBOur heroes conquer the obstacle of the canyon, then approach the encampment they'd been making their way to. They befriend a young warrior who explains his people's specialized weapons, then demonstrates his prowess in a tournament. Afterwards, the new friends play some festival games together. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Angelo/Kuy: @idigit1st Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan...
Arda Episode 34: Downs and Ups
January 22, 2021 17:00 - 3 hours - 153 MBThe group has well and truly entered the desert now. They awake in their campsite and meet some of the local wildlife. As they begin their journey northeast toward the campfires they had spotted in the distance the night before, Nautia acquires a new companion, and the party encounters an environmental hurdle they are only partially successful in passing. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNat...
Adventures in Conservation | Ten Tabletop Tales 2020
December 14, 2020 18:00 - 3 hours - 234 MBElsewhere on the planet of Lasudes, representatives from Ysgol University and the Royal Academy of Explorers team up to go on a mission of conservation and research. Will the party be able to find the quarry? Will they successfully collect the data they came for? And what perils await them on their return journey? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ellen/Fleur: @Ellen_Dalina and @BirdhouseMyst Andrew/If: @drew_coons and @firstwatch...
Arda Episode 33: Ashes
December 09, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 134 MBOur heroes are moving on from the grasslands, but they have two more encounters before they hit the desert sands. First, a wildfire bears down on them, and they get intel from some local goblins. Then, they are accosted by a pair of large insectoid monsters. Following visions from both their eyes and their dreams, where will they go next? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/...
Arda Episode 32: Trials
December 01, 2020 15:56 - 2 hours - 136 MBThe players complete a series of three ecology-themed puzzles in order to open the massive stone doors to the ceremony room. They have some trouble completing the ceremony this time, and afterwards have an encounter with a strange being that leaves the party shattered. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Chann...
The Dance of the Bumblekits | Wyldrvir One-Shot
November 22, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 92.1 MBJoin Sheryl, Ryan, and three special guests for a special World of Wyldrvir one-shot adventure! Amalthea, Heulwen, Bel, and Zeeker are given a task at the ranger station in the forest just outside of Torin. A group of 5 bumblekits have gone missing from their home farm! The group must navigate the forest before nightfall, withstand wild magic effects, and subdue various creatures in order to succeed in their quest to return all of the bumblekits safely to their home. REFERENCE SECTION Foll...
Arda Episode 31: Sights Unseen
November 16, 2020 14:00 - 2 hours - 122 MBThe PCs explore several rooms and corridors of the dungeon crawl, including a library, a kitchen, and some bed chambers. The are unable to enter one room after enduring a strange attack. And in another, they uncover an strange clue. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalis...
Burn Episode 13: Moss Be Time To Leave
November 11, 2020 17:00 - 2 hours - 124 MBDisclaimer: Around the halfway point in this episode, we get into a discussion about things having to do with chromosomes. We just want to remind everyone that both biological sex and gender are on spectrums rather than being binarily defined. Welcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! Our four main characters participate in a journey to explore another subterranean city. However, once they arrive, they discover that it appears to be abandoned, and must r...
The Mask of Kudila | Wagadu Chronicles One-Shot
November 06, 2020 22:24 - 2 hours - 130 MBJoin Sheryl, Peter, and two special guests for a special Afrofantasy one-shot adventure! Ifani, Caali, and Jadis fall from the Upper Realms into Wagadu, where they must immediately navigate relations with both Ancestors and the human inhabitants. The group is sent on a not-so-dangerous (but actually dangerous) mission to retrieve the mask of a Spirit, but encounter more trouble along the way than they may have bargained for. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNatur...
Arda Episode 30: Poor Wandering One
October 29, 2020 00:00 - 2 hours - 143 MBOur heroes spend a day resting and securing food supplies for their trek into the desert to the north. But late at night, Cedric and Lucanus spot something that sends the entire group on a side track... REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist The Arda Campaign is uno...
Arda Episode 29: Grass Travels
October 17, 2020 02:15 - 2 hours - 115 MBThe group gathers some supplies in the town of Flos Agri before heading back out into the grasslands and north in the direction they assume the underground river is flowing from. We spend some time debating how the Silence spell works, and much more time talking about food... REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Channel art by Sheryl/T...
Burn Episode 12: Don't Suck & Don't Die
October 13, 2020 19:00 - 2 hours - 119 MBWelcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! As the world continues to warm with the return of the sun, more trading caravans begin arriving in the Homeland. How will the Families respond to these newcomers? And will they plan to go on an adventure? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Jareth/GM: @maeamian Sheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Shepherds of the Cave/Charon: @petercoffey Jordan/The Institute/Lissa: @Jo...
Arda Episode 28: Cabbage Patch Adventurers
October 11, 2020 02:17 - 2 hours - 123 MBTulip plays host to our heroes as they continue to explore the Murium village of Flos Agri. Will they destroy private property? Meet some delightful NPCs? Explain who they are twelve times? Guess you'll just have to watch to find out. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Nikki/Tulip: @beholdertonoone Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Na...