Inspirational Crits

Content warnings are below the episode description. Selaya has challenged the ancient lich Thelia and she doesn't intend on pulling any punches. Will the party make it out of the tunnels alive or is this the end of their adventuring? Either way, Thelia plans to teach them all a valuable and painful lesson. Or: Selaya fucked around, it's time for her to find out. Content Warnings: mentions of death...

Content warnings are below the episode description. The group deals with the backlash of the visits from Thelia in their dreams before they embark on the trip through the mountain tunnels to Evereska. Before they can make it out into the city they are stopped by a familiar face. Or: SECRET TUNNEL! SECRET TUNNEL! THROUGH THE MOUNTIAN! You won’t like what’s at the end! Content Warnings: mentions of...

Content warnings are below the episode description.   The party finds themselves at the mercy of Mircea’s hospitality and each of them receives a first-hand experience of what his powers can truly do. Back in their own home, they divvy up rooms for the members of the group who have yet to see the house before laying down for bed, but it’s not all pleasant dreams and restful sleep for some of...

Content warnings below the episode description. The party continues their rounds of the various shops in Whitefair, checking our some armour, eating some sweets, trading some jewelry, and last but not least meeting again; and for some members of the group for the first time; a next door neighbour. Or: The team builds an air force. Content Warnings: mentions of death, murder, explicit descriptions...

Content warnings below the episode description. The crew makes there way from Falros’s tower to the orphanage so Selaya can at last meet with her birth mother, which leads to a bit of an awkward situation for Selaya and an entertaining one for Viktor. The group then makes their way to Dragonfire Candles and learns that there’s more than one way to burn a candle. Or: Viktor has an existential crisi...

Content warnings below the episode description. The Vettenari’s open their home for guests for the first time in over 6 months and it just so happens to be for a group of Zhents, and to meet Julia’s girlfriends parents. Attention! This is just a synopsis episode. The original recording did not save. We are so sorry! Content Warnings: mentions of death, murder, child harm/ death, sex/genitalia http...

Content warnings below the episode description. Our heroic group keeps a very close eye on Rook before getting in contact with Casvius, where they learn an interesting fact about the two’s history with one another. Trade offers are made and an invitation for dinner at the Vettenari estate extended. Or: Travok and Charlee have too much fun with a human etch-a-sketch. Content Warnings: mentions of d...

Content warnings are below the episode description. The party makes quick work of Zeerith's hideout, but not before Charlee has to remind them that they are indeed the good guys and should act like it. Back at the Vettenari Estate, the group has some choices to make. Or: The Vettenari's are angry, not stupid. Content Warnings: death, murder, body mutilation, drugs/drug abuse, smoking, sex

Content warnings below the episode description. Episode 20 Part 2 The Dangers of FaithThe crew succeeds in their invasion of Zeerith’s hideout and does their part to (attempt) to change some Zhents paths in life. And as they say, to the victors go the spoils, but are they prepared for the darker secrets that this underground shelter holds? Or: Akta finds some dope new jewelry. Content warnings: me...

Content warnings below the episode description. The party teaches Zeerith and his goons a particularly hard lesson in how to fight crazy. The group is outnumbered by the zhents, but who’s really stuck between a rock and a hard place? Content Warnings: mentions of murder, explicit descriptions of mutilation/death, drugs/drug abuse, smoking, sex. https://twitter.com/InspireCrits https://www.facebook...

Content warnings below the episode description. The group makes their way down into Zeerith’s hideout, not so stealthily. After a short but tense standoff, Zeerith shows himself and Viktor does what he does best; talks his way into a beneficial position. Content Warnings: mentions of murder, death, and sex https://twitter.com/InspireCrits https://www.facebook.com/InspirationalCrits/ https://www.in...

The party teleports to Baldur's Gate and starts their search for Zeerith. With some help from Charlee's changeling abilities, they manage to locate his hideout, but will they be able to find their way in unnoticed? Content Warnings: mentions of genitalia, mentions of murder https://twitter.com/InspireCrits https://www.facebook.com/InspirationalCrits/ https://www.instagram.com/inspirationalcrits/ h...

Content warnings below the episode description. Revelations abound as Julia confronts her family about her own truth, with Viktor and the others standing behind her. Viktor brushes us on some family history and Charlee finally opens the first letter her mother wrote her over 10 years ago. Goodbyes are said and Viktor presents his newest spell to the group, simultaneously introducing Jarkris to a p...

Content warnings below the episode description. The party finishes up at the Lust of the Dragon and makes their way back to the Vettenari estate where Julia is safely returned home and Viktor has a well overdue conversation with his father. Or: Vettenari Family Therapy. Content Warnings: mentions of murder https://twitter.com/InspireCrits https://www.facebook.com/InspirationalCrits/ https://www.in...

The group has some final conversations with King Zaor before he leaves with the crew of the Windgrace, minus one first mate for the time being, before striking up conversations with Maxwell, Travis, and Casvius. Things seem on the up and up, but can the party really trust the Zhentarim agents? Or: Local paladin starts the road to recovery from childhood trauma. Content Warnings: mentions of death,...

Content warnings below the episode description. Our party finally meets the most powerful member of the Zhentarim, their leader, The Voice. After some information gathering from Jakob, the group sends him on his way but not before Selaya gathers some information of her own from the elder Vettenari. Or: The DM steals NPCs from another DM to use against him. Content Warnings: mentions of death, murd...

After the tragic events of the Gala, the group makes their way back to the Queen’s Ransom at the behest of Casvius. They are reunited with Charlee before Casvius presents Viktor, Jarkris, and Selaya with traumatizing, but welcome gifts. Then they have to deal with the Mirror. Life-altering decisions are made, but does everyone make the right choice? Or: Happy Gala Night! Your presents are tears an...

Content Warnings: mentions of murder In this episode, we do a bit of a rewind as we go through exactly what transpired at the Annual Waterdeep Midwinter Gala. The party members have some chats, do a bit of dancing, bid on some items in the auction, and learn some interesting information. Or: So there we were, on the balcony of Castle Waterdeep, Viktor’s uncle lying on the floor, and a gala going o...

Content Warnings: mentions of death With clothes prepared for the Gala, the party turns in for a night of rest, or at least they would if Viktor didn't receive an odd visitor just before bedtime. With game-changing information in hand the group attends the Gala the next night where things don't exactly go as planned, but with this group do they really ever go as planned? Or: Never trust the DM whe...

Ep 13 Into the Den of Vipers After a very eventful night, Akta wakes to a not-so-pleasant surprise from her past that she decides to face alone. As the rest of the group heads off to search for her, they find themselves walking into what any sane person would see as imminent danger. What awaits them in the lair of the Zhentarim? Or: Don’t go off on your own, it makes Charlee angry. You wouldn’t li...

The group parties it up at the Honorable Knight to celebrate the double engagement but it is quickly overshadowed by the impending reunions that several of their party members have yet to face. Or: The DM won’t let the players get away without emotional damage, not even for one session. https://twitter.com/InspireCrits https://www.facebook.com/InspirationalCrits/ https://www.youtube.com/c/Geekinox...

Change is in the air for the party as everyone becomes accustomed to the city of Waterdeep. Viktor does some much-needed catching up with his family. Jarkris rushes to the docks with the rest of the party to find the Windgrace, while Viktor and Charlee return to Charlee's childhood home and have a sentimental conversation. Or: It's not fair, the DM isn't supposed to be the one crying! https://www....

The party returns to The Last Place to confront Nathanial, but they don't exactly get the reaction they expected. With Cabal's Ruin in their possession, Selaya teleports them to the city of Waterdeep. Viktor, Charlee, and Akta now have to deal with the emotions that returning home after a long absence brings. Or: Don't worry, they're fine. Emotional trauma builds character. https://www.facebook.co...

Content Warnings: mentions of murder, suicide, and child death. The party faces off against the violent spirits of Valentyne Manor. Or: Travok's hammer doesn't like it when you separate families. https://www.facebook.com/InspirationalCrits/ https://twitter.com/InspireCrits https://www.youtube.com/c/Geekinox You can find information on the Last Place here: https://www.dmsguild.com/product/267527/Ex...

Content Warnings: mentions of murder, suicide, and child death. The group finds themselves among the dead on the grounds of the Valentyne Manor, and soon learns that there is more to the place than meets the eye. Can they lay the spirits to rest, or will they join them in eternal unrest? Or: Spooky ghosts are spooky and Charlee will be friends with all of them. It's kind of her thing... https://ww...