The Medusa's Cascade

Hey everyone, welcome to the third Divergent Paths cut scene. The title pretty much explains the subject matter of this particular scene, so we won't go into it here. However, this is a place that has really only been mentioned in Across the Planes during the Nakoroa episode. While the party hasn't yet been to Iwi, things are still happening there. The party doesn't know this information, but now...

Arguile and Shanks begin to tail the suspicious person and eventually close in on them. They find out that this person is a Palenguard named the Tinkerer and is in league with the Journeyman. They are tracking an alternate of one of their party members, whom they suspect is Salix. As information is exchanged, the two are suddenly bombarded with the sounds of something very familiar. For Arguile, i...

Plans in Motion Ch. 16 When we last were with our adventurers, they surveyed the area where the machine was and took stock of what they found. There were remnants of a fight that transpired, and based on the dome's disappearance, they surmised that the machine was temporarily out of commission. There was some back and forth on whether or not to leave a way to access the machine, but they concluded...

Plans in Motion Ch. 15 The team is led by their animal guide to the beginning of the dome. Initially, they come across a deserted town and plants shaped like Grippli. They begin to investigate and try to assess what happened here. They are uncertain of how much time they have before any strange occurrences happen to them, but realize that the dome has dropped. The barrier that was distorting the l...

In the northern reaches of the majestic island, Skoaque lies the city of Nakoroa, a shining metropolis nicknamed "The Beacon of the North." Nakoroa is a marvel of architecture, combining breathtaking, magical constructs and efficient engineering, all infused with the spirit of the Weave. In the seventh episode of Across the Planes, Tom, Joe (Arguile), and Hutch (Shanks) discuss and come up with th...

We start the last recap with the party collectively searching for answers to how the Constable got the drop on them. Were they tracked by magical means? Shanks and Arguile spoke with Elrin about this and the name Arioch. Meanwhile, a figure approached the group, a Kalashtar woman named Voyas, who told the group she was led to them by the Daughter of the Flame. The party cautiously accepts her and...

Plans in Motion Ch. 14 Let’s take a trip. No, but seriously, let’s take a trip. Galahad, Arguile, Zechs, Salix, and eventually Shanks all take a drug-induced trip for varying reasons. Some seek clarity, while others seek resolution and confirmation. For some, they got what they were looking for, comfort in the gods or their decisions. For some, however, they got more questions than they did answer...

Plans in Motion Ch. 13 As the group ventures closer to the machine, they decide to make camp for the night. During this time, they split their watch with Shanks and Arguile taking the first watch. Their conversation deals with mistakes and how they deal with them, learn from them, and how they respond to those who continue to make the same mistakes over and over again. They talk briefly about thei...

Plans in Motion Ch. 12 The party, given recent events, decides to use Zechs’ conjure animal spells to become familiar with aerial battle. Shanks spends some more time thinking about the information he received from Hoshino’s legend lore spell. Quon and the party exchange updates about what they should expect upon arriving on the Isles. However, what they see is a situation far beyond what they cou...

In the center of Granzia, like a spine jutting from the ground, is the mountain range known as Terran Ridge. Here is where the 5 main Goliath Clans reside and hold dominion. In the sixth episode of Across the Planes, Tom, Law (Zechs), and Tone (Galahad) discuss and come up with the lore surrounding Terran Ridge. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss the culture, religion, industry, and...

We pick up just after: As they enter a scrapyard of gargantuan metal Warforged, the party is greeted by a powder blue female Tiefling bard, who has been expecting them. Three other figures appear: a female Aasimar Paladin, a male Loxodon Cleric, and The Constable, who informs them that he just wants Thai. Memories of their first introduction to Strahd, the night they lost Ireena flash, and the gro...

Plans in Motion Ch. 11 We start with Zechs checking in on Shanks and having a heart-to-heart about what their future holds and the guilt they both carry for things in their lives up to this point. Salix reaches out to the Daughter of the Void for some insight and confirmation that they’re deserving of the gifts they received. Zechs takes a moment to reach out to Qho, Kivela, and Cenari, who all ha...

Plans in Motion Ch. 10 We find the party in the aftermath of their fight. Everyone is taking stock of the damage sustained and the repairs needed to the airship. Shanks gets the full backstory on why Salix has major issues with dragons and their kind. It’s a tale of love, betrayal, and more. It paints a picture of just why something so simple as having the bow they carry unnerves them. Arguile spe...

Hey everyone, and welcome to the second Divergent Paths cut scene. This particular scene focuses on Torbera, the Harengon Blacksmith from Nymora. The party interacted with them on several occasions, including the first time they made their way to the city before the Web of Fate arc and more recently before they headed out toward the Glasmeda Isles. This scene, like the others that will follow, wil...

On the last arc recap, we find our group in various areas of Granz City. Galahad and Arguile take Kyver to a brothel, Zechs takes a walk down memory lane with Duo, Shanks has a game of dragon chess with Osamu, while Glad and Cereius catch up with Argo. If only things could be so simple. Kyver is kidnapped, Shanks is shot at, and the group finds the remains of some of the Tell-Tale Guild and one of...

Plans in Motion Ch. 9 We pick back up in the midst of the party, fighting the blue dragon and storm elementals. Galahad has now attached himself to the dragon, who has begun to dive bomb at top speed. Meanwhile, Arguile gets knocked off the airship, and Zechs sends Duo immediately after him. Galahad, being strapped to the dragon, begins to unleash divine punishment, eventually killing the dragon....

Plans in Motion Ch. 8 The party continues its journey on the skyship. Galahad makes a new friend in the form of a fairy dragon and arranges a new deal with the ship’s captain regarding Zechs’ new art project. On the horizon, the clouds begin to gather, and lightning begins to crack. They are in for a fight with a blue dragon! As they prepare as best as they can, Galahad confirms that this is someh...

Hey everyone, and welcome to the first Divergent Paths cut scene. This particular character has only appeared once in the podcast thus far, in Episode 65, Entrapment . We will keep the details sparse, but suffice it to say that they play an important role in the overall story moving forward. We hope you enjoy this and the several other scenes in development. Written and Read by Thomas Lapierre III...

The separated party makes each move back to the same goal: stopping the Constable. The majority of the party heads to Belrondis, where Zechs is debriefed and asks for help with the planes colliding. The guild members tell him to take it up with the old man. Glad has a meaningful vision of her god, The Protector, regarding beings known as the Daughters of Creation. She also makes the journey to the...

Plans in Motion Ch. 7 The group makes its final preparations for the next leg of its journey. Shanks and Salix continue tweaking the Elven Speed, making the most of their time on this long trek. Hoshino performs the spell “Legend Lore” with the group for Arguile’s “Guardian’s Rapier”. “The Guardian's Rapier is a rose of thorns, once held by Ÿbo, who plucked it from the heart of her people's betray...

Plans in Motion Ch. 6 Last time we saw our heroes finishing their night of relaxation with a show from the bard, Rosco. While the majority of the group talks and drinks with the bard, we find Zechs sitting towards the front of the venue, lost in thought. A heartfelt conversation is had between Zechs and Hoshino, and afterward, the group splits and sees where the night takes them. That evening, Hos...

Plans in Motion Ch. 5 Despite his better judgment, we learn that Argo has gone off to see his old friend and ally Antonius. The group also deals with the ramifications of their seemingly harmless prank with Shanks. It’s revealed that Shanks has been struggling with his mental state for quite some years, and it all came to the surface with the party over breakfast. After a long exchange between Sha...

In the southern reaches of Iwi, off the coast of Ecra, sits the small chain of islands called the Rowly Keys. Home to the descendants of Dwarves, Halflings, and Gnomes alike, this obscure set of islands has a strange history. In the fifth episode of Across the Planes, Tom, Frim (Hoshino/Bosco), and Ty (Thai/Voyas) discuss and come up with the lore surrounding the Rowly Keys. Over the course of the...

After a hard-fought battle against Strahd von Zarovich and narrowly claiming victory, the party splinters. The majority of the party: Arguile, Cereius, Kyver, Galahad, and Zechs return Argon's skull, fight Baba Lysaga, retrieve Galahad's armor, and head toward Belrondis. They seek the aid of the Shuffle Guild, Zech's found family. Meanwhile, Shanks goes on a journey of discovery as he meets the en...

Plans in Motion Ch. 4 The party finds their time in Nymora very reminiscent of their time in Granz City just after their defeat of Strahd. There is a lot of planning for the next stages. There are a lot of revelries. Some pranks and lots of drinking were involved. The party splits up, and while half go shopping for ways to improve Shanks’ elven speed, the other half looks to acquire an airship for...