ChasmQuest: an Actual Play D&D Podcast

Janessa and the Rowdy Boys finally make it out of the Forgotten Caverns and into the beautiful underground orcish city of Kaldosh. With the Resisters Manifesto in hand, they speak with King Rokeer of the Silvervein Tribe and find out just what obstacles lie ahead. From descension to ascension this episode is a wild "ride." Oh, and Eyas has another vision.  Andrew Palmer - Dungeon Master and Creato...

The Rowdy Boys get a chance to catch their breath within the Forgotten Caverns. Amidst the dwarven ruins the crew uncovers ancient stories, tales of war and dragons. The ghosts of the past still yet remain in these dark chambers. Khol-Uun finds himself face to face with a piece of his own past, and finally our boys get a chance to rest and yes, spar.  Andrew Palmer - Dungeon Master and Creator, Mi...

Now that the Rowdy Boys have entered the Forgotten Caverns, can Janessa lead them in the right direction to the Silvervein orc tribe? There are secrets and mysteries that have lain dormant for centuries in these dwarven ruins. What will the crew find? You'll hear all the excitement and creative problem solving in today's episode, "Don't Stop, It's Working!"  Andrew Palmer - Dungeon Master and Crea...

Breakfast is over! Janessa is done with your bullsh*t! Let's find the Forgotten Caverns! The Rowdy Boys make plans to reach the Silvervein orc tribe by means of the caverns beneath the Crags. The Resisters hope to make allies of the orcs, it's a long shot but will be worth it if they succeed. But the crew runs into trouble while crossing Lake Lariosa on their way to the Cragfoot entrance. Uncle Du...

After finding Lady Brit in the hinterlands of Denshire the Rowdy Boys were met with an ambush assassination attempt on the Resister's leaders. With Rory's sister Alphia there to help they quickly defeated the now vampiric Sir Quincy. Rory's past is finally catching up to him, but before they can act they are put on assignment to meet with Grunyar Duncanyon, Khol-Uun's uncle in the neutral settleme...

Family reunions can be awkward at best and traumatic at worst. Hear a bit of both in this episode (but also all the heartwarming stuff too). The Rowdy Boys have just finished ending the Blight on the Locke Islands, now it's time to go home. Mystery and adventure awaits them back in Treland, but first the crew must find Lady Brit, leader of the Resisters to King Aston (aka Ass-hat). That means Rory...

Thesla's beard! 13 spooky podcasts coming together to scare your socks off?! That's right, we teamed up with our RPG podcast friends to bring you a compelling audio drama event.  The following podcasts provided their talented vocals and helped make this epic story possible, and deserve all the ritualistic sacrifices in their names: Lucas of Ballad of the Seven Dice , Cass and Lee of The Lovelycraf...

Within the darkness of the cove, whispers of a menacing past rise with tumultuous waves. The Rowdy Boys along with Henri and Adrik seek to destroy the necrotic forces at work in Alcazar's Tomb. An old friend awaits them and feral creatures protect the secrets hidden within the cove. Can they end this blight for good? Find out today.  Dralacon is an annual convention run by our friends at the Nerd...

Row, row, row, is Celesie a friend or foe? We may never know. A mysterious castaway joins the Rowdy Boys to explore the old fort ruins of a secret monastic community. What horrors lie in wait within the compound? How can the crew end this blight on the Locke Islands? Discover that and more in the second part of Finders Weepers.  Our special guest is Cassie Clark the Game Mistress of "The Lovelycra...

The new alliance with the gnomes has brought new intel to the Stone Court. Henri Locke needs the Rowdy Boys to scope out remains of a Trelander Navy ship named "Swiftwater" that was dashed against the rocks during a storm a few weeks ago. There they find some peculiar sailors and one in particular is still amongst the living. She claims to be a researcher in search of a long lost antiquities, but...

The Kraken Gauntlet tells the seafaring tale of how the crew retrieved an ancient artifact that no one has ever written of, and yet Pirate Queen Henri Locke seems to know a lot about. It all begins with the arrival of Captain Penni of the Royal Academy of History & Sciences and her definitely not pirate crew on the Darkwater, a ship notorious for reclaiming stolen goods from the real pirates. *win...

Seeking refuge in the Stone Court at Shantytown from the blight infested jungles of the Locke Islands, the Rowdy Boys have a moment to meet the captains of Pirate Queen Henri's Moot. These old salty bastards have given Treland's Navy more trouble than any shipwrecking storm. They are a fierce, brash, and depraved lot, but one thing they do not lack is love for one another. After formal introductio...

Now that the Rowdy Boys are free of the Trelander Navy, they can safely travel the Chasm Sea to the Locke Islands where they hope to meet up with Cpt. Abram and retrieve their ship, The Naked Lady. It is the final step before returning to Treland to help the Resisters there, but what started as a pit stop quickly becomes more than than our heroes bargained for. Shantytown, the infamous pirate sett...

Although months of time, a side campaign, and a world pandemic separates last season's finale and this episode, only an hour has passed "in-game." Follow us out onto the open waters of the Chasm Sea. After fleeing the war torn Veraheim to reach the Locke Islands the Rowdy Boys discover Trelander Navy ships hot on their tail. Now that the boys have joined up with a crew of werewolves on their black...

Back in January 2018 the five of us sat down in front of microphones for the very first time. What you're about to hear was the result of that first ever recording, released from the CQ vaults and fully refurbished for you, the listener.  Andrew Palmer - Dungeon Master and Creator, Micah Jordan - Thelneous, Collin Allen - Khol-Uun, Brad Kinnison - Rory, Taylor Haydel - Eyas and Graphic Design  Sam...

Legends have been told for centuries.  Most that travel through the annals of history have heroes, villains, and lessons to be learned.  Some have warnings that you should heed...   We want you all to stay safe during the ongoing pandemic, so to help with that we've made this for you.  Hopefully this will serve as some spooky escapism and a healthy way to jumpstart your adrenaline.  Know that this...

Our heroes race after an unseen figure into the northern forest of Varna. Light is growing much darker and the air begins to feel stranger the farther they press through the trees. What lurks beyond the moonlight just may prove to be a bit more than they bargained for. But if they can pull through, they just might witness something truly magical.     Taylor Haydel - Dungeon Master, Graphic Design,...

The towns folk settle down after being saved by the ancestors. Our heroes begin to gather a bit of intel while enjoying all that the festival has to offer. Daggers go flying, pumpkins are a plenty, and one adventurer takes a moment to rock out with the local band. Then... the tension builds to an all time high...   Taylor Haydel - Dungeon Master, Graphic Design, Editor, and Music Andrew Palmer - J...

Our heroes wake up and head to the quiet pleasant town of Varna, Southwest of the Sandalwood Tribe grounds. The town is preparing for their own festival when the gang discovers that their traditions seem a bit more unusual than they are used to. A chosen young elf wants to honor his family, but what exactly does it mean... to be given as tribute?   Taylor Haydel - Dungeon Master, Graphic Design, E...

The gang survived the docks but the trouble is far from over. Can our heroes protect the city and also each other? Chiefess Lunessa may have a different plan. A wall is built, some folks get kicked, and a campfire is lit.   Taylor Haydel - Dungeon Master, Graphic Design, Editor, and Music Andrew Palmer - Janessa (Half-Orc Ranger) Jena Altstatt - Karaselvi (Wood Elf Druid) Micah Wright - Sailyn (Wo...

An interrogation is held and someone picks their nose. The crew does some investigating when the festival gets ambushed. Our heroes rush into action and find a very gruesome scene. Janessa plays Bad Cop, Selvi tells hints of her past, and Sailyn eats a cheesy tomato sandwich.  Taylor Haydel - Dungeon Master, Graphic Design, Editor, and Music Andrew Palmer - Janessa (Half-Orc Ranger) Jena Altstatt...

The crew leaves Bartholm's hut to report their findings to Chiefess Lunessa, but on the road back to Siniath, a wrecked cart blocks the path. Our heroes meet a girl and her companions who all have a special knack for chilling the spine.    Taylor Haydel - Dungeon Master, Graphic Design, Editor, and Music Andrew Palmer - Janessa (Half-Orc Ranger) Jena Altstatt - Karaselvi (Wood Elf Druid) Micah Wri...

The gang talks to a mysterious spell caster when suddenly an unexpected surprise hurls them into terror. Janessa discovers her new favorite tea, Sailyn throws a flurry of blows and bows, and Selvi speaks to some animals she will never forget. Things are getting a bit more creepy... can our heroes overcome the horrors of the night?   Taylor Haydel - Dungeon Master, Graphic Design, Editor, and Music...

Sailyn, Selvi, and Janessa have found themselves in quite the predicament. It's time to test out their skills in battle against a hand-full of some very rude thugs, but they cannot linger for too long. Then all that's left is to make their way to the marker on this mysterious map. What is waiting for them there? ...Will they even make it that far...?   Taylor Haydel - Dungeon Master, Graphic Desig...

Welcome to Siniath, an old ceremonial city on the Northern coast of Norholm. It has been 6 days since the Rowdy Boys have set sail on the Naked lady, and as they venture off to explore lands unknown, the winds in Treland begin to shift in a very peculiar way. Three new adventurers are called to the Restoration Festival in the Sandalwood Forest of Norholm. Join Janessa, Sailyn, and Karaselvi as the...