D&D & TV

At the conclusion of Season One of Motherland: Fort Salem, Jeremy and Elyse discuss what a Motherland RPG would look like, what they adored about the show, and the burning question - is Jeremy now on Team Raella? Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"After Raelle, Abigail and Tally graduate from basic training, Abigail becomes desperate to prove her unit belongs. Alder eyes the unit for a rescue mission. Anacostia and Scylla find common ground." Episode 10 - graduation, revelations, and villain motivations Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

"In the aftermath of Citydrop, the unit comes closer together, while their distrust of Alder grows. Abigail is faced with eulogizing a fallen soldier, while Tally learns something new about Gerit. Anacostia grants one last favour to Scylla." Episode 9: political machinations, grief, and funerals in RPGs. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu Hosted...

"The witches' training culminates at City Drop, their final training exercise. Devastating secrets come to light, splintering the unit and forcing Tally to question her blind trust. A looming Spree threat changes the course of the cadets' lives." Episode 8 - an exercise becomes real combat, changing faces, and magical illnesses. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is...

"Abigail forges a connection with Adil, a new visitor to base camp, and pushes a devastated Raelle to help him save a life. Tally uses Gerit as a distraction from her increasingly burdensome secrets. Anacostia probes into Scylla's past." Episode 7 - new connections, secrets, and mind-reading magic. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu Hosted on Aca...

"Abigail has to come to terms with her vulnerability in the aftermath of a horrific event. Tally struggles with being supportive while also keeping a secret from her unit. Raelle takes extreme measures to connect with Scylla." Episode 6 - dealing with trauma in different ways, a new plotline, and ways of naming characters. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is availa...

"The unit travels off base for the high society wedding of Abigail's cousin. Raelle throws herself into her relationship with Scylla, who, unbeknownst to Raelle, faces an impossible choice. Abigail becomes disillusioned with her privilege while amongst the notable Bellweather line. And Tally gets hit with two life-altering revelations that change the very fabric of the unit."   Episode 5 - an impo...

"The base celebrates Beltane despite a potential threat. Tally and Gerit's connection grows while Abigail finds strength in competition. Raelle is haunted by tragedy and cannot get answers from the evasive Scylla." Episode 4 - the fallout from a death (murder), a sex party, and magic items created for individuals Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hul...

"On the eve of Beltane, male witches arrive at Fort Salem. Raelle learns more about Scylla's past. Alder leads an international military council of witches and is startled by a new crisis." Episode 3 - mud wrestling, military meetings, and history lessons Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu and Disney+ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

"The unit travels to Salem Town for an annual witch celebration, but an unexpected disturbance throws the proceedings into chaos." Episode 2 - Abigail's nemesis, Tally is sad, and how to provide exposition to adventurers Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Set in an alternate America where witches ended their persecution over 300 years ago by cutting a deal with the burgeoning government to fight for their country." Episode 1 - a new beginning, the power of three, and cool magic ideas!   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Motherland: Fort Salem is available on Hulu Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This was supposed to be an overview of Season One of Invincible and a discussion of superhero RPGs, but Jeremy messed up the recording, so here's his apology and short message.   Music provided by jorik basov on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Mark must prove he's become the hero he's always wanted to be by stopping an unstoppable force." Episode 8 - a very visceral finale, we make a decision on Nolan, and the terror of boss battles.   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Feeling lost and confused, Mark looks for advice from Eve. At the same time, everyone's looking for him." Episode 7 - the truth comes out, the ship of Theseus, and cool ways to use simulacrum.   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Mark joins William and Amber on a campus visit to Upstate University, hoping to discover a new future for himself. Debbie makes her own disturbing discovery." Episode 6 - We remember that Will exists, whether horror has the same impact in animation as in live action, and red herrings!   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

"Feeling confident in his new abilities, Mark risks a team-up with a local villain to take down a crime lord, while simultaneously juggling school and a new relationship." A villain with auto-tune, a stone man with a heart, and one of our hosts does not approve of Mark's shenanigans. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

"It's two firsts for Mark: a first date and a first trip to another planet. At the same time, Nolan and Debbie revisit their own first vacation together." Episode 4 - We struggle to stay focused. Mysteries deepen, as does a distaste for Nolan, and we say farewell to a great demon. Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

"Mark has to cut a study date short to help save Mount Rushmore from a crazed scientist." Episode 3 - Mark gets a date, a new super-hero team, the most anime battle ever, and a villains' escape.   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"With his father out of action, Mark struggles to defend the city against an interdimensional invasion, joining forces with a team of teenage superheroes." Episode 2 - with an awesome alien, planet-wide destruction, a character we love to loathe, and another we always love.   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

"When Mark Grayson finally inherits powers from his superhero father, it's a dream come true. But there's more to being a hero than just choosing a name and costume." Episode 1 - in which we wax lyrical about a moustache, touch on domestic violence, and discuss ways to start a campaign.   Music provided by astrofreq on pixabay.com Invincible is available on Prime Video Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

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