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The War Council convenes to plan the journey to the Abyss! With Tenebrous in their sights, the party travels across planes to the Abyss ready to do their part.    Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! And a big thank you to Adam for editing this episode, and Jane for selecting the music. Want access to behind the scenes content, unreleased o...

Scriv and Akiva’s rift comes to a head, and Nissa works to mend fences. The part gets to work preparing for the confrontation with Tenebrous and Valen returns!   Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! And a big thank you to Adam for editing this episode, and Jane for selecting the music. Want access to behind the scenes content, unreleased ou...

Nissa has a hard time shaking her past, as the party goes to deal with Sadon and Kendrall, the sinister Whispered Ones. While Nissa and Belinda spring into action, Scriv and Akiva take a stealthier approach to following their target.   Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! And a big thank you to Adam for editing this episode, and Jane for se...

Rumble Squad enters the Champion’s lands, prepared for the dangers ahead. What they find surprises them, and they all spring into action to deal with a returning threat!   Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! Want access to behind the scenes content, unreleased outtakes, and adding to the story? We would be thrilled if you support us on Pat...

The party plans a stakeout to capture and interrogate a powerful member of the Whispered Ones. Akiva takes on a new identity and performs a show based on the dreaded Giddy Jogger Troll, and Nissa takes advantage of some of her shady contacts who can help.   Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! And a big thank you to Adam for editing this ep...

The party makes a new friend at the monastery and learns more about some well-known figures. After returning to Orinthal, Belinda checks in with her contact, and Nissa takes Scriv and Akiva with her to talk to the Shadow Wolves. Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! And a big thank you to Adam for editing this episode, and Jane for selecting...

Scriv spars with his mentor and learns more about who he might be. The rest of the party tours the monastery and learns more about the attack that happened 150 years before. The Grandmaster Syldan name drops some well-known adventures and offers aid in the fight against Tenebrous.   Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! And a big thank you t...

Partying with the orcs leads to an inevitable drinking contest with the Ancestral Heart. With closing the portal as their quest, they try to learn all they can to prepare for the fight ahead. Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! Want access to behind the scenes content, unreleased outtakes, and adding to the story? We would be thrilled if y...

We answer your questions and bring you up to speed on the Serviceable Plots and Rumble Squad parties in our campaign! Tony, Bethany, Nick, Chris, and Adam share some behind the scenes shenanigans and laugh at each other’s past misfortunes. Haven’t caught up on both campaigns so far? We have a full recap of Rumble Squad episodes 27-30 and Serviceable Plots episodes 31-40. Special thanks to our Patr...

Akiva puts his life in Belinda’s hands, while Scriv goes to see what Bai Agosto wants from him. The party compares notes to figure out what the sinister Whispered Ones might be up to, before heading to the monastery of Qacaos to look up an old friend.   Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! And a big thank you to Adam for editing this episod...

Nissa and Akiva question their new agreement with the mysterious fey, Bai Agosto. Belinda and Scriv make the crucial decision to get Scriv a new haircut and learn some crucial information along the way.   Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! And a big thank you to Adam for editing this episode, and Jane for selecting the music. Want access...

Akiva flashes back to his first memories on the material plane. Nissa leads the way to fabled home of the mysterious fey, Bai Agosto. Belinda and Scriv return to Xalvador's shop to bargain for the plans they recovered.   Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! And a big thank you to Adam for editing this episode, and Jane for selecting the mus...

The Ancestral Heart meets with Rumble Squad and gives them a chance to prove their worth.   Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! Want access to behind the scenes content, unreleased outtakes, and adding to the story? We would be thrilled if you support us on Patreon! Thanks to Mike for editing this episode! Twitter: @RulesAsWritten Email: d...

Belinda has a private conversation with an old acquaintance to make a deal. Scriv and Akiva deal with the fallout from the night’s adventures, while Nissa finds that her contact in the Shadow Wolves is missing.   Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! And a big thank you to Adam for editing this episode. Want access to behind the scenes conte...

“Pulp adventure with noir intrigue.” We review the new Eberron campaign setting and adventure book from Wizards of the Coast about a world that needs heroes, but the stories don’t always end happily.  We are joined by our friends and DnD RAW cast members, Nick Ducharme , and Mike, @Valranoth , to talk about their thoughts on the new Eberron book. Additional notes from Mike: All dragonmarks manifes...

After the Shadow Wolf attack, the party tries to figure out who might be trying to kill them. After meeting with Darvin to discuss the abyssal threat, Scriv and Akiva decide to venture into the streets for a surprise.   Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! And a big thank you to Adam for editing this episode. Want access to behind the scene...

Rumble Squad tries to make some new fluffy friends in a burrow. Moving through the intimidating territory of the Ancestral Heart, the party keeps their wits about them. Elean beast shapes to cause a creative distraction! Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! Want access to behind the scenes content, unreleased outtakes, and adding to the sto...

With Mandeville in ruins behind them, the party heads for Orinthal with the vital tuning fork to defeat Tenebrous. Nissa shares a bit more about her view of the deities. A sudden ambush in Orinthal leaves Scriv questioning everything.  Contact Us Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! Want access to behind the scenes content, unreleased outta...

The cultists are in pursuit as Akiva, Belinda, Nissa, and Scriv make their daring escape through Mandeville! Akiva discovers a new power, while Scriv charges ahead to warn the town of the impending undead invasion.  Creator Corner Today we are highlighting one of our favorite creators, Jeremy Kleinhans, dungeon master of the Midnight Kingdoms podcast. We knew Jeremy and were proud to call him our...

Belinda and Akiva double down while infiltrating the cult, doing whatever it takes to rescue Nissa’s sister Eryn. Scriv and Nissa put their lives on the line to acquire the abyssal tuning fork. Things get out of control as the party tries to escape the clutches of the cultists!   Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! Want access to behind th...

Rumble Squad tries to decide who they can trust before requesting an audience with the Lady of Spirits. A game leads to new information from the mysterious guardian, and the party begins their travels through the lands of the Ancestral Heart.   Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! Want access to behind the scenes content, unreleased outtake...

We analyze the new Class Feature Variants released by Wizards of the Coast as Unearthed Arcana (UA). This playtest material provides variants to replace or enhance a class’s normal features, expanding on the abilities for all classes. There is a ton of material in this UA, so we highly recommend downloading the PDF and checking it out for yourself. If you aren’t familiar with Unearthed Arcana, che...

The team hatches a plan to infiltrate the cult by deceiving the intimidating goliath, Wolfhunter. Scriv and Nissa rogue it up in the cult’s library, while Belinda and Akiva continue to double down on their lie, no matter the cost.   Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Johnny Torres for serving as producer on this episode! Want access to behind the scenes content, unreleased outtakes, and addin...

Scriv, Belinda, and Akiva arrive in Mandeville to get the low down on their job, retrieving a mysterious tuning fork. They find a new ally in Nissa as she shares her information on the sinister cult and the team forms a plan to rescue Eryn.   Special thanks to our Patreon Supporters Matt Fry and Johnny Torres for serving as producers on this episode! Want access to behind the scenes content, unrel...

Nissa begins her next job in Mandeville where things get very troubling. Rumble Squad and Pummel Patrol finish their inspection of the vault of Neverhelm and discover a room that holds the terrible secrets to the city’s power.   Special thanks to our Patreon supporters Matt Fry and Johnny Torres for serving as a Producer on this episode!    Thanks to Adam for editing this episode! Join the DnD RAW...