Dungeons & Drama

The D'artagnans put their heads together and conclude that what ails Athena cannot be cured medicinally; Tosh has a stroke of genius and uses a trait of Cruentus in an unusual way. The group makes their way to Solace only to learn that Dona is no longer there. Plans are rearranged to include gaining access to the palace, which puts Río in a precarious position. Athena and Tosh stay put to touc...

The true identity of the Cadaver Collector is revealed. Tosh recognizes something odd about the pipes. The D'artagnans take stock of their allies and plan their next moves. Río is ready to go home, but Diego has another plan. An important discovery is made about the pollution coming from the factory and Athena can't seem to get well. Another vision about the Titans.

What really happened when Vivienne and Seraide came to Alin's aid in Y34.

Following Diego's lead, the D'artagnans face off against a Cadaver Collector before reaching a horrifying realization. Athena uses her gift to obtain answers. Río mollifies Diego, who sees another echo from Agis. The group finds themselves in a familiar location.

The D'artagnans work together to bring down the Steel Predator with aid from Dianne. Diego sees another echo from Agis. Something very wrong is happening here.

Ríona and Diego make their way down the mine with Dianne. Tosh "saves Athena's ass". Dianne gives more information about what happened the last time Ardere allowed outsiders in. Diego and Río fervidly disagree about the role Dianne should play moving forward. The D'artagnans are finally reunited, but the tunnels aren't vacant.

Athena connects with ancient history. Tosh makes a discovery. Ríona reaches out to no avail. Diego and Río make plans to help their missing friends, but not without assistance and insight from Dona first.

Athena tries to get to the bottom of what underhanded happenings are occuring in Pendings. Niam tries to resign but Río won't stand for it. Diego gets familiar with the Guard Drake. Tosh sneaks around the Second Step where suspicions are confirmed. Athena is discovered but somehow remains in complete control of the situation.

Theories, jokes, and insights fly during our post-session discussions—and hear Callan cheekily drop hints about the 10-year jump well before it happens in-game! Here's a chronological medley of table talk from 2022.

Athena investigates suspicious scrolls at Pendings. Diego gets himself a meeting with the boss. Backed into a corner, Tosh fakes his own death. Ríona garners the attention of Dona Ironfist. Diego uncovers more of what happened with Alin before being enlisted to help oversee a new clutch of guard drakes. 

Tosh and Diego’s escapade at the bar continues. Diego successfully retrieves his prize. Tosh has his first meeting with a potential buyer where he may have overplayed his hand. Ríona is brought to the second step for a job in Solace where a reputable Ironfist makes an appearance.

Athena studies dwarven law at Pendings and earns one demerit in a fortnight. Tosh investigates a kerfuffle at the lift and receives a warning from Alastair. Río acquiesces to life with Misnyl, and tries to make the best of her situation. Diego creates a better way to shovel manure. Unsatisfied with the (lack of) progress they're making, Diego and Tosh make a bold play to acquire Parsimu ale.

Diego enlists Dianne’s help in getting a message to Dona. Finellen forces Tosh’s hand, as it were, in establishing an apricot trade. Athena provides gems to the group before they travel down and get themselves rooms in Tripps. Parsimu ale is abundant and costly there, but for good reason. Río travels to the Fifth Step alone and tries to get a read on Lady Misnyl, who either loves Río or absolutely...

Led by Athena, the D’artagnans realize they need to work in tandem in order to be effective as a group, which means no more sneaking off to go at it alone, and a reckoning of everyone’s secrets. Diego and Athena share a dream about Agis. Niam returns with job offers for everyone, but there’s something foul about Tosh’s. Diego and Río learn more about Alin at the medical tent. Athena accompanies To...

The D’artagnans apply for employment in Ardere. Río assists in a medical tent and learns of a mysterious illness that’s been cropping up. Diego gets friendly with the locals to get answers about the Ironfists. Athena and Tosh peruse the market, and Tosh converses with a mysterious stranger who has a warning for him.

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The D'artagnans quickly realize they won't be granted entry into Ardere without a more compelling reason. Diego reveals his legal Dwarven lineage. An opportunistic dwarf named Niam offers to represent them during their time in Ardere, and he reveals a familial bombshell of his own. The group gets their first look at The Steps, and procure lodging on the Seventh Step while attempting to gather inte...

Diego and Ríona apprise her father of everything before leaving Apichem in his care. Athena shops for books and Deigo informs the group of all he knows about the culture of Ardere. Río thoroughly conveys her feelings to Egnil before they say goodbye. The D'artagnans set off on a newly named ship. Diego tries to pull Tosh out of his sorry state but it's Athena who has the right words. Tosh reconnec...

Athena throws a tea party to get honest answers out of the group. Diego questions Gregori and discusses the terms of his agreement with Tiernay. An inebriated Tosh bumps into someone in the marketplace. Río tries to escape her feelings in a tavern but Ara helps her face them. Ara has parting words for Tosh, who doesn't want her to go. Diego and Egnil oversee the removal of Diego Tane’s body and a...

Río and the rest of the D'artagnans try desperately to catch up to Quila who faces off against Athena and Egnil. Diego sneaks away to strike a deal on his own. An emotional farewell.

Diego continues his conversation with Grigori, and attempts to exert his will over Oculus. Ara and Seraphine escape the guards with Tosh's assistance. Athena and Egnil briefly touch base in the temple before sending Denton away and the two of them make plans to stop Quila. Río is found and hurt by Quila in the dark. Diego Tane appears and sends Quila after Athena. Diego Ironfist saves the day agai...

Athena and Ara fight their way out of the Tane Manor. Diego Ironfist makes contact with Grigori, who makes him an objectionable offer. Seraphine compels Ríona to ponder what it means to be in love. The group deliberates how best to proceed with Diego Tane, and Tosh must choose if Seraphine is an asset or a liability. A brief connection with Diego Ironfist has Río freaking out and hell-bent on find...

Tosh makes an effort to reconnect with Seraphine. Ríona reunites with her father in her childhood home. Athena, Ara, and "Diego" infiltrate the Tane Palace to ascertain Quila's whereabouts. An old face makes a startling reappearance.

A fight with the kuo-toa breaks out as rescuing Seraphine proves more difficult than Ara or Tosh originally thought.  A bewildered Seraphine leaves Tosh feeling helpless. Río attempts to comfort her friends. Diego Tane's efforts to attune with Occulus have disturbing results for Diego Ironfist.

Athena shares her suspicions about Diego with Tosh, who continues to keep an eye on the horizon for Seraphine. Diego [Tane] challenges Río to a sparring match with confusing and flirtatious results. Meanwhile, Quila prepares Diego Ironfist for his meeting with Duke Finnius Tiernay of Ostium. The Duke requires a favor of Diego and reminds him of his place. The Legume makes good headway toward Apich...