Power Word Fail - D&D Actual Play

Are you ready for this? The Failures get one chance to sway the Queen of Malindor to their cause. Their visit to the royal court changes the course of their future – and everyone else’s. 

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A father’s love. The Failures bring grim tidings to Cornelius Abernathy and ask for aid in gaining the ear of the Queen. Evangeline’s family (somehow) proves even more complicated than previously thought. 

Well, that’s one way to cause a ruckus. Idalia channels her grief into (dubiously) productive action, and the Failures plot against the looming threat of Zeos. 

A less-than-restful night . The Failures’ evening of respite is riddled with bad omens, a conversation with the Prince, and dreams of darkness, both past, and future. 

Let’s burn some bridges. The Failures report the threat of Zeos to Commander Boussant, lead a chaotic chase through the city, and decide to put their best faces forward in the coming days.

Daggers and The Dagger . Pkelz introduces the Failures to “the family,” and dark news drives the party to the Ivory Guard.

A shopping episode, at last. The Failures (finally) arrive in the shining city of Mournstead. They explore the market district and make a very useful and interesting friend. 

A well-earned rest . The Failures find more than they bargained for in Marcus’ farmhouse. After a very eventful night, they resume the last leg of their journey.

My hatred gave birth to this. After the crystal dragon is defeated, the truth about Marcus and his family is revealed. The Failures return to the farm for a night before continuing on to Mournstead.

A battle in the caverns. The Failures fight for their lives against a formidable enemy. 

Shadows of the Past. The Failures explore the caves beneath the mountain temple. They confront their own pasts in one cavern, and the farmer’s in another. 

...I would do anything.” The Failures spend an afternoon resting, snooping on the farm they saved, connecting with each other, and then starting the dragon hunt.

Congratulations are in order. Spunk and Pkelz welcome an additional complication into the very-complicated lives of the Failures, and the party makes an eventful entrance to a farm on the road to Mournstead. Today's episode is sponsored by  Nine Heavens Press! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nineheavenspress/undying-corruption-a-korean-5e-adventure

Nothing shady to see here. As they make their way to Ambrose’s hometown, the Failures get to know each other better and have a fateful interaction with a traveler on the road.

The night after Northwatch. The Failures make their way to Mournstead, reacquaint themselves with Strudel, and choose which paths to walk next. 

Northwatch’s secrets revealed. A new friend shares what she knows of Commander Zeos and the forces that oppose him. Meanwhile, the Failures plot his downfall while trying not to fall apart themselves.

. . . I don’t give a damn. The party discovers something hidden below Northwatch, and are quickly discovered themselves. A reunion is had, trust is given, and a new enemy (or friend) is made. 

So it goes. The Failures grieve and then pick themselves up. The party continues through the sewers, seeking answers and finding something else. 

A random encounter. Our heroes encounter something below Northwatch. The bill for their hubris finally comes due.

Be the absurdity you wish to see in the world. The Failures forge a chaotic path into Northwatch. Along the way, they confront some soldiers, conceal some horses, and ruin one specific gnome’s day. 

The Failures fall apart. Differences of perspective and morality boil over as the party is strained to a breaking point. A goodbye is said, harsh words are spoken, and six very different people have to find enough common ground to move forward.

Just say no. Christopher and Evangeline process their encounter with Commander Zeos while the rest of the party comes to blows with the nefarious individuals outside of Northwatch.

Evangeline gone wild.  The Failures split, Evangeline and Christopher venture into Northwatch to buy some horses, and the rest of the party “accidentally” gets involved in the illegal drug trade.

Big Brother is watching. The Failures conclude their battle with the tree people and proceed along their path. Along the way, they discuss moral quandaries, negotiate for a depressed purple horse, and learn more about the leader of Northwatch.