Rise of the Runelords

THIS WEEK: Something is stalking us in the mountains.  Can you hear its cry? Aristotle does something, or maybe he does something else.  Hugo thinks he's Reetin.  Reetin gets booped.  Vrasken shouts back. Music Credits:  The Curtain Rises Lasting Hope Gloom Horizon Tenebrous Brother Circus - Snake Lady The Complex Symmetry By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This En...

THIS WEEK: Welcome back to another exciting episode of Clinton's Core Classics: Rise of the Runelords!  This week our heroes are looking to begin their quest of retrieving the remains of the missing Vekker brother.  The retrieval of the late Dwarf is rumored to lead us forward to the hidden city we seek.  The Warriors of Light use powers both natural and supernatural to try and disc...

THIS WEEK: The Warriors of Light have a new problem to deal with - as Reetin looks towards his allies with a hungry glare in his eyes, our heroes will need to defend themselves against their friend.  Will they be able to put this appetite to bed, or have our heroes bitten off more than they can chew looking for the ruins of Xin-Shalast?  Tune in to find out now! Aristotle becomes stronge...

THIS WEEK: We return back to our heroes as they explore the long abandoned Vekker mining cabin.  As if the previous weeks experiences werent evidence of something supernatural going on, the house throws all it has at The Warriors of Light when armies of starving ghosts are joined by the constant sound of hammering, knocking and creaking wood.  Relative Safeties will be challenged this we...

THIS WEEK: After braving the frigid mountains of Varisia our heroes think they have found refuge against the bitter cold.  After inviting themselves in, our heroes discover that there may be other forces within, waiting for intruders such as ourselves.  What horrors lie in wait for our heroes?  Tune in to find out now! Aristotle designs clothing.  Hugo has nice sandals.  Reetin struggles with Dwar...

THIS WEEK: The gang knows where they need to go, they just aren't quite certain how to go about getting there.  Luckily, our heroes have made some friends along the way who might be able to assist them further.  Hopefully they will think ahead and properly plan for their journey... it can be dangerous out in the varisian wilderness. Aristotle reads a letter.  Hugo hears a howl. &nbs...

THIS WEEK: Our heroes have defeated the entirety of Runeforge.  Armed with new powerful weapons, they now need to find the fabled Ruins of Xin-Shalast.  Knowing full well that they will need to be prepared to face the perils ahead, they stop back at Magnimar to liquidate loot and upgrade gear; retrain skills and rest their mind and bodies.  With enough gold to destroy a local economy, our heroes g...

Hello everyone, It's your friendly neighborhood podcast editor chiming in to let you all know that we are going to take a month of (as we always have) to give me a chance to catch my breath and get a few episodes done before the next seasons deadlines start creeping up.  Sit tight; we will be back Monday, August 1st with the sixth and final season of Clinton's Core Classics: Rise of the Runelords!...

THIS WEEK: After exerting the minimum of effort required to finish the previous session's combat, the gang continues to explore these mysterious claustrophobic backroom tunnels from behind the Shimmering Veils of Pride.  Confident they have everything they require to proceed, our heroes begin to accomplish that which they sought out to do and forge Runeforged weapons.  But what other for...

THIS WEEK: The Warriors of Light have found the hidden door leading to the Backrooms of The Shimmering Veils of Pride.  A dead body sits in a small study surrounded by books and journals, and things only get more strange from there.  Valuable treasures and worse await our heroes in these crowded corridors.  What unnatural horrors await our heroes as they tread further?  Tune in...

THIS WEEK: The Warriors of Light, having defeated their own mirror images, have ventured further into the Shimmering Veils of Pride where they have encountered six duplicate figures and a large peacock.  With combat coming to our heroes, they will need to fight powerful magics and keep their wits about them to succeed. Aristotle casts True Seeing on Reetin with his first turn, but something h...

THIS WEEK: It's a week of self reflection on Clinton's Core Classics!  With the Halls of Wrath taken care of, there is just one wing left to go - the Shimmering Veils of Pride!  Our heroes may see something they weren't expecting to encounter once they proceed however.  This is the episode where the gang finally starts attacking one another, but maybe not in the way you'd expect! &n...

THIS WEEK: The Warriors of Light vs The Warriors of Wrath - ROUND 2! Our heroes have just one more room in the Halls of Wrath to go.  This time, another collection of foul sinspawn-associated casters stands between our heroes and the next wing of Runeforge.  Will our heroes be able to clear the threat, or will they find themselves overwhelmed by infantry?  Tune in and find out! Aris...

THIS WEEK: The Warriors of Light face the Highlady of the Halls.  Our heroes will need to survive an onslaught of attacks and fierce magics to emerge victorious.  Will they have the mettle to survive the champion of this wing?  Tune in now! Aristotle gets stoned.  Hugo has lots and lots of friends.  Reetin survives angrily.  Vrasken is wrathful. Music Credits:  T...

THIS WEEK: A lady wearing traditional female fantasy armor and a large, flaming Ranseur threatens our heroes.  A Bull-headed turtle monster with giant pincers, legs of a dog and reptilian feet stands beside her.  If they hope to stand successful in their fight... they are going to need to do a lot better than they do this week.  For Fury and Hellfire; Roll for initiative! Aristotle...

THIS WEEK: After conquering the threat of the Iron Archer, our heroes are met with magical circles that they believe work as teleportation zones.  With bravery and zeal the Warriors of Light proceed further through the Halls of Wrath, to find a small army of soldiers standing at the ready.  With the slashing of blade, chomping of maw and slinging of spells our heroes will need to emerge...

THIS WEEK: The Warriors of Light proceed down the next wing of the Runeforge eager to defeat the threats present.  It is not long before a large construct armed with an intimidating bow begins to assault our heroes from the far end of the room.  Will our heroes be able to bring the fight to the foe before it is able to pick them off?  Tune in to find out now! Aristotle can't line up...

A Grand Reward THIS WEEK: The Man made of Mithral was no challenge for our heroes, but the Vaults of Greed hold more in store yet.  When one of those dangers is quick to speak to our heroes, a potential fight becomes a diplomatic battle.  When the Warriors of Light use words to solve their problems, they discover details on their surroundings that otherwise might have been missed.  ...

THIS WEEK: The Man - the Myth - the Legend - made from Mithral.  Ordikon the Mage has been caught unprepared by the Warriors of Light as they begin the battle on their terms.  The master of rune magics may have a trick up their wizard sleeve however - our heroes will need to strike fast and keep their heads about them in order to be victorious. Aristotle yeets the barbarian.  Hugo r...

THIS WEEK: Normally runes are a source of powerful magics, but in our case it can also be a useful source of information.  Our heroes learn of the Runelord of Greed, Karzoug and his plans to survive a world-ending cataclysm.  Taking advantage of both a previously discovered journal and the information shared from their new friends, the Warriors of Light rapidly rush through the Vault of...

THIS WEEK: Our heroes have leveled up once more!  Newly empowered, they gather their mettle and procced back into the Mazes of Sloth once more.  There are bodies to loot and pipes to explore.  Plus, an aquaintance yet to be seen as hostile offers some insight to this wing of Runeforge.  Hidden deep within the maze we find journals and notes detailing the equipment our heroes wi...

THIS WEEK: The smells of combat are still strong in what little air is left within these sludge infested sewers.  Summoned creatures harass our heroes and crowd the claustrophobic enclosings while mystical whisperings can be heard from the room beyond.  With half our team incapacitated, our heroes will need to do some heavy lifting in order to stay in the fight.  Will the Warriors o...

THIS WEEK: The summoned servants of our latest foe are starting to get out of hand - the crowded corridors of the Festering Maze of Sloth can barely contain the monsters of sin and the warriors of light at once.  With one of our heroes out of the fight, it's easier than ever to pick off the intruders one-by-one.  Things are looking about as bad as they smell - will our heroes be able to...

The air is thick with a foul odor and brackish taste - but it'll take more than some stank to dissuade the Warriors of Light.  With Hugo continuing to be feared from Vrasken's powerful magics, it'll take coordination and cooperation from the rest of the team to wrangle their ally, and take care of anything he might encounter as he flee's. Aristotle follows along.  Hugo is scared.  R...

THIS WEEK: You're gonna want to plug your nose - this episode STINKS!  Strange, filth-covered creatures have caught our heroes by surprise.  When spells are accidentally cast too close to one another, the punishments are inflicted on unnecessary recipients.  To prevail, our heroes are going to need to strike hard and fast.  Tune in now! Aristotle overshoots the mark.  Hugo...