Rise of the Runelords

The Giant Raid on Sandpoint progresses as buildings are burned and townsfolk are kidnapped.  Dire bears roam the streets while a dragon circles above.  Can the Warriors of Light topple these foes before the city is sacked?  Tune in to find out! The Curtain Rises Hand Balance Redux Dama-May Steel Rods The Complex Rising Tide Faster The Escalation Arcane By Kevin MacLeod (https://inco...

Just when things seem their darkest, a new ally appears from the shadows to assist our heroes in the defense of Sandpoint.  Teraktinus seems hellbent on reaching The Old Light, one of the ancient landmarks within the city - although for what nefarious purpose remains unknown. Seres loves her wenches  The Curtain Rises Stoneworld Battle Final Count Shamanistic Exotic Battle Steel Rods The...

This week on Rise of the Runelords, the Giant raid has started and Sandpoint is under siege!  Will our heroes be able to best these beasts?  And what else might they have to support them in their raid?  Seres is knocked below zero, Harper brings her back up above zero, Ullr is knocked below zero and Reetin knocks them below zero. The Curtain Rises Crusade - Heavy Industry Clash Defi...

Welcome back to a brand new season of Clinton's Core Classics: Rise of the Runelords.  This week - our heroes trek back from Magnimar to the humble beginnings in Sandpoint and alert the town authorities that a Giant raid is incoming.  The team does what they can to prepare the town, and vigilantly stand guard against any threats that may be inbound. The Curtain Rises Perspectives Just As...

The Hook Mountain Ogres have been defeated once and for all, but the dangers in Varisia are far from eliminated.  With evidence that the town of Sandpoint is about to fall victim to a Giant raid, the heroes scramble to turn in their quests, get paid, and head back to defend the town.  Harper identifies the loot, Reetin and Harper level up, Seres can't find anything and Ullr's mic is stil...

This week - the fight against Barl Breakbones continues.  Will the giant live up to his name, or can our heroes fell their biggest foe yet?  Ullr gets his dagger back, Harper identifies the loot, Reetin runs out of things to throw, Seres lets arrows fly and Clinton skips turns. The Music used: The Curtain Rises Clash Defiant Curse of the Scarab The Complex Final Count The Way Out All Thi...

The Warriors of Light are eager to put an end to the dangers threatening the Hook Mountain, and that means eliminating the threats that lie within. When those threats include with an old foe, the danger is amplified to new extremes.  Reetin rolls for PTSD, Harper inspires courage, Seres considers pythagorean range, and Ullr needs to fix his microphone. Music Credits Kumasi Groove Clash Defian...

The Warriors of light find themselves within Hook Mountain where they find three young ladies... except they aren't young ladies at all.  Ullr and Reetin deftly escape entrapment before an all-out brawl ensues.  Reetin disarms his foes, Harper inspires courage, Ullr climbs the cage and Seres may very well have never been here to begin with. Music Credits: The Curtain Rises The House of L...

Our heroes have made easy work of the remaining Hook Mountain Ogre forces, and continue their quest to find Lamatar Bayden.  Seres regrets scouting ahead, Harper doesn't know what the party can do about the Undead, Ullr closes his eyes and Reetin practices his art. The Curtain Rises Crusade - Heavy Industry Malicious Metaphysik Harmful or Fatal Leaving Home Gathering Darkness By Kevin MacLeod...

We're back in the Hook Mountain Clanhold, where a dozen or so more ogres stands between the Warriors of light and a moments respite.  Ullr relishes in the brawl, Reetin follows the plan, Seres reintroduces the Z-axis and Harper breaks tradition. The Curtain Rises Fire Prelude Hitman Exotic Battle The Complex Unholy Knight Harmful or Fatal Stormfront By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)...

The party begin to descend deep into the Hook Mountain.  Reetin gets used to his new teeth, Ullr and Seres discuss Orcish Sign Language, the Invisible Medic is the best, and finally Reetin gets to see what it feels like.  See what exactly?  Tune in and find out! The Curtain Rises Crusade - Heavy Industry Fire Prelude Morgana Rides Malicious Stoneworld Battle Leblon Exotic Battle Sha...

The party returns to Fort Rannick, rejuvinated and ready to tackle their next quest.  Reetin negotiates with the creature destroying the trees, Seres is not well dressed for the cold, Harper scouts ahead and Ullr makes a mighty leap in the heat of battle. Music Credits The Curtain Rises Kumasi Groove Metaphysik Leaving Home Clash Defiant Curse of the Scarab Arcane By Kevin MacLeod (https://in...

They party has accepted Myriana's quest, and as a forward payment she has resurrected Reetin... into the body of a ferocious Bugbear.  Oh my...  Before the warriors of light can proceed further they will need to solve some remaining diplomatic concerns and resolve some burdening party hindrances - both of which will require travel to Magnimar.  The party struggles to remember which...

This week, Seres rolls a 1, Harper rolls a 1, Ullr rolls a 1, and Reetin rolls the most impressive 1 this campaign has seen yet. Music Credits: Dungeons and Dragons by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Return of the Hero by Sascha Ende The Curtain Rises Moorland Gathering Darkness The House of Leaves Gloom Horizon Leaving Home Just as Soon Babylon By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompete...

A Devil was locked in Skull's Dam, about to lose his soul he could feel. Out of his mind 'cause he was in a bind. He was willing to make a deal. When he came across our heroes solvin' a riddle to progress the plot. And the Devil came to life in his cell and said "Folks, let me tell you what." "I bet you didn't know it, but this dam is in a jam. And if you'd trust it's not a scam I'll share with yo...

This week: Out of the spawining pool and it to the lair of the massive mechanical scorpion that is also covered in skulls.  Seres rolls to resist poison, Harper runs into the other room, Ullr tries his best and Reetin loses his head. Music Credits: The Curtain Rises The Escalation Stormfront Rising Tide (Faster) Unrelenting By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Folkvangr Leaving for Valh...

The rains start to pick up once again, but our heroes must continue forward should they seek to save Turtleback Ferry.  This week, Harper gets ambushed, Reetin and Ullr go for a swim, and Seres makes a mistake. Music Credits: The Curtain Rises Symmetry Intuit256 Phantom from Space Hiding your Reality Harmful or Fatal Unholy Knight The Way Out Steel Rods Exotic Battle Leblon By Kevin MacLeod (...

This week, The Warriors of Light continue to battle their way to the center of the big dam bridge - desperate to put an end to the treachery afoot.  Strange fungus grows along the central building of the Skull's Crossing Dam, and even stranger sounds can be heard from within the structure.  Reetin destroys virtually everything in his path, Ullr throws everything he's got, Seres attempts...

This week, things go from bad to worse when a potential cause of the Skull's Crossing Dam failure is discovered: Ogre's picking away at the structure.  This, combined with their insistence on attacking the gang brings about further combat.  Reetin murders senselessly, Seres scrambles some organs, Harper detects magic, Ullr jumps the gap, and Clinton insists that the bear trap is useless....

After fighting the creature known as Black Magga off into the depths of Claybottom Lake, the team heeds the advice of Mayor Maelin Shreed of Turtleback Ferry to investigate the nearby Skull's Crossing to investigate whether any issue is apparent with the dam.  Ullr flips the mattress, Seres scouts ahead, Reetin retains a negative level and Harper levels up. Music Credits: The Curtain Rises Th...

Seres fights a building, Ullr fights a log, Reetin fights a mayor, Harper fights the desire to go home, and Clinton gets to go on a Tentacle rampage. Music Credits: The Curtain Rises Urban Gauntlet Rising Tide Harmful or Fatal Stormfront Malicious Undaunted Corruption Wretched Device Lasting Hope Phantom from Space Anamalie Thunderbird By Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) This End by Evan Ki...

The gang finishes going through their party treasure list before making the trek back to Turtleback Ferry, where the nonstop rain appears to be taking its toll on the small town.   The Credits for the things you heard: Behind the Sword Bonfire Fantasy Ambience Until the End By Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Hiding your Reality Malicious Intuit256 Leaving Home By Kevin MacLeo...

It's the return of everybody's favorite short-form episode: a level-up session!  Seres aspires to become a dancer, Reetin has been missing some hitpoints, Harper updates her spell list and Ullr crushes everything.  The gang goes through quite a hefty backlog of loot and determines they can't be responsible for destroying the local economy of Turtleback Ferry in one shopping montage. Musi...

The recent death in the party still lies heavy on the party, but the team has a lingering confusion effect still immediately threatening them - to which Ullr and Reetin respond to with disproportionate force.  Who is Myrianna, and where is The White Willow?  Jakadros learns the Dao of Ullr, Reetin uses his head, Harper handles Medic duty and Seres babbles incoherently. Music Credits: The...

Welcome to Season 3 episode 21 of the Clinton's Core Classics podcast.  This week, Reetin can't wait to try exotic cuisines, Ullr needs his face, Seres falls victim to confusion and Harper inspires courage about Ullr.  Will the heroes be able to finish the reclaiming of Fort Rannick, and what lies in wait behind that door anyways? Music Credits: The Curtain Rises Gloom Horizon The Way Ou...