Roads Uncharted

The road has become a river from the flood and the party must follow alongside it. Slowly they trudge, pushing through the late hours as the water begins to die down. Eventually, the flooding ends and the group is left with a sopping wet, muddy road. Near midnight, they spy a few buildings off in the distance. Rou asks if Amara is feeling any exhaustion, since Eight never did and always kept watch...

CW: If the sound of water or if flash flooding is triggering for you, please listen to this episode with caution or feel free to skip it entirely. We discussed the scenario above table for safety purposes, and want to make sure your listening experience is safe and enjoyable.  Rushing water is heading toward the party and they’re trapped in a ravine. Trix spots an off-shoot trail leading out of th...

Rou returns to his human state, the tense face off with Amara coming to a close. While he hops into the carriage to get out of his wet armor and clothing, Amara grabs some tools and begins to hammer Eight’s frame back into place. Realizing the tension is easing, Trix takes the opportunity to question Amara about their past. Amara reveals what inspired the creation of the first constructs, and Trix...

CW: This episode revolves solely around PvP as Kappa and Wren’s characters face off. While this is something we discussed above table, we understand that this episode might not be for everyone. If physical conflict between friends would be triggering for you, we understand if you wish to skip this episode. Your safety is important to us. Rou lets out a low growl and lunges at Amara as the gentle p...

Rou preps the carriage to leave while Trix and Amara deal with the remainder of the guards. When they catch up to him, Amara releases all the guard horses except for one. Despite Trix’s suggestion that Amara could ride in the cart, she is adamant that they be able to ride off swiftly at a moment’s notice.  The group sets off, and as they do Amara begins to question the party’s history with Eight....

CW: During combat, one of the NPC’s arms is cut off. Please skip 19:28 to 22:16 if that would be triggering for you. There is also a scene where the party kills guards that have surrendered. Please skip 34:35 to 38:01 if this content would be triggering for you. While we had a discussion about safety tools both on and off camera, we want to ensure your safety is considered too.   Rou makes a quick...

Eight leaves Bessie and Jimothy for the night and finds a group of guards waiting at the doorway. When they’re prevented from entering, Eight tries to refute their claims that their companions are the “troublemakers” that the guards are searching for. As the guards encircle them, they summon a flock of chickens for assistance.  Meanwhile, the guards inside the inn begin searching the crowd. Trix d...

The party learns the name and a little history of the boy they saved, as well as the situation in the desert before sending him off south to Duskhollow. They continue their trek northeast and, when they take a break for a meal, run into a group of travelers. Aware that another confrontation with the guards is possible, Trix takes them up on their offer to trade textiles for some of the group’s dri...

CW: Minor gun violence. Please skip 2:30 to 3:02, and 5:00 to 5:42 if this would be triggering for you. Your safety is important to us.  The guard has drawn a strange weapon on the party, and attempts to take control of the situation by firing it into the air. A loud bang echoes and the guard levels the weapon at the closest to him, which is Rou. Trix shoots an arrow to disarm the guard, but unfor...

CW: There is a temporary harm to a horse (later healed) at 5:45 to 5:50 and 34:06 to 34:28. There is also reference to blood/healing wound at 39:36 to 39:52. Please skip these sequences if these would be triggering for you, your safety is very important to us. The party has realized that two of the riders are guards and they’re chasing a young boy. Trix stops one of the guards by shooting his hors...

Welcome to the Season Four Recap episode! If you are just joining us and want to jump right into Season Five – or you need a reminder of some of the events from last season – this episode was made for you. Thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode: if you'd like to try it, then go to http://www.magicmind.com/JANroads and use my code DAXARA20 for 20% off your order! If you’re ordering by...

New to the continent of Baukora, a young Trix stumbles upon a bunch of thieves and con-men. When they inadvertently become involved in a scheme, their tact and cheek impresses those involved, which leads to an invitation to join the group full-time. However, they have to pass a test in order to do so. Trix is escorted to a hideout, where they are introduced to more of the gang. They are told that...

Join Wren, Kappa, Sebastian and Dax as they recap Season Four and respond to your queries from Discord, BlueSky and Twitter. Thank you all so much for sticking with us!! We can't wait to be back early next year for Season Five. Follow Dax @GM_Dax , Kappa @TheKappaChris , Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS:  Produced by Dax Opening theme music, editing and mixing by...

The party enjoys a sumptuous breakfast before leaving the palace. Priya takes a moment to personally thank the party, once again apologizing for her deceptions, before heading home. Armed with cult uniforms, fresh supplies and rested donkeys, they set onto the road that will lead them to the Cragsward Mountains. Moving slowly after a late night of celebrations, Rou takes the reins while Trix and a...

CW: Reference to the drinking of blood. Please skip 16:38 to 16:41 if this would be triggering for you. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us. As the group leaves the witch’s hut, Rou tries again to garner information from Trix about their past. Trix claims they know nothing of what the witch was talking about and assures Rou she probably is just playing with them. Continuing their journey...

CW: Blood. We mention blood and make reference to drawing it, without detail. However, if this might be triggering to you, please skip 33:03 to 34:36. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us. The rabbit that had caused Eight’s spoon to light up transforms into a woman with brown skin and black hair tied in ribbons, as well as a rabbit fur wrap around her shoulders. As she listens to the group...

The group, surrounded by a dense fog, begins to hear echoing whispers in the air around them. They’re called liars, thieves and murderers. When they discover that the voice responds to their assertions that they are not those things, they reveal their purpose that they wish to move forward and cause no harm. “Catch me if you can” is the response before the voice goes silent. As they attempt to fin...

Upon separating from Ari, the group enters the forest and begins to search for the witch. It is an old growth forest filled with energies that can be felt prickling along the skin. Lost in his thoughts regarding his erstwhile friend, Rou absentmindedly pushes forward. As they wander, nearly aimlessly, Trix takes the opportunity to try and get Garac and Eriluc to interact. They find success when th...

CW: This episode leans heavily into player v. player and conflict. While we have discussed and consented for the content in this episode, please forego listening if aggression/violence between friends would be triggering for you. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us. Ari has engaged Rou in combat, lurching at their old friend in wolf form. She tumbles into him and pushes him to the ground,...

CW: This episode leans heavily into player v. player and conflict. While we have discussed and consented for the content in this episode, please forego listening if aggression/violence between friends would be triggering for you. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us. The morning after a wonderful party at the Sultan’s palace, the group sets off toward the forest west of Duskhollow. Armed w...

Dressed in new finery, the group finds that the palace is decorated with fountains, fish tanks in the floor and hundreds of lanterns. Trumpets sound and the Sultan enters, inviting his guests to partake in the food and wine that is circulating. Priya takes them to pay homage and it is revealed she is in fact the Sultan’s niece, a precious member of the royal family. Sultan Akbar apologizes for the...

The final leg of their journey to Duskhollow is an easygoing one. Both Rou and Trix try to pry in Priya’s business, though for different reasons and with varying degrees of success. Deciding she’d had enough, Priya requests Eight create a picnic lunch. Happy to oblige, they summon a whole pig when Trix requests bacon, though is loathe to hurt the pig and sets it free instead. Upon arriving at the...

CW: Insects. There are references to bees in this episode. Please skip 1:20 to 1:38, 1:46 to 2:24, 2:40 to 2:45, 2:58 to 3:00, 4:04 to 4:16, 5:04 to 5:06, 5:43 to 6:23, 7:00 to 12:22, 13:34 to 13:40, 19:43 to 23:12, 24:07 to 25:22 and 28:44 to 29:55 if this would be triggering to you. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us.  Upon leaving the sauna, Eight realizes their hive has been stolen a...

CW: Insects. There are references to bees in this episode. Please skip 14:17 to 16:15, 42:15 to 42:20, and 44:24 to 44:35 if this would be triggering to you. Your safety and enjoyment is important to us.  After a pleasant dinner Priya heads up to her room for some solitude, leaving the trio to enjoy the sauna. Noticing that it’s not comfortable for their bees, Eight detaches the hive and sets it o...

Trix and Eight head up to the room to drop off their belongings, finding it is a cozy room with a sumptuously soft bed. While Eight is setting the bags in a cupboard, Trix’s bag falls and some of the contents tumble out. As Trix attempts to pick things up, their fingers touch the pendant they stole from Mayor Radford and hear a voice in their head. Meanwhile, Rou finds Priya in yet another argumen...