Slay the Stars

It's been awhile since our last public AMA, and we decided to change that! This Ask Us Anything session was recorded after the events of episode 28, so you'll probably want to be caught up to that point before listening. If you enjoy stuff like this, check out our Patreon! We do monthly private AMAs with our VIP tier and above, and we offer lots of fun behind-the-scenes content. Patreon: https://w...

During our story, one thing has become clear: Zem and Char need to get to Anenfel. But... Can they? Over the next few episodes, our protagonists will be tested like never before, and nothing is guaranteed. Are you enjoying the story? Leave us a rating! It helps get more eyes on our podcast, and we greatly appreciate everyone who takes the time to leave us some love. If you're looking for more Slay...

Char and Zem make their final preparations to leave Mor'Bhaile, meet their new traveling companions, have a misunderstanding with said companions, and start their journey north. It seems like this could be a pleasant trip. Curious about the note that Zem left for Dean Ristos? Join our Patreon, and you could have your very own copy created by Zem herself, the one and only, Jenn. It should be going...

Zem and Char spend some much needed time with their friends and family and make some choices on how best to keep them safe in the coming days. We get to see inside old Mor'Bhaile and discover what the last dwarven king hid away in that forgotten treasury centuries ago... There is a lot here in this episode, including our second TBK character created for us by the wonderful @JewelledCrown . If you'...

Zem and Char confront the true cost of the invasion of Mor'Bhaile. As if that isn't enough for one day, Zem decides they need a new enemy and nudges Char into a situation straight out of his nightmares... We hope you enjoy the episode! As Arthur says in the outro, we are getting ready to end Cour 2. You know what that means: A new recap AND Ask Us Anything session! Do you have any questions for us...

After an impressive display of magic during the fight in Mor'Bhaile, Zem and Char are taken for questioning by the captain of the guards and end up meeting another key figure in the world. The question is, can they trust her? This week, we are featuring a promo for Feats & Fates: A D&D Podcast. You can hear the promo in our outro, and if you'd like more information, check out their Twitter ! Thank...

*Takes place between episodes 24 and 25* While Zem and Char fought for their lives in Mor'Bhaile, our friend Albus was busy studying in the Keepers' Library. What secrets could be hiding in such a place? Albus is about to find out. We want to thank everyone involved in this project for bringing it to life. We were incredibly lucky to have such talented guest voice actors involved: Alister Cado as...

The Time of Plenty has come to Vela, and the people of Mor'Bhaile are celebrating with their annual festival. Games, rides, food, live entertainment, unplanned family reunions- You can find it all here. And through it all, the people honor the Pillar of Light by keeping their fires lit throughout the night... Our good friend Fungeon Master created another map for us, and it's (of course) beautiful...

Danger is already waiting for Zem and Char when they arrive in Mor'Bhaile. As they desperately try to think their way out of a difficult situation, a new complication enters the game. They're going to need help if they want to make it out of this one... This is a fun, mostly light-hearted episode, and that's good considering what comes next week in Episode 24: The Summer Solstice. *Insert evil lau...

Only a few river crossings separate Char and Zem from their goal of making it to Mor'Bhaile. Luckily, they find a kindly old man with a boat who offers to take them across. But there is more to the man than Zem and Char realize, and the events that unfold leave our protagonists with still more questions for their ever-growing list. This episode is special! We feature our first ever TBK (To-Be-Kill...

Throughout the course of this story, many questions have lingered, but none so much as this: Why did the gods leave? In this episode of Slay the Stars, Char finally gets some answers. He and Zem also receive another reminder that they do not understand the scope of the powers that pursue them.   This week, we are promoting our friend Grant and his show Game Master Monday! They play a new system ev...

Zem and Char pass a peaceful evening with Cailanna, something they desperately needed after the events of the past few days. But there is more to The Hermit than meets the eye. Cai is full of useful information and tricks. If only Zem and Char could ask the right questions... We also discuss our next level up! More on that in Episode 21.   Stick around for the outro where we include a shoutout to...

Finding only heartache at the Garden, Zem and Char are once again on the road... once again, fighting for their lives. The path to Mor'Bhaile is treacherous, and they'll need to work together to make it there alive. That is, if the wolves don't find them first. TW: This episode contains animal death.

As a new day dawns, Char finds himself in more than one dangerous situation, and the strange shadow organization at The Garden does their best to obfuscate and thwart any information that could help our protagonists. In this game of political chess, will Zemira and Char come out ahead or be swallowed up by the chaos? Stick around for the end credits where we promo our good friends Power Word Fail!...

*Takes place between Episodes 11 and 12* After an emotional encounter with her father, Zemira and Char decide to have a night out on the town in the party capital of Vela, Oceangarde. While out, they encounter a mysterious woman named Aella and have a little more fun than they bargained for. This is our second dramatization, where we take a moment in game that we want to expand on and turn it into...

Zemira and Char pass the night at the Garden, separated and alone. There is something off about this place, a darkness. Can they find a way to survive one night, gather the information they need, and get away? Or will they, like so many others, be consumed by what lurks in the shadows? The amazing and wonderful Fungeon Master ( @FMaster90 on Twitter) collaborated with us this week and created a ma...

When Char left The Garden, he swore to never return. But now, a force bigger than broken rules and shattered promises threatens to engulf him and Zemira, and neither is prepared for what awaits them in this homecoming. This week, we are promoting our friends over at Rolling For What Now! They're a mature rated 5e podcast and friends of ours over on Twitter. Check out their promo at the end of this...

Zem and Char continue their journey from Oceangarde, stop to pay their debts at the Midway Tavern, learn a great deal about Adhara's book, and receive a note from an unlikely source. A question plagues their minds: Is there anyone left whom they can trust?

Zem and Char are on their own again, heading north, away from Oceangarde. The past few days have been the most trying of their lives, and it doesn't seem that trend will be ending anytime soon. Tensions are running high, and Zemira has finally worked up the courage to ask her pendulum the question she's had on her mind since that night at Ascension Point. This episode is silly, a little serious, a...

In this bonus episode of Slay the Stars, cast members Leah, Jenn, and Arthur recap the first 13 episodes of season 1 and answer a few questions from the listeners. We want our show to be accessible to all. So if you're just hearing about us now, you can listen to this and jump right in on episode 14. Of course, it's always a good idea to listen to all the episodes in order so you have all the deta...

Scared, cornered, and without many other options, Zemira and Char turn to an unlikely new ally. But trusting anyone now seems foolish, and Oceangarde is becoming less and less safe. How can they escape Nexus's grasp, and where will they go next? Episode 13 is the final in our first cour or story arc. This Friday, 8/12/2022, we'll be publishing our first recap/discussion episode where we'll cover e...

For Zemira Kaltain, dreams are a tool. She never feels threatened or scared of her dreams because they are a part of her, and she is in control. Or, she was in control. Now, a new figure has entered the game, and they seem to have plans for Zem and Char. Will Zem submit to this rising dark power? And if she does, what will that mean for their friendship?

Zem and Char spend some time gossiping with Jeff the barkeep and learn a bit about the mob hierarchy in Oceangarde. They then make their way to the docks to search for Zem's father, Kristoff, and after that productive conversation, decide to spend a night drinking in the city. What could possibly go wrong? We also get our first level up of the campaign: Level 4 As a special treat, we created our 2...

In episode 10, our protagonists head to the address from the mysterious paper and discover something that rattles Char. They do some shopping for disguises and meet two interesting salespeople who offer intriguing items to Zemira. Investigating, drinking, gambling, shopping... This episode has it all!

Zem and Char head into the Murky Knot to unload some of their excess items, and while there, witness an altercation that shakes them to their core. They do some shopping in other areas of the city and receive a strange letter under suspicious circumstances.  This may be a shopping episode, but you won't want to skip it.