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Einon’s Journal Summary: Bargaining with the tengu became a learning experience for all of us. I had the privilege of accompanying them on a hunt. Kade learned some of their methods of aether use. Maxine obtained knowledge of their history and story-telling traditions. As we prepared to journey further into the fae-filled mountains, we realized a course that might endear us to the rest of its deni...

Einon’s Journal Summary: After finishing our work in the frozen wastes, we made our way back to the Freehold to make preparations for our final trek. I was delighted by the return of an old friend. Maxine found for us the supplies we would need. Kade tried to display our intentions to a dangerous group of fae. With a mysterious guide on our side, our walk into the mountains began. ------ Content W...

Einon’s Journal Summary: As the frozen core began to melt, we sprang into action to analyze its ancient workings. Maxine attempted her magical repair on a scale we haven’t yet seen. Kade was forced to gauge the necessary levels of balance between the original workings, and the newer Clockwinder additions. I was forced to threaten a pirate. All told, it was an awful lot of fun. ------ Content Warni...

Einon’s Journal Summary: Delving deeper into the frozen cathedral, we found a surprising entity within. Kade gave a tactile example of his aversion to spirits. Maxine’s devotion to our cause gave us a unique opportunity. I made an attempt to contact long-dead beings. Despite the chill, we made every effort to bring warmth to this desolate tomb. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can suppo...

Einon’s Journal Summary: We pressed on towards the frozen Movement Core. I had a marvelously pleasant encounter with some cold-climate creatures. Kade expertly fashioned a faster means of conveyance. Maxine searched for the answer to a bizarre puzzle. What we found in the frozen wastes was as beautiful as it was mysterious. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow throu...

Einon’s Journal Summary: The attack on the Hot Nugget became a terrifying, exciting ordeal. Kade used a brilliant method to keep track of our monstrous foe. I attempted to employ my hunting skills from a high vantage. Maxine spotted something that turned the tide in our favor. There is so little known about these frigid waters. We learned much about the local fauna, much to the crew’s dismay. ----...

Einon’s Journal Summary: After successfully endearing ourselves to Captain Carver, we were finally able to get underway into frozen waters. Maxine tracked down important supplies for our journey. Kade built a revolutionary device for our ship. I spotted something interesting in the cold sea. As always, wonderful surprises awaited us in a place where so few have sailed. ------ Content Warning: Lang...

Einon’s Journal Summary: Our caper was wonderfully invigorating, but problematic in ways we had not anticipated. Kade expertly erected a device for entry. I made a very specific sort of art deal. Maxine displayed her propensity for storytelling. Our maiden voyage into criminality could prove to be a scandalous success… if we don’t get caught, of course. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You...

Einon’s Journal Summary: Having settled our affairs as much as possible in Carcadia, we had a need to press on towards Port Valles. Maxine was able to track down our contact. Kade discovered that he is familiar with our chosen sea captain. I was given a chance to participate in a bit of crime. How marvelously exciting! ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow through ou...

Einon’s Journal Summary: After our incursion upon the Clockgrinders, we made preparations for our journey. I had an interesting chat with our new prisoners. Kade successfully tested his handiwork. Maxine tracked down a vital lead for our new endeavor. We found ourselves surrounded by friends in the freehold when, only hours before, we thought ourselves in the gravest of danger. ------ Content Warn...

Einon’s Journal Summary: With no other course open to us, we were finally forced to engage with the Clockgrinders. Maxine made an assessment about our approach. Kade expertly used one of their own tricks against them. I finally got to make use of my new mount. We were hopeful, even confident in our plan, to take the scoundrels by surprise. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------...

Einon’s Journal Summary: Post death tower, we found ourselves in a conversation that none of us were expecting. In dialogue with a power entity, I thought it prudent to appeal to the needs of the many. Kade took a huge leap of faith in making a connection. Maxine was paramount in highlighting our intentions. After receiving revelation after revelation, our understanding of Cadvini’s true dangers s...

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Einon’s Journal Summary: The freehold’s clocktower proved to be a daunting escapade to endure. Maxine expertly located a hidden path. Kade uncovered a devilishly clever trap. I attempted a fix for bypassing an uncomfortable fall. Where we were expecting a warm welcome, we instead found proof of the dire situation in this city. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow th...

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Einon’s Journal Summary: When we finally approached the freehold, we were met with an unfortunate surprise. Maxine took quite a little spill into an unexpected place. I met up with an old friend, albeit under less than stellar circumstances. Kade stumbled his way into meeting an odd figure. After so many successes in a row, it would seem our hubris weakened our sense of caution. ------ Content War...

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Einon’s Journal Summary: Our battle with the Riders, while terribly interesting, proved more dangerous than we expected. I attempted to hold their unique weapons at bay. Kade was instrumental in keeping their mounts off-kilter. Maxine showed us a powerful example of her new magic. Though we were outnumbered, we stood fearlessly in the face of the oddest band of mercenaries I’ve ever seen. ------ C...

Einon’s Journal Summary: Onward! On the train again, we headed towards our next movement core. Kade brought to our attention a threat outside of the Freehold. Maxine scrounged up a perfect tool to use against our foes. I took solace in a good fight, because anything is better than being on that nauseating train. It was an invigorating fray, with a shocking element that none of us expected…Yes, mor...

Einon’s Journal Summary: The minutiae of our projects has proven more arduous than we originally expected. Coordinating a working prison for magic users has forced me to reach further than I expected. Maxine took a very long stride with her aether abilities. Kade put the finishing touches on our new train layout. I am feeling particularly proud of our hard work ------ Content Warning: Language ---...

Einon’s Journal Summary: Arriving back at Sun’s Edge, we sprang into action to prepare for, well, a number of things that have been vexing us. Maxine laid out our possibilities for next steps with fixing movement cores. Kade did a bit of inventing in regards to our train car. I took steps to recruit a leader for our new potential gulag. If we can line up our efforts, we have a real chance of getti...

Einon’s Journal Summary: After settling our affairs at the fort, we began our journey back to Sun’s Edge. Maxine did well to shed light on Cevna’s intentions. Kade made slip a bit of information that the witch wasn’t aware of. I had an idea for how we might deal with her group of ne’er-do-wells. If all goes well, we might have a chance of subduing them for good. ------ Content Warning: Language --...

Einon’s Journal Summary: In the aftermath of our skirmishes, we all had our fair share of destruction to deal with. On Kade’s part, it was a cleverly planned destruction. I found a fair bit of wreckage along the wraith’s path through town. Maxine noticed an incredibly interesting detail on our captured witches. With new perspective on aether’s long-term effects, we must revisit our thoughts on its...

Einon’s Journal Summary: Imagine, if you will, that my companions and I were forced to split up, again, to deal with the various threats coming our way. I caught up to Cevna’s rogue wraith, though not before it reached its goal. Kade made a valiant show of force towards “Doris.” Maxine questioned the next steps for our imprisoned witch. Amidst pain and chaos, we had to find a way to reunite yet ag...

Einon’s Journal Summary: Within Fort Utrecht, while largely successful with our invasion, it swiftly became apparent that Cevna was, again, a step ahead of us. Kade was forced to try a new use of his empowering magic. Maxine voiced concerns on how to proceed with the fort’s core. I experienced a new level of physicality that I have never felt. Always ironic, I find, that we, as Clockwinders, never...