The ManNerd Podcast

Aligrax, Carley, Oliver, Rain and their new friend Turolo have bested the hordes outside and made their way down into the depths. On their trip down into the pit Turolo discovered some ancient Dwarven ruins. Upon translating them the group learned that it speaks of the history and origin of the swamp. Later in the story the carvings mention the Black Dragon and warn against giving the crown to it....

After quite the odd journey through a swamp ever increasing in absurdity our intrepid heroes came to a large clearing. In the middle of it was a black obelisk that, strangely, was an exact match based on a description they had received earlier. Unfortunately, as it is with most secret lairs of diabolical monsters, this obelisk was guarded. It was guarded by a horde of zombies of every shape and si...

Previously on The Five Crystals, our heroes had their first interaction with an undead foe. Three of them actually. Whilst trying to sneak around them Aligrax fell face first into swamp water. Alerted to our heroes presence the three zombies rushed at them. The ranger, Rain and rogue, Oliver made quick work slicing and dicing the trio into mincemeat. Pressing onward they came across a Shambling Mo...

Freakin Zombies. Ya you heard me. Our heroes deal with their first undead foes in an unexpected way. As they travel deeper and deeper into this never-ending swamp another discovery is made. This discovery may end this adventure or help it. Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Towel_Defence_OST/Towel_Defence_Ending Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Black Dragon I...

Our heroes press on through the swamp and end up having one of the worst nights ever. Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Towel_Defence_OST/Towel_Defence_Ending Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Copyright: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The group travel's deeper into the swamp. Our heroes acquire unique items. Will they find the creature they are hunting? Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Towel_Defence_OST/Towel_Defence_Ending Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Copyright: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

With the party back on the Oriole, Lady Bianca requests they check out a nearby swamp for suspicious activities. Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Towel_Defence_OST/Towel_Defence_Ending Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Copyright: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

With the Waterdeep watch on the lookout for Aligrax and his accomplices, the group runs into an unexpected ally who sheds light on the origins of the crystal. Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Towel_Defence_OST/Towel_Defence_Ending Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Copyright: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licen...

The safe is out, the thieves are defeated. All that's left to do is get out! Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Towel_Defence_OST/Towel_Defence_Ending Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Copyright: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The heroes are exploring Baron Willingtons mansion. Their only problem...where is the object they need to steal. Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Towel_Defence_OST/Towel_Defence_Ending Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Copyright: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Everything is in place. Everyone is ready. The time has come to infiltrate the Baron Willington's Manor! Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Towel_Defence_OST/Towel_Defence_Ending Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Copyright: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Aligrax finds an unexpected way into the Baron's party, Rain and Oliver pose as wait staff, and Carly makes a new friend. The pieces are falling into place but can they really pull this off? Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Towel_Defence_OST/Towel_Defence_Ending Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Copyright: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) h...

Our heroes learn the details of their new mission, Oliver reveals his secret to the group, and Carley challenges Aligrax to a race. The mission is a bit tricky but the team is confident they can pull it off. Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Towel_Defence_OST/Towel_Defence_Ending Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Copyright: Attribution 4.0 Internatio...

The mission parameters are set and the team has their assignments. They begin to prepare to make moves on the target. Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Towel_Defence_OST/Towel_Defence_Ending Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Copyright: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Finally docking at Waterdeep, Aligrax, Oliver, Carley, and Rain say farewell to the crew and make moves to find Leon, their mysterious contact from the Adventurers Guild. Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Towel_Defence_OST/Towel_Defence_Ending Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Copyright: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommo...

After recovering from a vicious battle, the four members move to investigate the mysterious ship. Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Towel_Defence_OST/Towel_Defence_Ending Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Copyright: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

What's that on the horizon? A ship in peril! Our heroes move to assist another vessel in trouble! Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Towel_Defence_OST/Towel_Defence_Ending Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Copyright: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

It's Anchors aweigh for our faithful adventurers! With high seas ahead and high hopes in their hearts the thirst for adventure is about to be quenched! Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Towel_Defence_OST/Towel_Defence_Ending Comments: http://freemusicarchive.org/ Curator: Copyright: Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/...

On the last episode of The Five Crystals the group made their way back into Luskan, The City of Sails, in search of their mentor and boss. Unfortunately the only thing they could locate was the local tavern sporting a piano and a spotlight they just couldn't refuse. After a night of rabble-rousing and lighthearted mischief they plodded off to bed. The next morning, nursing hangovers and a lust for...

After rescuing a young girl from the clutches of an evil monster the team received an urgent message from their handler. He requested their presence in Luskan, the town they had started their adventure in. He had a special mission just for them. Without wasting any time they set off to join up with their teacher. Along the way the team finds musical influence and explores the city a bit more. Seem...

The five adventurers have trailed the missing child to an underground lair. With a little help from some forest friends they managed to find a back door but quickly found out that this lair was not left unguarded. At present they face down a blockade of flying rodents. What else may they find within? If they survive that long. Outro Music: URL: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/sawsquarenoise/Tow...

Aligrax, Carley, Oliver, Rain and Rowan are fresh faced Adventurer Guild graduates. Upon leaving the guild halls they were set up with a task to guard a wagon over to Blackford Crossing. They arrived without complications and spent the night there. They are now relaxing in a local tavern deciding what their next move should be. However the decision may be made for them. After all adventure is neve...