Advanced Drinking & Dragons

Zanzer has a brilliant idea and the group goes on the offensive.

The group receives a secret from a powerful demonic entity in the aftermath of a deadly struggle.

The Scream Machine makes a brief detour to an archaeological dig on their way back to Mad Maggie's familiar fort.

In this short episode, the group levels up from their repaired Astral Pistons and they spend some time with the hag Mad Maggie and her Hellride museum.

The group spends a couple days recovering at Fort Knucklebones.

The crew of the Scream Machine makes their way to the Bone Brambles where they hope to encounter the hag Red Ruth.

Things get desperate outside Red Ruth's hut.

The group is stranded at a hill in the wastes when the Scream Machine breaks down.

Beaten and battered, the group tries to limp their way back to Fort Knucklebones with their damaged Scream Machine.

A familiar foe arrives in the nick of time for our heroes, their busy agenda, and their busted vehicle.

With a new set of wheels, the group sets off to find the Wandering Emporium.

Chasing a time-sensitive lead, the group intervenes in a warlord ambush.

All four parts returned, the group straps in for a deep dive through Lulu's damaged memories.

The group breaks from the dream machine and sets out for Calloway's camp at the Bloody Cyst.

Tunnels carved into the side of the Bloody Cyst appear to be occupied by some natural denizens.  Zanzer is disgusted.

An ambush in the tunnels begins to look dire for our heroes.  Ingrid has a wonderful terrible idea.

The group emerges from the Cyst and makes some uncomfortable conversation.  Note the final twenty minutes or so is especially disjointed as people got the off-track giggles after some especially grim roleplay.

The group sets out for Bel's Forge in the hunt for control rods.

Negotiations take an unusual turn when the Shield of the Hidden Lord speaks up.

Comeuppance, a chase, and the group experiences loss.

A meeting with the Ichor Kickers leads to some sick tricks over the river Styx, and then the group arrives at the Umber University.

Nemeia has an altercation with the aloof professor.  Zanzer tries to steal lab equipment.

After a long journey, the group is transported back to Elturel for their final battle.  The warlords of Avernus are ready for a change in leadership.

It is the climactic final battle amid the ruins of Elturel, where the city is sinking beneath of the waters of the Styx.  Warning for anyone with sensitive ears, this episode features occasional shouting.

Season 4 begins with Rime of the Frostmaiden!  Join a new group of plucky heroes as they brave the treacherous frozen wastes of the Spine of the World mountains.

In the aftermath of the avalanche, the group takes shelter in a nearby cave.

The sinister secrets of the group's cave shelter are being revealed.

Things take an unexpected turn when the occupants of the cave, and source of strange voices, are discovered.

The group makes their way to the gates of the city only to find them barred from entry.  A frost giant sits calmly outside.

Time spent in the taverns turns up an interesting tidbit about missing ore and a savage yeti attack.

Traveling the wastes is dangerous indeed as the group makes contact with some questionable folk.

Tracking down the missing ore results in an unexpected conflict with some unusual goblins.

With blood snow in their wake, the group takes to the road heading northward.

Hired to investigate a murder with discretion, the group displays their competence and also the other thing.

Investigations turn up occupants in the murder site!  Can the group handle it when things get a little too hot?

Setting out for Termalaine, word gets out of monsters in the mines.  The group smells opportunity.

Descending into the mines, investigation begins.  But where are the monsters?

Confronting a surprising denizen of the mines, Zev flexes her drow magics.

What could be stranger than a well spoken kobold?

Note:  As is tradition, we opened our session with a recap of the week prior.  Typically I edit it out for the listener, but in this case I chose to include it for reasons which I hope are obvious.

The travel to Lonely Wood is interrupted by a blood-curdling cry for help.

Pursuit of a dangerous beast leads the group to an ancient elven ruin.

The group's exploration of the tomb reveals a recent murder.

Zev and Si make new friends.  Kus, Oona, and Paavu eat cookies.

The group gathers for somber revels at Lonelywood and lay their fallen companion to rest.

When things go bump in the night, it's up to Zevillienne to find the culprit.  Or maybe Oona.

When the heavy snows and a dangerous criminal goat threaten the mountain slopes, what's a party to do?

When crag cats strike, it's up to an unlikely hero to save the day.  Does Nayantai the criminal goat have what it takes?  Can Oona and Zev keep the pace?

The group begins to track the missing party of trail guide Keegan, and uncovers evidence of a yeti attack!

Tracking the goliath and his companion leads to a yeti cave.  Things look grim!

Tracking the final member of Keegan's party uncovers a possible ambush - or worse.