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The spirits are restless in Waterdeep.As Braden and Miz’ra settle in at Trollskull Manor, they are faced by a violent haunting, a plague of humanoid rats, and the greatest scourge of Waterdeep: the health inspector.f e a t u r i n g@bossjellybean as Blitz Avianosets@mikeatonic as Braden Stabbener@snagelart as Zig@carleenamanzi as Miz’ra Tistyn@donshotfirst as The Dungeon MasterAlbum & Character Illustration@maidfetishOriginal Theme Song@totallyfuturisticEdited by Donny Knowles & Mike AllenBecome A Patron!Instagram

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It’s a shopping episode!Zig and Lazarus head to the mysterious Many Cats Alley in search of answers about the Willing Whip while the gang finally explores Trollskull Alley. Braden haggles with a shady bird vendor. Blitz searches for a hangover cure. Miz’ra hunts for bargains. f e a t u r i n g@bossjellybean as Blitz Avianosets@mikeatonic as Braden Stabbener@snagelart as Zig@carleenamanzi as Miz’ra Tistyn@jasonmimosa as Dungeon MasterAlbum & Character Illustration@maidfetishOriginal Theme Song@totallyfuturisticBecome A Patron!InstagramDonateBlack Lives MatterNAACP Legal Defense & Education FundKnow Your Rights CampResistance Funds Resource ListReclaim The BlockAmerican Civil Liberties UnionEducationUnicorn RiotAnti-Racism Resources For White PeopleRace ForwardEqual Justice InitiativePetitionsJustice for George FloydJustice for Ahmad ArberyJustice for Belly MujingaStand with Breonna TaylorPodcastsRPGCasts1619About RaceMinority Korner

Our party grapples with social hierarchy in the Jewel of the Sword Coast. Miz’ra meets a mentor. Braden gets advice from an old friend. Zig attempts to stay out of prison. Blitz makes it difficult.Editor’s Note: Because we recorded these sections separately, Zig and Blitz’s section ended up coming in an hour longer than everyone else’s, and to fit the episode pacing I had to cut that hour out. As a humble apology, we’ll be releasing the first the hijinks of Blitz and Zig scamming their way to the front of the line as the first Abandon Sidequest, coming soon.f e a t u r i n g@dndjellybean as Blitz Avianosets@mikeatonic as Braden Stabbener@snagelart as Zig@carleenamanzi as Miz’ra Tistyn@jasonmimosa as The Dungeon MasterAlbum & Character Illustration@maidfetishOriginal Theme Song@totallyfuturisticBecome A Patron!InstagramRPGsBlack Lives Matter [BUNDLE]National Police Accountability Project [BUNDLE]NAACP Legal Defense Fund [BUNDLE]RPGCastsDonateBlack Lives MatterNAACP Legal Defense & Education FundKnow Your Rights CampResistance Funds Resource ListReclaim The BlockAmerican Civil Liberties UnionEducationUnicorn RiotAnti-Racism Resources For White PeopleRace ForwardEqual Justice InitiativePetitionsJustice for George FloydJustice for Ahmad ArberyJustice for Belly MujingaPodcasts1619About RaceMinority Korner

Enter the Caslte Ward.Our party heads to the illustrious Caslte Ward, pursuant of their own ends. Miz’ra discovers she's a fugitive and a role model. Braden races the sun and runs into some salty bandits. Zig is plagued by nightmares. Blitz her greatest challenge yet.f e a t u r i n g@bossjellybean as Blitz Avianosets@mikeatonic as Braden Stabbener@snagelart as Zig@carleenamanzi as Miz’ra Tistyn@jasonmimosa as Dungeon MasterAlbum & Character Illustration@maidfetishOriginal Theme Song@totallyfuturisticBecome A Patron!InstagramRPGsBlack Lives Matter [BUNDLE]National Police Accountability Project [BUNDLE]NAACP Legal Defense Fund [BUNDLE]RPGCastsDonateBlack Lives MatterNAACP Legal Defense & Education FundKnow Your Rights CampResistance Funds Resource ListReclaim The BlockAmerican Civil Liberties UnionEducationUnicorn RiotAnti-Racism Resources For White PeopleRace ForwardEqual Justice InitiativePetitionsJustice for George FloydJustice for Ahmad ArberyJustice for Belly MujingaPodcasts1619About RaceMinority Korner

Hail and well met, listeners! This week we’re giving you a preview of the kind of content that will be exclusively available on our new Patreon, which you can join for as little as $3 a month.We hope you enjoy this AMA with Jenel Irene Lawson, our very own Dragonborn rogue Blitz Avianosets. Hear about Jenel’s favorite campaign settings, the differences between her and her character, and the challenges of being an active player and dungeon master while being a full time mom.Check out the video of this interview on Patreon, where you can see the excellent footage of Jenel’s IRL stealth check past her baby’s crib.Follow Jenel on Instagram@bossjellybeanAlbum & Character Illustration@maidfetishBecome A Patron!InstagramTHE FIGHT IS NOT OVER! Please follow, donate to, and signal boost the links below for the advancement of equality and civil rights. RPGsBlack Lives Matter [BUNDLE]National Police Accountability Project [BUNDLE]NAACP Legal Defense Fund [BUNDLE]RPGCastsDonateBlack Lives MatterNAACP Legal Defense & Education FundKnow Your Rights CampResistance Funds Resource ListReclaim The BlockAmerican Civil Liberties UnionEducationUnicorn RiotAnti-Racism Resources For White PeopleRace ForwardEqual Justice InitiativePetitionsJustice for George FloydJustice for Ahmad ArberyJustice for Belly MujingaPodcasts1619About RaceMinority Korner

Twilight falls on Equinox Gardens.After their thrilling victory over the Xanathar Guild, our party enjoys a little downtime. Though the threat against their lives has ended, the threat against their social lives has just begun! Blitz drowns her sorrows. Zig stumbles upon a mystery. Miz’ra gets theatrical. Braden has brunch.f e a t u r i n g@bossjellybean as Blitz Avianosets@mikeatonic as Braden Stabbener@snagelart as Zig@carleenamanzi as Miz’ra Tistyn@jasonmimosa as Dungeon MasterAlbum & Character Illustration@maidfetishBecome A Patron!InstagramRPGsBlack Lives Matter [BUNDLE]National Police Accountability Project [BUNDLE]NAACP Legal Defense Fund [BUNDLE]RPGCastsDonateBlack Lives MatterNAACP Legal Defense & Education FundKnow Your Rights CampResistance Funds Resource ListReclaim The BlockAmerican Civil Liberties UnionEducationUnicorn RiotAnti-Racism Resources For White PeopleRace ForwardEqual Justice InitiativePetitionsJustice for George FloydJustice for Ahmad ArberyJustice for Belly MujingaPodcasts1619About RaceMinority Korner

Hey, everybody. Given the current climate, we do not feel right releasing an episode this week. Instead, Abandon Quest will be making a $300 donation to Black Lives Matter. In brief, we stand with the protestors, and support the call to reform. In the show notes, you’ll find the links to several charities that we’ll be updating as time goes on, as well as petitions and educational resources if you’re unable to donate financially. We’ve also provided a link to RPGcasts.com, a website that highlights other actual play podcasts featuring players and game masters that are Black, Indigenous, Mixed Race, and/or People of Color.Thank you for listening, and from all of us at Abandon Quest, don’t give up.DonateBlack Lives MatterNAACP Legal Defense & Education FundKnow Your Rights CampResistance Funds Resource ListReclaim The BlockAmerican Civil Liberties UnionEducationUnicorn RiotAnti-Racism Resources For White PeopleRace ForwardEqual Justice InitiativePetitionsJustice for George FloydJustice for Ahmad ArberyJustice for Belly MujingaPodcastsRPGCasts 1619 About RaceMinority Korner

Welcome to Waterdeep, our City of Splendors!This week, join world renown author Volothamp Geddarm as he walks you through history, exploring the cataclysms that nearly wiped Waterdeep (and all magic in existence) off the map. Special thanks to the Sword Coast Museum of Cynosure for allowing us to record on the premises.Volo’s Waterdeep Enchiridion: A Visitor’s Guide to the City of Splendors is published by Tym Waterdeep Limited in association with the Fellowship of Innkeepers and the Fellowship of Carters and Coachmen.**I, Volothamp Geddarm, verily attest to the veracity of the words spoken herein.***Consider any antinomy, jactitation, mendacity, obloquy, pasquinade, parapraxis, traducement, or similar found in this document to be corrigendum, Address all claims of such to:Abricade FellswopSolicitor 17 Mulgomir's Way,Castle WardWaterdeep✨ s t a r r i n g✨Volothamp “Volo” Geddarm@jasonmimosaProfessor Chip Melshimber@mikeatonicScholar Annaliese Mythany@snagelartDiviner Yaphyll@libbydigsAlbum Art@jasonmimosaMusic & FoleyTabletopAudioEpidemic SoundFollow us on instagram!@abandonpodquestDungeons & Dragons, Volothamp Geddarm, Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, etc. are the intellectual property of @dndwizards, who we love.

Blood runs under Waterdeep.In the thrilling conclusion to our party’s first adventure, our intrepid villains find themselves in the heart of the Xanathar Guild, where a confrontation with an eldritch horror will change them forever. Blitz makes an abnormal friend. Zig finds their magic. Miz’ra gambles with her life. Braden finds a worthy adversary.f e a t u r i n g@bossjellybean as Blitz Avianosets@mikeatonic as Braden Stabbener@snagelart as Zig@carleenamanzi as Miz’ra Tistyna n d@jasonmimosa, your Dungeon MasterAlbum & Character Illustration @maidfetishFollow us on Instagram!@abandonpodquest

(Part 1 available in “Ep. 5 - The Crown and the Flurry”)Welcome to Waterdeep, our City of Splendors!Tired of being stumped by your players on their way to a “Dragon Heist”? Wondering how to give yourself an “extra edge” negotiating your way into Blackstaff Tower? Trying to build a foundation for your new character’s emotionally intense roleplaying? Well, have I got a resource for you!In this exciting new limited series, I, Volothamp Geddarm, invite you into the rich history of Waterdeep with a guided tour through the story of its founding, from its roots as an Elven Capital, to the towers of Mad Mages, to a war for its very soul.“Volo’s Waterdeep Enchiridion: A Visitor’s Guide to the City of Splendors”, now available on the @abandpodquest feed, wherever you download podcasts.Volo’s Waterdeep Enchiridion: A Visitor’s Guide to the City of Splendors is published by Tym Waterdeep Limited in association with the Fellowship of Innkeepers and the Fellowship of Carters and Coachmen.**I, Volothamp Geddarm, verily attest to the veracity of the words spoken herein.***Consider any antinomy, jactitation, mendacity, obloquy, pasquinade, parapraxis, traducement, or similar found in this document to be corrigendum, Address all claims of such to:Abricade FellswopSolicitor 17 Mulgomir's Way,Castle WardWaterdeep✨ s t a r r i n g✨Volothamp GeddarmAelinthaldaar Coronal@jasonmimosaLord Ahghairon@mikeatonicGreynore VirtorisAncient Elves@libbydigsAlbum Art@jasonmimosaMusic & Foley TabletopAudioEpidemic SoundDungeons & Dragons, Volothamp Geddarm, Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, etc. are the intellectual property of @dndwizards, who we love.

The Crown of Midas is gone.The party reels from the theft of Blitz’s family vessel and uncovers the headquarters of one of Waterdeep’s deadly gangs. Blitz has a crisis. Zig wants a fight club. Miz’ra shoots her shot. Braden negotiates aggressively.BONUS! Enjoy a preview of our new limited series, “Volo’s Waterdeep Enchirdion: A Visitor’s Guide to the City of Splendors”, coming soon to this very feed.Follow us on Instagram @abandonpodquest.C A S TMike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonicJenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybeanSara Nagel is Zig @snagelartCarleena Manzi is Miz’ra Tistyn @carleenamanziDonny Knowles is the DM @jasonmimosaAlbum & Character IllustrationJem @maidfetish

The dark of night in Waterdeep. A nobleman with a tale to tell.Just as they thought their search was over, our party discovers the Waterdavian noble Renaer Neverember, who seems even more out of place than they are. Blitz makes bank. Zig endorses dangerous plans. Miz’ra finds a clue. Braden is a patient mentor.Follow us on Instagram @abandonpodquest.CastMike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonicJenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybeanSara Nagel is Zig @snagelartCarleena Manzi is @carleenamanziDonny Knowles is the DM @donshotfirstAlbum & Character Art by Jem @maidfetish

Crime doesn’t pay in the City of Splendors.After a disastrous encounter with the City Watch, the party takes refuge in a strange curiosity shop before finally making their way to the Skewered Dragon. Zig laments their situation. Blitz deals with a subordinate. Miz’ra makes a death save. Braden gets his sword wet.Follow us on Instagram @abandonpodquest.CastMike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonicJenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybeanSara Nagel is Zig @snagelartCarleena Manzi is Miz’ra Tisyn @carleenamanziDonny Knowles is the DM @donshotfirstAlbum & Character Art by Jem @maidfetishMusicNightborn by VindsveptSneaky Jazz by Allen Grey Swing Time by Allen Grey Dark Magic by Allen Grey Detective Jazz Man Blues by Allen Grey Jazz It Up by Allen GreyLonesome West No Horses No Rain TabletopAudioDocks District TabletopAudioWaterkeep TabletopAudioThe Slaughtered Ox TabletopAudioMedieval Library TabletopAudioAbandoned Windmill TabletopAudioArtist’s Garret TabletopAudioThe Underdark TabletopAudioDetective Story Luca FranciniThe Sailor Song AGsoundtraxSneaky Snitch Kevin MacLeodLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

A storm rolls into Waterdeep.After slaying a troll in the Yawning Portal, a famous author makes an offer. Blitz receives a warning and formulates a plan. Zig navigates the law and throws their weight around. Miz’ra shoots her shot, for better or worse. Braden clashes with an old friend and also makes brunch plans.Follow us on Instagram @abandonpodquest.CastMike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonicJenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybeanSara Nagel is Zig @snagelartCarleena Manzi is Miz’ra Tistyn @carleenamanziDonny Knowles is the DM @donshotfirstAlbum & Character Art by Jem @maidfetishMusicSultry Big Band Jazz bdProductionsPippin the Hunchback Kevin MacLeodStay the Course Kevin MacLeodCeltic Impulse Kevin MacLeodMoorland Kevin MacLeodThe Bog Standard TabletopAudioTavern Music TabletopAudioWaterkeep TabletopAudioBig Band Broadway Allen GreyNever to Return by VindsveptLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Welcome to Waterdeep, the City of Splendors.Our “heroes” gather in the Yawning Portal Tavern to do business, when they are interrupted by a violent interloper. Braden makes an offer. Blitz makes a choice. Miz’ra finds a contact. Zig isn’t feeling well.Follow us on Instagram @abandonpodquest.CastMike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonicJenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybeanSara Nagel is Zig @snagelartCarleena Manzi is Miz’ra Tistyn @carleenamanziDungeon MasterDonny Knowles @donshotfirstAlbum & Character Art by Jem @maidfetishMusicThe Bog Standard TabletopAudioTavern Music TabletopAudioNödår by VindsveptChasing the Traitor by VindsveptNever to Return by VindsveptLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

It is Autumn in Waterdeep.An immortal Barbarian finds “dinner” in the dead of night. A Dragonborn Captain faces peril on her own ship. A mysterious Drow clashes with kindness. A club owning Eladrin hides the evidence.Follow us on Instagram @abandonpodquestCastMike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonicJenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybeanSara Nagel is Zig @snagelartCarleena Manzi is Miz’ra Tistyn @carleenamanziDonny Knowles is the DM @donshotfirstAlbum & Character ArtJem @maidfetishMusicLonesome West No Horses No Rain TabletopAudioHalfling Festival TabletopAudioFishing Village (Music Only) TabletopAudioDown by the Sea TabletopAudioThe River Town TabletopAudioThe Royal Salon TabletopAudioThe Bog Standard TabletopAudioTavern Music TabletopAudioMedieval Fair Allen GreyGypsy Swing Allen GreySwing That Thing Allen GreyPirates in Neverland Marco BelloniFolk Round Kevin MacLeodTango De Manzana Kevin MacLeodOur Story Begins Kevin MacLeodTeller of Tales Kevin MacLeodLicensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Welcome to Abandon Quest! This episode is an out of character introduction to the player characters that will be featured in our campaign, set in Waterdeep, the City of Splendor!This is going live at the same time as Episode 0: “Autumn”, which largely accomplishes the same thing, so if you’d rather jump right into the narrative then feel free to skip this. Otherwise, enjoy getting to know our players, and thank you for listening!Follow us on Instagram @abandonpodquestCastMike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonicJenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybeanSara Nagel is Zig @snagelartCarleena Manzi is @carleenamanziDonny Knowles is the DM @donshotfirstAlbum & Character ArtJem @maidfetishMusic Halfling Festival TabletopAudio Folk Round Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0