Mergedworlds - A Dungeons & Dragons Storytelling Series

Heading north with soldiers from Pax-Awall to help quell a threat on the border, the companions find themselves caught in between two armies and a familiar face.

After their success in the northern forest, the companions continue their search to the North East in”a place even the gods can't walk.” On the way they make a discovery at The Valley of Sacrifice and one companion meets a mysterious figure.

With their friends help and their new guide the companions continue north into the centaur filled woods. At the same time a dark force threatens Pax-Awall from the west.

As the companions prepare for their journey to the west to aid the Kingdom of Thoromin against the undead forces threatening them, the companions make new allies, discover lost family and strike bargains with mysterious figures, all culminating in a plot against the royal family.

As the combined armies of Thoromin and Pax-Awall march to face the undead horde moving towards the kingdom, the companions set off to discover the source of the undead scourge. What they find is something completely unexpected that will test their wills. A bargain is struck.

Returning victorious from Pax-Awall, the heroes receive a mysterious message summoning them north. There they find out the secret of the mysterious arch below the Valley of Sacrifice and how to use it to find the missing stones.

Lost between worlds the heroes seek out the next and final stones and a friend isn't quite what he seems.

Heading to the holy land of Dragonaria, the heroes seek out the final stone. Each must face their own test to succeed in finally gaining the lost magical Artifacts that Zoltan needs to open the way home.

After their long journey to recover the missing artifact weapons, the heroes have some time to relax and settle down. Invited to the wedding of an ally, our friends find themselves pulled in to an unexpected adventure that may set the stage for great things to come.

Now on Darsh's new ship our adventurers are out in the high seas in search of the Pirate ship to end the curse affecting the mutinous crew. During their voyage a heroic decision brings them into the notice of a powerful nation who summons their son home. Faces from the past reappear, altering the teams dynamic.

In the Minotaur Kingdom of Krona'ar Darsh is made an offer that will require a great challenge of him and his friends. Afterward, one of the party receives a message from a powerful and unexpected source that will determine the future of all four of our heroes.

Heading North to answer the call of the gods, the party comes into a new land under siege by mysterious forces. Finding new friends and new enemies the heroes choose to place themselves in the middle, taking a step towards events that could determine their future.

Allies old and new join our heroes on their way to The Source, in a race against old enemies and to finally use the The Artifacts they've fought so long to find. Will they finally unlock the world and find out if there is finally a way back home from Mergedworlds?

More than a year has passed since the heroes separated to begin their new lives. An event in Pax-Awall summons them together once more. The lives of old friends are at risk and only an attempt to enter the Elven land of Santrielle may save them.

With the recent events in Pax-Awall coming to an end, the heroes return to Serenity for Michael and Dandy's wedding. The happy events are over-shadowed by a looming threat from the west, and an old bargain must kept.

Darsh, Mercy and Kwan head deep into Auruman in disguise in an attempt to rescue the missing Tobias. Fighting their way through several incidents they finally make it to the capital city and attempt to sneak into the Great Temple. Far to the East, Artemis helps Draven retrieve an important item.

Dandy and Michael join Artemis and Draven on their quest. In search of the first artifact they enter into an old maze of puzzles. Then they travel to the Tribal lands of the Wanta-loo to meet the “Prophet” guiding Draven on his quest.

Artemis, Dandy, Michael, Draven and their Tribal allies search for the second artifact in The Cave of Winds. A terrible event shapes the rest of their adventure in a shocking and unsuspected way.

Continuing east in search of the final artifact the party travels to the Kingdom of Darkmoore and meet the wizard king and his allies. Next they move on to the final encounter with Daedelas, Draven's half-brother before he can open a portal to his homeworld.

The story returns to Darsh and Mercy this week in the Empire of Auruman, where the heroes find themselves in an unexpected situation, forced to fight for a way back home to Serenity.

The Grand Arena, where Darsh and Mercy fight to survive. With the help of the resistance Darsh and Mercy struggle to find their freedom, even as the Emperor plots to kill them to further his dark plans. Surprise combatants, unexpected allies and a final push for home, this chapter of their lives will come to a close one way or another.

Over a year has passed since the heroes returned home. Serenity is booming, Mercy's is becoming known as a great lord of the land and Artemis has given birth. Several small events begin to set up this new chapter in their lives, and an unexpected event occurs that will change their lives forever.

After the attack by Shastra, Michael is left in a comatose state with Manandra broken. The friends seek out help from the Brotherhood of Magic in Pax-Awall, specifically Lamia the Red, an artifact specialist. Her information's sets them on an unsure path trying to find a way to repair Manandra before Michael is lost forever.

In order for Manadra to be repaired, the heroes must first travel into the Dwarven Kingdom of Koromin to free it from the evil forces that has kept its people exiled for 200 years. Along with their dwarven guide Koal they venture first into the Upper City to face its demons.

Continuing down deep into the earth to the Central City of Khoromin, our heroes led by their dwarven guide Koal begin searching the towns and cities for clues to what has caused the exile of the once great dwarven kingdom. What they find instead may be more than they can handle.

Entering into the deepest city in the dwarven Kingdom of Khoromin, the heroes and their guide Koal search out the source of the evil plaguing the kingdom. What they find is far beyond everything they imagined, leaving them in a situation where a new quest is presented.

Once again the companions go deep into the Dwarven Kingdom, this time to help Koal solve the mystery of his clans lost homeland.

In order to save the life of Michael the companions must venture into the mystical plane known as The Sands. To gain access they must first ask for help from an old acquaintance who may need something in return.

Inside the mystical realm of The Sands, the heroes have entered into the world of Eloine, a world under siege. What they find will change the course of their adventure.

Travelling to the volcanic lands of Shorn, Our heroes, as well as Manandra, Fenton and his Paladins race towards the source of the undead plague that wracks their world. Only through the sacrifice of those loved will there be the chance to save Michaels life.

Months after the companions have returned home, each is living in relative peace. They all have events in their lives they are addressing alone since they are scattered across the land. The haunting dreams of the future though seems to be creeping closer to each of them.

Each of our heroes finds themselves drawn deeper into their own quests and issues. Artemis and the growing sickness spreading across Serenity. Mercy and her father dealing with threats at the border. Darsh and the pirates assaulting his islands and ships in his waters and Dandy and the mystery of Whispering Hills. Each day also brings them closer to a larger threat that strikes at them when they are all most helpless.

The aftermath of the nightmare has left our heroes shaken. Still, they have no time to address it as events continue to unfold around them. Mercy helps deal with a crisis at the mine while Artemis battles to cleans the sickness spreading through Serenity. Darsh prepares to hunt down the pirates that have been attacking his waters while Dandy and Michael attempt to investigate the mysterious Mayor of Whispering Hills, only to find something quite unexpected. All the while, the days keep ticking by. Could their dreams become nightmares once again?

Artemis, Dandy and Mercy bring their current adventures to a close while Darsh still hunts down the pirates in his waters. Once again the 7th day comes and they are put in to a situation where their greatest fears come back to haunt them.

Counting down till another 7th day, Mercy, Artemis and Dandy all search for a cause of the groups nightmares. At the same time, Darsh finally tracks down the pirate ships plaguing his waters and finds more than he expected. Yet the dreams still come.

In this episode we start by going a little back in time to a special mini-adventure Mercy and Artemis had before the current storyline. This originally happened this way because I liked to try and have a Halloween themed mini-adventure for my players on that holiday. It was important to include because it introduces some new characters. Afterwards we continue in our current storyline, where the characters have a chance to finally rid themselves of the nightmares, but not before another dark dream introduces their true enemy.

Entering into the Dreamscape the heroes have only a short time to enter the Dream City of Auruman and defeat the Emperor. Navigating through a labyrinth of puzzles, traps and obstacles requiring all their skills to defeat. All the while, another dark figure watches their quest with great interest.

War. The nation of Serenity and Auruman have been heading towards this path since before Serenity was even a Kingdom. Now all of Serenity's allies gather to face the strongest army known to Mergedworlds. Friends new and old ready themselves to stand beside Queen Mercy and her friends on the field of battle, but even as they fight for their lives a stronger force looms over both nations, its intentions unknown.

The Keeper of the Sands has told the heroes that there is a way to stop the Auruman Emperor permanently but that specific tasks must be completed first. Soon after, the Dragon Hunter Balen arrives in Serenity with a message from the Keeper. They are to help him kill the large black Dragon Cirok, who killed Balen's father. Joining him on this mission they travel far to the north, but while they are away dark forces move against the kingdom.

Returning home the heroes find there are still more steps to be taken before facing the Emperor. The Keeper breaks them and their companions into three teams, all sent after a different needed artifact. The first group of Darsh, Dandy, Ulrich, Tevin and Edwin are sent to a hot desert land where they must find the mystical Bone Lance while avoiding its deadly protectors.

The first group enters the Caves of Infinity in search of the Bone Lance. At the same time, the second group of heroes travel through the portal in search of The Staff of Winter. Expecting to be in a cold frigid environment, they are surprised to find themselves in a hot jungle instead, on the cusp of a large crater. Their path leads through the crater where they find more than they bargained for.

The second group of heroes completes their journey in the frozen tundra they had been sent to. Returning home there is concern as there has been no word from the third group of heroes. When the portal finally opens for them to return home, who returns, and what happened on their journey is the darkest tale of all.

As the heroes prepare for their journey to face the Emperor of Auroman, Mercy is visited by a shady character who represents a new and potentially dangerous power in Serenity. Leaving their home behind the heroes head northwest with a group of selected allies, ready to take on their foe. On their way, they find a strange tunnel through the mountains which may hold more than they expected.

After the dangerous events in the mountains the party finds themselves entering the northern lands of Auruman. As they make their way across the land, heading west, they come across multiple obstacles, living and geographical. Finally they make their way into a massive swap full of strange creatures and unexpected threats.

Finally exiting the swap the heroes head towards the only man who has ever been to the sacred tower they are seeking. Throughout the land they face challenges and communities of people suspicious and yet welcoming. With the final goal in sight another hurdle slows them down.

The final battle has come. Finding the Sacred Tower of the Gods, our heroes and their allies are forced to fight their enemies on multiple fronts. With multiple enemies to face it will take everything they have, and the blessings of unexpected Gods themselves to once and for all eliminate the Auruman threat.

It's the first ever Darshtopian Games! From all around the Southern Kingdoms nations have come with their champions to compete for prizes and glory. During this time of excitement and comradery a new threat appears involving an underwater kingdom, an elven princes and a gnome. Through it all an old danger resurfaces.

Visiting the Ancient Oracle the heroes are offered a deal. Bring her the items she wants and she will tell the the location of a powerful artifact they can use to defeat the weresharks and save the Sea Elven kingdom.

The Dragon Turtle offers the heroes a chance to use hos artifact against the were-sharks. First, they must enter the ancient sea beast Flonatia that has slumbered 1000 years. Inside they find different races fighting for control of the space within, defeat the beasts own internal defenses and recover three mystical pearls.

In the first part of this chapters conclusion the heroes complete their search of Flonatia for the final pearl and then must rush against time to defeat the Were-Sharks before the Elven Kingdom is destroyed.

The second part of episode 60 is a bit shorter and it tells the introduction of our heroes children as characters while they grow and begin their own paths.

In this episode our heroes have lived through years of relative peace, their homes and kingdoms growing. It is the time of the Serenity Unity Festival, a favored holiday in the kingdom. As friends new and old prepare to celebrate all that's come to pass, an old threat emerges to threaten not only their peace, but the lives of their children as well.

Secrets are revealed! The Man in the Hat gives dire warnings and the reason behind Serenity's attack. The children of the heroes become central and their fates are all intertwined with the prophesy, for Seraph is the chosen.

The children go to the Kingdom of Firemoon for the prince's birthday celebration. During their stay, Seraph has a fateful meeting with a young woman that causes an event that will put more than one of the children on a new path.

Learning of a small city in need of help far to the Northwest of Serenity, the heroes embark on a mission to see if an old threat has taken residence in that area. On the way they find a strangely abandoned farming community with signs of a long ago struggle.

Along with the young wizardess Fiade, the heroes fight against the Mechanical Horror that destroyed the long lost community. Making their way North towards the city plagued by The Drow, they come across a small town and an interesting offer.

The local town asks our heroes to help with a local issue while waiting for the caravan to arrive, possibly taking on a bigger challenge than they expected.

Making their way towards the Drow mountain on the edge of the lands of Star's Reach, the heroes come across several cities and situations bringing more clarity ton the Drow threat. Finally meeting up with an old acquaintance, the mountain comes in sight.

Through Aeyren the companions learn more about his history, the Drow situation and how the evil of Nilat Firemoon still continues to haunt Mergedworlds.

An episode filled with heroic poses, daring adventures and old school call backs, the heroes finally find out who and what is behind the “drow” attacks on the caravans and make moves to try and stop them before they can do more harm.

With their new allies the heroes must rush to save the Great Caravan from attack. If they are successful there's a chance their new Drow friends may finally find a place to call home. Back in Serenity a friends new love may be more than what she seems.

The new chapter of Mergedworlds begins. In this episode many of the storylines and events from the past finally collide to put Seraph and the other children on the first steps of their path. New characters, surprising revelations and and events that will change the relationships of Mergedworlds forever!

With their friends gone, the other children of Serenity's heroes are stuck between a rock and a hard place. They are torn between their desire to help Seraph and Deacon, and their responsibilities at home. An old childhood playmate of Artis returns to the kingdom and helps put things in perspective. All the while, from the shadows another player enters the game. ***There were some minor sound issues with the recording. I apologize that the sound cuts out occasionally for a second.***

Seraph, Deacon and Moogan race to the east, in hopes of finding Dina and her family. On the way a short stop in a local town brings unwanted attention and the Kingdom of Arduell holds both danger and more questions.

Artis, Maeve, Petal and Ran head Southeast after their friends. On the way they tackle their first adventure and end up being the voice of reason in a town embroiled in intrigue, ending with the addition of a new friend.

Seraph, Deacon and Moogan learn the truth of Dina's past and about the “chain” created to protect her. In the hopes of catching up to her, they are forced to make a deal with unsavory forces.

To earn the help of the Pirate Lord, Captain Wavestrider, Seraph must undertake a dangerous quest to retrieve an item from an island no one has ever survived on. Learning of the Captains past shows the man's motivations. Artis and her group finally arrive in Arduell to find a friendly surprise waiting for them.

Artis, Mauve, Petal, Ran and Kipp travel on the ship the Miss Dandelion east after Seraph. Voyaging through the lands first discovered by their parents, they get to retrace the steps that they had walked before him. Finally, when least expected, an mysterious figure reveals the secret of an artifact from the past.

The pirate island of Sharptooth Harbor provides new experiences and dangers for Seraph, Deacon and Moogan. Captain Endian introduces them to the next links in the Chain and Seraph must prove himself once again. Artis and friends receive some troubling news that may change their destination.

Artis and her friends travel north to the distant kingdom of Caradon. Passing through different lands friendships are strengthened as they seek out information on the mysterious kingdom that is their goal.

Seraph, Deacon and Moogan reach the City-State of Medrenal in their search for Dina, chasing after the group of Aurumanians also on her trail. A great city divided in sections, they search for any sign of Dina and their enemy while a shadowy figure watches on.

The identity of The Black Rose, the leader of the Serenity Thieves Guild is finally revealed. Her past and her identity will have a profound effect on Serenity forever.

Artis and her allies finally reach the Kingdom of Caradon. After receiving a warm welcome they begin their journey east towards the castle, though the path may not be quite as inviting as its people.

Continuing their journey across the Kingdom of Caradon, Artis, Mauve, Petal, Ran and Kip see growing signs that something is wrong in the small kingdom. Seeking the reason the gods sent them to this land they make their way to the Castle of Caradon only to be met by the King and even more questions.

Seraph, Deacon and Moogan attend the Red Burroughs game where they are witnesses to horrific acts of cruelty. Their response sets the stage for a escalation of events that may end up being more than they can handle.

Seraph, Deacon and Moogan have been separated and each must deal with their own struggles before they can find each other. The secrets of the kingdom are revealed as their dark nemesis makes a surprising move.

Artis, Mauve, Ran, Petal and Kipp are now inside the castle of Caradon. With warnings from the Princess they carefully begin their search for the evil plaguing this land. Unfortunately, it appears to be searching for them as well.

As the heroes continue to explore the castle of Caradon, they continue to discover odd behaviors of its inhabitants. Petal makes a discovery in the library that could lead to dire consequences.

The heroes must finally face the evil controlling Caradon. Nothing is as it seems in the keep and new villains and more must be dealt with. The climactic ending to the Caradon storyline with several secrets and revelations revealed.

Seraph, Dina, Deacon and Moogan make their way to the trade city of Namaria for supplies and information as they look for a place of safety or a way home to Serenity. A mysterious figure arrives with an unusual request.

Joining Red on his quest for the magic circlet, the group travels north to the great swamp. After picking up another member they enter the swap and find incredible danger.

The heroes must face three tests to judge if they are worthy of the artifact they seek which is needed to save a young man's soul

The heroes must face the final two tests to judge if they are worthy of the artifact they seek which has unexpected ramifications and a new player enters the game.

Returning back to Namaria, the group says goodbye to Red and Ward. They begin planning their next steps when they discover they are still being threatened by enemies from their past.

With their new ally, the heroes attempt to escape the city of Namaria, but are they trading one dangerous path for another?

The dark tunnel that promises to be the heroes escape from Namaria proves to have dangers of its own. Vincentius proves his worth.

In a final bid to escape the forces of Auruman, the heroes do their best to escape into the mountains. New threats and old enemies surface making escape only possible through the sacrifice of one of their own.

Calamity strikes! Artis, Mauve, Ran, Petal and Kipp are forced to deal with the loss of their friends and valuables. New allies are made while new threats appear on the horizon.

The heroes learn of Quntius predicament and begin to plan a rescue, but the leaders of Daggers Bay have their own ideas.

The heroes hatch a plan to rescue Quintius. With the help of Brota and his community they set to learn the skills needed to infiltrate the Dagger Bay Keep, but surprises wait for them inside.

Artis, Mauve, Petal, Ran and Kipp must face the Pirate Lord Red Beard in their quest to retrieve the magical artifact. Back in Serenity, an unexpected visitor causes great concern.

The Emperor of Auruman has come to Serenity to speak to Queen Mercy and King Ulrich. The leaders speak of the past and the future, and the Emperor speaks to his intentions.

The truth revealed! In the aftermath, Serenity receives some small visitors warning of a new danger in the North. Finally, a meeting 20 years in the making finally occurs.

After 20 years of hunting him, Draven finally meets The Man in the Hat. Meanwhile, Mercy and her friends find their trouble may be bigger than they originally thought.

To fight a beholder is no easy task. This one is especially dangerous. With little other option Mercy and her friends make their stand against the beast before it can do more harm.

Artis, Mauve, Ran, Kipp and Petal travel into a new land as they continue to search for Seraph and his friends. The arrive in a small town to only to learn the area is ruled by a religion previously unknown to them, and that danger exists in every shadow.

Artis and her friends enter the city of Haven's Crest. While welcomed by the local church, The Children of the Night, the city itself provides a new mystery that directly effects our heroes.

New allies complicate the matters in Haven's Crest. Learning of an underground group that opposes the Children of the Night, Artis and her friends learn they may have friends they'd never expected.

With Petal trapped inside the mage tower, the allies do their best to learn more about the city and how they can help break the grip of the Children of the Night cult. Artis stumbles onto a situation that could have dire consequences for everyone.

Petal is still missing and her friends have no way to help her. With no other choice they continue to delve into the Children of the Night and Artis becomes involved directly.