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So we've got the wand! Now we just need to find out the rest of the clues and then do this Arcane Octad! All before Auril can get down here! Also before Avarice figures it out as well. No biggie! If anyone can do it, it's our heroes! I wonder what this woman encased in ice is all about though? Very intriguing, wouldn't you say Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat(if you have made it this far into the description, comment something about how Luke is an unfair DM, that'll really get him)

These steps are pretty confusing to me. Why would the people of Ythryn design a system like this? Or maybe it's the nature of the magic that requires it? I'm not certain, but it's too much. I'd have stopped once I found out there were eight steps to this thing. I guess that's why I'm not part of this group, right Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.(Also, if you read this description leave a comment on the podcast saying “Wow, great job Luke!”)

Not these things again! Who designed these creatures?! Whoever did needs to be smote. I hope it was Auril, because she needs to be smote anyway. Hopefully our heroes make it out of this situation so they can actually fight her. Also I figured she'd be here by now, what gives? Very weird how empty this city seems to be. Right, Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Well we've finally made it to Ythryn and I'm feeling a bit sad. At least Bastion got some form of closure. I hope he can find some kind of life after this adventure. What say you, Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Wow, a lot happened last time. I can understand if you need a little breather. Why not read this description to ease your mind? Reading something from a friendly perspective can help, or so I've been told. I think Logic did the right thing. I don't think our heroes had a fight in them. It would have been hard fought, and they would have lost. It couldn't have been avoided. Also those Nothic were very cryptic, weren't they? I don't know how much I can trust something with only one eye that speaks cryptically like that. The fate of a nothic is a sad one, though. I think this has been enough reading, don't you Max Hedman? I think our friends here can rest easy!Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Okay so those guys came out of nowhere. Maybe they'll know where the hostages are? I hope we can find them soon. I worry for poor little Toe's life. He's truly the best of us, wouldn't you agree Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Oh, so Bastion is like GETTING his memories back. That's good…I hope. What if we find out Bastion's master was actually evil? Or Bastion is some kind of time bomb? I'm not sure I like this dungeon anymore. Max Hedman, can you please play me something to soothe my soul?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

What a nasty, nasty vampire. Good thing our Bastion had sunlight! It truly came in clutch. It's almost like he was made for this dungeon..which would be impossible. What do you mean this is where he's from? Oh man, this must be a blast from the past for him. You got any songs to go with that, Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Oh Finger, what can I say about you? Not much really. You seemed like a good guy, and I'm sorry you had to go the way you did. Perhaps this is what Bastion needs to push himself forward. I guess we shall soon find out, eh? Mad Hedman, let's play a song in remembrance of a real one.Sound Effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Okay, I did NOT see that coming. Finger becoming a vampire? Or at least I assume he's a vampire if he's sucking on rats. He could just really have a thing for rat blood. It's good that Bastion was the one to find him though, no? As a person without blood he's pretty much the most qualified to handle such a creature. What do you think, Max Hedman? Spooky, right?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Talk about a deus ex machina (am I using that correctly?) there at the end. Though I guess our heroes could have mopped up the remainder of the Reghed nomads. At least now we have more Tall Tree! This party is getting pretty big! I hope this doesn't mean combat will take longer though. What say you, Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Okay so like I'm not the only one mad about those kobolds, right? Like I feel like that was just unfair. Personally. Where did these three come from, anyway? I mean I guess the mine. But still. Bastion wasn't even there for those quests! Why was he punished?? Max Hedman, can you make it make sense to me?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

So Auril is the absolute worst, we can all agree on that. Gods she makes me so angry. Why does she even want the Dale? No one wants to worship her here. Go somewhere else! There are plenty of people who will worship you…just not here! Max Hedman this makes me so mad. I really could just explode.Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat

What a blow! Finally! Good news for ONCE!! Gods I am so excited I could just scream. Without her Roc, Auril can't make the rime, right?? This is monumental. Max Hedman, break out the brandy! We're celebrating tonight!Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Oh boy… this is the moment we have been waiting for folks. Auril is front and center and ready to fight. I wish our heroes had gotten more of a rest, but it is what it is at this point. I have faith that they will pull through! They've beaten everything thrown at them so far…well majority of them have at least. What do you think, Max Hedman? Want to place bets?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

These tests are so brutal. I get that Auril is an evil goddess, but come on! Also these all seem very dependent on time frame. What happens if someone comes here in a week? Do they repeat these same tests? Probably not I would imagine. But then what are the tests?? It's all so confusing. Right, Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

I…I don't know what to say. These tests were bad. Auril is not a good goddess. If our heroes weren't heroes I'd be fine with everything. But they are. And those tests were ostensibly non-heroic. It's just a lot to take in I think. Max Hedman, let's go somewhere to contemplate everything.Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Ukuma seems like such a kind soul, I hope our heroes don't have to fight her at any point. Also what are these tests? They're a little concerning, truth be told. Anything that is titled after a god frightens me. Right, Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Now it is finally time to enter the domain of Auril. What will our heroes find in Grimskalle? Nothing good, I can assure you. One can only hope they find what they are looking for! Right, Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

What a harrowing fight! Our heroes truly are lucky, I'm not sure there are many who could have survived that altercation. Yet survive they did! And they will continue to survive as they go on to face the Frost Maiden herself…hopefully. I'll be honest, Max Hedman, I'm getting nervous. I hope our party can do it. Can you play me something to help ease my nerves?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Woah.. Logic.. has now mysteriously doubled? What harrowing situation will our adventurers have to muck through now? Stay tuned to find out.

By all that is holy…I can't be the only one frightened right now, right?? I'm shaking as if I was on the island with them. Nothing good can come from being here, but be here our heroes must. Let's keep them in our thoughts, please. Max Hedman, please play us a song to keep us strong and warm.Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Well those negotiations went well, I think. Time to go to the Sea of Moving Ice! Hopefully that will be easy. Just have to get that Codicil of White. Easy peasy. I'm not worried. You're not worried either, right Max Hedman??Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

So it looks like shit is about to go down. Which is…troubling to say the least. Well hey, at least Bastion got in a good punch of Stonefist. That guys pisses me off. But now they'll all die together so I guess it doesn't matter. You know, I feel like this stubbornness was a way to railroad our heroes into a fight…but surely the DM wouldn't do that, right?? What say you, Max Hedman??Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Gods I hope this is a good idea. I know Stonefist doesn't trust this situation, but hopefully he will be able to swallow his pride. Or maybe he's right and everyone will die! That would be a great end to our story. That was sarcasm by the way. Can you tell sarcasm through text, Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

These goliaths have too much drama if you ask me. Give me a tribe that has like, zero bad things happening to it. I'd chill with them. I just don't understand generational grudges, I guess. They just don't make sense. Once most of the old guard is gone, who cares what was done to them? Let the young live their lives. How do you feel about it, Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Our Bitter Hearts have been through so much. Now they must be peace keepers. While there is nothing wrong with that, I hope they haven't lost the plot. At least these Goliaths are agreeable. Let's hope the next group is as well! I can only imagine that they would be! Right, Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

So now our heroes must head to the snowy mountains to the west of Icewind Dale. This place is too big, if you ask me. It could be a bit smaller. Oh well, at least we get some good story out of it! I'm enjoying myself, definitely! How about you, Max Hedman?Sound Effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Well, time to head northward once again! It seems that these side quests are just endless. I mean I guess this one will help them on their main quest, but gods is this tedious. I wish at least fast traveling was enabled. The instantaneous kind, where the time of day doesn't change. You know what I mean, right? Anyway, I think we deserve a hearty tune from Max Hedman about now. Where is he..?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Oh wow, this is very scary. I'm not certain our heroes will be able to pull through. Eight versus three? Those are odds I'm not comfortable with. PLUS Auril watching?? I mean sure, this first round has gone well. But what about the others? Max Hedman, I'm frightened. Can you give me some kind of inspiration to get out of it?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Oh, that flashback was a bit unexpected. Hopefully we can resolve this upcoming conflict! I'll be honest, I'm not certain what to expect from this. I'm a bit scared. But I have faith our heroes will be able to prevail. If anyone is capable of ending this madness, it's the Bitter Hearts! Right, Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Things are going from bad to worse. A sacrifice every night? There's no way that can lead to a substantial population. They're going way mad here, and they need to be stopped. I can't believe I was rooting for the ten towns. Now it seems there are only two or three towns that are even worth it. Max Hedman, what has this world come to?Sound Effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

That Xardorok was kind of a pushover, wasn't he? At least our heroes got this over with quickly. Now on the find the orb! Surely they won't mess around in this fortress for too long. I can't imagine them wasting time while they know their next move. Very unlike our party to do so. Right, Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Gods there is so much sneaking around going on in this campaign. It's absolutely wild. Where is the rushing in to battle? Why so much hesitation? I blame party dynamics. Get me a few good folks and we'll storm this castle in like thirty minutes. We'll even have Max Hedman be our drummer boy!Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

So this plan is absolutely going to work, right? There's no way it will backfire. It's going to be flawless in execution. They're going to be in and out of this castle. At least, I hope… They killed everyone, right?? There wasn't an extra person who was invisible, right? Max Hedman, can you help me calm down?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Too much debating. Not enough action. Our party just needs to go with their gut! Storm the castle, kill the king, and be rid of the Duergar threat! Or even just go find the Orb and get to the glacier! Gods this is too much for me. Max Hedman, let's go play some music somewhere else.Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

I'm glad our heroes were able to make it out of Brynshander, but MAN now they have to deal with these flying freaks? Will they ever get a break?? One can only hope. I just don't feel good about their quest going forward. I would just abandon Ice Wind Dale at this point. What do you say, Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Thank the GODS that someone is on our heroes' side! The fact that they got basically everyone together to just shit all over our Bitterhearts makes me so angry. Like honestly, forget the Ten (Six) Towns. They can solve their own problems. I'd be on my way south if I was in their shoes. Also yeah I guess these guards are an issue. They're inconsequential. Max Hedman, just shoo them away for us.Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat

Arrested? Are you joking with me? They just literally saved the Ten Towns. These people are so ungrateful. I can't believe it. I'd just leave the Ten Towns at this point. Fuck these people. Gods this makes me so angry. Max Hedman, can you play me something to calm me down?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Oh man. This is it, right? They either succeed here or the Ten Towns are destroyed. We can only hope that things turn out alright. But nothing ever really does turn out alright, does it? Man I feel pessimistic about this. Max, can you try to cheer me up?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

I don't even really have anything to say or comment. Our heroes need to catch up with that dragon. They need to stop it. I genuinely hope no one dies. I don't think I can take another loss.Please give them strength, Max Hedman.Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

If a dragon is what they must fight, the a dragon they will fight! This may be the last thing the Bitter Hearts ever do. But dammit, will they get it done! Also does anyone else think they shouldn't have let that guy live? Like I know they're not evil, but he certainly is. I hope it doesn't come back to bite them. Oh well, bigger fish to fry! To arms, Max Hedman, to arms!Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat & Descript.

So wait, if someone can just MAKE a mythalar, why does Auril want the one from Ythryn specifically? Could she not just have one of her followers create one? It seems Macreadius wasn't too far off, just some tweaks. Perhaps this is something that will come up later? Quite perplexing don't you think, Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

So these guys are just two, regular, well-adjusted guys right? No reason to be freaked out by them? No reason to worry about the safety of our party? I mean a placed called the black cabin doesn't sound ominous at all. Not at all. Max Hedman, why are you playing such creepy music? That's not you? Oh.Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

The Paladin is so cool. Gods I love him. Them? Maybe. Also what is this Mythallar thing? It seems to be the key between Auril conquering Icewind Dale and our heroes prevailing against her. Truly I hope our heroes can figure things out before it's too late. Max Hedman, can you play me something that will make me feel less anxious about everything?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Moose and bodies and bears — Oh my!I mean they're just bears though. They shouldn't be too much of a threat. Right? Regardless of what happens here, I hope they find this moose. It can't keep terrorizing this town. Also they can't afford to be hated in another town..Max Hedman, play something over there to get the bears to run away.Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Well now that Beetle has been set to rest, and Redoran has said some serious things to Aumanator, where do we go from here? I'm certain our party will figure something out. It's not like anything has been time sensitive, right? Oh has it? Uh-oh…Max Hedman, can you play us something to make this a little less..awkward?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Again? So soon? This is messed up. They JUST got over Eaddberht's death. And now Beetle? How much more can our heroes take? How much more can the listeners take? It's all just so…sad. Please keep the party in your thoughts and prayers in these upcoming times. Max Hedman, go ahead and play us a sombre tune.Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

Uh oh! Uh oh! Mithrama isn't safe! We gotta get this boy out of here! I sure hope everything is going to be okay! I'm super worried that something terrible is going to happen this episode. I mean that title is super ominous, no?? I'm shaking pretty bad right now. Please soothe me with your calming songs, Max Hedman.Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

The captain is dead?! Who could have seen that coming?! All sarcasm aside, does this death count towards our party's kill count? I think it should. I mean, Arlaggath would still be alive if not for them. Probably. What say you, Max Hedman?Sound effects courtesy of Zapsplat.

So this Paladin…is he powerful or not? I'm very confused about this. Is he immortal? So many layers to this. We need to get back to business. Let's head back to town, gather ourselves, maybe listen to some Max Hedman, and get going. Maybe grab a bite to eat. Ooh, and nice night's sleep.Sound Effects courtesy of Zapsplat