Negative Inspiration

Prelude 05: In continuing memoriam. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound.org.

Prelude 04: Alton's journey begins. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound.org.

Prelude 03: Enriqa discovers more than she bargained for. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound.org.

Prelude 02: Enriqa and friends embark on a mission, but all is not as it seems. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound.org. you asked for this

Prelude 01: a glimpse into Mercury's past. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound.org, users kaunaj, szegvari, SuperGamerSVK, _bliind, Romariogrande, Link-Boy, luffy. This episode was made possible by the generous support of You're Definitely Not A Nazi. all the good salutes are taken

In which Mercury makes another new friend. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound.org, users kaunaj, theojt, Stevious42. This episode was made possible by the generous support of the Flying Freudians. you rolled badly

In which Kevin's judgement is clouded. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound.org, user _bliind. This episode is brought to you by You Yourselves. vitamix damage

In which Enriqa mops up. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound.org, users Caap, Deënemge. This episode is brought to you by Renewable Living. positively glowing

In which the gang get brave in a cave. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound.org, users Link-Boy, danlucaz. This episode is brought to you by the all-new Chindōgu Spectrofold. arguing over the bear

In which the gang set out to save a small town from a big con. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound.org, users ivolipa, _bliind, viertelnachvier, darrenmichaels, Link-Boy, Romariogrande, SuperGamerSVK. This episode is brought to you by Beez Kneez. in furious agreement

In which bars are tended, livestock defended, and new faces befriended. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound.org, users darrenmichaels, ivolipa, JohnsonBrandEditing, DanJFilms.This episode is brought to you by No Avian Holes. hear that, audience?

In which the Oracle's answers encourage a novel itinerary. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound.org, user _bliind. This episode is brought to you by the all-new Chindōgu Pocketus. charades it out

In which the series reboots with brand new quests. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound.org, user theojt. a lot to think about

In which the rules of Dungeons & Dragons, 5th edition, are briefly laid out. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret. cold death?

In which the gang, uh, find a way. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound.org, user kaunaj. you can leave your form behind

In which the gang treat with beasts. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound.org, users plantmonkey, waweee, _bliind. an empire of hermits

In which the gang's fears are spectacularly confirmed.Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound, users Romariogrande, Link-Boy, Beast_Toil, _bliind, theojt, szegvari.just so horrifying

In which the gang's suspicions are violently aroused.theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound, users Link-Boy, _bliind, theojt.some agrabah shit

In which the party, having camped for the night in open terrain, are attacked by malevolent flying beasts. Theme: Kites by Grynpyret; SFX: freesound, user Romariogrande. turns out they are herbs

the splash zoneIn which the gang interrogate a new friend.theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound, users _bliind, juskiddink.

another monster magnetIn which we welcome James's mum to our listenership.theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound, users _bliind, InspectorJ, gurek, TheVeoMammoth11, Topschool.

thoroughly boppedIn which eyebrows are razed.theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound, users Deënemge, _bliind.

halfling unicornIn which Kevin enters a rebellious phase, the party learns about reproduction, and Alton ditches his friends.theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound, users Deënemge, SuperGamerSVK, ivolipa, _bliind, viertelnachvier.

they're love letters?In which Enriqa flogs a Hancock, Alton enjoys a taste of home, and Mercury drives a hard bargain.theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound, users jaide714, lazymonk, _bliind, theojt.

keep on shishkabobingIn which familiar foes resurface and a fight breaks out.theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound, users _bliind, ShlockFest, INNORECORDS, Brokenphono, szegvari, SuperGamerSVK, InspectorJ, cobratronik, ez2000d.

they'll float betterIn which Alton trades warnings, Kevin recruits an advisor, and Mercury browses the literature.theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound, users _bliind, Link-Boy, ShlockFest, INNORECORDS, Brokenphono.

not maliciously predatoryIn which Alton makes a friend, and Kevin realises he should have read the small print more carefully.theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound, user HuntersCrossbow.

they're the roadiesIn which Heath imparts a quest, Kevin reads the small print (again), and Alton updates his to-do list.theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound, users MarStan, InspectorJ, and jaide714.

that floss thingIn which the gang go through the looking-glass.theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound, users SuperGamerSVK, viertelnachvier.

Is there an effective difference?In which Enriqa takes it slow, the DM gets a treat, and Cassania bites off more than she can chew.theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound, users ryansitz, leonelmail, AdrianoAnjos, wi-photos, SuperGamerSVK.

In which...

they're pretty differentIn which Cassania makes a case, Kevin reads the small print, and Alton makes his mark.theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound, users szegvari, ivolipa, Musicbrain, FractalStudios, jaide714, cobratronik, anagar.'Despite this, vital cultures -- if not nations -- exist along the north, from the bayous of Marais to the nomads of Turnagain Arm and the feuding villages of High Thirthing.'

am wizard nowIn which Kevin gets the message, Enriqa makes a splash, and Alton hugs it out.theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound'Demarin, a bannerman under the Hegemon, attempted to build a canal across the narrow peninsula to allow access to the northern sea, but the project collapsed due to mismanagement and natural disasters...'

potato dust?In which Mercury confuses the dogs, Alton strikes out thrice, and Kevin covets a salmon shirt.theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound'On the west, the coast continues in a long peninsula, now known as Demarin's Folley, that stretches deep into the permanently frozen northern ice cap...'

theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesoundLooks like a failed merchant'Additionally, pirates based out of the rainforest or Reshi Bay plague the safe inlets along the east coast...'

theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound'Visitors are not welcomed in Arafel, the nation just past the Cape, so even should sailors survive the shipwreck, they do not survive the patrols of Arafel...'

theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound'Travelling down the east coast is a tricky proposition that few undertake without good reason. The Cape of Forbiddance is nearly impossible to navigate safely, so few ships ever try...'

theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound'There is no Northern Passage. While the north coast is largely navigable without great difficulty, few ships are able reach that point...'

theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound (user INNORECORDS)'During the Imperium, these population centers captured non-Elven peoples from the interior to work as slaves to keep the straights clear of ice; today, some still ply this trade but new roads across the permafrost offer alternate transport to those willing to brave the cold...'

theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound (users musicbrain, InspectorJ, INNORECORDS)'To the south is the Frozen Passage, the only real outlet to the Mar Triomph, which freezes over during winter. Despite the forbidding cold, major trade and population centers have sprung up here in the taiga and tundra to service ships coming out of the Mar Triomph...'

theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound (user juskiddink)'The Mar Triomph in the southeast is the historical center of civilization and the coasts are the most habitable areas of the land. Rainfall is generally plentiful and reliable in the area, and the rolling hills are suited to agriculture. The sea is the preferred means of transport between cities along the Mar...'

theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound (users InspectorJ, juskiddink, Ferguido)'Some of the storm clouds reach Marais fill its bayous with water, while the storms never even touch the Grey Wastes or Dry Thirthing which are perpetually dry. This has classically defined the population density of the continent and the difference between civilization and wilderness...'

theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound'The east is full of wetlands, arable land, and the Great Coastal Rainforest...'

theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound (user InspectorJ)'The monsoons -- massive systems of rainfall and mostly unharmful wind that start from the east and sweep the continent -- provide the east coast with deluges of rain but leave the interior of the continent largely dry...'

theme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound'Precipitation generally comes from the east; while all coasts experience some rainfall, these smaller storms often leave the interiors entirely dry...'

You're really freakin' me out, mantheme: Kites by Grynpyret; sfx: freesound'Fahei is a Pangea-world with biomes of every type throughout its massive expanse, from silicon deserts to verdant rainforests to frozen mountain ranges...'