Roads Uncharted

Realizing the creature can talk, Rou tries to engage it in a dialogue to avoid a fight. He makes his introductions of the group but the creature is not impressed that Eight is Rou's friend, still mad that Eight hurt them. Rou continues to try and placate the creature and eventually learns that it has a name: Mongo. Mongo claims to have been ordered to guard the children, and gets clearly mad when Trix makes an attempt to get closer to the cages.As a truce has been brokered, Mongo allows Rou and Trix closer to the unconscious Eight. They help get Eight's chest plate open so Cela can help heal them. Surprisingly, healing magic seems to work and little green leaves sprout from Eight's darkwood core. Trix and Rou also notice something in Eight's chest glow slightly from within the core. Eight reawakens and they're able to share a reconciliation moment with Rou before Eight scolds Mongo for their role in keeping the children here. The group is told that Mongo only listens to “the boss” so they need to take up their concerns with The Dragon. When Trix tries to pass off that they outrank The Dragon, the lights go out and Erdir's voice echoes in the chamber.Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryadCheck out Pantsless Tables for more campaigns and charity events. Message from the coordinator:“Hi there, hello! I'm Steve also known as Sassypants from the thing you're currently listening on. Or watching on - I don't judge. I run Pantsless Tables, an AP studio based out of India dedicated to shining a spotlight on underrepresented Asian talent. Every year, we organize a giant PRIDE fundraiser, and this year is no different! Currently, we are gearing up to fundraise for PFLAG, an incredible organization that is dedicated to supporting, educating, and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them. From June 27th to 29th, join a bunch of incredibly passionate teeterpoggers from all over the world as we run 13 games back to back for 52 hours GAY, all for charity! Do you want to help us make this event a success? Here's how you can! Collab with us, sponsor an ad buy or a giveaway, or watch our games and spread the word! No, not the bird - the other word. TLDW or DL - June 27th to 29th big charity event for PFLAG. Good fun, good vibes, woohoo!We hope to see you at our Pantsless Tables, where there's no pants, only tables. Thanks for listening! Steve out.”Learn more about PFLAG here. Want to contribute to the chaos? Donate here through June 29th, 2025. EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

CW: This episode contains a brief mention of dislocating limbs. Please skip 31:16 to 31:21 if this would be triggering for you as your safety and enjoyment are important to us.Trix leads Rou through the halls toward where they believe the dungeon, and subsequently Zero and the children, might be. The pair successfully avoid guards and find themselves halted by a pair of locked doors. Trix is able to pick the lock on one but the other proves to be more of a challenge. Deciding they have a 50/50 chance, they head down the hallway and hope for the best. Meanwhile, Zero realizes that there are levers on the wall and tasks Cela with activating them while they deal with the sleeping beast. Sneaking up on the creature, they summon a sword into their hand and attempt to pierce the pebbly, stony flesh. While they're able to injure it, the last thing Zero sees is a massive fist hurtling toward their face when the creature cries out in pain. Trix and Rou arrive to find the beast standing over Eight and Cela. Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad  EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

With Rou hiding in the wardrobe ready to enact their plan, Trix calls for a guard to get some food. However, with the alarm blaring the guard admits food will have to wait as they don't know what the alarm is for yet. When the guard tries to go to the bathroom for water, Trix stops him and says that they'd much rather take a nap as they're not feeling well and he can leave. Rou attempts an attack but is foiled when his foot gets caught on the rug. Trying to salvage the situation, Rou covers the guard's mouth and claims to be part of an elite squad and that the other guard outside the door can't be trusted.The guard believes him and suggests Rou look in the bathroom for a healing potion because they need to get Trix moving. Unfortunately the guard makes noise as he is shuffling through the room and in an attempt to get him quiet, Rou's rambling accidentally reveals Trix's true plans to eliminate the cult and the Emperor. The guard attempts to assassinate Trix but fails when Rou calls for the other guard's assistance. The pair are able to convince the second guard that the first guard is a traitor and he's carted off…but not before leaving a gas bomb in Trix's room.Meanwhile, Zero is still trapped between the wall and the giant chicken butt. A guard has made his way into the space and is refusing to cooperate. During the back and forth, Zero notices the guard glancing at the rune and then the symbol on their chest plating. Zero manages to amplify the rune, causing something to activate within the walls. The stone door slides open and reveals a dark pathway heading downward.Zero carries Cela down the path, the door closing behind them. When the path comes to an end, they find a very large room. Along the walls are various cells, blocked off by doors of iron bars. Little faces press against the bars to stare at the newcomers. Zero is elated to have finally found the children, but then notices the giant-sized creature sleeping in the center of the room.  Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad  EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

CW: This episode has a reference to self-harm to activate a spell. If this would be triggering for you, please skip 10:27 to 10:48 as your safety and enjoyment are important to us.Trix reviews the information received from Ikar and decides to take a chance. They get the dagger out of hiding and try talking to it. Surprisingly, Rou and Trix find they can communicate just like they do with the Seven Swords. They try to work through Ikar's riddle together, but it isn't until Trix offers blood that they hear Ikar's voice again. Offering up their own life force, Rou is extracted from the dagger just as Trix passes out.Rou wakes Trix with a splash of very cold water and then the pair take a moment to reunite. They share details of their experiences since Rou's death, including Eight's transition into Zero. The pair then begin to plan how to escape their current predicament and reunite with their automaton friend.  Meanwhile, Zero confronts a pair of guards in the tunnel who are blocking the door ahead of them. They summon a giant chicken to plug the hallway, effectively keeping the guards at bay while they work to get the magical door open and escape. As they do so, one of the guards squeezes past the chicken and attempts to stop them. Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad  EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

CW: This episode includes scenes that imply torture. If this would be triggering for you, please skip 22:20 to 22:44 and 40:26 to 40:30. Your safety and enjoyment are important to us. Zero makes their way down the dark strange hallway, grabbing a pebble and turning it into a little light as they do so. As they follow the hallway they find that there is strange tubing connected to the ceiling. Following the tubing they arrive at a room with strange machinery and wiring, and at the center is a reclining metal chair with a familiar person strapped to it. Cela, the spellweaver they met in Isha, has been questioned and tortured for information about Eight. They decide it is worth the risk of getting caught to free her.Meanwhile, Trix sleeps in their room and dreams of reliving the ritual. This time around, a mysterious voice and a disembodied mouth speak to them from the shadows. The voice and mouth are revealed to belong to Ikar, the goddess of truth. She offers Trix a choice, sharing that they have a mutual problem and she wants to assist them. They can learn how to help their friend or they can learn how to receive an advantage in the journey ahead. Trix makes their choice, and awakens with the knowledge they dreamed of. Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

CW: This episode deals in blood magic and therefore has a small reference to self-harm, blood. If this would be triggering for you, please skip 15:29 to 15:41. Your safety and enjoyment are important to us.Zero makes their way through the fortress, dodging guards for the most part. Unfortunately, one guard sees through their ruse. Though they are captured temporarily, they are able to make a smooth getaway by distracting the guard and disarming him. They run off and continue their search, eventually finding a strange room. The floor is etched with runes and constellations, a large brazier in the center of the room. At the edge of the room is a locked door.Meanwhile, Trix is escorted to their grandfather's bedchamber, where the Emperor awaits near a desk that's situated at the center of the room. He beckons Trix closer and they notice that he's looking at a large tome that is openly on display. Across the pages are names and dates, all the handwriting appears very different. The Emperor tells Trix that the tome is their lineage, and asks Trix to sign. When Trix agrees, the Emperor hands them a dagger, an ink bottle and a quill. An agreement of blood and ink. Signature made, Trix is allowed to return to their chambers and get some rest.Floating in limbo, Rou has been able to watch everything, and struggles to call out to Trix during the ritual. Realizing he can't talk to Trix, he takes a closer look at his surroundings and notices he's trapped in a hazy force field, almost a barrier. He notices that something has caused wear and tear, and the barrier is weak in spots. Rou uses this weakness to his advantage and begins to inch closer toward the dagger made from his tooth.Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

CW: This episode contains themes of PvP, and while we discuss this above table we recognize this may be difficult for some audience members. Please listen at your own discretion as your safety and enjoyment are important to us.Eight updates Trix briefly on the situation before Raspy calls for the guard escorting Trix to apprehend “the construct”. When the guard makes his attempt, Eight blasts energy from their palm toward the ceiling which causes chunks of debris to fall onto the guard. Though the guard is able to avoid most of the debris, Eight tries to shove him into the portal. When that fails, Raspy takes matters into his own hands and disposes of the guard.Raspy then makes Eight an offer. They can walk away with the traitor, and points to Trix, or they can have their friend, and raises the dagger. When Eight chooses Trix, Raspy aims the dagger in an attempt to throw it toward the portal. Trix realizes what is going on and takes quick aim with their bow, hitting Raspy in the shoulder and stopping him. The pair team up to destroy Raspy and then are able to enjoy a few moments of respite before putting a new plan into action.   Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

CW: This episode includes the description of bugs. If this would be triggering for you, please skip 35:38 to 36:09, 45:32 to 45:36, 50:38 to 50:45 and 1:08:18 to 1:08:24. It also contains themes of PvP, and while we discuss this above table we realize this may be difficult for some audience members. Your safety and enjoyment are important to us.Trix wakes in the arms of Faerlin, who gives them a healing potion for now and a regeneration potion for later. They escort them back to Trix's room through a secret door. Over the next four days, Trix is escorted by armed guards whenever they leave their room. They are fed, rested, given medical attention and treated more or less like the royalty they are. Meanwhile, Eight has spent the last four days chasing “Raspy” through the areas of the fortress that Trix has been kept out of. Finally fed up, Eight hears “Raspy's” voice close by and tries to cast a portal to trap him, but it fails. A giant bug-like creature crawls from the portal - and unknown to Eight another portal opens up in Trix's room. When a guard is pulled into the portal, Trix makes a run for it and finds Eight in the middle of a confrontation with a tattooed, bald man. Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

CW: This episode includes a scene implying torture. If this would be triggering for you, please skip 30:00 to 30:30. As always, your safety and enjoyment are important to us.Eight is left alone in a room with four robed cultists, Rou's corpse on a platform in the center. As the cultists approach, Eight warns them to stay away or they'll be destroyed. At first they seem to listen, but when they begin to draw on their magic Eight is forced to drop to the floor to dodge it. They retaliate, immediately dropping two of them. The remaining cultists try to escape but find their boss has locked them in the room with the construct, and today Eight takes no prisoners.As Eight fights the cultists, Trix is carried up to the top of the fortress by a dragon. When they arrive at the nest, the dragon turns Trix to face her and asks why Trix was climbing out of the window in the middle of the night. They try to hide their true motivation, but the dragon can tell Trix is lying and crushes them in her claws just enough to cause them to lose consciousness. Rou comes back to the mortal realm, his spirit caught in limbo and unable to return to his body. He watches as someone, bald and covered in tattoos, removes one of his fangs and is forced to follow along when they leave the room. While the party is distracted, Erdir takes the opportunity to question someone from Eight's past.Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

Trix dangles from the window ledge, nearly falling to their death, when they realize a patch of sky seems to be missing. The shadow moves and is revealed to be the dragon Faerlin warned the group about. She snatches Trix and carries them up to the roof of the stronghold. As she climbs, Trix tries to escape her grasp but there is a thin mucous substance that prevents them from getting good traction.  Meanwhile, Raspy leads Eight from their cell, through the fortress and down to a “purification chamber” where four cultists stand on opposite walls. On a platform, in the center, lies the body of Rou. Eight is forced to come to terms with the reality of The Dragon's words, and their anger is stirred. Before leaving Eight alone, Raspy removes Eight's manacles, claiming the cultists did this to Rou. Once the door shuts, the cultists draw in closer.Lunahse has come to defend Rou from Death's deal: give up your werewolf form and you can return to your friends. Rou at first is comforted, but quickly feels very small when the gods begin to argue over his soul. Lunahse offers Death a deal on Rou's behalf, which Death seems keen to take. Rou agrees to the deal, and discovers that he is now Death's servant in Rejiev.Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

Rou finds he's running in the woods, a raven flying at his right side. Given that wolves and ravens have been allies in his experience, he follows the raven to a patch of woods. The raven, perched on a large rock, shifts into the form of a woman wearing a silver pendant in the shape of a raven's head. Out of the shadows appears a form draped in black robes, face covered by an ivory mask. The woman leaves and, when he realizes he's about to deal with Death itself, Rou begins bargaining for his return.  Trix is given a bath and some of their wounds healed by the Emperor's servants. While enjoying a hot meal in their private quarters, they're visited by the Emperor. He asks Trix about their actions at the outpost, and whether or not they plan to be useful and truly cooperative. Trix tries to bargain for Rou and Eight but the Emperor is dismissive, and tells Trix that they have until dawn to decide if they're going to take on the role he has in store for them, or pay the consequences for their choices like their uncle once did. When the Emperor leaves, Trix attempts to escape through the window.   Eight awakens in their cell again, this time the manacles holding them are enchanted to prevent them from casting spells. As they ponder their situation, they are visited by the tattooed stranger who claims they have no name. Eight nicknames them “Raspy” because of their voice. As the conversation continues, Eight begins to realize that Raspy is no friend at all. Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

CW: This episode deals with the repercussions of character death. While we discuss these things above table and feel safe exploring them, we realize this might be difficult for some audience members. Please listen to this episode only if the content would not be triggering for you. As always, your safety and enjoyment is important to us.With The Dragon's words echoing in the chamber that they've lost, Trix takes the opportunity to get another shot off at the final creature down below. Weakened from blood loss, they nearly fall off the rafter from the effort of the attack. Erdir reveals he doesn't trust them, even though the Emperor does, and says he'll spare their life if they join him. Trix climbs down to check on their companions, finding Rou has not survived the fight. Trix turns to Eight, finding them unresponsive as well, though revivable. When Erdir threatens to reveal Trix's plans regarding the Emperor, they whisper to Eight that they have a plan before agreeing to cooperate. Later, Eight wakes up in a dark, dank dungeon cell. They find they're chained to the wall and all alone. Realizing the chains and manacles aren't enchanted, they use their magic to free themself. They receive a visit from Erdir, who boasts that Trix has betrayed them and Rou has died. A plate of food is deposited into the cell and, in a moment of defiance, Eight throws the plate at the window. The splatter misses its mark, but The Dragon merely smirks and leaves. Eight makes an attempt to leave their cell by dispelling the magic enchanting it, but kickback from the attempt causes them to lose consciousness again.Meanwhile, Rou's body is dragged into a chamber inhabited by a bald stranger covered in tattoos. The stranger instructs everyone to leave, that they have “work to do.”Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad  EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

CW: This episode deals with character death. While we discuss these things above table and feel safe exploring them, we realize this might be difficult for some audience members. Please skip 47:15 to 49:42 if this would be triggering for you. As always, your safety and enjoyment is important to us.With the doors locked and nowhere to escape, the party hears a crackle of lightning and suddenly The Dragon stands before them in the dining hall. Implying he doesn't consider them a threat, he asks the group if they're willing to surrender and make things easy on everyone. The party, of course, turns down the opportunity so The Dragon summons four terrifying looking minions before teleporting out of the room.Eight attempts to summon a giant Eight Junior, but their magic seems ineffective and the summon fails. One of the creatures shifts into a mirror image of Eight, complete with a spoon. Unfortunately, a single attack downs Eight and knocks them unconscious. Another creature shifts into the form of a shaggy, black-furred wolf and then lunges, attacking Faerlin. Seeing that one of them landed in the soup trap, Trix takes a shot and strikes true.The other two shift into mirror images of Faerlin and Trix, complete with matching weapons, and they make their attacks on the rest of the party. Trix takes an arrow to the shoulder, Faerlin and Rou fighting as hard as they can but taking more than they're giving out. It isn't long before Faerlin falls unconscious as well, but it is Rou that suffers the greatest defeat.Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

With the alarm ringing through the fortress, the group makes a dash for the barracks. On their way, they're nearly caught by guards rushing down the hallway past their hiding spot. The alarm eventually shuts off and the party continues on toward the barracks. When they arrive, Rou and Trix start to sift through the supplies for uniforms and equipment, while Eight follows Faerlin to the hallway to keep an eye on him. Trix does their best to assure Eight that Faerlin has not betrayed them, but Eight has their doubts.Faerlin catches Eight watching him, and does their best to convince Eight that he has done nothing wrong. He asks Eight for cooperation before joining the others in rifling through the barracks. The party plans their next steps, deciding it might be best to head to the dungeon since that's the likely location of the children. As they take a shortcut through the dining hall, they're cut off from escape as gates drop to block the doors. Follow Dax @gmdax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

Faerlin has convinced the guards to drop their weapons under the guise of a “training exercise”, so Eight takes Jimothy and Bessie down to the stables where they should be safe from harm. While they're gone, Rou unintentionally undermines Faerlin's deception when he reveals he and the others have not been hired for any purpose, training or otherwise. Realizing the reality of the situation, one of the guards tackles Rou. Eight returns to find Trix and Rou battling the guards and Faerlin merely standing off to the side, watching. They gasp, draw their weapon and point it at Faerlin as they accuse him of luring them here under false pretenses. Eight casts a spell to draw Faerlin closer and forces them to lay belly flat on the floor, holding them while Rou and Trix deal with the guards. Eventually the spell ends and Faerlin stands, their eyes pleading with Eight and finally turning to anger. In an attempt to reveal no ill will, Faerlin tosses a dagger at a guard attempting to escape while Trix tries to convince them that Faerlin is on their side. Eight gives in a bit, agreeing to help Trix and Rou but announces to Faerlin they won't forget what happened. As Rou beats one guard into surrender, the other pulls an alarm with his dying actions.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

Trix and Faerlin, having met no resistance, head off toward the barracks. Sneaking through the fortress, they are able to avoid detection and arrive at their destination surprised to find Rou and Eight aren't there yet. They wait for a bit before going off to search for their companions. Meanwhile, Rou and Eight have been surrounded by guards. Looking around the room, Rou notices that there is a large chandelier above and cuts the rope to try and trap their potential captors. One guard is trapped by the chandelier, leaving Rou and Eight to engage the remaining guards in combat. Trix and Faerlin soon round the corner and Trix immediately joins in on the fight. The party's attacks seem ineffective, but they're able to dodge the retaliation from the guards. When one of them lunges at Eight with a halberd and missteps, Faerlin takes the opportunity to hold a knife to his throat and stall the fight.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad  EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

As the party watches the guards march from the fortress below, they discuss their plans for infiltration. Faerlin offers a few options: directly up the treacherous path to the front door, through the servant's entrance, or a secret passageway around the back. All options have their benefits and risks, but none seem the obvious best choice. Deciding it would be best to consider their options while they make their way down, the group attempts to avoid the guards' gaze. However, Jimothy halts suddenly and causes Eight to lose their footing. Chunks of rock tumble down the side of the cliff, soon followed by the sound of a trumpet. Eight quickly reacts and summons an illusory mountain goat in the hope of disguising the true source of the rockfall.They notice that the doors of the fortress open again, revealing a second contingent of guards heading down the path. Feeling they've avoided being spotted for now, they quicken their pace. Deciding to split up, Faerlin provides a rough sketch of the interior to Rou and Eight, who will be heading the back way near the guards' barracks while Faerlin and Trix head through the front. The two groups make their way in, albeit with mixed results. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Bluesky!

CW: This episode references miscarriages and the grief associated with them. While this is implied to have happened off screen, we take your safety and enjoyment seriously. Skip 02:55 to 03:31, 07:45 to 8:08 and 10:58 to 11:12 if this would be triggering to you.Join Dax as she shares another story from the War of Seven Hells. This is the fifth and final in a series of short episodes that give a peek into what was going on hundreds of years before the show begins. Thank you all so much for sticking with us!! We can't wait to be back later this month!Follow Dax, Kappa, Sebastian and Wren on social media to catch up with us between episodes. Transcript by Dax EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

CW: This episode references violence, hanging corpses, harm to children and death. While much of this is implied to have happened off screen, we take your safety and enjoyment seriously. Please listen at your own discretion.Join Dax as she shares another story from the War of Seven Hells. This is the fourth in a series of short episodes that give a peek into what was going on hundreds of years before the show begins. Thank you all so much for sticking with us!! We can't wait to be back in February!Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad Transcript by Dax EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

CW: needles at 4:51Join Dax as she shares a story from the War of Seven Hells. This is the third in a series of short episodes that give a peek into what was going on hundreds of years before the show begins. Thank you all so much for sticking with us!! We can't wait to be back early next year.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad Transcript by Dax EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

CW: violence, murder, interrogation, blood and suicide Join Dax as she shares a story from the War of Seven Hells. This is the second in a series of short episodes that give a peek into what was going on hundreds of years before the show begins. Thank you all so much for sticking with us!! We can't wait to be back early next year.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad Transcript by Dax EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

CW: Emotional abuse, talk of war and violence Join Dax as she shares a story from the War of Seven Hells. This is the first in a series of short episodes that give a peek into what was going on hundreds of years before the show begins. Thank you all so much for sticking with us!! We can't wait to be back early next year.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad Transcript by Dax EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

Join Wren, Kappa, Sebastian and Dax as they recap Season Five and talk about the latest season's highlights, regrets, and their wishes for Season Six.Thank you all so much for sticking with us!! We can't wait to be back early next year.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

CW: This episode includes references to rotting corpses and gore. Please skip 5:41 to 6:00, 7:04 to 7:14 and 16:42 to 16:59 if this would be triggering for you, as your safety and enjoyment are very important to us.Rou walks further down the hall to try and determine what happened to his friends, falling through the trap in the process. However, he is able to slide down more gracefully and avoid falling into the large pile at the base of the trap. The group lights a few lanterns and discovers they're in an oubliette, and many other previous victims can be seen in various states of decay. Faerlin, retching at the sight and smell, expresses he's been misinformed as to the true purpose of the passageway.They begin searching through the muck in an attempt to find a weakness or hidden exit. Rou notices a loose brick towards the back and works to set it free. They attempt to break through the wall a few times but are unsuccessful until Trix shoots an arrow and makes it explode. To hide their escape from their enemies, Eight summons a silencing barrier before they do so.The group pushes forward and eventually finds a door with a barred window, where on the other side appears to be the dragon's sleeping chamber. Faerlin knows they can get out of the passage if they can just sneak by the beast and get to the other side of the room. Their attempt seems successful until Faerlin, who had stayed behind to watch the dragon, calls out for them to run.They are able to escape, though barely. When the dragon abandons the search, they follow the new path until they find themselves in sunlight. Looking at a cavern below, Eight and Rou recognize the image they saw all those weeks ago in Liam's manor. The sight of another dragon perched in the distance prompts a revelation from Faerlin, moments before an eerie green light shoots up from the stronghold and a contingent of guards begins marching out the door.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

With Tindal gone, Faerlin begins to search for the hidden door within the stone column. Rou and Eight help in the search while Trix is forced to rest and work on bandaging their wounds. Realizing they could make this easier, Eight summons a little dust devil construct to help search and they name it “Back Door Friend”. Meanwhile, Rou climbs up the column to see if there is anything at the top. When he arrives, he finds an abandoned bird nest and takes a moment to admire the view before heading back down.Back Door Friend finds a hidden crevice and slips into it, removing the blockage to reveal a key. Realizing they can finally help, Trix slowly makes their way over and is able to pick the lock. The column shakes and a door slides sideways to reveal a passageway down. The group makes their way down, abandoning the busted cart, and eventually encounters a series of murals. It doesn't take them long to figure out the secret to opening them, and two murals pop open to reveal a larger, still dark, passageway. Feeling confident, they continue forward. Suddenly, Rou finds himself alone as the rest of the group - including Bessie and Jimothy - fall through the floor and disappear from sight.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

Rou, Trix and Eight are elated to discover Tindal has one of the Seven Swords with him. However, their excitement is short lived when they find out the bracelet has been cursed to be permanently attached to Tindal's wrist. As further details arise about his predicament, the group realizes it was The Dragon that cursed Tindal. Eight offers to try and break the curse, and as their magic washes over Tindal the bracelet comes loose.As the bracelet slips off his wrist, Tindal becomes ravenous and tries some bread but he immediately regurgitates. His need to feed overpowers him and he feeds off Eight's magic, hurting his new friend in the process. Embarrassed and saddened, Tindal races off into the dark desert without Blip. While Trix works to help Eight, Rou grabs Blip and runs off after Tindal. Rou is able to convince Tindal to come back to the group and offers some helpful advice. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue, Stephen @The_BadDM and Wren @ThornyDryad Check out Stephen's podcast Faeforge Academy EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

The group is weary, beaten down and hungry. Preparations for camp are being made when unexpectedly a Gnome shows up. His name is Tindal and he claims he can eat magic. At first, Eight is worried the bread they conjured has been destroyed but Trix is able to verify it is still tasty. Over a meal of desert fruit, magic bread and overcooked scorpion, they learn about Tindal's abilities.He recounts how he came to be a magic eater, how it ostracized him from his family and what his current situation is. When he explains how it seems to be connected to the bracelet he wears, the party realizes that it might be significantly more than just mere jewelry. Their suspicions are confirmed when Rou hears the voice from inside.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue, Stephen @The_BadDM and Wren @ThornyDryad Check out Stephen's podcast Faeforge Academy EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

The creature chasing Trix and Faerlin has revealed itself to be a giant worm with sharp teeth. As the group engages, they realize that it's a little hardier than a worm should be and its strikes are even deadlier. Faerlin climbs up the worm to make their attack, which leaves Trix open to attack. It takes the first opportunity to chomp down, enclosing Trix in its jaws.The group gives the creature everything they have as they try to take it down and eventually are successful. As Trix climbs out of the mouth, they notice Faerlin working hard to remove some of the spikes off its back. Faerlin explains that the spikes are worth a lot of money and he plans to use them to compensate Regi for his service and silence on what he knows. Unfortunately, when Trix tries to help salvage them, they pass out from their wounds.Eight and Rou are able to revive them enough so they can make it the rest of the way to the bird's head stone. There they say farewell to Regi, and Faerlin makes a small sacrifice on behalf of Trix.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Jon @RY0MASA, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

The group has finally reached the end of the Cragsward Mountain range after a week of travel. Seeing their goal off in the distance, Faerlin pushes the group a little further before suggesting a short break since it'll be another full day's travel before they reach the rock that looks like a bird's skull. Unfortunately, they find their water supplies are gone. Eight is able to conjure water but the sound of it trickling sends Faerlin off into the desert.When Trix goes to look for them, they find he's in a sandy pit pulling fruit off a strange green plant. Trix climbs down to assist and when the pair try to leave they discover that something is under the sand. They make a run for it, but the thing chases after them. Sharp spikes are seen popping out of the sand periodically, and it isn't long before the creature shows itself entirely.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Jon @RY0MASA, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

With the scorpions vanquished, the group takes a moment to collect their thoughts. Faerlin is adamant about apologizing to Trix for missing his shot, despite their assurance that they're not mad. Regi helps Rou carry Eight closer to camp, and the pair work to restore the unconscious construct. Once that is taken care of, Regi turns his sights on Trix and reveals how shocked they are about Trix's true identity.Trix admits their relation to the old Emperor, and even shares their true goal of assassinating him. Regi very bluntly points out that chasing the Emperor with little to no equipment, and no money, is a poor decision and admonishes Trix for their lack of planning. Regi and Trix then begin to argue about money, including Faerlin's compensation as well as Regi's, which goes nowhere. Things eventually settle down enough for Rou and Faerlin to take up watch once again.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Jon @RY0MASA, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

CW: This episode deals with fighting giant scorpions and there are some descriptions in detail of their anatomy. If this would be triggering for you, please skip 31:56 to 32:07, 33:28 to 33:39, 37:04 to 37:32, 47:03 to 47:18 and 53:30 to 54:02. Your safety and enjoyment are important to us.Trix and Regi's conversation is interrupted by Faerlin, who has come to take their turn at watch. They sit and carve a piece of wood while Rou tries to ply him with questions. Rou's curiosity is met with Faerlin's assurance that he's not like most servants and is more than capable. They promise Rou that even if they never get paid, he'll be loyal and will serve Trix so long as it takes, even unto death. When Faerlin leaves to get a higher vantage point, Rou notices Regi has been watching and listening the whole time.Remembering what Regi had said earlier about dreams, Rou takes a moment to see if he can learn more about the dream that Eight had all those weeks ago. As the conversation continues he realizes perhaps it would be best for Regi and Eight to chat about this directly. When the conversation turns to Regi and Trix's past, Rou lets Trix's recent revelation slip and quickly realizes his error. The awkward silence between them is interrupted by a rumble at their feet and the group is forced to deal with one of the desert's many dangers.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Jon @RY0MASA, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

As the ship continues to burn and crumble on the mountainside, Trix introduces Regi to the rest of their current group. In turn, Regi reveals that the mayor from Sparrow's Landing has put out an open contract for their deaths. He tells them that while she doesn't plan to go through with the contract now, they warn them that if he doesn't do something the contract will remain open and will have to deal with worse foes down the road. Eight offers to give him their finger as “proof”, but the party decides they have some time to work out a plan as Regi will need to accompany them for a while before they can leave the desert.The party, plus Regi, set up camp for the evening. Eight uses some magic to repair most of the damage to the cart before getting instructions on sleeping from Regi. Seeing their excitement to try it out, the rest of the group divides into pairs for watch. Trix and Regi take the first watch, and use the time to catch up on what they've been up to since they parted ways. While overall the conversation is pleasant, Trix brings up an uncomfortable and potentially problematic flaw in Eight's plan to give up a finger. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Jon @RY0MASA, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

After gathering some new supplies, the group begins their trek into the desert. The day is spent following the mountain range, each member of the party prodding Faerlin for details on how to find the hideout. Eventually Faerlin caves, offering up a landmark to look for. Just as they decide to set up camp, the wind begins to blow and a shadow above them blocks out the sun.The shadow is caused by a large metal airship and Trix notices the symbol on the ship belongs to the Bloodbeards, a guild that once rivaled their own Onyx Serpent. A voice calls out, asking if they're coming from Sparrow's Landing. Though Eight confirms this is accurate, Rou and Trix tell them to make a run for it. Despite their best efforts, their escape fails when the ship fires and disables the cart. The fight carries on for some time, Eight Jr making an appearance and Trix blasting the engines. However, when Eight casts a mirror image spell and several images of Trix appear around the cart, the pilot's response leaves everyone surprised.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Jon @RY0MASA, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

As the fire rages at the outpost, Rou and Trix take a moment to catch Eight up with what they've missed the last week or so. It quickly becomes apparent that, aside from a memory gap, Eight now also is having trouble functioning despite their assurance that they feel fine. Trix comes clean about their history with the Emperor, the group's most recent encounter with The Dragon, and what they did to try and bring Eight back. When they rejoin the group, it's obvious to Indy & Co that Eight is no longer Amara, which prompts Rou and Trix to come clean about what they know regarding their friend's situation. Sierra is less than pleased and is adamant that they can't help the trio now, especially with their equipment and food stores gone. Dassana proposes that perhaps they can keep in touch and regroup when the party is ready to go rescue the children, as they still wish to help with that.Once the fire dies down, the group sifts through the ash and rubble hoping to find some of their equipment. They're able to reclaim some of their goods, but their cash and food stores are lost. When they're ready to part ways, Trix notices Faerlin watching them. They ask them to tag along and, as is their duty, Faerlin agrees.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

The group has cleared the blaze that rages within the cavern. The remaining guards are running around trying to salvage what they can in the enclosed outer areas, but it's only a matter of time before that goes up in flames as well. The group stops in the middle of the chaos to try and bring Eight back to consciousness, unaware of whose personality might arise. As Trix tries to open the paneling, Rou pushes them away at first. Trix pushes forward and begins to examine Eight's darkwood core. They eventually find a series of strange grooves but realize they have no tools. Sierra volunteers to go looking for the cart and their equipment, dragging Indy with her, leaving Rou and Trix to have a moment of privacy. As the pair slowly drag the construct's body along in the search for their belongings, Trix comes clean with their true identity. The conversation is tense, Rou revealing hurt and betrayal at Trix's decision to keep their secret from their friends. The cart is found but the group finds that it has been ransacked, some of their cash and food stores gone along with some minor equipment pieces. As the fire begins to climb along the dry wood fence toward them, Sierra encourages everyone to leave and examine their belongings later. They heed her warnings, Rou driving the cart as Trix fiddles with the mechanisms on Eight's form.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

CW: This episode involves a PC being brought to zero wounds. While we discussed this and have safety tools in place, we want to make sure your listening experience is as enjoyable as possible. Please skip 17:01 to 18:17 if this would be triggering for you. There is also a gory description of an arm being chopped off from 23:53 to 23:59, please skip this if it would be triggering.Rou and Anaan make their way through the outpost toward the source of the scream. They come upon the sight of Trix on a dais with the Emperor and The Dragon, the rest of the party standing in front of a pit and surrounded by guards. Anaan sneaks up to the dais as The Dragon summons a staff. The Dragon tells Trix to pay attention to what they do to traitors. Even after the hit she has taken, Amara still manages a snide comment in the Emperor's direction.The Dragon casts a spell, suffocating Amara until their form drops to the ground. Seeing this, Rou rushes up to the crowd and stands over Amara's limp form. Trix uses the distraction to shoot an arrow at the pit, the blast from the rune forcing dust into the air and obscuring Rou and the others. As a fight breaks out, The Dragon lashes out to catch Trix at the throat, but his attempt is thwarted when Anaan cuts off his arm. When The Dragon and Emperor flee, the party uses the chaos to escape the outpost.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

Trix is forced to change into more elegant clothing more befitting their station before having a private meeting with the Emperor. He asks about their journey, how they arrived at the outpost and what they desire from this meeting. Seemingly satisfied with Trix's answers, the Emperor and The Dragon escort Trix to a small amphitheater to deal with some trespassers. Back in the cells, the rest of the party learns that Anaan's companions have already been executed. They were caught due to an ill-timed hand gesture change. Before they can learn more, Amara is retrieved by two guards with a menacing prod-like instrument. Rou fakes a heart attack but the guards ignore him. One by one the others are collected, until finally Rou and Anaan are left. When Rou's cell opens he takes the opportunity to take the guards down by shifting into his wolf form. As he exits the holding area, he hears a loud and painful scream in the distance.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

Locked in cells, Amara and Rou quickly realize the mysterious prisoner is one of the Sultan's spies. Their equipment and weapons have been confiscated, although the contents of Amara's gauntlets have been spared. She takes one of the tools out and attempts to pick the lock, but fails. Dassana offers to do the same with one of her hairpins but also finds she is unable to free herself. When the spy, named Anaan, shares that only one guard comes down for feeding time, the group hatches a plan to attack the guard, grab the keys and escape. Meanwhile, Trix continues to clean under Faerlin's watchful gaze. When Trix asks how long he plans to stay, Faerlin admits they're surprised Trix didn't already know. He shares that “The Dragon” often visits all the locations to make sure everything is as it should be and things are progressing according to plan. Dawn arrives and Faerlin escorts to the entryway to greet “The Dragon” and his retinue. What Trix sees before them is an Adar-Kai with regal bearing, a human with slightly yellowed skin and balding pate, surrounded by more than a dozen armed guards.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

While Trix infiltrates the outpost and scouts it out, the group is left to await their return in an alcove hidden from view. At first they're happy enough to sit it out and converse, but as time passes they become worried they're waiting too long. Rou suggests they start implementing the next steps and offers up the uniforms they've stashed away. While they're changing, they are ambushed by nearly two dozen outpost guards. Although Amara is ready to fight, Dassana subtly reminds her of the plan by raising her hands in submission. The rest of the party follows suit and are led into the outpost.Meanwhile, Trix's encounter with the servant Adar-Kai gives them an opening for infiltration. Mistaken for an expected servant who has yet to arrive, they play along and give the false name Lorsanan. They are given a bath, fresh attire appropriate to their station and instructions to clean in preparation for “The Dragon's” arrival. As they continue the act, they take the opportunity to snoop around, completely unaware the rest of their party has been captured.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

Amara and Sierra chase after the mysterious flying creature. As they get closer, they find it has leathery wings, a rounded body and seems to be quite large. Amara touches the gem on their chest and sends out a lightning spell. The struck creature falls to the ground, and Sierra is immediately disturbed by the glass globe that makes up its face. She shatters it with her warhammer and insists they must pack and leave immediately.Once they're far enough away, Sierra reveals that the creature is used for spying by the same group that makes the mechanical beasts. Over the next several days, she shares more about her past entanglements with the Order of Tannyth and what she knows of them. Eventually, the group arrives at the outpost at the base of the Cragsward Mountains. They formulate a plan, of which the first step involves Trix sneaking in to scope out the interior. Unfortunately, Trix's luck runs out when they decide to investigate the largest building.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

Rou and Dassana help Amara clean up the dishes before settling in for the first watch. Amara doesn't officially join, but sits by the fire stoking it while the other two swap stories. Rou learns a little about Dassana's background and how she came to adventure with Indy and Sierra. They bond over talk of magic, past adventures and fears of failure. Overall watch seems to be pretty peaceful and uneventful.    Trix and Indy share the next watch. As Trix often does, they begin to ask questions about Indy's past. Where does he come from, what's his experience adventuring been like, and so forth. It doesn't take Trix long to figure out most of Indy's knowledge comes from books, and that he's not everything he seems to be. As Indy offers Trix a spot with their group instead, Trix is left wondering what else he may be hiding. Finally, Amara and Sierra take over. As both agree they prefer silence and to remain out of each other's business, it is nearly an uneventful shift. However, as dawn approaches, Amara notices something flying off in the distance and the pair give chase to check it out.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

Trix makes an attempt at dinner but unfortunately is heavy handed with the seasoning, burns the bottom of the pot and adds too much thickener to the stew. Left with a barely palatable, wallpaper paste like stew, the six adventurers struggle through dinner and conversation alike. Rou, Amara and Trix learn that the new group ran into Terryn while he was part of the caravan and found out about the missing children. They've been traveling to try and find some answers before heading into the desert and were attacked while setting up camp.Hearing this, Rou shares what they know about the situation, leaving out their knowledge of the prophecy and the Seven Swords. When Indy asks if they know if a reward is being offered, Rou realizes Eight never shared that bit. Indy and Rou decide it's best for them to join up, and despite Amara's attempt to dissuade she only angers Sierra. Eventually the tension eases and they realize that, with the threat of a dragon and other potentially dangerous beasts wandering, they're better off together than apart. Before heading to bed, the group decides on an arrangement for the night watches, with Dassana and Rou first up.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

On their travels, the group runs into some traveling merchants and are able to purchase some paint and fabric. Their cart finally disguised, they carry on with less worry. When they set up for camp that night, they hear the sounds of fighting in the forest behind them. Curious as to the source, Rou and Trix sneak off to get a good look while Amara stays behind to tend the fire. They're mostly successful in sneaking up on the source, which they find to be a trio of adventurers, with their dog, fighting a dragon. However, when their faces are lit up by a gout of flame the dragon spots them. The Dwarf in the group throws something explosive at the dragon, which keeps its attention from Rou and Trix. Thinking the trio could use some help, Rou joins in by lighting his sword and trying to kite the dragon. Unfortunately, it doesn't work as well as he'd hoped. Trix takes a shot and is able to partially blind the dragon as they attempt to save their friend.Amara eventually joins in the fray when the sounds of battle start moving closer, grabbing the hammer left by Dawson. When she arrives, they see two of the strangers knocked out and Rou and Trix engaged with the dragon. Rou strikes the dragon with his sword and sees metal shining when some of the scales chip off. Amara makes her strike just before the dragon takes off in the direction of Cragsward Mountains.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

The road has become a river from the flood and the party must follow alongside it. Slowly they trudge, pushing through the late hours as the water begins to die down. Eventually, the flooding ends and the group is left with a sopping wet, muddy road. Near midnight, they spy a few buildings off in the distance. Rou asks if Amara is feeling any exhaustion, since Eight never did and always kept watch. It is revealed that Amara is similar to Eight in that she feels no need for sleep or food. They offer to catalog the gear while the other two rest.They follow a pathway up to the nearest structure and realize it's a home, and the rest of the structures are barns and sheds. As they draw close the door opens and the farmer confronts them, but Trix is able to convince the farmer to let them stay rather than continue on the road toward the Greywater Inn a few hours south. Amara sets up a fire to help dry out the cart and clothing, but before bed the trio put their heads together to plot out their next steps. After Trix and Rou fall asleep, Amara experiences a moment of doubt.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

CW: If the sound of water or if flash flooding is triggering for you, please listen to this episode with caution or feel free to skip it entirely. We discussed the scenario above table for safety purposes, and want to make sure your listening experience is safe and enjoyable. Rushing water is heading toward the party and they're trapped in a ravine. Trix spots an off-shoot trail leading out of the ravine and makes a desperate attempt to get to it, but the cart is stuck in the mud and the group is now trapped in a flooding ravine. Amara rides ahead toward the ravine's exit and is able to get above the waterline, but the horse loses a shoe in the process. Rou climbs to the top of the cart to prevent being trapped inside. He tries to call out for Amara, who is nowhere in sight, but in the process slips and falls into the rushing water.Trix tries to catch him with a lasso, but the water is moving too fast for their attempt to succeed. Rou is able to keep his head above water, and as he rushes out of the ravine Amara wades in and is able to grab him. Meanwhile, Trix does their best to distract Jimothy from the danger while they wait for help. Amara and Rou work together to forge their way through the oncoming water back to the cart. Amara casts a barrier spell to surround the cart and push the water away so that Trix can maneuver it safely out of the ravine. Once everyone is safely on higher ground Amara drops the barrier spell, ties the horse to the back of the cart and climbs inside. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

Rou returns to his human state, the tense face off with Amara coming to a close. While he hops into the carriage to get out of his wet armor and clothing, Amara grabs some tools and begins to hammer Eight's frame back into place. Realizing the tension is easing, Trix takes the opportunity to question Amara about their past. Amara reveals what inspired the creation of the first constructs, and Trix suggests making a new one so Eight can come back. However, the snag in the plan is that Amara's blueprints and notes are back at the tower in the Wyvern Isles.The more the group talks about Eight's origins, the more they're left with questions as opposed to answers. Rou is struck with the idea to have Amara talk to one of the Seven Swords and hands her the sword. Their disbelief is immediately shaken when Garac realizes who he is talking to. When the group sets off, it isn't long before they're in trouble again.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

CW: This episode revolves solely around PvP as Kappa and Wren's characters face off. While this is something we discussed above table, we understand that this episode might not be for everyone. If physical conflict between friends would be triggering for you, we understand if you wish to skip this episode. Your safety is important to us.Rou lets out a low growl and lunges at Amara as the gentle plink of rain hits his armor. The lunge is successful and Amara is shoved onto the ground. She stands, sword in hand, and moves forward to attack. A pommel strike to the wrist dislocates it and Rou's right hand becomes useless. Enraged, Rou turns and uses the momentum to shove Amara into the cart.The rain falls harder, and Trix takes the opportunity to move the cart off the road so it doesn't get stuck in the mud. They are torn, wanting to help but realizing in a fight between two powerful forces would be dangerous. They instead watch and wait, understanding the two are venting frustrations and keep an eye out so that it doesn't turn deadly.Eventually Rou is able to force Amara back to the ground and uses his heavier werewolf weight to pin them down. She tries to cast a spell through the sword but it falters and the blade cracks. Seizing the moment, Rou disengages and shatters the sword against a rock. He then decides to hit back at Amara emotionally rather than physically. It is then that the party hears thunder in the distance.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

Rou preps the carriage to leave while Trix and Amara deal with the remainder of the guards. When they catch up to him, Amara releases all the guard horses except for one. Despite Trix's suggestion that Amara could ride in the cart, she is adamant that they be able to ride off swiftly at a moment's notice. The group sets off, and as they do Amara begins to question the party's history with Eight. When she realizes the party doesn't make a habit of scouting ahead, they dash off ahead to see what might be down the road. While she is gone, Rou expresses concerns about their companion. He explains that while Eight has shown different personalities before, this one seems very different. After Amara returns, the party turns the questioning on her to see how different this personality is from Eight.The more they learn, the more frustrated Rou becomes. The pair piece together who Amara is, which only angers Rou. Her perception of Eight and their purpose is the last straw for Rou, who lashes out. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

CW: During combat, one of the NPC's arms is cut off. Please skip 19:28 to 22:16 if that would be triggering for you. There is also a scene where the party kills guards that have surrendered. Please skip 34:35 to 38:01 if this content would be triggering for you. While we had a discussion about safety tools both on and off camera, we want to ensure your safety is considered too.  Rou makes a quick maneuver to the front door and tosses a handful of cash in the air to distract the guards with a scrambling crowd. Trix uses the distraction to sneak out the back, heading up to the roof to help out their new friends. As Rou exits the building he finds Eight surrounded by guards on the porch.Eight suddenly begins to glow with a blue light and an explosion of butterflies occurs, knocking the guards back and killing many of them. Just outside the radius, Rou is fortunately spared and tries to talk down the guard left standing. When that fails, Eight casts another spell. This time, their eyes go blood red and a matching mote of light strikes the guard and maims him.Trix finds a position on the roof and takes a shot at the guard closest to Eight, while Rou draws his sword and prepares for the fight to get worse. Both are surprised when Eight begins to brandish flashy sword skills. They are further confused when Eight's responses become less like the Eight they know.Thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode: if you'd like to try it, then go to http://www.magicmind.com/roadsuncharted and use my code DAXARA20 for 20% off your order! For the first 10 days after this episode airs, Dax's discount stacks with the subscription discount for up to 56% off!Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

Eight leaves Bessie and Jimothy for the night and finds a group of guards waiting at the doorway. When they're prevented from entering, Eight tries to refute their claims that their companions are the “troublemakers” that the guards are searching for. As the guards encircle them, they summon a flock of chickens for assistance. Meanwhile, the guards inside the inn begin searching the crowd. Trix does their best to remain calm and blend in, encouraging Rou to do the same. As the guards move closer, Trix drops a piece of bread in an attempt to disguise their attempts to leave. Unfortunately it doesn't work and the guards' attention is immediately drawn to the pair. Rou seizes the opportunity to lie about “mean and sinister” individuals on the second level that had a “young teen with them”. With half the guards engaged with a flock of chickens on the porch and tensions rising inside, Rou and Trix prepare for a scuffle.Thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode: if you'd like to try it, then go to http://www.magicmind.com/roadsuncharted and use my code DAXARA20 for 20% off your order! For the first 10 days after this episode airs, Dax's discount stacks with the subscription discount for up to 56% off!Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!

The party learns the name and a little history of the boy they saved, as well as the situation in the desert before sending him off south to Duskhollow. They continue their trek northeast and, when they take a break for a meal, run into a group of travelers. Aware that another confrontation with the guards is possible, Trix takes them up on their offer to trade textiles for some of the group's dried meat. However, the offer is rescinded when the travelers realize Eight is a construct and not a person in armor. They hurriedly leave the group puzzled, hurt, and without goods.They continue onward, until eventually they come to a large crossroad where a building called The Greywater Inn is bustling with activity. Eight takes Jimothy and Bessie to the stable and locks up the cart so Trix and Rou can get some food. While eating, they strike up a conversation with a nearby family of Gnomes who share that they're headed to Duskhollow to see the sights. As the conversation comes to an end, Trix spies a suspicious looking individual in the crowd. However, it's an announcement from the door of the inn that is more concerning. Thank you to Magic Mind for sponsoring this episode: if you'd like to try it, then go to http://www.magicmind.com/roadsuncharted and use my code DAXARA20 for 20% off your order! For the first 10 days after this episode airs, Dax's discount stacks with the subscription discount for up to 56% off!Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad EPISODE CREDITS: Produced by DaxOpening theme music, editing and mixing by WrenLogo Artwork design by JessieCharacter Artwork design by RiyuskiSegment music and sound effects licensed through Epidemic SoundLINKS:Be sure to follow and tag Roads Uncharted on Twitter and Bluesky!