The conclusion of our two-part Shadowdark RPG Amuse-bouche! Mike runs the boyz through the rest of the Wavestone Monolith mini-adventure by Kelsey Dionne, as he pits the party against the brain-sucking caretaker of the dark ziggurat beyond the falls! Shadowdark is by Kelsey Dionne, published by The Arcane Library. Purchase it ⁠here⁠. Explore more 3…

Mike takes the game master chair for the first of our Amuse-bouches: a series of small one-, two-, and maybe three-shot jaunts to showcase other independent RPGs we're interested in playing! First up is the much-lauded Shadowdark RPG, by The Arcane Library! It's known in TTRPG circles as the perfect transition for D&D 5e players into the OSR. Mike …

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about combat domination, the value of Pol's treatise, solutions in plain sight, and an objectives shortlist! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but al…

It's back to Goblintown for poor, blind Lothar and his companions. He seeks the aid of the great Kerbog Khan in restoring his eye sight, but as we all know by now, "All deals must be sealed in blood!" What price will the archmage exact from the AV Club for such a miracle? Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about screwing with clerics, that crazy Massmorph, and incurring the wrath of the Sun-Scarred Knights! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also wat…

The classic-style dungeon delving continues! With Plungertown finally lit and the baboons in hiding, it's time for some exploration and experimentation on the level that continues to entice the party with its secrets. Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about saving Trefko, Plungertown plans, and expiring clocks! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the Delve Deto…

The classic-style dungeon delving continues! With Plungertown finally lit and the baboons in hiding, it's time for some exploration and experimentation on the level that continues to entice the party with its secrets. Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about diceless sessions, plotting NPC timing, and mollifying monarchs! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the …

The chase is on, as the party tries to keep up with an invisible stalker intent on hunting down the great mummy Neferet. Problem is, barreling through a dangerous dungeon at full speed can be bad for your health. Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about Chekhov's scrolls, distributing magic items, and retracing Neferet's bloody path! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mug…

In her rage, an undead priestess has upended the delicate alliances that the AV Club has painstakingly forged. As the party picks through the bloody aftermath, the whereabouts of both Neferet and the witch Deino emerge as mysteries that require rapid solving. Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

The AV Club wraps up their business in Gosterwick, flush with cash and intel courtesy of the Green Lady. But back in the Halls, a catastrophe has befallen their allies! Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Halls of…

The AV Club goes incognito in an attempt to curry favor among the powerful of Gosterwick, to mixed results. And Lo! The wonders of all their magical treasure is finally revealed! It's Downtime.. uh, time! Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about body horror, devilishly devious traps, and the downtime potential of blessed civilization! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our…

The AV Club devises a plan to escape the Secret Library without a trace, but first they must contend with the lure of arcanum and a bizarre treatise. Turns out there are downsides to curiosity. Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about scenarios for escaping Plungertown, fire portal theories, the nature of arcanum, and shortcutting via mining! If you'd like to not only listen to us,…

The party suspects that a forgotten entrance to the Halls may not be so forgotten. Later, our heroes/fools take a leap of faith to find the Secret Library of Thoth! Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Halls of Arden Vul…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about equipment defining character, handling PC death like adults, and placing treasure in dungeons! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch…

A Beastman joins the party, and Mort seeks a cure for his mummy-induced blindness. Meanwhile, the clock is ticking on a perceived race to the Secret Library of Thoth! Will the AV Club get distracted? Yes. Yes they will. Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about the consequences of owning artifacts, hoarding knowledge, securing the treasure stash. and anticipating Neferet's next move! If you'd like to not onl…

A piece of the Imperial Regalia has been captured, but it continues to exact a terrible toll on the AV Club. The party's number dwindles just as their new alliance shows signs of cracking!Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Z5rPw2pIBvECe0Jizns6Rz10ejJrMoXFOg-sPZTySsA/edit?usp=shar…

What price is the AV Club willing to pay for extracting the Iron Circlet of Ghanor from its well-hidden and well-guarded resting place? The party brings their battle prowess to the fore in an attempt to claim the lost symbol of imperial authority! Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

The necromancer and the future Ptoh-Ristus visit the fungal hunting grounds of the famed Long Range Cavern Patrol, and then turn their wiles on shortcutting straight to the Iron Circlet of Ghanor! Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about creepy witches, crises of faith, and pantheism in fantasy worlds! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out the…

Avaricios has a very real and very immediate crisis of faith, while the rest of the AV Club is intent on hammering out the treaty between the beastmen and goblins. It's time to finally meet "Mother"! Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about the utility of rugs, metagaming XP gain, disdain for the lowly copper piece, and how to invest huge amounts of wealth! If you'd like to not only list…

Ptoh-Ristus, the Platonic ideal of the third wheel, was revered during his time, and has the funerary treasure to back it up. Never a party to get hung up on morals, the AV Club showcases the fine art of desecration. Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

Avaricios and Titus are determined to find the treasure that they are convinced must lie beyond this area of traps and false doors, but not before paying the blood price for some valuable information. Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about map satisfaction, telegraphing via theme, and unique cleric spells! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out t…

Another dynamic duo episode! This time it's barbarian Wulfheard and cleric Lothar! Exploring the chambers abutting the Great Chasm, they encounter traps, mystic visions, secret passages, and inquisitive beastmen! Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about architectural intent, cultural palimpsest, and the role of arcanum! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out t…

The neophyte half-elf Titus joins the Club on their second attempt to put a poor soul to rest, and this time they're packing a cleric of Odin, as well! Find out what awards await those who do a kindness for the dead. Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about the benefits of rope, trap design as teaching tool, and character education vs. player intelligence! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also…

The dynamic duo of Mort and Upior plunge eastward with the goal of putting Prior Jacobus's ghost to rest. But delvin' ain't easy, and things take a turn... Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Halls of Arden Vul is by Richard Barton, Andr…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about re-assessing the goblin alliance, Weskenim's long-term strategy, delving vs. faction play, and those mysterious Priscians! If you'd like to not only …

The mysteries of both Thoth and Lysseon are revealed in very different yet spectacular fashion, as the Debouche goblins witness the true might of the AV Club. Down below, the Goblin King makes his nefarious plans known. Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about mosaic monitoring stations, Thoth-alien correlations, and connections between levels! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly…

It's Episode 69, dudes! Honorary Wyld Stallyn Upior has a ghostly encounter. Meanwhile, the rest of the AV Club does a solid for Count Skleros, and then attempts to contact Sir Simonet. Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Halls of Arden Vul …

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about the simple pleasures of dungeon exploration, avenues for getting answers, beastmen proclivities, and Ted's lingering guilt! If you'd like to not only…

Icky floating electro-pods are a bit off-putting, so the AV Club decides to investigate some of the nearby chambers in the Debouchement, filling in some long forgotten spots on their map. Then, it's off to meet with Count Skleros, Commander, 4th Kentarchia, 3rd Cohort, Imperial Tagmata! Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perus…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about optimal cephalopod strategy, arrogance creep, and debouche-centrism! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our ugly mugs, check out …

The AV Club assembles their team of ambassadors, with the intent to entreat with the beastmen on the Goblin King's behalf. But the lure of unexplored passageways is ever present, and the siren call of adventure is irresistible! Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about a hypothetical Darius interrogation, Gerrilad's psychology, and internal power struggles! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch our …

Mortus J. Gobliano must invisibly navigate monkey-infested halls to discover his companions' fates, free some would-be food, and generally make Gerrilad's life a waking nightmare. Say one thing about Mort: say he's got chutzpah! Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about being at the mercy of the dice, choosing violence, and time as the ultimate tension builder! If you'd like to not only listen to us, but also watch o…

The baboons are alert but unaware of the party's presence, and their tyrannical master is within sight. The plan is working so far. Now's the time for the AV Club to strike swiftly and with extreme prejudice. Will the dice play along? But, you know what they say about the best laid plans... Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be p…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about who's trapped whom, avoiding the deathtrap, active decisions to not act, and rumors from the very first session! If you'd like to not only listen to …

The AC Club stealthily returns to the Well of Light, with hopes of befriending a giant four-armed ape and perhaps ambushing the mad druid Gerrilad. But, you know what they say about the best laid plans... Feats of Exploration achieved during this session can be perused ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. The Halls of A…

SPOILERS ABOUND! Watch or listen to the full episode first! Join the boyz as we wind down for a few minutes immediately after the session ended! In relation to the events of the session, we chat about utilizing a captive beastman, the Long Range Cavern Patrol, lizardman sightings, the plan for Plungertown, and teleporter locations! If you'd like to…