We are a weekly actual play podcast using the Numenera (http://numenera.com) Discovery and Destiny rules. Set one billion years in the future, we journey across the Ninth World. There have been eight worlds before this, where civilizations rose to intergalactic heights only to fall into ashes, leaving a world of strange relics behind them. Join our ragtag crew of messy adventurers as they navigate weird ruins, contend with criminal intrigue, and ignore their own better judgment... Repeatedly ...
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The crew delves into the ruins of the cavern where strange prior-world technologies await. Magpie finds a new toy. Ilsene struggles with interpersonal communication. Ezri gains insight from an ancient device. Player Intrusion: Alex: Cutie Honey Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth…
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The crew sets off across a subterranean forest and interacts with the local wildlife. Magpie lives out her dual wielding fantasy. Ilsene makes an important choice. Ezri earns Mr. Tompkin's approval with her latest snack. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Samps…
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The crew gathers and heads off on a mission to explore strange new ruins in the deep. Ezri gets a copy of her printed manifesto. Magpie gets an assessment on treatment options. Ilsene still has beef with Fringe. Player Intrusion: Stace: Kinfire Delve: Vainglory's Grotto Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stac…
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As Ezri and Magpie seek shelter, Ilsene learns that sometimes great success comes at high cost. Ezri intervenes with Singlet. Magpie flexes her mental willpower. Ilsene goes to work. Player Intrusion: Sampson: The Blackened Mantle Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave…
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In the aftermath of the heist the crew discover answers that lead to even more questions. Ilsene commits journalism in the first degree. Ezri learns more of Magpie's history. Magpie takes a meeting with Singlet. Player Intrusion: Alex: Get Good With Money by Tiffany Aliche Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: S…
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Things at the Consort's Guild are heating up! Magpie tries unconventional negotiation tactics. Ilsene works her magic on the nerds. Ezri has a funny feeling. Player Intrusion: Daniel: The Worm and His Kings by Hailey Piper Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme…
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Stealing from the Consort Guild? How scandalous! Magpie takes Yasmine and Neva on a sexy heist. Ilsene seeks out tapestry buyers. Ezri gets an exciting job opportunity. Player Intrusion: Stace: How to Get a Girlfriend (When You're a Terrifying Monster) by Marie Cardno Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Mag…
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After Ezri's victory, the crew regroups to plan for the future. Ezri leaves a message. Neva instructs Ilsene in the mysterious ways of Gary's inn. Magpie recruits more accomplices for the Consort job. Player Intrusion: Sampson: (the) Gnorp Apologue Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: N…
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Episode 238: The Hunt for the Missing Teen
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The crew sets out to find Yasmine, and instead encounters an old friend. Ezri has beef with Ferdinand. Ilsene realizes the jig is up. Magpie does some looting. Player Intrusion: Alex: Coral Island Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monume…
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An art show, criminal dealings, and a visit with old friends. Ilsene attends a gallery showing while planning her next emotional regulation activity. Magpie recruits for her upcoming heist. Ezri picks up her papers and goes off in search of answers. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Fallout on Amazon Prime Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie:…
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Episode 236: Let's Do the Time Skip Again
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In the aftermath of their encounter with Smurfhotep, the crew lays the groundwork for some upcoming projects. Ilsene feeds the ghouls misinformation. Magpie does some scouting for a heist. Ezri receives unexpected intel. Note: There are a few audio issues in this one, which we've done our best to clean up. We are sorry. Player Intrusion: Stace: Eld…
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Episode 235: You, Me, and Smurfhotep on the Stairs
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The crew faces off with Smurfhotep on the ledge of the cliff face. Ezri enages in aerial combat. Magpie acquires a new weapon. Ilsene does some investigating. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Taskmaster Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monume…
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The crew regroups for more surgery and shenanigans. Ilsene gets her second shock of the night. Ezri negotiates for information. Magpie digs in. Player Intrusion: Alex: There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by M…
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Episode 233: Research as Regulation
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Ilsene seeks out future thrills while Ezri and Magpie negotiate for everyone's lives. Magpie tries to track Ilsene. Ezri makes her case. Ilsene meets someone that knows a secret. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Hades II Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previo…
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With the ghoul's arrival at Rosita's, Ezri's life grows more uncertain. Ilsene plays dumb. Magpie has a plan for a new criminal enterprise. Ezri seeks refuge. Player Intrusion: Stace: Someone You Can Build a Nest in by John Wiswell Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Mu…
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Episode 231: Old wives' tales with a side of petty theft
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Lying low after the barracks incident, the crew splits up while they await word from Emory. Ezri has a chat with Yasmine. Magpie applies a five-finger discount. Ilsene researches a stolen weapon cache and learns some tall tales to boot. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Your Backlog Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker…
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The crew faces off with Smurfhotep! Ezri tanks like a boss. Magpie provides support. Ilsene receives an ominous warning. Player Intrusion: Alex: The Bridge Curse 2: The Extrication Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monument Studios Escap…
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Episode 229: Bombing the Barracks
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The crew makes their final plans and preparations and then launch their assault on the barracks. Ezri goes loud. Ilsene and Magpie go quiet. Emory goes loudest of all. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Piranesi by Susanna Clark Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme mu…
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Ezri impresses with her detailed plans, while Magpie and Ilsene do a little scouting. Ezri receives some notes from her companions. Magpie loots the dead. Ilsene puts on her reporter hat and hunts for information about the recent murders. Player Intrusion: Stace: Enshrouded Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: …
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Episode 227: Refreshments and Revolutionaries
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The crew hits up a food cart with rare cuisine and Ezri meets with revolutionaries in the tunnels. Magpie tries the mystery meat. Ilsene gets woozy from shopping too hard. Ezri ups the ante in her beef with the empire. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Islets Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme musi…
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Magpie and Ezri struggle with the things haunting them, while Ilsene engages in some important workplace collaboration. Magpie's dreams reveal more mysteries. Ezri's nightmares intrude on the waking world. Ilsene trades theories with her editor. Player Intrusion: Alex: Caleb Hammer's YouTube channel Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie…
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The crew attempts to avoid capture or worse, and Ezri checks into a hotel. Ilsene does a classic misdirect. Ezri gets clean. Magpie faces questions from her friends. Player Intrusion: Daniel: There Existed an Addiction to Blood by clipping. Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth Wor…
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The crew reunites and looks for new digs. Ilsene hires a street urchin, and finally meets Neva. Ezri looks to an old associate for information, and receives more than she expected. Magpie spots some uninvited guests. Player Intrusion: Stace: Littlewood Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme musi…
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The crew's past gives glimpses of their future. Magpies plumbs the depths of her subconscious. Ilsene makes a getaway. Ezri has a close shave. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Mon…
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To escape the realities of Lathe, the crew revisits old conquests. Ilsene engages in risk-taking behavior. Ezri returns to the scene of the crime. Magpie takes a nap. Player Intrusion: Alex: Marry My Husband Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously O…
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Our crew gets new glimpses of the consequences heading their way. Ezri makes underground connections. Magpie meets Ezri's newest recruit. Ilsene makes a rash decision. Player Intrusion: Daniel: The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stac…
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Still split, the party must each deal with harrowing interrogations. Magpie tries to charm Singlet. Ezri struggles with words. Ilsene's evening keeps getting worse. Player Intrusion: Stace: Star Trek: Enterprise Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previous…
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Ilsene and Ezri struggle to evade notice as they move their respective "cargo". Magpie gets got. Ilsene faces Odelie. Ezri attempts to find shelter after an improvisational prison break. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Locomalito Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterl…
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Delivering Bertram proves complicated while Ezri takes matters into her own hands. Magpie knows the way. Ilsene hears a strange sound. Ezri goes undercover in a detention center. Player Intrusion: Alex: Hazbin Hotel Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Prev…
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Episode 217: Meeting on the Stairs
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Ilsene and Magpie seek to kidnap Bertram, and naturally choose that most secure of ambush points, the cliff-face stairs of Lathe. Ilsene snoops on an informant. Magpie forges notebook entries. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Mr. & Mrs Smith (TV series) Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Nin…
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In the wake of the events of the dog show, our crew juggles competing threats from the parties arrayed against them. Ezri asks the enclave to make a choice. Ilsene encounters some ghouls. Magpie, with few options left, has to choose a fall guy for the Brisker job. Player Intrusion: Stace: Delicious in Dungeon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Samp…
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Separated amidst the chaos of the dog show, our crew attempts to make their getaway. Ilsene does some first aid. Ezri gets the goods. Magpie decides that the best way out is through. Player Intrusion: Alex: Bernadette Banner Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterl…
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Episode 214: The Dog Show, Part Two
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Events are heating up at the dog show, and we should really think about going now. Magpie makes a messy deal with a Senator Ezri explores other economic avenues Ilsene gets the story NOTE: Since this was recorded at the same time as the previous episode, Daniel's audio issue remains. As a result he is a little quiter than the rest of the cast in th…
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It's time for the dog show! Magpie concocts a questionable plan. Ilsene chafes at some uncomfortable wrist-wear. Ezri is the bearer of bad news. Unfortunately, there were some issues with Daniel's audio this time, and we've done what we can, but it's not up to our usual standard. Sorry! Player Intrusion: Sampson: Dandadan Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilse…
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The crew sets out to rescue Ferdinand and attend the dog show! Ilsene pets some dogs. Magpie satisfies her curiousity. Ezri does some sneaking. Player Intrusion: Stace: Krapopolis Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monument Studios Old To…
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Having completed their train heist, the crew make their way back to Lathe, where the rest of the job will go smoothly. Right? Ezri's dogs are barking. Ilsene has a glow about her. Magpie addresses a hair emergency. Player Intrusion: Alex: Song of the Sea Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme mu…
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The crew enacts their train heist. Questions abound: Will they succeed? Survive? Will they remember their plan at all? Ilsene brings on the trickery and charm. Magpie goes vertical. Ezri gets in touch with her inner swamp hag. Player Intrusion: Daniel: YNAB Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme…
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The crew meets up, scopes out the cargo, and the executes the first stage of their plan... getting on board. Magpie has a fashion mishap. Ilsene catches up on the news. Ezri receives a long-awaited validation. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Scavenger's Reign Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme mu…
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The crew spends the day making final preparations for the big heist! Ilsene (finally) gets the ghouls' implant inspected. Ezri gets a makeup tutorial. Magpie chips in for the cause. Player Intrusion: Stace: Blue Eye Samurai Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterli…
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The crew must find shelter from an oncoming Pulse! Will they make it? Ezri hides an egg. Magpie makes new friends. Ilsene hides from Ghouls. Player Intrusion: Alex: Romancelvania Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monument Studios Anticip…
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Episode 206: Crime and Insurrection, Mostly
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The crew encounters what may be a new faction in Lathe, and take Yasmine on her first heist. Ezri almost makes a new friend. Ilsene loots a cypher shop. Magpie impresses young Yasmine. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Dune: Imperium Digital Edition Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth Wo…
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Episode 205: Business and Pleasure
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The crew must contend with personal issues that keep getting in the way of their objectives. Ilsene's interview takes an unexpected turn. Magpie improvises in response to complications. Ezri tries to blow off steam in the Warrens. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Chants of Sennaar Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker:…
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The crew split up to take in three very different meetings. Ilsene goes shopping. Magpie meets with her patron. Ezri tries very hard not to screw things up with Tibu... again. Player Intrusion: Stace: This Gilded Abyss by Rebecca Thorne Bookshop | Barnes & Noble | Amazon Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Sta…
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Ferdinand brings a compelling job opportunity to the crew. Magpie makes plans for the dog show. Ilsene learns secrets of territory. Ezri does some shopping. Player Intrusion: Alex: MìLà Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsen Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Production Editing: Daniel Transcri…
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Hey! We used the thing! Ilsene reunites with her shadow. Ezri does some close-quarters sharpshooting. Magpie unfolds her turret for the last time. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Polite Society Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monument Studio…
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Episode 201: Bloodletting in the Library
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Oh hey, we're overdue for a surgery episode, right? Ezri searches for Yasmine. Magpie tries a new skill. Ilsene negotiates a tense deal with the Briskers. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Interview with the Vamprie (TV Series) Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling.…
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Oh yeah, it's time to hit up a food cart again! Oh, and find Ilsene, I guess. Ezri lets Yasmine shadow her. Magpie meets with Ilsene in the "clean room". Ilsene makes an unpleasant discovery. Player Intrusion: Daniel: Kagi Search Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsene Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave …
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An exhausted crew attempts to get their bearings under watchful eyes. Magpie studies her subject. Ilsen has an awkward conversation. Ezri makes plans for the new enclave. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Iron Lung Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsen Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On…
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Things get hot for the crew as Ilsen draws unwelcome attention. Ilsen drops an éclair. Magpie recalls a bit of lore. Ezri goes deep into danger. Player Intrusion: Alex: Chinese with Lia Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsen Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously On by Monument Studios D…
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The crew wrestles with social dynamics as the enclave prepares to move. Magpie struggles with packaging. Ezri gets an earful from Tibu. Ilsen has a surprise guest. Player Intrusion: Sampson: Kingdom of Loathing Your cast: GM: Daniel Ilsen Vite: Sampson Magpie: Alex Ezri Stonebreaker: Stace Music Theme music: Ninth World by Dave Sterling. Previously…
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