Roads Uncharted

After investigating the blast site, the group rushes to the tailor shop to grab Eight’s new raincoat and arrive just before it closes for the evening. While there, the tailor notices the state of Eight’s cowl and offers to mend that as well before urging them out of the shop. Their task complete, the trio heads to Daniel Barrows’ home to continue their investigation. During their walk, they decide to have Rou and Trix lead the discussion while Eight uses their abilities to read Barrows’ emotions. Upon arriving, a familiar puppy nearly gives them away when he sniffs Trix’s pockets. Luckily, they are able to avoid suspicion and are invited inside. While waiting for tea, Trix notices a lone earring on the mantle. As they begin their questioning, Barrows becomes more suspicious as to their true purpose. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryadAffiliates with Friday Afternoon Tea 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: Hospitals/Butterflies. If the characters being in a hospital around burn victims might be triggering for you, please skip to 36:00. If butterflies/insects are triggering for you, please skip 18:22 to 19:29. Your safety is important to us.Heading to the hospital, the trio meet with the survivors of last month’s accident. Realizing how much pain they’re in, Eight uses their magic to help speed the healing process and relieve their suffering. Meanwhile, Rou learns more details from the doctor. Apparently, there had been a fire at the new blasting powder factory. Many had died but some bodies were never found. The biggest mystery was the discovery of a woman’s body nearby.Deciding they needed to inspect the site themselves, they head to the edge of town and look through the rubble. It isn’t long before Trix discovers that the explosion shouldn’t have happened based on where the powder was being stored. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryadAffiliates with Friday Afternoon Tea 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 their research at the library completed, the group heads toward the hospital. On the way, Rou suggests grabbing a bite to eat beforehand. Knowing that a port town like Sparrow’s Landing often has access to strange and exciting supplies, he suggests finding a tea house to sample something that Eight might not normally procure.They eventually run into a shop called “Verna’s Tranquili-Tea”, and when they head inside they notice several patrons are playing games while enjoying their tea. Verna, a Kinder-Kai, brings them a selection of teas, as well as an almond and orange cake. Enjoying their snack, Trix teaches their new companions how to play BlackJack until it is time to leave and proceed with their task.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Sebastian @sebastianyue and Wren @ThornyDryad Affiliates with Friday Afternoon Tea 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!

Leaving the mayor’s house, the party begins to plan how they might take care of the creature that has been plaguing Sparrow’s Landing. The hope is to find a way to get rid of it without fighting it, given how difficult the last encounter was. Deciding the library might be the best place to start, they set off with a list of stuff to search for.The group splits up to cover as much ground as possible. Eight peruses the books about enchantment, hoping to find something to imbue their weapons. Unfortunately, they meet a brief roadblock in the form of a rude teenager. Rou pores over books about specters and other creepy monsters, while Trix scours old newspapers for any information on the creature's origin. 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: Bees. Skip 7:16 to 8:17 if this would be problematic for you, your safety is important to us.The trio heads back to Trix’s hideout so that Eight can sober up in peace. Trying to distract their companion, Rou and Trix convince Eight to count bricks, under Rou’s supervision, while Trix leaves to get supplies.Trix heads off to a tailor to get a raincoat for Eight and then wanders the market for foodstuffs, happy to spend their hard earned money. After Eight sobers up and the group has a chance to enjoy their treats, they head off to the mayor’s house to see what they can learn about this creature.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!

When the noise in the street is found to be a Bronze Bruiser poking around, Trix suggests it’s time for bed so they don't risk making noise. The next morning, Eight prepares breakfast before the group sets out for the day. They decide they’ll take care of Trix’s job before finding someone from leadership for more details on the creature.Trix leads them to a bar by the docks and takes a seat toward the back to await their contact. As part of the secret communications that occur in the bar, Trix is served rusty water whereas Eight and Rou are provided cheap liquor. Trix is only able to warn Rou not to actually consume the beverage, as Eight drinks it too quickly. When Trix’s contact arrives, the exchange nearly fails when Eight’s drunken inquiries make the contact suspicious.They head to the post office looking for a leadership notice, something that hangs in many of the government buildings in Baukoran towns. As they wander the streets, Eight’s muddled senses lead them to walk into a horse watering trough. While they are under the water another memory surfaces.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 leads Rou and Eight to their hideout, a dilapidated building that they may be dwelling in less than legal circumstances. Upon entering the building, they remove their face mask and it is revealed that they’re an Adar-Kai. Rou and Eight reveal they’ve come to Baukora to find a group of children they’ve been searching for, and offer some details about their travels so far. As they do so, the pair reminisce about how their approaches to traveling and adventuring have changed since they started. Trix then shares a bit about some of their past jobs, though the specific details are left vague, including one particular story of their cargo being stolen and never recovered. Eight takes some time to heal Rou’s injuries as the conversation turns to whether or not the creatures Eight summons live in another realm or if they’re drawn from nothingness. As Rou drifts off to sleep, Eight and Trix share a cup of tea before the night’s rest is disrupted by a noise in the streets.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 leads Rou and Eight over the rooftops toward their hideout. They provide vague answers to the pair’s snooping, and receive vague answers in return for their queries. As the group gets near a section of town where the guards rarely visit, they overhear a blood curdling scream. As they are wont to do, Rou and Eight rush to assist the source and manage to convince Trix to help despite their protests.They quickly discover the source, a finely dressed individual running from a floating, spectral humanoid. A single scream from the creature leaves them paralyzed in fear, and Rou is taken out of the fight by spectral vines. When a pair of guards arrive on site, the trio decide it’s time to run and recover rather than risk further conflict.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: Bees. Skip 1:57 to 2:16 if this would be problematic for you, your safety is important to us.As Eight and Rou arrive in Sparrow’s Landing, they hear an announcement playing over a sound system instructing residents, for their safety, to remain indoors between sundown and sunrise. The pair are also surprised by someone falling off of a roof, their cape billowing dramatically. Introducing themselves as Trix, they warn that guards known as Bronze Bruisers will treat them as criminals if they’re caught.Trix, clearly in a rush, heads back up to the rooftops with Eight and Rou in tow. Despite the inkling that Trix’s task may not be on the up and up, the pair agree to assist as they dodge the guards that are set on enforcing the curfew.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad and Sebastian @sebastianyuePA Announcement produced and recorded by QuinnCheck out their podcast Clearfield 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 chats with you about who they are, where they come from, and what they hope to accomplish as they explore Baukora.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad and Sebastian @sebastianyue 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!

On the trip from Rosewall back to Liam’s manor, Rou suggests that The Dragon’s revelation about a Warforged might not be in reference to Eight. Though they have doubts as to the truth of that suggestion, they both agree that they need to remain vigilant. The conversation eventually turns to how they should handle further meetings with the cultists, since they recognize that many followers may not be evil at their core. When they arrive at Liam’s manor, they recount their adventures over the last two months, including the meeting in Rosewall. Liam does not reveal a strong reaction to the news, and eventually leaves Eight and Rou to finish their meal and rest while he prepares the spell. When the time comes for the spell, Liam provides Eight with a small token of protection from their enemies. It is at this point that Eight notices something odd about their host.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris 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!

Pax continues the investigation during the afternoon hours while Rou and Eight rest. When it comes time to explore the secret door they discovered earlier, Pax goes first to try and scope out a safe pathway. Rou and Eight follow a short time later, doing their best to remain hidden despite the lamplight.Heading through the door, the group finds themselves among the ruined buildings of the old city. Still scouting ahead, Pax unintentionally gives away their position and she turns into a rat to hide from the approaching guard. Not as successful, Eight is caught by a guard and escorted away, but is later rescued by Rou who pretends to be a new member of the Order.Once reunited, the group heads to the remnants of a large amphitheater, where the meeting is being held. Pax and Eight watch from out of sight, while Rou takes advantage of his successful disguise to get a better vantage point. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad and Mer @archmageofdice 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!

Pax leads Eight and Rou to the town of Rosewall, where a meeting of the Order of Tannyth is to be held. As they arrive, Pax shifts into the form of a cat in order to hide their identity and spy on the Order’s members. Understanding the task requires subterfuge, Eight brings out their persona “Seven”, who is an expert in covert operations. While Pax follows a pair of merchants, Rou and Eight spy some strange markings in an alleyway. Unfortunately, Seven is much louder than they should be and begin to draw attention from the crowd. In an attempt to disrupt that attention, Pax causes some chaos near the fish stalls. Once safe, the group learns some useful information about the meeting.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad and Mer @archmageofdice 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 Rou and Eight continue their quest to collect supplies for Liam’s transportation spell, they run into an old friend in Stagg Hollow. As the pair leave one of the shops, discussing the purpose of eel scales, they spy Pax seated in the “Mint-Tea House”. Deciding to see what she’s up to, they are led into a secret back room.Once the trio is away from prying ears, Pax tells them that the Order of Tannyth is going to have a secret meeting in the town of Rosewall. They’ve been tasked with gathering information, and she would like some assistance. It will require stealth, and avoiding confrontation at all costs.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad and Mer @archmageofdice 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 reference to bees, as well as elements of betrayal, restraint/paralysis and player v. player. If any of this would be problematic for you, please skip 36:00 to 36:10 for the insect reference and 35:37 to 51:18 for the betrayal, restraint/paralysis and player v. player. Your safety is important to us.Eight and Rou continue to escort Latherial through the forest, sharing stories of their past adventures as they do. When Rou mentions that there have been some people that have been “less than cool”, Latherial prods at that. The group then gets into a discussion of what makes someone good or bad.Eventually, Latherial asks if they’ve ever met someone named Aerin. As Rou and Eight recall who they’re referring to, it is revealed that their client is here for more than the job originally entailed.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad and Sebastian @sebastianyue 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: Insects. Skip 5:48 to 5:56, 7:01 to 7:13 if this would be problematic for you, your safety is important to us.Two months have passed since Eight and Rou ran into Pax, following the survivors to the home of Liam Renwick. Since then, they have been busy gathering ingredients for a transportation spell Liam has agreed to perform for them. On one such errand, they ran into Latheriel, a human looking for bodyguards as they travel through woods rumored to be filled with brigands.During their trek, Latherial and Rou teach Eight about the nuances of secrets, the wonders and versatility of a baked potato, and Bessie gets her first meal ever.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad and Sebastian @sebastianyue 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 shares his thoughts on the journey so far, reflecting on his successes and failures.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris 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!

Eight chats with you about their take on the story so far, and where their journey is taking them.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris 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 references to corpses and hanging bodies related to the destruction of a town the party encounters. Please skip 1:22:55 to 1:23:00 if this content may be difficult for you.Welcome to the Season Three Recap episode! If you are just joining us and want to jump right into Season Four – or you need a reminder of some of the events from last season – this episode was made for you.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris and Wren @ThornyDryadTranscript 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 Bluesky!

Eight and Rou have been tasked with hunting down components for a transportation spell Liam plans to execute for them. When they arrive at the town of Spindlefort, they quickly learn of a tavern called The Fuzzy Potato. Eight had foreseen the tavern name when they attempted to scry on the cultists that attacked Pineview, and when the name comes up in conversation the pair immediately take advantage of the situation.Eight summons chickens in an attempt to match the atmosphere of their vision, but it isn’t until the spell glitches and the chickens run amok that the cultists reveal themselves and the vision comes full circle. Knowing they need to procure mustache hair for Liam’s component list, Rou and Eight decide to engage the cultists in a game of chance, with the odds weighted in their favor. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris and Wren @ThornyDryadTranscript by Wren 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!

Join Wren, Kappa, Dax and Neil as they respond to your queries from Discord and Twitter.Thank you all so much for sticking with us for three whole seasons! We can't wait to be back early next year for season four.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris and Wren @ThornyDryadTranscript by Wren 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!

Pax joins Eight and Rou as they continue following the tracks of Pineview’s survivors, meandering toward Liam’s manor. During their trek, the pair learn about Pax’s unique family, as well as the organizations known as Scarlet Harmony and The Eyes of Tanir. When they arrive, they find the manor appears abandoned, but Pax assures them this is a tactic of Liam’s to keep intruders away.When Pax calls on a favor owed to her grandfather, Liam agrees to utilize his special skills to help the group. He helps Pax send a message to Scarlet Harmony, while Eight and Rou contact Viktor about what they’ve found. When they ask Liam to scry on the children, they find their first big lead as to where they must head next.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad and Mer @archmageofdice 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 references to corpses and hanging bodies related to the destruction of a town the party encounters. Please skip 1:22-1:27, 6:25-6:35, 7:41-7:50 and 10:15-10:28 if this content would be difficult to hear. Your safety is very important to us.Pax charges toward Pineview, but discovers she’s too late to save the village. While her horse rests, Pax searches the remains of the village for clues and picks up where Rou and Eight left off in caring for the dead. It isn’t long before they’re on the road again, following footprints of potential survivors.Meanwhile, Eight and Rou continue their journey, following footprints in the hopes of finding survivors. Before long, they hear the sound of hoofbeats behind them and decide to hide in the trees off of the road. Pax comes to a halt and calls out to the party, hoping to find out if they know anything about what happened at the village. As Pax learns more, she begins to give hints that she knows the party better than they might realize.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad and Mer @archmageofdice 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 references to corpses and hanging bodies related to the destruction of a town the party encounters. Please skip 15:20-15:26, 16:14-18:09, 19:00-19:09, 35:20-35:34, 36:29-38:05, and 38:46-38:52 if this content would be difficult to hear. Your safety is very important to us.The pair leave the town of Chillfalls, after a few days of rest and relaxation. While they travel south toward the mountains, Eight takes the opportunity to question Rou about his pack and his past. Their jovial travel is disrupted once the village of Pineview becomes visible.The village has been destroyed, burned buildings and death are the mark of a group Eight has run into before. They recognize the symbol carved into charred buildings, but confess to Rou they haven’t learned the name of the group. As Eight and Rou try to bring peace to those left behind, Eight realizes that they can complete their quest for Professor Trela. When the locket is buried, a rose and a lily spring forth. A moment of peace during a time of sadness.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris 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 hears soft crying nearby and, believing it to be Elaine, begins to call out for her. When he realizes that the crying is synced with the shivering form of Eight, he goes to comfort his friend. Eight shares that during the night they experienced visions of a person called Amara, and experienced a series of life events through her eyes. Rou ensures that he’ll do his best to help Eight understand these new emotions.The pair continue down the road until they arrive in the village of Chillfalls, where a group of people are arguing near a large boulder. Listening in, they realize the group is arguing about a way to honor Arthas for his deeds. They also learn Arthas has gone on with Archimedes, and hopes to meet up with them later. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris 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 Rou relaxes after a long day of travel, he hears a twig snapping just outside of camp. On alert, he tries to get Eight’s attention and realizes that his friend appears to have been deactivated. Braving the wilderness on his own, he finds the source of the noise: a young woman who believes him to be a “Packless”. Rou spends the evening with her, discussing the pros and cons of packs and being out on your own. He learns that she has been without a pack of her own for a long time, and eventually she offers to take him out on a moonlit hunt. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris 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 and Eight have set up camp after leaving Marble Moon, and as Eight takes the time to perform some tinkering their vision goes dark. When their eyes open, they find they are no longer near the campfire with Rou, but in an unknown desert.As the night carries on, Eight experiences visions belonging to a person named Amara. Through her, Eight experiences love, happiness, danger and despair. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris 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, Eight and Tamsin enter a room of white marble, bright light and what appears to be the tops of clouds. Bubbles float, seemingly harmless, throughout the room. In order to assess if the clouds cover a walkway, Eight summons Eight Jr to walk off the ledge where they stand. When Eight Jr disappears they realize they must find another way to the door in the distance.As each member touches a bubble, whether inadvertently or intentionally, they are forced to relive a difficult moment from their past. They are not forced to experience it alone, however, as the scenes play out for the entire group to witness. Eventually, the trio discovers a hidden walkway to the door and are able to progress to the end of the labyrinth.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad, and Lexi @blackgirlmage 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!

The group enters a room laden with a veritable feast, violin music playing from a mysterious source and the only door has three keyholes. While Rou and Tamsin waste no time dismantling the room to search for the keys, Eight assists by delicately removing place settings and pouring wine. When they are able to get the door open, they find it once again leads to a dark abyss.Crossing the threshold, the three companions find themselves in a room filled with a red mist, and each step brings a sound like crunching walnuts. It isn’t long before the mist begins to have an effect on their senses, and a mysterious figure emerges from the shadows. The figure is armed and appears to stand watch over the party, waiting for their next move. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad, and Lexi @blackgirlmage 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!

The trio heads through the massive stone doors and are teleported down into the labyrinth. They are forced to dodge bouts of flame, fight bodiless armor and trace their way through a maze of passages. Guided by Tamsin’s knowledge from previous attempts, they make quick work of the first portion.When the group arrives at a room containing only two doors, one which always tells the truth and the other only lies. Rather than despair, the team uses their wits (and some psychic capability), to uncover the correct path forward. The labyrinth's tricks don't stop there though, as the team must then discover the secret of the turn-back hall. Successfully discovering its secrets, they continue to progress forward into a banquet hall with heady aromas and delicious food surrounding them. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad, and Lexi @blackgirlmage 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: Insects. Skip 18:13 to 18:29 if this would be problematic for you, your safety is important to us.The pair have left Honey Hills, with a queen to start their own traveling hive. After a few days' travel, they arrive at the town of Marble Moon, where massive stone doors exist outside the city borders. The doors do not appear to lead anywhere and are guarded by stone beasts atop tall columns. An individual exits the doors as they draw near, and they notice it’s another minotaur.When they greet the stranger, they learn her name is Tamsin and she has been trying to solve the puzzles of the labyrinth for a long time. Intrigued by what could be at its center, Rou and Eight agree to help Tamsin in her quest.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad, and Lexi @blackgirlmage 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 reference to insects from 31:42 to 31:55. Please skip this section if this will be a bother to you, your safety is important to us.The group follows the stairs to a room where a skeleton is manacled to the wall. Dawson attempts to free it when he realizes it belongs to one of his lost companions. However, his actions summon a necromancer that has been hiding within the temple depths.The necromancer appears to shrug off many of their attacks, and focuses on bringing Dawson under their spell. When they’re finally defeated, Dawson is left to face his past failures.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad, and Graeme @graemecrackerz1 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!

The group follows the stairs to a room where a floating gem resides. Eight summons an ally, whom they call “Trap Friend” to trigger potential traps before they press on. Once the passageway is considered safe, they move into the next area which houses a set of passages. One passageway has been flooded with murky water and the other is decorated from floor to ceiling with bones.As they continue further into the underground temple, they discover hints as to the existence of the once worshiped elemental called Brinde. When they stumble upon a gold coffin, Dawson relies on experience and superstition to safely lead the others through.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad, and Graeme @graemecrackerz1 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!

The sound of rocks falling to the ground portents a guardian of the temple. The group must react quickly or they will fall prey to its crushing grip like Dawson’s companions did long ago. Dawson activates the magic of his hammer, lava appearing to flow from it as power courses through it. Rou, realizing the danger the group is in, tries to draw the creature’s attention so the group could attempt an escape. Eight is quick to summon Eight Jr, though this time the chicken is far larger than they’ve ever been.Claws, steel, and rock clash as the battle ensues, vibrations from the conflict forcing pieces of the temple walls loose. As the monster falls, the door at the end of the room unlocks and opens, begging the party to press on.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad, and Graeme @graemecrackerz1 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!

Eight and Rou spend the evening hearing stories from Dawson’s adventures before setting off for the temple the next morning. They also learn a little more information about their upcoming adventure, mainly that Dawson lost several friends the last time he was there.The group arrives at the entrance of the temple, and decide to camp within the cavern entry until daylight in the event they need a quick escape. When they finally descend into the temple, Dawson discovers that the traps his group had cleared previously have not been reset and everything appears just as it was all those years ago. As the trio draws closer to the room where Dawson’s friends were lost, he grows more agitated and anxious. He prepares his weapon and gives Eight and Rou one final warning about the danger that lies ahead. It isn’t until they start to examine the room and disturb its contents that the silence of the temple is broken by the sound of moving rock. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad, and Graeme @graemecrackerz1 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 Eight and Rou continue their journey south, they happen upon the town of Honey Hills. Honey Hills is known for its apiaries and bee related products, and both delight in the available items for purchase. While stocking up on their provisions, one of the patrons overhears their conversation and introduces himself.Dawson is an adventurer on the verge of retirement, who is looking for people to help him with one last job. He tells the pair of an old temple to the east of town, where rumor has it treasure is buried deep within. If they would join him, he would gladly pay them for the assistance. Remembering Big Mood’s advice, Eight and Rou take Dawson up on his offer and ready themselves for their next adventure.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad, and Graeme @graemecrackerz1 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 combat ensues, Eight summons Eight Jr, but in a much larger form. Shepherd leans into his more basic instincts as he lunges for Thistle, while Rou tries one last time to get information about Hunter before it’s too late. His attempts go unheard, however, as Thistle violently lashes out. Once Thistle is defeated, Hunter is located within the hut with help from Eight Jr.Shepherd, overcome with joy, panics upon realizing they have taken a monstrous form. Rou, familiar with transformations, puts his mediation skills to good use and convinces Hunter to not let appearances deceive them. The hunting team is reunited and in a moment of intimacy, the pair vocalize their mutual love and affection for one another before everyone returns home through the portal.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad, and Gaynor @gaynorcott 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!

Sprickle-sprack has left the group at the entrance to Thistle’s home, and as time ticks on it occurs to Shepherd that his time is running out. He confesses to the group that he’s not really as he seems to be, and is worried he might not see Hunter before his time runs out.As they walk closer, they hear a haunting melody being sung from within the hut. Shepherd and Rou sense danger and become wary, and the group agrees that caution is warranted when talking with Thistle. When Shepherd calls out for Hunter, an old woman’s voice responds and invites the group in for tea. As the group starts to ask questions about Hunter, it becomes obvious that Thistle is not one for niceties.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad, and Gaynor @gaynorcott 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!

While Eight and Shepherd are sure that they need to enter the portal, Rou isn’t so sure. The group takes their time looking for tracks and testing out the portal, knowing that it could very well be a one-way trip. When they see someone appear in the portal, they try to call out and get their attention. While it appears they can hear the calls, it seems they can’t see the group and carry on.Rou, Eight and Shepherd eventually jump through the portal, and learn that the individual they saw is named Sprickle-sprack. He reveals to them that someone fitting Hunter’s description arrived about a month ago, and was last seen with Thistle. When the group asks for him to guide them to Thistle, he does so only in exchange for gold and warns them that people in that realm generally avoid Thistle.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad, and Gaynor @gaynorcott 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 and Eight follow Shepherd to his cabin in the woods, where they have been offered a safe place to sleep. Hunter appears to still be missing, and his absence is clear in the disarray of the cabin. As Rou and Shepherd sleep, Eight spends their time tidying the cabin and then pokes around to see if they can find out more about their host.During their search, they find Hunter’s journal. The last entry mentions a young woman and a meeting with her in a grove of trees, where a flower named Starlight Bloom can be found. The group decides that heading there is the best course of action and takes off. When they arrive at the grove Hunter had written about, they find something out of place among the trees. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad and Gaynor @gaynorcott 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 and Eight find a letter left by Arthas and begin their journey south. As they set up camp after a long day of travel, they ponder whether or not the “quest” Arthas has taken on is real. During their discussion, they hear a disturbance in the brush. Hidden in the foliage is a human, named Shepherd. Rou and Eight ask Shepherd to join them for supper, and learn that he has been in search of someone named Hunter. His friend has been missing for quite some time, and he has no idea where Hunter went. It doesn’t take much before Eight and Rou decide they should help. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad and Gaynor @gaynorcott Transcript by CJ Kallevig 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!

After an eventful day rescuing a Jerboamin, followed by a long celebration at their family’s shop, Arthas heads to bed in the stables. As he drifts off and begins to dream, he receives a visit from a figure that is half-human and half-goat.The figure introduces themselves as Vuldarin, the god of luck and so-called “Bringer of Chance”. He claims to have a quest for Arthas, one that only the Giant-Kin can help with. Something has infiltrated a mage’s tower to the south of Ravenspire, and due to its size Arthas is the best person for the job. However, he is told he must leave his companions behind if he is to take on this challenge.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, and Wren @ThornyDryadTranscript by CJ Kallevig 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!

Aoife leads the group to where Benny was kidnapped and gives what little information she can of the perpetrator before heading back home. During their investigation, Florence is eager to learn the basics of investigating. With the return of Inspector Nine, the group instructs the Jerboamin on how to look for clues.As they continue to follow clues, they stumble upon droplets of blood and clumps of fur, which worries little Florence. Eight manages to encourage her and the group carries on. They eventually stumble on the remains of the campsite, Rou’s sense of smell confirming they’re on the right track. When they find the kidnapper, they learn a little intimidation can go a long way.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad, and Shadow @ShadowBookCatTranscript by CJ Kallevig 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!

Arthas, Rou and Eight arrive at the town of Ravenspire, where they come across a Jerboamin named Florence. Florence is preparing for a big celebration back at her family’s shop, and is nearly hidden by the number of packages she carries. After a brief discussion, the group offers to help Florence carry some of the packages back to her family’s shop. When they arrive, they discover a worrisome event has cast a shadow on this joyous day. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, Wren @ThornyDryad, and Shadow @ShadowBookCatTranscript by CJ Kallevig 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!

Blisternose has made it clear that he has no intention of stopping the drumming. Angered by the party’s influence on his people, he attacks Rou. Arthas and Eight are quick to respond when their friend collapses to the ground, the other goblins left in a state of shock and confusion.Rou’s wolf form emerges, resulting in the goblins running away in fear. Blisternose is left to deal with the trio alone, who let him escape with his life. After he leaves, the party is forced to deal with the consequences of their interference. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, and Wren @ThornyDryadTranscript by CJ Kallevig 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!

The trio heads off to the unexplored area on their map, attempting to locate the source of the drumming. Upon reaching the rocky outcropping, Arthas tosses a rock and ends up striking a green humanoid named Griswold. Talking to Griswold reveals that they will need to request permission from their chief in order to get the drums to cease.On the other side of the outcropping is a cave, wherein a group of Goblins have taken up residence. Talking to the Goblin leader, Blisternose, Rou attempts to negotiate a peaceful compromise; however, Blisternose has other plans.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, and Wren @ThornyDryadTranscript by CJ Kallevig 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!

Eight offers to help Rou practice his new sword skills, but once Rou realizes Eight just plans to stand there he encourages the Warforged to grab a weapon and fight back. Over the course of their journey, Eight changes from a target to a sparring partner.One day, they begin to hear the sound of drums in the distance. Following the sound of the drums, they come upon a village called Springpoint. It isn’t long before they learn the villagers have been plagued by the drumming for the past week and can’t locate the source of the disturbance.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, and Wren @ThornyDryadTranscript by CJ Kallevig 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!

While preparing to leave Kidohlva, each member of the group takes the opportunity to tie up some loose ends. Arthas spends his final two days trying out the various restaurants in the city, and stocking up on supplies.Rou heads to the library, spending his last two days researching Warforged and Giant-kin in an attempt to better understand his companions. He also requests help from Arthas in learning how to use a sword, something that Arthas is more than happy to help with.Eight pays a visit to the head of the council, a Silarin named Latham, to learn what they can about the Jruna family. Although there isn’t much the council member can share, Latham is at least able to direct Eight toward the records in Baukora and provides them with a copy of the information.Once the group is out of the mountains and clear of the city Azarra, they come upon a crossroads in their travels where a woman sells produce. When they learn the crossroads is named for a nearby sulfur pool called The Devil’s Bathtub, they take the opportunity for a detour and visit the local natural wonder.Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, and Wren @ThornyDryadTranscript by CJ Kallevig 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!

At the suggestion of Arcterus, Eight visits Professor Trela. It takes them a little while to locate her classroom in the upper levels, but once they do they find they’re greeted by a Moldir Elf with black hair and emerald piercings.She agrees to help Eight learn divination on two conditions. First, they must never use this magic to harm anyone. Second, they must deliver something for her as part of the exchange. Trela requests that Eight bury a locket at the grave of a dear friend of hers, resting somewhere near the Crystal Shoreline to the south. When Eight agrees to these terms, she demonstrates the possibilities of divination.The rest of their visit is spent learning the basics of this new type of casting, and Trela gives them a book that they can use to continue their studies. However, before they leave, the Professor has a word of warning for their journey. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, and Wren @ThornyDryadTranscript by CJ Kallevig 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!

Eight approaches the individual with the familiar voice, and when they offer to pay for any food and drink ordered, they learn the voice belongs to Viktor. Eight eventually convinces their acquaintance to join the group for dinner, and learns that he has suffered a loss since their parting.At first Viktor is reluctant to share details of his past, but Rou is able to pry information from him. When Viktor professes he wants to do good, to make up for the deeds of his past, the group agrees to make him the custodian of their new communications device. Follow Dax @GM_Dax, Kappa @TheKappaChris, and Wren @ThornyDryadTranscript by CJ Kallevig 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!