The Adventure Zone

The Poppy's Place employees are gently coerced into their next job and head up to Gutter City. Beef figures people out, Emerich flexes his skills, Montrose negotiates. Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=en Addition music in this episode: "SeeUSoon" Jahzzar http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; Six" by Lex Villena: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iwj2SqGnplhDIadeJ5bmy?si=N8WYSKIPR7WUy8z4ajNSog; and "Cool Vibes" by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/.

Spookington Manor is being haunted by a mysterious Beast! Time to call the Spirit Breakers - Col. Grey Poupon, Flint Hammerborn, Lorraine St. Crash, and Pasghetti. Will they find the beast's weakness and save the day? Or will the Heroic Order of Peace get there first and get all the credit?With special guest Aabria Iyengar: https://twitter.com/quiddieWe’re playing The Beast by Grant Howitt and Chris Taylor: https://rowanrookanddecard.com/product/the-beast/ Theme Music by Paul Sabourin. Addition music in this episode: "Satin Danger" by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/; "Hor Hor" and "Creepy Hallow" by Alexander Nakarada: https://soundcloud.com/serpentsoundstudios; and "Tempting Fate" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/.

The arcade employees make a name for themselves and take some recovery time. Beef knocks some clunkers around, Emerich checks the score, Montrose salvages some relationships.Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=enAdditional music in this episode: "Hard Mode" and "Coins" by Holizna: https://holiznaroyaltyfree.bandcamp.com/; "Aloof”,"Walking in Space", "A Mysterious Place", and "Something's Not Right Here" by Kirk Osamayao: kirkosamayo.com; "A Rainbow in The Sewers" by Dilating Times: https://tommasocroce.eu/; and “Voyageur” by Monkey Warhol: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monkey_Warhol/.

The race to steal the pin continues with some unfortunate hitches and pratfalls. Montrose makes a connection, Beef takes up a strategic position, Emerich creates a distraction.Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=enAddition music in this episode: “Voyageur” by Monkey Warhol: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monkey_Warhol/; "Six" by Lex Villena: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2iwj2SqGnplhDIadeJ5bmy?si=N8WYSKIPR7WUy8z4ajNSog; and “Something’s Not Right Here” by Kirk Osamayao: kirkosamayo.com.

The employees of Poppy's Place take on their first, unexpected heist. Montrose dabbles in PR, Beef causes some chaos, Emerich reconnects with an old friend.Opening monologue performed by Autumn Seavey Hicks: https://www.instagram.com/autumnseaveyhicks/?hl=enAdditional music in this episode: “Something’s Not Right Here” by Kirk Osamayao: kirkosamayo.com; “Voyageur” by Monkey Warhol: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Monkey_Warhol/; and “Motorcycle Scene” by Pablo Perez: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/pablo-perez/.

It’s a new game and a new world. Welcome to Steeplechase, the immersive theme park experience from the Dentonic Company. On the surface, everything is perfect for the guests to live out their fantasies – but that’s only on the surface. Justin GMs his first game, Blades in the Dark (https://bladesinthedark.com/). Meet the new characters and learn the cutthroat rules of the game - and of the park.

The Graysons make their way through a speeding train to secure the payload and the future of Dry River. Augustus makes a change. Indrid gets a move on. Callan checks off his list. Lulu discovers something sinister.

On the night before the train leaves to Stitchton, the Graysons prepare themselves. Augustus starts a new business venture. Indrid has a premonition. Callan tries to stay on someone’s good side. Lulu makes a confession.

The Graysons stake out the station to find a way onto their quarry. Augustus finds out some bad news. Indrid talks to an old friend. Callan shows off his skills. Lulu offers an exchange.

The new ensemble of Graysons are sent to Crescent City to bring back a crucial community member, but it’s not that simple. Augustus manages his business. Indrid shakes some hands. Callan gets recognized. Lulu makes a dark deal.

Travis returns to MC Season 2 of The Adventure Zone: Dust. Special guest Erika Ishii (@erikaishii on twitter) joins the adventure to Wild-West inspired Crescent City. Listen in as we create our characters and give a primer on the mechanics of the game.We’re playing Urban Shadows by Magpie Games: https://magpiegames.com/pages/products

Join the Four Hundred and Two Friends super heroes as they try to navigate the city's biggest convention while concealing their super powers from the masses. Will they manage to win that very specific prize from the cosplay contest? Or will some of them unwillingly turn into birds again?Super Normal by Ursidice: https://ursidice.com/supernormal/Music in this episode is "5 Cents Back" and "Bustin Loose" by Jason Shaw (https://audionautix.com/) and "Summon the Rawk" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com/).

This week we’re answering some questions about The Adventure Zone: Ethersea, as well as talking a bit about our next two (!) projects.To learn more about Urban Shadows: https://magpiegames.com/pages/productsTo learn more about Blades in the Dark: https://evilhat.com/product/blades-in-the-dark/

Is it a dream? Maybe! Tres Horny Boys find themselves in the world’s deadliest cooking competition. They must battle delicious foes, entertain nutritious friends, endure tummy troubles, and impress the judges – or risk being forever labelled an idiot sandwich.

FinaleZoox, Devo, and Amber discover the secrets of their world and others as they plan for the new futures they’ve created, as well as the future of Founder’s Wake.Addition music in this episode: “Space Ambiance” by Alexander Nakarada https://www.serpentsoundstudios.com/; “Evermore” by Kai Engel http://www.kai-engel.com/; "Piano" by Szegvari https://freesound.org/people/szegvari/; and “Nostalgic Piano” by Rafael Krux https://soundcloud.com/rafael-krux.

Benefactor's Folly: Part Five Cracks have formed in the firmament. Past, Present and Future collide, and the Coriolis crew stands at the inflection point. Amber battles an immortal foe. Devo ends the cycle. Zoox transcends form. Addition music in this episode: “Now You Are Here” by Sergey Cheremisinov https://soundcloud.com/sergey-cheremisinov-1; “Beneath Dark Clouds” by The Pangolins http://thepangolins.yolasite.com/; “Boom” by Jason Shaw on Audionautix https://audionautix.com/; “Aisles” by Jahzzar http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; “Ambient Dream” and “Haunted by the Past” by Malictus Music https://www.malictusmusic.com/; and “July” by Kai Engel http://www.kai-engel.com/.

Benefactor's Folly: Part FourA draconic coral construct poses the greatest challenge the crew of the Coriolis has ever faced. A long dormant god confronts those who refuse to bend the knee. Friends become foes.Addition music in this episode: “Now You Are Here” and “Dybbuk’s White Eyes” by Sergey Cheremisinov https://soundcloud.com/sergey-cheremisinov-1.

Benefactor's Folly: Part Three The Coriolis crew, with Kodira in tow, infiltrate the coral tower to destroy the infernal machine at its peak. Amber is revered. Devo hums a potent tune. Zoox makes a sacred promise. Addition music in this episode: “Now You Are Here” by Sergey Cheremisinov https://soundcloud.com/sergey-cheremisinov-1; “Time Travel is Possible” and “A Life Without Pain” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; “Redemption” by Scott Holmes Music www.scottholmesmusic.com; and “Make it Till Dawn” by Andrew Wardlaw https://freemusicarchive.org/music/andrew-wardlaw/.

Benefactor's Folly: Part Two The Coriolis responds to an ear-splitting hail seemingly received from a familiar adversary. The Benefactor's ruse is revealed, and only Zoox, Devo, Amber and Kodira can stop it. A trio of archnemeses make their final stand. Additional music in this episode: “Not to Notice” and “Dark Planet” by Andrew kn https://freesound.org/people/Andrewkn/; “The Redemption in Her Arms, The Light At the End of Her Tunnel” and “Time Travel is Possible” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; and “Box Cutter“ and “Time is Ticking” by Scott Holmes Music www.scottholmesmusic.com.

Benefactor's Folly: Part One The crew of the Coriolis, with Ballaster Kodira in tow, set off to hunt down Benefactor Orlean before his plans come to fruition. As is so often the case, they get thoroughly distracted along the way. Additional music in this episode: “Minus” by Nctrnm https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; and “In Silence” by Andrew kn https://freesound.org/people/Andrewkn/.

Tensions are high after a spirited argument at the Cloaca. A shadowy figure on the periphery of the Coriolis' view steps into the light, and reveals something that kinda resembles the truth. Also: Shopping!Additional music in this episode: “Amber” by Drake Stafford https://soundcloud.com/drake_stafford; ”Siste Viator” and "Murmuration of Birds" by Jahzzar http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; “Sonata E Minor” by Vivaldi, performed by Rafel https://freemusicarchive.org/music/rafael/single/vivaldi-sonata-eminor-mp3-1/; "Time to Move and Motivate" by Jonah Dempcy https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Insider; and "Lurking in the Shadows" by Scott Holmes Music www.scottholmesmusic.com.

It’s MaxFunDrive! To celebrate, let’s dive into The The Adventure Zone Zone: Ethersea edition. We’re answering a whole bunch of your questions about character inspo, worldbuilding, and more.

CW: Implied suicide by poison.The Coriolis returns from its latest explosive outing, and its crew begins investigating the death of a Founder’s Wake icon. Needless to say, their search for justice rubs some people the wrong way.Additional music in this episode: “Labyrinth” by Sergey Cheremisinov https://soundcloud.com/sergey-cheremisinov-1; “Sonata E Minor” by Vivaldi, performed by Rafel https://freemusicarchive.org/music/rafael/single/vivaldi-sonata-eminor-mp3-1/; ”Lulluby” and “Owls” by Jahzzar http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; and "Beneath the Dark Clouds" by The Pangolins http://thepangolins.yolasite.com/.

The Menagerie: Part Six The Coriolis crew race to save the animals from a sinking ship. Amber takes up arms against the hunters. Zoox tests his communication skills. Devo gets some unexpected news. Additional music in this episode: "Mantra" by Jahzzar http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; "Dybbuk's White Eyes" by Sergey Cheremisinov https://soundcloud.com/sergey-cheremisinov-1; and "Ambient V-X" by ROZKOL https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/.

The Menagerie: Part Five Team Coriolis deals with the aftermath of a rash and explosive decision. Zoox sifts through the wreckage. Amber gives ‘em the runaround. Devo confronts the man behind the curtain. Additional music in this episode: "Aisles" by Jahzzar http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; "Blato" by Shay Brahem and Fachhochschule Dortmundand https://freemusicarchive.org/music/shay-braheem; and "Ambient V-X" and "Chewing Devil Grass" by ROZKOL https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/.

The Menagerie: Part FourThe crew of the Coriolis has become just as endangered as the animals they've been tasked with recovering. Amber saddles up. Devo unmasks a mastermind. Zoox causes some collateral damage.Additional music in this episode: "PULL" by Nctrnm https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; "Blato" by Shay Brahem and Fachhochschule Dortmundand https://freemusicarchive.org/music/shay-braheem; and "Ambient V-X" by ROZKOL https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/.

The Menagerie: Part Three Devo, Zoox and Amber infiltrate the headquarters of the Crescendo, separately, and with varying levels of success. Devo goes undercover. Zoox boards a familiar vessel. Amber has an unexpected run-in with the wildlife.Additional music in this episode: "Beneath the Dark Clouds" by The Pangolins http://thepangolins.yolasite.com/; "PULL" by Nctrnm https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; and “Late Jazz Piano" by Szegvari https://freesound.org/people/szegvari/.

The Menagerie: Part TwoThe Coriolis crew investigates the high-profile bovine burglary they've been tasked with solving, bringing them into dangers both interpersonal and spectral.Additional music in this episode: "Big Room" by Jesse Spillane http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Owls" by Jahzzar http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; and "Beneath the Dark Clouds" by The Pangolins http://thepangolins.yolasite.com/.

The Menagerie: Part OneAfter a period of enjoying their newfound infamy, the crew of the Coriolis take on a mission to recover rare animals which have gone missing.Additional music in this episode: “Through the Wormhole” by Dilating Times https://www.tommasocroce.it/; and “Comatose” by Kai Engel http://www.kai-engel.com/.

Cambria's Call: Part Nine Zoox, Devo and Amber finally go toe-to-toe with an ancient, evolutionary force, leaning on an uneasy alliance with The Biggest Baby to do so.Additional music in this episode: “Release the Hybrids” by Bryan Teoh http://www.bryanteoh.com/; and “Around the Mountain” by Spinning Clocks https://soundcloud.com/sip_groop.

Cambria's Call: Part Eight Following an unexpected encounter with Amber's sworn foe, the Coriolis arrives at Cambria's deep sea dwelling. Devo, Amber and Zoox whip up an unconventionally stealthy plan of attack.Additional music in this episode: “A Month of Dust” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; and “Harbor” by Kai Engel http://www.kai-engel.com/.

Cambria's Call: Part Seven The crew of the Coriolis search for every advantage they can get their hands on before challenging the entity at the bottom of the sea. A relic from a long lost empire is unearthed.Additional music in this episode: ““Little Yellow Room” by ROZKOL https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; “Montmartre" and “kp” by Jahzzar http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; and ”Denouement” by Kai Engel http://www.kai-engel.com/.

Cambria's Call: Part Six Cambria makes their intentions known as Finneas Cawl's doomed voyage reaches a grisly end. Zoox does some long overdue soul searching.Additional music in this episode: “Mercy” by Kai Engel http://www.kai-engel.com/; “The Apotheosis of All Deserts” by ROZKOL https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; and “Night I” by Swelling https://swelling.bandcamp.com.

Cambria's Call: Part Five From the bottom of the sea, from the deepest reaches of Finneas Cawl's mind, a voice beckons. Devo, Zoox and Amber cease to be – all in an effort to answer.Additional music in this episode: “Homeroad” by Kai Engel http://www.kai-engel.com/.

Content warning: this episode contains themes and depictions of substance use.Resources:Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: https://findtreatment.gov/ Phone: (800) 662-HELP (4357)National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home Helpline: (800) 950-6264Cambria's Call: Part FourAmber, Devo and Zoox continue their wild swamp chase to track down Shret. Everyone prepares for a stroll down Memory Lane.Additional music in this episode: “Covered in Oil” by Broke for Free http://brokeforfree.com/; “Mechanics of Leaving” by Haunted Me https://hauntedmeofficial.wordpress.com/; “The Apothesosis of All Deserts” by ROZKOL https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; “Meekness” by Kai Engel http://www.kai-engel.com/; and “kp” by Jahzzar http://www.betterwithmusic.com/.

Content warning: this episode contains themes involving highly contagious diseases Cambria's Call: Part Three A completely unnecessary bar fight has broken out at an otherwise quiet marshland bar and grill. As Devo and Zoox clean up their mess, Amber chases down a former friend-turned-smuggler.Additional music in this episode: “Palaver” by ROZKOL https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; "Eutrophic" by Mystery Mammal https://soundcloud.com/mysterymammal; and "Fearweaver" by Three Chain Links https://soundcloud.com/beardmont/.

Content warning: this episode contains themes involving highly contagious diseasesCambria's Call: Part Two Founder's Wake has been transformed. As Devo and Amber adjust to their new piscine features, Finneas Cawl seeks to further reawaken his memories. A search for contraband reagents begins. Additional music in this episode: "The Apotheosis of All Deserts," and “Palaver” by ROZKOL https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/

Content warning: this episode contains themes involving highly contagious diseasesCambria's Call: Part OneA once-vanquished threat descends upon Founder's Wake, shaking the city's fragile foundation to its core. A lost hero is called back into action. A voice beckons from beneath the ocean's floor. The Coriolis crew gets sidelined.Additional music in this episode: “Palaver,” “Darkness Crept,” and “Chewing Devil Grass,” by ROZKOL https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/.

A holiday party thrown by an old friend takes a turn for the less festive when all the presents and decorations disappear. It’s up to Tres Horny Boys - accompanied by a grumpy companion - to save the day and go on a journey to find the true meaning of Candlenights.

Zoox, Devo and Amber take care of some personal business before the start of their next mission. Zoox learns about his birthday. Amber catches up with an old friend. Devo secures an unexpected modeling contract.Additional music in this episode: "PULL" by Nctrnm https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; "Morning Motion" by Golden Hits https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Golden_Hits; "Time to Move and Motivate" by Jonah Dempcy https://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Insider; and "Montmartre" by Jahzzar http://www.betterwithmusic.com/.

The crew of the Coriolis returns from another pseudo-successful mission to gather up their earnings. Unknown collateral damage surfaces, and initiates a series of most unfortunate events.Additional music in this episode: "The Whisper" by Pipe Choir III www.pipechoir.com; and "PULL" by Nctrnm https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm.

The Abyssal Auction: Part Six With the auction house's security systems thwarted, the facility's survivors attempt a hasty retreat. Zoox does what Zoox does best: Networking with unidentified, dangerous sea life.Additional music in this episode: "Night I" by Swelling https://swelling.bandcamp.com; "So sorry little girl" by ROZKOL https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; and "Fearweaver" by Three Chain Links https://soundcloud.com/beardmont/.

The Abyssal Auction: Part FiveThe Coriolis crew collect their winnings — among other things — and begin their extraction from a doomed deep sea marketplace. A slight complication: The deep sea marketplace is trying to doom them as well.Additional music in this episode: "Troubadour" by Mirco Cortesi https://cormi57.wordpress.com/musica/; "Night III", "Day II", and "Day I" by Swelling https://swelling.bandcamp.com; "Outsiders in Nome" by Mystery Mammal https://soundcloud.com/mysterymammal; and "Epic Battle Music 01" by Airwolf89 https://freesound.org/people/Airwolf89/.

The Abyssal Auction: Part FourFollowing a tense exchange of money and merchandise, all heck has broken loose. Can the auction's bidders survive an assault from within -- and without?Additional music in this episode: "Day I", "Day II", and "Night III" by Swelling https://swelling.bandcamp.com

The Abyssal Auction: Part Three Let the money fight commence! As our turquoise heroes bid to claim their quarry, their opponents move against them, mostly because of the many terrible impressions they made in the previous episode.Additional music in this episode: "Piano Improvisation" by Moon Finger https://soundcloud.com/moonfinger; "The Whisper" by Pipe Choir III www.pipechoir.com; and "Night I" by Swelling https://swelling.bandcamp.com

The Abyssal Auction: Part Two After an unfortunate journey, the Coriolis arrives at a fancy, clandestine deep sea auction house. Time to do what exactly one-third of this party is good at: Shmoozing the room.Additional music in this episode: "Creepy Bell Music 01" by Magmi Soundtrack https://bit.ly/3aXUcSt; and "Piano" and "Late Jazz Piano" by Szegvari https://freesound.org/people/szegvari/

The Abyssal Auction: Part One The crew of the Coriolis take on a new mission, one that exchanges the slimy hazards of enormous mollusks for the slimy hazards of good old-fashioned capitalism. Let's have a money fight! Additional music in this episode: "Creepy Bell Music 01" by Magmi Soundtrack https://bit.ly/3aXUcSt

With their first proper mission under their belt, the crew of the Coriolis attempt a series of negotiations with mixed results. A night at the Cloaca forges new friendships, while morning at the Gills forges new ... enemyships.Additional music in this episode: "Piano Abstract" by Ubik https://freesound.org/people/yewbic/; and "Intense Horror Music 01" by Magmi Soundtrack https://bit.ly/3aXUcSt

The Infinite Clam: Part Six Amber, Devo and Zoox face off against foes both tangible and cerebral, within and without, ancient and new. The Infinite Clam's power is harnessed at great cost.Additional music in this episode: "Phased Drops" by Michael Carrier https://freesound.org/people/hello_flowers/

New to TAZ and not sure where to start? Start right here! A part of the MaxFun Block Party, Griffin, Travis, Justin, and Clint give the 101 on the different TAZ story arcs and give recommendations on which to listen to first!