The Critshow

Our heroes engage a massive beast in battle. Landara invokes the Sea of Thieves defense. Kim leads a group to safety. Megan traps a beast. Jake loses some artillery. With the hurricane winds gone, the team has nothing separating them from the most massive, fearsome creature in all of the seas. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes find themselves embattled on all sides. Jake tries a ship maneuver. Landara takes a risky shot. Megan makes use of a grenade. Kim employs a new weapon. As they search for the magic runes that could stop the churning hurricane, the team must juggle an onslaught from a team of twisted beasts and the father of all monsters at the same time. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Body Horror ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes make their approach to the last magic circle in this world. Kim learns the fate of a friend. Jake searches for signs of magic. Landara confides in the team about her new mission. Megan’s book gives her a puzzle to solve. With hurricane winds and a vortex in their way, they must find the best way to approach the seaborns’ islands. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes deal with planning and organizing their small fleet while on their way to the next destination. Megan finishes her magnum opus. Kim attempts to peer into another world. Jake makes a friend…sort of. Landara learns a horrible detail about their enemy. As they approach what could be their last destination in this world, they must weigh their choices before making any decision that might affect their friends back home. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes are faced with the conundrum of what to do with their new prisoner. Landara leaves her new job behind. Megan has a heart-to-heart. Kim says goodbye to herself. Jake enjoys their new ship. As they plan their trip to the island at the spell’s center, they must decide which allies can help, and which might bring ruin to their journey. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes make their final stand against Pepper Anson. Jake defends a lit match. Megan comforts a prisoner. Landara makes use of some whiskey. Kim saves her soul mate. Enemies attack from all sides as the team struggles to traverse the caverns and find their way to the Moon Child. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes make their way into the depths of the Whispering Caves. Kim meets her doppelganger. Landara discovers their enemy’s hunting ground. Jake lands a dangerous shot. Megan uses the cavern to her advantage. As they attempt to turn their hunter into the prey, even an unexpected guide can’t guarantee their safety in the cave’s depths. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes have run aground after being ambushed by vampires. Megan chases a runaway ship. Kim theorizes about an enemy’s abilities. Jake borrows a weapon. Landara calms some angry pirates. With the Whispering Caves looming ahead, the team must get all of the information they can, or risk being hunted in the Shrouded One’s lair. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes pursue some shady forms through Whistler’s Cove. Landara reprimands a guard. Megan makes a mad dash. Kim draws the enemies’ attention. Jake leads a merry chase. The team must make haste as they realize the entire town is a hunting ground for vampires. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes approach the new location for Whistler’s Cove. Jake does some recon. Landara starts a new job. Megan befriends some pirates. Kim puts together a disguise. The mysterious island is home to a bustling, but cozy little town. The team must discover what dark secrets lie hidden behind the facade. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes make preparations before they depart for Whistler’s Cove. Kim parties with a friend. Jake upgrades some of his gear. Landara receives a unique offer. Megan gets an idea for a new book of power. As they depart Plankton and head for their third destination, a whispering voice intercedes to pull the team from their path… ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ---- You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes attempt to piece together all that they’ve learned from Plankton. Megan points out a flaw in their plan. Jake becomes the group’s secretary. Kim theorizes about her vision. Landara explains her next target to the group. An unknown entity awaits them at Whistler’s Cove, and they aren't even sure how they’ll manage to get there. ------ Content Warning: Language, Body Horror ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes are faced off against a monstrous necromancer. Landara takes control of her curse. Kim tries a wild attack. Megan attempts to perform some alchemy. Jake uses his enemy’s tools against him. Their enemy is cornered, but in the heart of his own stronghold. The team must give everything they’ve got, or perish to poison and bone. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes are battling for their lives on the Eye of Anubis. Jake makes a distraction. Megan trips up an enemy. Landara weaponizes an unexpected item. Kim takes a nasty fall. The fortress ship’s defenses spring to life as the team attempts to make their way down to the devious Dr. White. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes reunite after getting separated on their journey to the city’s center. Kim crushes a spy. Jake reports a problem. Landara gets reprimanded. Megan recalls a fable. With nowhere to go but forward, they must tread carefully to avoid the gaze of Dr. White’s guards. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes start their journey into the city center. Megan delivers bad news. Jake connects to his old magic. Kim becomes enamored with a new friend. Landara hunts for a missing teammate. As they sneak through waves of undead in the city, they have to make sure to keep an eye out for The Gilded Death and his Silver Guard, or risk becoming new members of the undead army, themselves. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes make an explosive entrance into Plankton. Landara disarms an enemy. Kim gains new abilities. Megan analyzes a foe’s armor. Jake discovers an ambush. With their ship aflame and the city embattled, the team must move quickly to find answers about the city’s attackers. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes finish their arrangements in Last Bay before preparing to set sail for their next destination. Jake finds a gift from a friend. Landara receives a message. Megan gets some work done on her project. Kim’s weapon takes a new form. Their only contact in this world is in danger, and they have a long journey ahead. They must traverse a perilous sea to get to him in time. ------ Content Warning: Language ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes are reeling in the aftermath of their battle. Kim offers the use of her magic sword. Megan begins work on a powerful book. Jake tries to talk sense into the townspeople. Landara warns the group about a looming threat. While the team hunts for clues about what to do next, the confused and disheveled denizens of Last Bay look to the heroes for help. ------ Content Warning: Language, Gore ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes are in the belly of the beast, surrounded by enemies. Megan uses knowledge about Estin against him. Jake tries a new weapon. Kim deals with a grotesque creature. Landara receives a new mission. Their enemy is familiar, but his abilities are from another world. The team must adjust accordingly, or be dragged to the bottom of Last Bay’s well. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes are ready to enact their plan against the beast of the well. Landara attempts to fulfill death’s demand. Jake attempts a monkey-centric maneuver. Kim shows off her acrobatics. Megan gets relieving news. As they start their coordinated strike, an unexpected danger reveals itself. They must act quickly, or risk losing their advantage. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes discover the location of their target. Jake leads the group to the monster. Kim tricks some bystanders. Landara notices something hidden. Megan learns a critical detail about the city’s well. They have the enemy in sight, but must tread carefully. With one wrong step, they could cause the powerful creature in the depths to unleash its defenses. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes must deal with the raging monster in Last Bay’s harbor. Kim saves a friend from a beast’s clutches. Landara’s curse begins to haunt her. Megan makes use of a magic item. Jake chases a suspicious form. While the creature continues its onslaught, another danger lurks on the fringes, ready to act. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence, Gore ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heroes are given direction by a mysterious guide. Megan manifests her new brand of magic. Jake attempts a maneuver with a cannon. Landara makes use of some explosives. Kim gets up close and personal with a monster. As the team approaches their first destination, they must contend with a powerful foe before they can even dock their ship. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! Check out what’s coming up on our monthly publication calendar. And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! This episode of The Critshow featured Jake as The Shiprat, Kim as The Swashbuckler, Megan as The Chronicler, Rev as Landara The Gunslinger, and Tass as The Fates. This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 6 of the Let's Play for The Codex of Worlds You can learn more about The Codex of Worlds at https://evilhat.com The Backer Kit for The Codex of Worlds is live now at https://www.backerkit.com/c/evil-hat/codex-of-worlds You can find and order the new Monster of the Week hardcover addition at https://evilhat.com/product/monster-of-the-week-hardcover/ ------ Hear more of The Critshow, a Monster of the Week actual play podcast (that later explores other PBtA games all within the same dimension hopping narrative) on iTunes, PodBean, Google Podcast or anywhere you get your podcasts. ------ You can support The Critshow through our Patreon to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow us on twitter, join our subreddit, and follow us on Instagram. Get a free MotW mystery and some Keeper tips from Rev by signing up on our website! And don’t forget to check out our wonderful sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices