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An improvised fantasy roleplaying game set in the world of Alba Salix, Royal Physician. We use the Dungeon World roleplaying system and improv to weave a tale of flightless fairies, half-demons and cafeteria line workers, dystopian empires, magical waterfalls and mysterious books. Oh, and the end of time—that's in there somewhere too.
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S1 Ep 6363: The Beginning
Our hectic saga concludes! Darcy, Eggerton and Blat need all the help they can get to reach the Nexus and defeat the Shattering once and for all.Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Michael Howie, Carter Siddall and Marisa KingSpecial guests: Kristi Boulton and Maggie MakarDialogue editing and transcription: Michael HowieAdditional material and sound design: Eli McIlveenStory consultant: Laura PackerGame consultant: Stephen SmithContent Warning: War, death, comedy gore – and the end of the world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 6262: The Three And The Tree
As war begins, the party seek a way to reach the ancient tree, and are baffled by cryptic messages from beyond.Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Michael Howie, Carter Siddall and Marisa KingSpecial guests: Maggie Makar and Kristi BoultonDialogue editing and transcription: Michael HowieAdditional material and sound design: Eli McIlveenStory consultant: Laura PackerGame consultant: Stephen SmithContent warning: war, bombs, death, apocalypse, existential crises, food safety violations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 6161: Help Wanted
As they prepare to do battle with the forces of evil, Blat, Darcy and Eggerton must embark on a new quest to find reinforcements. But first: shopping!Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Carter Siddall, Marisa King and Michael HowieDialogue editing and transcription: Michael HowieAdditional material and sound design: Eli McIlveenStory consultant: Laura PackerGame consultant: Stephen SmithContent Warning: Impending war, physical assault, tooth damage, innuendo, animal attacks and customer service nightmares.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 6060: The Squadron Descends
The party meet more familiar faces – some who might actually be helpful and some who... yeah, no.Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Marisa King, Carter Siddall and Michael HowieStory Consultant: Laura PackerGame Consultant: Stephen SmithMusic and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveenContent warning: Explosions, comedy blood and gore, trauma, war, freakin' out, capitalism.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 5959: Out The Window
Blat, Darcy and Eggerton flee the forces of evil into a whirlwind of paradoxes and nightmares.Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Carter Siddall, Michael Howie and Marisa KingStory Consultant: Laura PackerGame Consultant: Stephen SmithMusic and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveenContent warning: Panic, hallucinations, falling from heights, murder, trauma, gory comedy deaths.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 5858: Kajillionaires
The clock is ticking, and the party's escape plan is going off the rails. But they're about to meet someone who seems to know all the answers.Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Michael Howie, Marisa King and Carter SiddallStory Consultant: Laura PackerGame Consultant: Stephen SmithMusic and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveenContent warning: Dangerous elevators, mob violence and pooping. Yup.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 5757: World Famous
Darcy looks for answers, while Blat scrambles to keep the show going – and Eggerton is given a terrible task.Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Marisa King, Carter Siddall and Michael HowieStory Consultant: Laura PackerGame Consultant: Stephen SmithMusic and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveenContent warning: Electric shocks, overzealous security, panic, pain, explosions and questionable accents.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 5656: Instant Karma
Darcy is at sea, Blat is on top of the world – and Eggerton has a kitchen nightmare of a different kind.Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Carter Siddall, Michael Howie and Marisa KingStory Consultant: Laura PackerGame Consultant: Stephen SmithMusic and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveenContent warning: Electric shocks, tight spaces, panic, missing persons, institutional corruption, involuntary drug use, wheeling, dealing and reality television.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 1Presenting: Dumb Dumbs & Dragons
bonusWe'd like to introduce you to another of our very favourite roleplaying podcasts: Dumb Dumbs & Dragons!Dumb-Dumbs & Dragons is a Dumb-Dumbs & Dice podcast where improvisers who’ve never roleplayed before journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons.Alyn, Quinny, Butthole and a variety of special guest stars (including Lil’ Pim Pim the Orc Warlord, Not-Peter-Baeylish and Ranger the Ranger) battle monsters, start unions and adopt wolves with humour, heart, and great characterization in a TTRPG run by DM Tom McGee!Episode 1.01 – Drinking Contests & Stolen TeethWe meet our band of intrepid heroes: "Alyn", a female half-elf wizard who’s never left the monastery and wants to know what it is to be human (Laura Hamstra, @elhamstring); "Quinny Brownbarrow", a rogue halfling who escaped jail by serving his time (Tyler Hewitt, @Tyler_Hewitt); and “Butthole Fartch”, a cleric of Moonhammer, the goddess of strength, joy and flatulence (Ryan LaPlante, @theryanlaplante)! They learn about each other and set off on their quest! Also featuring our awesome DM Tom McGee (@mcgeetd)!Content warning: Swears, sexual humour and yes, stealing teeth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 5555: Out Of Order
Darcy's new allies come to the rescue – while Eggerton faces a monumental choice.Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Michael Howie, Marisa King and Carter SiddallStory Consultant: Laura PackerGame Consultant: Stephen SmithMusic and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveenContent warning: Impending doom, angry animals, chaos, panic, more chaos, health code violations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 5454: Times Change
A word from a goddess brings back a wave of memories from Darcy's past.Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Marisa King, Carter Siddall and Michael HowieStory Consultant: Laura PackerGame Consultant: Stephen SmithMusic and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveenContent warning: Bullying, fantasy racism, dystopian oppression, food-related injuries, smoking and crimes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 5353: The Call of the Wild
As the end of the Sulfur Night truce approaches, the party's only way out is through the back door – or is it?Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Carter Siddall, Michael Howie and Marisa KingStory Consultant: Laura PackerGame Consultant: Stephen SmithMusic and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveenContent Warning: impending war, siege, rocket attacks, cave-ins, poisoning, self harm, body image issues, big parental feelings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 1The Nexus Files, E6: Guess My Name
bonusEpisode 6: Guess My NameWhile Jaki and the Captain on holiday, Eggerton tries to help a mysterious client with a confounding issue.With Michael Howie, Kristi Boulton and Sean Howard.Sound design and music by Eli Hamada McIlveen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ep 1The Nexus Files, E5: Total Animals
bonusHappy Year of the Tiger! Our holiday hiatus is stretching a little longer due to Omicron, but the table is getting back together in just a few days. In the meantime, we bring you another tale from the Nexus:Episode 5: Total AnimalsA heavenly messenger arrives with a problem for Jaki and Eggerton. With Kristi Boulton, Michael Howie and Sean Howard.Sound design and music by Eli Hamada McIlveen.Content warning: Strangling, stampedes, fireworks, property damage.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 5252: Sulfur Night
Besieged in Snowball's cave, Darcy, Eggerton and Reginald look for a way out. Meanwhile, Blat makes himself at home – and receives an unexpected visitor for the holidays.Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Michael Howie, Marisa King and Carter SiddallStory Consultant: Laura PackerGame Consultant: Stephen SmithMusic and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveenContent warning: war, imprisonment, isolation, bullying, bodily harm, poisoning, vomiting, bugs and dragon butts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 5151: Book Smart, Street Stupid
With their enemies one step ahead, the party aren't sure who to trust. Blat strikes a deal.Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Carter Siddall, Michael Howie and Marisa KingStory Consultant: Laura PackerGame Consultant: Stephen SmithMusic and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveenContent warning: (fake) death, bodily harm, explosions, mentions of torture and death, confinement, bugs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 5050: The Crystal Ball
In a cave high in the mountains, the party receive more past messages from the future. Peri and Eggerton have a talk.Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Marisa King, Carter Siddall and Michael HowieStory Consultant: Laura PackerGame Consultant: Stephen SmithMusic and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveenContent warning: heights, mentions of death, existential angst, paper cuts, breakups and great big freakouts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 4949: Bad Trips
Eggerton and Darcy receive upsetting visions of the future. Blat discovers marshmallows.Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Carter Siddall, Michael Howie and Marisa KingStory Consultant: Laura PackerGame Consultant: Stephen SmithMusic and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveenContent warning: apocalypse, existential dread, jump scares, breakups, drug dealing and drug use.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 4848: An Unexpected Party
In the aftermath of the battle for Faeton, the party encounter more faces from their pasts, both welcome and sinister.Game Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Carter Siddall, Michael Howie and Marisa KingStory Consultant: Laura PackerGame Consultant: Stephen SmithMusic and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveenContent warning: Death, violence, existential confusion, fantasy racism, police harassment, incarceration, copyright infringement and pooping.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

S1 Ep 4747: Houses In Motion
As demonic forces descend, the party make ready to defend the village – but some of them have trouble staying put.Episode TranscriptGame Master: Sean HowardPlayers: Marisa King, Carter Siddall and Michael HowieStory Consultant: Laura PackerGame Consultant: Stephen SmithMusic and Sound Design: Eli Hamada McIlveenContent warning: Battle, invasion, death, stabbing, gruesome descriptions, extremely devastating explosions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.