TLA Special 2: ShadowDark

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TLA Special 2: ShadowDark

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Feb 11, 2024

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Descend with me once more into the ShadowDark, this time with a brand new party, after the previous one so carelessly died. Will Ines and Larbrun fare any better? Magic eightball says not likely...

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Feb 11, 2024

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Titles in the series (52)

A solo actual play RPG podcast; I’ll be your narrator, your Game Master and guide

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TLA Session 0: In this preliminary, Session Zero episode, I talk about the what and the why of Solo RPGs, my goals and preparation for this 5th Edition D&D solo game, how I intend to approach the podcast, and the reasons behind some of the decisions I’ve made. Li... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 2 The Visitor: In this episode Mina returns home only to find an unwelcome visitor waiting for her, with a truly nefarious proposition. Will Mina betray her own House, or will she risk conflict with a group capable of penetrating one of the most secret organisation... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 1 Night Flight: In this episode Mina finds herself on the run from a pack of mech-fixated maniacs, and we learn who sent her to investigate them, and why. Links Transcript https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EqdqyTweQpTiPuKanq7kYbkstQfMbUx5CjmYmwgyvDE/edit?usp=sh... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 10 Atrocity: Mina is given an unwelcome decision to make by an even more unwelcome visitor, and we learn more about the death of her father. With a decision reached, Mina and Cadmus start to lay their plans, but they are interrupted by an atrocity no-one could ha... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 5 Caged: Mina begins her exploration of the Underpipes, and makes a surprising discovery that makes her reassess her quest. But she’ll need to avoid being discovered herself if she’s going to survive… Links Transcript https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n56... by The Lone Adventurer
24 min listen
TLA Chapter 4 Into the Underpipes: Mina visits the Necropolis hoping to find clues, but runs into an unforeseen complication. Instead, she’s forced to take a perilous journey into the unknown, in search of answers that she hopes will explain the mystery of the Infernal Powder. Links T... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 16 Assault on Silo 13: Mina sneaks her way into Sanctum Eruptio in search of the Infernal Powder, but an unpleasant discovery awaits her. It’s all-out war between the Cult of the Great Machine and the Piperunners, with the very existence of the city at stake! Links Transc... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 11 Beneath the Blood Pits: Mina and Cadmus have identified a way to reach the Underpipes, hidden beneath the gladiatorial Blood Pits of Kyras. Surely their attempt to sneak in unnoticed will go smoothly, and if they do make it down there, there’ll be nothing awful waiting for ... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 3: The Missing Link: This episode sees Mina find some sanctuary, but that doesn’t mean her troubles are over. She faces a dangerous setback and a night of chilling nightmares before the dawn. LINKS Transcript https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w4TEp_aJN-4FtEd7p9_M5Sg6T... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 7 The Climb: Mina and Cadmus find themselves within touching distance of freedom, but face seemingly insurmountable odds to attain it. Can they possibly overcome the massed might of HydroClan? Links Transcript https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xRd_qCajdPk1J51bl... by The Lone Adventurer
29 min listen
TLA Chapter 6 HydroClan: Mina and Cadmus stumble upon the site of a battle fought between unknown adversaries, and make much-needed camp. Will they make it through the night without interruption? And what strange new adversaries await them in the depths of the Underpipes? ... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 14 In The Hall of the Great Machine: Mina lays her plans against the Piperunners, but nothing can prepare her for the Hall of the Great machine. Can her desperate scheme possibly succeed, and what new city-shattering revelations lie in wait? Links Transcript https://docs.google.com/d... by The Lone Adventurer
30 min listen
TLA Chapter 8 The House of Whispers: Mina constructs a companion, and hopes to retain another, but shocking news throws her plans into disarray. With all other avenues seemingly closed, Mina is left with only one option; to return to the infamous House of Whispers. Links https://docs.go... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 18 Aftermath: In the aftermath of the war against the Piperunners, Mina is left facing another implacable foe. And even if she does survive, what price will she be forced to pay? Links Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WKIggxPt0wNAMRZvltZHibhznT76I-4... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 15 The Gladiator: Chapter 15 Show Notes With a death-defying leap, Mina escapes the battle atop the Great Machine. But more danger is waiting for her below, standing between her and the infernal powder she so desperately seeks. More danger, but also a potential ally… ... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 12 The Belly of The Beast: Our heroes must avoid the many dangers of the twisting tunnels of the Underpipes, but there are things far more lethal than magic-eating beetles down here. They soon come face to face with a terrible new foe, as well as a hated old one. Links Transc... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 19 Tristan: With only 48 hours to go before her arranged wedding, and the planned terrorist attack, Miona needs to take stock and get a plan in motion. But the news from the House of Whispers is not good, and there’s an unexpected visitor waiting for her there… ... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLAS2 Session Zero: Season 2 is coming, and it’s time to change things up. In this pre-season Session Zero I talk about a new focus for the upcoming episodes, a corresponding mechanical change of approach, and some of the challenges that change may entail. Links Trans... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 20 The Wedding: The big day finally arrives. Everyone who's anyone is invited to the social event of the season, including a horde of mad bomber cultists intent on blowing the entirety of Toreth Palace into kindling. Mina has a plan, and she has some contacts, but i... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 13 Hell Hath No Fury: Captured by the Piperunners, a helpless Mina and Cadmus discover the true ruthlessness of their foe, and the full terrifying scale of her master plan. Links Transcript https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JBvJwZrNhl0NWbs0YYV5Mz01N3FY86P6z28Z65qFNWc/... by The Lone Adventurer
30 min listen
Q&A Bonus Episode 1: Links Corey Mayo’s O Solo Mayo: http://webjudy.com/osolomayo/ Transcript links Session 0: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eQFxhCZ8tqDql3PwmYjcwWZM-AcWQOHE3PZayNAsYi8/edit?usp=sharing Chapter 1: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EqdqyTweQpTiPu... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLAS2 Chapter 3 Make it Double: With Slate freed from Ironhook Prison it’s time to lick wounds, take stock and consider next steps. Will the risk have been worth it? Has Tatters survived? And can Slate provide information that will lead the Web to their enemies? Links Transcript: h... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLA Chapter 17 War in the Underpipes: It all comes down to this. Mina Monisario, in disguise, must join with her sworn enemies, the fanatical Machine Cultists, in a final, desperate battle against the Piperunners for control of the explosives stashed beneath the Great Machine. And if she... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLAS2 Chapter 16 The Fire in Which we Burn: The Web, braving a city-wide manhunt with them as the target, press on with their fight back against the Unseen and their network of terror. Our crew’s next target is a deserted warehouse, known to be used as a supply depot in the transit of Infernal... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLAS2 Chapter 1 The Hook: Summary Last season, on the Lone Adventurer, the House of Whispers agent Mina Montisario and her companion Cadmus of the Church of Ankhra, learned of a Piperunner plot to destroy the city using vast quantities of high explosives. Working alongside he... by The Lone Adventurer
28 min listen
TLAS2 Chapter 6 The Long Drop: The Spider’s mission to capture the Vale Sisters comes under greater and greater pressure, as chaos engulfs the Mustang and deadly new foes emerge. Can the crew possibly snatch victory from the jaws of defeat? Links Transcript: https://docs.google.c... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLAS2 Chapter 5 The Doomsinger: Valerian and his crew continue their quest for the source of the Infernal Powder, penetrating into the very heart of the Machine Cultists’ lair. Meanwhile, aboard the Mustang Casino, the Spider’s mission to capture the Vale sisters runs into a danger... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLAS2 Chapter 11 The Black Wedding: Tatters and Valerian are in way over their heads. What had been intended as a swift in and out kidnap job, with a smattering of diplomacy as plan B, has officially descended into the Worst Wedding Ever. With a Machine Cult-induced slaughter underway ... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLAS2 Chapter 8 Revelation: After barely surviving two desperately challenging missions, the dispirited members of the Web return to their headquarters to lick their wounds. But the Spider has a bombshell to drop that will paint all their recent discoveries in a stark new light... by The Lone Adventurer
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TLAS2 Chapter 7 A Handful of Dust: Valerian’s team have penetrated into the very heart of their enemy’s stronghold. Now they must enter the Great Machine itself, if they are to discover the secret of the infernal powder. But what horrors will they face, and what sacrifices will they b... by The Lone Adventurer
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