Venture Maidens is a femme-forged D&D podcast set in the Planes, a world of high fantasy where denizens war against the binding threads of fate. Join us for epic tales full of character-driven roleplay, with new episodes posted every other week. For more information, visit our website: https://venturemaidens.com/ New listeners should start with the first episode of the Favor campaign!
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Berserk meets Evangelion in this enthralling podcast series by Tablestory. Within this fantastical realm of Quura, Angels coexist with humanity, setting the stage for a thrilling homebrew D&D 5e Adventure. As a malevolent wave of undeath threatens all life, our ensemble cast—Leah, Mirggles, Myre, and Orcish—must unravel the mysteries and thwart the impending apocalypse before time slips away. Dungeon Master Bradwoto skillfully guides the narrative, revealing a rich tapestry of magic, peril, ...
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Walmart version of the Misfits Podcast. Recorded at...I mean in the dumpsters behind Walmart.
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Welcome to House Common Blood, an exciting 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons podcast! Join us on a thrilling Homebrew Adventure as we weave a collaborative story during gameplay. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to D&D, each campaign is designed to be a standalone experience, but we highly recommend starting with the latest one. In Campaign One, spanning two gripping seasons, our party ventures into the heart of the bustling harbor city, Drogue Port. A dark underbelly thrives within it ...
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Once described as if D&D and Cards Against Humanity had a baby. That seems fairly close.
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Welcome to Whispers Of Destiny, the podcast where the echoes of fate intertwine with the shadows of the unknown. I'm your guide on this journey through realms where destiny hangs in the balance and the whispers of courage resound against the backdrop of adversity. In each episode, we immerse ourselves in tales of resilience and defiance, exploring the untold stories of those who dare to challenge the preordained paths set before them. From the depths of despair to the heights of triumph, Whi ...
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Got a short commute or stuck at home with nothing to do? Maybe time to kill or need sound in the background of your day-to-day? Let this podcast keep you company! Listen to Quarantine Check to help you through that silence. Support me on PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/m/QuarantineCheck
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Like Anime? Like Alcohol? Like hearing people talk about Anime while consuming Alcohol? (Well we can win you around on that one). Step into the Happy Hour Pub, pull up a stool, order a pint and settle in as the lads talk all things Manga, Anime and more.
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Favor, Episode 50: Test of Valor
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Toni and Rook team up to face the Test of Valor. Can the pair successfully work together? What does the Blossom sovereign want from this creepy crypt? Will our heroes prove their own worst enemies? CW: Body Horror (General Fantasy Violence) Support Venture Maidens on Patreon Join our Discord server here Get merch and learn more at our website DM is…
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Quura - Ep. 29 - The Darkness
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The party traverse the Astral Sea and must now come face to face with their greatest enemy. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryKirjoittanut Tablestory
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Quura - Ep. 28 - The Infinite
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The enemy approaches and one of the party members is lost to sleep, one is lost in an astral prison and two are lost with what to do next. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryKirjoittanut Tablestory
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Quura - Ep. 27 - The Grief
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The party use the tower to travel to a new location as a test to see if they can predict Mordriel's movements. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryKirjoittanut Tablestory
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Quura - Ep. 26 - The Fiend
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They have all the knowledge but they are running out of time as the end of the world approaches on torn leathery wings. What will the party do next? New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryKirjoittanut Tablestory
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Quura - Ep. 25 - The Meaning
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The party learn the truth behind Mordriel's conquest and struggle with which direction to take next on their journey. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryKirjoittanut Tablestory
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Quura - Ep. 24 - The Mirror
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Back in the present day the party venture into the House of Knowledge and are presented with the mirror angel Cerridwen. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryKirjoittanut Tablestory
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Favor, Episode 49: Test of Cunning
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Lu takes a stab at the Test of Cunning. What do these fey have in store for our drow? Can she escape the box that has felled so many? Is this Orville guy a solution---or just part of the problem? CW: Body Horror (General Fantasy Violence) Support Venture Maidens on Patreon Join our Discord server here Get merch and learn more at our website DM is C…
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Campaign 2 S3E15: Spunk in the Trunk
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There’s a banquet with some cloak-and-dagger chicanery unfolding before our eyes, but who cares about that!? An otter and a tree man do something so heinous that I’m unsure if I can even upload this episode.Kirjoittanut HouseCommonBlood
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Campaign 2 S3E14: Get Down Mr. General!
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As the party explores the sea elf capital, Frostheart. They encounter a celebratory tour of General Nereus Lialaran and his crowning achievement of capturing the prince of a terroristic tribe. It is halted when the party notices an assassin aiming a gun barrel at the man of the hour.Kirjoittanut HouseCommonBlood
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Favor, Episode 48: Test of Artistry
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Aoife dives hoof first into the Test of Artistry. What do these fey have in store for our satyr? Can Aoife impress these magical creatures on their own turf? Is this the beginning of some court rivalry? CW: Body Horror (General Fantasy Violence) Support Venture Maidens on Patreon Join our Discord server here Get merch and learn more at our website …
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Quura - Ep. 23 - The Wheel
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While bruised and exhausted in the blighted forest the party encounter two elves of Arvandor. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/Tablestory Quura Merch and Membership content is available now! https://merch.tablestory.tvKirjoittanut Tablestory
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Quura - Ep. 22 - The Twins
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While bruised and exhausted in the blighted forest the party encounter two elves of Arvandor. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/Tablestory Quura Merch and Membership content is available now! https://merch.tablestory.tvKirjoittanut Tablestory
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Quura - Ep. 21 - The Ghosts
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The party continue to explore the blighted Nolands Forest as two dangerous spirits approach. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/Tablestory Quura Merch and Membership content is available now! https://merch.tablestory.tvKirjoittanut Tablestory
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Quura - Ep. 20 - The Whispers
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The party explore the ashen Nolands Forest and encounter some whispering dead trees. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/Tablestory Quura Merch and Membership content is available now! https://merch.tablestory.tvKirjoittanut Tablestory
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Favor, Episode 47: Primrose Path
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Our heroes finally arrive at the sovereign fey court. Will those snooty flowers let our crew through the gates? Can plant-people accept visiting mortals? Wait, WHAT tests lay ahead? CW: Body Horror (General Fantasy Violence) Support Venture Maidens on Patreon Join our Discord server here Get merch and learn more at our website DM is Celeste Conowit…
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Campaign 2 S3E13: The Tidewind Channels
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The party settles racial tension and organizes a settlement for refugees while traveling to Frostheart.Kirjoittanut HouseCommonBlood
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Quura - Ep. 19 - The Watchtower
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The Aedus elves of Watchtower 33 must investigate a nearby disturbance.Kirjoittanut Tablestory
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Favor, Episode 46: Gate Crasher
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Our Maidens run into trouble outside the entrance to the blossom realm. Can Rook and Aoife find a way to get along? Who is behind this latest ambush? How will the court citizens react to the party's arrival? Check out the Bermuda Company Rum Cakes here Support Venture Maidens on Patreon Join our Discord server here Get merch and learn more at our w…
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Quura - Ep. 18 - The Rats
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The party have drawn the attention of the giant Bloodwrought Rats as they approach the exit of the mountain. New episodes LIVE every Tuesday @ 4pm ET https://www.twitch.tv/TablestoryKirjoittanut Tablestory
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Quura - Ep. 17 - The Whispers
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The party have forged five powerful bangles from angelic blood and bone but what do they do?Kirjoittanut Tablestory
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Quura - Ep. 16 - The Forge
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The party have made their way along the Bloodvein Pass and discovered an ancient forge. Can they craft something to help them along their way?Kirjoittanut Tablestory
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Quura - Ep. 15 - The Blood
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The party make their way under the Wendigo Peaks mountain and must travel along the Bloodvein Pass when something horrific appears.Kirjoittanut Tablestory
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Quura - Ep. 14 - The Kinship
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As Thrakk recovers from his injuries he begins to vividly dream of past, present and future.Kirjoittanut Tablestory
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Campaign 2 S3E12: Acolyte of Grimmr
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The party tries their best to save the Dragonborn prisoners from becoming sacrifices for Grimmr in his fight against Vitondas.Kirjoittanut HouseCommonBlood
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Campaign 2 S3E11: Shrine of Yimmarra
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The party reaches their destination, a shrine on an isle with a hidden passageway all across the Titan Sea. Unfortunately, they run into an evil cultist trying to assist their god.Kirjoittanut HouseCommonBlood
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Campaign 2 S3E10: The Holy Lances
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The party must decide what to do with newly born genasi refugees in the middle of the ocean.Kirjoittanut HouseCommonBlood
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06 - The Seeds of Injustice
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Episode Title: The Seeds of Injustice Content Warning: The following presentation contains scenes of violence and disturbing content that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Introduction: In the moonlit kingdom, ancient legends stir, none more captivating than the tale of Danuja, often misunderstood as a malevolen…
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04 - Shadows of Betrayal - The Serpent's Strike
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Episode Title: Shadows of Betrayal - The Serpent's Strike Content Warning: The following presentation contains scenes of violence and disturbing content that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Within SuryaGard, Ashwin Singh encounters a horrifying sight – Raj Guru Teejas surrounded by bodies. But Teejas lives, an…
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09 - Descent into Darkness
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Episode Title: Descent into Darkness Content Warning: The following presentation contains scenes of violence and disturbing content that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Summary: A mysterious incident unfolds at the army barracks, where all captive women vanish without a trace, exposing a hidden truth of exploi…
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05 - Echoes of Fury - The Motive
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Episode Title: Echoes of Fury - The Motive Content Warning: The following presentation contains scenes of violence and disturbing content that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Episode Summary: Loyalties are tested, shocking revelations emerge, and sinister motives are exposed as the quest for power and revenge …
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02 - Shadow of the Blood Moon - The Confrontation
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Episode Title: Shadow of the Blood Moon - The Confrontation Content Warning: The following presentation contains scenes of violence and disturbing content that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised. A chilling episode as Vikram and his warriors stumble upon a scene of horrific violence. The young princes are brutally…
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10 - Whispers of Rebellion
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Episode Title: Whispers of Rebellion Content Warning: The following presentation contains scenes of violence and disturbing content that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Summary: The shared history of debauchery and cruelty between Suryagarh and Chandangard reveals a sinister bond, prompting Danuja and her grou…
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01 - Blood Moon - The Setup
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Episode Title: Blood Moon - The Setup Content Warning: The following presentation contains scenes of violence and disturbing content that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Synopsis: In the heart of an ancient jungle, Prince Vikram and his elite warriors embark on a perilous journey to confront a looming threat. …
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03 - Blood Moon's Toll - The Aftermath
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Episode Title: Blood Moon's Toll - The Aftermath Content Warning: The following presentation contains scenes of violence and disturbing content that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Summary In the aftermath of a brutal attack, the defenders face overwhelming odds. Despite their valor, many of the group are slai…
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Eposiode: Chapter 7 - The Sins of Past Content Warning: The following presentation contains scenes of violence and disturbing content that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Summary: The kingdom mourns the loss of the sage Rajpurohit Mahendra, whose death leaves a void in the hearts of the people. The rulers of S…
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08 - The Fall from Grace
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Episode Title: The Fall from Grace Content Warning: The following presentation contains scenes of violence and disturbing content that may not be suitable for all listeners. Listener discretion is advised. Summary: The final days of the royal army chief are marked by torture and despair as he faces relentless torment at the hands of his comrades tu…
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Quura - Ep. 13 - The Condor
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The party travel across the Giantlands and make their way into Condor Reach to discover something mythical.Kirjoittanut Tablestory
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Quura - Ep. 12 - The Dreams
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The party experience some odd dreams that seem to have lasting effects in the real world.Kirjoittanut Tablestory
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Favor, Episode 45: Bad Romance
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Our heroes enjoy Chasiana's hot summer nights. How will Cassie handle Lu's confession? Will Aoife's new form win over an old ally? Who is the tsarina's charming emissary? Find out in Favor, Episode 45: Bad Romance Check out the Bermuda Company Rum Cakes here Support Venture Maidens on Patreon Join our Discord server here Get merch and learn more at…
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Campaign 2 S3E09: Hippocampus
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The party gets REALLY close to their steeds, learning far more than their mortal minds should allow.Kirjoittanut HouseCommonBlood
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Quura - Ep. 11 - The Visitor
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The group make their way over to Hadd's tower which has mysteriously appeared many miles from where they left it, when a visitor knocks at the door.Kirjoittanut Tablestory
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Quura - Ep. 10 - The Giantlands
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Finally free of the Bluestone Mines the party must navigate they way across The Giantlands while a horde of undead give chase.Kirjoittanut Tablestory
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Campaign 2 S3E08: Farewell, Tandeca Island!
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The party is tying up loose ends on Tandeca Island before leaving for Frostheart.Kirjoittanut HouseCommonBlood
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Quura - Ep. 9 - The Brink
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Our group face off against the powerful ice elemental golem Frossen Vraede and things don't quite go to plan.Kirjoittanut Tablestory
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Favor, Episode 44: Broken Bells
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Our maidens take care of business in Chasiana. What has befallen Whistler's buried bell? Will Brie accept Lu's help? Are Toni and Aoife about to stir up some trouble? Find out in Favor, Episode 44: Broken Bells Check out the Bermuda Company Rum Cakes here Support Venture Maidens on Patreon Join our Discord server here Get merch and learn more at ou…
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Quura - Ep. 8 - The Bonds
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The party continue to travel through the ancient and dangerous Bluestone Mines and run into a gas spewing pentadrone.Kirjoittanut Tablestory
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Campaign 2 S3E07: The Scaleless Dragon
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The party attempts to body-swap Captain Valentine with a lookalike corpse. To make matters worse, they are in the presence of an ancient dragon with exposed flesh.Kirjoittanut HouseCommonBlood
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Quura - Ep. 7 - The Drones
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As the party move through the ancient mines they encounter the long-lost goliath construct miner drones.Kirjoittanut Tablestory
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Quura - Ep. 6 - The Mines
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The group make a decision to head out on their journey by travelling through the maze-like bluestone mines underneath Uma.Kirjoittanut Tablestory
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