November 29, 2021
After days of travel, Nari & the Boys finally find themselves at the foot of Summerhome’s walls, but will they be allowed within these newly constructed fortifications? Nari questions whether she is still welcome among her people, Joph discovers remnants of a celebration, Ebi wishes he had paid closer attention in Ustranian class, and Pine is pretty sure everything is going well.
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November 22, 2021
Thinking Winterhome deserted, Nari & the Boys and Yasten have their investigation cut short with the arrival of a hunting party of giant bipedal bears known as Ursine and their pet Tuskers. With a freezing cold lake to the south and enemies to the East, West, and North, our heroes’ only way out is through them!
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November 15, 2021
Setting out from Woodbridge, Nari & the Boys travel the increasingly dangerous route to Stormfist lands as they reflect on the prophetic words uttered at the Tallhart elders’ fire. Will these latest utterances shed new light on the fate of Nari’s people, or will our heroes succumb to the dangers that have arrived in the Stormfists’ absence?
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November 8, 2021
Nari & the Boys are led by their Tallhart guide, Yasten, to the town of Woodbridge, the seat of the Tallhart people and home to their Council of Elders. Our heroes seek an audience to hear their words of counsel and caution, all under the watchful gaze of a massive statue of Lord Mosha.
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November 1, 2021
Nari & the Boys begin their trek into the Glass Mountains, passing first through Last Chance, a settlement that’s little more than a collection of traders at the mouth of a treacherous mountain pass. Last Chance is aptly named, as it’s the last chance for our heroes to turn back and winter somewhere warm or to push on through winter's wrath to Nari's home and answers to the troubling visions she's had of the Stormfist clan.
Chapter 4 takes us into the mountains of Nari’s home in this actual play D&D adventure inspired by our favorite 16 bit era RPGs.
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October 25, 2021
Halloween Special 2021 - Do you ever wonder who takes on the jobs our heroes ignore? Who follows the story threads they left hanging? It’s the night of Gadaver’s March and a few familiar faces prepare to spend the night investigating the haunting of the house on Elderberry Lane. This is a job for the JV Team!
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October 18, 2021
This week we’re plopping Nari & The Boys down into a Random Saved Game! Once again our heroes find themselves in a strange world surrounded by poorly named enemies and an enigmatic new ally, but this time we are joined by friend of the show Andrew as that new ally—or is it allies? Can Nari & the Boys solve the puzzle of the Sky Garden and its mysterious floating ghostly faced inhabitants, or will they forever be looking for pearls but finding only red jewels?
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October 11, 2021
Nari & the Boys, along with their allies in the Wilted Rose, find themselves surrounded in the Old Customs House, as Adjudicator Alric and an unknown number of enemies assemble outside. An Adjudicator’s word is law, and Alric’s judgment pronounces death on our heroes. As Gadaver’s March comes to a close, can Nari & the Boys keep from joining his parade of the dead, or will they succumb to the might of the Emperor’s voice?
Chapter 3 ends with a bang in this actual play D&D adventure inspired by our favorite RPGs of the 16 bit era.
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October 4, 2021
Having succeeded in their plot and having foiled someone else’s, Nari & the Boys regroup to a secure location to finally get some answers from the traitor and the zealot. There is a fine line between vengeance and justice, and now Nari & the Boys, along with the Wilted Rose, must decide which side they will walk.
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September 27, 2021
With the gala in full swing, Nari confronts party crashers in the catacombs while the Boys corner the snake in Eberly Manor. With powerful adversaries above and below, can our heroes stay hidden and accomplish their missions without bringing the imperial forces, or the manor itself, crashing down around them?
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September 20, 2021
The night of the gala arrives and Nari & the Boys put their plan in motion with help from the Wilted Rose. While Pine accidentally flirts with the entertainment, Joph approaches their mark and Ebi flawlessly acts the part of a mindless automaton. But when an unexpected message arrives for Nari, the whole caper is placed in jeopardy—along with a decent portion of the city!
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September 13, 2021
Final preparations are underway when an unexpected encounter threatens the resolve of one of our heroes. Can Nari & the Boys secure the access they need to carry out their caper, or will they be forced to choose a more dangerous path?
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September 6, 2021
A night’s rest brings clarity, and Nari & the Boys formulate a plan to bring down the betrayer of the Rose Syndicate. Ebi amazes everyone with his tactical thinking, Joph gains a new admirer, Nari is moved by a poet’s words, and Pine purchases the coolest looking clothes ever conceived.
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August 30, 2021
Nari & the Boys leave the catacombs—and, it would seem, their pursuers—behind, but the effects of time spent below still linger. Sir Bortimus leads them to a place of rest and healing where our heroes can find their bearings and craft a plan. Also, Nari & the Boys continue their pub crawl of all the inns in Arcolvi.
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August 23, 2021
Realizing they may have been followed, Nari & the Boys embark on a dangerous trek through the catacombs of Arcolvi to evade pursuit. Will the help of a new ally be enough to deliver our heroes from the restless spirits seeking their lives, or would Oda Mae Brown have been more useful? Nari, you in danger, girl!
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August 16, 2021
Nari & the Boys set out from Eberly Park to begin their search in earnest for the remnant of the Rose Syndicate. The trail leads them into the undercity, a sprawling network of catacombs beneath the streets of Arcolvi. Can our heroes piece together the clues to find the Wilted Rose, or will they be lost among the catacomb’s restless inhabitants?
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August 9, 2021
Nari & the Boys cross paths with a familiar face from Nari’s past, but are they friend or foe? And was the face actually that familiar? As our heroes begin piecing together the mysteries they’ve come to Arcolvi to solve, they discover unexpected answers, forgotten knowledge, and even more questions. Also, Pine strikes up a conversation with a stranger while completely naked.
Ooh la la, it’s the steamiest episode yet (literally) of this actual play 16 bit RPG inspired D&D adventure.
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August 2, 2021
Nari & the Boys find themselves in the library under the library, where forbidden knowledge is preserved. Pine looks into how history remembers him, Joph researches his new-found family, Ebi acquires more jewelry, and Nari checks out a children’s book. Will our heroes finally find the long-awaited answers they seek about Ebi’s origins, the Cult of Inevitability, and the family-size crystal pizza shield?
Library Science has never been more exciting than in this actual play D&D adventure inspired by our favorite 16 bit RPGs.
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July 26, 2021
Nari & the Boys arrive at the Library of Kadriel, a sprawling repository of scholarship dedicated to the deity of open knowledge and hidden truths. As our heroes search for resources to help them in their translation efforts, the Librarians seem determined to make it as difficult as they can for them.
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July 19, 2021
For the first time in weeks, Nari & the Boys wake from a night’s sleep in real beds. Noticing how “gringy” the Lazy Leg Inn is by light of day, our heroes set out to find new accommodations before reconnecting with an old friend and beginning their research into the Crystal Codex.
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July 12, 2021
We begin Chapter 3 of our story as Nari & the Boys arrive in Arcolvi, the capital of the Arcolvi province and former seat of Evralin’s royal line, the Bayard family. Nari reminisces about her former life here, Pine and Ebi discover some interesting advertisements, and Rousse, or Joph as he now calls himself, makes a powerful enemy of a former friend.
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July 5, 2021
This week we’re plopping Nari & The Boys down into a Random Saved Game! Our heroes find themselves inside a mysterious painting where they must face golden spear guys and iron earwigs to save the souls of goats and tulips. It’s cooler than it sounds...
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June 28, 2021
Nari & the Boys reunite with Fallen Heaven on the shore of Westfell Lake. Handing off their prisoner won’t be simple, as the Almarian Empire awakens a Sleeping Bishop to make one final attempt at capturing our heroes and wresting Ramsey from their hands.
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June 21, 2021
Having reached the shores of Westfell Lake, Nari & the Boys must cross The Long River as they make their final push to the ruins on the north shore and their rendez-vous with Fallen Heaven. As they travel, our heroes plan what they’ll do once they’re free of Applebottom (a.k.a. Chancellor Ramsey) and how much trust they should place in Fallen Heaven, while our players recall that waterbeds exist.
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June 14, 2021
Nari & the Boys are in serious trouble when the fight with the priest of Iramiel turns deadly. As our heroes cope with the very real possibility of death or capture, our players battle with stress eating and terror-sweating. Will recent revelations make any difference if Nari & the Boys don’t survive the day?
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June 7, 2021
A chance encounter with a desperate father forces our heroes to weigh their mission against another noble pursuit. And speaking of pursuit, the Imperial forces don’t appear to have given up their hunt for Nari & the Boys so easily. Looks like we aren’t out of the woods yet (literally)!
The danger gets turned up to 11 in this D&D adventure inspired by your favorite 16 bit era RPGs!
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May 31, 2021
With two battles behind them, Nari & the Boys trek through the pre-dawn woods in search of a refuge where they can catch their breath and tend to their wounds. With the rain still pouring down and Imperial hunting parties hot on their heels, our weary travelers take a moment to discuss the prophecy of Evralin’s Heir and what it might mean for each of them. Also, Paul makes Matt feel bad by giving a fallen enemy a little too much backstory.
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May 24, 2021
Fleeing from the wreckage of Joyce’s boat, Nari & the Boys head into the forest to escape Imperial pursuit. Half asleep and battle worn, will they slip past the hunting parties or be forced to endure more combat without even a short rest?
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May 17, 2021
It’s smooth sailing for Nari & the Boys as they enjoy a calm and peaceful trip down the river on a borrowed boat... who are we kidding, it is anything but calm! The storm continues as our heroes battle motion sickness, buoyancy, and betrayal!
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May 10, 2021
After taking shelter from the storm, Nari & the Boys find themselves in tense conversation with Taybury’s Mayor Joyce and the enigmatic Magister Colbry. New light is shed on the rumors of a missing heir to the Evralin throne, but can this information be trusted? And why do the 12 Sided Guys know so much about My Little Pony?
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May 3, 2021
With their captive Applebottom, Nari & the Boys continue their rainy trek through the forest surrounding Taybury. As endless rain covers the landscape, the chance discovery of a cabin in the woods might provide them the chance to dry off and rest for the night. Also, Nari prepares a delicacy of her people and Ebi touches fluffy things.
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April 26, 2021
Having rested from their battle against Ramsey, Nari & the Boys set off to rendezvous with Fallen Heaven with the captured chancellor in tow. The dangers of the road and a looming storm threaten their journey, though aid comes from the past of one of our heroes.
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April 19, 2021
Face-to-face with one of the most powerful people in the Empire, Nari & The Boys seek answers to the mysteries he alone can unravel. But who’s really in control of the conversation? What is the meaning behind the strange dreams and visitations our heroes continue to experience? And can someone please get Sabrina a donut? She wants a donut!
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April 12, 2021
Remember taking a break from the games you had at home by heading to the video store and renting a different video game for the weekend? So do we! That’s why Paul rented this classic.
This week we’re plopping Nari & The Boys down into a Random Saved Game! Our heroes, accompanied by a strange old fella, find themselves in a watery pass filled with random encounters and eight huge sea snakes.
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April 5, 2021
With the city of Taybury safe from Imperial influence for the time, the party sets off to overtake the other half of the Imperial forces in the area, led by Chancellor Ramsey. Can Nari & The Boys track them down before they enact their plan for Fallen Heaven and the mysterious heir to the throne? Also, Ebi apparently knows what crows say about you when they think no one is listening.
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March 29, 2021
The chaos of the battle with Adjudicator Rulf continues as the citizens revolt and the gallows burn. Can the people of Taybury throw off their imperial oppressors and save the condemned prisoner?
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March 22, 2021
The “traitor” will hang unless Nari and the boys can mount a daring rescue. With only hours to prepare, can our heroes set a successful plan in motion, or will a noble friend die in Pine’s place?
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March 15, 2021
With their plan to liberate Taybury decided, our allies return to the city to put things in motion. We learn about one of the few things that scares Nari and about a few different guys named Angus. Will our heroes succeed in breaking the occupation, or will their plans cause additional harm to their friends and loved ones?
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March 8, 2021
As the party recuperates from the ordeals beneath Lord Mosha's shrine, Pine reunites with an old ally, Rousse confronts his past, Nari makes a tall friend, and Ebi talks to himself and whistles at some birds. Have our heroes finally found Fallen Heaven? Time is running out for the people of Taybury if not.
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March 1, 2021
In a fight for their lives, our heroes continue to explore the dark paths beneath the Shrine to Nature. Ebi finds a book and a pizza, but what does it all mean?
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February 22, 2021
Our heroes descend into the dark passages hidden beneath the shrine to the Lord of Nature. Though long abandoned, are these tunnels truly deserted?
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February 16, 2021
Victorious over a band of Gobloids and Hobloids, our party continues their trek northward to find Fallen Heaven, eventually taking refuge in a shrine to one of the deities of nature, Lord Mosha.
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February 15, 2021
Our heroes’ loose alliance is tested as they set out northward into the wilderness around Mt. Taybur in search of the resistance fighters known as Fallen Heaven. They also enjoy an unexpected omelette.
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February 15, 2021
Four strangers must band together when the Almarian Empire unexpectedly arrives in the peaceful city of Taybury.
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February 12, 2021
Introducing The Crystal Codex, a D&D actual play podcast from the 12 Sided Guys inspired by the best RPGs of the 16 bit era.
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