Natural Six

This episode was a nice reminder that you never quite know what you are going to get. We mean, who knew that trees would love a bit of gossip?

It’s wild to think that everything with the now aptly named Sword of the Flood, a cursed item that is a shock to absolutely nobody, started all the way back in episode 37. It really shows just how much has happened, and how far we have come (ugh) as a group.

Those dreams? Isolation might have been the theme, but Elowen had a set number of dreams that had to play out, and you never quite know how those rolls are going to land. Harry finally talks the table through what Elowen experienced, and we dig into the choices she made. Elowen and Raidion definitely have the energy of a couple who have been together far too long, but also cannot function without each other.

Harry also gives us more insight into his planning, how much he prepares, how much he has planned, how much he doesn’t, and how much is simply created in the moment. Taverns are a perfect example. We had plenty to choose from, but none of them were planned, and those little moments are what make it special. And weird. Special and weird. Oh, and it covers plot holes too.

Patience is a virtue, and we talk about arcs and how complex storytelling becomes easier the deeper you go. This time, we are tagging Kelnys in, and we’re very excited for the next part of the adventure.

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When who you are and who you might become begin to blur, it’s no longer about the enemy you’re facing, but the truth you’ve been avoiding.

A promise of power doesn’t mean it belongs in your hands. Strength can be taken, it can be wielded, but it’s not the only way to endure. Sometimes the fight is not against the unknown, but against something that understands you all too well. And when nightmares stop being warnings and start becoming challenges, the only way forward is to meet them face to face, even when it’s your face they’re wearing. It's no longer about if you’re strong enough to survive, but whether you can be honest enough to endure.

In moments where spite might keep you moving, it’s trust that keeps you standing. Falling may be inevitable, but getting back up is not. Sometimes the difference is not made by the steel in your hands, but by the hands that steady you, and by who you choose to hold onto when everything threatens to pull you apart.
Some burdens can only be understood when they’re laid down, reforged or left to burn up entirely. After all, the road ahead won’t ask what you’ve let go, only what you’re still carrying.

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The action is surging. It's very surgy.

Out of a possible 600, we got 542, which, considering the investment we have made into this city, does feel pretty fair, even if we did have to end this episode on a slightly more serious note. And no, we are not talking about a pickled egg pocket.

Harry walks us through the mechanics of the city and what helped us land such a strong result in the mustering. We're thrilled to learn there was always a chance at a participation medal, but thanks to our hard work, it turns out infrastructure for Mouse is probably going to be the bigger issue.

Then we get to the biggest question at the end of episode 51: to Revivify or not to Revivify? And if someone is simply dead, or dead dead? It's a pretty important decision to make, and we're sure it will be a divisive one, but in the end, we can only do what feels right in the moment for us, our characters, and the story we're telling. It's a balancing act!

We also talk about the story bank Raidion visited, and the difference between storytelling in Veil and story chronicling in Talisca, as well as the difference between gold, story, and red when it comes to telling a tale. Oh, and we take a little trip into Raidion’s psyche, because sharing isn't really caring for everyone’s favourite wizard. It's more like a one night stand.

And now, as we get ready to say goodbye to the city, is that it for fun stuff? Who knows. At this point, we don't even think Harry does.

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As the echoes of celebration fade, what remains are the conversations that linger long after the music has stopped. In the quiet aftermath of joy, truths surface more easily, fears are shared more freely, and the weight of what comes next can no longer be ignored. When the night ends, leadership is no longer a title to avoid, but a role that must be claimed.

Yet even as resolve hardens, doubt finds its way in. Nightmares linger, questions sharpen, and trust begins to strain under the weight of secrets left unspoken. Knowledge calls to those willing to listen, stories buried in ink and memory, waiting for the right hands to find them. And when paths begin to diverge, the cost of silence becomes harder to ignore than the danger ahead.

In the end, masks fall, intentions are laid bare, and a truth meant to remain hidden is dragged onto a stage for all to see. What was once a city of celebration becomes something more, a city ready to stand, to be counted, and to fight back.

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We’re high on life, we’re high on ourselves, and Ben Starr is all shirt.

We’ve made it to Episode 50, so naturally the conversation turns to rolling for ejaculation. Harry did warn us that if you play stupid games, you win stupid prizes. Unfortunately for him, he underestimated just how stupid the games we’re willing to play actually are, and now he’s somehow having to shoehorn that energy into what is supposed to be a rich and complex fantasy world.

We also discuss our homework. Harry set us a simple and genuinely fun task, but never before have five pictures summed up five people so perfectly. From arts and crafts enthusiasm, to the over-achieving prefect, to those who clearly finished their homework in class. Yes Aoife, we are looking at you.

Music plays a huge role in shaping our reactions at the table, and this week we hear a track that immediately strikes fear into our hearts. Alongside the Web theme, Barabask’s music might be beautiful, but it rarely signals that anything good is about to happen. He may not be physically present in Talisca, but his influence, and his link to the Gloam, is very much felt. Everyone’s least favourite Antiqua now has a god mic. That’s character development.

And then there’s the Web. Turns out it has an HR department, as all good organisations should. After all, every successful company lives or dies by its bookkeeping. But how do our characters actually feel about it? Opinions are… mixed. Some are curious and want to learn more., others would rather never go near it again, and for certain people? Well, when the fun stops, stop.

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