The tunnels twist on, pressing in from all sides. Pressure, as they say, can forge diamonds, but will the Newly Dead begin to shine?Each step deeper into the dark forces them to confront what lies beneath, not just in the stone, but in themselves. Old wounds ache. Doubts gnaw. And when shadows twist and fear creeps in, it’s not just trust that wavers. But not everything in the dark is there to break them. Some things, surprisingly, ask for nothing at all.Still, the path out won’t be smooth. Something’s waiting in the muck. Something with a taste for adventurers...and a ribbeting sense of timing. The Newly Dead might be ready to hop out of these tunnels, but first? They’ll have to leap into a fight unlike any they’ve faced before.Natural Six are Harry McEntire, Doug Cockle, Ben Starr, Hollie Bennett, Alex Jordan and Aoife Wilson. Support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/naturalsix Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/HNV56DADnJ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/naturalsix Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natural_sixFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natural.sixLove lore? Check out the Fandom: https://natural-six.fandom.comStay up to date: https://www.NaturalSix.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Action Surge Episode 26
We begin, once more, inside Raidion…This week, we’re deep in it. Blighted, bruised, and still somehow standing. We kick things off with yet another reminder that balancing fights for this party is…a challenge to say the least (Sorry, Harry). When your main damage dealer misses every hit and the enemy still drops? That’s tricky, to say the least.Ben unpacks Raidion’s fearlessness, his willingness to throw himself in the line of fire (blight and all), and how that ties into deeper themes of mortality and purpose. Meanwhile, Aoife dives into Dolly’s mindset, and why going after Kelnys wasn’t just emotional, it was necessary. But with doubts creeping in, is she starting to unravel?We also dig into the strange, symbiotic relationship between Parvus and Themself. Is Parvus the anti-Antiqua? We talk divine fallout, cosmic expectations, and the tension brewing between him and the rest of the old gods’ chosen.And what’s the deal with those underground groves? Flowers. Trees. Lush green life where there shouldn’t be any. Was Themself behind it? Who designed these caves, and why?Harry gives us a peek behind the curtain into his vision for the various Kobold tribes and how he and Alex imagined the architecture of I’s tunnels. We also explore what it means to run Parvus as a DMPC, and how that character balances between being part of the story and shaping it from within.Let’s just say the caves aren’t the only things layered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep.26 The Rift Below
Bruised, broken, and some even blighted, the Newly Dead take their first steps into the depths, seeking the elusive Kobold God, Themself. But in the winding caves below, where the history and stories of the Kobold tribes echo through the stone, there are far worse things to fear than what lurks in the dark.The weight of their own doubts press heavy, as whispers from The Web weave their way into wary minds, trust is tested, and resolve begins to fray. The Web would see them buried, but in the endless tunnels, can they claw their way back to the light and continue the fight?Natural Six are Harry McEntire, Doug Cockle, Ben Starr, Hollie Bennett, Alex Jordan and Aoife Wilson. #NaturalSix #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #actualplaySupport us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/naturalsix Join our Discord! https://discord.gg/HNV56DADnJ Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/naturalsix Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natural_sixFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natural.sixLove lore? Check out the Fandom: https://natural-six.fandom.comStay up to date: https://www.NaturalSix.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Action Surge Episode 25
The atmosphere this week? Thiccc. Yes, with three C's! Tensions are high as we break down the heavy conversation between Dolly and Raidion, and the impact it had on the entire party. Some moments leave a mark, but this one really lingered.We also dive into the importance of laying ground rules between players, especially when characters come in hot. Navigating those intense moments isn’t always easy, but building trust at the table makes all the difference. The best moments? They come from knowing we’ve got each other’s backs, as players and as friends.Of course, we can’t forget those sending stones. A blessing and a curse, those tricky little things have a way of stirring the pot, and this week was no exception.Harry also opens up about a mistake he made this episode (yes, even he makes them too!). Meanwhile, Doug reflects on the chaotic joy of battling the purple worm, though perhaps less joyfully on the whole being digested part. Harry also shares the challenge of balancing combat for a party like ours and how the BBC Breakfast Show (yes, really) ended up being an unexpected training ground.We also discuss the fracture between Themself and Parvus, and what their reunion could mean, not just for them, but for I as well. Alex, of course, is playing his cards close to his chest.Join us as we unpack all of this and more, and don't worry, we'd still love you even if you were a worm! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Ep.25 Blood of the Kobold
Sometimes the last thing between you and the dirt is a well-placed dagger, but what does it mean when it’s lodged in your back?The Spinner’s words have left a wound that no blade could carve, splitting the party in ways they might not recover from. But there is no time to dwell on fractured trust and growing tension—if they want to reach The Old Dark first, they have to keep moving, even if this time, it's the Newly Dead on the menu.Getting killed? That’s the easy part. Surviving Reliquiae? Well, that’s going to be the real challenge. Natural Six are Harry McEntire, Doug Cockle, Ben Starr, Hollie Bennett, Alex Jordan and Aoife Wilson. #NaturalSix #dnd #dungeonsanddragons #ttrpg #actualplaySupport us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/naturalsixJoin our Discord! https://discord.gg/HNV56DADnJFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/naturalsixFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natural_sixFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@natural.sixLearn more about the world and cast: https://www.NaturalSix.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Dungeons & Dragons 5e Actual Play series starring prominent video game performers and personalities, based in the UK. Welcome to Reliquiae. Natural Six are Harry McEntire, Doug Cockle, Ben Starr, Hollie Bennett, Alex Jordan and Aoife Wilson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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