Bounty of the Week (Session 3)
Rich Rogers runs for Greg G., Jon Grim, Josh H, and Will H
The crew of the Wraith capture their quarry and free some droids, but the plots get deeper on their next hunt.
TGI Thursday
Veil'd Fantasy: Sects in the City (Session 3)
Lowell Francis runs for Dan Brown, Jesse A., Josh H, and Steven Watkins
After dealing with an attack, the group splits into pairs leading to confrontation, justification, and defenestration. Then they consult a necromancer.
Gauntlet Quarterly
Checkpoint Midnight: Waltz of Treachery - Season 2 (Session 2 of 5)
Alexi S. runs for Jesse A., Leandro Pondoc, Puckett, and Steven S.
Our game of supernatural Cold War spies continues, with Joske being framed for murder at the art auction, Jack losing control to the personality in one of his arms, Emilie realizing the dangers of the painting she stole, and Valentine collecting the gossip of two different worlds.
Checkpoint Midnight: Waltz of Treachery - Season 2 (Session 3 of 5)
Alexi S. runs for Jesse A., Leandro Pondoc, Puckett, and Steven S.
Electrifying missions for our supernatural operatives: Jack and Emily share a tender moment, then resolve to track down an old nemesis. Joske and Valentine investigate a site of Nazi crimes that retains a supernatural stain, then join their allies to invade dreams and summon up netherworld monsters.
Gauntlet Hangouts
Back Again from the Broken Land: The Journey's First Step
Alexi S. runs for Brandon, Chris Newton, and Leah Libresco Sargeant
The Doomslord has fallen, but, for a trio of small adventurers, there is still a long walk home ahead. Liriel the Shepherd, Belby the Burglar, and Harding the Turncoat set out on their journey, during which they will share stories, reveal burdens, and brave perils. Will they elude the Hunters? And how will our fellowship have changed by the time we reach home?
Puppetland: The Terrible Fire!
Donogh runs for Horst Wurst, Joe A., and Robbie Boerth
"Come see the dragon!" cried Monsieur Babypants. Overhead, the pale moon floated in the sky, the light of the flames reflecting off its luminescently painted surface. Over the next hill was Puppettown, and the world. Join us as Mr Pebbles, S'maul Greenfelt and General Chuckles try to save Puppettown from the Terrible Fire!
ALIEN: The Hunt (Session 3 of 5)
Jason Zanes runs for Alun R., Paul Rivers, and Will H
Bryant, Noah, and Darius spend the session fighting and also battling Xenomorphs. Hoping Jamila can join us next time because no one wants to see Bryant trying to fly a dropship.
Trophy Gold: The Source of True Purpura (Session 3 of 4)
Sam Zimmerman runs for Dan Pucul, David L., and Maria Mison
Orlen and Masero continue their exploration of the valley of Purpura, and discover a few new friends along the way! Hopefully their lapis lazuli talking skull doesn't drive them insane.
3:16 Carnage Amongst the Stars: Oscar Sector (Session 2 of 4)
Donogh runs for Anders, Jim Likes Games, Pawel S., and Puckett
[Content warning: child abuse in character's past shared in flashback from 2:09:30 to 2:10:30.] The Brigade follows additional clues found on Holbein about the mysterious uplifted enemies they have encountered. Full throttle to the outer rim of the solar system to land on Monet where they fight their most alien adversary yet!
Hearts of Wulin: Measure of the Soul - Season 2 (Session 3)
Jamila R. Nedjadi runs for Darold Ross, Joel N., Maria M., and Sherri
We enter the gates of hell, prepared for anything...well, almost anything. Here there are strange lights that hang higher in the air, buildings made entirely of glass that stretch towards the clouds, and a screaming snake of metal that rushes through the sky. What has happened? We're in an Urban Shadows AU, of course! Tenten allows their heart to be claimed, Bao faces down werewolves, Jin discovers she was born to play the dark dominatrix, and Horizon finds betrayal and heartbreak awaits.
Hearts of Wulin: No Mercy! (Session 2)
David Walker runs for Erez, Jim Likes Games, Kieron, and Steven desJardins
Inspired by Cobra Kai and Karate Kid, this actual play of a Hearts of Wulin hack sees the students of the Brock Hunter Action Defence Academy and Crimson Dragon Dojo deal with teenage drama as they train for the All Valley Championship. When Brock Hunter comes to town, the Jones kids take their opportunities to stand as star pupils for the All Valley tournament. Angelica is shocked to find Tommy's girlfriend Olivia has Joined the Crimson Dragon Dojo whilst William struggles with the feelings he is developing for Olivia and his own temper. Oh - and you just won't believe the shit Madison pulls at Anderson's birthday.
Free from the Yoke: Rokugan (Session 2)
Lowell Francis runs for Patrick Knowles, Scot Ryder, Sherri, and Tyler Lominack
The Lion hosts the first Winter Court since the ascension of Emperor Torturi. He calls on the clans to commit themselves to the building of 7 bridges for the 7 clans, but these demands compete with the needs of our protagonists.
Hearts of Wulin: The Immortal Throne (Session 5 of 7)
David Morrison runs for Bryan, Chris Sellers, Maria M., and Puckett
Zhang Long steels himself in his resistance to Golden Soul Scholar, Min Yang risks having a secret revealed, Mirror of the Cloud is targeted by assassins, and Yaling Liu pulls the threads of court. Together, the heroes draw the ire of Golden Soul Scholar, and leave the palace for Mount Fang.
Leverage: Hustler's Convention (Session 3 of 4)
David Morrison runs for Diana Moon, Jim Likes Games, Lowell Francis, and Philip Rogers
A voice from Lenny's past draws the crew to McClellan's Ford, New Hampshire where a local businessman is buying up land. Adora struggles with the backwater internet, Eun Jung plays tourist, and Sasha meets someone unexpectedly.
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