Rust Hulks (Session 2)
Rich Rogers runs for Cody Eastlick, Michael G. Barford, and Steven Watkins
The crew of the Smoky Bantha confront the Rodians of the Oonta Goonta to save a young Toydarian, survive a crash, and rescue a criminal from the clutches of the New Republic.
Gauntlet Sunday
Brindlewood Bay (Session 2)
Lowell Francis runs for Dan Brown, Sabine V., Scot Ryder, and Will H
Our ladies discover the murderess from their last case walks free, but the slaying of an obnoxious judge at special American filming of a famous great British Baking Show distracts them.
Gauntlet Quarterly
Checkpoint Midnight: Season 1 - Waltz of Treachery (Session 2 of 4)
Alexi S. runs for Chris Sellers, Mark (they/them), and Puckett
We add a new operative to the mix: Skye the Rusalka, a drowned doctor now on her murderer's leash. Then we pick up with negotiations at Checkpoint Midnight. Ashleigh gets too invested in the golden apple the operatives recovered, Jack juggles potential buyers, and Skye tracks a target home and ends up charging into a burning building.
Gauntlet Comics
The Bat Hack (Session 2)
Rich Rogers runs for Jesse A., Lara Boerth-Dryden, and Puckett
The Goblins eek out a win in extra innings, then get into a bar fight with sore losers. Then...they trounced them again. Poor, poor Dog Boys.
Gauntlet Comics Summer Crossover
Urban Shadows: Coven Prime Summer Crossover (Issue 4)
Jim Likes Games runs for Alexi S., Chris Newton, Jamila R. Nedjadi, and Steven desJardins
The occult heroes of Coven Prime finally meet the missing Gauntleteer!
Masters of Umdaar: Fragments of Futures Past (Session 2 of 5)
Chris Newton runs for Jo Zantek, Lara Boerth-Dryden, Puckett, and Steven S.
Our intrepid archaeonauts discover a new threat to the community of Wellspring that involves an old foe with new friends.
Gauntlet Hangouts
Under Hollow Hills: Moonlight Gloss (Session 2 of 5)
Jesse A. runs for Alexi S. and Jim C.
In which Yahil acquires a new toy and discovers his thespian talents, and Lady Dismay makes a friend of an enemy, and the circus gains a new performer.
BALIKBAYAN: Taking Back Earth (Session 2)
Jamila R. Nedjadi runs for Gerrit Reininghaus, Max Kämmerer, SalamanderJames, and Will
Our cyberpunk city comes to life. In neon acid colored rain we see vignettes of our Elementals as they go about their day, seeking meaning and hope. Our Santelmo uncovers a secret, strange Duwende have been gathering crashed satellites and building something large and strange. The group seeks answers from the Heart of the City, and must face some terrible truths hidden in powerful emotions...
Apocalypse Keys: The Black Nazarene (Episode 1)
Jamila R. Nedjadi runs for Darold Ross, Darren Brockes, Leandro Pondoc, and Stentor Danielson
We meet our new cast of monsters of the DIVISION. We go through character creation and begin our mystery, The Black Nazarene. Panzer X is the Summoned, a beautiful but dangerous robot created to bring about the end of the world. Syne is The Pure, caught in a dark ritual sacrifice and now attached to a horde of demons. Yuldok is The Found, a sasquatch who came to be because the world of dreams made a wish come true. Delilah is a strange young girl who seeks Death in order to destroy it. The Exorcists of Manila have reached out to the DIVISION, seeking help. A pair of statues in the image of Jesus, hundreds of years old, have gone missing from Quiapo church. Our monsters investigate the red light district of Makati city, and begin their investigation. (Note: episode is in two parts.)
Masks: Neighbourhood (Issue 4)
David Walker runs for Gerwyn Walters, Lara Boerth-Dryden, Pawel S., and Will H
Modern Parenting - The White Rabbit is revealed - and Quiver's world changes forever. Oriflamme and Dynamic's troubled relationship reaches breaking point while the Bardges' sisters discover something surprising in their father's study.
Beam Saber: Human Gravity (Session 0)
Leandro Pondoc runs for Bethany H., Lara Boerth-Dryden, Michael G. Barford, and Rob Ruthven
Character creation and worldbuilding as we zoom into the Izyan Conflict on Earth as a Recon squad working for the Church of the Celestial Myriad fights to make it through the War.
Spire: Shadow Operations - The Show Must Go On
Leandro Pondoc runs for Dan Pucul, Horst Wurst, Paul Rivers, and Steven S.
The Masked Heart, a controversial desang production said to have been the cause of revolutions in the east, has come to Spire for one night only. With several parties looking to curb revolt at the source, the Ministry has sent a hardened Bound, a vainglorious Inksmith, a chivalrous Knight and an enticing Idol to ensure that the production sees to its conclusion.
Beam Saber: Human Gravity (Session 1)
Leandro Pondoc runs for Bethany H., Lara Boerth-Dryden, Michael G. Barford, and Rob Ruthven
On the outskirts of Journey City, a crashed space station provides opportunity. For the lowly recon squad under the auspices of the Church of the Celestial Myriad, the opportunity is the plunder of information and the release of falsehoods. But standing in their way are other squads, other factions that help make up this War. JD/Moonshine reaches out to an old college friend, Naga/Vagabond sparks off a friendly race for the goal, Crux/Creak feels the beat of an electronic heart and Verb faces a gleaming, mechanical harpy.
Poison'd (Session 2 of 3)
Donogh runs for Josh H, Sabine V., and Steven S.
In Port Edward we find the Dagger and its crew next. Where Captain Jackson is ready, willing and able to fight anyone, James Fitzjames reunites with his paramour and Jonathan Coldwell discovers that his father is here establishing a new trade mission. They attack the ship in port, hoping for booty and a hostage, but who will pay the price!
Ultraviolet Grasslands Season 5: Beyond Moon River (Session 2 of 3)
Horst Wurst runs for Chris Thompson, Puckett, and Will H
The Magical Testing Site
Beyond the Wall (Session 2 of 5)
Robbie Boerth runs for Brandon, David L., Jason, and Jason Zanes
A Trickster Fox named Wraith joins the part which plans to set out to retrieve a meteorite. Before they can leave, however, they run into a mysterious troll(?) who offers them a drink from his bucket. Wraith takes him up on the offer and has a strange vision. Martyn (Heir to a Legend), Tanner (Young Woodsman), and Drake (Lord's Secret) battle with wyrmlings trying to break apart the meteorite, and afterwards, the group fallows a trail to the entrance of an ancient ruin.
Blades in the Dark: Vigilantes of Duskwall (Session 9)
Leandro Pondoc runs for Kalum, Sabine V., Steven S., and Will H
What seems to be a routine investigation, along with the saving of a fellow vigilante in the form of The Cat, draws the Twilight Patrol into a boat seemingly stuffed with dormant hulls, boxes of ghosts and any and all of their nemeses on board. Will our intrepid heroes survive??
Brindlewood Bay: Library Nights (Episode 4)
Jim Likes Games runs for Josh, Kim Riek, and Steven desJardins
The Murder Mavens enter high society to solve the case of Dad Overboard!
Night's Dark Operators: The Scent of Blood (Session 2 of 4)
Alun R. runs for Josh H, Puckett, and Sabine V.
Following up on the leads from last session's operation the team head for Vienna and aging Russian spy Yuri Arkansky. Mia breaks into the Russian Embassy's data network; Dylan looks up an old 'friend'; and Dmitri infiltrates a reception for delegates at an international trade conference...and there is the first scent of a vampire... (Note: partial recording)
Masks: Arcane (Session 5)
David Walker runs for Andrea, David Morrison, Leandro Pondoc, and Sabine V.
Personal Demons - In the aftermath of their confrontation with Merry Andrew in Rick's Cathedral, the Sinister Kids deal with the fallout. Ash has a heart to heart with their dad, Cy seeks answers, Bea rekindles an old romance and betrays a friend to do it whilst Rick takes a well-earned break, in a room they didn't pay for.
Révolution: Dark Rituals & Robespierre (Session 2 of 4)
Sam Zimmerman runs for Richard Moser, Robbie Boerth, and Steven S.
In a city stricken by years of civil unrest, political revolution, and terror, a great darkness has emerged to consume the last remaining hope the citizens of Paris still possess. A vile miasma has destroyed a quarter of the city; killing everyone it comes into contact with. Will we save the people of Paris and drive back the darkness, or will our greed and lust for power spell the doom of all of France?
Mage: the Ascension Powered by the Dark (Session 3)
Lowell Francis runs for David Jay, Patrick Knowles, and Tyler Lominack
Our mages dig deeper into the secrets of the Crucible, but discover a new threat has arisen in the form of a newly manifested Technocracy installation.
Sleepaway (Session 1)
Steven S. facilitates for Bodhi, Daniel, and Stentor Danielson
Join Camp Counselors The Kid, Robyn, Andrea, and Cody as an entity known as the Lindwurm begins to make its dark presence felt across the camp. But, mostly, they end up having awkward conversations about their feelings and how you shouldn't trust the ones with pretty smiles.
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