The Between: Incense & Cigar Smoke (Session 2)
David Morrison runs for Bryan, Darold Ross, Elle, and José Feito
We meet our fourth resident of Hargrave House, Prof. Alois Cockburn, who alongside his work as a hunter is an Acolyte of the Esoteric Conclave of the Darkened Moon. Lady Camila is contacted by a blackmailed civil servant to investigate Madam Sorokin and the St. Petersburg mirror, while Priyanka and Fujisawa go to church, and Prof. Cockburn stakes out the home of Madam Sorokin. As night rolls around, Lady Camila and Fujisawa attend a seance, while Priyanka and the Professor break into the Limehouse School.
Hearts of Wulin: Wrath of the Shark Finger Princess (Session 2 of 2)
Lowell Francis runs for Anya Reyes, Kyle H., Michael D., and Mona
Our wuxia heroes arrive at the wedding and quickly become embroiled in secrets and betrayals, leading up to the revelation of exactly who and what the Shark Finger Princess is.
Fate of Umdaar (Session 3 of 5)
Alun R. runs for Alexi S., Brandon Brylawski, Sabine V., and Will H
As the Champions of Umdaar head North in search of the Cudgelord, Thorian the Warrior-Scholar of the Rad-Folk must guide their climb from the deserts of Dustball up to the Temperate Plains. Only the swift action of Victory, the Watchful Mutawarrior, and her Zhevra mount, stop Princess Zenobia from falling to her death. Above the cliff Lars, the Remorseful Dragonfolk Runesmith, leads the Champions into the camp of the Exiled Marmots of the Tundra, who are building a monument to their 'lost god'...Aquata. There's heated theological debate, tough moral questions are asked, and Zenobia answers them so that a priesthood teeters...then there's an icy crevasse, surprise attack and...the Husks of the Cudgelord...
The Between: Incense & Cigar Smoke (Session 3)
David Morrison runs for Bryan, Darold Ross, Elle, and José Feito
Prof. Cockburn recovers from an unpleasant experience with a pie as Hargrave House's otherwise peaceful breakfast is interrupted by news the Limehouse Lurker has struck again. Fujisawa reflects on her past, Lady Camila glides effortlessly between high and low society, Prof. Cockburn continues in his efforts to clean up after his Society, and Priyanka meets some of London's stranger denizens.
Against the Fae Queen (Session 5)
Will H runs for Alun R., Horst Wurst, Paul Rivers, and Puckett
The Operators take the soul out of the goose - and now it's time to put it back in Koschei and kill him once and for all! It's time for a showdown in Central Park. Special thanks to Shane for the campaign frame.
Against the Fae Queen (Session 6)
Will H runs for Alun R., Horst Wurst, Paul Rivers, and Puckett
The Wild Hunt chases the Operators out of Central Park and they must track find another safe house. Then it's time to fetch the Vorpal Blade - currently in the hands of the Goblin King... (Hopefully you've seen Labyrinth more recently than any of my players.) Special thanks to Shane for the campaign frame.
Against the Fae Queen (Session 7)
Will H runs for Alun R., Horst Wurst, Paul Rivers, and Puckett
Can the Operators stop the Wild Hunt from finding its prey, the lost heir to the Summer Court?
Voidheart Symphony: Forgotten Concerto (Session 8)
Lowell Francis runs for David S., Mendel Schmiedekamp, Patrick Knowles, and Sherri
In their pursuit of the Third Vassal, the team discovers deeper truths and confront the crises dogging their heels.
Gauntlet Quarterly
Hearts of Wulin: Odyssey of Jade and Stars (Session 10)
David S. runs for Greg Fulford, José Feito, Maria M., and Max Airborne
Zhou Jiang is reunited with his long-lost love with the assistance of Cloud Crow's exorcism, but their reunion is cut short by an attempted arrest by Blackwood Palace's elite cavalry riders. Yelang must make a tense decision between present duty and past attachments--with life or death consequences. Meanwhile, Wu Qiufeng receives a perilous order from The Unseen Hand, placing them on a dangerous collision course with each of the other three wulin.
Hearts of Wulin: Odyssey of Jade and Stars (Session 11)
David S. runs for Greg Fulford, José Feito, and Maria M.
Zhou Jiang embarks on a moonlit rendezvous with Violet Widow and finally uncovers the secret behind both his heritage and family curse. Meanwhile, Yelang and Wu Qiufeng are pit against one another by the evil Unseen Hand, leading to an intense duel and narrow escape.
Star Wars Saturday
Spirit of 77 (Session 2)
Rich Rogers runs for Anders, Greg G., Steven Watkins, and Will H
The crew cheeses it when some troopers show, then they plan a big to-do, and investigate some trouble to get the skinny.
Stars in the Dark (Session 29)
Anders runs for Mark (they/them), Rich Rogers, and Steven Watkins
Season 3, Episode 7: Rumble on Temple Avenue! - Val and Bade work behind the scenes to set up a medicine pipeline from 1313 to 1314 in order to gain favor with House Niromal. Then Etema tries to make contact with the Alderani expats and things take a turn...
Spirit of 77 (Session 3 of 4)
Rich Rogers runs for Anders, Greg G., Steven Watkins, and Will H
A big party! Blaster fights on rooftops! Split-screen action scenes! This one has it all.
Gauntlet Reading Club
Alas for the Awful Sea: Invisible Kingdom (Session 3)
Steven S. runs for Ben Bond, Chet, Dana Pena, and Donogh
The crew of the Fast Folly continue our run of Alas for the Awful Sea inspired by G Willow Wilson and Christian Ward's Invisible Kingdom. Zarza gets to know the locals, Maze gets herself neck deep in it, and Mx. Blyss gets a lead about the captain's shady connections.
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