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Armed with the whereabouts of the Pirate Queen’s warehouse base, Barawyn, Illyn, Billie, and Vastrano begin their assault. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”Wren Knowles is playing the Pantoran Colonist – Vastrano TilBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynKristine Chester … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 2, Episode 11 – “Breaking and Entering”"

As Billie and Illyn dispatch Micael Torval’s would be killer, the arena fight against Tssklar and the Force imbued Clawfish continues for Barawyn and Vastrano. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”Wren Knowles is playing the Pantoran Colonist – Vastrano TilBrandon Perdue is playing … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 2, Episode 10 – “Insider Information”"

Join us for the fight of the night: The Cold Shoulder vs. The Anvil! Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”Wren Knowles is playing the Pantoran Colonist – Vastrano TilBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynKristine Chester is playing the Gand … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 2, Episode 3 – “A Solid Connection”"

In order to gain Illo Vandin’s favor, the crew are to stop the professional fighter Flutterplume from winning the title match. This means familiar ground for Billie and Vastrano as gambling and gladiatorial combat intersect at the team’s next destination: The Loaded Savrip. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing the … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 2, Episode 2 – “The Cold Shoulder”"

The Sky on Fire arrives at the scrap filled planet of Ord Mantell, hot on the Pirate Queen’s trail. What adventures, troubles, and biscuit flavors will our heroes find on this new world? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”Wren Knowles is playing the … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 2, Episode 1 – “Swimming with Sharks”"

En Route to Ord Mantell, Captain Barawyn prepares for the most important time of the year: employee reviews. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”Wren Knowles is playing the Pantoran Colonist – Vastrano TilBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynKristine Chester … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Intermission Episode 4 – “Employee Reviews”"

Ben, Kristine, Brandon, Leslie, and Wren discuss the crew’s Obligations and together decide how they have grown, changed, or decreased over the course of Act 1. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Illyn KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 2, Session 0"

The bounty fulfilled this should be the part where our heroes rest. Instead Barawyn, Kaav, Billie, and Vastrano find themselves brought before Venlana and the ire of the Zann Consortium to answer for the decoy Pirate Queen. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Intermission Episode 3 – “The Cards We Are Dealt”"

Join Ben, Kristine, Leslie, Brandon, and Wren as the cast of Heroes of the Hydian Way discuss the events of “Trouble Brewing” and “Mask of the Pirate Queen”, their characters, and answers your questions in part 2 of this discussion. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Discussion Episode 2"

Join Ben, Kristine, Leslie, Brandon, and Wren as the cast of Heroes of the Hydian Way discuss the events of “Trouble Brewing” and “Mask of the Pirate Queen”, their characters, and answers your questions in part 1 of this discussion. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Discussion Episode 1"

Face to Mask with the Pirate Queen, our Heroes fight to apprehend their bounty and for their lives in the the finale of act 1. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Episode 14 – “A Mask Falls”"

The crew has cracked the Vault, leaving the Veiled Sorority’s troops binder cuffed, sealed away, or defeated in their wake. Badly injured but determined to finish the hunt only one hurdle remains: The Pirate Queen herself. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Episode 13 – “Trial By Fire”"

Billie and Illyn have found Micael Torval, their lead to the Pirate Queen. While they try to warn him of an attempt on his life, The Cold Shoulder and the newly minted Tailspin face off in the arena vs The Clawfish and Tssklar. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing the … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 2, Episode 9 – “A View From the Booth”"

After a cunning and–surprisingly–Barawyn approved deception, the crew of the Sky on Fire have lied, fought and sliced their way inside the Pirate Queen’s base: The Vault. Now comes the hard part. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Episode 12 – “When Your Quarry Goes to Ground”"

The crew makes plans and hugs it out before the final assault. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”Brit Knowles is playing the Pantoran Colonist – Vastrano … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Episode 11 – “A Little White Armor Lie”"

Battered and broken from their day in the jungle, Barawyn, Kaav, Billie, and Vastrano find themselves face to face with another group of four: four figures in white, laminate armor. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Episode 10 – “Fortunes and Embers”"

The crew of The Sky on Fire versus a giant lobster. Hope you brought popcorn. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”Brit Knowles is playing the Pantoran … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Episode 9 – “Amuse-Bouche en Flambe”"

Gand down! Having made it to the jungle floor of Black Wind Crater, our Heroes press forward towards the Pirate Queen’s base with a critically injured Kaav in tow. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Episode 8 – “Must Go Faster”"

As part of Barawyn’s “cunning” plan, the Heroes prepare to rappel down into the jungle of Black Wind Crater. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”Brit Knowles … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Episode 7 – “Terminal Velocity”"

When someone pays attention to Kaav’s slicing efforts, the crew does the only logical thing: they start a brawl in a diner. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Episode 6 – “The Best Laid Plans”"

Two leads down, the crew of the Sky on Fire duck into a diner for a bite to eat and to conduct a little slicing into Sororonet. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Episode 5 – “Diners, Dives, and Destruction”"

One lead and a rental speeder down, the crew turns their attention to the remaining two leads: the fence and the network. Which will they investigate first? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Episode 4 – “Good Neighbors”"

While investigating the ex-Sorority enforcer Graf, the crew was ambushed in the streets. Blaster bolts, knocked over trash cans, and a speeder on fire is just the start as our Heroes defend themselves. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Episode 3 – “A Better Leg To Stand On”"

Having received their payment from Illo Vandin and a good night’s rest, the crew set out in the morning to search for Macael Torval, the sabacc player who holds the key to locating the mysterious Pirate Queen. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”Wren … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 2, Episode 8 – “Tailspin”"

One Pirate Queen. Three Leads. 40,000 credits up for grabs. Our Heroes take their first actions in locating the Pirate Queen’s trail and make preparations for the dangers to come Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Episode 2 – “An Exchange of Resources”"

Back from their vacation, the crew of Sky on Fire: the bounty hunter Barawyn, the card dealing droid Billie, the Gand technician Kaav, and their newest crew member the Pantoran doctor Vastrano travel to Saleucami to hear a job proposal from an old ally. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 1, Episode 1 – “A Proposal in Paradise Part 2”"

We join a convoy en route to Saleucami and step onto the bridge of the frigate Censure as Captain Riles receives a special report. Dramatis Personae Kristine Chester as Ensign NarishBrandon Perdue as Chief VensinBen Yendall as the Renegade Blood’s CaptainBrit Knowles as Captain Riles Editing by Kristine ChesterSeason 2 Album Art by Jay Simpson … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen – Prelude"

To kick off Mask of the Pirate Queen, we’d like to introduce you to the newest member of the Heroes of the Hydian Way team: Brit. Dramatis Personae Brit Knowles Editing by Ben YendallHydian Hunters Theme by Chris IngVastrano Till Portrait by Jocelyn Robinson We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWay On the Internet at … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Introduction – Brit"

Force Majeure and the Heroes of the Hydian Way are very proud to present this crossover episode! A Besalisk in need of specialist help.A Gand droid-tech in search of a weapon worthy of a name.Two droid chaperones from wildly different worlds.A Rodian with an insatiable hunger for juice boxes. As these two worlds collide, who … Continue reading "Hydian Force – A Crossover Event"

When you bring a Droid Tech to the party, there’s bound to be crafting (Kraavfting?). This episode finds Kaav building a family of droids and other sundries for the crew of The Sky on Fire. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav Editing by Kristine ChesterHydian … Continue reading "Trouble Brewing – Crafting with Kaav Episode 1"

Aboard the Sky on Fire, five friends gather together to play a little game called Kaverns & Krayt Dragons. Dramatis Personae Kaav as the GM Barawyn is playing the Togruta Druid/Bard – Nawara13-1LL “Billie” is playing the Nautolan Rogue – Bluren BlafaVastrano Til is playing the Devaronian Warlock – Grule JurtVreebo Gango is playing the … Continue reading "Kaverns & Krayt Dragons Episode 2"

Aboard the Sky on Fire, five friends gather together to play a little game called Kaverns & Krayt Dragons. Dramatis Personae Kaav as the GM Barawyn is playing the Togruta Druid/Bard – Nawara13-1LL “Billie” is playing the Nautolan Rogue – Bluren BlafaVastrano Til is playing the Devaronian Warlock – Grule JurtVreebo Gango is playing the … Continue reading "Kaverns & Krayt Dragons Episode 1"

Having flown the Vagrant to Sleheyron, Vuren Afa conducts repairs on his new ship as he prepares to depart the Sky on Fire and begin a fresh start on the edge of the empire. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the … Continue reading "Intermission Episode 2.5 – “Two Ships, One Family Part 2”"

Having flown the Vagrant to Sleheyron, Vuren Afa conducts repairs on his new ship as he prepares to depart the Sky on Fire and begin a fresh start on the edge of the empire. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the … Continue reading "Intermission Episode 2 – “Two Ships, One Family Part 1”"

K-1, K-3, and 3b depart the Sky on Fire to escort the tooka cat Thaddeus IV back to her starship: Hyperspace is Blue. What sorts of dangers await our collective droids and pets in the spaceport of Ord Mantell? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing the Lagomorph Troublemaker – 3bBrandon … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 2, Episode 7b – “Dangerballs”"

Freshly paid and with the Sky on Fire undergoing repairs, the crew takes some much needed downtime. Meanwhile Kaav continues to pursue the crafting job for the Hutt Lord Thakba Besadii Diori and check on their old friend in Thakba’s employ, the Pantoran Doctor Vastrano Til. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester … Continue reading "Intermission Episode 1 – “Adopt Your Local Doctor”"

Their hunt complete, the crew of the Sky on Fire travel to Sleheyron to meet with Thakba Besadii Diori in the hopes that their payday has finally arrived. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is … Continue reading "Trouble Brewing Episode 13 – “Building Droids and Influencing Hutts”"

As alluded to in The Road Ahead Tale, we have an announcement regarding Heroes.

Our heroes have boarded the YV-666 freighter Vagrant in search of their bounty, Bandon Doba. Having found the enraged Aqualish and suffered his wrath, we open on a Twi’lek gambler and a blaster pistol set to kill. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is … Continue reading "Trouble Brewing Episode 12.5 – “An Electrifying Conclusion Part 2”"

Our heroes have boarded the YV-666 freighter Vagrant in search of their bounty, Bandon Doba, only for Kaav to open a locked hatch and come face to face with their Aqualish quarry. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter … Continue reading "Trouble Brewing Episode 12 – “An Electrifying Conclusion”"

Abandon ship! Riding on the wings of a jury-rigged Z-95 Headhunter, our heroes have come face to face with a YV-666 freighter and her laser cannons. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the … Continue reading "Trouble Brewing Episode 11 – “Disruptive Habits”"

With the way clear, the Sky on Fire limps inside the asteroid hideout of Bandin Dobah and begins their investigation at a mysterious ship they’ve found abandoned. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing … Continue reading "Trouble Brewing Episode 10 – “Slimy, Yet Terrifying”"

In orbit of a giant asteroid and having tripped a droid starfighter alarm system, the Sky on Fire and her crew move quickly to engage and take out the threat. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie … Continue reading "Trouble Brewing Episode 9 – “Dealing With Something Ugly”"

Popping out of hyperspace in front of a huge asteroid, Kaav has crashed Sky on Fire, badly damaging the freighter’s shield generator. In unknown territory, the crew take stock of the damage and the dangers that surround them. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav Brandon … Continue reading "Trouble Brewing Episode 8 – “Safety Features”"

Having dispatched Daro Blunt and rescued R4-W9, Barawyn, Kaav, Vuren, and Billie depart Formos determined to follow the trail back to their quarry. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid … Continue reading "Trouble Brewing Episode 7 – “Gand Entrance”"

Illyn, Barawyn, Billie, and Vastrano are asleep after an exhausting day of gladiator matches and train heists, so when the Sky on Fire is boarded by an intruder it’s up to Vreebo, K-1, K-3, and 3b to investigate. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Leslie Trautman is playing the Lagomorph Troublemaker – 3bBrandon Perdue … Continue reading "Mask of the Pirate Queen Act 2, Episode 7a – “1+3+3b”"

You unlock this hyperlane with the key of astrogation. Beyond it is another dimension, a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a galaxy of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into the Twydian Way. Dramatis Personae Chris Ing as the GM … Continue reading "The Twydian Way Part 2"

You unlock this hyperlane with the key of astrogation. Beyond it is another dimension, a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a galaxy of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into the Twydian Way. Dramatis Personae Chris Ing as the GM … Continue reading "The Twydian Way Part 1"

After facing down the vile Daro Blunt and his gang of smugglers, the crew make their way to the flophouse. What will they find inside? Will Billie be able to keep Kaav away from the blasters? Will Vuren ever discover how to turn off the annoying ringtone on his pilfered comlink? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall … Continue reading "Trouble Brewing Episode 6 – “Capers and Cave-Ins”"

Following a lead Billie gained playing sabaac, the crew traveled to a flophouse in Formos’s industrial sector, but were stopped in their tracks by blaster fire. Wild blaster shots, tail sweeps, and a stolen forklift later Barawyn, Billie, Vuren, and Kaav are entrenched in a fight against the smuggler Daro Blunt and his gang. Dramatis … Continue reading "Trouble Brewing Episode 5 – “Blunt Force Trauma”"