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| Collateral Damage - C1E153 Those That Wandered | 16 Nov 2024 | 02:20:00 | |
We pick back up with the party as they begin planning for the day. Zechs and Galahad go shopping, and Zechs gets the party an item for communication called “The Spies Murmur.” After returning and giving the items to the group, he informs Galahad and Shanks about his current condition in fighting Malar. He asks for their help in training him to be more efficient in what he excels at and not trying to fit the parts of the group where he feels need covering. Afterward, Shanks informs Arguile that he knows what’s happening with his mom and that while he’s in no place to force him to disclose the information with the rest of the team, he ensures Arguile that he has his back. Arguile confirms the information and lets Shanks know that he has things in motion already and will present them to the group when that is all ready. | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E152 Strong Hands | 09 Nov 2024 | 02:28:18 | |
Shanks returns triumphant and looks like hell from his battle with the giant purple worm. He and Jrehg share that the tunnels left behind were used in the attempted siege of Drose. After that, they reveal the poison, which they confirm is just as valuable as deadly. After the group begins to disperse, Greyleaf is approached by Arguile regarding helping him with a huge favor. Through a sending stone, Greyleaf sets up a meeting with Arguile and his contact, who is revealed to be Rig. Before they get down to business, Rig and Greyleaf share a warm hug and show a side of both of them; Arguile nor the group indeed had seen while they all traveled together. The conversation picks up with Rig asking if Arguile was one of the ones who defended her, wished her dead, or remained neutral in the skirmish at the Cascade, which seems like a lifetime ago but is entirely unfamiliar to THIS Rig as she is not the same one as the party or Shanks knew. Greyleaf informs her that Arguile was and, from what he knows of him, tends to remain a neutral party in many matters. Knowing this, she proceeds, and Arguile discusses his predicament. He asks if, with or without the party, he can get passage to Iwi to rescue his mother. She agrees and tells him to contact her, and she will appear. They also make notes to say if the party tries anything, they will handle it in their own way. After she leaves, Arguile gives a heartfelt thank you to Greyleaf and hugs him, and he allows himself to break down and cry momentarily. Greyleaf and Shanks discuss toxins, poisons, and the like after breakfast when Greyleaf shares with Shanks a vial that unnerves him. They discuss the implementations and intentions behind what they use these for, which the group has skewed but mixed opinions on. As things settle, a goliath woman embarrassingly asks, “Which of you is from the Gothakanaki clan?” Quickly, she realizes that Galahad is the one she is looking for. After introductions, she tells them she is curious and wants to meet him as she is also a Gothakanaki but has never met him. He explains the history of the goliaths that accidentally found themselves on Granzia from Sloane. After their chat, she invites Galahad to the Barrier Range to meet the rest of his distant family. After a quick discussion, the group decided that that was their next destination. There's so much happening, and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Blood and Booze! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Across the Planes - Coldbring, Granzia | 07 Sep 2024 | 01:38:52 | |
In the northern reaches of Granzia sits a region that is often left to its own devices. Rugged mountains, tundra, and a slumbering ancient white dragon are all features of the Coldbring region. In the ninth episode of Across the Planes, Tom, Tone (Galahad), and Floki (Redacted) discuss and come up with the lore surrounding the region of Coldbring. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss the culture, religion, industry, and overall vibe of the northern reaches of Granzia. VO: Antonio Perez, Floki the DM Edited and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Field Reports 3 - The Constable | 17 Dec 2022 | 01:15:49 | |
So with a less than stellar start to their adventure, the party has lost its charge to the enemy they were sent there to defeat. They have managed to get Strahd’s personal journal, the first tarot card. They welcomed a new party member and fought another battle that could have gone better. They have found new weapons, new enemies, and for some, visions and promises of gifts beyond compare. Zechs is elected leader of this rag-tag group and not even a few hours later almost half the party is caught in an explosion. That will remind them to check for traps and not mess with things that aren’t theirs in the future. Right? They have been off to a rough start, to say the least. They arrive at Krezyk where they are told that they can find aid (lodging and information) in exchange for tracking down their wine delivery that has not yet arrived. So, back from where they came, still licking their wounds from that morning, the party travels back to go track down some wine. What could go wrong? Stay tuned for the next part of our Arc Recaps… “The Constable”. Enjoy! Read by Antonio Perez, Eric Hutchison, and Thomas Lapierre III Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Field Reports 2 - Try, Try Again | 03 Dec 2022 | 00:41:20 | |
If you expect the typical band of adventurers turned heroes, you're looking in the wrong place. This group is rough around the edges, each with a motivation that would send most into solitude. The party makes their way out of the Death House, which almost claims the lives of some. They face some complex decisions but show signs of being very skilled. However, they have a long way to go to be a cohesive team. Only time will tell with this party. Stay tuned for the next part of our Arc Recaps… “Try, Try Again” Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Field Reports 1 - Terms of Service | 19 Nov 2022 | 00:45:20 | |
9 strangers meet in a mysterious tavern called: The Medusa's Cascade. There, they meet The Journeyman who offers them a job in exchange for gold and helps with some of their personal quests. What's the job? Free a demi-plane of its curse, seems easy enough, right? One would think. The group has a hard time coming together and it nearly costs them… on many occasions. The first major location in this journey reveals just how out of their depth this group may be. Haunted manors, a woman being visited by a powerful dark force, and the internal demons they have to fight as well. Welcome to the arc recaps for Collateral Damage. This is not your typical adventure and certainly not your typical group of adventurers. Enjoy the tale. Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Read by Antonio Perez, Eric Hutchison, and Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E102 The Trap Is Sprung | 05 Nov 2022 | 02:29:14 | |
We come back to the story still in the bowels of the speakeasy “Twisted Antler”. Sage and Thai are putting more cards on the table with their current “situation”. It seems, however, that their information has some interest to more than the people in that room. Sage finds and dispels the orb that seems to hover closely around Thai. On the other side of the room, Bosco informs The Connusier of his current travels, and while the story seems intriguing there is a desire for more than what the rogue is currently sharing. On both sides of these conversations, they speak about the idea to take down Olmoz and the Infinity Bazaar. Oh, and more importantly Thai is on the lamb and Bosco is to be presumed “dead”. While Chava offers a place of refuge for the group as they are now certain that Olmoz has sent assassins after them. In fact, Olmoz pays Thai a visit in his dream, taunting the always confident Tabaxi. Thai wakes up in a cold sweat and informs Bosco and Sage of what transpired. A messenger delivers to the group a box with five gold coins bearing the mark of the Infinity Bazaar, further driving home the message that they are on Olmoz’s radar. They gather their things, use a psionic link to communicate, and put forth a plan in motion to lure out their would-be killers. Are they in over their heads? Is their plan doomed to fail? There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E101 Market Value | 29 Oct 2022 | 02:18:07 | |
We return to the Iwi with Thai, Bosco, and their new ally Sage Sapien. The group makes their way toward MechFall with Sage as their means of transportation. While on this journey Sage gives them what he knows of the Daughters of Creation and the changes that have happened since last he gazed upon these lands. Thai informs Bosco of their time away, the group that he ran with, the man who took him, and his nefarious plan to pull the planes into each other. It’s a city of a more modern age as they find horseless carriages and buildings as tall as the eye can see. They have their sights set on the “Twisted Antler” where the drinks are plenty if you have the currency to pay for them. It’s a speakeasy, not a place you’d find on a map. What is the price for these drinks you may ask? Information of course. You just need to ask about the Elvish Rum. Chava gives Thai a hard time for leaving without so much as a goodbye. After pleasantries are exchanged Thai and Sage let them in on what they’ve been up to and ask them for the utmost discretion. On the other side of the room, Bosco catches up with his old pal The Connoisseur who introduces Bosco to a fiery new blend he acquired. There’s a lot of information floating around as are the drinks. Let’s hope for their sake, the booze is worth the price. There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E100 Making It in Mechfall | 22 Oct 2022 | 02:28:30 | |
Last time, we found ourselves with the team giving the Stone of Revival to Amina. In this exchange, she reminds them that she also asked them to help aid Quon and his people in the Glasmeda Isles. It’s also determined that Hoshino is not cursed, well not in the sense that can be removed via the Remove Curse spell. While this brings a sense of relief to the party it also results in them having more questions for their new ally. Salix is told that their hut is still intact and the party agrees to stop and visit it on their way up north. Amina lets Zechs know that Nymora is safe and they are sent back to see just that. The wreckage of the machines that Arguile and Shanks saw is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, we return to the gem heist job with Thai, Bosco, Morz… and an EMERALD DRAGON! It looked like quite a grim situation as the team tries their best to escape from the dragon's fury. Eventually, the dragon’s breath weapon deals a massive hit of psychic damage to Bosco and Thai and the dragon eventually gets a hold of Morz who is torn into. Thai and Bosco attempt to free Morz with force but the dragon doesn’t seem to want to relinquish their quarry. Reading the situation Thai makes an effort to plead with the dragon for their lives. A badly injured Morz is put down but kept close as Bosco and Thai begin their negotiations. Eventually, they make allies with the dragon who they name Sage. They agree to go after Olmoz and the Inifinity Bazaar. Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E99 Transactions | 15 Oct 2022 | 02:16:18 | |
After the defeat of the Web of Fate, Salix brings Duo back from Granzia where he was banished. The stone had taken hold of Duo and he was not willing to give up the stone. He even went so far as to tell Zechs that if the party planned on taking it from him, he would leave the group, forever. An attempt was made to command Duo to drop the stone, but the spell Galahad cast was not strong enough to separate the magic of the stone from Duo. Shanks took a calculated shot, managing to release the stone from Duo as Galahad quickly grabbed it and placed it into the haversack. Just as things seemed to settle down, a mysterious figure emerges from underneath the Shrine of Fate. A man named Hoshino, a victim of the Web, is met by the party and is thousands of years removed from when he came. There are spoils, revelry, some discussion about the city’s future, and conversation about what the party has been feeling. The party lets Hoshino know that he can join them on their journey and help connect any missing pieces from his memories. Voyas departs from the party in the morning leaving with her ally from the monastery where she studied. It’s the dawn of a new day and the party is preparing to head back to the Heartwood to deliver the stone to Amina. There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E98 Moving Statues | 08 Oct 2022 | 02:26:51 | |
The momentum in the battle was a constant power struggle. With party members falling unconscious and being picked back up it was not a guarantee that they would all make it out alive. The party stayed focused and they were able to come out on top. One by one they took down each member of the Web of Fate and secured their victory. It was hard fought and the events leading up to this very moment took every bit of what the team had in them. A brief moment of silence finally sets in and they get to fully digest what transpired. All they have left is to get Duo back and the stone. Then they’re done, right? There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E97 Fall of the Web | 01 Oct 2022 | 02:20:10 | |
It’s a tense few moments before the ceremony begins. The party makes their final plans and preparations for the retrieval of the stone and the elimination of the Web of Fate. Salix offers themselves up as a distraction, an enlarged and souped-up Galahad is going to come at Lady Sagewyng like a freight train, the familiars are going to grab the stone, and Duo will be banished with the stone while the battle takes place. Some of this plan actually works and there is a brief moment where the team feels confident. Until things begin to go sideways. Salix disappears into a void of shadow, Zechs goes down, and the situation begins to look a bit grim. Momentum does however start to shift for the party but it’s a war of attrition. Salix returns rejuvenated and emanating with powerful void magic at their disposal. This will be the most challenging fight for the party so far. Will they come out on top? There's so much happening and that's where we pick up... Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E96 The Blood Moon | 24 Sep 2022 | 02:22:52 | |
We start with where we left off: a tense situation where Arguile and Shanks explore deeper into the Shrine of Fate. Ultimately, they run into most of the members of the Web of Fate where Arguile's divination magic saves the two from quite possibly a grim end. They make it back out and to the party who awaits, still at the safe house, and informs the party of what they found. This is it: the final few hours before all the players and pieces are set. With so much on the line various members of the team reach out to their patrons, some being more fortunate than others. They start to think of a plan and any and all contingencies in the event that they fail in any part of the plan or are met with unforeseen circumstances. The plan is crazy, but with Collateral, crazy just might work. There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Blood & Booze - Prologue pt 3 | 31 Aug 2024 | 00:27:20 | |
Welcome to Part 3 of the Prologue of our new monthly campaign: Blood & Booze! Over the summer we will set up the events leading into the first adventure: The Scorching Sun. Each prologue will provide context to the adventure as well as 2 character profiles and player profiles from the party. This episode features the profiles of Ursus and Dona, and their players Tone and Cheyenne. Thanks for joining us and we hope to see you next month! Narration written & recorded by Thomas Lapierre III Ursus by Antonio Perez Dona by Cheyenne Clardy Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E95 The Shrine of Fate | 17 Sep 2022 | 02:37:57 | |
We last left off with the party arriving back at the safe house. Their attempt on Grimwing's life was unsuccessful but brought about useful information on their foes going forward. The night still had an air of tension as the party rested what felt like it could be their very last rest. Conversations had, but it was the dreams and visions that proved the most interesting. Voyas heard directly from the Daughter of the Flame and was told about her role in the group, story, and events ahead. As the party woke they heard and found a bestial spirit of a caracal kitten left by Arbane with a note written in the dirt that said "Be seeing you soon kitty cat." There was a dark moment that led to a familiar fight… Duo falling briefly, Zechs reviving him and killing the bestial spirit, and eventually Voyas reaching out to Zechs mentally and just hearing him scream and cry as the stress of these past few days and everything else surrounding him has brought him to his breaking point. The group decides to move forward with the plan to break into the Shrine of Fate using the captain's amulets that Iggy gave the party. Shanks and Arguile head over that way, while the rest of the party reconnects with Finnea and the resistance. Shanks and Arguile are in shark infested waters and one wrong move can have dire consequences. Even still they know what they must do and proceed forward. There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E94 The Day Of | 10 Sep 2022 | 02:23:20 | |
Last we left off, just a few hours after the assassination attempt on Garron the party sets their sights on Grimwing. They move in to strike and just manage to get the drop on him. Voyas blocks the door to the Harpy Room with her shield, (Captain America style), and the patrons start to panic. On the outside Zechs sees guards move towards the door and the sounds of Arbane’s voice and his beasts in the distance. Meanwhile, back inside the party quickly discovers just exactly how the Stone of Revival works and the mystery behind the venom walkers. As Grimwing meets his end, a flash of light leaves his chest, goes towards the tower and back into him in a flash. He is transformed into a massive drider-like creature that screeches loud enough for the entire casino to hear. Galahad, Voyas, and the others go to strike the creature down, and outside Zechs knows that’s his cue to act. Grimwing falls twice but is, just as quickly, brought back up as this creature. Zechs finally gets to the rest of the group to see the sight for himself and warn them that they have company incoming. Salix banishes the creature and Galahad takes his mighty sword Kanna’s Fury and creates a giant hole for an exit. The group disappears into the night back to the safe house, uncertain if they were followed but confident that despite how things went the information they learned was vital. Invenas is on high alert, the party is exhausted but feeling accomplished for once and they decide to rest before the madness ensues the next day. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E93 The Harpy Room | 03 Sep 2022 | 02:22:30 | |
Last time on Collateral Damage: the party heads out to the known hangout for Grimwing of the Web of Fate. A casino in the Vice Ward that resembles a stranded ship is where they are said to be that night. The party meticulously plans its next course of action. Zechs covers the exits from the crow's nest and Shanks, Arguile, and Salix are disguised as nondescript wood elves. The rest of the party goes unnoticed with the invisibility spell cast by Salix. The recon commences and after some time they, shy of Zechs, find their target. Grimwing seems on edge and is seen placing a finger on his temple. Then, one of his associates heads for the door. Despite an attempt at interference, the party seems that if they don’t strike now, they will never get this chance again. Galahad and Voyas close in and Grimwing’s bow of warning alerts him to danger, along with his blind sense. The tension is high and the stage is set. Where will this next episode leave our team? There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E92 Land Locked | 27 Aug 2022 | 02:12:07 | |
After the plan to remove Garron off the board failed, the party reassess their options as time is running out. They decide to potentially go after the stone and ask Iggy if he knows how to get them into the Shrine of Fate. He tells them he does but he only has two amulets which allow them entry under the guise as captains. They go directly to meet with him to strike up a deal for the amulets and procure any pertinent information about the tower, ritual, stone, and members of the Web of Fate that they can. It seems like the party is planning a heist. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E91 A Fools Errand | 20 Aug 2022 | 02:20:45 | |
The party lures Garron into the alleyway and their plan to ambush her commences. Everything seems to go well until she falls down the manhole and has her bow stripped away from her, but that’s when everything came undone for the team. A dazed, confused, and scared Garron casts magical darkness on Galahad’s armor, and by the time Glad can dispel it, she is nowhere to be found. Despite every means of tracking, magic, and godly consultation they lose their target and slowly they begin to give up on finding her. Galahad, Zechs, and Shanks are the last ones to leave the tunnel before finally ultimately giving up on her returning for her bow, and the team heads out of the tunnel to reconvene and plan once more. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E90 In The Dark | 13 Aug 2022 | 02:16:14 | |
This is it, we are moments away from the party’s attempt on Garron. They reconvene in the Tea Shop and meticulously go over every inch of their plan. It is around this time that Galahad thought about the Stone of Revival. What do they actually know about it? All this information is taken into account. It’s time for everyone to take their places. Thanks to some deception and quick thinking by Voyas she was able to course correct Garron’s trajectory out of the tea shop. The air is thick with tension and there’s no telling where the chips may fall. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E89 The Best Laid Plans | 06 Aug 2022 | 02:20:48 | |
Last time on “The Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage” the party connects with notable resistance member and proprietor of Herbal Delights, Alésia. She informed them of what she knew of the Web of Fate and said that she would offer aid to the party in what they were planning. Arguile, Shanks, and Salix met with Iggy, Lady Kree, and a familiar Aarakocra, Lenore. After tense negotiations and information gathering they reconvened at the tea shop. Meanwhile, Glad, Zechs, and Galahad go to a safe house and do their best to recover from that morning’s fight. The group seems to be planning to take out members of the Web of Fate one by one, and it seems that Garron is the one in their sights. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E88 Alleyways and the Underground | 30 Jul 2022 | 02:29:46 | |
After making their retreat Galahad collapses the tunnel entrance behind them. Before moving forward, the group checks in and takes stock of what just happened. During this time Scyrah goes to explore the cave up ahead and is told to report back to Arguile anything she finds. The group rests here, licks their wounds, and comes up with a plan of action. They meet back up with the resistance and Phinea who informs them of other notable members of the resistance who might be able to provide aid to the party. The group decides to visit the tea shop known as Herbal Delights and the owner Alésia. While there she divulges more information on the Web of Fate, their habits, and hangouts, and the group decides that maybe it’s best that they take them out one by one. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E87 Herbal Delights | 23 Jul 2022 | 02:47:52 | |
This fight could have gone in any direction. The Collateral party fought hard and despite their best efforts, they learned a very tough but valuable lesson. A ninth-level Mass Heal from The Judge picks up the opposing side. Immediately the tides are shifting and the team considers a tactical retreat. It’s not what they wanted, they were SO CLOSE, but alas you live to fight another day. In a series of creativity and desperation, they begin to make their way towards the opposite exit of the cave. They pick up downed members, fire spells, and strike enemies as best as they can on the way out. Galahad bamfs out his wings and grabs who he can and bolts to the cave entrance, ready to strike down a smite to cause a cave-in. It won’t buy them a lot of time, but they’ll take whatever time they can. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E86 Cavern Brawl Part 2 | 16 Jul 2022 | 02:04:22 | |
On the left side of the cave, we have: Arbane the ranger and member of the Web of Fate, Garron the fighter and member of the Web of Fate, The Judge who is a lieutenant of The Constable, joined by not just Anti Shanks, but Anti Zechs as well! On the right side of the cave, we have our Collateral Damage group currently trying to find a win in a seemingly impossible situation. A tense and stress-inducing fight is had and we’ve only just begun! Will the Collateral crew come out on top? There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E147 Antithesis | 24 Aug 2024 | 02:22:06 | |
With the siege of Drose reaching its conclusion. Most of the party helps the citizens as best as possible and regroups outside the temple. As the adrenaline leaves Hoshino, he’s shocked and heads to the Inn with Glad. The party, minus Zechs, catches each other up on what they’ve experienced and uses their shared knowledge to inform their next steps. Together, they recount the story Bound to the Void, the conversation that Gerviss had with Salix, Arguile had with Ÿbo, and any other information they’ve gathered so far. It’s decided that Arguile would likely need to speak with Fel once more and Ÿbo again after that. Salix speaks to Gerviss and he informs them that Iolan and Ÿbo are lovers. Outside of that, he didn’t have much more information to offer as he was unaware of their story. On the other hand, Zechs decides to head back to the Scholar’s Enclave to seek information regarding the creatures that attempted to overtake the city and figure out any info regarding Eldertwine. Regrouping with the rest of the team, Zechs catches up and divulges the information he gleaned to the team. A critical few details arise… Iolan mentioned Hoshino Matsuo by his full name and said she was there to give her regards. She spoke with Arguile directly briefly and insulated that Ÿbo was not trustworthy. Together, they head over to Tozi and explain what happened based on what they saw. They also give her information about Iolan being the culprit. Tozi is grateful for their help in protecting the city and its people. She asks that the group remain in Drose for a few more days to ensure the citizens' safety in the event of another attack. The party agrees, and they again begin to disperse throughout the city. There's so much happening, and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E85 Cavern Brawl Part 1 | 09 Jul 2022 | 02:16:27 | |
With the party’s escape from prison, they briefly part ways with the prisoners and reconvene at a safe house in the city. They find a small bit of the resistance in the underground system of Invenas. Meanwhile, Salix is also in the midst of escape. Eventually, they’re reunited and the group meets Salix’s rescuer Finnea, who they are told may have much information on what they are seeking. After a late and very-needed rest from everyone, Finn manages to give the group the rundown as best as possible. They suddenly find people in a hurry leaving in the opposite direction of them. The group braces themselves for an inevitable fight. Galahad manages to use his “frightful presence” to deter the guards to stand down. Then calling Arbane and his group out for a good old-fashioned brawl. We find The Judge, anti-Shanks and anti-Zechs, with a tiefling woman in tow. Everyone takes a position as the first fight between Collateral Damage and The Web of Fate commences! There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E84 Riding High | 02 Jul 2022 | 02:39:38 | |
We find the party in the beginning stages of a prison break. As gear is being redistributed the party settles on a plan of escape. In a combined effort they used a new move called “Silent Knight” in which silence envelops Galahad, and before the enemy gets a chance to see what’s coming, it’s already over. The group dispatched wave after wave of guards while also freeing the prisoners as well. Somewhere in Invenas, Salix is starting to realize that they’re in some sort of illusionary captivity. What they’ve felt and experienced over the last several days are magically conjured to keep them here, wherever “here” is. Eventually, they find themselves suspended in what they assume to be water. As they start to come to consciousness they are greeted with the visage of a Pallid Elf that has come to their aid. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E83 ...With a Jail Break | 25 Jun 2022 | 02:24:29 | |
In what seems like an “all hope is lost” situation, the party finds themselves in different head spaces while imprisoned in Invenas. Galahad and Zechs share a vision from Melora about the days to come. With the help of their Unillum ally they are able to get an idea of to where their gear is. Plans are made for escape and Quon makes their way up and begins to get everyone’s gear into the bag of holding. Corellon pays a visit to Glad and the rest of the party. He proceeds to say that while he can not be directly involved in what they are about to do, he can offer some aid, and tells Glad to touch her robes when the time is right. He offers answers and information to the party as well which puts them at ease. They do what they can to prepare because the road that lies ahead is long, difficult, and unforgiving. The Web of Fate, Invenas, the rescue of Salix, the retrieval of the stone, and putting and end to this cult. If it were easy, they wouldn’t have been sent to do it. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E82 Patience Will Be Rewarded... | 18 Jun 2022 | 02:22:28 | |
The party is transported to the outskirts of Invenas. The city guards are on high alert and there are a lot of them. As quickly as they had a plan for entering the city they saw that plan crumble. They were not welcomed into the city as they thought they would be. Instead, they are shot at and arrested. Their crime? Espionage. It dawns on them that they were expecting the party, they just didn’t think they’d walk up to the front door. While some members of the party are more inclined to comply, that idea doesn’t resonate with the entire group. In prison, they meet Arbane, the ranger who captured Salix with the help of his displacer beasts. Pleasantries are exchanged, and immediately plans are made for escape. Galahad is told by Bahamut that “Patience will be rewarded.” He does as he did for 50 years and he meditates and accepts that things will work themselves out. He also has a vision of a 3 horned Unillum surrounded by bees. Zechs is having visions of his own. The two discuss these dreams, their situation, and what they can do next. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E81 Welcome to Invenas | 11 Jun 2022 | 02:33:32 | |
This job becomes more suspicious with every new inch the party uncovers. Lightly guarded, the locks and traps are few and far between, and the loot in here just doesn’t add up. With some creative teamwork Morz, Bosco, and Thai end up subduing almost every guard they encounter with ease. Eventually they do continue to find the Cindergems that they were sent to get. As they continue to make their way through, they continue to keep things light with their friendly competition and trying to one up the other. However, all this fun must come to an end and what has been a too good to be true job reveals its fangs. A statue of a dragon begins to move its gaze towards the party. How will they make it out of this pickle? Meanwhile, back on Sloane in the Heartwood. The Collateral Damage party is making last minute arrangements with Amina, the Arbiter. They are currently making plans and gathering supplies before heading back to Amina in the evening for passage to Invenas. Their mission: Recover The Stone of Revival and put a stop to The Web of Fate. Easy enough… Right? Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E80 A Clean Getaway? | 04 Jun 2022 | 02:28:12 | |
We find ourselves with Thai, Bosco and Morz continuing to track down the Cindergems in the Roview Gem Mines, but something isn’t adding up. Lack of guards, the treasure is more like trophies of adventurers and only a couple have been found thus far. The group makes their way further while knocking out guards, dodging traps, stuffing their pockets with gold and slipping by any curious eyes; just everyday things for a rogue. Eventually finding another gem, Morz offers a suggestion to Bosco and Thai. It’s a crazy plan, but if it works, it could just ensure their freedom. But first things first: find the rest of the gems and get the hell out of dodge… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E79 Things Aren't Adding Up | 28 May 2022 | 02:17:12 | |
Last we left off: Thai, Bosco and Morz found their way to the Roview Gem Mines on the island cluster the Elcook Isles. With some well crafted disguises and a bit of luck they're able to get their way into the main building and into the vaults, where they're trying to procure the Cindergems. The trio sneaks by, deceives or disengages any guard or trap that they come across. Finding not only heaps of gold and other coin but also coming across several rare magical items. While it's nice to line their pockets with coin and add a few items to their collection, something doesn't seem wholly right about this vault. Things get all the more real when they finally find the first of the six Cindergems. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E78 The Roview Vaults | 21 May 2022 | 02:26:34 | |
We pick up where we left Thai. More specifically, the moments leading up to his capture by the Constable. He gave himself up to keep the party safe, but knew all too well what lay ahead for him. He is brought back to the Infinity Bazaar, where he spent his youth and trained to be a thief and a killer. It’s a strange welcome home and no sooner does he return, he begins plotting his next escape. After surveying his current situation he finds himself speaking to “The Ringmaster” Olmoz who is happy to have Thai back at the bazaar. He is greeted by Olmoz and some old “friends”: Morz, a hobgoblin and Bosco, a halfling. The group is informed that they’re going on a job. Nothing like getting right down to business. They head off in pursuit of the Cindergems. While they're en route, they decide to catch up and air out any grievances. It’s briefly tense but that is pushed aside as they are shifting their focus to the task at hand. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E77 The Infinity Bazaar | 14 May 2022 | 02:35:38 | |
Salix is starting to receive visions from the Daughter of the Void. They confirm if it’s happening to anyone else, which it isn’t. This goes on for a number of days. During this time they encounter a Unillum that is seemingly wearing a dress of buzzing and slightly agitated bees. The Unillum informs them that they are here to rescue Salix. Preparations are made and more information is gathered. Meanwhile, at the Heartwood proper, Zechs and Shanks meet Amina, The Arbiter of the Heartwood. She looks just as Zechs remembers her. Some questions were answered, but even newer questions are now to be answered. They learn that Kyver is safe and traveling with a different party. She offers them relief as Nymora is indeed safe and lets them know that she can help with transportation to Invenas. We are also finally catching up with Thai’s story in this episode. What has the thief rogue Tabaxi been up to since surrendering himself to The Constable? Well, let’s find out! There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E76 Unillum | 07 May 2022 | 02:55:23 | |
We find ourselves back with Salix at dinner with the other captured sacrifices. They offer to help and exchange stories of their origins and why they would be sought after by the Web of Fate. They explain that they are a priestess or reincarnation of the Daughter of the Void and go into detail of what she looks like. Back on the airship Galahad informs the party about what the Tailor said and they start to strategize a plan of attack. In their lapse of judgement they suspect Alternate Salix is right outside the room they are discussing plans in. A brief and tense pause later, Zechs’ Hunter’s Mark drops and immediately the team searches every crevice of the ship to no avail. Alternate Salix is gone and left a very taunting message in their room. Zechs informs his parents on EVERYTHING that’s been going on with Alternate Salix and Malar and eventually make plans to send them back home to Nymora. Glad uses Sending to relay to The Journeyman all that has transpired, but the spell is not received at all. The group, suddenly worried that they were captured again, ask if she can contact Chico or Welby. She reaches out to Welby who in the most horrific pained voice says “Make it stop.” The group is at a loss of what to do and spend the next few days of their journey in quiet contemplation and preparation for what’s to come. Finally in the Heartwood proper, after using Speak With Plants again to communicate to Amina, they arrive at the base of the massive tree and begin to make their way inside to speak with her. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E146 Iolan of Drose | 17 Aug 2024 | 02:16:24 | |
The siege of Drose is fully underway, and the party is scattered across the city. The Draegloth are sources of fear and shock as they pass through Drose and its citizens. Glad heads back to the inn and lets Arguile and Salix know to send people her way for safety, rest, and healing. Arguile and Salix agree and make their way through the city, taking out many of these creatures along the way. Arguile uses his Guardian’s Rapier and Salix using their Druidic wild shape ability to get the job done. Galahad works with the city guard to eliminate the threats and uses his animated tower shield to protect the citizens. Shanks is with Dreg, clearing out enemies with his bow, Mind’s Eye, and Jrehg with a greatsword of carved bone that cleaves enemies as if paper. He wields this weapon with ease, which is impressive as it’s almost the size of Galahad. On the other side of the city, Duo helps guide citizens to safety and provides “eyes in the sky” for Zechs. Hoshino, Zechs, and conjured bears help take down some of the Draegloths and help rescue the citizens who are in the path of destruction. There is chaos throughout the city, but Collateral is doing its best to be the heroes we know them to be.
Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!
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| Collateral Damage - C1E75 The Heartwood Speaks | 30 Apr 2022 | 02:33:18 | |
In the last episode of The Medusa’s Cascade “Collateral Damage” we are introduced to “The Tailor”, the Palenguard that Arguile and Shanks informed Galahad and Zechs about. They fill Galahad up to speed on how to properly subdue Alternate Salix and get them into Palenguard custody. As this plan is being made we finally start to figure out what’s happening with “our” Salix. They are being held by a man named “Arbane” who works for Lady Sagewyng. They have caught the eye of Lady Sagewyng and her associates for quite some time and despite Salix’s hesitation towards them, their captors INSIST that they are friends and on the same side. Eventually, they meet other captives, potential sacrifices, and start to get an understanding of just how grave their situation may be. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E74 On the Subject of Salix | 23 Apr 2022 | 02:20:50 | |
The hits just keep on coming. We are given more insight into Shanks and Arguile's brief time without the party in Nymora. After a conversation with the Palengaurd known as the Tinkerer, Arguile and Shanks split off from one another. Shanks goes to the library just before closing and picks up what he believes is useful information for not just him, but the party. Arguile heads back to Zechs' parents and is eventually met by Shanks. Hearing a commotion in the distance they quickly go to check on it. To their surprise, they find that a war has indeed come to Nymora. Arguile recognizes the enormous machines piloted by soldiers… from Iwi. They are slaughtering citizens en masse, the duo informs the guards to run and get the citizens to safety. Rushing towards Zechs' home they inform his parents to pack a bag and tell them that they had to leave… NOW! Eventually making it back to Mr Big, who Arguile previously made plans to magically transport "something" to the ship where the party was. He now gets the 4 of them to transport and tells Mr. Big that if he has a place to go, he should get out of there. Now in the present Arguile, Shanks, Zechs, and Galahad are all up to speed and eventually decide to fill in Glad and Voyas about their Anti-Salix problem. They both agreed with the group that they needed to be stopped but now had to figure out how. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E73 It's Always Something | 16 Apr 2022 | 02:54:26 | |
In last week’s episode of Collateral Damage, we find Zechs has an aspect of Malar inside of him. Galahad, using Divine Sense, felt his presence within Zechs but then was pushed out of him seemingly. The party decides to make the best out yet out of the situation and just use this time on the airship to prepare for what’s to come. Back in Nymora, Shanks and Arguile come across a Palenguard who goes by the name of the "Tinkerer" who is tracking a variant version of one of the party members. Explaining the situation they surmise that it’s likely Salix and they have to get to the party immediately. They find that giant machines from Iwi have started to invade and slaughter many citizens of Nymora. They make the decision to take Zechs’ parents and bolt. The war that Mr. Brave was discussing was not just the ramblings of an old drunkard. We find Zechs’ parents, Arguile and Shanks in one of the lower levels of the airship. Shanks uses disguise self as Glad goes to find Galahad and eventually Zechs, filling them in on most of the details. They leave Duo in Zechs’ room and an alarm spell is placed. Shanks then begins to fill Galahad and Zechs about the whole situation. It’s been one really long day. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E72 Adding Wrinkles | 09 Apr 2022 | 02:33:41 | |
Goodbyes are said between the majority of the party and Zechs’ parents. Arguile and Shanks are staying behind in an attempt to catch their tail and make sure his parents are safe. Galahad is asked to retrieve a piece of the root of the Heartwood in order to get his armor fully enchanted. Shanks has another conversation with Elrin that leads to Shanks signing a contract with the Archfey. If he helps “take care of” some people on Elrin’s list, Elrin will unlock the capabilities of Shanks’ bow. Upon waking up from this chat we see his eyes are now gold, thus symbolizing his connection to his patron Elrin. Voyas, Glad, Galahad, Zechs, and Salix arrange travel to the Heartwood via airship. While the group settles in, Zechs reveals what he heard on his way to the library, and the connection between these cults, the sacrifice, and a memory of his childhood. Galahad, through Divine Sense, discovers that an aspect of Malar is within Zechs and immediately they all feel uneasy at the discovery. Meanwhile, on a stakeout, Arguile gets a history lesson from Shanks on his past, particularly Rig and the S8. As this wraps they find a suspicious person that they start to follow. Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E71 Interpreting the Winds | 02 Apr 2022 | 02:27:00 | |
The party is making the most of their time in Nymora. After some shopping, the party (minus Zechs) decides to check out the temple of The Light of Elrin. While there Arguile and Shanks are told that Arguile is one of the first “CHOSEN” by Elrin. Zechs meets a family with a similar story to Kyver. When back together at Zechs’ parents' home, they discuss what they’ve learned that day. Voyas, Galahad, and Arguile put together pieces of the tale of a hero and Arguile’s rapier. Zechs shares what he’s learned in regards to the Arbiters, the history of Sloane, and the cults that may be in relation to his situation. During dinner, they discuss what their plans are moving forward and Zechs decides to try speaking with his home. As crazy as it may seem he goes to his room and casts “Speak with Plants” and he speaks with his home a tree of the heartwood to which Amina is connected to. Amina tells him that she’s been expecting him and that solidifies the decision for the party to move forward. They will stay a few more days and leave when the next available airship is ready to go to the Heartwood proper. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E70 The Light of Elrin | 26 Mar 2022 | 02:33:46 | |
A night of well-earned sleep is had for everyone at Quil’s family home. In the morning they have breakfast and agree that they can stay for a few days to rest, gather information, and allow the family very needed time together. The group goes into town to gather things for their stay and Seti gives them a shopping list. While in town, the group splits up and does a bit of shopping at various locations. Zechs splits off on his own and goes to gather information at the library when he hears something bone-chilling and disturbing to him. He collects himself and shelves it for now. Inside he acquires lots of information on Sloane, the Arbitors, and cults of the past in Nymora. Many hours later he decides to continue venturing and find families of those whose children have come back. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E69 Underlying Threat | 19 Mar 2022 | 02:28:24 | |
After a heartfelt reunion, the party decides to let Zechs have some time with his family. His father, Rinde, takes the group to a local tavern to grab some food and catch up. Zechs’ mother Seti presses further to get more details from Zechs' story. Zechs, in turn, asks what he can about the children of Nymora, their disappearances, the Vitalis family, and more. The party decides to do some late-night shopping after dinner and pick up quite a few items to remember their time in Nymora. It is eventually decided that they would stay a few days and do what they can to figure out what happened to Kyver, Zechs and so many other children of Nymora. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E68 No Place Like Home | 12 Mar 2022 | 02:41:32 | |
The group passed their first and second tests thankfully. They are shown the location for the last trial but they are told that as they currently are, they are not ready. More information in regards to the boons that The Daughters of Creation are to give some members of the party. Discussion is made as to what the next course of action should be. It was determined that they go to Nymora so that Zechs can see his family and find some answers for him and Kyver. Once there they quickly find the location for Kyver’s family home as well as Zechs’. A tense and tearful reunion of family is had between Quil, Seti (his mother), and Rinde (his father). They catch each other up on what has transpired over this time and it is decided that they will stay with his family for the next few days. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E67 Tests of Wit, Grit and Courage | 05 Mar 2022 | 02:19:40 | |
Left there to lick their wounds, the party tries to figure out how The Constable got the drop on them. Shanks and Arguile reach out to Elrin to discern if they were tracked by magical means. Using this as a good opportunity they ask Elrin about the name Arioch. Meanwhile, a figure approaches the party. A Kalashtar named Voyas claims that the Daughter of the Flame led her there. In a vision, she saw a Goliath and two elves. Bahamut manages to relieve Galahad of any suspicion he has and they agree to let her come with them to the Grand Temple. A thick fog covers the area and they are immediately reminded of the fog that surrounded Barovia. Eventually, they come to what they think is the temple and an Unillum named Izel informs the party that they must do a number of trials in order to get to the temple. The first trial is a trial of wit. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E66 Once More Into the Fog | 26 Feb 2022 | 02:24:48 | |
The party has now tracked Salix to an abandoned shack in a clearing of the forest. The shack however is empty and doesn’t tell them much. The Tavern appears outside and the party is greeted by Glad, with news of her contact with the Daughter of the Vines and a new hairstyle in tow. A transformed Salix bursts through the doors of the Cascade and a relieved party hears their accounts of their kidnapping. They learn that this was in part due to The Constable and the party groans with the information. They rest and make a 6-day trek towards the Grand Temple. Shanks and Arguile tell the party what Elrin has informed them of and there is some protest about their involvement. Finally approaching the temple the party is greeted by a bard, who has been expecting them. Three other figures appear, one being The Constable, who informs them that he wants Thai. Memories of their first introduction to Strahd, the night they lost Irena, and before long they are pincered. Put into an impossible situation, Thai gives himself up, and in an instant, they all disappear. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E145 Destruction From Below | 10 Aug 2024 | 02:20:26 | |
We return to the battle with Xoco, Galahad, and the intruders of Drose. Upon the enemy’s defeat, Xoco makes the call to abandon her trial and realizes that Drose is under siege and needs the champion’s protection. We then pan over to Hoshino and Zechs I'm the Scholar’s Ward and enjoy themselves until a mysterious figure disrupts the history lesson, leaving Hoshino in a state of shock and Zechs uncertain of what to do. We finish with Salix and Gerviss discussing Salix’s disdain and history with Dragonkin. It is an exchange of understanding, empathy, and guidance of their newfound abilities. However, Drose is under siege and the conversation is cut short. There's so much happening, and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E65 Entrapment | 19 Feb 2022 | 02:28:27 | |
After a brief but intense encounter with some displacer beasts, the party rushes after Salix. They find themselves gathering their things and rushing towards a portal to Sloane. Once there, they track them to a shack in a clearing of the woods. While the group investigates what transpired, the tavern appears outside. Feeling a bit relieved, the party heads inside and informs The Journeyman of what happened. Glad comes down to greet the party and inform them of her conversation with her patron Corellon about the Daughters of Creation. She has a noticeable change in her appearance and recounts her visions to the party. Suddenly, a transformed and badly injured Salix appears in the tavern. Insisting that they escaped their captors and the captors who took them had ties with The Constable. The Journeyman offers them rest and time to plan and regroup before heading back out to Sloane. Rest is had, plans are made, and there is now a new quest to embark upon! There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage: C1E64 Catch and Release | 12 Feb 2022 | 03:00:47 | |
The party, now rested, makes plans to head towards Sloane. They decide that they would head around the mountains of Tarren Ridge, avoiding Antonius, to the Constables machine out by Dragonborn Valley. However, the day starts with Cereius gone, along with all his possessions. Assuring themselves that he was safe and only doing what was needed for him and his goddess, they make their way. Zechs and Galahad discuss their futures, their headspaces, their plans, and what they should do with Kyver’s lingering Orcus problem. As their watch ends they come to find that Kyver has left as well, and while not having anything to do with Orcus the group is still concerned. They push through and hope that he will be safe and return to them. The next night is also filled with lots of tension and unease as the party begins their watches. Shanks and Arguile have a very heated conversation with Elrin after he shares some bombshell revelations with them. They come out of their conversation to find a displacer beast heading for Salix. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||
| Collateral Damage - C1E63 And Then There Were None | 05 Feb 2022 | 02:49:28 | |
Galahad confronts his mentor Antonius about his vengeful path. The slaughtered Goliaths have now become zombies that have begun to pursue the party tirelessly. Chase ensues and a sleep-deprived party can’t seem to catch a break. Run, rest, fight, and repeat. The party is exhausted and growing desperate. Options are weighed out as they try to plan out their next steps. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com | |||