While waiting to learn what became of the official documents that gave Orik full control of the Holy Forge Company, Rumble Squad seek out Luven’s penpal Vel and learn more about the goings on in Rumnaheim. Twitter:@RulesAsWritten Email: dm@dndraw.com Discord: Chat with us! “Heroic Age” by Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY Thank you to Tabletop Audio for…

The party begins the journey towards Alaybel as they prepare for the heist of a powerful object. Meanwhile, they each get an opportunity to speak with their imprisoned psionic assassin as she tries to find the weaknesses in the group. Twitter:@RulesAsWritten Email: dm@dndraw.com Discord: Chat with us! Thank you to Tabletop Audio for the music from …

As the party finishes their shopping and gets some rest before the long road to Rumnaheim, the magic that first brought them out of the Rugorim looks to be active again. Twitter:@RulesAsWritten Email: dm@dndraw.com Discord: Chat with us! “Heroic Age” by Kevin MacLeod License: CC BY Thank you to Tabletop Audio for providing music for this episode. M…

With a dangerous mystic assassin aboard the ship the party has a limited window to interrogate her before things could take a turn for the worse. Hey everyone, just wanted to give you a heads up, going forward we will be releasing episodes once a month for the time being as we try and catch back up to everyday life. Thank you all for your support d…

The party continue to enjoy their downtime as Dahlia searches for interesting trinkets, Orik visits his childhood home, and Luven gets the chance to catch up on his many letters. Luven does learn some information from some penpals that does have him concerned. Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serving as producer on th…

The party must avoid the guards if they are to escape the city with the information they need. Unfortunately, due to the time constraints of the charm spell, they will need to split the party to gather the information they will need in order to stop the plans of the Whispered Ones in Solana. Hey everyone, just wanted to give you a heads up, going f…

The party finds themselves with some time on their hands as they are now back in one of the four major kingdoms of Nabresal. Time to make some deals and have a party. Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serving as producer on this episode! Want access to behind the scenes content, unreleased outtakes, and adding to the s…

Akiva and the Spirit of Song continue to run through the catacombs beneath the city of Holimion, avoiding guards and an assassin. Meanwhile Belinda and Scriv try to beat everyone else in getting to Akiva before their friend gets arrested, or worse. Hey everyone, just wanted to give you a heads up, going forward we will be releasing episodes once a …

As the battle against the Darakhul comes to a close, the party say their goodbyes to Krognar before beginning some much-desired downtime and making some deals. This episode has a special guest: Jeremy Kleinhans, dungeon master of the Midnight Kingdoms podcast! Look for Midnight Kingdoms everywhere podcasts are found. Website/Blog: midnightkingdoms.…

The performance reaches a crescendo but Akiva finds himself as an accomplice to a terrible crime. While Belinda and Scriv try to piece things together, Akiva chooses to put his trust in the Spirit of Song. Hey everyone, just wanted to give you a heads up, going forward we will be releasing episodes once a month for the time being as we try and catc…

Continuing their investigation of the missing dwarves in Vunrihm, the party, with the aid of Krognar One-Horn, must now deal with what appears to be a gang of Darakhul! This episode has a special guest: Jeremy Kleinhans, dungeon master of the Midnight Kingdoms podcast! Look for Midnight Kingdoms everywhere podcasts are found. Website/Blog: midnight…

The party have a brief conversation with a Thoven fan before receiving a letter from Nissa. After settling for the evening, they plan a relaxing night out to the House of Lights to take in a show and maybe learn more about the Spirit of Song. Hey everyone, just wanted to give you a heads up, going forward we will be releasing episodes once a month …

Following the lead of Krognar On-Horn, the party heads down to the Undercity of Vunrihm in order to discover the location of several reported missing people. This episode has a special guest: Jeremy Kleinhans, dungeon master of the Midnight Kingdoms podcast! Look for Midnight Kingdoms everywhere podcasts are found. Website/Blog: midnightkingdoms.co…

Belinda and Scriv dive into research as they learn more about theories as to the god’s disappearances and the Zummyar Dynasty. Akiva meanwhile meets a local performer and learns a little more about what it’s like to perform on stage while theorizing as to who this mysterious Spirit of Song could be. Hey everyone, just wanted to give you a heads up,…

Soon after returning to Orik’s hometown, Rumble Squad encounters a new ally and a new mystery. Why are the townsfolk claiming that their loved ones have been replaced by imposters? Rumble Squad is on the case! This episode has a special guest: Jeremy Kleinhans, dungeon master of the Midnight Kingdoms podcast! Look for Midnight Kingdoms everywhere p…

The party has arrived in the capital city of Solana, Holimion where Belinda and Scriv get to continue their research into the missing deities and the Zummyar Empire while Akiva gets distracted by a new pet and Nissa heads off on a personal mission. Hey everyone, just wanted to give you a heads up, going forward we will be releasing episodes once a …

Hey everyone, We just wanted to inform you that due to some health issues that have come up, we will be taking a hiatus from the podcast throughout December and most likely throughout January. As of right now our intention is to return to releasing content in February of next year. We will be pausing our Patreon pledges for December and January sin…

With the Lightning Cat defeated, the party turns their attention to the Illusionist Thar, before returning to Isenthias. As they return to see some old friends and continue their crafting, something is stirring in a far-off land... Hiatus We wanted to announce that we will be taking a hiatus from the podcast for the remainder of October and through…

With the Githyanki raiders held off, the party discuss Scriv’s actions during the battle and check in on how he feels having killed someone. Following the discussion, the party still has a githyanki prisoner with them and needs to figure out what they might know. Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serving as producer on…

Traveling in style the party enjoys a little bit of relaxation as they travel the skies of the high elven kingdom of Solana. It isn’t long however till the party learns that they are not the only ones who are traveling amongst the clouds. Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serving as producer on this episode! Want acces…

We answer your questions and bring you up to speed one the first part of Arc 2 for both the Sharpened Quill and Rumble Squad parties! Tony, Nick, Chris, and Adam talk about their thoughts on the mystic class, what secrets are the party members keeping (even from themselves!), and share some of our favorite moments in Arc 2 so far. Special thanks to…

With the fires put out the party turns their attention to the start of the flames and this mysterious angelic savior of Isenthias. Meeting back up with a few old friends the group learn of a strange and mystical entity from a gnome child. Will the party be prepared to face, the Lightning Cat? Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Rein…

Having completed the trials of the Temple of the Prime, the party plans their next journey; to a magic shop! With more to research and learn they make plans to head off to the capital city of Solana and decide to take a trip with some style. Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serving as producer on this episode! Want ac…

The party faces the final trail in the Temple of the Prime before entering the final chamber. What awaits them here are not only some of the answers that they have been searching for but a being who is as old as the temple itself. Hey, everyone! What questions do you have for our cast and DM? We have another Mailbag recording coming up this Thursda…

The party engaged in the trials of the Temple of the Prime. What sort of surprises await the party as they step into the first challenge? The challenge of Arkon! Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serving as producer on this episode! Want access to behind-the-scenes content, unreleased outtakes, and adding to the story?…

Now that Darvin is head of the Nathandem household what will become of his father Favian? Join in and learn how Favian feels about this change of power and even what he did to become head of the household in the first place. Want access to behind-the-scenes content, unreleased outtakes, and adding to the story? We would be thrilled if you support u…

Rumble Squad gets the chance to relax after their trip to the Plane of Elemental Earth before they notice dark smoke in the distance. As they rush headlong towards Isenthias, what will they find when they arrive? Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serving as producer on this episode! Want access to behind-the-scenes con…

The party embarks on their next journey as they leave Orinthal and the Vremor Empire entirely to try to the land of Solana on their quest to learn more about what happened to the gods. With the help of Thoven Arborshade, the party travel to Ashmalin to try and find a site known as the Temple of the Prime. Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Chr…

The party sits down and goes over all of the information they were able to acquire from the Library of Tenebrus with the famous Thoven Arborshade. While Belinda and Scriv report to General Walsingham, Akiva prepares for one more performance before the newly formed Sharpened Quill heads off on their next adventure! Special thanks to our Patreon Supp…

This week we will be going into the story of Oliver Ashglade, better known as the cleric pirate, Zouless. Listen in as he writes down the events that lead to him finding the Amulet of Tenebrus and the dangers that he faced along the way. Want access to behind-the-scenes content, unreleased outtakes, and adding to the story? We would be thrilled if …

The final challenge of Zaratan awaits and the party can finally obtain the Soul of the Earth. Though the party has done well, their meeting with the Elder Elemental of Earth may not be everything that they expect though wisdom and some warnings are imparted on the party before their excursion into the Plane of Earth is completed. Special thanks to …

While Belinda and Scriv secure a new contact and potential employee, Akiva and Nissa set the stage for a Bard Off. As the Ball finally comes to a close, the party get a chance to see the fruits of their labor and make great strides for their new company, Sharpened Quill! Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serving as pro…

With the party successful in helping Darvin through their multi-prong approach, they continue to try and make a name for themselves by helping various important figures achieve goals throughout the Ball. Though as the party begins to come to a close, could an important figure make a quiet appearance? Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christop…

This week we will be going into the story of Boulder, Earthen Guardian of the Rugorim. Listen in as he sits peacefully with Rumble Squad’s mascot Anvil and tells the story of when he first met the Elder Elemental Zaratan and his journey in becoming a guardian of the Rugorim. Want access to behind-the-scenes content, unreleased outtakes, and adding …

After a confrontation with several earth elementals, Rumble Squad begins the Challenges of Zaratan. As the team begins the process of collecting the elements of the Soul Forge, will they be strong enough to handle what the Plane of Earth has to throw at them? Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serving as producer on thi…

The case of the mangled marzipan, Favian’s secret dealings, and a meeting with the Queen! Sharpened Quill continue with their investigations and work diligently in order to aid Darvin in his bid to become head of the Nathandem household. Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serving as producer on this episode! Want access…

The party begins! As Sharpened Quill schmoozes with the various guests at the ball, they eat, meet with important figures, and begin to get their new company out there. Darvin meanwhile approaches the party for aid and lets them in on a shameful event from his past. Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serving as producer…

As the party makes their final preparations and gets some snazzy new haircuts, Scriv decides to pay Bai a visit to try and make sense of all the party has learned from the books they took from the library of Tenebrus. Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serving as producer on this episode! Want access to behind-the-scene…

This week we will be going into the story of the Dawn Herald, Darvin Nathandem, Royal Cleric of the Vremor Empire, and Vanquisher of Tenebrus. Listen in as Darvin recounts important aspects of his life which led him to the point where he would take a team to the Abyss in order to help defeat the demon lord of undeath! Special thanks to our Patreon …

Rumble Squad finishes their preparations as they travel to the elemental plane of earth. With new equipment and skills, they prepare to face the first challenge in the materials needed to construct the weapon of Jaddumin, the Soul Forge. Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serving as producer on this episode! Want access…

With the business just getting off the ground, Sharpened Quill tries to learn what happened to their old friend Xalvador before continuing their preparations for the Ball. Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serving as producer on this episode! Want access to behind-the-scenes content, unreleased outtakes, and adding to …

Arc 2 has arrived and Serviceable Plots will go by a new name! Fresh off of their victory in the Abyss the party prepares for some much-deserved downtime as they decide to start their own official business, Sharpened Quill. Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serving as producer on this episode! Want access to behind-the…

Arc 2 has begun! Rumble Squad spent some well-deserved time on Boulder’s lands recovering from the battle with the Fortune Born while crafting new and useful items for their future adventures. Also introducing Rachael’s new character to the group of Rumble Squad, Dahlia Restarick! Special thanks to our Patreon Supporter Christopher Reinert for serv…

Hey everyone! Here’s a couple of announcements to help fill you in on events between Arc 1 and 2 of our two campaigns as well as a recap of what happened in both groups. We will be bringing you arc 2 very soon but in the meantime, we hope you enjoy listening in to what happened to our adventurers during the course of Arc 1. Spoilers ahead! Special …

The party faces the consequences of their actions over the past few days as they are brought before the King of Orinthal! Stay tuned for after the episode for the epilogue for each of the characters as they discuss what they would like to do following the events of the campaign. Welcome to Orinthal Redux! We are re-releasing our original short seri…

Are you a fan of mysterious mental powers? If so, you might be interested in playing a mystic in DnD 5e. But what happened to the mystic class from previous editions? We are joined by Jacky, Death by Mage, to continue to discuss what happened with the Unearthed Arcana playtest for the class, why we wanted to see more, and some ideas he had for how …

This is it, the final confrontation with Ralayan as the party fights this undead aberration and helps to decide the fate of Orinthal! Welcome to Orinthal Redux! We are re-releasing our original short series, Orinthal, with new editing and music. Three years ago, we started our podcast with this actual play with no idea of where it would lead. Takin…

Are you a fan of mysterious mental powers? If so, you might be interested in playing a mystic in DnD 5e. But what happened to the mystic class from previous editions? We are joined by Jacky, Death by Mage, to discuss what happened with the Unearthed Arcana playtest material and why we wanted to see more from this class. Death by Mage Our friend, Ja…

The party rest after a very long day before beginning their infiltration into the Regent's Seat District. As they face the new day they steel themselves to go up against Ralayan for the fate of Orinthal. Welcome to Orinthal Redux! We are re-releasing our original short series, Orinthal, with new editing and music. Three years ago, we started our po…

As the party finish their fight in the Waterways, they take time to recover and try and discern what they know about the plans of the Whispered Ones. With time running out the party go to a safe place to recover before the final confrontation can begin. Welcome to Orinthal Redux! We are re-releasing our original short series, Orinthal, with new edi…