Input: Oh! We got the fleet! I'm so dehydrated! I know. When we come back from the break, we're going to uh... rewind a little bit in time. (gasps) Oh no! (rewinding tape) To pick up in Vasselheim from the perspective of Fiona, Aria, Borlan, and Gwen as they leave to search for the rest of their troop-- (gasp) Oh my god. -- before this assault. Oh my god! Oh! So we'll see you guys here in a few minutes. (excited shouting) These are the times in which legends are born or slain. Our gods are back. I believe in all of us. So let's get it done. You battle against gods. They will not rest until you are on your knees. (mysterious music) Everyone, get ready! Second Dragon! Your battle is already lost. The future is frightening. It's a future which hasn't yet been written. Vox Machina, your world will be destroyed. This can't be happening. If we want to save it, we have to go to... Hell. Buckle the fuck up. Road trip! We shouldn't be here. Won't be needing jackets. To pull this off we're gonna need all kinds of miracles. What is that thing? Hold him off as long as you can! Vox Machina shall burn! That's a big problem! And I'm an even bigger one! -Ready? -No, but do it anyway! I'm ready to die for the people I love. We have to believe it's going to be alright. And if it isn't... No! ...then nothing matters. Vox Machina, you are now bound for eternity. They got some plush chairs in this bitch. It's okay to be scared. We can face anything if we're together. Oy! You think you can catch us, dingle dick? Maybe don't mock the murder man? Oh, hi. Sorry, I must've nodded off for a moment. As you may have heard, we're just getting started with tons of new content, and of course our Daggerheart Critmas Live show, on December 7th in Not-Quite-Philadelphia. It's just over the bridge in Jersey. But it's been a lot of work, and honestly, it can be exhausting. But, you know, with 2025 and our 10 year anniversary just around the corner, we're not planning on slowing down. Oh no. In fact, we are just getting- Things are heating up. No, no. That's not what we're saying. Things are heating up. You wanted live shows, and you're getting live shows, starting this April with a live show in, drum roll please. No, I'm not- Don't care. Chicago. That's right. We're returning to the Windy City for a very special event, where you, the audience, gets to choose whom your adventurers are. Selecting from your favorite campaigns: one, two, and three. So mark your calendars, because it all goes down Thursday, April 10th, 2025 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Illinois. Things are just- Getting started. Heating up. The adventure continues. You heard me correctly. You're probably wondering why I'm upside down. Well, it's because I'm training. Training for an adventure down under! (grunts) That's right, Australia. We heard your requests, we've seen your fan videos, and we're taking the gang abroad with not just one, but two Australian shows this summer. Or is that your winter? I don't know how your country works. But what I do know is, we're coming to your neck of the woods on Thursday, June 19th, 2025 at the ICC Sydney Theater in... Sydney And then Wednesday, June 25th

Output:
- The group rewound time to Vasselheim to follow Fiona, Aria, Borlan, and Gwen as they departed to find their missing troops.
- A dramatic confrontation occurred involving gods and a second dragon, leading to a declaration that Vox Machina was bound for eternity.
- Dorian and Marcus announced the upcoming Daggerheart Critmas Live show scheduled for December 7th in Not-Quite-Philadelphia.
- Plans were made for a live event in Chicago on April 10th, 2025, where the audience would select their own adventurers.
- The team confirmed two Australian shows for the summer, with the first set to take place at the ICC Sydney Theater on June 19th, 2025.
- Borlan explained he was upside down because he was training for the upcoming adventure in Australia.


Input: Heating up. The adventure continues. You heard me correctly. You're probably wondering why I'm upside down. Well, it's because I'm training. Training for an adventure down under! (grunts) That's right, Australia. We heard your requests, we've seen your fan videos, and we're taking the gang abroad with not just one, but two Australian shows this summer. Or is that your winter? I don't know how your country works. But what I do know is, we're coming to your neck of the woods on Thursday, June 19th, 2025 at the ICC Sydney Theater in... Sydney. And then Wednesday, June 25th at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne. Think of these shows like a double header, which is like a hockey term. Uh, the DM's cooking up an adventure where two of our main campaign parties cross paths in a pair of entirely separate, but narratively connected one shots. Watching. Tickets for both shows are available down under me, right there. So slip another shrimp on the barbie, because- Dorian: We should probably stop with the Australian stereotypes. Marcus: I'm sorry, I think they call them prawns. Borlan: Oh, slip another, anyway. I have no idea how Australia works, but I have a few months to figure it out, as do all of you. Because after we tour Australia, guess what? Dorian: We're just Marcus: Heating up Borlan: The adventure begins. Gwen: The hits just keep on rolling. Dorian: No, you guys can't all make up new catchphrases. Gwen: Oh, yes, we can. Because the Critical Role cast will be rolling into Indiana on August 2nd, 2025 at the Fishers Event Center, just outside of Indianapolis. As you may have heard, Daggerheart will be releasing early next year, and this will be our first one shot set in the world of Exandria, utilizing Daggerheart as our game system. So get planning, 'cause 2025 doesn't end in August, which means the hits just keep... Aria: We're just getting started. No, we did that one already. Can we go again? Gwen: Oh shit, yeah. Which means the hits just keep on... Aria: 'Cause these dogs are off the leash. That works, right? Someone let these dogs out, and we're barking our way to the Big Apple in October. We're coming to Radio City Music Hall New York, New York, on October 7th. It's the final stop on our massive, globe-spanning 10-year anniversary live show tour. And what's the Radio City Music Hall show gonna be about, you ask? Well, remember when Dorian proposed at the London Live show? and Arthur was like, "Yes, I will." Well, you're all invited to the wedding of the century. Move over Royals, there's a new power marriage going down. Five brand new live shows. And we still have tickets left for the upcoming Daggerheart Christmas show. Critmas show, in Camden, just outside of Philly. Critmas. That's six live shows around the globe, all in the next 12 months. And a lot of these will also include appearances by your friendly neighborhood CR cast. Dorian: That's us. (laughs) Aria: At conventions like C2E2 and the New York Comic-Con. The New York Comic-Con. Stay tuned for more information about that later. 2025 is gonna be the biggest Critical year yet. And as always, Beacon members get early access to tickets. So strap in and strap on because... Aria: The dogs are Borlan: The adventure Gwen: The hits keep Marcus: We're just Marcus: Heating up! Dorian: We're just getting started. Aria: These dogs are off Gwen: The hits just keep Borlan: The adventure begins Dorian: We're just getting started. Marcus: Things are heating

Output:
- Borlan announced an upcoming tour of Australia featuring two live shows in Sydney and Melbourne, where the DM would connect two separate campaign parties in narratively linked one-shots.
- Dorian and Marcus briefly interrupted the Australian stereotypes, with Marcus correcting that "shrimp" are called "prawns" in Australia.
- The cast revealed a stop in Indiana for August 2nd, 2025, which would serve as the first one-shot utilizing the new Daggerheart game system in the world of Exandria.
- Aria and Gwen struggled to create a new catchphrase before announcing a final tour stop at Radio City Music Hall in New York on October 7th.
- The announcement included an invitation to the wedding of Dorian and Arthur, which was proposed during a previous London show, and confirmed a Critmas show in Camden.
- The group confirmed that Beacon members would receive early ticket access for these six upcoming live shows and potential appearances at conventions like C2E2 and New York Comic-Con.


Input: neighborhood CR cast. That's us. uh uh Aria: At conventions like C2E2 and the New York Comic-con. The New York Comik-con. Stay tuned for more information about that later. 2025 is gonna be the biggest Critic year yet. And as always, Beacon members get early access to tickets. So strap in and strap on because... Aria: The dogs are Borlan: The adventure Gwen: The hits keep Marcus: We're just Marcus: Heating up! Dorian: We're just getting started. Aria: These dogs are off Gwen: The hits just keep Borlan: The adventure begins Dorian: We're just getting started. Marcus: Things are heating up Dorian: You guys. It has begin. thank you (bright music) (cheerful holiday music) NARRATOR M: We're here to tell you about the cosmos of Midst. NARRATOR S: A vast realm with glittering skies above, and spooky fathoms below, full of strange worlds and surreal potential. NARRATOR X: What's out there? M: What does it all mean? A supernatural ship and its remarkable crew. S: Capable of traversing the highest heights, the deepest depths, the beginning and end of the cosmos. M: We'll venture to fantastic worlds and hidden wonders within the far reaches of the known universe. X: Confronting transformative realizations at the very edges of reality and maybe even within their very selves. S: And we'll be there, too, narrating and stuff. M: We're the narrators. It's what we do. X: Will you join us? S: You can listen to new episodes of UNEND every Wednesday, anywhere you stream podcasts or through the Midst Podcast Youtube channel. M: And if you want to receive early, ad-free access to episodes and lore-expanding bonus content, join Beacon at Beacon.tv, beacome a Fold member on Midst.co, or subscribe through Spotify or Apple podcasts. watching (festival music) Hey Critters! Aria Kaelen here to guide you through what's new in the Critical Role shop. It's so cute, I can't handle it. Style should never be a dump stat, darling. Check it out. Look. It has pockets. Ooo so comfy cozy. Go ahead, darling. Treat yourself. I mean the Traveler always says, impulse purchases are a good decision. (gasp) Could anything be more perfect? This is a lot of stuff, you guys. We have so many cool things right now. And hey if you want, you could head over to the Critical Role shop right now. (mischievous music) (typewriter clacking) (peaceful music) Julian: Move the rook to B6. Dorian: Okay, see if that opens it. Aria: I'm trying it. uh uh (gasp) (cheering) Dorian: Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay. Wait, it's blank. There's nothing in here. What the hell? Marcus: The phonograph said that the answer would be in the journal. Julian: Oh, maybe we missed something, like some clue we're not thinking of! Aria: Ah, we only have four minutes left! Dorian: Okay, okay, think. Marcus: Okay. The song said, "Look to the beacon." Look to the-- Dorian: Right. Beacon. Light. Dorian and Aria: (gasp) The lightroom! Aria: Get it out. Dorian: Okay. Marcus: Oh, uh! Dorian: Uh-huh. Marcus: The cryptex! Aria and Dorian: (scream) Marcus: The key is in the cryptex! Aria and Dorian: We know! Aria: So if every other letter-- Dorian: Times two. Aria: -- is the combination-- Julian: Did you say times? Times, like a clock. It's in the clock! But how do you open it? Aria: (uncertain noise) Dorian: Okay. What is it? Aria: Okay, it's six. Dorian: Okay. Aria: Two. Four. Dorian: Yeah. Julian: 624? It's 6:24! Aria: Uh. Zero. [unlocking] Dorian: (gasp) Aria and Dorian: (excited noise) Marcus: Guys, guys, I think I found it! Julian: But it's

Output:
* The group discussed upcoming conventions and the Critical Role shop while Aria guided viewers through new merchandise.
* Julian instructed the team to move a rook to B6, prompting Dorian and Aria to investigate the resulting mechanism.
* Upon finding the space blank, the characters realized they needed to look to the beacon for a clue.
* The team identified the lightroom as the solution and located a cryptex containing the key.
* After analyzing the combination "times two" and the clock reference, they successfully entered the code 6:24 to unlock the device.
* Marcus announced that he had found the item, though Julian noted the situation was incomplete.


Input: uh! Uh-huh. The cryptex! Aria and Dorian: (scream) The key is in the cryptex! We know! So if every other letter-- Times two. -- is the combination-- Did you say times? Times, like a clock. It's in the clock! But how do you open it? (uncertain noise) Okay. What is it? Okay, it's six. Two. Four. Yeah. 624? It's 6:24! Uh. Zero. [unlocking] (gasp) (excited noise) Guys, guys, I think I found it! But it's not opening! So how do you unlock this? That's not the cryptex. This is a cryptex. Wait, I think if I push my fingers into... No, that's not working. We just need the code word. What's a six-letter code? I think it's jammed! Arlo said that in order to find the answer we need, we have to look to the beacon. Uh-huh. Right. But Colonel Popcorn's telegram says-- (grunts) "Be Aware -(STOP)- "Exciting New -(STOP)- "Amazing -(STOP)- "Critical Role Content "Available at Beacon.tv. -(STOP)- "Oh my god. "No Idea How to Finish this Fake Telegram -(STOP)-" Reveal your secrets to me! Can either of you help me, help me with the-- That's not a cryptex! I am very aware. Okay. What about this? Huh? Um, it says, "Try using Beacon." (shattering) Hey, Julian. Could you help with the-- Not now, dude, I'm trying to save us! We've only got 90 seconds left! (shrieks) "10% off merchandise. "Members-only Discord. "Exclusive new series." Is that a clue? I don't know, it just feels too obvious, like something that a lazy writer would try and shoehorn into a script. (shrieks) Well, that would also explain this. I know. That's useless. Literally no one says "literally" anymore. Exactly. We're running out of time, people! Come on! Uh. Okay, we just need a six-letter word that unlocks this artifact and also unlocks amazing content! Also, would it kill you to try to help us, Nadia? What do you think I'm doing? While you all are busy sucking eggs in La La Land, I was making an improvised munitions charge that'll blow this door off with minimal loss of life and hearing. You don't explode a door, Nadia! That's not how an escape room works! Oh, really? Because that is literally what this is, an escape room. She just said "literally." "Literally." 30 seconds! Help! It's again! Fire in the hole! (scream) [lever slams] [alarm buzzes] [door clacks] Hey, guys. Uh, good job or not, I guess. Tried your best. Did we do it? Did we escape? No. No, no, you didn't. Oh, so close. It was the stupid cryptex. The code word was too hard. It was impossible! Was it? Yeah! What was the name of the detective? Detective Beacon. Yeah, it was Beacon. Yeah? And where did the murder take place? Beacon Street. Yeah, yeah. And what was the name of the law firm that hired Detective Beacon to exonerate the Beacon State graduate from the murder on Beacon Street? Beacon, Beacon, and Associates. And Associates. So what was the code word? It's Beacon! It's Beacon! Oh. Yep, see? Here's

Output:
*   The group struggled to solve a cryptex puzzle, attempting various number combinations like 624 and 6:24 before realizing the solution required a six-letter code word.
*   They examined a fake telegram and merchandise clues, eventually finding a hint that suggested using the word "Beacon" to unlock the device.
*   Nadia attempted to blow the door off with an improvised munitions charge, while Julian tried to save them from the 90-second timer.
*   After the door opened, Kyle revealed that they had failed to escape because the correct code word was "Beacon," derived from the detective's name, the street, and the law firm.
*   The participants realized the puzzle was designed around the repeated use of the word "Beacon" throughout the clues.
*   The group expressed frustration over the difficulty of the code word and the failure to escape the room within the time limit.


Input: The code word was too hard. It was impossible! Was it? Yeah! What was the name of the detective? Detective Beacon. Yeah, it was Beacon. Yeah? And where did the murder take place? Beacon Street. Yeah, yeah. And what was the name of the law firm that hired Detective Beacon to exonerate the Beacon State graduate from the murder on Beacon Street? Beacon, Beacon, and Associates. And Associates. So what was the code word? It's Beacon! It's Beacon! Oh. Yep, see? Here's the room key and here is all the cool new info about Beacon, our new membership program that offers discounts, early access to the Critical Role podcast, and new content like "Critical Role Abridged" and "Re-Slayer's Take," along with exclusive content like "Fireside Chats," "The Crit Role Cooldown," and many more to come. So how do you get into the clock? You don't! That's just a clock! Kyle. What... I have a problem. What did you do? Those weren't even here for the escape room. Where did you even get those? Uh, uh, thank you. Watching. Hello Bees, it's me again. Look to the Beacon, my old friend. Welcome back. Just have a few things. Sorry, I was-- I was in the middle of trying to pick up a few things from the store. Um, amazing. Anyway. Incredible. Got to rewatch that movie now. Oh yeah, we should. It's so good. It's so good. Meanwhile-- Oh boy. -- a little time before the events we left on Ruidus but a moment ago, in Vasselheim, after the plot had been set into motion, after Bells Hells had gone to stop this meeting of the Unseelie and the Ruby Vanguard, Fiona, with the knowledge of what her and Vox Machina represented on the coming assault of the Malleus Key, set out to gather the rest of her troop. So, here in Vasselheim, gathering your thoughts, Fiona, what are you doing? I have bees on my face. You do. It's thematic. It looks like popcorn. Right? Little pieces of popcorn. Well, after spending so many late nights writing so many damn titles for people-- I'm glad that that's done. It took all your energy. It took so much energy, and now I can focus on the plan. What time is it? Time of day? What time of day do you want it to be when you begin to set out on this endeavor? I feel like I would take some late night some late night door knocks. Okay. No time to waste. Fair enough. So then-- Also the days are so busy, it's so hard to get anything done or to have a conversation in the day, so. That's valid. No one will bug me if we go and try and have a conversation if it's at night because everyone's off the clock. Fair, so-- Post all the meetings with the rest of the Exandrian alliance beginning to scatter to prepare their forces for a very eminent assault. I think I would go and try and find Clara first. All right. Well, you know where

Output:
- The group successfully identified the code word "Beacon" and discussed the associated law firm and murder location.
- Kyle presented information about a new membership program while the group questioned the mechanics of a clock.
- Marcus interrupted the session to report a problem regarding items not intended for the escape room.
- The host apologized for a delay caused by store errands before transitioning to a story set in Vasselheim.
- Dorian's character, Fiona, decided to wait until nighttime to gather forces and find Clara to avoid daytime distractions.
- The group agreed that the Exandrian alliance was scattering to prepare for an imminent assault.


Input: So then, the days are so busy, it's so hard to get anything done or to have a conversation in the day, so. That's valid. No one will bug me if we go and try and have a conversation if it's at night because everyone's off the clock. Fair, so. Thank you. Post all the meetings with the rest of the Exandrian alliance beginning to scatter to prepare their forces for a very eminent assault. I think I would go and try and find Clara first. All right. Well, you know where her chambers are here in Vasselheim. As staying here with any of the various guest quarters that are set for diplomatic dignitaries and such. There's, not too far from the Platinum Sanctuary, a number of these abodes that are both well-guarded and well-furnished. As you head through the interior torch and magical candlelit hallways, you come to the outside of her bed chamber and knock on the door. Uh, are you awake? Of course, darling. Can I come in? Enter. Well, that was a lot. Yeah. Yes, it was. I think we're going to have to get the gang back together. Of course we are. Sounds exciting. Been a while since we've gone on adventures. I know. Honestly, I kind of got the itch. Me too. I've got a lot of rage that I feel like I could really work out on the heads of-- As do I. Ruidians. We're going to get him back. Do you really think so? I do. I refuse to believe he'll be stuck there forever. Oh. I wasn't expecting to get emotional. It's not even that I want him back. I just don't want him-- There. It's not fair. Not after everything. None of it is, darling. But we'll make it right, for him. I've accepted for 30 years that he's somewhere else and not coming back. It's like twisting a dagger right in my ribs. Did you really see him? Yes. How did he look? Did he look the same? Did he look older? No. He looked the same as that day that he walked through that portal. Maybe more, you know, Matron-y, I guess. But he always looked good in black. Wretched bitch. I know. I don't-- I almost don't want to have hope. Fiona, darling-- It's too painful. We can't ever lose hope. We need to get the others and gather the rest of the forces, because this fight might be the biggest we've ever seen. Oh, I've been trying to keep such a strong face for so long. You're doing wonderful. A real leader. Just trying to keep up with you. It's good to-- I feel like I don't have to hide as much, just even for this moment. Must be all the airships. I told them they should go ahead and push off. So they'll be heading to Marquet. Oh, I saw Gwen earlier. Heading into a bar? Mm-hmm. Borlan would probably be with him. Yeah, I think so. Start there. Yeah. Then, Elias will jump at the chance. You think? He seems grumpy.

Output:
- Dorian and the DM discussed the difficulty of finding time to converse during the day and agreed to meet at night to avoid interruptions.
- Dorian traveled through the torch-lit hallways of Vasselheim to knock on the door of Clara's guest chamber near the Platinum Sanctuary.
- Upon entering, Dorian spoke with Aria about reuniting the gang to fight Ruidians and to save someone held captive by a Matron.
- Dorian revealed he had seen the captive who looked unchanged, while Aria expressed her refusal to lose hope and her desire to fight.
- The pair discussed the upcoming massive assault and the deployment of forces to Marquet, noting that Gwen and Borlan were likely at a bar.
- Aria suggested that Elias would be eager to join the effort, though she noted he currently seemed grumpy.


Input: Just trying to keep up with you. (laughs) It's good to-- I feel like I don't have to hide as much, just even for this moment. uh, [engine rumbling] Must be all the airships. I told them they should go ahead and push off. So they'll be heading to Marquet. Oh, I saw Gwen earlier. Heading into a bar? Mm-hmm. Borlan would probably be with him. Yeah, I think so. Start there. Yeah. Then, Elias will jump at the chance. You think? He seems grumpy, but I think he's tired of staying at home. How is he? Grumpy! (laughs) But once you get him out, I think he'll be wonderful. Good. Have you heard from Kaelen? No. Me neither. We'll have to find him. I've tried to reach out from time to time and can't get through. Well, I'm assuming that that's on purpose. He could be on a three week bender in his mansion for all we know. (sighs) Start where we can. To the bar. All right. Let me just-- Get a jacket. Oh, yes. It's been cold. Ugh, this-- Bees. I walked through bees earlier and-- (laughs) Why are they stuck to you though? I don't know. (laughs) Tempest shit. Tempest shit. Walked through that Wildmother garden with that other group and, ugh. Okay. You really think they'll be able to pull this off? You know, I think back to when there was very little faith in us and how annoying that was. So, I try not to be hypocritical. Those names though, Fiona. Thank you. Was it okay? I was just-- They sounded so powerful. I saw their chests raise up as you said the names. I really think you did them a service. It's not just them either I had to come up with. Like Xandis, that guy, I've said three words to him. Then all these other people, just to try and get Vasselheim to respect them. (laughs) (sighs) It's so ridiculous. All right. Stupid titles. (sighs) Ugh. Got to respect the old guard though, I guess. Hmm, yes. Vasselheim. So much respect. Let's go. All right. Honestly, I could use a beer. Okay. It doesn't take too long to find the exterior of the Cluttered Cloister, one of the local taverns of Vasselheim that allows members of the clergy to come and drink non-alcoholic drinks while serving many to those who aren't and often serving some to those who aren't supposed to. (laughs) But entering the inside of the tavern, you can already hear the music kicking off of a jovial atmosphere that both reveals that of people who are blowing off some steam after a long day, a long week, and those that are blowing off steam before the coming of what's likely to be a very, very-- Wait, they do not serve alcohol here? Oh, they do. Yeah. Okay. They're not supposed to serve it to clergy. But they do-- Borlan instantly coming out. It's like, I'm fucking leaving. (laugh) Now what are you two up to inside? (Gwen)

Output:
- Dorian and Aria discussed the plan to find Elias and Gwen at a bar in Marquet, noting that Elias might be grumpy but willing to leave his home.
- The group decided to visit the Cluttered Cloister in Vasselheim, where Dorian had previously encountered bees and struggled with naming conventions for new titles.
- They entered the tavern and learned that while clergy were not supposed to be served alcohol, the establishment did serve it to others.
- Dorian and Aria laughed when Borlan reacted strongly to the alcohol situation, with Dorian joking about leaving.
- The atmosphere inside the tavern was described as jovial, with music playing and patrons blowing off steam.
- Julian and the group discussed the current situation with Gwen, preparing to determine their next actions inside the tavern.


Input:
hear the music kicking off of a jovial atmosphere that both reveals that of people who are blowing off some steam after a long day, a long week, and those that are blowing off steam before the coming of what's likely to be a very, very--
Wait, they do not serve alcohol here?
Oh, they do.
Yeah. Okay.
They're not supposed to serve it to clergy. But they do--
Borlan instantly coming out.
It's like, I'm fucking leaving.
Now what are you two up to inside?
♪ Bunch of bottles of beer ♪
♪ On the wall ♪
♪ Bunch of bottles of beer ♪
♪ Take one down, pass it around ♪
♪ Dozens of bottles of beer on the wall ♪
Oh!
That's right. We are getting crunk!
Man, we are showing them how it's done. Hey, hey.
Yeah?
That Dawnfather guy over there? He said he wants a bubbly.
But they're not allowed!
I know, so we got to sneak it to him--
We got to sneak it to him.
-- in a little--
Because he got to have a little bit.
But we can't hand him my mug. We got to hand him yours. That's more of a normal peep's size.
Yeah, I'll go over.
Hey, hey, hey.
I'll pour a little bit.
Hold up. Just hide with your body. Hide with your body.
Well, hide it with yours. Yours is bigger than mine.
I was just pouring it in the-- Because you give him yours!
Oh! Okay.
All right, I'm just going to go--
Straight face, straight face, straight face.
I'm just--
Yeah, go.
Is he sitting next to me?
I think so.
I'm just going to pour a little bit in.
Oh!
No one's going to see.
Make a sleight of hand check.
Oh no.
Oh, zero.
First roll, real important.
You got it.
14.
Psh!
Nobody even saw. Nobody even saw.
The hand reaches out and grabs your wrist and goes--
Ah!
I do believe I see you currently soiling my beverage.
I'm so sorry. I just thought you would want a little bit of what I have.
Yeah. Is that not--
Because--
I thought that was--
Yeah, that's what I thought.
-- your old cousin.
I thought we were related.
I'm so embarrassed.
I thought you were my cousin.
We're embarrassed.
I'm really sorry. You're a man of the cloth.
Under no circumstances does my piety allow me to partake in such lower class forms of--
Did he say he has pies?
Do you have pies? Do you have a pie in your pocket? Or are you just happy--
If you have pies--
-- to see me, sir?
I was just saying maybe you could share. I like apple pies, rhubarb pies.
Pumpkin pies.
Peanut butter pies.
Ham pies.
Lemon pies.
Chicken pies.
Turkey-- Oh! Chicken pies.
I'm going to sit over there, and he gets

Output:
- The group established a jovial atmosphere before realizing the establishment did not serve alcohol to clergy.
- Julian and Nadia decided to sneak a drink to a Dawnfather patron, planning to pass a mug between them.
- Nadia attempted a sleight of hand check to pour the drink secretly but failed the roll significantly.
- The patron physically intervened, accusing Nadia of attempting to harm the beverage.
- Nadia attempted to deflect the situation by claiming the patron was her cousin, leading to an embarrassed exchange.
- The group tried to pivot the conversation to various types of pies, but the patron ultimately decided to sit elsewhere.


Input:
Under no circumstances does my piety allow me to partake in such lower class forms of uh--
PlayerOne: (laughs)
Julian: Did he say he has pies?
Nadia: Do you have pies? Do you have a pie in your pocket? Or are you just happy--
Julian: If you have pies--
Nadia: -- to see me, sir?
Julian: I was just saying maybe you could share. I like apple pies, rhubarb pies.
Nadia: Pumpkin pies.
Julian: Peanut butter pies.
Nadia: Ham pies.
Julian: Lemon pies.
Nadia: Chicken pies.
Julian: Turkey-- Oh! Chicken pies.
DM: I'm going to sit over there, and he gets up and leaves the table. thank you.
Julian: See, there's just not a sense of community here.
Nadia: I know. I don't like it.
Julian: We need more time to work.
Aria: Are you two drunk?
Nadia: What? Hi.
Julian: Oh! Hey, Aria! Why, you want some of this?
Aria: No, I will not--
Julian: Oh, shit, we're going to ring up--
Aria: No, I don't--
Julian: -- a bigger tab now!
Nadia: Look at you!
Aria: Hi, baby.
DM: (bartender) Okay. Okay.
Julian: Yeah, yeah. What'd you want? The red stuff? You want some ale?
Aria: I don't want any of it.
Julian: Oh.
Aria: All right. Give me some of the red stuff.
Julian: There you go. Hey! This one's a little-- Here, just take the bottle. There you go.
Nadia: We're drinking.
Dorian: Fiona, overhearing this, conjures which she can, and it's a goodberry pie. Druid classic.
Julian: (gasps)
DM: Hell yeah.
Dorian: Slides it across.
Nadia: Oh!
Julian: This has improved!
Aria: All right, kids. We've got to gather everyone up.
Nadia: Goddamn it!
Julian: (laughs)
Dorian: I look around. Did anyone turn heads at that?
Aria: (laughs)
DM: At the "goddamn it"?
Dorian: Yeah.
DM: Oh yeah. Five or six people are like.
Julian: It's cool. We're tight. We've chatted with them before.
DM: You do notice that a number of them have a look of recognition and nod and go back their ways--
Julian: Yeah.
DM: -- and a few others are confused.
Nadia: Yeah, yeah.
Julian: We're good. What do you mean? We're going to get who back together?
Aria: You were there.
Dorian: The old crew. Vox Machina.
Nadia: We're not going to get everybody back together, are you crazy?
Aria: Have you heard from Kaelen?
Dorian: I know Kaelen. I know you're talking about Kaelen. Look, are you guys on good terms?
Nadia: (emphatically) No!
Dorian: (laughs)
Borlan: I don't know what divorce number we're on at this point. Fucking...
Dorian: Well, I thought you said after the third one that you were pretty amicable.
Nadia: I don't know. He will not talk to me. I don't need-- (grunts)
Dorian: Is that why he's not answering my Scries?
Nadia: Probably.
Julian: He's not answering your Scry?
Dorian: He's not answering my Scries.
Julian: That's cold.
Dorian: I know. I've tried.
Aria: Answer your Scries?
Dorian: Yeah. Well, he's blocking them. I'm trying to peek in on him and I can't, and so I'm assuming--
Nadia: We don't need him. We don't need him for this.
Aria: Yes, we do.
Nadia: We do?
Julian: He's pretty strong.
Aria: We really, really do.
Julian: Yeah. And creative.
Nadia: (sighs)
Aria: Plus--
Julian: And thinks about stuff.
Aria: He doesn't even know about Cedric yet.
Dorian: Yeah. Knowing Kaelen, he might not even know that Ruidus is three miles above Exandria.
Julian: What's Ruidus?
Aria: The red moon.
Dorian: The moon. The big moon.
Nadia: Gwen.
Julian: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm.
Dorian: Yeah, the red one? Remember that watching.

Output:
- The group engaged in a chaotic conversation about various types of pies before a DM character left the table.
- Julian and the others ordered drinks from a bartender, including ale and red wine, while Dorian conjured a goodberry pie for Fiona.
- The party discussed reuniting with their old crew, specifically mentioning Vox Machina and Kaelen.
- Nadia confirmed she was not on good terms with Kaelen, and Dorian noted that Kaelen was blocking his scrying attempts.
- The characters debated whether they needed Kaelen's strength and creativity for their upcoming plans.
- The conversation shifted to celestial topics, with Aria explaining that Ruidus is the red moon and referencing Exandria.


Input: peek in on him and I can't, and so I'm assuming-- We don't need him. We don't need him for this. Yes, we do. We do? He's pretty strong. We really, really do. Yeah. And creative. (sighs) Plus-- And thinks about stuff. He doesn't even know about Cedric yet. Yeah. Knowing Kaelen, he might not even know that Ruidus is three miles above Exandria. What's Ruidus? The red moon. The moon. The big moon. Gwen. Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Yeah, the red one? Remember that one? Yep. It hasn't been in the sky. The one that stuck to us. Yeah. It's stuck? Oh. Mm-hmm. I mean... It's stuck. It's stuck. And Kaelen probably doesn't know. Gwen, maybe-- I mean, you and Kaelen have always been really tight, you know? Yeah. Mm-hmm. You could be the one. You could be the guy. To bring him back? Yeah! Yeah. You got divorced? (laughs) Gwen. What? No, I mean-- Where have you been? I just thought that was a worriful-- you know. We got married. We got divorced. We got married again. We got divorced. I-- The first remarriage, you invited everyone to, but the next one... That was just, you know, a private thing that we did between us and God. You had rebound sex? Yeah. (burps) Yeah. (grunts) Listen, we're older. Mm-hmm. So this, we don't know what's going to happen. I kind of refuse to believe it. I mean, honestly it's not my fault. The one and two and three, it doesn't really feel like it's sticking. No. No one's blaming-- No, it's not your fault, Gwen. No one's blaming you. Gwen. It's just not your fault. Gwen, it's not your fault. All right. I mean, look, if you let me at him, I'll give him a ring. I'll hang him by his toes. Yeah, maybe you have-- Okay? Make sure a lot of the blood gets into the old noodle. Yeah. Whack it on something a little bit. He'll come around. Yeah. Maybe. Maybe let's start at Whitestone. Yeah, Elias, we know, is going to join. Then also, if Kaelen sees all of us together again. Can I have a beer, please? Oh, where're our manners? "I'm sorry, dear." Sorry. Thanks. "Here. Sorry. "Second round on the table for all." Thank you so much. For Vox Machina. That's so sweet. What is your name? Here's a gold just for you. (coin clinks) Yeah. What's your name? "Janine." Janine, get yourself a drink right now. Get it in your belly and in your gullet. "I am on the clock. "I'm not allowed to. Um--" You're not allowed to? They see you everywhere you go, Jeanine. Mm. She turns around and looks across the way and you see this managerial-looking individual who's leaning against the wall, looking at the table at the rest of you and goes. And looks at her and goes. She's like. Oh! Go for it, Jeanine. Yeah. That's a green light. Yeah, yeah, yeah. That's a green light. Looks like a green light. "I believe my boss

Output:
- The group discussed the necessity of Kaelen, debating his strength and creativity while noting he was unaware of the situation regarding Cedric and the red moon, Ruidus.
- Nadia clarified her complex marital history with Gwen, explaining the cycle of marriages and divorces to Julian, who seemed confused by the timeline.
- Julian offered a violent solution to revive Kaelen, suggesting he be hung by his toes or struck with an object to bring him around.
- The party decided to regroup at Whitestone with Elias, hoping Kaelen would join them when he saw everyone together.
- The DM provided a second round of drinks, and Nadia gifted gold to the server, Janine, encouraging her to drink despite her manager's presence.
- A managerial figure was spotted watching the table, but the group interpreted a signal from Janine as a "green light" to proceed with her actions.


Input: and in your gullet. I am on the clock. I'm not allowed to. Um-- You're not allowed to? They see you everywhere you go, Jeanine. Mm. She turns around and looks across the way and you see this managerial-looking individual who's leaning against the wall, looking at the table at the rest of you and goes. And looks at her and goes. She's like. Oh! Go for it, Jeanine. Yeah. That's a green light. Yeah, yeah, yeah. That's a green light. Looks like a green light. I believe my boss is a fan, so thank you. Oh. Walks away. Very nice, Jeanine. I wonder if Kaelen's still wearing an earring, and I could just call him. Do you have your earring still? I always keep it in, just in case any of you guys call me. Then give it a try. You lost yours a long time ago, didn't you. Yeah, yeah. I think we still have them, right? Mm-hmm. It might be in the bag. Somewhere. When was the last time you cleaned out that bag? What do you mean last time? Mm-hmm, okay. Is it just decades of shit? No! It's not shit! There's treasures in there, and keepsakes and memories, parts of stuff-- Yeah. But no shit. Not very often, only one petrified shit. In my defense, I thought it was a rock. It wasn't. (laughter) Whitestone. You think Elias's going to join us? I do. I do. All right, he's kind of a bitch, you know. In a mood way. He's like, you know. Yeah, he's gotten a bit more bitchy, but-- He's a grouch. He's kind of grouchy. But you don't see him around the kids. He's... He's a good dad. He's a good dad. That's good. Those kids are fun. I know. Last time I was in Whitestone, when we were helping that dead girl with the Delilah situation, he was kind of shitty to me. To you? Yeah. Oh, I think you were handling other stuff. We didn't see you until later, but he got just a little bossy. See? That's the bitchy wiggle. DM and Dorian: (laugh) Well, we'll talk to him. All right. So? Wait, do we even know where Kaelen last-known whereabout? No. No, we got nothing. Nothing. Ooh! I mean, I could try right now, try Sending. Druids have Sending, right? Do you have Sending? Do druids have Sending? I don't think so. You're the fucking Tempest. Don't ask me. Do you have Sending? At level fucking 20, do you have any way to contact people? It's interesting. I don't think druids get Sending. They don't, but they get Scry. They get Scry. Yeah. Clerics get Sending. Clerics do. Mm-hmm. Which you knew that. Yeah. I'm just going to-- I knew that's what I was going to do right now. Do you know what barbarians get? I don't have it prepared. Huh? Do you know what barbarians get? I don't have it in my-- Fisticuffs. Finger puppets. Yeah. You know what rangers get? Hmm? Arrows. Arrows go farther. I'll try, just in

Output:
- The group discussed the managerial individual who was watching them and decided it was a green light to proceed.
- Nadia and the others debated the status of Kaelen's earring and whether it was still in the bag, with Julian defending the bag's contents as treasures rather than trash.
- The conversation shifted to Elias's mood, with Dorian recalling a bossy interaction while Julian and Aria noted his grouchy behavior.
- The party realized they did not know Kaelen's current location and debated which classes possessed the Sending spell, concluding that only clerics had it.
- Julian and Dorian joked about the abilities of barbarians and rangers, specifically mentioning fisticuffs and arrows, before Julian prepared to attempt a Sending spell.


Input: They don't, but they get Scry. They get Scry. Dorian: Yeah. Aria: Clerics get Sending. Clerics do. Dorian: Mm-hmm. Julian: Which you knew that. Yeah. Nadia: I'm just going to-- I knew that's what I was going to do right now. Do you know what barbarians get? Nadia: I don't have it prepared. Aria: Huh? Do you know what barbarians get? Nadia: I don't have it in my-- Fisticuffs. Julian: Finger puppets. Yeah. (laughter) You know what rangers get? Hmm? Arrows. Arrows go farther. (laughter) Dorian: I'll try, just in case, because maybe, like I said, maybe he was on another dimension. Maybe he was doing a tour in the Feywild, I don't know. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. So I'll try. Let me just try and I'll do a Scry. Do a Scry? I look down into my pint and zone out and see if I can see Kaelen. I've tried that before. Yeah. You can see a lot of shit if you want to keep drinking. Into cups. In the cups. Unfortunately, the spell is resisted. Ugh! Damn! He's such a dick! I know! Did he? I know you're on bad terms, but did we do something? Did we do something? You guys didn't-- You didn't do anything wrong. You didn't do anything wrong! He's just being Kaelen, and this is why we are not together anymore. Do you still have feelings for him? You do, don't you? I can tell. (laughs) I don't know! I mean, there's so much history. We've known each other for so long. I don't want to! Yeah. I don't want to see him because I have a little extra weight on me. I'm depressed. Yep. I want to see him when I'm looking good. Yeah. We're not as young as we used to be. You look amazing, Borlan! I'm fine! Just, maybe we keep him out of this. No. Look, we're all getting older. I got my first gray hair. You know how insane that is for someone who's going to live-- Wow. -- for 1,000 years? Really? Oh no! Yeah, that's really bad. I'm just saying! It's just starting to-- I'm just saying. (laughs) It's just wisdom. I've been braiding mine in. Yeah. It just makes you look that much wiser. It's true. Trust me, I've been feeling a little extra about the mid bits as well. Yeah. But I had this leather armor crafted and I just carve some abs into them shits. So now, people think there's the tummy abs. Wow! Yeah. The tummy abs. I'm so much scarier than I ever have been before. Yeah. I was like, "His abs are so powerful!" I know! Feel them. (rhythmic drumming) Yeah, that's good. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah, yeah. (trills) They go out a little bit, but that's all right. Wears off. Terrifying. Yeah. Mm. Is there anyone else we should try to gather up? I was thinking about that. I mean, it feels like we should maybe-- Should we reach out to Tary? (groans) Darrington? Tary! I've kind of forgotten about him. What's he even doing? What's he up to? Are you talking to him? Of course! Is he in

Output:
- The group discussed class abilities, noting that clerics have Sending and rangers have arrows, while Dorian decided to cast a Scry spell to locate Kaelen.
- The spell was resisted, leading to frustration and a realization that Kaelen was being difficult due to past relationship issues with Nadia.
- Nadia expressed reluctance to see Kaelen because she was feeling depressed and wanted to look her best before meeting him.
- Dorian and Julian joked about aging, with Dorian mentioning his first gray hair and Julian describing how he carved abs into his leather armor to look more intimidating.
- The conversation shifted to gathering allies, with the group debating whether to contact Tary or Darrington, though Dorian admitted he had forgotten about him.
- The session ended with the group still unsure about Tary's current status or activities.


Input: know! Feel them. (rhythmic drumming) Yeah, that's good. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah, yeah. (trills) They go out a little bit, but that's all right. Wears off. Terrifying. Yeah. Mm. Is there anyone else we should try to gather up? I was thinking about that. I mean, it feels like we should maybe-- Should we reach out to Tary? (groans) Darrington? Tary! I've kind of forgotten about him. What's he even doing? What's he up to? Are you talking to him? Of course! Is he in Whitestone? Where is he? What's he doing? Oh. He's doing so much, actually. He's so busy with the Darrington Brigade still. Mm. Still hanging onto those guys. Wow! Okay. Yeah, he's still trying to make that work. Mm-hmm. Okay. Do I know what Tary is up to? You tell me. (laughter) You're covering real well. He's... happily married. You guys were invited to the wedding, though, so of course you know that. Yes, he's still trying to make the Darrington Brigade happening, although he's a bit older now and-- I totally went to the wedding, but I don't remember who he was marrying to. Who? His husband. Um. Greg. (laughter) You don't remember either! (laughter) I mean, that's the mark of a-- Greg sucks! That's the mark of a good wedding. Yes! Yeah, yeah, yeah! (laughs) Mm. See? I just go to them. Whether they're splitting up, getting back together. It's all, you know. Just saying. Yeah. You know, maybe we don't get Tary. Maybe let's focus on-- (claps) People in hand. Let's focus on Elias. People. Let's focus on Elias. Let's get Elias, and then-- You know, maybe there were some other people who were at the meeting today. I guess we could do a quick ask around. I mean, my dad's kind of, he's old and retired, but Cerkonos maybe would want to join us. Which one was he? He's the leader of the Fire Ashari. Oh yeah! Very buff. Yep. Super powerful. Still rocking a-- Cool tats. Yeah. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. You know. One pec out. Yeah. It's a vibe. Yeah, it is totally a vibe. But yeah, he's still working it. So maybe-- Okay. Maybe we could ask him. All right. Is he here? He's here. He was in the meeting. He was in the meeting. So he'd probably be over at the tree. Yeah, he's probably there. Well, maybe we go over there and we can teleport out from the tree and head into the Sun-- Okay. That feels right. -- Tree. Sure. We go and find Cerkonos. Okay. You head towards the Birth Heart and the surrounding forest here the night of Vasselheim. Indeed, there is the group of Pyrah tents who represent the Fire Ashari diplomatic station within Vasselheim given the events that are transpiring. Approaching the outskirts of it, there are some exterior braziers that perpetually burn flame, as well as the cultural color scheme of oranges and yellows and browns and reds that denote the large banners of Pyrah being present. As you approach, it is quite late at night, but there are two guards out front watching.

Output:
- The group discussed gathering allies and debated contacting Tary, learning he was happily married to a man named Greg and busy with the Darrington Brigade.
- Dorian suggested focusing on Elias and mentioned Cerkonos, the leader of the Fire Ashari, as another potential recruit.
- The players decided to teleport to the tree to find Cerkonos, who was believed to be present at the meeting.
- The DM described the group approaching the Fire Ashari diplomatic station in Vasselheim at night, noting the presence of Pyrah tents and burning braziers.
- The group arrived at the outskirts of the station where they encountered two guards out front.
- The party prepared to interact with the guards while investigating the diplomatic station.


Input: We go and find Cerkonos. Okay. You head towards the Birth Heart and the surrounding forest here the night of Vasselheim. Indeed, there is the group of Pyrah tents who represent the Fire Ashari diplomatic station within Vasselheim given the events that are transpiring. uh Approaching the outskirts of it, there are some exterior braziers that perpetually burn flame, as well as the cultural color scheme of oranges and yellows and browns and reds that denote the large banners of Pyrah being present. As you approach, it is quite late at night, but there are two guards out front and one of them is in a quiet contemplative, almost like a meditation and then shoots up and glances. "Voice of the Tempest!" It's okay. Relax. Of course. Is Cerkonos here? I believe he is in his chambers, yes. Would you wish me to fetch him? Just see if we can have an audience with him. The Voice of the Tempest requests. Of course. Just a moment. He steps inside the tent and the flap closes behind him. You hear a bit of quiet muttering before he emerges. "Right this way, Voice of the Tempest." And pulls the flap open. The four of you step in. Cerkonos, why don't you describe to me your bed chambers as you come join us at the table. I'd be happy to. Oh shit! Let's fucking go! Hi! You came to mi casa! Ashari! Oh! Fun! Let me just open the Wiki real quick. Hold on a second. You asked me to describe his chambers? Yeah. What do they see on the inside of your tent? Then who do they see before them in this tent? In the inside of the tent, it is sparse in the best possible way. Imagine a Wabi-sabi kind of vibe, like a little Japandi. Everything is in its place and everything feels like it has a purpose. Amazing! Sleeping spaces on the floor. There's a small, quiet meditation area off to the side. Then there's a various collection of tools and weapons and all sorts of, it feels like a collection, but they're not put away anywhere, they're laid out in a very calm and orderly way and almost like a crescent moon around one side of the inside space. Then, sitting in a corner on the floor next to the bed is Cerkonos, and he's reading. Before you, you see a man that is deceptively young-looking for how old he is. But you see a few little signs of his age peeking through, like where at one point years ago, decades ago even, he'd be lithe, and you can tell that the musculature that's set into his thick frame is now mature. You can tell that, in these sinewy bits of his body, there lies an old man strength. Amazing. But it's calm and quiet and stoic, and he resonates peace when you see him. Right propped up against him is a simple, simple staff with an obsidian-tipped spear and a few leather tassels that run down the side. He's bare chested, a large bracer belt over his midsection. When he feels someone's presence enter the room, he doesn't look up from his book just yet. Fiona does a very light, very demure bow. Flamespeaker. Hello. Good evening. How long watching

Output:
- The group traveled to the Birth Heart forest at night to locate the Fire Ashari diplomatic station within Vasselheim.
- Dorian and the party approached the Pyrah tents and were initially stopped by a guard who recognized Dorian as the Voice of the Tempest.
- After receiving permission, the group entered the tent and was guided to a meeting with Cerkonos.
- Robbie described the tent's interior as having a sparse, Wabi-sabi aesthetic with tools laid out in a crescent moon formation.
- Cerkonos was found sitting on the floor reading, appearing deceptively young despite his mature strength and age.
- Fiona performed a demure bow to greet Cerkonos as the Flamespeaker, initiating the conversation.


Input: sinewy bits of his body, there lies an old man strength. Amazing. But it's calm and quiet and stoic, and he resonates peace when you see him. Right propped up against him is a simple, simple staff with an obsidian-tipped spear and a few leather tassels that run down the side. He's bare chested, a large bracer belt over his midsection. When he feels someone's presence enter the room, he doesn't look up from his book just yet. Fiona does a very light, very demure bow. Flamespeaker. Hello. Good evening. (laughs) How long has it been since I've seen these people? I mean-- Not that long. You saw them-- I mean, obviously when we were meeting at the-- The council, but-- Yeah, but quality conversation, these people, quite a while. Fiona maybe once every couple, once or twice a year. Yeah. Yeah. Is there something I need to be made aware of? Is there-- I mean, I don't want to waste your time, so I'll cut right to the chase. You could never be a waste of my time. Go on. Still not used to constantly apologizing for myself. We're going right into battle. We're going to the front lines. Hmm. We is a bit of a phrase. Vox Machina. Ay! Good to see you again. (laugh) Hello. It's good to see you, too. Obviously, if you remember-- You remember? Yes. The Lady Clara. Lady Clara. I do. Borlan of the Everlight. Bidet. And of course, Gwen. Grand Poobah Da Doink of All of This and That. Who needs no introduction. Yes. Sir Grogory Strongjaw. Yes. What was that again? Sir Grogory Strongjaw. Well, that's not quite what I recall your name being. He added a few syllables. I don't know. Just. We've all added a few years. You can add a few syllables. It's all right. I didn't mean to make you nervous. (clears throat) It's time for the assault to begin. Almost. I think Bells Hells is going to be on their way. Told them to get in contact with Allura when they're ready to depart so that we could get ready for the assault on the Malleus Key. While, of course, we are still so young and able-bodied, you know, we'll take all the help we can get. And I know asking one of the other Ashari leaders, it's risky. Join us on the front line, Cerkonos. It would be my pleasure. Thank you. Damn! That was fast. (fingers click) (hands clap) That was so succinct. He's going to rise up, and as he rises up, notice that his book marker is on the last page of his book. Oh. He puts it away. As he stands, all of the sinews and joints pop, and crackle. (laughter) But it doesn't sound brittle. It sounds sharp and it snaps into-- How long were you sitting there? This tome is 437 pages. You're so close to the end. Yeah. Don't you want to finish it? I'll save it. All right. That would drive me crazy! No pictures? No pictures. But then, you're not going to finish it? You watching

Output:
*   The group discussed the arrival of the old man and his stoic presence while Fiona bowed to the Flamespeaker.
*   Robbie and Dorian recalled past meetings with Vox Machina members, including Lady Clara, Borlan, Gwen, and Sir Grogory Strongjaw.
*   Dorian announced that the assault on the Malleus Key was imminent and asked the group to join the front lines.
*   Aria invited Cerkonos to join them, to which Robbie agreed with pleasure.
*   The old man rose from his seat, causing his joints to crackle, and revealed he was on the last page of a 437-page tome.
*   The conversation ended with Nadia expressing frustration about not being able to finish the book without pictures.


Input: is on the last page of his book. Oh. He puts it away. As he stands, all of the sinews and joints pop, and crackle. laughter But it doesn't sound brittle. It sounds sharp and it snaps into-- How long were you sitting there? This tome is 437 pages. You're so close to the end. Yeah. Don't you want to finish it? I'll save it. All right. chuckles That would drive me crazy! laughter No pictures? No pictures. But then, you're not going to finish it? You have a page left! Well, that's the best part of life is coming back to finish things. growls laughter He'll grab his staff, spear, spin it around, clip it into his back. Yeah. You know, I'm sure the other Ashari leaders would have some pretty big opinions about two of the four of us going right into a very dangerous battle. Well, the way I understand it, this could be the last battle ever. They could use the both of us. Yeah, I agree. chuckles That's why you should finish your book. laughter Lead the way. To Whitestone. Just go grab the book. Go grab the book. All right, all right. I'm going to go grab the book. laughter Stuff it in. Stuff it in. All right. Emerging outside of your tents, back to the surrounding clustered glade of trees and the massive, towering Birthheart tree that represents the Wildmother's presence here at the core of the Dawn Cradle city of Vasselheim you step up and open a portal that divides and cracks through the trunk of the tree and splits open to reveal a pathway that you all quickly leap through, arriving on the other side to a morning dawn. As Vasselheim to Whitestone, you've left from a deep night time to a very early morning. That always feels weird. Yeah. As you glance around and look at the beautiful central area of the city here, the main open, the central place where all the different roads come and meet, you step from the familiar Sun Tree itself, the massive symbol of the De Rolo family and one of the still-living marks from the battles of the Calamity here in the Alabaster Sierras. Before we leave, Fiona turns around and goes: Good morning, Sun Tree. Aw. Good to see you, Kiki. laughter Come on! Years. Years. You're flirting with the Sun Tree again? You know, I just have to pay my respects. This-- I'm lonely, okay! laughter This early in the morning, the town is just barely starting to wake. She's flirting with trees, she's so lonely. laughter This is so sad. We got to get on this. laughter There are some folks that are starting their daily chores and events, some shopping. Some buildings you can hear the clap of windows opening and cartons being pulled apart as business is beginning to prep itself for the day. The smell of early morning fireplaces beginning to burn wood and cedar, and you can smell the familiar scent of the Slayer's Cake. Oh yeah. The early morning batch, which, while you're not present to it and your hires are handling it for you in stead, of course, there is a distinct smell to the first cooking dough.

Output:
- The group discussed finishing the final page of a 437-page tome, with Robbie deciding to save it rather than complete it immediately.
- They agreed to travel to Whitestone for a dangerous battle, with Dorian noting the potential opinions of Ashari leaders regarding their small party.
- Robbie prepared for the journey by grabbing his staff and securing it to his back, while Nadia retrieved the book as instructed.
- The party emerged from their tents in Vasselheim and opened a portal through the massive Birthheart tree to travel to Whitestone.
- Upon arriving in the early morning, they observed the city of Vasselheim waking up, smelling the Slayer's Cake, and interacting with the Sun Tree.
- Dorian flirted with the Sun Tree to pay respects, while the others commented on the lonely atmosphere and the morning activities in the city.


Input: There are some folks that are starting their daily chores and events, some shopping. Some buildings you can hear the clap of windows opening and cartons being pulled apart as business is beginning to prep itself for the day. The smell of early morning fireplaces beginning to burn wood and cedar, and you can smell the familiar scent of the Slayer's Cake. Oh yeah. The early morning batch, which, while you're not present to it and your hires are handling it for you in your stead, of course, there is a distinct smell to the first cooking dough of the morning that is a very homely and familiar smell that fills you with a bit of joy. But your early morning arrival stopping people in their tracks. Everyone stopping immediately and staring and immediately catching themselves and bowing their heads to both the Lady Clara De Rolo of Whitestone and the great heroes, Vox Machina. And friends. I got a type. Yeah, yeah, Flamespeaker, baby. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Flamespeaker Cerkonos of the Fire Ashari. Trekking up along the pathway towards the hill in which Castle Whitestone resides, a number of the Pale Guard begin to gather and also nod and follow flanking on sides as well giving you essentially an escort to the front of the castle grounds. The remaining Pale Guard nod and respectfully see you in. You can see, this early in the morning, you see a half-elven girl, very, very short dark hair stepping out with a bow strapped across her shoulder, getting her boot on. Looks like she's chewing on a piece of food and is like, "I'll be back in a moment. "I'm just going to go for early morning-- "Mother! My-- "Oh! There's a thing I wasn't expecting. Unexpected company. Yes. Yes. I was just going to go for a quick morning-- Where's your father? I mean, you know how early he gets up. He's likely either in his office or he's having some coffee. Is this a friendly meeting? Of course! You all remember Vesper. Hey, Vesper. Hello, Vesper. Hello. This is Cerkonos. I don't believe you've met. No. Who is this? Is this your child? My oldest daughter. It's a pleasure to meet you. The pleasure's mine. Oh no. Vesper-- Darling, don't. Don't. Not with Mommy's friends, please. No, of course not. What are you insinuating? Ridiculous. Big V! Ridiculous! 'Sup? Good to see you. Pleasure always. Mother. Listen, things might get a bit hairy. I know. I've been keeping up with events best I can here and-- We might be a bit more involved than originally planned. What? But I'll keep you posted. Make sure your brothers and sisters are out of the way today, yes? You need me to take care of them? No, the-- I'm kidding. I'm joking. Go. All right. I love you. I love you too. I'll bring back a few more rabbits. Oh, and stop by Slayer's Cake. See if they'll send up some of the baked goods, the fresh ones. Of course, Mother. Please. I'll take care of it. She just wanders off. They grow up so fast. So fast. Do you see how old she is? What is, what? Wow! She's a woman now. Yes. watching.

Output:
- The group arrived in Whitestone early in the morning, greeted by the smell of baking and the respectful bowing of townspeople.
- They were escorted by the Pale Guard to the castle grounds where they encountered Aria and her daughter, Vesper.
- Dorian identified himself as Flamespeaker Cerkonos, and the group introduced themselves to Vesper.
- Aria informed the heroes that she might be more involved in the upcoming events than originally planned.
- Vesper was told to keep her siblings safe, and she was instructed to stop by Slayer's Cake to pick up baked goods.
- The group shared a moment of affection with Aria before she departed, noting that her daughter had grown into a woman.


Input: take care of them? No, the-- I'm kidding. I'm joking. Go. All right. I love you. I love you too. I'll bring back a few more rabbits. Oh, and stop by Slayer's Cake. See if they'll send up some of the baked goods, the fresh ones. Of course, Mother. Please. I'll take care of it. (laughs) She just wanders off. They grow up so fast. So fast. Do you see how old she is? What is, what? Wow! She's a woman now. Yes, flirting and all that. Jeez! She's flirting? I mean, she was kind of flirting with Cerkonos. I didn't pick up on it. Me neither. Good. Let's go. Oh, nevermind then. Entering into the castle, indeed, there is the morning smell of a rich brewed coffee that permeates the halls. Some of the family attendants you can see are immediately already in a buzz at the prospect of your arrival, let alone the companions you bring with you. Kind of, "Oh, oh, oh! All right, um-- Ah!" They rush off into the next chamber, processing this unexpected morning arrival. Percival! Some footsteps come and peering around the upper staircase from the hallway in a beautiful off-white nightgown you see a red-skinned girl, probably no more than 11 or so peeking past. Hello. Hi, Gwen. Good morning. Hi, Gwen. You want to come down and say hi? No. (laughter) (footsteps tapping) She's going through a bit of a bit of a phase. Sure. Yeah, I get it. Yeah, I remember that age. Yeah. This is also your child? Yes. There's lots. How many? Five. How many? 13. (laughs) That's more than two hands. They got really busy. Your sweater's so cute. It's getting warm. You look so cute. (laughter) It was getting warm. That's great. Yeah. Having two layers on. You trek up, the smell of coffee beginning to fade until you come to the next floor down the hall and to the massive dark-wood-stained entryway to Percival's personal office. It is slightly ajar. As you remember the familiar, (chuckles) whatever a groggy morning with Percival brings, you gather yourself and step into the chamber. Percival, if you'd like to come to the table, please. Oh shit! Yeah! Get him out here! His hair is just so much. "Jon and Kate Plus 8" hair. (laughter) Jon and Kate! (Elias) It's even worse under this, so. It would've just made everything so much more awful. Elias! So Elias, how do they find you in your office this early in the morning? What time is it again? Oh, it's probably maybe 30, 40 minutes past dawn. Close to maybe 7:00 in the morning. Oh, that's so early. Okay, so I am-- Sounds normal to me. (laughs) In my nightshirt. Mm-hmm. I have not gotten dressed. My hair is wild and white. Cute. And a bit long. The beard has grown in. I am sitting at my desk just working on a few things. I like the early hours to get things done. Come in. I'm back, dear heart. Come on in, dear. I go in and I give him a big old smoochies.

Output:
- The group discussed sending rabbits and stopping by Slayer's Cake to pick up fresh baked goods before leaving.
- They arrived at the castle and encountered attendants buzzing about their arrival, followed by a brief interaction with a young red-skinned girl named Gwen.
- The party inquired about the number of children Aria had, learning there were five, though Nadia claimed thirteen, leading to confusion about the "Jon and Kate" hair reference.
- They proceeded to Percival's office where they found Marcus in his nightshirt with wild white hair and a beard, having just woken up.
- Marcus explained he was working in the early hours and invited the group in, after which Aria greeted him with a kiss.


Input: dawn. Close to maybe 7:00 in the morning. Oh, that's so early. Okay, so I am-- Sounds normal to me. (laughs) In my nightshirt. Mm-hmm. I have not gotten dressed. My hair is wild and white. Cute. And a bit long. The beard has grown in. I am sitting at my desk just working on a few things. I like the early hours to get things done. Come in. I'm back, dear heart. Come on in, dear. I go in and I give him a big old smoochies. Oh, my lady. Sit on his lap. We have company. What sort of company? Friends. Vox Machina, of course, and Cerkonos. Vox Machina? Hey, Elias! Oh god. Hey, you silver fox! (laughs) (sighs) We were drinking. Yes, okay. It was night where we came from. Ah, well, it's good to see you, Tempest, Dawn Marshal, Grand Poobah. Hey, yo. And Flamespeaker? Yeah, you remember Cerkonos. It's been forever. I'm so sorry I'm not properly-- I'm properly dressed for these idiots, but forgive the lack of formal attire. Thank you. I brush back his hair. Thank you, dear. (laughs) It's good to see you again. We're going to fight. Clearly. It would take the end of the fucking world to get this group back together. Yes, we are going to fight. Where's the-- Woo. -- little asshole? Kaelen. We don't know. Yes. Ah. Did you forget his name? No, I just like doing that. Oh, that's fair. It pleases me. Wait, Kaelen, the, and the mu-- Him? Yes, yeah. Yep. Oh, for fuck's sake. He was always my favorite. Oh. He was your favorite? Never met him, have you? He would love to hear that kind of thing. Yeah, well, no-- So happy to hear that. I remember him being very funny. He was, yes. He is. Always with the sexual joke. Yeah. Yes. I love a good sexual joke. Yes, yeah. Do you now? Yeah. I do. I do. Good to know. Very appropriate. This is as big as he can possibly smile, and he's barely smiling. (laughter) Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. You've lost track of your small friend? (laughs) Yes. No, no. We haven't lost him. Yes, unfortunately. I understand. He's small. He's easy to lose track of. Yeah, we just-- Well-- Yeah. He likes to stay, he's private in the off season. You know how to find him? If he were here, he would say, "Yes, I have privates." (laughs) (laughter) It's a-- That's actually very impressive. --sexual joke. Yeah, that was just-- That was very good. It's like he's here. Just like him, yep. Okay. Yeah. Maybe we can-- I'll try to fill in for him while I can. (laughter) Yeah. Please do. Please do. This is your call, but I feel like I would be trying to track everybody all the time, so I don't know if I would be successful knowing where Kaelen is, but-- Make an investigation check for me. Oh, that's right. I have a-- One second. I'm just-- You're watching

Output:
- Marcus was sitting at his desk in his nightshirt with wild white hair and a beard when Aria returned to give him a kiss.
- The group Vox Machina and Cerkonos arrived, leading to greetings with Tempest, the Dawn Marshal, and the Grand Poobah.
- The characters discussed Kaelen, noting he was missing and joking about his preference for privacy and sexual humor.
- Robbie mentioned that Kaelen was his favorite and recalled him being very funny with sexual jokes.
- Marcus admitted he might not be able to track Kaelen successfully and was prompted by the DM to make an investigation check.
- The conversation ended with Marcus pausing to prepare for the check while the group waited.


Input: Yeah, that was just-- that was very good. It's like he's here. Just like him, yep. Okay. Yeah. Maybe we can-- I'll try to fill in for him while I can. uh, yeah. Please do. Please do. This is your call, but I feel like I would be trying to track everybody all the time, so I don't know if I would be successful knowing where Kaelen is, but uh, thank you. Make an investigation check for me. Oh, that's right. I have a-- One second. I'm just-- You're investigating. So cute. I have a whole thing here. Investigation. That's not me. There we are. Investigation. Yes. Eh, 29. What did you roll? 18 plus 11. 29. Oh my god. Okay, I'll say uh, watching. I'll say you followed his movements enough to know that he got back together with Dr. Dranzel's, most of Dr. Dranzel's Troupe. Mm. And began, essentially, traveling east to Wildemount before disappearing from your scope of attention. So last I recall-- Hold on. I'm going to go through papers. Yes, he was back with the old band. They headed east and I stopped caring. There it is right there. "Stopped caring." Oh. So try Kaylie. Oh that's a good idea. That is a very good idea. Kaylie! I Scry on Kaylie. Okay. You peer into your vision within vision, and as it pulls away from your current perspective here in Castle Whitestone, it jettisons itself into the air and through the clouds, traveling at impossible speeds before suddenly coming to rest and focus on a gnomish woman currently sleeping in a cushy bed somewhere, low-lit, alone, at least from what you can tell on the Scry. Any type of indication of whereabouts? Make a perception check. Guidance. Guidance. I just say that. Ooh. Let me remember. Okay. 25. 25. Looks like the inside of an inn or tavern chamber. At a quick glance, you can see the decor and the bed are not sized for her, which means it's likely not a personal bedroom so she's likely either traveling or someplace abroad, but you know that she, just like her father, prone to travel quite often. So not a great time. She was asleep. Definitely in an inn somewhere. Well, if she's asleep, what did the light look like? Maybe we can figure out what time of day and what continent, at the very least. Yeah. It was dark in Vasselheim. Likely dark-- Wait, where did you say you last saw them? They were heading east. In Marquet? Is that what you said? I think they were heading towards Marquet, I believe. But that was a while ago with, what's his-- What would be in the inns? Dranzel. Oh, yes, yes, yes. Dr. Dranzel, Professor Dranzel, whatever it was. Hmm. Can you send a message in the morning? No, it is the morning. Shit. We have people we could ask. You know what, I'm going to try-- This is so silly, but I'm going to see if for some reason he kept the earring. You would know that the earrings have a-- A range. A radius, a range before they're not functional.

Output:
- The group discussed filling in for a missing character and decided to track Kaelen's whereabouts.
- Marcus performed an investigation check, rolling a 29, which revealed that Kaelen had rejoined Dr. Dranzel's Troupe and traveled east toward Wildemount.
- Dorian cast a Scry on Kaylie and, after a successful perception check, determined she was sleeping in an inn or tavern chamber in Vasselheim.
- The players realized it was morning in Vasselheim while the group was likely still in Marquet or heading there.
- Julian belched during the discussion, and the party considered asking others for help or checking for an earring Kaelen might have kept.
- The DM explained that the magical earrings have a specific range or radius before becoming non-functional.


Input: was a while ago with, what's his-- uh-- Aria: What would be in the inns? Marcus: Dranzel. Aria: Oh, yes, yes, yes. uh-- Marcus: Dr. Dranzel, Professor Dranzel, whatever it was. Aria: Hmm. Can you send a message in the morning? No, it is the morning. Shit. thank you. Marcus: We have people we could ask. Nadia: You know what, I'm going to try-- This is so silly, but I'm going to see if for some reason he kept the earring. Julian: (belches) DM: You would know that the earrings have a-- Aria: A range. DM: A radius, a range before they're not functional. Nadia: That's right. I knew that. Marcus: Do I smell pastries? Dorian: Mm. Aria: Yes, they're on the way. Marcus: That's just, oh, thank god. Nadia: Where did this-- DM: Ah. Aria: Slayer's Cake. Julian: Oh, by the way, Elias, I got you this. I reach in the bag of holding and I hand you a little pocket watch. It's smashed to shit and covered in some dark sort of crimson stuff. Marcus: Thank you. This is actually quite sweet. Julian: Yeah, I got that just for you off a fellow that went unconscious. Marcus: Unconscious or permanently unconscious? Julian: Scholars maintain they're not sure, but I figured I saw that and I knew you had to have it. Marcus: Well, I will get this working again once all of this is finished. Thank you. This should occupy me for easily-- Julian: You're welcome. Marcus: Three hours. Four hours, maybe. Dorian: (laughs) Dorian: Well, I guess we could try where you last saw them, but we don't really have time for-- Marcus: I don't really have much other than vague information. Do we have any access to anyone who could just-- Julian: Locate him? Marcus: Do the-- I suppose, yeah, some sort of location spell or otherwise. Julian: What about Allura? Marcus: She's not in Whitestone, I don't think. Allura is-- DM: No, she is back in Vasselheim handling all the business that you aren't handling while you're gathering your friends. Marcus: We do have the communication array. I don't know who else would have access to it. Dorian: Hm. Julian: Oh yeah, your orbs. Dorian: Our orbs. Marcus: Yes. Dorian: Crisis Orbs. That feels weird to utilize them to just find Kaelen, though. They're meant for emergencies. Aria: Cerkonos, can you send messages to people? Julian: This isn't an emergency? Marcus: I feel like-- ROBBIE: No. Aria: Shit. We're level twenty. Dorian: (laughs) Marcus: I'm-- Nadia: Sending? Aria: Yeah, Sending. Do you have it? Nadia: Yeah, I-- Aria: Borlan! Dorian: You have to do it, Borlan. Aria: Sober up! Nadia: I just forgot that I had it. Marcus: Do you need a slap, I can slap you. Nadia: Sure. Dorian: I mean, I could Scry. Nadia: A little tappy-tappy? Dorian: If you don't want to do it, the last one I could try is Dranzel. Aria: But is-- Marcus: Do you want the triple? I can give you the triple. Nadia: Give me the triple. Julian: What's the triple? Marcus: This is the triple. I'm going to grab a glass of ice water sitting next to the coffee. Aria: Oh. Marcus: I'm going to throw it in your face. Nadia: (shouts) Marcus: I'm going to take, I have the quiet version-- Aria: Diplomacy? (laughs) Marcus: --of the Diplomacy. I'm going to give you an electric shock. Nadia: (shouts) Aria: Yeah. Marcus: Then I'm going to slap you in the face. Nadia: (shakes and shouts) Marcus: Wake up! Nadia: Okay, okay, I'm awake. Marcus: There we are. Julian: Me next.

Output:
* The group discussed locating Professor Dranzel and realized the morning had already arrived, causing frustration.
* Julian handed Marcus a smashed pocket watch covered in crimson fluid, which Marcus decided to repair.
* They determined that Allura was unavailable in Vasselheim and debated using Crisis Orbs or Sending to find Kaelen.
* When Nadia forgot she had Sending, Marcus and Dorian harassed her with threats of water, electric shocks, and slaps to wake her up.
* Nadia eventually agreed to send the message, and the group prepared for Julian to take his turn.


Input: triple. Give me the triple. What's the triple? This is the triple. I'm going to grab a glass of ice water sitting next to the coffee. Oh. I'm going to throw it in your face. I'm going to take, I have the quiet version-- of the Diplomacy. I'm going to give you an electric shock. I'm going to slap you in the face. Wake up! Okay, okay, I'm awake. There we are. Me next. I'll send a-- Of course. I haven't talked to him in so long! Do you want me to Scry on Dranzel first and just see? You're going to have to talk to him eventually, Borlan. Yeah, you're going to have to put your big boy pants on. Yeah. Yeah? Yeah. This is the end of the world and stuff. Well, what do I say? End of the world. Again. What do I say? It's the end of the world. We're going to need you here. Say-- It's the end of the world. Cedric is in an orb. We're getting the proper band back together. We need to get him out. Okay. Come to the front lines with us. Stop being a fucking prick. Yeah, we need you or-- Okay, okay. --or you're a prick! Okay, okay. Or, or-- You're already a prick. Okay. What? Listen, I've heard about direct conflict and then indi-direct conflict, and maybe we don't be so apparent with it. What if you've got a big prize for him and you only want to hand deliver it? What if you want to bone him again? What if you want to have sex? Say you're really horny. That's a prize. That's a indi-prick conflict. He would definitely respond to the sexual remark. He would definitely respond to it. Yeah. Unless he's grown. Has he grown? He might have grown. He hasn't grown. You're randy. You had a bunch to drink. Only he can quench your flame. Yeah, but then it's going to hurt so bad if he says no. Yeah, but we're not really going there for that. Who would say no to you? Nobody, Borlan. You lay it on, anybody would say yes. Okay. Would you say yes? No. I don't have it anymore! It's gone! What I had, it left! I don't have it. There are no other gentlemen in this room that can answer that question with any reason. None of you would? I'm not allowed! I'm not allowed to say because it is a trap that will only kill me. Let's practice. Look. Let's have a little bit of role play. Either answer. How randy can you sound? Ready? Go! If he wanted to sleep with me, would you be mad at him? No, of course not. No. Answer truthfully. Answer truthfully! Would you? If she was down for it and I said yes, would you go for it? Don't answer it, because this actually makes me feel weird. Kaelen! Oh! Oh, it's happening! You got this.

Output:
- The group discussed strategies for confronting Borlan regarding the end of the world and the need to retrieve Cedric from an orb.
- Marcus, Julian, and Aria suggested using a sexual approach or "indi-prick conflict" to persuade the target, while Robbie noted the target would respond to such remarks.
- The players debated whether the target had grown or would reject the advances, with Nadia expressing uncertainty about the potential pain of rejection.
- A role-playing exercise was initiated to practice how to ask the target if he wanted to sleep with Nadia, though the attempt made her feel uncomfortable.
- Dorian and Julian excitedly anticipated a positive outcome or a specific event happening as the conversation concluded.


Input: because it is a trap that will only kill me. Let's have a little bit of role play. Either answer. How randy can you sound? Ready? Go! If he wanted to sleep with me, would you be mad at him? No, of course not. No. Answer truthfully. Answer truthfully! Would you? If she was down for it and I said yes, would you go for it? Don't answer it, because this actually makes me feel weird. Kaelen! Oh! Oh, it's happening! Ooh! You got this! Hello. No, sexier. It's Borlan. Ooh! Oh yes, yes, yes. Dial it back. I had-- some booze-- and I'm horny? I hand Gwen two little sticks so he can do drums. It's been a while. I really want to see you. You've got six more words. Maybe say something about Vox Machina so he doesn't get mad. Yeah, yeah. Oh no. Don't tell. What? What? That's-- Just say we need to see him, we need to meet up! He hates it when you do the bait and switch. We're in Whitestone. Say you're in Whitestone! Just say whatever. I'm in Whitestone. Where are you? Where are you? Yeah! Kaelen, do you want to respond to this? That's horrifying! That looks horrifying! Oh! Goodbye, creepy face. Hello, creepy face. There's a little piece right here! Oh god! Take that piece off. Terrifying. That's so nasty! He can't! It's so pepperoni! Can I just rip it? Just bite it off. Can I just rip it? No! Ugh! Oh, you have some dangling. No! It's weird! You got dangles. Yeah, just some light microneedling. You got sinew, man! The vampire fade is just-- Kaelen, you receive this message suddenly from Borlan. Yes, I do. What do you say? Hard to hear you out here. I thought you said something about horny? What? I'm in Wildemount. Hope you're okay! Come visit, or whatever. Hi! Or whatever. What did it sound like? So, you're making that face. Well, he's in Wildemount. What did he say? He just said, you know, if you wanted to come, you can or whatever. So he said-- That's great! That's great! He hasn't told any of us where he is in so long! Wildemount. How did he sound? He sounded like he was fucking, maybe. Or running. Are you saying that out of theory-- Or running? -- or experience here? Was that actually the sound? Well no, I'm saying theory because I guess maybe he was working out. Yeah. I don't know. He sounded out of breath? He sounded out of breath. He sounded like-- Did he sound scared? No, he didn't sound scared. He sounded like neither here nor there. Like.

Output:
*   The group engaged in a role-playing scenario where Nadia questioned Julian about his reaction to a hypothetical sexual situation involving her.
*   After some confusion, the players coordinated a message to send to Kaelen, deciding to reveal they were in Whitestone to avoid triggering a negative response.
*   The characters interacted with a grotesque entity, discussing whether to rip off a piece of it or bite it off, which Julian found horrifying.
*   Kaelen received a sudden, breathless message from Borlan, who claimed to be in Wildemount and invited them to visit.
*   The players analyzed the audio quality of Borlan's message, debating whether his breathing sounded like he was scared, working out, or having sex.


Input: he is in so long! Wildemount. How did he sound? He sounded like he was fucking, maybe. Hilarious! Or running. Are you saying that out of theory-- Or running? -- or experience here? Was that actually the sound? Well no, I'm saying theory because I guess maybe he was working out. Yeah. I don't know. He sounded out of breath? He sounded out of breath. He sounded like-- Did he sound scared? No, he didn't sound scared. He sounded like neither here nor there. Like, you can come, you can call me. If you want to hang out, we can, but I don't really give a shit. He's probably acting nonchalant. This is great! I mean, but now we know exactly where in Wildemount he is, right? Well, Wildemount's massive. I mean, he said exactly where he was, right? He didn't, Gwen! Oh, well then maybe we should-- He just said he's in Wildemount, so that's-- That's an entire continent. He's not even giving me specifics. Yeah. That's so shitty! Hey, I have a question. Can you do that spell again? Yeah. Well ask where in Wildemount. And if he was hiking or fucking. Yeah. I mean, honestly, if he was just answering that while-- I feel like I need to act nonchalant. -- while having intercourse, that would raise questions with the person he was with. So I think he was just full of it, or exercising. No. All right. Well, where are you in Wildemount? Specifically. Specifically. There you go. I would like to know, were you working out? How's it going? Talk to you later. That was perfect! That was really good. That was great. I was trying to be chill about it, but then there was a lot of interest in the middle, but then I kind of-- Yeah. I don't know. Yeah, yeah, yeah. Darling, you're too good for him. Yes, I know this! While there's nothing I can answer about any weird middle ground, you are too good for him. So that's the bar that you are at least going by. Yeah, okay. Okay. Whoa! Whoa! Whoa, whoa, whoa! I think he's riding a horse. Where are we? Boys, where are we? It looks like we're-- Yeah, it looks like we're about halfway between Asarius and Bazzoxan. I don't know. There's not a marker or anything. I could describe it for you, I guess, but is this a booty call? Asarius and Bazzoxan. Ass-arus. As-as-as-us. What did he say? Asarius and Bazzoxan. Oops! Sorry. So, I don't know. It sounds like he's on horses. He was talking to some boys. Oh! Okay. Does this sound familiar to you? No, I just-- Why'd you get excited? Is he fucking boys? Maybe. I believe he was-- I don't know what he's doing! He was traveling with a band. They call themselves The Boys. He's probably with his band. Oh, they do? Sometimes. Wait, how do you

Output:
- The group discussed the sound of a character's voice, debating whether he was exercising, having intercourse, or simply acting nonchalant.
- They realized the character was located somewhere in the massive continent of Wildemount but lacked specific location details initially.
- After some confusion regarding the pronunciation of Asarius and Bazzoxan, they confirmed the character was riding a horse between those two locations.
- Marcus clarified that the character was traveling with a group called "The Boys," which sparked further discussion about his activities.
- The conversation ended with the group trying to determine if the character was engaging in sexual activity or simply traveling with his band.


Input:
Bazzoxan. Asarius and Bazzoxan.
Uh, Nadia: Oops! Sorry. Dorian: Okay.
Nadia: So, I don't know. It sounds like he's on horses. He was talking to some boys.
Aria: Oh! Dorian: Okay.
Nadia: Does this sound familiar to you? Aria: No, I just--
Nadia: Why'd you get excited? Aria: Is he fucking boys?
Nadia: Maybe. Borlan: (laughs)
Marcus: I believe he was-- Nadia: I don't know what he's doing!
Marcus: He was traveling with a band. They call themselves The Boys.
Dorian: He's probably with his band. Nadia: Oh, they do?
Marcus: Sometimes. Nadia: Wait, how do you know this?
Marcus: Because I-- Aria: He's a fan. He doesn't want to admit it. He's a fan.
Marcus: No, I'm not. Aria: He's got posters in the room.
Marcus: Absolutely not. Nadia: He did ask me if it was a booty call.
Dorian: You have posters in what room? Not in your bedroom.
Marcus: No. Dorian: That's weird. Marcus: That would be weird.
Dorian: Where do you have posters? Marcus: I don't!
Nadia: Should I leave him on read? Aria: (whispers) In his lab!
Dorian: In his lab? What, Borlan? Aria: The workshop.
Nadia: (laughs) Dorian: I got distracted.
Nadia: He asked me if it was a booty call, and I should just leave it, right?
Marcus: Yes. Julian: We're actively trying to find him.
Borlan and DM: (laugh)
Nadia: You're so smart, Gwen. Do I contact him again, or do we just try to find him?
Aria: Can you find a tree halfway between Bazzo-- (incoherent mumbles)?
Marcus: (laughs)
Dorian: I'm going to, once again, connect into the roots of the earth, and this time I'm going to Scry on Dranzel.
DM: Dr. Dranzel. You got it.
Dorian: Now that I know he's probably with him.
Marcus: I hand Gwen a biscuit from a little jar.
DM: Absolutely not. Julian: Oh, thank you!
DM: So you (magical whooshes) travel through, your vision, as opposed to the sky, it goes through the roots of the earth the mycelium networks, the stone and rock, all the elements that you are most tethered to, eventually emerging into a starry nightscape eventually emerging into a starry nightscape that sits above a barely Catha-lit valley that sits above a barely Catha-lit valley of broken rock and spires of these massive, almost spike spires, that stick 100 plus feet in the air at strange arcs all around you, this valley of massive rock thorns.
Dorian: Oh!
DM: A mountain range that is dark and ominous that encircles the distant horizon. You see a number of large, leafless trees that reach out to the night sky, like hands scraping for the heavens. You see a cluster of horses slowly stopping in a circle with a number of figures, and Dr. Dranzel in a heavy coat, looks like a black, leather-ish coat with his hat on, sitting on top of the horse, looking around, and some of the other people on horseback around are starting to reach and rummage into bags and stuff. It's hard to see. It's very dark, and you don't have a lot of detail in this space. But I mean, there is a tree that they've stopped near, a little cluster of leafless trees. One of them, two of them might be large enough to travel through.
Dorian: I got him. We're going?
Aria: Let's go. Nadia: Yeah, let's go.
Dorian: Let's move fast before they navigate too far away.
Marcus: Let me put my clothes on and get the kit. I had it prepared.
Aria: Oh, the kids. Dorian: Grab jackets.

Output:
- The group discussed a man named Bazzoxan who was traveling with a band called The Boys and potentially had posters in his workshop.
- Marcus confirmed he was not a fan despite Aria's accusations about his admiration for the band.
- Dorian decided to cast a spell to scry on Dranzel by connecting through the roots of the earth and mycelium networks.
- The vision revealed a dark valley with massive rock spires where Dranzel and a group of figures were gathered around horses.
- The players agreed to move quickly to intercept the group before they could navigate further away.
- Marcus prepared his kit while the others grabbed jackets to initiate the rescue or confrontation.


Input: reach and rummage into bags and stuff. It's hard to see. It's very dark, and you don't have a lot of detail in this space. But I mean, there is a tree that they've stopped near, a little cluster of leafless trees. One of them, two of them might be large enough to travel through. I got him. We're going? Let's go. Yeah, let's go. Let's move fast before they navigate too far away. Let me put my clothes on and get the kit. I had it prepared. Oh, the kids. Grab jackets. Will we be back before... One moment. I'll take care of this in one second. I turn, sitting, and I start writing a quick note. As I do: Gwendolyn? Yes, father? I hope you heard all that. I did, yes. Please let Cassandra know where we're going. Let Vesper know that she's in charge. If something goes wrong, you're in charge. But don't let them know that. Of course. This is for you. Just hands a folded note. If things go wrong, you know the three places where I keep the emergency kit. Please make sure that your siblings find it. Of course, of course. We'll be back soon. Have you seen Cedric? He's gone on a bit of a holiday with a few friends up the road. Give my love. Of course. Give me a hug. I can call him back. When are you coming back? No. As soon as possible, dear. Okay. I'll call him back. I'll call them all back. Come here, come here. Kiss, kiss, kiss. I love you. I love you, too. Tell them, actually, any of your siblings that you can collect, have them meet us at the Sun Tree. Yes. As quickly as possible. Very well. Thank you, dear. It will be done. She runs off. She behaves so much better for you. You have the twins. I have this one. So I'm going to go to the wall where the mask sits. I remove it from the wall. Behind it is a safe. I open the safe. There is nothing in the safe but a single piece of paper. I move that aside, and there's a key. I take the key, put everything back, take the mask with me, and I go running off before anyone sees because I know where I keep all of my-- The mask, the mask? Yes, the mask. It's always on the wall. What was that piece of paper, Elias? Nothing that you need to concern yourself with. Damn. I go running into my lab. I open up this small closet with a poster inside the locker of it. Yes! I grab the box that's clearly been put together. Elias! Run and get dressed. We're going to lose him! Should we open up the safe? Yeah, let's open up the safe. I just reach up with the Titanstone Knuckles. I wouldn't do that. Strains. You're going to trigger-- a trap immediately, you idiot! Gwen, make a-- What saving throw should he make? Mm. That's a wisdom saving throw. Wisdom saving. Wait, yes. That one is a wisdom saving throw.

Output:
- Dorian, Aria, Nadia, and Marcus decided to move quickly to intercept a group before they could navigate too far away.
- Marcus instructed Gwendolyn to contact Cassandra and Vesper, handing her a note regarding emergency protocols and the location of a kit.
- Aria said goodbye to Gwendolyn and the absent Cedric, instructing her to gather siblings at the Sun Tree.
- Marcus retrieved a mask from a wall safe, found a key and a piece of paper, and then fled to his lab to grab a box.
- Julian attempted to open a safe using Titanstone Knuckles, which Marcus warned would trigger an immediate trap.
- The group debated the necessary saving throw for Gwen, with Marcus confirming it was a wisdom saving throw.


Input: the box that's clearly been put together. Elias! Run and get dressed. We're going to lose him! Should we open up the safe? Yeah, let's open up the safe. I just reach up with the Titanstone Knuckles. I wouldn't do that. Uh... I reach up... straining... You're going to trigger... uh... watching... a trap immediately, you idiot! Gwen, make a... uh... what saving throw should he make? Mm. That's a wisdom saving throw. Wait, yes. That one is a wisdom saving throw. Natural one. Uh... thank you. Yay! We're back, baby! Off to a good start. Can I have a custom spell? Sure. What are you wanting to do? I'd say, for the next 60 seconds, you feel the sudden urge to run out of the room, out into the hallway, and start running up and down the hallway going: Hello! I'm trying to rob Lord de Rolo! I'm robbing Lord de Rolo! Haha! Just yelling it as you run up and down. I'm robbing Lord de Rolo! I'm robbing Lord-- What's happening? It'll wear off. Well. You run past Gwendolyn. As you go past, she reaches up and grabs your belt and rides you as you leave the building. Gwen, help me! I'm robbing Lord de Rolo! Giggles. She just rides you like a wild animal until she lets go... Elias! And then charges out the garden. Find your siblings! You wouldn't let me install a proper alarm, so I have to make do. Taryon can be useful sometimes. All right. I'm dressed. I've got the cloak on. I have a whole bunch of weird stuff y'all have never seen before that I'm putting in, strange little gadgets. Elias! I get my walking stick. I am ready to go. All right, finally! Let's go! Quick! You're all very chaotic without your leader Kaelen. I was going to ask, how did you get dragged into this madness? They asked me to fight. Oh dear. Oh my god! Oh my god! I haven't done cardio like that in forever. Gag. Okay, that was yesterday's stuff. Have a bear claw. Huh? Thank you. Oh! Chomps. Going from almost barfing to just housing a bear claw! That did the trick! That's my style. Half the things in my lab and office are booby trapped. Just don't touch anything. Did I hear right? You were bitchy with Fiona the last time she saw you? You know the company she brought. It was just a bit much. I'm so sorry, dear. The company she keeps? Those people. What do you mean? No, no, no, no, no! She brought Bells Hells. Oh, those chucklefucks? It put us a bit on edge. You know exactly why, and I'm not going to apologize for it. You're always on edge, Elias. Yes, because I'm right all the time. Let's go! We're going to lose him. They were moving slowly, I assure it. Why do you have to speak in absolutions? You don't know! You didn't put your... whole brain and your body matter into Exandria--

Output:
- The group rushed to dress and prepare after realizing they were losing track of a target, with Julian attempting to use Titanstone Knuckles on a safe despite Marcus's warnings.
- Julian failed a natural one on a wisdom saving throw, triggering a chaotic situation where he was forced to run through the hallway shouting about robbing Lord de Rolo while being ridden by Gwendolyn.
- Marcus utilized a custom spell to create a distraction, though he noted he had to improvise because he could not install a proper alarm system.
- The party regrouped to discuss their lack of cardio and shared a bear claw to recover from the physical exertion.
- Tensions rose when Marcus admitted to being wary of the company Fiona brought, specifically identifying Bells Hells as the cause of their unease.
- Dorian and Marcus argued about the group's chaotic nature and the need to move quickly before the target escaped, with Marcus insisting on his rightness despite the danger.