Do you recall the halcyon days of yore - when Saturday mornings were for cartoons, the daily grind referred to leveling up your party, and 16-bit role playing games reigned supreme? Then join Paul, Matt, Sabrina, Scott, and Jordan on an epic actual play Dungeons & Dragons adventure as they use magic, airships, summons, and swords to battle an oppressive Empire and unlock the power of... The Crystal Codex!
Episodes
Monday Dec 26, 2022
Monday Dec 26, 2022
In the tunnels deep beneath the streets of Almar, Nari & the Boys find themselves face-to-face with not one but two Heralds of the Angel Iramiel: Amavi, Herald of Mind; and Seros, Herald of Fire. Our heroes, already wearied from numerous encounters en route, can’t afford any missteps when fire goes on the offensive.
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Monday Jan 02, 2023
Monday Jan 02, 2023
With our heroes now a direct threat to her, Amavi has decreed, “Those who would fight against the Inevitable shall be wiped from existence!” Can Nari & the Boys survive the fury of a second Herald in as many hours?
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Monday Jan 09, 2023
Monday Jan 09, 2023
This week we’re plopping Nari & The Boys down into a Random Saved Game! Our heroes find themselves in an occupied city desperate to escape the reach of an evil empire and before you ask, no this is not just episode 1 of Crystal Codex again. Joining us in this generation-defining RPG is our latest “Side Piece” Sarah playing a not-so-damsel-in-distress and the third former general in the party (for those keeping track at home).
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Monday Jan 16, 2023
Monday Jan 16, 2023
With two Heralds defeated, Nari & the Boys have turned their attention to the remaining three. Our heroes fear that their friends and loved ones to the north in the Glass Mountains may be in one’s path of destruction, having previously heard the voice of the Breath of Pavantis just outside Woodbridge. Is there enough time left for Nari & the Boys to frustrate Iramiel’s operative in that part of the world, or is failure inevitable?
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Monday Jan 23, 2023
Monday Jan 23, 2023
The Almarian Senate has convened to address the unprecedented events of the recent past and Nari & the Boys hope to shed light on what’s really been happening. The ormechs awakening, the destruction of the opera house, the missing citizens, the fire at Smitchy’s Bazaar… our heroes’ unique insight into these events just might be enough to convince the people of the true danger posed by Iramiel and Inevitability.
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Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Nari & the Boys find themselves at ground zero when the adherents of Inevitability make their true allegiances known by attempting to seize control of the Almarian Senate through bloodshed. As some old friends help protect the civilians, Nari & the Boys employ aggressive de-escalation techniques: axe, sword, other sword, and blue-tongued pocket lizard.
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Monday Feb 06, 2023
Monday Feb 06, 2023
En route to Menorest and the Herald of Earth, Nari & the Boys once again find themselves the targets of Rousse’s former employer. Nari, noticing that they’ve changed course, rushes to find her sleeping allies ambushed by Rousse’s ex, and this time it appears he’s not alone.
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Monday Feb 13, 2023
Monday Feb 13, 2023
After an eventful few days in the air, Nari & the Boys arrive in the Menorese capitol Colinium where our heroes’ search for the Herald of Earth can begin in earnest. Also, Pine trips over his tongue, Richter explains the birds & the bees, Nari has salacious suspicions, and Rousse drops a toxic friendship.
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Monday Feb 20, 2023
Monday Feb 20, 2023
As we kick off episode 100 of the Crystal Codex adventure, Nari & the Boys find themselves at the entrance to the hidden library of Lady Kadriel. When an urgent message arrives for one of our heroes, they must decide if there is time to fight for the good of one country when the fate of the entire world hangs in the balance.
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Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
With revolution bubbling just below the surface and the threat of returning Heralds, Nari & the Boys agree to do what they can for Menorest while focusing on their search for the Herald of Earth. Were Richter and Pine to challenge for the sword master titles taken from them it could create the chaos the revolution needs, but can our heroes delay any more given what they know about the Heralds’ immortal nature?
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Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
The challenges issued by Richter and Pine have been accepted with both combats occurring simultaneously. Their titles (and lives) on the line, Richter tests the worthiness of his opponent, Pine endures unsporting behavior, Nari discourages shenanigans, and Rousse works the crowd.
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Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Having successfully retained their titles and loosened Annette’s grip on Menorese politics, Nari & the Boys begin their trek overland to find the Herald of Earth after an evening of celebration. As the quaking grows ever stronger, our heroes journey to the Millet farm and hopefully the “Rest Between” where the Herald is said to be found.
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5 days ago
5 days ago
Nari & the Boys arrive at the Millet farm to find a place untouched by the earthquakes ravaging the rest of the countryside. It is not without its own dangers, however, as our heroes are beset by beings of earth, stone, and… other materials. This is a good sign if you’re hunting the Herald of Earth, but Nari & the Boys will first have to survive this conflict to continue their search.
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