The Medusa's Cascade

After a hard-fought battle against Strahd von Zarovich and narrowly claiming victory, the party splinters. The majority of the party: Arguile, Cereius, Kyver, Galahad, and Zechs return Argon's skull, fight Baba Lysaga, retrieve Galahad's armor, and head toward Belrondis. They seek the aid of the Shuffle Guild, Zech's found family. Meanwhile, Shanks goes on a journey of discovery, as he meets the enigmatic Mr. Bell instead of Dona Takal. Lessons are learned and breakthroughs are had. All of this happens under the dark clouds that are the Constable's plans to destroy three prime material planes, and their homes. Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com

The party finds their time in Nymora very reminiscent of their time in Granz City just after their defeat of Strahd. There is a lot of planning for the next stages. There are a lot of revelries. Some pranks and lots of drinking that was involved. The party split up and while half go shopping for ways to improve Shanks’ elven speed, the other half looks to acquire an airship for their trip to help their ally, Quon. During this time the group is reminded of just how much Hoshino doesn’t know and adds more to their list of things to tell him at a later time. They meet with Aura back on the cruise ship to kill some time, have some drinks, and make plans for the evening to see Nymora’s nightlife scene. Shanks and Salix acquired materials for their creations and some information from Torbera about the incursion that happened. There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at themedusascascade.com

Upon the return to Nymora, the group picks up a tail. A mysterious figure approaches them and relays some pertinent information to the party, a human woman who informs the party that JM is safe and running with a slightly different company. They will reconvene at another time. Galahad and Shanks have a drinking contest that ends with Galahad as the victor and Hoshino with a great tale to tell. Zechs contacts Argo with the help of Glad who tells him that he said “not to worry and everything is fine” which immediately has him worried and knows full well that everything, in fact, is not fine. With Glad’s help again he speaks to Natasha, Argo’s second in command, and learns that Argo is en route to talk some sense into his friend and brother-in-arms, Antonius. Zechs informs a very buzzed Galahad and they discuss what this could mean for their mentors, and for the path that lies ahead for everyone. We finish with Galahad getting some clarity on a number of things from Bahamut. It’s a troublesome road ahead but at least they’ll have each other. Right? There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

In the northwestern part of the island cluster of Iwi, sits the Mechfall Enclave. Consisting of eight separate islands, the largest is Mechfall, and sitting on its east coast is the city of Gamsby. Originally settled by Dwarves and Gnomes, they built their forges and workshops within the small row of mountains. Due to constant war on the larger islands, many refugees flocked to the islands to seek sanctuary. The reaction from the existing community was rather utilitarian, “you’re welcome here, what do you bring to the table?” In the fourth episode of Across the Planes, Tom, Law (Zechs), and Joe (Arguile) discuss and come up with the lore surrounding Gamsby, Mechfall. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss the culture, religion, industry, and overall vibe of the Artisan Metropolis. VO: Thomas Lapierre, Lawrence Bentiné Jr., and Joseph Ramirez Edited and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

As they still deal with the aftermath of the “Rig Situation” the party makes the final steps of this arc. They successfully get Kasimir what he needs from the Amber Temples, but there is immense doubt amongst the party as to whether this will help or hinder their overall plan. Kyver reveals that he made a deal with Orcus, and Arguile then reveals that he has been given a gift from someone called Elrin. Tensions are thick in the air and a frustrated Zechs goes to his room to find a mysterious doorway has appeared in his room. Not only does he end up in the feywild, in the presence of King Oberon himself, but is given back his memories in full. This concerns the Journeyman for several reasons that she mentions to Galahad. Eventually, they finally make their way toward the Order of the Silver Dragon. Here, the party encounters many deadly enemies as well as memories most have forgotten. Particularly Galahad about his first meeting with his mentor Antonius. Which, hearing the name, Glad brings up her late husband who was Antonius’ best friend and, to her, the cause of his death. After a lengthy discussion, the group tables further talk until after they retrieve the sun sword. The owner of this sword, Vladimir Horngaard, and his men will not give it easily, and through this conflict, a few party members are told that in one day, would have revenant on their tails. Less they return a vital item to the Order. With energy drained, and night quickly approaching, they make haste towards Vallaki as they can hear the howls of wolves quickly approaching. Thankfully, the wolves are in alignment with them and hate Strahd, potentially proving to be allies. While rest is needed, Vallaki proves to keep the party quite busy. Will they ever find their way out of Barovia? Will they ever rid this land of the Curse of Strahd?  Stay tuned for the next part of our Arc Recaps… “The Curse of Strahd”. Enjoy! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

We pick back up with the party returning to Nymora. The signs of the incursion are nowhere to be found and Zechs’ parents unpacking their things as they’ve just returned as well. With a piece of the root of the Heartwood Galahad makes haste as he will be without his armor for some time and needs to make arrangements. Hoshino recalls his time in Nymora several ages ago and tries to gather some information on an old friend of his, Ice on the Lake. Zechs and Salix decide to look up some family history as well, while the rest of the party chooses to do a little shopping and trading of gear. Shanks gets his freshly enchanted elven saber and all seems right with the team. A very needed day of respite given the few days they’ve had. They cherish it while they can, because, with Collateral, peace seems to always feel short-lived. There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

Last time: we find ourselves with the team giving the Stone of Revival to Amina. In this exchange, she reminds them that she also asked them to help aid Quon and his people in the Glasmeda Isles. It’s also determined that Hoshino is not cursed, not in the sense that can be removed via the Remove Curse spell. While this brings a sense of relief to the party, they have more questions for their new ally. Salix is told that their hut is still intact, and the party agrees to stop and visit it on their way up north. Amina lets Zechs know that Nymora is safe, and they are sent back to see just that. The wreckage of the machines that Arguile and Shanks saw is nowhere to be found. There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

In the northern reaches of Sloane’s “The Burned” region is the ancient city of Zur Algud. Built by Dragons before recorded history, it is a long-standing beacon of magic, industry, and power. In the third episode of Across the Planes, Tom, Tone (Galahad), and Frim (Hoshino) discuss and come up with the lore surrounding Zur Algud. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss the culture, religion, industry, and overall vibe of the Dragon City.   VO: Thomas Lapierre III, Antonio Perez, and Frimmer Starstone Edited and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

They say it’s better to have loved and lost than to ever have loved at all. They also say love is blind and can take your breath away. In the case of Shanks, Rig did a lot more than that. A mysterious figure from his past who had her heart set on revenge in exchange for time and power. The party had enough to deal with between their time in the amber temple, Kyver making dark dealings, and their mysterious new ally Kasimir. To say that this left the party divided was an understatement in the aftermath of the events. Let’s hope they can learn from their past mistakes and grow to trust each other despite their troubling pasts. They have an entire valley to save, which is still only the beginning of an ever-growing list of developments.  Stay tuned for the next part of our Arc Recaps… “On the Edge”. Enjoy! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

Nestled in the northeast of Sloane’s massive forest, known as the Heartwood, is the Tabaxi city of Nymora. It was founded by the Nymora siblings, four brothers, and a sister, after the mass exodus of Tabaxi from the surrounding areas of the Elven city of Invenas. In the second episode of Across the Planes, Tom, Law (Zechs), and Sebastian (Kyver) discuss and come up with the lore surrounding Nymora. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss the culture, religion, industry, and overall vibe of the Tabaxi city. VO: Thomas Lapierre III, Law Bentiné Jr, and Sebastian Bonet Edited and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

It’s hard for this group to catch a break it seems. Upon leaving the tavern, the party arrives and finally deals with their task at the winery. It’s a long battle and not everything is tied up in a pretty bow. We find the group concerned with Kyver’s well-being. Thinking that the dagger he received may be the cause they remove it from his possession and give him Arguile’s rapier as a loaner. They arrive back at Krezyk for the evening and return the wine to the town. Faith, power, and dreams seem to be on everyone’s minds. The next day, they meet with a strange and peculiar man, the Abbot. The entire process leading to the exchange and everything during, left the party unsettled. A strange man with an odd obsession for Strahd even going so far as to create a bride for him. If that weren’t enough, the druids have more things brewing. Instead of dismissing it as “their problem and not ours” the group finally decides to make a plan to see it through and make the land of Barovia a bit safer. This isn’t their finest hour by any stretch of the imagination. Through some deceit and a revivify spell they gained a new ally, Chico. This of course did not happen without a rather uncomfortable exchange and series of bluffs towards Strahd who appeared shortly after. While he lets them continue on, he tells them he is aware of their coming and goings, and that they are always being watched within his realm. The Cascade appears for them again, and they explain that Chico should be in the employ of the Tavern and not have the details of what really happened revealed to him. Some of the party receive new gifts and items that they requested to help them on their journey ahead. An onyx blade handles for Kyver, a great sword for Galahad, and a saber for We'ahqa. JM takes the druidic staff that they found from We'ahqa for safe keeping and the group plans their next course of action. They leave the tavern, meeting with Damian again who shares his contempt towards Strahd. They inform him that they are indeed allies and he informs them that they might find aid in Vallaki at the Blue Water Inn. The layers and layers of complexities just keep adding up, don’t they?  Stay tuned for the next part of our Arc Recaps… “The Rig Situation”. Enjoy! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

In the northeast of the isolated nation of Granzia sits the Elven city of Luxenburough. Nestled west of Tarren Ridge, south of Dragonborn Valley and the Yiegelf Mountains, and east of the Levias Crossing in the Granzian Sea, the refugees of the first War of the Fey Kings made their home. In the first episode of Across the Planes, Tom, Joe (Arguile), and Hutch (Shanks) discuss and come up with the lore surrounding Luxenburough. Over the course of the conversation, they discuss the culture, religion, industry, and overall vibe of the Elven city. VO: Thomas Lapierre III, Joseph Ramirez, and Eric Hutchison Edited and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

We are introduced to someone far worse than Strahd. A being known as The Constable. He has taken JM and imprisoned them for their crimes throughout the planes and time. In a ransacked tavern, Welby gives the party the rundown of the situation, and with the help of an old ally of JM, they begin to make a plan to get them back. The party splits up into two teams, a negotiation team to try to plead for JM’s release, and a stealth team to break out JM if the negotiation goes south. The party meets the Constable and a back-and-forth about justice, and law are discussed. The negotiation goes south, and just as you think it couldn’t get worse, it results in an ultimatum from The Constable. The paladin for JM or none of you leave at all. Furious and with their back against the wall the party agrees. They are given JM, at least so they are told. They are met with a human woman wearing his clothes and not resembling him in the slightest. Once at the tavern again, they plan for an all-out heist on The Constable’s Vaults, his prison where they are currently keeping Galahad. As only hours pass for the party, 50 years pass for the Goliath. It was a time spent training his mind, body, and faith. Made better by a friend named Bothok, who he later realized was the avatar of his god Bahamut. The party reconnects and attempts to escape only to be trapped in some illusory field of The Constable’s design. A traumatic series of events transpire, leaving only Zechs to face off with The Constable. All of this happens as the party one by one awakes in water-filled tubes in another location. Eventually, they all manage to escape, but the events hit them all hard, some harder than most. JM gives them each something to aid them on their personal quests. A lot of questions, mixed emotions, and heavy drinking followed. Conversations are exchanged and the party now has to pick up the pieces of the last few hours and finish their task at hand. Destroying Strahd and saving Barovia! Stay tuned for the next part of our Arc Recaps… “The Task at Hand”. Enjoy! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

It's the night of delivery for the man in red, but his sleigh has been taken down. Mission control has lost contact with Kringle and it's up to S.L.E.I.G.H. Team One to get him safely back to delivering joy across the realm. Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

So with a less than stellar start to their adventure, the party has lost its charge to the enemy they were sent there to defeat. They have managed to get Strahd’s personal journal, the first tarot card. They welcomed a new party member and fought another battle that could have gone better. They have found new weapons, new enemies, and for some, visions and promises of gifts beyond compare. Zechs is elected leader of this rag-tag group and not even a few hours later almost half the party is caught in an explosion. That will remind them to check for traps and not mess with things that aren’t theirs in the future. Right? They have been off to a rough start, to say the least. They arrive at Krezyk where they are told that they can find aid (lodging and information) in exchange for tracking down their wine delivery that has not yet arrived. So, back from where they came, still licking their wounds from that morning, the party travels back to go track down some wine. What could go wrong? Stay tuned for the next part of our Arc Recaps… “The Constable”. Enjoy! Read by Antonio Perez, Eric Hutchison, and Thomas Lapierre III Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

If you expect the typical band of adventurers turned heroes, you're looking in the wrong place. This group is rough around the edges, each with a motivation that would send most into solitude. The party makes their way out of the Death House, which almost claims the lives of some. They face some complex decisions but show signs of being very skilled. However, they have a long way to go to be a cohesive team. Only time will tell with this party.  Stay tuned for the next part of our Arc Recaps… “Try, Try Again” Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

9 strangers meet in a mysterious tavern called: The Medusa's Cascade. There, they meet The Journeyman who offers them a job in exchange for gold and helps with some of their personal quests. What's the job? Free a demi-plane of its curse, seems easy enough, right? One would think. The group has a hard time coming together and it nearly costs them… on many occasions. The first major location in this journey reveals just how out of their depth this group may be. Haunted manors, a woman being visited by a powerful dark force, and the internal demons they have to fight as well.  Welcome to the arc recaps for Collateral Damage. This is not your typical adventure and certainly not your typical group of adventurers. Enjoy the tale. Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Read by Antonio Perez, Eric Hutchison and Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

We come back to the story still in the bowels of the speakeasy “Twisted Antler”. Sage and Thai are putting more cards on the table with their current “situation”. It seems, however, that their information has some interest to more than the people in that room. Sage finds and dispels the orb that seems to hover closely around Thai. On the other side of the room, Bosco informs The Connusier of his current travels, and while the story seems intriguing there is a desire for more than what the rogue is currently sharing. On both sides of these conversations, they speak about the idea to take down Olmoz and the Infinity Bazaar. Oh, and more importantly Thai is on the lamb and Bosco is to be presumed “dead”. While Chava offers a place of refuge for the group as they are now certain that Olmoz has sent assassins after them. In fact, Olmoz pays Thai a visit in his dream, taunting the always confident Tabaxi. Thai wakes up in a cold sweat and informs Bosco and Sage of what transpired. A messenger delivers to the group a box with five gold coins bearing the mark of the Infinity Bazaar, further driving home the message that they are on Olmoz’s radar. They gather their things, use a psionic link to communicate, and put forth a plan in motion to lure out their would-be killers. Are they in over their heads? Is their plan doomed to fail? There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

We return to the Iwi with Thai, Bosco, and their new ally Sage Sapien. The group makes their way toward MechFall with Sage as their means of transportation. While on this journey Sage gives them what he knows of the Daughters of Creation and the changes that have happened since last he gazed upon these lands. Thai informs Bosco of their time away, the group that he ran with, the man who took him, and his nefarious plan to pull the planes into each other. It’s a city of a more modern age as they find horseless carriages and buildings as tall as the eye can see. They have their sights set on the “Twisted Antler” where the drinks are plenty if you have the currency to pay for them. It’s a speakeasy, not a place you’d find on a map. What is the price for these drinks you may ask? Information of course. You just need to ask about the Elvish Rum. Chava gives Thai a hard time for leaving without so much as a goodbye. After pleasantries are exchanged Thai and Sage let them in on what they’ve been up to and ask them for the utmost discretion. On the other side of the room, Bosco catches up with his old pal The Connoisseur who introduces Bosco to a fiery new blend he acquired. There’s a lot of information floating around as are the drinks. Let’s hope for their sake, the booze is worth the price.  There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of The Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

Last time, we found ourselves with the team giving the Stone of Revival to Amina. In this exchange, she reminds them that she also asked them to help aid Quon and his people in the Glasmeda Isles. It’s also determined that Hoshino is not cursed, well not in the sense that can be removed via the Remove Curse spell. While this brings a sense of relief to the party it also results in them having more questions for their new ally. Salix is told that their hut is still intact and the party agrees to stop and visit it on their way up north. Amina lets Zechs know that Nymora is safe and they are sent back to see just that. The wreckage of the machines that Arguile and Shanks saw is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, we return to the gem heist job with Thai, Bosco, Morz… and an EMERALD DRAGON! It looked like quite a grim situation as the team tries their best to escape from the dragon's fury. Eventually, the dragon’s breath weapon deals a massive hit of psychic damage to Bosco and Thai and the dragon eventually gets a hold of Morz who is torn into. Thai and Bosco attempt to free Morz with force but the dragon doesn’t seem to want to relinquish their quarry. Reading the situation Thai makes an effort to plead with the dragon for their lives. A badly injured Morz is put down but kept close as Bosco and Thai begin their negotiations. Eventually, they make allies with the dragon who they name Sage. They agree to go after Olmoz and the Inifinity Bazaar.

After the defeat of the Web of Fate, Salix brings Duo back from Granzia where he was banished. The stone had taken hold of Duo and he was not willing to give up the stone. He even went so far as to tell Zechs that if the party planned on taking it from him, he would leave the group, forever. An attempt was made to command Duo to drop the stone, but the spell Galahad cast was not strong enough to separate the magic of the stone from Duo. Shanks took a calculated shot, managing to release the stone from Duo as Galahad quickly grabbed it and placed it into the haversack. Just as things seemed to settle down, a mysterious figure emerges from underneath the Shrine of Fate. A man named Hoshino, a victim of the Web, is met by the party and is thousands of years removed from when he came. There are spoils, revelry, some discussion about the city’s future, and conversation about what the party has been feeling. The party lets Hoshino know that he can join them on their journey and help connect any missing pieces from his memories. Voyas departs from the party in the morning leaving with her ally from the monastery where she studied. It’s the dawn of a new day and the party is preparing to head back to the Heartwood to deliver the stone to Amina. There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of The Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

The momentum in the battle was a constant power struggle. With party members falling unconscious and being picked back up it was not a guarantee that they would all make it out alive. The party stayed focused and they were able to come out on top. One by one they took down each member of the Web of Fate and secured their victory. It was hard fought and the events leading up to this very moment took every bit of what the team had in them. A brief moment of silence finally sets in and they get to fully digest what transpired. All they have left is to get Duo back and the stone. Then they’re done, right? There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

It’s a tense few moments before the ceremony begins. The party makes their final plans and preparations for the retrieval of the stone and the elimination of the Web of Fate. Salix offers themselves up as a distraction, an enlarged and souped-up Galahad is going to come at Lady Sagewyng like a freight train, the familiars are going to grab the stone, and Duo will be banished with the stone while the battle takes place. Some of this plan actually works and there is a brief moment where the team feels confident. Until things begin to go sideways. Salix disappears into a void of shadow, Zechs goes down, and the situation begins to look a bit grim. Momentum does however start to shift for the party but it’s a war of attrition. Salix returns rejuvenated and emanating with powerful void magic at their disposal. This will be the most challenging fight for the party so far. Will they come out on top? There's so much happening and that's where we pick up... Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

We start with where we left off: a tense situation where Arguile and Shanks explore deeper into the Shrine of Fate. Ultimately, they run into most of the members of the Web of Fate where Arguile's divination magic saves the two from quite possibly a grim end. They make it back out and to the party who awaits, still at the safe house, and informs the party of what they found. This is it: the final few hours before all the players and pieces are set. With so much on the line various members of the team reach out to their patrons, some being more fortunate than others. They start to think of a plan and any and all contingencies in the event that they fail in any part of the plan or are met with unforeseen circumstances. The plan is crazy, but with Collateral, crazy just might work. There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

We last left off with the party arriving back at the safe house. Their attempt on Grimwing's life was unsuccessful but brought about useful information on their foes going forward. The night still had an air of tension as the party rested what felt like it could be their very last rest. Conversations had, but it was the dreams and visions that proved the most interesting. Voyas heard directly from the Daughter of the Flame and was told about her role in the group, story, and events ahead. As the party woke they heard and found a bestial spirit of a caracal kitten left by Arbane with a note written in the dirt that said "Be seeing you soon kitty cat." There was a dark moment that led to a familiar fight… Duo falling briefly, Zechs reviving him and killing the bestial spirit, and eventually Voyas reaching out to Zechs mentally and just hearing him scream and cry as the stress of these past few days and everything else surrounding him has brought him to his breaking point. The group decides to move forward with the plan to break into the Shrine of Fate using the captain's amulets that Iggy gave the party. Shanks and Arguile head over that way, while the rest of the party reconnects with Finnea and the resistance. Shanks and Arguile are in shark infested waters and one wrong move can have dire consequences. Even still they know what they must do and proceed forward. There's so much happening and that's where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!   Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

Last we left off, just a few hours after the assassination attempt on Garron the party sets their sights on Grimwing. They move in to strike and just manage to get the drop on him. Voyas blocks the door to the Harpy Room with her shield, (Captain America style), and the patrons start to panic. On the outside Zechs sees guards move towards the door and the sounds of Arbane’s voice and his beasts in the distance. Meanwhile, back inside the party quickly discovers just exactly how the Stone of Revival works and the mystery behind the venom walkers. As Grimwing meets his end, a flash of light leaves his chest, goes towards the tower and back into him in a flash. He is transformed into a massive drider-like creature that screeches loud enough for the entire casino to hear. Galahad, Voyas, and the others go to strike the creature down, and outside Zechs knows that’s his cue to act. Grimwing falls twice but is, just as quickly, brought back up as this creature. Zechs finally gets to the rest of the group to see the sight for himself and warn them that they have company incoming. Salix banishes the creature and Galahad takes his mighty sword Kanna’s Fury and creates a giant hole for an exit. The group disappears into the night back to the safe house, uncertain if they were followed but confident that despite how things went the information they learned was vital. Invenas is on high alert, the party is exhausted but feeling accomplished for once and they decide to rest before the madness ensues the next day. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!   Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

Last time on Collateral Damage: the party heads out to the known hangout for Grimwing of the Web of Fate. A casino in the Vice Ward that resembles a stranded ship is where they are said to be that night. The party meticulously plans its next course of action. Zechs covers the exits from the crow's nest and Shanks, Arguile, and Salix are disguised as nondescript wood elves. The rest of the party goes unnoticed with the invisibility spell cast by Salix. The recon commences and after some time they, shy of Zechs, find their target. Grimwing seems on edge and is seen placing a finger on his temple. Then, one of his associates heads for the door. Despite an attempt at interference, the party seems that if they don’t strike now, they will never get this chance again. Galahad and Voyas close in and Grimwing’s bow of warning alerts him to danger, along with his blind sense. The tension is high and the stage is set. Where will this next episode leave our team? There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!   Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

After the plan to remove Garron off the board failed, the party reassess their options as time is running out. They decide to potentially go after the stone and ask Iggy if he knows how to get them into the Shrine of Fate. He tells them he does but he only has two amulets which allow them entry under the guise as captains. They go directly to meet with him to strike up a deal for the amulets and procure any pertinent information about the tower, ritual, stone, and members of the Web of Fate that they can. It seems like the party is planning a heist. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!   Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse    Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III    Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

The party lures Garron into the alleyway and their plan to ambush her commences. Everything seems to go well until she falls down the manhole and has her bow stripped away from her, but that’s when everything came undone for the team. A dazed, confused, and scared Garron casts magical darkness on Galahad’s armor, and by the time Glad can dispel it, she is nowhere to be found. Despite every means of tracking, magic, and godly consultation they lose their target and slowly they begin to give up on finding her. Galahad, Zechs, and Shanks are the last ones to leave the tunnel before finally ultimately giving up on her returning for her bow, and the team heads out of the tunnel to reconvene and plan once more. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!   Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

This is it, we are moments away from the party’s attempt on Garron. They reconvene in the Tea Shop and meticulously go over every inch of their plan. It is around this time that Galahad thought about the Stone of Revival. What do they actually know about it? All this information is taken into account. It’s time for everyone to take their places. Thanks to some deception and quick thinking by Voyas she was able to course correct Garron’s trajectory out of the tea shop. The air is thick with tension and there’s no telling where the chips may fall. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!   Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

Last time on “The Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage” the party connects with notable resistance member and proprietor of Herbal Delights, Alésia. She informed them of what she knew of the Web of Fate and said that she would offer aid to the party in what they were planning. Arguile, Shanks, and Salix met with Iggy, Lady Kree, and a familiar Aarakocra, Lenore. After tense negotiations and information gathering they reconvened at the tea shop. Meanwhile, Glad, Zechs, and Galahad go to a safe house and do their best to recover from that morning’s fight. The group seems to be planning to take out members of the Web of Fate one by one, and it seems that Garron is the one in their sights. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!   Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

After making their retreat Galahad collapses the tunnel entrance behind them. Before moving forward, the group checks in and takes stock of what just happened. During this time Scyrah goes to explore the cave up ahead and is told to report back to Arguile anything she finds.  The group rests here, licks their wounds, and comes up with a plan of action. They meet back up with the resistance and Phinea who informs them of other notable members of the resistance who might be able to provide aid to the party. The group decides to visit the tea shop known as Herbal Delights and the owner Alésia. While there she divulges more information on the Web of Fate, their habits, and hangouts, and the group decides that maybe it’s best that they take them out one by one. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!   Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

This fight could have gone in any direction. The Collateral party fought hard and despite their best efforts, they learned a very tough but valuable lesson. A ninth-level Mass Heal from The Judge picks up the opposing side. Immediately the tides are shifting and the team considers a tactical retreat. It’s not what they wanted, they were SO CLOSE, but alas you live to fight another day. In a series of creativity and desperation, they begin to make their way towards the opposite exit of the cave. They pick up downed members, fire spells, and strike enemies as best as they can on the way out. Galahad bamfs out his wings and grabs who he can and bolts to the cave entrance, ready to strike down a smite to cause a cave-in. It won’t buy them a lot of time, but they’ll take whatever time they can. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

On the left side of the cave we have: Arbane the ranger and member of the Web of Fate, Garron the fighter and member of the Web of Fate, The Judge who is a lieutenant of The Constable, joined by not just Anti Shanks, but Anti Zechs as well! On the right side of the cave, we have our Collateral Damage group currently trying to find a win in a seemingly impossible situation. A tense and stress-inducing fight is had and we’ve only just begun! Will the Collateral crew come out on top? Find out the results on this week’s episode of “The Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage”! There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!   Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

With the party’s escape from prison they briefly part ways with the prisoners and reconvene at a safe house in the city. They find a small bit of the resistance in the underground system of Invenas. Meanwhile, Salix is also in the midst of escape. Eventually they’re reunited and the group meets Salix’s rescue Finnea, who they are told may have a lot of information on that they are seeking. After a late and very needed rest from everyone, Finn manages to give the group the rundown as best as they can. They suddenly find people in a hurry leaving in the opposite direction of them. The group braces themselves for an inevitable fight. Galahad manages to use his “frightful presence” to deter the guards to stand down. Then calling Arbane and his group out for a good old fashioned brawl. We find The Judge, anti-Shanks and anti-Zechs, with a tiefling woman in tow. Everyone takes position as the first fight between Collateral Damage and The Web of Fate commences! There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!   Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

We find the party in the beginning stages of a prison break. As gear is being redistributed the party settles on a plan of escape. In a combined effort they used a new move called “Silent Knight” in which silence envelops Galahad, and before the enemy gets a chance to see what’s coming, it’s already over. The group dispatched wave after wave of guards while also freeing the prisoners as well. Somewhere in Invenas, Salix is starting to realize that they’re in some sort of illusionary captivity. What they’ve felt and experienced over the last several days are magically conjured to keep them here, wherever “here” is. Eventually, they find themselves suspended in what they assume to be water. As they start to come to consciousness they are greeted with the visage of a Pallid Elf that has come to their aid. here’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!   Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

In what seems like an “all hope is lost” situation, the party finds themselves in different head spaces while imprisoned in Invenas. Galahad and Zechs share a vision from Melora about the days to come. With the help of their Unillum ally they are able to get an idea of to where their gear is. Plans are made for escape and Quon makes their way up and begins to get everyone’s gear into the bag of holding. Corellon pays a visit to Glad and the rest of the party. He proceeds to say that while he can not be directly involved in what they are about to do, he can offer some aid, and tells Glad to touch her robes when the time is right. He offers answers and information to the party as well which puts them at ease. They do what they can to prepare because the road that lies ahead is long, difficult, and unforgiving. The Web of Fate, Invenas, the rescue of Salix, the retrieval of the stone, and putting and end to this cult. If it were easy, they wouldn’t have been sent to do it.  There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

The party is transported to the outskirts of Invenas. The city guards are on high alert and there are a lot of them. As quickly as they had a plan for entering the city they saw that plan crumble. They were not welcomed into the city as they thought they would be. Instead, they are shot at and arrested. Their crime? Espionage. It dawns on them that they were expecting the party, they just didn’t think they’d walk up to the front door. While some members of the party are more inclined to comply, that idea doesn’t resonate with the entire group. In prison, they meet Arbane, the ranger who captured Salix with the help of his displacer beasts. Pleasantries are exchanged, and immediately plans are made for escape. Galahad is told by Bahamut that “Patience will be rewarded.” He does as he did for 50 years and he meditates and accepts that things will work themselves out. He also has a vision of a 3 horned Unillum surrounded by bees. Zechs is having visions of his own. The two discuss these dreams, their situation, and what they can do next. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!   Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

This job becomes more suspicious with every new inch the party uncovers. Lightly guarded, the locks and traps are few and far between, and the loot in here just doesn’t add up. With some creative teamwork Morz, Bosco, and Thai end up subduing almost every guard they encounter with ease. Eventually they do continue to find the Cindergems that they were sent to get. As they continue to make their way through, they continue to keep things light with their friendly competition and trying to one up the other. However, all this fun must come to an end and what has been a too good to be true job reveals its fangs. A statue of a dragon begins to move its gaze towards the party. How will they make it out of this pickle?   Meanwhile, back on Sloane in the Heartwood. The Collateral Damage party is making last minute arrangements with Amina, the Arbiter. They are currently making plans and gathering supplies before heading back to Amina in the evening for passage to Invenas. Their mission: Recover The Stone of Revival and put a stop to The Web of Fate. Easy enough… Right?  Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!   Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

We find ourselves with Thai, Bosco and Morz continuing to track down the Cindergems in the Roview Gem Mines, but something isn’t adding up. Lack of guards, the treasure is more like trophies of adventurers and only a couple have been found thus far. The group makes their way further while knocking out guards, dodging traps, stuffing their pockets with gold and slipping by any curious eyes; just everyday things for a rogue. Eventually finding another gem, Morz offers a suggestion to Bosco and Thai. It’s a crazy plan, but if it works, it could just ensure their freedom. But first things first: find the rest of the gems and get the hell out of dodge…  Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

Last we left off: Thai, Bosco and Morz found their way to the Roview Gem Mines on the island cluster the Elcook Isles. With some well crafted disguises and a bit of luck they're able to get their way into the main building and into the vaults, where they're trying to procure the Cindergems. The trio sneaks by, deceives or disengages any guard or trap that they come across. Finding not only heaps of gold and other coin but also coming across several rare magical items. While it's nice to line their pockets with coin and add a few items to their collection, something doesn't seem wholly right about this vault. Things get all the more real when they finally find the first of the six Cindergems. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

We pick up where we left Thai. More specifically, the moments leading up to his capture by the Constable. He gave himself up to keep the party safe, but knew all too well what lay ahead for him. He is brought back to the Infinity Bazaar, where he spent his youth and trained to be a thief and a killer. It’s a strange welcome home and no sooner does he return, he begins plotting his next escape. After surveying his current situation he finds himself speaking to “The Ringmaster” Olmoz who is happy to have Thai back at the bazaar. He is greeted by Olmoz and some old “friends”: Morz, a hobgoblin and Bosco, a halfling. The group is informed that they’re going on a job. Nothing like getting right down to business. They head off in pursuit of the Cindergems. While they're en route, they decide to catch up and air out any grievances. It’s briefly tense but that is pushed aside as they are shifting their focus to the task at hand. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/themedusascascade

Salix is starting to receive visions from the Daughter of the Void. They confirm if it’s happening to anyone else, which it isn’t. This goes on for a number of days. During this time they encounter a Unillum that is seemingly wearing a dress of buzzing and slightly agitated bees. The Unillum informs them that they are here to rescue Salix. Preparations are made and more information is gathered. Meanwhile, at the Heartwood proper, Zechs and Shanks goes to meet Amina, The Arbiter of the Heartwood. She looks just as Zechs remembers her. Som questions answered, but even newer questions now to answer. They learn that Kyver is safe and traveling with a different party. She offers them relief as Nymora is indeed safe and lets them know that she can help with transportation to Invenas. We are also finally catching up with Thai’s story this episode. What has the thief rogue Tabaxi been up to since surrendering himself to The Constable? Well, let’s find out! There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

We find ourselves back with Salix at dinner with the other captured sacrifices. They offer to help and exchange stories of their origins and why they would be sought after by the Web of Fate. They explain that they are a priestess or reincarnation of the Daughter of the Void and go into detail of what she looks like. Back on the airship Galahad informs the party about what the Tailor said and they start to strategize a plan of attack. In their lapse of judgement they suspect Alternate Salix is right outside the room they are discussing plans in. A brief and tense pause later, Zechs’ Hunter’s Mark drops and immediately the team searches every crevice of the ship to no avail. Alternate Salix is gone and left a very taunting message in their room. Zechs informs his parents on EVERYTHING that’s been going on with Alternate Salix and Malar and eventually make plans to send them back home to Nymora. Glad uses Sending to relay to The Journeyman all that has transpired, but the spell is not received at all. The group, suddenly worried that they were captured again, ask if she can contact Chico or Welby. She reaches out to Welby who in the most horrific pained voice says “Make it stop.” The group is at a loss of what to do and spend the next few days of their journey in quiet contemplation and preparation for what’s to come. Finally in the Heartwood proper, after using Speak With Plants again to communicate to Amina, they arrive at the base of the massive tree and begin to make their way inside to speak with her. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

On the last episode of The Medusa’s Cascade “Collateral Damage” we are introduced to “The Tailor”, the Palenguard that Arguile and Shanks informed Galahad and Zechs about. They fill Galahad up to speed on how to properly subdue Alternate Salix and get them into Palenguard custody. As this plan is being made we finally start to figure out what’s happening with “our” Salix. They are being held by a man named “Arbane” who works for Lady Sagewyng. They have caught the eye of Lady Sagewyng and her associates for quite some time and despite Salix’s hesitation towards them, their captors INSIST that they are friends and on the same side. Eventually they meet other captives, potential sacrifices, and start to get an understanding of just how grave their situation may be. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The hits just keep on coming. We are given more insight into Shanks and Arguile's brief time without the party in Nymora. After a conversation with the Palengaurd known as the Tinkerer, Arguile and Shanks split off from one another. Shanks goes to the library just before close and picks up what he believes is useful information for not just him, but the party. Arguile heads back to Zechs' parents and is eventually met by Shanks. Hearing a commotion in the distance they quickly go to check on it. To their surprise they find that a war has indeed come to Nymora. Arguile recognizes the enormous machines piloted by soldiers… from Iwi. They are slaughtering citizens en masse, the duo informs the guards to run and get the citizens to safety. Rushing towards Zechs' home they inform his parents to pack a bag and tell them that they had to leave… NOW! Eventually making it back to a Mr Big who Arguile previously made plans to magically transport "something" to the ship where the party was. He now gets the 4 of them to transport and tells Mr. Big that if he has a place to go, he should get out of here. Now in the present Arguile, Shanks, Zechs, and Galahad are all up to speed and eventually decide to fill in Glad and Voyas about their Anti-Salix problem. They both agreed with the group that they needed to be stopped but now had to figure out how. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

In last week’s episode of Collateral Damage, we find Zechs has an aspect of Malar inside of him. Galahad, using Divine Sense, felt his presence within Zechs but then was pushed out of him seemingly. The party decides to make the best out yet out of the situation and just use this time on the airship to prepare for what’s to come. Back in Nymora, Shanks and Arguile come across a Palenguard who goes by the name of the "Tinkerer" who is tracking a variant version of one of the party members. Explaining the situation they surmise that it’s likely Salix and they have to get to the party immediately. They find that giant machines from Iwi have started to invade and slaughter many citizens of Nymora. They make the decision to take Zechs’ parents and bolt. The war that Mr. Brave was discussing was not just the ramblings of an old drunkard. We find Zechs’ parents, Arguile and Shanks in one of the lower levels of the airship. Shanks uses disguise self as Glad goes to find Galahad and eventually Zechs, filling them on most of the details. They leave Duo in Zechs’ room and an alarm spell is placed. Shanks then begins to fill Galahad and Zechs about the whole situation. It’s been one really long day.  There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Goodbyes are said between the majority of the party and Zechs’ parents. Arguile and Shanks are staying behind in an attempt to catch their tail and make sure his parents are safe. Galahad is asked to retrieve a piece of the root of the Heartwood in order to get his armor fully enchanted. Shanks has another conversation with Elrin that leads to Shanks signing a contract with the Archfey. If he helps “take care of” some people on Elrin’s list, Elrin will unlock the capabilities of Shanks’ bow. Upon waking up from this chat we see his eyes are now gold, thus symbolizing his connection to his patron Elrin. Voyas, Glad, Galahad, Zechs, and Salix arrange travel to the Heartwood via airship. While the group settles in, Zechs reveals what he heard on his way to the library, and the connection between these cults, the sacrifice, and a memory of his childhood. Galahad, through Divine Sense, discovers that an aspect of Malar is within Zechs and immediately they all feel uneasy at the discovery. Meanwhile, on a stakeout Arguile gets a history lesson from Shanks on his past, particularly Rig and the S8. As this wraps they find a suspicious person that they start to follow. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party is making the most of their time in Nymora. After some shopping, the party (minus Zechs) decides to check out the temple of The Light of Elrin. While there Arguile and Shanks are told that Arguile is one of the first “CHOSEN” by Elrin. Zechs meets a family with a similar story to Kyver. When back together at Zechs’ parents' home, they discuss what they’ve learned that day. Voyas, Galahad, and Arguile put together pieces of the tale of a hero and Arguile’s rapier. Zechs shares what he’s learned in regards to the Arbiters, the history of Sloane, and the cults that may be in relation to his situation. During dinner, they discuss what their plans are moving forward and Zechs decides to try speaking with his home. As crazy as it may seem he goes to his room and casts “Speak with Plants” and he speaks with his home a tree of the heartwood to which Amina is connected to. Amina tells him that she’s been expecting him and that solidifies the decision for the party to move forward. They will stay a few more days and leave when the next available airship is ready to go to the Heartwood proper. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

A night of well earned sleep is had for everyone at Quil’s family home. In the morning they have breakfast and agree that they can stay for a few days to rest, gather information, and allow the family very needed time together. The group goes into town to gather things for their stay and Seti gives them a shopping list. While in town, the group splits up and does a bit of shopping at various locations. Zechs’ splits off on his own and goes to gather information at the library when he hears something bone chiling and disturbing to him. He collects himself and shelves it for now. Inside he acquires lots of information on Sloane, the Arbitors, and cults of the past in Nymora. Many hours later he decides to continue venturing and find families of those whose children have come back. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

After a heartfelt reunion the party decides to let Zechs have some time with his family. His father, Rinde, takes the group to a local tavern to grab some food and catch up. Zechs’ mother Seti presses further on getting more details from Zechs story. Zechs, in turn asks what he can about the children of Nymora, their disappearances, the Vitalis family, and more. The party decide to do some late night shopping after dinner and pick up quite a few items to remember their time in Nymora. It is eventually decided that they would stay a few days and do what they could to figure out what happened to Kyver, Zechs and so many other children of Nymora.  There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The group has their first and second tests thankfully passed. They are shown the location for the last trial but they are told that as they currently are, they are not ready. More information in regards to the boons that The Daughters of Creation are to give some members of the party. Discussion is made as to what the next course of action should be. It was determined that they go to Nymora so that Zechs can see his family and find some answers for him and Kyver. Once there they quickly find the location for Kyver’s family home as well as Zechs’. A tense and tearful reunion of family is had between Quil, Seti (his mother), and Rinde (his father). They catch each other up on what has transpired over this time and it is decided that they will stay with his family for the next few days.  There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Left there to lick their wounds, the party tries to figure out how The Constable got the drop on them. Shanks and Arguile reach out to Elrin to discern if they were tracked by magical means. Using this as a good opportunity they ask Elrin about the name Arioch. Meanwhile, a figure approaches the party. A Kalashtar named Voyas who claims that the Daughter of the Flame led her there. In a vision, she saw a Goliath and two elves. Bahamut manages to relieve Galahad of any suspicion he has and they agree to let her come with them to the Grand Temple. A thick fog covers the area and they are immediately reminded of the fog that surrounded Barovia. Eventually, they come to what they think is the temple, and an Unillum named Izel who informs the party that they must do a number of trials in order to get to the temple. The first trial is a trial of wit.  There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party has now tracked Salix to an abandoned shack in a clearing of the forest. The shack however is empty and doesn’t tell them much. The Tavern appears outside and the party is greeted by Glad, with news of her contact with the Daughter of the Vines and a new hairstyle in tow. A transformed Salix burst through the doors of the Cascade and a relieved party hears their accounts of their kidnapping. They learn that this was in part due to The Constable and the party groans with the information. They rest and make a 6-day trek towards the Grand Temple. Shanks and Arguile tell the party what Elrin has informed them of and there is some protest amongst their involvement. Finally approaching the temple the party is greeted by a bard, who has been expecting them. Three other figures appear, one being The Constable, who informs them that he just wants Thai. Memories of their first introduction to Strahd, the night they lost Irena flashes, and before long they are pincered. Put into an impossible situation, Thai gives himself up, and in an instant, they all disappear. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

After a brief but intense encounter with some displacer beasts, the party rushes after Salix. They find themselves gathering their things and rushing towards a portal to Sloane. Once there, they track them to a shack in a clearing of the woods. While the group investigates what transpired, the tavern appears outside. Feeling a bit relieved, the party heads inside and informs The Journeyman of what happened. Glad comes down to greet the party and inform them of her conversation with her patron Corellon about the Daughters of Creation. She has a noticeable change to her appearance and recounts her visions to the party. Suddenly, a transformed and badly injured Salix appears in the tavern. Insisting that they escaped their captors and the captors who took them had ties with The Constable. The Journeyman offers them rest and time to plan and regroup before heading back out to Sloane. Rest is had, plans are made, and there is now a new quest to embark upon! There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party, now rested, makes plans to head towards Sloane. They decide that they would head around the mountains of Tarren Ridge, avoiding Antonius, to the Constables machine out by Dragonborn Valley. However, the day starts with Cereius gone, along with all his possessions. Assuring themselves that he was safe and only doing what was needed for him and his goddess, they make their way. Zechs and Galahad discuss their futures, their headspaces, their plans, and what they should do with Kyver’s lingering Orcus problem. As their watch ends they come to find that Kyver has left as well, and while not having anything to do with Orcus the group is still concerned. They push through and hope that he will be safe and return to them. The next night is also filled with lots of tension and unease as the party begins their watches. Shanks and Arguile have a very heated conversation with Elrin after he shared some bombshell revelations with them. They come out of their conversation to find a displacer beast heading for Salix. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Galahad confronts his mentor Antonius about his vengeful path. The slaughtered goliaths have now become zombies that have begun to pursue the party tirelessly. Chase ensues and a sleep-deprived party can’t seem to catch a break.Run, rest, fight, and repeat. The party is exhausted and growing desperate. Options are weighed out as they try to plan out their next steps.  There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

We find ourselves with the party meeting the various members and the leader of the Nalakavi, Ilikan. After Galahad gets troubling information that confirms what he’s been suspecting with his mentor Antonius. They are invited to stay for dinner and to rest there for the evening. A lot of heavy conversation occurs amongst various members of the group. A few are met by Cereius’ goddess Moonbow. Thai has a dream with his former employer The Ring Leader and informs him that The Constable will be seeing him soon. Zechs has a memory resurface that is deeply troubling. Finally, Galahad is met with Bothok (avatar of Bahamut) who after intense conversation has instructed him to WAKE UP!  There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up…   Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Introductions are made as the party meets two new adventurers who would be joining them. Thai Gur a Tabaxi like Zechs and Kyver but almost the complete opposite of them both. Salix Dendron is revealed to be a priestess OR reincarnation of The Daughter of the Void. One of the fabled “Daughters of Creation”. The group exchanged notes and information while making their way to see the legendary blacksmith Vulsir up in Nindlelogh. Cereius receives two rings that his goddess has sent him to get and revealed that the rings would help him bring his wife back to the material plane. Sometime later the group makes their way towards Terran Ridge to seek out the Nalakavi tribe of Goliaths that would hopefully give Galahad some answers as to who is killing his people. Eventually, they find themselves in what they believe to be the land of the Nalakavi and the druidic members of the clan are trying to figure out how Galahad can be who he claims to be. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party finally is able to regroup after a few dicey encounters. They are picked up by the Journeyman and fill her in on what they’ve found. They make their way back to Granz City and the Shuffle Guild to update Argo on the latest while Galahad, Kyver, and Arguile go back to the Silverlight Inquisition. They tell Vanessa that the Tell-Tale Guild problem are taken care of, but THEY were not responsible. Vanessa informs them of a Rogue Killer which troubles the group. The party starts to make their way back to the Tavern when two figures appear in the doorway of the guild.  There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Shanks has ANOTHER conversation with his now patron Elrin about assisting him with his current predicament. He accepts but has conditions for Shanks, which he hesitantly accepts. Meanwhile, the group finds themselves still separated by miles of Granzia. On the one hand, Shanks and Glad have finally made their way to the machine that the others entered in from. On the other, we have the boys consisting of Arguile, Cereius, Galahad, Kyver, and Zechs all trying to get a sense of where they are and how this machine works. Eventually, Shanks tries to reach out to Arguile to communicate with him via their connection. After a few attempts it succeeds and the group is able to relay some general info to each other. Shanks tries to open and close the door they entered from repeatedly, hoping that he can find the door to where the group is. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Kyver emerges from the bag of holding he was kept in and is informed that he was a means to an end. His captors? Worshipers of the goddess Tiamat. On the other side of town we have Zechs on a semi-leisurely stroll through Granz City with Duo. Meanwhile, Cereius and Glad meet up with Shanks back at the guild, when they get word of Kyver’s disappearance. Upon exiting the guild, Shanks is fired upon and is almost pickpocketed by an invisible assailant. Fast forward to Zechs, Cereius, Galahad, and Arguile meeting up to find the bodies of the Tell-Tale Guild all slain and an effigy of Elrin. With the help of Zechs’ beastial spirit “Wolfy” the crew follows the trail for Kyver to what they assess to be one of the machines that JM spoke of. They go inside and head upstairs running into Kyver who recounts what transpired and all the while they unknowingly travel from underneath the Cathedral of Granz City to a mountain overlooking Dragonborn Valley. At the guild, Shanks collects himself and makes the tough decision to cut his hair and alter it.  There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party heads out with Argo's blessing to seek out the leader of the Silverlight Inquisition, leaving Shanks behind at the guild. On the way there the rogues find the hidden entrance to their location. A deal is struck and information is exchanged between the party and the leader "Vanessa". Upon exiting, the party decides to split up. Galahad and Arguile take Kyver to a brothel to "make the peak". Cereius and Glad head back to the Shuffle Guild where Osamu and Shanks are playing an intense game of Dragon Chess. Zechs takes a walk down memory lane with Duo through Granz City. All seemed to be going well, until Kyver got kidnapped! There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

A drinking contest to start us off, and the shenanigans that were sure to follow was how we kicked things off. Eventually, Shanks makes his way to the Shuffle Guild, and a tense exchange between him and Argo takes place. Shanks and Osamu quickly start to size each other up as back with the rest of the party. Elrin has a conversation with Arguile, revealing a lot to him that peak his interest. Meanwhile, Cereius has a lengthy conversation with his goddess the Moon Weaver. Cereius receives a lot of insight into what it is he and the party must do in the days moving forward. Plans are made to contact the leader of the Silverlight Inquisition for safe passage to the underground of the Citadel, where one of the rumored portals is hidden. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party finally arrives in Granz City after parting ways with Cenari. A budding romance on the horizon perhaps? Time will tell. After the party has a run-in with the city guard, who may have been disillusioned in their view of themselves, Collateral Damage makes their way to the Shuffle Guild. They are met by a member named Osamu, a swarmkeeper fey fox, who informed them that Argo was somewhere in the guild and to make themselves comfortable. Eventually they are greeted by Argo who takes Zechs and Galahad into his office to fill him in on recent events. Meanwhile, Brian aka Shanks makes his way to the guild and runs into Kyver and Arguile outside. Cereius, Glad, and Osamu begin to catch themselves up. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage! Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

We pick up with Shanks making his way into Granz City under the disguise and alias of Brian. He comes into contact with the Tell-Tale Guild and gets an unexpected meeting with Attros’ late wife Lenore, alive and seemingly the new leader of the guild. Shanks offers his aid to her in exchange for them not turning him for the hefty bounty on his head. There is a lot of layered discussions eventually leading to faith and Lenore speaking on her patron, Elrin. Through meditation, Shanks meets Elrin and a deal is made. Meanwhile, the rest of the party is on route to Granz City themselves to meet with Argo and request the aid of the Shuffle Guild. There’s so much happening and that’s where we pick up… Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Strange happenings are occurring all around Granzia. Chico is speaking to Melora, The Wild Mother. There’s a possible budding romance with the introduction of Shuffle Guild member Cenari to Arguile. JM picks up the group and reveals what they’ve found on the machines that The Constable is using. The apology tour is still on as Galahad and Zechs come clean to Chico. Zechs tells Duo he’s going to do better by him and stick with his Conclave. The mysterious letter that was addressed to “Quill” is finally revealed. So much is happening and that’s where we pick up... Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Shanks learns a bit more about his current situation. Eventually, at the tavern, he has a heart-to-heart with Chico. Chico explains that he has been speaking with the Wild Mother, Melora, and knows the truth of how he ended up at The Cascade. Elsewhere the party catches up with Glad and makes plans to meet Argo in Granz City. While on their way they met an adventuring party and fought a rather odd dire tiger. That’s where we pick up... Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

While the group who are at the Shuffle Guild finish their night of drinking and revelry… Galadoriel is on her way to the Seelie Court, to speak to Oberon. Upon arrival, she is given information that would aid the party in their quest to save the planes. In her discussion with the King of the Seelie Court, she informs him that she has ceased her search for her father and tells him that her family is with the party. With that, she leaves and enters the tavern again. Greeted by a faun who hands her an envelope that says “Quill” and asks that she delivers it to Quill. She has agreed and reconnects with the rest of the party, now having breakfast after a morning of pranks and “team bonding”. That’s where we pick up…  Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

One by one the group goes up to meet with Inia and Gojun. All giving accounts of what they've now named "The Barovia Job". While some are reserved at first, they all manage to give an accurate summation of the events. Strahd, The Constable, Rig, the party dynamics… all of it. Inia and Gojun file their report and instruct the team to go back downstairs to the festivities. That's where we pick up... Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The group finds themselves with several members of The Shuffle Guild: Qho, an Aarakocra; Gojun, a Triton; Kivela, a Shifter; Inia, a Yuan-ti and Strohm, a Changeling. They exchange information and familiarize themselves with each other. Information is exchanged about Shank’s current bounty, the other odd happenings on Granzia, and catch the Guild members on what happened on Zechs’ first job. They agree to taking the night to rest and revel. Just as Strohm pours out drinks for everyone, Inia and Gojun bring Zechs upstairs for a debrief, as is standard protocol. He describes as best as he can, the last few weeks of his life and lets them know just what they’re up against. Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

While most of the group decides to head to the city of Belrondis, Shanks goes off on his own adventure. While there he meets a mysterious figure who introduces himself as Mr. Bell. Together they dig deep into Shanks psyche, upbringing, and what led him to where he is now. Meanwhile, the group has some horse races to let off some steam. Eventually they finally arrive at the Shuffle Guild of Belrondis and meet an Aarakocra named Qho. That’s where we pick up the next leg of this adventure.  Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music is written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III   Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

After spending some time discussing what they would do going forward, the party spends a night of rest in the Cascade. For most, sleep is met with thoughts of their journey so far. For others, their thoughts are filled with visions and of what's to come. The Journeyman fills them in on The Constable's plans to merge their planes, ultimately destroying them. The group wraps up the last bit of loose ends in Barovia, and begin to depart on the next leg of their adventure. Not without, of course, picking up the armor that was promised to Galahad in the very beginning. Armor worthy of a Paladin of Bahamut. Now, they venture forth as "The Heroes of Barovia" and start the quest to save all their homes. Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music written and performed by The Floating Lighthouse  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Attros did what he felt that he needed to do and in the end, The Curse of Strahd was lifted, but at what cost? The party narrowly escapes, but We Aqua and Attros are nowhere to be found. The Journeyman picks them up and begins to do a headcount. The group informs her of what transpired. The drinks flow, some go off on their own, and other air out grievances with each other. Emotions are high, but the energy is low. This was certainly not the way they wanted to win. With that, we find ourselves at the next part of their adventure. At the end of one story and the beginning of another. Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

We are in the midst of the battle for this upcoming episode. We find Kaleb, who in earlier episodes was with the group but seemingly disappeared, at the side of Strahd. Red Wyrmlings as well as Ireena are at Strahd’s side as the group has some back and forth with the ruler of Barovia. Zechs who wants nothing more than to get this fight over with, fires off a shot towards Strahd. Attros attempts to intercept, but Shanks beats him to it, shooting Zechs’ arrow out of the sky with his own. In frustration, Zechs fires again and the battle is underway! Kassimir and We'ahqa seemingly slip out and head towards the crypts. Attros goes invisible and Galahad approaches Strahd. Shanks is polymorphed into a badger. Kyver and Arguile are being harried by a wyrmling. There is something happening everywhere you look. How will this all turn out? Will the group come out victorious or will Strahd kill another adventuring party, yet again? Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade : Collateral Damage! Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The end of this arc is fast approaching. The group makes their way toward Ravenloft and prepares for one of their toughest fights yet. Strahd greets them and has a conversation with the party until they eventually decide to have at him. Alas, he was an illusion, and as the party unleashed all their might on him, he simply thanked them for showing their true intentions. Just then they are met with Ireena, who is already turned. That’s where we pick up…  Find out what happens next in this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade : Collateral Damage!  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party is fast approaching the end of their mission, and tensions are high. The need for a decision is evident and the party’s indecisiveness has started to ruffle some feathers. They decide to leave without a Mad Mage or the Werewolf and make their way towards Ravenloft. Is this sudden “plan” to their benefit or are they being too hasty?  Find out on this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade : Collateral Damage!  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party finds themselves back in the town of Vallaki. Tension is relieved, plans are made, and Duo reveals his new ability to speak with the group. They head to the church and after a quick search through town and some information finds that Strahd has vampire spawn at the local casket shop. Glad wants to be rid of them immediately, and the party stops her briefly so that they may acquire more information on the situation at hand. Are they helping or only delaying the inevitable? Should they worry about them or Strahd? What will they do?  Find out on this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade : Collateral Damage!  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

After a tough fought battle, the party manages to secure the Sun Sword in an effort to defeat Strahd. However, several of the party members are badly injured, and have a day before the revenant make their way to exact their revenge upon Galahad, Shanks, and Kyver. That seems to be the least of their worries though. With nightfall already underway and the sounds of creatures in the distance, they make a hasty decision to ride horseback to Vallaki. Chased by werewolves, sent by Strahd, they meet with their leader and make an accord. Now in the town, they lick their wounds and figure out their next steps. What’s next for the group? Find out on this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade : Collateral Damage!  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party now defeating the Spectral Warriors and clearing the trap, have new troubles on the horizon. Kyver, Attros, and Arguile make a plan for the Sun Sword that is tightly gripped by Vladimir Horngaard. The plan ends up not working in their favor and a fight ensues. The Collateral crew is in for their toughest fight yet. How will they make it out of this one? Find out on this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade : Collateral Damage! Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Finally at Argynvostholt, the party begins their search for what may aid them in the fight to come. Memories reveal truths that leave most of the party concerned with what they thought they knew. For some, their memories were traumatic, happy, or concerning. While exploring the ruins of Argynvostholt the group is separated by a trap on the second floor. How will the party make out? Find out on this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade : Collateral Damage! Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Zechs finds himself in the Feywild in the Seelie Court and has an audience with King Oberon. Meanwhile, in the training room, Shanks and Attros use an exhibition match to clear up any bad air that remains between them. Zechs, now has his memories back, has returned to the tavern. He informs the party of what happened. The Journeyman suspects The Constable, but tells only Galahad. More and more this party seems to be coming apart at the seams. Do they have what it takes for what lies ahead? Find out on this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade : Collateral Damage!  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Everyone finds themselves hit with bombshell after bombshell. New information is being revealed to the party and all cards are about to be laid on the table. They find themselves STILL in a state of constant tension. What will their new course of action be? Is Strahd of no concern to them anymore? Will they be ready for what possibly faces them after they leave Barovia? Find out on this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade : Collateral Damage!    Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The tension is thick as the party deals with the aftermath of the Rig situation. Intense conversations are had. There is an air of distrust circling the tavern. Who sent Rig? What does this mean for the future of the party? Where does everyone’s loyalty lie? Is everyone ready to put their cards out on the table? Find out on this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade : Collateral Damage! Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

A terrifying battle leaves a number of members injured and one member unconscious. They are able to heal themselves and pick up We Aqua but the battle is the least of their concern. The dark magic that fills the temple continues to try and take hold of a few members of the party. After their dusk elf companion finds what he is looking for, they make haste for a quick exit. Returning to the Cascade, four of the team members make their way into The Journeyman’s office for a discussion. Galahad, Zechs, Attros, and Shanks have a heated discussion, and Shanks storms out of the office. Do they trust Rig who should be long dead? Do they trust Kassimir’s plans? What does this all mean for the future of the party? Find out on this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade : Collateral Damage!   Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

This place has an unsettling feeling. That’s the general consensus amongst the group. Filled with fiends and undead, and rich with dark magic. The party finds themselves in fight after fight and eventually finds a treasure room. Discussions are made to divvy it all up and rest is had for those who need it. They have yet to find what they came for and there are few who find themselves questioning this mission’s worth. Will the party survive? Is what they seek worth the cost? Find out on this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party makes camp for the evening before making their way towards the Amber Temple. Rig reveals more about her relationship to Shanks, We'ahqa and Shanks share a heartfelt conversation and Zechs gets his first inkling of a memory back. Upon entering the temple, the party is ambushed by an arcanaloth. The temple gives an air of undead, fiend, and dark ancient magic. As they venture forward, the party divides up some loot and questions if this is all necessary. What lies ahead for the Collateral Damage crew? Will they make it out of the Amber Temple? Find out on this week’s episode of the Medusa’s Cascade : Collateral Damage Podcast!  Background Music by Table Top Audio  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

After meeting the Dusk Elf, Kasimir, the group discussed him joining to take on Strahd. His condition? Help resurrect his long dead sister. There's a lot of tense moments and discussions. At one point they played with the idea of enlisting the "Mad Mage" who took on Strahd, many years ago. Eventually, they make their way to the Amber Temple. It's the first requirement needed to resurrect Kasimir's sister. Is this the right course of action? Are they out of their depth? Find out on this episode of the Medusa's Cascade : Collateral Damage!  Background Music by Table Top Audio  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party starts to head towards the town of Vallaki. Galahad sings a song of his mentor’s and Zechs realizes that his mentor sung the same song. They were brothers in arms and Attros was friends with them both. They finally make their way to the town of Vallaki and find a place for food and rest. Some plans are made and questions are answered, but not before a mysterious stranger from Shanks’ past comes to pay him a visit. Enter Rig, who seems to have a burning question for the elven archer. What question does Rig want to be answered? Is she going to be an ally in the takedown of Strahd? Find out on the Medusa’s Cascade : Collateral Damage podcast!  Background Music by Sword Coast Soundscapes  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Kyver tries to make amends. Attros makes a deal and delivers a gift to Arguile. The party eventually decides to make their way to Vallaki to further their ties with the Martikov family and the wereravens of Barovia. Simple enough, right? Background Music by Sword Coast Soundscapes Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Rest is had, questions are answered, and plans are made while back at The Medusa’s Cascade. Information is gathered on vampires and how best to defeat them. The party also introduced to Chico’s chicken and waffles. We later see some of the party’s deities in the new guest lounge. Galahad and Galadaloriel had in-depth conversations with their patrons. While the party gathers themselves we can’t help but wonder…  What is out there plotting against them? Strahd? The Constable? Or something else, far far worse than anything they’ve seen yet? Find out on this episode of the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!   Background Music by Sword Coast Soundscapes Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party gets rid of all the druids that have been plaguing the lands of Barovia but decides to revive the one named “Chico”. Through an elaborate series of lies and such, the party has found itself a new ally and cook for the Cascade. They find themselves another fight as they attempt to take down Gulthia’s Tree. Towards the end of the fight, Strahd arrives to watch. After, there is an exchange and in an attempt to save face the party makes a deal with him, in exchange to be his “party planners” for his wedding. The tree is eventually destroyed, but more problems arise with the deteriorating state of Kyver’s mental health. Back at the tavern, The Journeyman gives him a shoulder to cry on and an ear to listen, but not without some tough love and hard truths first. What lies ahead for the Collateral Damage crew? Find out on this episode!  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Going off of the intel that Davian gave, the party makes their way towards the druid camp. As they travel they discuss possible strategies and start to take positions to ambush them. We Aqua, taking the initiative, met with one named Chico. After a very deceptive performance, he leads the druids to the clearing for the group to make their move. It all goes to plan, for once, well… mostly. Let’s see if the group can keep this up. Find out on this episode of Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!  Background Music by Syrinscape  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The winery is now cleared, but the party is not out of the woods yet. Upon returning to Davian Martikov to inform him of the news, he informs the party of more druids and a possibly even BIGGER threat…. Baba Lysaga. Kyver shows signs of a mental break, and the party quickly grows concerned for his well-being. The party must decide on their next course of action soon. Strahd’s wedding quickly approaches and there are still so many loose ends to tie up.  Background Music by Syrinscape  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

As the party has a very tense and unsettling conversation with The Abbot; they get a better understanding of his stance with Strahd. They also learn about what it is he does and he even goes as far as to offer them a tour of his grounds. They decline and proceed to leave with haste. Discussion is had on what to do about what they have learned. The Burgomeister asks what they will do about the bodies that have been taken and the winery’s druid problem. This is where we pick up… Background Music by Syrinscape  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Finally able to deliver the wine to the town of Krezk; the party takes a night of rest. While inside town, they learn about a mysterious person called "The Abbot". They may be able to give them information but they are warned of his strange behavior and doings. The party goes to meet him and are disturbed by what they find. What will they do with the new information that they've gathered? Find out this week on the "Medusa's Cascade: Collateral Damage" podcast!   Background Music by Syrinscape  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

With a giant tree nipping at their heels, the party barely manages to escape with their lives. A moment of relief washes over them. A few heartfelt moments later are quickly replaced with some joking and a minor prank gone poorly. The party finally gets back to the town of Krezk with wine in tow. They warn the Burgermiester of the large tree that chased the party down. Hopefully they can rest easy for the evening and continue on their journey.   Background Music by Syrinscape  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Still at the Cascade, the party decides to call it a night. Some having more trouble than others in doing so. With strange dreams and visions, the morning comes and the tension is broken by an out of character We Aqua. Their first time being drunk and they make a beeline towards Galahad. The party watches with breakfast and coin in hand to see what will unfold. Find out on this episode of “Collateral Damage”!  Background Music by Syrinscape  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Back at the tavern, an emotionally and mentally fatigued team takes a moment to gather their thoughts. Some have taken recent events harder than others. The Journeyman gathers the team and reveals a box with something for each of them. One by one the party gets something that may help them with their own personal quests. Most are left rocked by the information that’s given. It’s truly a pivotal time for Collateral Damage. What will they do next? Will this push them to finally defeat Strahd and be rid of him once and for all? Find out on this episode!   Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Welcome back to another installment of “Collateral Recap”, the show where we get to deep dive into the character and player choices from the “Collateral Damage” campaign. This week we have Guy (We Aqua) returning to the show. He’ll be discussing episode 9 titled “One Job”. As always we have Alex hitting our guests with questions and comments about the episode and they unpack what lead them to make the choices that came to be.  We hope you enjoy and may the dice you roll, always have advantage.   Hosted by Alex Sapountzis (@asapcandraw)  Guests:  Guy / We Aqua (@me_presently)  Edited by Thomas Lapierre III (@iamthomastbg)  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party’s hand is forced by The Constable yet again.  After The Journeyman made the first strike, one by one the members of the party go down. Some by their own hands and some by the shaking hands of their allies. In the end, Zechs remained. Emotionally scarred and seething with anger, he has an exchange with The Constable that was a mountain of revelations. The party, unbeknown to Zechs, woke up in glass tubes filled with water. They are all out except for Zechs. Zechs and The Constable, finish their exchange and fight. Zechs goes down, wakes up in the tank, and met by the faces of his party members. The Journeyman smashes a device and the party escapes back to The Cascade. Things will never be the same…    Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

As the party traverses through “The Vaults”, Galahad realizes his friend Bothok has been his patron Bahamut all along. Eventually, we are met with a touching reunion when the party frees Galahad, but that is short-lived. The door to their escape has traversed the party to another part of The Constable’s Vaults. One by one the party enters and hears “Fight to the death”.  With some hesitation and questioning, The Journeyman makes her first move. Is this the end of Collateral Damage? What sick game is The Constable playing at? Find out on this episode!   Background Music by Syrinscape  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Welcome back to another installment of “Collateral Recap”, the show where we get to deep dive into the character and player choices from the “Collateral Damage” campaign. This week we have Galahad (Tone) and Kyver (Sebastian)  returning to the show. They’ll be discussing episode 8 titled “Deja-vu”. As always we have Alex hitting them with questions and comments about the episode and they unpack what lead them to make the choices that came to be.  We hope you enjoy and may the dice you roll, always have advantage.   Hosted by Alex Sapountzis (@asapcandraw)  Guests:   Galahad / Tone (@tonefromacrossthehall)  Kyver / Sebastian (@sebastianbonetart)  Edited by Thomas Lapierre III (@iamthomastbg)  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Left in the hands of the Constable, the party decides to break out Galahad. Meanwhile, years pass for Galahad. He spends his time praying, reading, and training as best as he can. He makes friends with a man named Bothok, who also follows Bahamut, and informs him to continue to pray, and remain hopeful. Will the party be able to retrieve their friend? How much time will pass before they reach Galahad? Background Music by Syrinscape  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila   Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

With their hand forced by The Constable, Galahad decides to stay behind in exchange for The Journeyman. He is taken away and a woman is escorted down to meet them. Who is this mysterious person and what’s the party’s next move?  Background Music by Syrinscape  Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila  Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Welcome back to another episode of "Collateral Recap". This week we have a very special episode. Our DM of Collateral Damage and some, Tommy. Joining him is our favorite Kenku Artificer turned DM, Nhan. They discuss how they came together and started to form a "shared universe", how Nhan took the DM reigns for a spin, and what we can expect from these future campaigns. As always, we're joined by our host and friend, Alex of Wayward Raven. It's quite the DM discussion and you won't want to miss it. We hope you enjoy and may the dice you roll, always have advantage.   Hosted by Alex Sapountzis (@asapcandraw)  Guests:   Attros / Nhan (@bulletproofturtleman)  DM / Tommy (@iamthomastbg)  Edited by Thomas Lapierre III (@iamthomastbg)  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party abandons their current quest and rushes towards a scorched “Medusa’s Cascade” Tavern. A scared Welby reveals to the party… The Journeyman, they took him! What will they do now that their benefactor has been taken?   Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semilia and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Welcome back to another episode of "Collateral Recap". This week we're joined by the archers of the party, Shanks McNasty and Zechs Khushrenada. In this episode, we take a look at episode 6 “Monsters in the  Basement”.  We cover the “twinning” in the party, group dynamics, and the early decisions that may or may not have major implications down the line. Hutch discusses his background with fantasy games and TTRPGs, and Law asks deep questions about Shanks. As always, we’re hosted by Alex of Wayward Raven who hits the two with great questions and comments about the game so far. We hope you enjoy and may the dice you roll, always have advantage.   Hosted by Alex Sapountzis (@asapcandraw)  Guests:   Shanks McNasty / Hutch (@artofhutch)  Zechs Khushrenada / Law (@taosbylaw)  Edited by Thomas Lapierre III (@iamthomastbg)  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Welcome back to another episode of “Collateral Recap”. We’re joined today by players Joe and Lorisse who play Arguiel and Galadloriel respectively. They take a look at episode 5 “Curiosity Can Kill”. They talk about the creation of their characters, give a bit of insight into their experience with DND, and the story so far. As always we are hosted by Alex of Wayward Raven. He asks the important questions, shares a few laughs, and as always, finds a way to poke a jab at Kyver. We hope you enjoy and may the dice you roll, always have advantage.   Hosted by Alex Sapountzis (@asapcandraw)  Guests:   Arguile / Joe (@stedyhandz)  Galadloriel / Lorisse (@l0risse)  Edited by Thomas Lapierre III (@iamthomastbg)  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Welcome back to episode 3 of “Collateral Recap” the show that deep dives into the Collateral Damage Campaign. This week we have Nhan and Tone who play Attros and Galahad respectively. In this episode, they discuss episode 4 “The House of Nope”. They give you their character inspirations, gameplay choices, and how they fell headfirst into the world of DND. We hope you enjoy and may the dice you roll, always have advantage.   Hosted by Alex Sapountzis (@asapcandraw)  Guests:  Attros / Nhan (@bulletproofturtleman)  Galahad / Tone (@tonefromacrossthehall)  Edited by Thomas Lapierre III (@iamthomastbg)  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Welcome back to episode 2 of “Collateral Recap”. This episode will cover the episode “The Black Cat” (Campaign 1: Episode 3). Tommy tells us his history with DND and how he managed to persuade his friends at Inbeon to play with him. We also hear from one of our players, Guy, who tells his own story about him and the game of dice, fantasy, and roleplay. We hear about character creation, narrative choices, and how this game grew from a simple game amongst friends to a podcast series. We hope you enjoy and may the dice you roll, always have advantage.   Hosted by Alex Sapountzis (@asapcandraw)  Guests:  We Aqua / Guy (@me_presently)  DM / Tommy (@iamthomastbg)  Edited by Thomas Lapierre III (@iamthomastbg)  Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Welcome to a brand new series “Collateral Recap”. We do a deep dive into the episodes with the players of “Collateral Damage” and our bearded DM Tommy. Our host Alex, of Wayward Raven Media, asks us about our choices, headspace, and shines a light on some of our backstories (in and out of the game). We hope you enjoy this first episode with our resident Tabaxis of the party Kyver and Zechs, played by Sebastian and Law. They’ll cover the first 2 episodes of the podcast, some of the unaired “Session One”, how they got involved with the party, how they came up with their characters, and more! We hope you enjoy and may the dice you roll, always have advantage. Hosted by Alex Sapountzis (@asapcandraw) Guests: Kyver / Sebastian (@sebastianbonetart) Zechs Khushrenada / Law (@taosbylaw) Edited by Thomas Lapierre III (@iamthomastbg) Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party makes their way to the Wizard of the Wines vineyard to fulfill an agreement with the Bergomeister of Krezyk. As usual, they got more than they bargained for. Background Music by Prod. Riddiman, Sword Coast Soundscapes and Syrinscape Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Collateral Damage is ambushed but emerges triumphant! Unfortunately, that seems to be the only thing going their way at the moment... Background Music by Prod. Riddiman and Syrinscape Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party enjoys the Medusa's Cascade many features. The workshop, the booze and Welby's special blend of coffee for that morning pick-me-up. Background Music by Prod. Riddiman and Syrinscape Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party fights some ghostly knights and then tries to take a parting gift, to the chagrin of the Journeyman. Background Music by Prod. Riddiman and Syrinscape Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade 

The party is dropped near the potential location of the answer to the first Tarot Card. Background Music by Prod. Riddiman and Syrinscape Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party must fight their way out of an old windmill inhabited by hags so they can explain their current situation to their patron. Background Music by Prod. Riddiman and Syrinscape Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Collateral Damage runs into people they thought they wouldn't see again and then goes from one confrontation to another... in quick succession. Background Music by Prod. Riddiman, Syrinscape and Michael Ghelfi (YouTube and Patreon) Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Collateral Damage make their way to the Bergomeister's Manor to have a meeting but things in Barovia are never as simple as they seem... Background Music by Prod. Riddiman, Sword Coast Soundscapes, James Webster and Autumn Cozy Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

The party has defeated the monsters in the basement, now they need to get out of the Death House. Unfortunately, that's easier said than done. Background Music by Prod. Riddiman, Sword Coast Soundscapes Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Collateral Damage regroups after the two pronged battle in the first basement level of the Death House and make their way further down towards the continuous chanting. Things are not as they seem... Background Music by Prod. Riddiman, Sword Coast Soundscapes Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III Check out the show at inbeon.com/medusascascade

Collateral Damage continues to search through the basement of the ghostly building housing the child specters Rose and Thorn. Searching for the chanting turns into a dangerous game of "Will I Regret Touching This?" Background Music by Prod. Riddiman, Sword Coast Soundscapes Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III

Collateral Damage bargain with ghost children and fight their way through the basement of house that just screams "nope".  Background Music by Prod. Riddiman, Sword Coast Soundscapes and Epic Journey Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III

Collateral Damage searches for answers in the village of Barovia and find more than what they bargained for. Background Music by Prod. Riddiman, Sword Coast Soundscapes and Epic Journey Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III

In the previous session our party awoke in the woods after having defeated a small enclave of zombies. They made their way down the wooded path to the town on the other side of the forest. As they walked into town, they noticed a peculiar sight: the tavern that they had embarked from the day before had somehow traveled to the other side of the forest. The majority of the party went to the tavern with Kaleb and Galadloriel made their way to the temple in the center of town, where they met the Goliath Paladin Galahad. Galahad joined Kaleb and Glad at the tavern where the group again met the enigmatic Journeyman and a new ally, Attros the Kenku Artificer. A long conversation was had between the group and the Journeyman, where he tried to assuage everyone’s doubts. After some success, the group set off to the apothecary and blacksmith for supplies required for their travel to Barovia. The party made their way through the mists of the forest and was ambushed by yet another horde of zombies. After some battle, they successfully defeated their foes and continued on until they happened upon a Vistani camp in the middle of the forest. There was a rocky start to their stay there, but the tension soon lessened and they were invited into the large tent in the camp to speak to the matriarch of the camp. There they were given a tarot card reading in which the path to success was laid out for them, albeit cryptically. Here is where things went sideways. Kyver decided to rob the camp while everyone slept. He was successful to a point until his cloak caught on a stray nail and he face planted, scattering the objects of his plunder all on the ground while simultaneously waking the entire camp. There was to be a fight between the party and the Vistani until Attros came to the rescue with a set of manacles and a natural 20 in persuasion to let the party leave the camp with their lives. This is where we pick up the adventure... Background Music by Prod. Riddiman, Dox, Sword Coast Soundscapes and Epic Journey Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III

The adventure began with everyone receiving a mysterious card: a medusa’s head on one side and a number on the other. As each of them read the card, they were instantaneously transported to an open field with a small building sitting in the middle of it. Unsure of where they were and who they were with, the group cautiously made their way to the building, which ironically, (or not, whichever you prefer), was a tavern. No name emblazoned the outside of the tavern, only a circular wooden sign that was an exact replica of the medusa’s head on the card they’d all received. They make their way in and are greeted first by a Half-Orc and then by a man who claimed to be the owner of the tavern and the one who sent them the cards. He went on to explain that he was The Journeyman and was a contractor of sorts. He had a job that he felt the group was the right fit for. After many questions and insight checks later they are told that the number on the cards they were sent is the sum they will be paid if they completed their mission. Their mission, take the path through the forest to the village on the other side. Simple enough right? Yeah, not so much. After an arduous battle with some zombies, (a sign of things to come), they vanquished their foes and rested for the evening and that is where we pick up our adventure... Background Music by Prod. Riddiman Theme Music written and performed by Gaetano Semila and Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III