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Six strangers share a prophetic dream that condemns two of them to death. As they chase down their impending demise, a dangerous question grows. Does fate change once you've seen it?

Encounter Party: And Then There Were Five  Season 1, Episode 22

The party ends up back at the beginning. [more inside]
posted by Saxon Kane on Aug 7 at 3:21 PM - 4 comments

Encounter Party: Fate is Inevitable  Season 1, Episode 21

The party discovers the source of their shared vision and race off to confront *SPOILER*. A harrowing battle ensues and the players learn *SPOILER*. (full description inside) [more inside]
posted by Saxon Kane on Aug 7 at 3:19 PM - 2 comments

Encounter Party: Corrupt Correspondence  Season 1, Episode 20

In the aftermath of the battle, the party discovers that *SPOILER!* are collaborating with The Future. The party races back to Baldur's Gate to confront *SPOILER!*. [more inside]
posted by Saxon Kane on Jul 29 at 2:00 PM - 2 comments

Encounter Party: No Future  Season 1, Episode 19

An *SPOILER!* shows how far The Future is willing to go to achieve their goals; the party has seen enough and *SPOILER!*. [more inside]
posted by Saxon Kane on Jul 29 at 1:58 PM - 5 comments

Encounter Party: Seeing the Future  Season 1, Episode 18

The party learns there is no fantasy, and The Future has developed farsight magic through small sapphire monocles; Tolo learns he can see farther than others but the cost spells danger for Flik and Dryddian.
posted by Saxon Kane on Jul 22 at 4:17 PM - 4 comments

Encounter Party: Just a Small Town  Season 1, Episode 17

A magic item awaits the party inside a small idyllic town where everything is a bit too perfect.
posted by Saxon Kane on Jul 22 at 4:16 PM - 4 comments

Encounter Party: The Undercover Acolytes  Season 1, Episode 16

The party is on-boarded into The Future and gains a better understanding of the master plan; teamwork becomes a challenge as each player is assigned a different job; Vinh discovers his uncle is training a militant wing of The Future.
posted by Saxon Kane on Jul 10 at 12:03 PM - 5 comments

Encounter Party: A Public Display of Conviction  Season 1, Episode 15

An unexpected return to a popular tavern kicks off the party's plan to infiltrate The Future.
posted by Saxon Kane on Jul 10 at 12:02 PM - 3 comments

Encounter Party: The Dinner Puzzle  Season 1, Episode 14

DM Brian leads the players through a fine dining puzzle where choosing the wrong utensil could have deadly consequences; Olred gets a new playmate.
posted by Saxon Kane on Jun 30 at 4:28 PM - 4 comments

Encounter Party: Lovers in Linen  Season 1, Episode 13

Laura, a young romantic, secrets away to the arms of a masked vigilante; when her father's lapdog, Captain Boarface, roots her out, it's up to The Velveteen Mask to defend the honor of love and justice.
posted by Saxon Kane on Jun 27 at 8:09 PM - 4 comments

Encounter Party: Full Moon Investigation  Season 1, Episode 12

On the hunt for more answers Flik, Asher, and Ulavina meet with the boring author of a popular romance novel series. Vinh, Tolo, and Dryddian investigate a secret market only accessible during a full moon.
posted by Saxon Kane on Jun 19 at 11:49 AM - 4 comments

Encounter Party: New Friends Long Forgotten  Season 1, Episode 11

The party returns to Baldur's Gate with the body of the beholder. Tolo finally connects with an old friend who claims they've never met before. Ulavina's mentor may be working against the Medaji to enable magic that can see the future.
posted by Saxon Kane on Jun 9 at 12:13 PM - 8 comments

Encounter Party: Zombeholder  Season 1, Episode 10

Flik's retrieval of the sword has unintended consequences as the party must now [spoilers!]. [more inside]
posted by Saxon Kane on Jun 6 at 11:18 AM - 4 comments

Encounter Party: The Corpse Dungeon  Season 1, Episode 9

The party is sent on a suspiciously simple job to find a sword within the corpse of a long forgotten titan. The web of lies begins to show as team leader Vyrnon seems only interested in Flik's survival.
posted by Saxon Kane on May 31 at 4:47 PM - 4 comments

Encounter Party: Co-Signed to the Future  Season 1, Episode 8

Vinh and Asher are attacked by members of a secret organization that may be the cause of everyone's problems. Their fates now firmly intertwined, the party signs a contract for a mission in search of more answers.
posted by Saxon Kane on May 28 at 2:23 PM - 5 comments

Encounter Party: A Tapestry of Tourism  Season 1, Episode 7

Paths begin to intertwine as players chase answers to personal questions. From the theatre district to a totally legitimate restaurant, their journeys take them to some of Baldur's Gate's most outlandish locations.
posted by Saxon Kane on May 23 at 4:03 PM - 3 comments

Encounter Party: Six Way Split  Season 1, Episode 6

Each character heads off alone into the city of Baldur's Gate. Some return home. Some are on the hunt. Some look to new beginnings. Yet the vision remains unsolved and their lives may be more connected than they could ever suspect.
posted by Saxon Kane on May 18 at 12:34 PM - 4 comments

Encounter Party: See Monster  Season 1, Episode 5

The party narrows down the killer to one of three people and leaps into action. Swords, spells, and swashbuckling erupt on the top deck but don't look anyone in the eyes.
posted by Saxon Kane on May 18 at 12:33 PM - 3 comments

Encounter Party: Dinner with a Covert Captain  Season 1, Episode 4

Fearing for the Captain's safety, the players force their way into her cabin. What they discover changes the entire power dynamic on The Cherry Wind. [more inside]
posted by Saxon Kane on May 18 at 12:32 PM - 4 comments

Encounter Party: The Very Private Passenger  Season 1, Episode 3

"One passenger is missing. One is locked away. One is under guard. None may be acting alone." (IMDB) [more inside]
posted by Saxon Kane on May 6 at 1:42 PM - 5 comments

Encounter Party: Murder on Deck 2  Season 1, Episode 2

When one of the crew is found murdered, suspicions fly on a manifest full of motives. First Mate Marcus Temme turns to one of the players to help strong-arm a ship packed with suspects. [more inside]
posted by Saxon Kane on Apr 28 at 5:45 PM - 4 comments

Encounter Party: And Then There Were Four  Season 1, Episode 1

"Six strangers share a prophetic dream that condemns two of them to death. As they chase down their impending demise, a dangerous question grows. Does fate change once you've seen it?" In the vein of Critical Role, a group of actors & friends play an original D&D 5e campaign; one of three original series on the new Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures streaming channel. [more inside]
posted by Saxon Kane on Apr 20 at 9:58 PM - 6 comments