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🎧 Chronicles of the Nildorin - Ep 32, Session 60 (Part 2) The Ordo Antiquorum just got a little bigger, but what does it really mean to be one of the Nildorin? Before the chaos of the treacherous seas consumes them, the party takes a moment below deck to formally induct their newest companion into their adventuring family. Nemiea orchestrates a mystical, glowing-dagger initiation to officially welcome Hal into the fold. During this quiet downtime, Hal questions the meaning behind their unusual team name. Nemiea reveals that they are "The Nothings", a title chosen to signify that even those who come from nothing can rise to achieve extraordinary greatness. Meanwhile, Dante is forced to battle his greatest physical foe yet: a crippling case of severe seasickness. Luckily, Hal's quick thinking and a perfectly timed levitation spell go a long way to keep the hovering dragonborn's lunch down. Above deck, the atmosphere shifts from magical and reflective to physical and highly practical. Nemiea, realizing she needs more than just magic to survive their upcoming rescue mission, asks for a hilariously awkward crash course in hand-to-hand combat. The party's resident muscle mommy, Harding, happily obliges, providing patient coaching until Nemiea manages to land a solid, square punch directly into Harding's palm. However, this sweet, foundational bonding session is cut brutally short when the peaceful rhythm of the ocean is violently shattered. A blood-curdling scream echoes from the aft of the ship, followed immediately by Captain Nog bellowing a frantic warning: "Man overboard!". The dark storm clouds on the horizon suddenly become the least of their worries. The grumpy orc crew is caught completely off guard as terrifying, toxic sea creatures with hooked claws and reptilian faces begin aggressively scaling the wooden hull of the Sea Princess. Noxious smells and acidic water fill the air as the monsters immediately tear into the unsuspecting sailors, dropping them to the deck in mere seconds. The Nildorin are thrust into a desperate scramble to defend their vessel while navigating the rocking waves. Can the newly minted adventurers survive their first brutal nautical ambush, or will the venomous jaws of the deep claim their lives? 🌟 Episode Highlights A dramatic, magical dagger initiation ceremony to welcome the newest member. Hal creatively cures Dante's seasickness, turning him into an airborne sniper. A desperate defense against reptilian horrors crawling out of the deep ocean. Unconventional spellcasting designed to keep the Sea Princess sailing into the storm.🎲 Meet the Party Nemiea: Casts powerful 5th-level spells and learns how to throw a proper punch. Selene: Employs a hilarious healing phrase and magically propels the ship forward. Hal: Buffs his allies, wields a dancing sword, and attempts to manipulate the rigging. Dante: Battles the motion of the ocean before taking to the skies to deal massive damage. Harding: Teleports into the fray to hack away at sea monsters with her buster sword.📌 Listen & Watch 🎧 Spotify 📺 YouTube 📡 Twitch #ChroniclesOfTheNildorin #Solid10DnD #ActualPlayPodcast #FantasyPodcast #TTRPG

🎧 Chronicles of the Nildorin – Ep 32, Session 60 (Part 1) The episode opens at the Lily Blossom Tavern, where Hal and Selene are officially welcomed into the Ordo Antichorum. With the grim news that Taron, Ludin, and Verlig have been captured, the party boards the Sea Princess to sail north and approach Cold Rot from behind. The voyage begins with a tense shakedown from Captain Nog, a broad-shouldered orc. When Nog tries to extort the party for an extra thousand gold on top of their deposit, Nim reaches into her bag and dumps exactly 849 gold pieces onto the deck to secure their passage. Below deck, Nim and Selene venture into the smoky galley to discover the ship's cook, an orc entirely missing his nose, boiling a greenish-brown sludge that smells of seawater and orc skin. Appalled by the bubbling slime, they kindly banish the cook, whom Nim nicknames "Xander," to take a break. Selene casts a ritual Purify Food and Drink to sanitize the kitchen space, while Nem empties fresh ingredients from her bag of colding, chopping potatoes, carrots, and meats to bless the crew with a proper stew. Above deck, Hal decides the best way to understand nautical life is through magical identity theft. Hal mimics Captain Nog's commanding voice and sets out to endlessly pester the grumpy orc crew for their sailing secrets. He questions Narthak on mopping the deck, interrogates Borag on the mechanics of pulling ropes, and thoroughly confuses Gruk, who points out a massive storm cloud approaching their position. Hal learns virtually zero sailing secrets but causes absolute chaos. In the quiet confines of the ship's narrow quarters, Harding and Nem share a tender conversation. Harding models her freshly repaired armor, and reflects on how her desires have shifted from a glorious death in battle to growing old peacefully in Nem's arms. Several doors down, a completely green, painfully seasick Dante distracts himself from his swaying hammock by reading a dry book on dragonborn history. Among the mundane facts, he discovers cryptic margin notes suggesting that dragonborn dream draconic memories that are not their own. 🌟 Episode Highlights This episode brilliantly balances the looming tension of a dangerous rescue mission with hilarious nautical downtime. From Hal's relentless identity theft to culinary interventions that save the crew from literal sludge, the party embraces the chaotic pirate life before the inevitable storm hits. Meet the Party Nemiea: A conjurer who haggles down a pirate captain and cooks a massive stew. Selene: The newest member who sanitizes the ship's galley. Hal: A bard who impersonates the captain to interrogate the crew. Dante: A terrestrial ranger battling seasickness by reading draconic lore. Harding: A warrior bonding below deck over freshly repaired armor.🎲 Why Listen? Blending critical travel exposition with top-tier roleplay, this session delivers humor and heart. Watch the party transition from lore drops to agonizing over horrible orc cooking. 📌 Listen & Watch 🎧 Spotify 📺 YouTube 📡 Twitch #ChroniclesOfTheNildorin #Solid10DnD #ActualPlayPodcast #FantasyPodcast #TTRPG

🎧 Chronicles of the Nildorin – Ep 31, Session 59 (Part 2)Desperate for news on their missing scout, the party pivots to scrying. Amanzi retrieves Ludin's personal items - including a comb with a single hair. Selene casts her ritual while Dante provides dramatic wind effects. The vision soars across southwest mountaintops before descending into a dark stone cavern. Selene sees Ludin bound to a wall in chains. Though alive, he is imprisoned in a grim subterranean dungeon echoing with distant screams, confirming their worst fears. To avoid a dangerous overland march, the party takes Mayor Lorena's advice to board an overnight supply ship and infiltrate the stronghold from behind. The group buys nets and cloaks, paying a local blacksmith to patch Harding's battered armor. Before departing, the party shares poignant moments of quiet connection. Selene and Nemiea visit young orphan Jern, where Selene magically blooms a snowdrop flower from a seed as a token of hope. Selene then spends eight hours performing a massive Plant Growth ritual across local farmland to enrich the soil before winter. Nearby, Nemiea sits sketching portraits of her companions and a tearful memory of Taryn, while Harding offers gentle comfort. As night falls, Hal visits the docks to read a treasured love letter from Caroline before heading to the tavern to boost the town's spirits. Teaming up with the local gleeman Tom, Hal delivers an extraordinary musical performance that transforms the grieving town into a joyous celebration. Joined late into the night by Selene and Nemiea casting Thaumaturgy fireworks and shaping purple ice, the party dances until dawn before boarding the supply ship to sail north. 🌟 Episode HighlightsExperience an emotional rollercoaster as the Nildorin balance intense magical investigation with deep character downtime and infectious celebration. From the tense revelation of Ludin chained in a shadowy dungeon to an epic tavern jam session that brings an entire town back to life, this episode showcases the heart, humor, and high stakes of actual play D&D at its finest. Meet the Party Selene: An elven druid who channels her Moon Sickle to scry across mountains and spends hours enriching local farmlands with magic. Hal: A charismatic bard alongside old man Tom who lifts an entire town's spirits. Nemiea: A void-touched conjurer quietly processing grief through journal sketches and adding magical fireworks to the tavern party. Harding: A tough hero recovering from battered armor, offering quiet comfort to allies, and navigating hand-squeezing mishaps. Dante: A dragonborn ranger who provides dramatic wind effects for spells, secures rooms for the party, and strikes out for the high seas. 🎲 Why Listen?This session perfectly captures the magic of tabletop roleplaying, blending critical plot progression with unscripted roleplay. Watch the party seamlessly transition from high-stakes magical reconnaissance and dungeon discovery to heartwarming moments with local orphans, agricultural spells, and a night of tavern music so energetic it literally shakes the floorboards. 📌 Listen & Watch 🎧 Spotify 📺 YouTube 📡 Twitch #ChroniclesOfTheNildorin #Solid10DnD #ActualPlayPodcast #FantasyPodcast #TTRPG #DnD5e #DungeonsAndDragons #OrdoAntichorum #TabletopRPG #TTRPGCommunity

🎧 Chronicles of the Nildorin – Ep 31, Session 59 (Part 1) Emerging from the snowy quiet of Whitemaw, the Nildorin tumble through a swirling purple void torn open by Nemiea's Void Tome. They crash onto a sunlit dock in Lastland, greeted by a stunned Gunner and their new elven companion, Selene. Chaos immediately ensues as the party reunites. Hal (a magical doppelgänger of Harding who goes by several names, including Daisy and Muscle Daddy) confuses the locals, while Dante experiments with magical gemstones that shift his scales between red and white. The lighthearted reunion quickly turns serious when Grandpa Tom leads the group to a private room. There, Selene and Hal are sworn into the Ordo Antiquorum, an ancient secret order tasked with protecting the world and eradicating evil, revealing hidden Dracoroborus pins on their clothing. Later, meeting with the town mayor on a sunlit patio, the party learns the heavy truth: a camp outside the walls was recently decimated by goblins, and Taryn was allegedly at the center of the destruction. Worse yet, Veralig and Lüden set out to track the threat weeks ago and haven't returned. Using a Potion of Sending, Nemiea fires off a hasty message into the distance, desperate to find their missing allies before it's too late. 🌟 Episode Highlights Step into a session where high-stakes mystery collides with absolute absurdity as the Nildorin return from the frozen wastes of White Maw. Watch the group grapple with shocking revelations about Taryn's destructive path and the disappearance of their scouts, all while navigating hilarious double-takes over lookalike bards, color-shifting dragon scales, and secret society oaths that change everything. Meet the Party Dante: A dragonborn ranger juggling inner beasts, new transformations, and magical stones. Nemiea: A void-touched conjurer wielding a dangerous tome and crucial long-distance spells. Harding: A towering, battle-ready hero navigating doppelgängers and sugar-mommy jokes. Hal: A musical bard and newcomer with a knack for disguise and comedic timing. Selene: A watchful elven newcomer inducted into the secret order.🎲 Why Listen? This episode masterfully pivots from laugh-out-loud comedy, featuring twin lookalikes and color-shifting scales, into deep, high-stakes lore with the revelation of the Ordo Antiquorum. If you love rich world-building, found-family banter, and sudden narrative turns, this is a must-watch session. 📌 Listen & Watch 🎧 Spotify 📺 YouTube 📡 Twitch#ChroniclesOfTheNildorin #Solid10DnD #ActualPlayPodcast #FantasyPodcast #TTRPG #DnD5e #DungeonsAndDragons #OrdoAntichorum #TabletopRPG #TTRPGCommunity

Chronicles of the Nildorin - Solid10 D&D Campaign - Episode 30 Session 58, Part 2 Warmth, stew, and a little too much honesty make for an interesting evening inside the cottage. As dinner comes together and old habits resurface, the companions settle into an easy rhythm with their newest travel companion, even as a nagging sense of familiarity refuses to let go for one member of the group in particular, try as they might to place it, no matter how hard they search their memory for the answer they know is there somewhere in the back of their mind. A face from a tavern in Whitemaw finally clicks into place, and the pieces of a small mystery fall together over stew and idle chatter shared around the table. What starts as harmless curiosity turns into something warmer, as new bonds form around the table and old ones get a little more complicated in the process, much to everyone's amusement and at least one person's mild embarrassment at the whole situation unfolding before them for all to see and enjoy. Between notes in a well-worn journal, teasing about romantic track records, and a recipe getting fine-tuned one careful pinch at a time, the evening settles into something almost peaceful - a rare moment for a party that's spent more time fighting dragons than relaxing by a fire and simply enjoying each other's company for once, without steel or spells involved anywhere in sight for a welcome change of pace and rhythm. Trust becomes the real conversation of the night, as questions linger about just how much to open up to someone so new to the group, and how much can safely stay unsaid for now. A quiet exchange offers guidance from an unlikely source, one that's watched this party grow and change more than anyone else could, even from somewhere far beyond the reach of the living, in a place words can barely describe or explain properly, if at all. Morning brings a change in plans as the weather takes a turn for the worse, forcing a difficult choice between the safety of walking and the risk of something far quicker but far less predictable and controlled. Old scars from past magical mishaps make that decision anything but easy, and nobody's quite eager to relive them, no matter how tempting the shortcut looks in the middle of a raging storm bearing down on them from all sides. As the party links arms and commits to a bold leap forward together, the world dissolves into something strange, cold, and utterly disorienting - leaving their fate, and their destination, entirely uncertain as the darkness swallows them whole and the storm rages on outside without them, howling through the trees behind them. Join us for another chapter of Chronicles of the Nildorin, where friendship, trust, and a little bit of magic continue to collide. Sometimes the fastest way forward is also the scariest, and sometimes a warm meal is worth more than any spell in the whole book of magic ever written. Watch and Listen Everywhere: Website: https://solid10dnd.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@solid10dnd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/solid10dnd Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11DkMtKwDRmVrI63ADB3o1M Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solid10dnd/id1810336338 Follow us for weekly D&D adventures, campaign updates, maps, behind-the-scenes content, and more! #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ChroniclesOfTheNildorin #Solid10DnD #ActualPlayPodcast #FantasyPodcast #TTRPG #TabletopRPG #actualplay #rpg

Chronicles of the Nildorin - Solid10 D&D Campaign - Episode 30 Session 58, Part 1 The road south is never as quiet as it should be. With Whitemaw behind them and Lassland still days away, the companions round a bend to find raised voices ahead - a scene that feels uncomfortably familiar, and one that quickly demands their attention as the group weighs whether to get involved or simply keep moving toward warmer roads, quieter nights, and whatever else Lassland has waiting for them. A lone traveler finds himself surrounded, and it doesn't take long for the party to size up the situation. What starts as a tense standoff over coin and courtesy turns into something else entirely once music, magic, and a dancing sword get involved, and the road's would-be toll collectors bite off far more than they bargained for the moment they push their luck too far and demand payment they were never owed in the first place. The fight that follows is fast, loud, and thoroughly one-sided, with thunder, fire, and fang making quick work of most of the trouble in a matter of seconds. One holdout proves more stubborn than the rest, and a tense interrogation follows - one that raises as many questions about intent as it answers, and leaves the party debating just how much mercy the road deserves and what to do with someone who claims good intentions after drawing steel first and threatening to take everything they had. In the middle of it all, a new face makes an impression that's hard to shake, all charm, music, and colorful self-confidence. Whether this stranger is a welcome addition to the journey or simply along for the ride remains to be seen, but he certainly isn't shy about making himself known to everyone within earshot, friend or foe alike, whether they asked to hear him or not, and whether they're in the mood for a tune. As evening falls, the party settles in for a night on the road, and creature comforts prove to be in short supply - unless, of course, someone happens to have a very particular kind of shelter tucked away for just such an occasion, one far cozier than anyone was expecting out here in the snow and the wind. Conversation turns warm, personal, and more than a little revealing as old stories and new ones are traded around the fire late into the night. Between banter about music, homelands, and the things that lurk in the dark beyond the firelight, it becomes clear that this journey to Lassland is shaping up to be anything but a simple walk down a familiar road, with new company adding as much color as it does complication to a trip already carrying plenty of unfinished business and unanswered questions. Join us for another chapter of Chronicles of the Nildorin, where friendship, music, and mischief continue to collide. Not every song ends with applause - sometimes it ends with a thunderclap, and sometimes it just makes a new friend along the way, whether the party asked for one or not. Watch and Listen Everywhere: Website: https://solid10dnd.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@solid10dnd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/solid10dnd Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11DkMtKwDRmVrI63ADB3o1M Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solid10dnd/id1810336338 Follow us for weekly D&D adventures, campaign updates, maps, behind-the-scenes content, and more! #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ChroniclesOfTheNildorin #Solid10DnD #ActualPlayPodcast #FantasyPodcast #TTRPG #TabletopRPG #actualplay #rpg

Chronicles of the Nildorin - Solid10 D&D Campaign - Episode 29 Session 57, Part 2 Greed has a way of biting back, quite literally, as the companions discover that not everything glittering in that hidden chamber wanted to be found. What follows is fast, messy, and full of chests taking the brunt of more than one frustration, before the party can finally catch its breath and sort through what they've actually won from the wreckage of the fight, treasure and all, once the dust finally settles around them and everyone can breathe again for a moment. New treasures get a proper look under torchlight - a mysterious scroll, a strange horn nobody quite knows how to use responsibly, and a pair of boots that might just change how one companion gets around from here on out for good. Not every discovery goes smoothly, and at least one poorly timed toot has consequences nobody saw coming, least of all the person still recovering back at the chapel, snoring through the whole ordeal without a clue what's happening back underground. With the way back sealed behind falling stone, the party has to get creative to carve a path forward, leaning on magic, muscle, and no small amount of noise. Unfortunately, noise has a way of attracting attention in the dark, and what answers the call is neither friendly nor small, forcing everyone to think fast before it's too late to do anything at all about it, weapons drawn and steady in the dim torchlight. The fight that follows tests every trick in the party's arsenal, from fang and fire to blade and bolt, against a swarm that just keeps coming out of the shadows one after another without pause or hesitation. It's chaotic, it's messy, and by the end, there's no question who came out on top - though not without a few close calls and a couple of very lucky rolls along the way to keep things interesting for everyone watching. With the danger finally behind them, the long climb back to the surface begins, followed by a return to familiar streets, a stop for supplies, and a well-earned rest before setting out once more toward whatever comes next on this long journey south and beyond. A quiet note left behind speaks volumes about the bonds this party has built along the way, even when nobody's quite awake enough to read it right away. As the road south stretches out ahead of them, snow gives way to open country, and the promise of Lassland draws steadily closer with every step - though what waits there, and what's already happened farther down that road, remains entirely anyone's guess for now, for better or worse for everyone involved in this journey. Join us for another chapter of Chronicles of the Nildorin, where friendship, mischief, and a healthy dose of chaos continue to collide. Sometimes the real treasure is the near-death experiences you survive along the way, and the stories you get to tell about them afterward around the campfire. Watch and Listen Everywhere: Website: https://solid10dnd.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@solid10dnd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/solid10dnd Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11DkMtKwDRmVrI63ADB3o1M Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solid10dnd/id1810336338 Follow us for weekly D&D adventures, campaign updates, maps, behind-the-scenes content, and more! #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ChroniclesOfTheNildorin #Solid10DnD #ActualPlayPodcast #FantasyPodcast #TTRPG #TabletopRPG #actualplay #rpg

Chronicles of the Nildorin - Solid10 D&D Campaign - Episode 29 Session 57, Part 1 With Whitemaw still recovering from the battle beneath the chapel, attention turns back to the strange tomes that have followed the party through so much of their journey. Questions are written, answers emerge, and the Gilded Tome offers just enough information to point toward what may come next without making anything easy. Another tome is near, the red tome can still be found, and some connections refuse to disappear even after death. The party begins piecing together their next move, including the road south toward Lastland and the search for the missing red tome. Before leaving Whitemaw behind, however, one important question remains. What exactly was an ancient dragon doing beneath the town, and more importantly, did it leave anything valuable behind? Curiosity wins, and the group heads back beneath the chapel in search of whatever might still be waiting below. A seemingly bottomless opening beneath the dragon quickly becomes the only way forward. Polymorph provides Nem with feathers, wings, and considerably better vision, while rope, an immovable rod, and some questionable knot tying get everyone else safely underground. What waits below is not a natural passage, and the deeper they travel, the clearer it becomes that the dragon was far from the only thing living beneath Whitemaw. Web-covered tunnels and watching eyes give the party plenty of reasons to keep moving until they enter an enormous cavern filled with something even more unsettling. Stone figures stand frozen in moments of terror, weapons raised against something they never had the chance to strike. Nem recognizes the warning immediately, and an old enemy suddenly feels much less dead than everyone would prefer. A smaller chamber promises the treasure they came looking for, complete with coins, chests, and several strange items waiting to be claimed. Unfortunately, opening one of those chests also collapses the passage behind them, leaving the party trapped with their new collection of questionable prizes. A horn, an extending pole, a scroll, a pair of boots, and plenty of gold make for a decent haul, assuming they can find a way back out. Then Dante reaches for one last handful of coins. One refuses to leave his hand. Pulling doesn't work. Magic doesn't work. Scraping it against the wall doesn't work. As the stubborn coin begins to grow, split open, and reveal a mouth full of teeth, the party realizes that some treasure is considerably more interested in them than they are in it. Join us for another chapter of Chronicles of the Nildorin, where ancient magic, terrible ideas, and the promise of dragon treasure lead the party even deeper beneath Whitemaw. Some things buried below are better left undiscovered, and sometimes the gold bites back. Watch and Listen Everywhere:Website: https://solid10dnd.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@solid10dndTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/solid10dndSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11DkMtKwDRmVrI63ADB3o1MApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solid10dnd/id1810336338 Follow us for weekly D&D adventures, campaign updates, maps, behind-the-scenes content, and more! #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ChroniclesOfTheNildorin #Solid10DnD #ActualPlayPodcast #FantasyPodcast #TTRPG #TabletopRPG #actualplay #rpg

Chronicles of the Nildorin - Solid10 D&D Campaign - Episode 28 Session 56, Part 2 The dust settles, but the aftermath of the fight below Whitemaw is far from over. Wounds are tended, comfort is offered in whatever form it takes, and the companions lean on each other as the adrenaline finally starts to fade. Even in the quiet, there's work left to do, and no shortage of gentle teasing to fill the space while everyone catches their breath and takes stock of just how close that fight really was, and what it cost them. With the danger passed, grim curiosity takes over as the party turns to the fallen dragon itself. Trophies are claimed, favors are called in, and a few questionable decisions are made in the name of thoroughness. Some things are best left to those who know what they're doing - and some things really aren't, as more than one member of the party discovers the hard way while getting a little too hands-on with the remains. Paladin codes get tested, and mostly bent, in the pursuit of a good souvenir. Deeper inside the creature, something unexpected is uncovered, warm and glowing where it has no business being. It's a discovery that raises more questions than it answers, and one that hits closer to home for at least one member of the party than anyone anticipated, stirring memories that had only just started to settle after everything the group has already been through together. What it means, and what it might do, is anyone's guess for now. The Baron arrives to survey the damage and discuss what comes next for Whitemaw, its people, and the gaping wound left beneath the chapel. Old apologies are offered, old names are mentioned, and news of a missing friend adds new weight to the road ahead, along with a quiet reminder that the town's troubles may be far from finished and that the skies themselves now bear watching for whatever else might come crawling up from below. In a rare moment of stillness, the party takes stock of everything they've been through and everything still waiting for them. Bonds are reaffirmed, doubts are voiced, and a strange new connection begins to make itself known in ways nobody expected - literally changing the shape of things to come, one touch, and one color, at a time, in front of an audience that isn't quite sure what to make of it. As the session draws to a close, an old and unsettling voice returns, forcing difficult questions about trust, family, and just how much of the past is willing to let go. Not every answer brings peace of mind, and not everyone in the room is ready to accept what they're hearing, no matter how sincere it sounds or how much has changed since they last heard it. Join us for another chapter of Chronicles of the Nildorin, where friendship, mystery, and a little bit of madness continue to collide. Some things carved from a dragon's heart are more than just trophies, and some voices from the past are harder to silence than others. Watch and Listen Everywhere: Website: https://solid10dnd.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@solid10dnd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/solid10dnd Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11DkMtKwDRmVrI63ADB3o1M Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solid10dnd/id1810336338 Follow us for weekly D&D adventures, campaign updates, maps, behind-the-scenes content, and more! #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ChroniclesOfTheNildorin #Solid10DnD #ActualPlayPodcast #FantasyPodcast #TTRPG #TabletopRPG #actualplay #rpg

Chronicles of the Nildorin - Solid10 D&D Campaign - Episode 28 Session 56, Part 1 A quiet homecoming turns into anything but. Returning to the snowy streets of Whitemaw, the companions reunite with old friends, settle back into the familiar chapel that stills served as a reminder to a cult at large, and take a moment to breathe after everything that brought them here. Familiar faces, familiar jokes, and a well-earned rest set the tone for what should be an easy return, a chance to reconnect before whatever comes next. It doesn't last. A curse is lifted, old questions are asked about what lies beneath the chapel's floor, and a secret door long left undisturbed is opened once more. Memories of past battles linger in that hidden space below, and reopening it stirs something that has clearly been waiting. What the party finds emerging from the dark is far larger, and far angrier, than anyone expected - a presence that fills the cavern and makes the ground itself feel small. There's no time to plan before it's already upon them. Spells fly, steel is drawn, and the companions scramble to make sense of a threat that dwarfs anything they've faced in recent memory. Old habits and old banter resurface even in the chaos, a strange comfort in the middle of danger, but this fight demands every trick the party has, and then some, right from the opening exchange. Questions of how they've handled threats like this before come rushing back, along with the sinking realization that this one might be different from anything that's come before it. The battle turns brutal fast, testing resolve, luck, and loyalty in equal measure. Frost and flame trade blows across the cavern, allies fall and are pulled back from the brink more than once, and at least one beloved companion pays a steep and unexpected price for being caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. Healing magic is stretched thin as the fight drags on, and every round brings a new gamble, a new close call, and a new reason to keep fighting for each other. As the fight rages on, old wounds - some physical, some far older - are laid bare in the heat of the moment. Fury, fear, and desperation collide, pushing the Nildorin to their limits as they search for any opening against a foe that refuses to go down easy, no matter how much steel and fire is thrown its way. Grief and rage tangle together as the battle stretches on, revealing just how deep some of these bonds run, and just how far this party is willing to go for one another. In the end, it takes everything they have, and the outcome leaves the party standing in the wreckage, breathless, bloodied, and forever changed by what happened in that cavern beneath Whitemaw. What comes next, none of them are quite ready to say. Join us for another chapter of Chronicles of the Nildorin, where friendship, fury, and fate collide beneath the ice. Not every homecoming is a peaceful one, and not every reunion ends the way anyone expected it to. Watch and Listen Everywhere: Website: https://solid10dnd.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@solid10dnd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/solid10dnd Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11DkMtKwDRmVrI63ADB3o1M Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solid10dnd/id1810336338 Follow us for weekly D&D adventures, campaign updates, maps, behind-the-scenes content, and more! #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ChroniclesOfTheNildorin #Solid10DnD #ActualPlayPodcast #FantasyPodcast #TTRPG #TabletopRPG #actualplay #rpg

Chronicles of the Nildorin - D&D Campaign - Episode 28 Morning breaks over Whitemaw as the Nildorin stir awake inside the quiet chapel. After a playful morning greeting and cuddles with Hugo the cat, Nemiea sets out to prepare a hearty breakfast in the chapel's makeshift kitchen. Cooking doesn't go entirely smoothly, Nemiea accidentally slices her finger while chopping potatoes, prompting Harding to step in with a swift healing touch, while Dante takes over preparing a savory stew from jerked meat. Over freshly steeped Ghand tea, Dante shares a vulnerable conversation with Francis Pond about his struggling identity as a Dragonborn, his sudden outbursts of dark rage, and the heavy burden of his father's demise. Examining the ring Dante retrieved from his father, Francis discovers a lingering dark curse and uses divine magic to cleanse it. When Dante presents the Gilded Tome, its compass needle flares with brilliant light, spinning wildly back and forth between Dante and Francis, hinting that the sleepy priest holds a vital connection to their lingering quest. Seeking to secure the chapel, Francis leads the party down spiral stairs into the subterranean temple below, the site of their previous battle against the beholder Melaculous. Using Thaumaturgy to ignite the wall sconces, Nemiea unlocks the hidden door leading toward the monster-infested caverns below. Realizing the danger, the group seals the passage, planning to alert the local Baron. However, as they turn to leave, the chapel lights flicker ominously and a sinister scraping sound echoes from the massive pit in the center of the floor, where a new terror begins crawling into the light! Key character highlights from this episode: Nemiea takes charge of morning preparations, uses her sharp memory to uncover secret subterranean passages, and brews Gond tea for the team. Dante opens up about his identity struggles, has his father's ring cleansed of a dark curse by Francis, and witnesses the Gilded Tome react intensely to the dragonborn priest. Harding provides warm comfort and quick healing for Nemiea, enjoys morning pets with Hugo, and stands ready as eerie sounds echo from the temple pit. Watch and Listen Everywhere: 🌐 Website: ⁠https://solid10dnd.com⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@solid10dnd⁠ 📺 Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/solid10dnd⁠ 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1DkMtKwDRmVrI63ADB3o1M⁠ 🍎 Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solid10dnd/id1810336338⁠ Follow us for weekly D&D adventures, campaign updates, maps, and behind-the-scenes content! #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ChroniclesOfTheNildorin #Solid10DnD #ActualPlayPodcast #FantasyPodcast #TTRPG #TabletopRPG #actualplay #rpg

Chronicles of the Nildorin - D&D Campaign - Episode 27 Session 55 The party takes a breathless leap across realms as Nemiea invokes the Void Tome to teleport the Nildorin out of Cogspring and into the frostbitten wilderness of Whitemaw. As biting winds howl through the cut-log fort and snow falls across the twilight sky, the companions quickly realize how brutal the northern tundra can be. With Dante sniffling in the cold, Nemiea conjures Nordic winter clothing before leading her freezing allies down the snow-dusted paths toward familiar shelter. Passing Archibald's stone statue, now free of the dark ooze that marked the town corrupted, the group ducks into the Frostbloom Tavern. Expecting a warm refuge, they instead find a quiet room run by Dane, a bewildered 17-year-old barkeep who has no idea about most things in life. Classic Nildorin chaos follows: Harding downs watered-down ale, Dante transforms into a massive gray wolf to warm up, and Nemiea uses clockwork magic to snuff out and reignite the tavern candles. Realizing the inn offers little comfort, they head back out, where Harding promptly hurls a snowball at wolf-form Dante's head for 2 points of bludgeoning damage and 3,278 points of emotional damage! Reaching the local chapel, the mood softens as the group is greeted by Hugo the cat and reunited with Francis Pond, the narcoleptic dragonborn priest. Francis offers shelter, and the party settles on the wooden pews for the night. As quiet falls, Dante reflects on lost allies like Reed while the Gilded Tome's compass needle flares to life with brilliant light. Nearby, Nemiea consults the Void Tome, speaking with Primus about forgotten memories and the name Mystra as the party prepares for the road ahead. Key character highlights from this episode: Nemiea uses clockwork magic to teleport the party, consults the Void Tome about Primus and Mystra, and watches over her allies as they rest. Dante shifts into wolf form against the cold, reflects on lost companions like Reed, and watches the Gilded Tome's compass flare to life. Harding brings her signature chaotic loyalty, launching snowballs at Dante, downing tavern ale, and offering her warm coat to Nemiea. Watch and Listen Everywhere: 🌐 Website: ⁠https://solid10dnd.com⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@solid10dnd⁠ 📺 Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/solid10dnd⁠ 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1DkMtKwDRmVrI63ADB3o1M⁠ 🍎 Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solid10dnd/id1810336338⁠ Follow us for weekly D&D adventures, campaign updates, maps, and behind-the-scenes content! #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ChroniclesOfTheNildorin #Solid10DnD #ActualPlayPodcast #FantasyPodcast #TTRPG #TabletopRPG #actualplay #rpg

Chronicles of the Nildorin - D&D Campaign - Episode 26 Session 54, Part 2 The high-stakes dinner at the Nightshade estate takes an unforgettable turn as quiet tension gives way to chaotic banter, intimate revelations, and unexpected intrigue. While Lyra enthusiastically recounts tavern brawl misadventures over glasses of wine, Nemiea’s father Valen keeps a sharp, watchful eye on the party. Between debates over Cogspring’s dock expansions, heightened guard patrols, and suspicious new shopkeepers, the patriarch tests the group's resolve. Harding’s fiercely protective promises to guard Nemiea with her life, delivered mid-bite over a lavish feast, highlight the deep bonds keeping this adventuring party together in the face of a very different situation. Meanwhile, Dante’s mysterious condition grows far more terrifying. Struggling through a worsening draconic fever, he mutters dark, unbidden compulsions that shock even himself. Seeking answers in the quiet hours after dinner, Nemiea uses powerful magic to restore his strength and examines a strange ring left behind by his father. When they consult their ancient, glowing tome, its compass needle spins erratically before locking firmly onto the freezing northwest. The path is clear: their next trial awaits in the harsh, snow-covered tundra of Whitewaw and Lastland. Key character highlights and dynamic shifts featured in this episode: Harding’s hilariously blunt antics during dinner give way to tender, heartwarming moments as she bonds with Nemiea, crafts elaborate sandcastles by the shore, and swears to stand by her side no matter how dangerous the road becomes. Nemiea balances deep scholar energy with profound empathy, using her clockwork magic to heal Dante, receiving new potion formulas from her brother Lucien, and bidding an emotional farewell to her father before leading the party forward. Dante fights against unsettling physical changes, strange draconic traits, and terrifying memory gaps, relying on his companions to keep him grounded as cosmic forces pull them toward their destiny. Before leaving Cogspring behind, the party prepares for the brutal cold ahead, stocking up on supplies and invoking the power of Primus through their ancient tome. With a flash of swirling purple energy, the companions are instantly swept across realms into the biting winds and swirling blizzards of White Maw. Will they find the answers Dante desperately needs, or will the freezing northern wastes prove to be their most dangerous challenge yet? Watch and Listen Everywhere: 🌐 Website: ⁠https://solid10dnd.com⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@solid10dnd⁠ 📺 Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/solid10dnd⁠ 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1DkMtKwDRmVrI63ADB3o1M⁠ 🍎 Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solid10dnd/id1810336338⁠ Follow us for weekly D&D adventures, campaign updates, maps, behind-the-scenes content, and more! #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ChroniclesOfTheNildorin #Solid10DnD #ActualPlayPodcast #FantasyPodcast #TTRPG #TabletopRPG #actualplay #rpg

Chronicles of the Nildorin - D&D Campaign - Episode 26 Session 54, Part 1 Before heading off to an intimate family dinner with the Nightshade family, the adventurers must first tackle a challenge of a completely different kind: dressing for high-society diplomacy. Stepping out of the grime and into the Spool and Thread, the party trades their blood-stained battle gear, heavy armor, and worn traveling clothes for fine attire suitable for Nemiea’s noble family. Between fitting rooms, witty banter, and a brief touch of magic, the party steps out looking entirely transformed, though Dante's sudden physical changes and growing dragon scales remain an unsettling, unanswered mystery looming over them all. Returning to the grand Nightshade estate, Nemiea leads the group back to her childhood library for a brief moment of quiet respite before facing her father. However, quiet reflection quickly gives way to major mystical revelations as both Nemiea and Dante consult their strange, ancient tomes. Words fade and reappear upon the ancient pages, offering cryptic warnings, forgotten names, and hints of a dangerous path forward. As pieces of the cosmic puzzle fall into place, deep connections to Primus, old gods, and legendary dragon keys suggest that their next true destination lies far to the north in the freezing, brutal cold of Whitemaw and the Lastland. The party dynamics and character chemistry are on full display throughout this episode: Harding’s blunt honesty, sheer martial power, and protective nature balance with hilarious high-stakes awkwardness as she finds herself completely head-over-heels while trying to make a good impression on the family. Nemiea seamlessly balances deep scholar energy with playful elegance, expertly navigating ancient lore, heavy family expectations, and magical wardrobe shifts without missing a beat. Dante struggles through a worsening physical illness and strange draconic traits, desperately seeking answers from his tome while relying on his trusted companions to literally carry him through the evening. When the heavy dinner bell rings, the companions are ushering into the lavish, intimidating Nightshade dining hall. Surrounded by construct servants, strict family traditions, and Nemiea's father watching their every move with calculated precision, the tension in the air is thick enough to cut with a blade. Will the party survive dinner under the scrutinizing gaze of Nemiea’s family? Can Dante recover from his mysterious ailment before it consumes him? The secrets are unspooling, and the journey is only getting deeper! Watch and Listen Everywhere: 🌐 Website: ⁠https://solid10dnd.com⁠ 🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@solid10dnd⁠ 📺 Twitch: ⁠https://www.twitch.tv/solid10dnd⁠ 🎧 Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1DkMtKwDRmVrI63ADB3o1M⁠ 🍎 Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solid10dnd/id1810336338⁠ Follow us for weekly D&D adventures, campaign updates, maps, behind-the-scenes content, and more! #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ChroniclesOfTheNildorin #Solid10DnD #ActualPlayPodcast #FantasyPodcast #TTRPG #TabletopRPG #actualplay #rpg

Chronicles of the Nildorin - Solid10 D&D Campaign - Episode 25 Session 53, Part 2 The dust of the road settles, but a homecoming is never quite as simple as it seems. Back in the familiar streets of Cog Spring, the companions trade blades for errands and battle plans for shopping lists. Reunions bring warmth, laughter, and no shortage of teasing, but not every face in town feels quite right, and even the quietest afternoon can carry a strange undercurrent. Old friends welcome the party back with open arms, and familiar shops offer a taste of normalcy after everything they've endured on the road. But even in the calm of home, small moments carry unexpected weight - an apology wrapped in a bottle of lotion, a joke that lands a little too close, and a bond quietly tested, teased, and ultimately mended in the most roundabout way possible. Names are mixed up, feelings are bruised, and forgiveness comes in the strangest of packaging. A new face behind the grocer's counter draws more attention than she'd like. Something about her feels off, though no one can quite say why, and polite conversation only deepens the mystery rather than resolving it. Questions are asked, answers come back careful and guarded, and a strange, lingering unease follows the party back out onto the street - not once, but twice, in ways none of them expected. Whatever it is, it isn't going to be easy to shake. At the bookstore, old friendships are rekindled and old habits resurface, with warm welcomes, familiar banter, and at least one member of the party wandering into sections better left undiscussed. A search for a history of the wider world turns up something far older and stranger than expected, tucked away on a forgotten shelf and waiting to be carried home under careful hands. Not everything on that shelf makes sense, even to the shopkeeper who knows the store best. The blacksmith's forge brings its own reunion, full of gruff affection and offers of honest work, along with rumors drifting in from beyond Cog Spring's walls - word of a dragon's attack on a distant town, and whispers that all is not well within a prince's household. Small talk rarely stays small for long in this world, and even a hammer and anvil can't quite drown out the sense that something is shifting beyond the horizon. There may even be a proposition or two waiting for the right member of the party. As evening approaches, the party learns that dinner with family means more than just showing up hungry. Proper attire is non-negotiable, appearances matter more than anyone expected, and for at least one member of the group, getting dressed for the occasion might prove to be the most daunting challenge of the entire day. Cog Spring, it turns out, has its own rules, and not everyone is ready to follow them. Join us for another chapter of Chronicles of the Nildorin, where friendship, humor, and quiet unease continue to collide. Not every danger announces itself with a battle - sometimes it just sells lotion and beets at the general store, waiting patiently and pleasantly for someone to finally notice. Watch and Listen Everywhere: Website: https://solid10dnd.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@solid10dnd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/solid10dnd Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/11DkMtKwDRmVrI63ADB3o1M Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/solid10dnd/id1810336338 Follow us for weekly D&D adventures, campaign updates, maps, behind-the-scenes content, and more! #dnd #dnd5e #dungeonsanddragons #ChroniclesOfTheNildorin #Solid10DnD #ActualPlayPodcast #FantasyPodcast #TTRPG #TabletopRPG #actualplay #rpg