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Mon, 17 Feb 2020 19:10:11 -0000

The absolute worst of the absolute best real play podcast.

Ep.65 – The Tearfall Pt.2

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 01:09:37 -0000

The Horizon Walkers finally face the Tearfall.

Ep.64 – The Tearfall Pt.1

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 11:00:00 -0000

The Horizon Walkers finally face the Tearfall.

Ep.63 – Where There's Smoke

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Confronted with their slave status on the Elemental Plane of Fire the Horizon Walkers decide to settle it once and for all with the very Efreeti who has been hunting them since their sentence was received so long ago. With the Tearfall looming just on the horizon of Ravens Bluff they'll need to make quick work of it. An episode full of revenge, prayer, and unexpected developments.

Ep.62 – Why We're Wizards

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The Horizon Walkers return home to a devastated Ravens Bluff to face the Tearfall. It's not the homecoming they had hoped for and it would seem the ritual has progressed quickly in their absence. They need to collect the Elemental Stone of Fire they left in Thundershout's care, if they can find him.

Ep.61 – Prepared for the Worst

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 10:00:00 -0000

After defeating the White Wyrm the Horizon Walkers have more hope of their abilities to face a dragon but little time to face the Tearfall. They make the best use of what time they have left by preparing their bodies, minds, and inventory. And then the time comes. It's now or never.

Ep.60 – The White Wyrm

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 13:22:40 -0000

With the Tearfall looming and time running out The Horizon Walkers can't move on without finding out what happened to their dear friend and Izax' Apprentice, Mallory. In this episode they find themselves face-to-face with her captor.

Ep.59 – Grimdaughters

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Back on the Material Plane the Horizon Walkers are determined to interrogate any remaining members of the cult to acquire more insight into the Tearfall. Even with a cataclysm looming they still have their hearts set on finding Mallory and with only two days time before the Tearfall, they are going to have to be quick.

Ep.58 – A Golden Opportunity

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The Horizon Walkers are running out of time quickly, and they don't know what is going on back home, or even if they're already too late. Arwyl, Kallista, and Guy plead with the Council of Dragons to send help to the Material Plane while Patches and Adelaide try to run a simple errand without getting into too much trouble.

Ep.57 – Borealis

Wed, 22 May 2019 13:24:57 -0000

The Horizon Walkers finally get to the Capital City of the Elemental Plane of Air, Borealis. They are nervous about the passage of time on the Material Plane so they need to be quick about seeking council. To get everything done it may finally be time to split the party.

Ep.56 – Dragon Slayer

Wed, 15 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

After proving themselves in the Citadel of Ice and Steel our heroes are given a smaller task by the Prince. They'll have to deliver one more letter, and for doing so they are promised powerful friends and great rewards. But the temptation of meeting more denizens from the Elemental Plane of Air proves too much of a temptation for the Horizon Walkers.

Ep.55 – Better Battle

Wed, 08 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Our heroes are confronted by the champions from the Citadel of Ice and Steel. They'll need to prove themselves to this community of battle-hardened warriors to gain audience and favor with their Prince. A series of one-on-one battles tests each of the Horizon Walkers as an individual, a combatant, and a strategist. But the fights won't be so easily won.

Ep.54 – Big Destiny Energy

Wed, 01 May 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Arwyl awakens from a strange dream and the group decides to attempt to decipher the encryptic symbols it was riddled with. They remember Yenba mentioning a Star Gazer that lived near him who specialized in prophecies. On their way to deliver Yenba's letter the gang decides to make a pit stop and get some insight into their dreams and destinies.

Ep.53 – Elder Tempest

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

After disrupting a delicate ritual the Horizon Walkers stay true to their name and open a portal in the sky that reverses gravity and spits them out in another realm. They’ll have to face the consequences of their actions, learn to navigate this new realm, and try not to get killed - all while free falling through the sky.

Ep.52 – A Tear in the Sky

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Our heroes quickly realize they may have approached the strange storm a little too aggressively, now they'll need to survive the ritual and its guardians.

Ep.51 – Tower of Wind

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 10:00:00 -0000

After successfully sneaking into the Monastery our heroes quickly realize that it will be an even harder task fitting in. Solving the mystery of Mother Synilla's strange wounds and keeping a low profile will be a difficult task. But the gang is determined to find answers, even if it means breaking a few rules.

Ep.50 – Mother Worm

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0000

After a brutal encounter with hunting Yetis the gang decides to push forward, leaving Maarika's cave far behind them. They are soon met with another challenge though, the last the Tundra has to offer. They need to prove to a crazed hermit that they possess the qualities to save the land from this raging storm. If they can he guarantees them entry into The Monastery of the Yellow Rose, with disguises to boot.

Ep.49 – Thin Ice

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 10:00:00 -0000

The Glacier of the White Worm seems to stretch out and go on forever. Even with a bit of repreive the gang finds themselves being frozen solid. The snow bears down, teh temperatures slow their blood, and the howling of the wind is relentless. But it's not only the wind that's howling.

Ep.48 – The Power of Frost

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 11:00:00 -0000

This Tundra takes no prisoners, but it seems as though our heroes have already weathered its worst. After struggling to find the edge of the TUndra, as the Frost Giants suggested, it would seem as though they have come to the foot of a cave in the mountains. But what awaits them inside is far from what they expected.

Ep.47 – Tip of the Iceberg

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0000

After proving themselves to their new employer our heroes head out into the unforgiving Tundra known as The Glacier of the White Worm. With FrogMarch as their guide their chances of success are greater, but the storm raging in this unforgiving wilderness is relentless and constantly threatening their lives. The few inhabitants of the glacier aren't any more welcoming.

Ep.46 – The Shittiest Episode

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0000

The heroes saved some unfortunate adventurers from their old goblin friends and get a chance to speak with them on their shared journey toward Mulmaster. A strange monk awaits them and takes them to a meeting with a friend of their Patron. After striking a deal shit really hits the fan.

Ep.45 – Familiar Faces

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Our heroes find themselves in the secret exit for the COuncil of Lords yet again. With Yinatazassus left to destroy the city they are forced to push forward and move to the North in seek of more answers. Time is growing short, but they desperately need a rest. They have time to talk about their journey so far for a brief break before being dangerously interrupted by some familiar faces they didn't expect to see again.

Ep.44 – Dead End

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Face-to-face with their greatest adversary the Fans of Flame will have to put everything on the line. Will they fight or run? With one party member already fallen and a panicked audience, it won't be an easy decision to make. The stakes have never been higher and Yinatazassus, the Ancient Green Dragon, doesn't plan on talking it out.

Ep.43 – Spotlight

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0000

In a desperate attempt to grab the attention of all Nobles attending the Gala, Patches decides to keep the dagger in his stomach for all to see, but he'll have to make it to the ballroom alive to succeed. With a devil at their back and its minions on their heels, the party is going to need to use all their tricks to pull this one off.

Ep.42 – Life of the Party

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0000

The gang has made their way into the exclusive Gala and it is more incredible than they could have ever imagined. They'll have to bide their time and wait for their chance to confront Lander and hopefully change the minds of an important audience, but not before they have to stomach the performance of Lander's lifetime.

Ep.41 – Invite Only

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Seeking repreive from an angry mob and the potential family that lived in the house that they destroyed our heroes seek refuge at their Patron, Izax Oalore's, home. Izax gives the heroes some disturbing news, a generous reward for their hard work, and a chance to clear their name. If they don't mess it up.

Ep.40 – In Living Memory

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 11:00:00 -0000

Cornered and hunted our heroes have no where left to turn. WIth the horror that has them trapped in a small home they will have to use every trick up their sleeve to survive. They'll be torn between preserving the powers they've fought so hard for and preserving their own lives.

Ep.39 – Homecoming

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Our heroes find themselves returned to their home, Raven's Bluff is just as they remembered it. Familiar faces have disturbing news for them but compared to what they've been through it's nothing they can't handle. Plus... it's time they took care of some unfinished business.

Ep.38 – Blessing and Burden

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0000

The party finally arrives in Durthmeck's home within the Elemental Plane of Earht. But Makrannenak is not without it's troubles, and much is expected of the heroes, an ancient curse has been left by the Dao in an attempt to keep the Deep Gnome city ripe for slave harvesting... but the heroes won't be able to return home without facing it.

Ep.37 – Worm Food

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 11:00:00 -0000

With the help of the very Deep Gnomes they save the party finds themselves in tunnels under the Free Market streets. The Deep Gnomes promise that the tunnels lead straight to their home, but the adventuers will soon learn just how wild and alien a place the Elemental Plane of Earth's wilderness is.

Ep.36 – Slaves of Circumstance

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0000

The Sevenfold Mazework proves to be a quick task for our heroes. But what comes next is all too familiar, hopefully they learn from the past and mind their manners when appraoched by the inhabitants of an alien existence.

Ep.35 – Not the Turtle

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Planted deep in the middle of the Elemental Plane of Earth our heroes are in the total dark - literally and figuratively. They'll need to adapt fast and prove their resolve if they hope to figure out which way is up, thankfully they have a new Deep Gnome friend who just happens to be a local.

Ep.34 – Hell Unearthed

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Their past has reared its ugly head once more - an Efreeti and the wrath of Lolth herself have their eyes set on the gang. Cornered and with no where to run our heroes are going to have to think fast and act even faster if they want to get out alive.

Ep.33 – Eye of Lolth

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 11:00:00 -0000

After finally returning Valna home to her family our heroes can continue to pursue more pressing matters, like thwarting the Tearfall. They set their eyes on the road ahead, but there have been eyes on them as well.

Halloweeen Spooktacular Special! (Holiday Special)

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Join the Hit Dice! crew for our first Halloween special ever! The gang is playing all new characters for this horror-themed, single episode, adventure. Adventurers in a strange land must solve a mystery that would unsettle even the strongest Dwarven stomach.

Ep.32 – When in Cormanthyr

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

The Matron Mother of the Hanali Elves and ruer of Cormanthyr, Cilivren, has told the gang to take some time to themselves before they head out. They heed her advice and make some much needed preparations with their frst big payout as adventurers. They head to the Twisted Tower of Ashaba after a brief rest, but they make some interesting allies along the way.

Ep.31 – Blade Rite

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

The Blade Rite has begun. Arwyl has been nominated by the group and agreed to take part in it in the name of progression and justice. Knowing there is no stopping it, or interrupting it Arwyl has two choices: Triumph over the Blade Rite or die.

Ep.30 – Vote for the Beans

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

After a long, arduous, road our heroes finally escort Valna Hanali back home to the Elven Court in Cormanthyr. They are greeted by many applause, larger rewards than they could ever dream of, and the favor of the Elven Court. But it's not enough. Justice will be served, and our heroes don't mind getting involved in a little drama if necessary.

Ep.29 – The Fall of Ylraphon

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 15:20:47 -0000

A black dragon, ancient tablets, a sieged town, desperate people, falling allies. It's all a blur and the collapsing of an entire town around you can make it harder to sort out. New answers and truths only seem to complicate things even further, but these things can only be addressed if our heroes make it out alive.

Ep.28 – With Bated Breath

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 13:20:55 -0000

As the small swamp town of Ylraphon crumbles around our heroes they have some BIG decisions to make and not much time to make them.

Ep.27 – Last Chance, Underlile

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 10:00:00 -0000

The first episode in our new studio!!! Our heroes are from home and already things seem to be going badly. Patches having sticky fingers certainly isn't helping the sitatuion... but allies can often be found in strange places. Patches isn't the only one being taken into custody.

The Big Announcement

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 01:32:02 -0000

As the campaign enters the next big arc and chapter, so do we! We had to spend this week setting up our new, improved, studio! So unfortunately we weren't able to play. BUT Caleb and Wes DID hit record while they were testing things out and we thought you might want to join in on the fun.

Mail Bag Part 1 (Bonus Episode)

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0000

As our campaign enters the next big chapter we are kicking it off with the first ever mail bag episode of Hit Dice! Due to high demand we took questions from fans and take a moment to talk a little about ourselves and how this whole thing got started. It's intimate, revealing, and you won't believe what happens next!!!

Ep.26 – A Missed Opportunity

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0000

The boggy swamp town of Ylraphon lies just outside of the FLooded Forest. It's people will prove to be as difficult to handle as the terrain and wild life that surrounds it, but if our heroes can help them maybe they'll be a little more receptive... or at least welcoming.

Ep.25 – Beneath the Surface

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0000

It's time to leave Ravens Bluff.The stakes have never been higher than they are now and there's no room for down time and recovery. Our heroes set back out on the road and after passing many familiar sites they finally arrive at the village of Ylraphon just outside of the Flooded Forest. It lives up to its name, it's rough, so are its people, and so are it's problems.... which the adventurers get involved in immediately.

Ep.24 – Don't Mind Me

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Everyone in town seems to have lofty expectations for our heroes and none of them seem to overlap. The next move is a crucial one and it's up to the gang to figure out what the best course of action is. But it's not going to be easy, especially with distrust and paranoia sitting around every corner.

Ep.23 – Elvish Presley

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 10:00:00 -0000

After a long, troubled, road full of set backs our heroes finally make it home. They've felt loss and they've learned many things. But a lot has changed while they've been away and more time has passed than they thought.

Ep.22 – Back to Before

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -0000

The loss of a friend can prove hard to accept, and the party is short of answers after something dear is lost. Their grievences will have to be short lived because something even more disturbing sits right around the corner.

Ep.21 – Brohemian Crabsody

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -0000

With empty pockets and a potential lead on how to fill them our heroes catch a lead from a nearby general goods and trading post that some farmers just up the road have been have a problem, will pay to have it taken care of, AND that it sounds JUST like the Xorn they just defeated. A little spending money never hurt anyone...

Ep.20 – The Frost Maiden

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 10:00:00 -0000

With no other options Adelaide decides that she is going to do something about losing her powers. She is going to earn her Patron's favor... even if it means getting her hands dirty. Good thing she has a bunch of friends who are willing to help.

Ep.19 – Corundum Conundrum

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0000

The number of adventurers in the party grows, as does the number of problems our heroes face.... and they all have a different idea of how they should approach them. If they want to get out of this mess they'll need to agree on a single course of action, and quick.

Ep.18 – A Blast From the Past

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0000

The Efreeti shackles are proving a nuisance, even after jumping to an entirely different plane of existence. Desperate to have them removed our heroes visit some old friends, but that won't be the only piece of their past they'll be forced to visit.

Ep.17 – Salt and Pepper

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Desperate to escape their indentured servitude AND the Elemental Plane of Fire, our heroes are determined not to let anything get in their way. But things don’t always go as planned, and with a new ally who needs constant monitoring getting out in one piece definitely won’t be an easy task, if it’s even possible.

Ep.16 – If You Can't Handle the Heat

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Slavery doesn't sit well with our heroes... but there isn't much they can do binded and stripped of their weapons and dignity. But that doesn't mean they don't have a plan.

Ep.15 – To Name a Nightmare

Wed, 30 May 2018 10:00:00 -0000

With the Nightmare tamed and the threat neutralized there's only one thing left to do - see how this Dread Steed performs in an actual race on the Elemental Plane of Fire!!! Our heroes are encouraged to put bets on their Nightmare, but they'll soon realize those aren't the only high stakes...

Now all they need to do is come up with a name.

Ep.14 – To Tame a Nightmare

Wed, 23 May 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Taming a Nightmare should prove complicated, but our heroes are blinded by their enthusiasm at the chance of meeting one. They'll have to venture back out into the unforgiving realm of the Elemental Plane of Fire that has already made an attempt at their lives once. Breaking a Dread Steed won't be all fun and games.

Ep.13 – Playing with Fire

Wed, 16 May 2018 02:00:00 -0000

The Elemental Plane of Fire is no joke and our heroes are about to learn that the hard way. Fire, smoke, brimstone, and a hard dose of reality are about to remind our heroes that they aren't alone in the universe and that the material plane isn't the only inhabitable dimension.

Ep.12 – A Dragon's Heart

Wed, 09 May 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Time is of the essence as our heroes push forward at the request of The Council of Lords. They are chasing a rumored Dragon's heart that is said to still burn in the center of a mountain, they'll soon learn that such a rarity, even in rumor, is hunted and covetted by many. Could this thing be any harder to find? Is it even REAL!?

Ep.11 – One Hundred Tiny Arrows

Wed, 02 May 2018 10:00:00 -0000

After barely escaping the middle of a full-fledged dragon brawl the heroes have a lot of explaining to do and the Council of Lords has demanded an audience with them immediately. The council won't be the only audience our heroes have to brave.... all eyes in Ravens Bluff are on them. The public is scared and they want answers. However, the Council of Lords has other plans for their representatives.

Ep.10 – The Serpent and the Raven

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0000

After discovering what was causing The Black Plume our heroes flee back toward Ravens Bluff to expose the truth. But with what they know and what they've taken they'll soon learn first hand how hot a dragon's wrath burns.

Ep.9 – Blind Cheese Eating Whiskey Crab

Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0000

As our heroes continue to delve deeper into the mysterious underwater chamber they will soon be confronted by the truth of the events unfolding around them. All their troubles up until now will pale in comparison.

Ep.8 – One Resolute Tear

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Having braved the Black Plume and the terrifying rumors that shroud it, our heroes now find themselves in an unexpected and precarious position—adrift in the heart of the Dragon’s Reach Sea. To uncover the answers they seek, they must venture beneath its perilous depths. The time for any doubts is long behind them.

Ep.7 – Day Vision Goggles

Wed, 04 Apr 2018 10:00:00 -0000

After our heroes dealt with Aust and his thieves they can finally have their audience with the Council of Lords. What is the Tearfall? Why would the dragons want a revolution? Where is The Black Plume coming from? They have so many questions and they intend to get some answers.

Ep.6 – The Hound of Heists

Wed, 28 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Our heroes have overcome the Trial of Lords and earned the title of representatives for the Council of Lords in Ravens Bluff. Before they can cash in on their audience with The Council their past comes back to haunt them.

Ep.5 – Trial of Lords

Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0000

With their new-found patron's help our heroes will have the chance to compete in the Trial of Lords in hopes of winning an audience with the Council of Lords. They'll have to prove their worth to The Council and a rowdy crowd through trials that remain unknown to them!

Ep.4 – The Buffalo of Holding

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 10:00:00 -0000

After saying goodbye to new-found friends our heroes return to Ravens Bluff, The Living City, just as the Mid-Summer Festival is getting into full swing! Music plays, the crowds are surging, and the entertainers are the best in the land!

....but something isn't right.

Ep.3 – Misreading the Room

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 11:00:00 -0000

Our heroes answer the beckon of an ominous voice at the end of the hidden underground corridor they discovered and find out what's truly going on at Kagarts School of Magic... but is it more than they can handle?

Ep.2 – Sensible Goblins

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:27:07 -0000

Our humble group of misfit heroes finally find a lead in an unexpected place... but can it only be followed under the light of the midnight moon? What's with this strange tower and this weird voice calling out to them? Hopefully they aren't in over their heads...

Ep.1 – The Lizard of Sadness

Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:13:45 -0000

Kagarts, a contemporary magic school, has enlisted five unlikely heroes to solve a clandestine mission. Several magic items have gone missing under suspect circumstances - which needs to be taken care of quickly, quietly, and with perfect accuracy. Secrecy comes with a certain edge of danger and our heroes will soon find that the road won't be as effortless as they had hoped.