Smooth Critical

Deep beneath the tower, gold glitters, wizards cast an eerie silence, and something ancient slumbers. All it takes is a single mistake… or three mistakes, if we’re getting technical. What follows will test the town, the party, and ask us all, what does it really mean to be a hero? (P.S. we don’t think Avani meant for this to happen)Attributions:"Black Vortex", "Crusade - Heavy Industry", "Disconcerned", "Drums of the Deep", "Feral Chase", "Goblin Tinker Soldier Spy", "Heroic Age", "Industrial Music Box", "Lost Frontier", "Midnight Tale", "Oppressive Gloom", "Ossuary 6 - Air", "Our Story Begins", "Rites", "Scheming Weasel (faster version)", "Teller of the Tales", "The Pyre"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today not only to witness the sacred union of marriage, but to see Bo get traumatized, Abe, maybe inadvertently, join a mysterious group, and Ban lose his patience. Attributions:"Air Prelude", "Arcadia", "Big Mojo", "Goblin Tinker Soldier Spy", "Gymnopedie No. 1", "Heroic Age", "Lost Frontier", "Movement Proposition", "Our Story Begins", "Prelude and Action", "Scheming Weasel (slower version)", "Sneaky Snitch", "Teller of the Tales", "The Chamber", "The Pyre", "Wizardtorium"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the sexiest of them all (Spoiler: it’s Ban...but also not Ban)? Beneath the arena, forgotten murals, deadly reflections, buried histories, and a spunky little kobold pull the party deeper into Exumoria’s long-buried secrets.ATTRIBUTIONS"Air Prelude", "Arcadia", "Disconcerned", "Feral Chase", "Goblin Tinker Soldier Spy", "Gymnopedie No. 1", "Heroic Age", "Impending Boom", "Midnight Tale", "Movement Proposition", "Prelude and Action", "Ritual", "Scheming Weasel (slower version)", "Sneaky Snitch", "Teller of the Tales", "The Chamber", "Wizardtorium"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Key turning in a lock.wav by YeshniGounden at freesound.org

Abe gains an arm, Ban seeks the spirit, Bo uses his charm, and Bunty gets a…bonk-it? Our three gladiators prepare to descend into the depths of the Agni Arena to find the mysterious tablet, trusting in their new sponsor, Vox R.M. Attributions: Music"Air Prelude", "Arcadia", "Goblin Tinker Soldier Spy", "Heartbreaking", "Heroic Age", "Impending Boom", "Industrious Ferret", "Lord of the Land", "Marty Gots a Plan", "Myst on the Moor", "Pippin the Hunchback", "Quiet Panic", "Scheming Weasel (slower version)", "Sneaky Snitch", "Teller of the Tales", "The Chamber", "The Pyre", "The Sky of our Ancestors", "Thinking Music", "Two Finger Johnny"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Water Running.wav by bsmacbride at freesound.orgMedieval Market by metzik at freesound.orgPneumatic drill - Pluto hb 25r - Run long by ldezem at freesound.orgShop door bell.wav by 775noise at freesound.orgDoor Shut Squeek.wav by willsauntsounddesign at freesound.orgHeavy stone door opens by PostProdDog at freesound.orgKey turning in a lock.wav by YeshniGounden at freesound.orgDOORCreak_Large And Heavy Wooden Door In A church.Heavy Creaking 1_EM by newlocknew at freesound.orgBlade_Slice_Metal_01 by Artninja at freesound.orgCrossing bead curtain 1(simulated) by Torikari at freesound.org

Welcome to Exumoria! Abe [Himay], Bo [Charlie], Ban [Harry] ...and Bunty [Avani] form an unlikely party to fight in the gladiator games celebrating the 500 year anniversary of The Pact of Salt and Smoke. In Cinerium’s Agni Arena, their first opponents are revealed: The Gear Grinders. Music Attributions"Air Prelude", "Arcadia", "Black Vortex", "Crusade - Heavy Industry", "Disconcerned", “Heroic Age”, "Goblin Tinker Soldier Spy", "Industrial Music Box", "Lord of the Land", "Marty Gots a Plan", "Midnight Tale", "Movement Proposition", "Oppressive Gloom", "Our Story Begins", "Quiet Panic", "Scheming Weasel (faster version)", "Scheming Weasel (slower version)", “The Chamber”, “The Pyre”Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sound Effects Attributionschair in movement.wav by victoriarey91 -- https://freesound.org/s/153120/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Cracking Earthquake (cracking soil, cracking stone) by uagadugu -- https://freesound.org/s/222521/ -- License: Creative Commons 0open rolling door 150328_0543 MS.wav by klankbeeld -- https://freesound.org/s/315943/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Sword fight.wav by Jack_Freedom5712 -- https://freesound.org/s/365159/ -- License: Attribution 3.0Medieval market by Metzik -- https://freesound.org/s/371222/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Gong sabi 2.wav by Logicogonist -- https://freesound.org/s/209917/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Fireball, Woosh, Pass, fast by julianmateo_ -- https://freesound.org/s/522705/ -- License: Creative Commons 0230507_2426_FR_LivelyAtmosphere.wav by kevp888 -- https://freesound.org/s/689196/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Ice Magic Arrow_type 01 by lotteria001 -- https://freesound.org/s/709888/ -- License: Creative Commons 0Blade_Slice_Metal_01 by Artninja -- https://freesound.org/s/776646/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Magic Spell Impact and Trail Off by CVLTIV8R -- https://freesound.org/s/817275/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

This introduction to Exumoria serves as our worldbuilding basis and Session 0. Originally at the beginning of episode 1, it is now a standalone post. Enjoy and reference it whenever you need!ATTRIBUTIONS"Black Vortex", "Crusade - Heavy Industry", "Heroic Age", "Lost Frontier", "Midnight Tale", "Oppressive Gloom", "Willow and the Light", "Wizardtorium"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Sword fight.wav by Jack_Freedom5712 -- https://freesound.org/s/365159/ -- License: Attribution 3.0