The Open Trail

We're back! The gang grapples with Sparrow's disappearance. Nimera has a weird conversation. Rook gets a horse. Credits: "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License. “Elven Glade” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Movement Proposition" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ “Overland with Oxen” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ “True West” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ “Woodland Campsite” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/

The gang returns with thrills and chills as well as spills and spells! Validay makes yet another fateful choice. Rook receives a cryptic warning that he will absolutely, undoubtedly, assuredly ignore. Sparrow takes flight. Yee-haw! Credits: "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License. “Elven Glade” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ “Ethereal Plane” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ “Woodland Campsite” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ "Movement Proposition" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "This House" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ “Swoosh” from the YouTube Audio Library

The gang has once again become violently entangled with a stranger and/or divine force. Darvin hits it big. Validay seizes an opportunity. BattleBards.com changes their podcasting license agreement and I don't realize it until I'm editing the episode, so this one has no sound effects. Yee-haw! Credits: "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License. “Elven Glade” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ "Movement Proposition" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The gang leaves the safety of Marfeen's temple and continues on their journey west. Rook has trouble with numbers. Validay hears a call. Rusty, Rusto, Trashbucket, and Garbage Truck Sheila steal the show. Contact Us: Twitter: @opentrailcast Email: mapsandmysteries@gmail.com Credits: "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License. Music: Life Answers – Richard Daskas From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Movement Proposition" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ “Middle Earth: Dawn” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ “Overland with Oxen” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ “River Town” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ “Skirmish” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ “Woodland Campsite” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/

The gang finds the Temple of Marfeen to be a good place to restock their supplies and gather themselves before they push on. Kala shares a secret. Validay is angsty. Darvin goes exploring. Contact Us: Twitter: @opentrailcast Email: mapsandmysteries@gmail.com Credits: "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License. "Angel Share" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Cat Growling_001" by FractalStudios (Freesound.org) Licensed under Creative Commons 0 License https://freesound.org/people/FractalStudios/sounds/363104/ “Cracking Earthquake (cracking soil, cracking stone)” by uagadugu (Freesound.org) Licensed under Creative Commons 0 License https://freesound.org/people/uagadugu/sounds/222521/ “Splash, Jumping, B.wav” by InspectorJ (Freesound.org) Licensed under Creative Commons 0 License https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/352100/ “Middle Earth: Dawn” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ “Protean Fields” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ “River Town” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ Music: Magic Missile Spell – Daniel Warneke From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License "Temptation Sensation (Haute Couture)" or the theme from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" by Heinz Kiessling

The gang finds themselves dwelling on the past even as they move onward. Darvin opens up (no, for real this time. This is basically a Darvin backstory episode comparatively). Sparrow lays down the sickest beats. I get to reference Chekov again. It’s good all around. Contact Us: Twitter: @opentrailcast Email: mapsandmysteries@gmail.com Credits: "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License. "The Return of the Heroes" by Aliaksei Yukhnevich is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License. "Fireflies and Stardust" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ "Movement Proposition" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ “Splash, Jumping, B.wav” by InspectorJ (Freesound.org) Licensed under Creative Commons 0 License https://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/352100/ “Water_flood_enhanced” by KevinT1001 (Freesound.org) Licensed under Creative Commons 0 License https://www.freesound.org/s/379906/ “Hawk Screeching Sound” by Mike Koenig (soundbible.com) Licensed under Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License http://soundbible.com/1844-Hawk-Screeching.html “Thunder Strike 1 Sound” by Mike Koenig (soundbible.com) Licensed under Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License http://soundbible.com/2015-Thunder-Strike-1.html “Dark Continent” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ “Elven Glade” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ “Orbital Promenade” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ “Overland with Oxen” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ “River Town” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ “Woodland Campsite” by Tabletop Audio Licensed under a Creative Commons 4.0 BY-NC-ND License https://tabletopaudio.com/ Music: Barkskin Spell – Filippo Buresta From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License Music: Enchantment – Trance Spell – Ravi Nidamarthy From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License Music: Fireball Spell – Daniel Warneke From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License Music: Haunted Manifestations – Stygian Groans From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License Music: Life Answers – Richard Daskas From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License Music: Magic Missile Spell – Daniel Warneke From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License Music: Maiden of the Wild – Marc Cholette From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License Music: Shortbow Arrow Hits Wooden Shield – Jean-Baptiste From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License Music: Shortbow Pull – Jean Babtiste From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License Music: Young Elf Converses – Patrick M. Seymour From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License

Special announcement regarding a temporary change to the release schedule of the Open Trail, and an update regarding the current state of things. Email: mapsandmysteries@gmail.com Twitter: @opentrailcast

The past catches up to the gang in a number of ways, none of them very pleasant. Sparrow and Rook have a chat. Rhys makes yet another comment about vore, though much quieter this time. Validay makes a choice. Contact us: Twitter: @opentrailcast Gmail: mapsandmysteries@gmail.com "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License. "This House" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License

A brief announcement about the present and future of the Open Trail. Twitter: @opentrailcast Gmail: mapsandmysteries@gmail.com

Freed from the clutches of Hunger, but no means free of danger, the gang continues their journey - directly into a most unusual earthquake. Darvin sciences something fierce. Nimera offers some words of encouragement. Rook takes notes. Yee-haw! "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License.

Alone and in the dark, each party member has a conversation with their captor. Rook makes a discovery. Darvin reaches a level of zen some might classify as clinical depression. Hunger stakes a claim. "This House" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The party gets separated as they move further into the woods, and before they know it - they're alone. Contact us: Twitter - @opentrailcast Gmail - mapsandmysteries@gmail.com Credits: "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License. "This House" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The woods are certainly dark and deep, but I don't think the gang would call them lovely. Nevertheless, they continue onward. Validay plays some pranks. Rhys makes a bow. Darvin lights a torch. Contact us: Twitter - @opentrailcast Gmail - mapsandmysteries@gmail.com Credits: "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License. Fireflies and Stardust Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

With the descendicorn stampede safely passed, the party attends to the most important business of all: their personal lives. Sparrow reviews a book. Nimera seeks some advice. Validay feels hungry. Contact us: Twitter - @opentrailcast Gmail - mapsandmysteries@gmail.com Credits: "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License. Fireflies and Stardust Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Staring down a stampeding herd of descendicorns is never a good place to be, but our heroes are willing to try and make the best of a bad situation. Sparrow experiences personal growth. Nimera experiences the opposite. Darvin opens up. Contact us: Twitter - @opentrailcast Gmail - mapsandmysteries@gmail.com Credits: "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License.

After a harrowing escape from the disaster that overtook Tan Domos, our adventurers are eager to recuperate and get to know each other a bit better. But the frontier never stays quiet for long. Validay does something selfless. Nimera tells a secret. Rook fumbles. Contact us: Twitter - @opentrailcast Gmail - mapsandmysteries@gmail.com Credits: "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License. Fireflies and Stardust Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The gang takes a god’s advice and run for the hills - but not without plenty of completely unnecessary and life-threatening hijinks! Rook and Validay find some matching accessories. Sparrow makes a mistake. Kala tags along. Yee-haw! Contact us: Twitter - @opentrailcast Gmail - mapsandmysteries@gmail.com Credits: Music: Explosive Fireball Spell - Marc Cholette From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License Music: Lightning Bolt Spell - Daniel Warneke From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License

As the very waters flooding Tan Domos lay waste to the pioneers on the shore, our heroes fight (and run) for their lives. Rook finds a sword. Validay gets really into fashion. Sparrow vapes. Contact us: Twitter - @opentrailcast Gmail - mapsandmysteries@gmail.com Credits: "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License

The gang continues to explore the ruins of Tan Domos and mingle with the king’s court. Nimera sees some shit. Sparrow saves Rook, again. Rhys gives an impromptu hunting lesson. Yee-haw! Contact us: Twitter - @opentrailcast Gmail - mapsandmysteries@gmail.com Credits: Music: Gnome Celebration - Barlen - Richard Daskas From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License Music: Lightning Bolt Spell - Daniel Warneke From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License Fireflies and Stardust Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ “Cracking Earthquake (cracking soil, cracking stone)” by uagadugu (Freesound.org) Licensed under Creative Commons 0 License https://freesound.org/people/uagadugu/sounds/222521/ “Water_flood_enhanced” by KevinT1001 (Freesound.org) Licensed under Creative Commons 0 License https://www.freesound.org/s/379906/

A lake has swallowed up Tan Domos, and with it the party’s hopes of gladitorial combat, treasure hunting, and getting to the bottom of the Big - or has it? Validay pulls a fast one. Rhys cleans up Validay’s mess. Nimera makes a pal. Contact us: Twitter - @opentrailcast Gmail - mapsandmysteries@gmail.com Credits: Music: Gnome Celebration - Barlen - Richard Daskas From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License Music: Gnome Celebration - Gnome Fete - Marc Cholette From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License Music: Mind Control Psi - Daniele Galante From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License Music: Curative Spells Effects - Restorative Spell - Pablo Betancourt From: BattleBards.com Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License "Ilya Gordon - Western Theme" by ilyagordon is licensed under a BY-NC-ND 3.0 Creative Commons License “Fanfare 1” by primordiality (Freesound.org) Licensed under Creative Commons Attribution License https://www.freesound.org/people/primordiality/sounds/78822/