An archive of Mercadian Nights. Five years of a campaign, its characters, art, and sessions.https://mercadiannights.com/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 172 — Through the Veil of Ruin Aprus 28th 2480 The battle continues... The descent into The Gulch had already exacted a heavy toll, and the battle against the Briarback Colossus resumed with the party still clinging to the cliffside. Hayden, shaking off the disorientation of a sudden teleportation, unleashed a…Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:21:27 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 171 — Through the Teeth of the Earth Aprus 28th 2480 Damien “Prepare to descend into the darkness, do not fear. Stay close...” Temp HP to the party. Hayden casts Web on some enemies and as a way to catch the fall of the party if they get knocked down somehow. Hayden uses telekinetic shove, then Thorak is able…Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:27:13 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 170 — Pursuit of the Primeval Aprus 28th 2480 The time to rest was over, the month had come and gone since Lord Capashan and Mercadia moved on with every hour, every day. Chaos had found fertile ground within its walls — but that was none of the Orders’ current business. They have a new person to meet and…Tue, 23 Jun 2026 04:16:44 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/A New Lead 1 month later Imperium in Cloudcrest Heights. Owned by Katria Vesh. Talenshade, a lean elf, partially burned, runs an unofficial bounty board in the back. Information checks out on some certain things Thorak has sought in the past. Wishes to meet ‘him’, Orlan Vex. “Silent Fang of the Abyss” in Drow dialect.…Tue, 16 Jun 2026 04:00:25 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 169 — The Weight of Victory Marcus 27th 2480 What does the aftermath of something like this look like? And what does it mean to them? A ritual stopped, but was it successful? Perennial and Rafe conversation before bed. While she does know the future, she had an idea of where her path leads, a comforting thing.…Tue, 16 Jun 2026 02:47:37 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 168 — The Fatebreaker Marcus 27th 2480 Damien — Hasted Potion- 1 Point of Exhaustion, Fly, Shining Smite Rafe — Deathward, See Invisibility, Cry of Dominion, 5d8 healing damage, Radiant Champion, Bless, Hasted Hayden — Deathward, Bless Brivara — Circle of Power, Bless Lord Capashan casts Synaptic Static on the…Tue, 10 Mar 2026 03:09:02 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 167 — The Price of a Second World Marcus 27th 2480 Up to this moment, a brutal stalemate, each side fending each other off through spells and mastery of time. But, the ritual hasn’t faltered yet, and time was not on The Order’s side. This was not an improvised spell, this was designed, and Capashan had been…Tue, 03 Mar 2026 04:08:58 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 166 — The Unbinding of Destiny Marcus 27th 2480 Lord Capashan still doesn’t look bothered, and the breach is still happening. The breach looks fortified, and he looks very prepared. The Battle Continues Damien — Hasted Potion- 1 Point of Exhaustion Rafe — Deathward, Infinity Mantle Hayden — Deathward Brivara —…Sat, 14 Feb 2026 03:06:50 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 165 — The Last Design Marcus 27th 2480 What became a hunt for The Blade of Severance, has become so much more. From the Silent Vow infiltrating the city to hunt Perennial, to the very name she released, hers, Velistrae, becoming a larger catalyst for things unseen by The Order. Lord Capashan warned them — to…Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:07:05 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 164 — Where Threads Fray Marcus 27th 2480 As the journey continues in the respite reliquary...Varyx The Withering Flame stands in their way. Deathward on Hayden and Rafe Vigilant Blessing — Brivara Eyes of Night — Brivara and Rafe Divine Sense on Varyx The Withering Flame. A fiend. Black and dark green. Rafe…Tue, 03 Feb 2026 23:55:06 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 163 — The Ring, The Raven, and the Rising Storm Marcus 27th 2480 Before the order had a chance to make moves, they’d planned to reach out to their allies, far and wide, in hopes to “rally the troops”. With the new found information that Perennial’s Ring is still somewhat active, and that they could somehow…Tue, 27 Jan 2026 02:58:32 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 162 — The Light Between Notes Marcus 26th 2480 Intro The basement settles with a shudder. A moment ago it was a smashed mosaic—platforms drifting in a violet sky, stone torn into pieces by the Veil. Now the room is whole again... and so are they. Or close enough to pretend. For weeks, Nol Vaari—Lord Capashan’s…Mon, 19 Jan 2026 01:54:44 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 161 — The Last Door, The Last Round, The Last Witch We continue a fierce battle in the interrupted trip to the dreamscape where Nol Vaari has disappeared after being downed 100HP twice. Hayden casts Mirror Image on herself. LAIR ACTION — not immediate, but around them is a tunnel of blackness in the…Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:32:59 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 160 — War in the Dreamwake A battle imminent, The Order prepares to finally face Nol Vaari once and for all! Taiveo flies back to the back of the group. Hayden casts Firebolt at Nol Vaari — inky blackness of pure shadow disperses it! (18 AC Misses). LAIR ACTION — Nol Vaari slams his wings into the ground,…Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:26:13 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 159 — Here Where The Dream Breaks The order returns to their estate, having learned a ritual from an old ally to face Nol Vaari...as another is waiting at their doorstep. It seems The Order is more popular than ever, but is this visitor for them or for Damien alone? A Knock at the Door Rafe answers the door…Tue, 02 Dec 2025 03:13:34 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 158 — Shadows at the Edge of Knowing Marcus 25th 2480 The Order finally got to ‘rest’, but not without a fight...not without a trial. As they slept in the dream pods, the lattice was tested against them, the dreamscape buckled and something dark and deliberate attempted to disrupt them and their sleep. Was…Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:08:07 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 157 — The Lattice of Sleep Marcus 24th 2480 One by one, the Order offered their tithes, and the ravens came. Did The Raven Queen accept their tithes? They were seen. Damien took his own path to Imperium, talking to the Drakenward about the intelligence, in secret within he borders...about dragons and a lens.…Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:10:31 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 156 — Feather and Silk Marcus 24th 2480 The Order finds themselves within The Raventree Estate where some of them are ready to try a ritual to atone to The Ravenqueen. Will this help them shed the dreamscape curse or attacks happening to them? Or will this further anger the Rave Queen? After putting on the…Tue, 11 Nov 2025 03:57:18 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 155 — The Thread Unraveled Marcus 24th 2480 Todd Intro The battle continues... Ravenbeing strikes at Rafe twice — taking massive damage and almost falling to the attacks. Hayden casts firebolt on the one nearest her, and it fades away as she passes the intelligence check. Hayden sticks close with Damien and…Tue, 04 Nov 2025 02:04:40 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 154 — The Name That Binds Marcus 23rd 2480 Reeling from the shock of the battle with Lord Capashan and Sol’Kannar, The Order finds themselves teleported into their sanctum, The Estate. What will happen to Savuh now? And how did Capashan rip the celestial spear from Savuh with but a name called out to it, like…Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:45:50 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 153 — The False, The Fallen, and The Flame Marcus 23rd 2480 The Order has started a battle with Sol’Kanar and Lord Capashan that they are uncertain if they can win. But the bravery is apparent, and the stakes are high. Who will be victorious here, and will there be a result that The Order can live with after?…Wed, 01 Oct 2025 04:49:02 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 152 — Ashes of Divinity Marcus 23rd 2480 The Order found themselves deep into Caelorthas, the Crucible. Following closely behind the footsteps of Lord Capashan and Sol’Kanar, they rose to the test to enter the inner chamber The Grand Receptacle of Caelorthas. They arrive in a hallway, forking into three. Which…Tue, 30 Sep 2025 02:32:26 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 151 — Vision. Fire. Descent. Marcus 23rd 2480 Continuing in the Estate, The Order needs to think about what they can do within the next 30 minutes before they try to cut off Sol’Kanar and Lord Capashan. Level 9 AID — Brivara, Hayden, Rafe How do they get below the Helvault? Rafe is able to discern that the…Mon, 22 Sep 2025 21:42:38 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 150 — Through the Dragon’s Eye Marcus 21st 2480 The Order stands, watching, waiting, as Marissa finishes her reading of The Fateclasp — an interruption of a being, or beings having seen Marissa for the first time. This has never happened before. What does she make of this new found phenomenon? Back at the…Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:13:06 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 149 — Summons and Sightlines Previously on... The Order had just come to Arcavos Academy to speak with Lady Elsdragon, not known as Her Grand Eminence. Will the Order make a good impression here or will they fumble this chance to make the Order’s reputation match their fervor? Lady Elsdragon’s Chamber – The…Wed, 10 Sep 2025 01:11:38 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 148 — Under The Silver Veil Marcus 21st 2480 Every choice leads to a choice in the fabric of fate as recent events found enemies moving pieces on a must grander scale. Lord Capashan, revealing himself still but not his motives beyond The Fateclasps...as he will come for them. The night is not over and the days…Tue, 02 Sep 2025 21:44:14 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 147 — The Turning Point Lord Capashan...to most, the name meant nothing.a ghost, a, myth. But to the Order, it meant one thing...a storm on the horizon but with the Silent Vow’s conspiracy unraveled and its agents scattered the time has come to reckon with the aftermath. The Order carried with them powerful…Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:39:06 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 146 — The Voice Across the Veil Marcus 19th, 2480 As The Order continues to figure out what to do with the items taken from their last adventure, they continue to mull over checking in at The Eyes of Elysium — a potential respite away from The Estate and a secondary prospect for safely hiding such artifacts.…Tue, 19 Aug 2025 23:27:02 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 145 — The Ground Beneath Us The Order finds themselves back at the Estate, but they have a lot to do..and a lot to discuss. Despite everything that’s happened — they all struggle with where they all truly belong. A name looms on The Order’s sights and minds, holding the Blade of Severance to help an ally. The…Mon, 11 Aug 2025 01:40:36 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 144 — Ashes in the Wake Intro Vaelis, Veyron, and Callisar has fallen. And their doctrine silenced. Perennials freedom from The Vow seems free of their pursuit, but the cost is that they came into an Inquisitorius vault with justice in their hearts but what story will be told without witnesses left alive to…Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:05:39 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 143 — Judgement Without Mercy Continued... Bursting through from the fire, smoke travels out and two members of the vow come pouring into the battlefield. Vaelis, mad, enables another wave of fire and necrotic damage which makes everyone take a lot of damage. Vaelis crits Brivara while she is prone! Rafe is…Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:58:11 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 142 — Nothing Left But Silence With words exchanged and the three powerful Vow members in their sites, what's left to say other than..... INITIATIVE Vaelis begins to move forward. He calls out to them “The record has been sealed...” and he casts a spell, hitting the entire party — everyone has to save against…Tue, 15 Jul 2025 19:00:12 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 141 — All That Remains ...the Order finds themselves in The Dreamscape once again. Delay was not a luxury they could afford, with The Silent Vow still out there, this was the moment to act. With purpose, Perennial sacrificed some of her power to help the order regain some of theirs. This is where we continue,…Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:54:01 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 140 — The Battle Below The Battle Continues. Perennial flies over, trying not to bunch up the group, readying an action to release it. Brivara casts Mirror Image, then attacks the Executioner — she’s unable to hit his high AC. She backs up away from the Inquisitor. Inquisitor moves forward, taking their mace…Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:57:24 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 139 — Wardlight and Woe Marcus 15, 2480 The Order stands before the Crystal known as The Wound That Dreams. But what exactly is this, and what are those four towering rods of moonsilver that emerge from each of the corners, converging upon the object, seemingly ringing in a frequency, reacting to the crystal…Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:45:41 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 138 — The Last Door Marcus 15, 2480 The adventure continues deep within Saint Knal’s archive. The order now moves through its long forgotten vaults having gained access to the sealed level below. The progress has been sharp and precise though not without resistance. The defenses built into these Chambers were…Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:09:08 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 137 — Sanctioned Silence After discovering a secret platform and descending into the depths of Saint Knal’s Archive, The Order continues their investigation into the unknown. What awaits them there? Will they face something ancient and dangerous, or will they be able to overcome the possible puzzles ahead? Is…Tue, 10 Jun 2025 18:38:01 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 136 — Through Locked Pages Marcus 15th, 2480 The Battle Continues with The Order...The Silent Vow...and now, The Archive Guardian. Hayden, as great ape, tries to grapple the vow member in front of her but misses both grapples. Vow Knight one flanks Hayden Ape and attacks her, all three attacks landing blows…Fri, 30 May 2025 00:31:32 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 135 — Through The Gate of Silence Marcus 15th, 2480 We find The Order, still, in Saint Knals, planning to move into the next room. What will The Order do here? Will they take The Silent Vow members down, or will they find themselves deeper into the Vow’s clutches as they go deeper into The Archive? Coming up…Tue, 27 May 2025 23:06:36 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 134 — Threads Yet Unburned Marcus 15th, 2480 Delving deeper into the growing threat that shadows the Order, your investigation into the Silent Vow continues to unravel unsettling truths. Recent revelations pointed to a power older and more dangerous than expected — Hellfire, drawn from the flames of Varrogoth…Mon, 19 May 2025 00:49:46 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 133 — Before the Spiral Turns Marcus 14th, 2480 Magic. The Weave. A gift born of ancient forces—passed through the hands of gods, bartered through dark pacts, and unearthed in forgotten texts. No matter its origin, magic is a power shaped by the will of its wielder... and it is that will which decides how far…Sun, 04 May 2025 03:21:39 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 132 — Judged in Silence Marcus 13 th, 2480 What brought The Order to this moment confidence, desperation, curiosity, vengeance? Perhaps some blend of these or something else entirely, something unspoken calling at the edges of instinct. But one truth, unshaken. The Silent Vow was in Mercadia. With a powerful…Tue, 29 Apr 2025 16:49:44 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 131 — The Vow, The Flame, and The Crossroad Marcus 12 th, 2480 The Order continues to move into the Estate after seeing an attack just outside of the Estate itself, seeing a great battle with a A Talvela Dragon and Savah — ending with Rafe and Savah speaking briefly — sending a hum down Rafe's blade in…Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:13:27 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 130 — Under Watchful Eyes The Prisoner, no name, but questioned and interrogated, The Order now needs to figure out what thread to pull, where to go from here..and if Damien will answer for his absence sooner rather than later Marcus 12 th, 2480 Brivara returns sometime in the morning. Damien is awake first,…Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:17:05 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 129 — Unanswered and Unforgiven Marcus 11, 2480 continues After the events of the sabotage from The Silent Vow, and Damien's unexpected return from the dead — questions left unanswered and things were very unclear — but The Order was whole again. Hayden, during the scene investigation, is able to determine…Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:45:33 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 128 — Between the Lines of the Law Marcus 11 th 2480 Time has moved with a relentless pace through this year of downtime. Achieving some victories in much awaited tasks and goals, they also spur new challenges ahead. Every door closed, new paths opened for them. What do these paths look like now? Hayden,…Sat, 15 Mar 2025 04:05:26 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 127 — Downtime Part 8: Days of Reckoning 3/4/2025 The year of downtime is coming to a close, will The Order chase the Hedron network fully, or will the shadows of their personal journeys hang as tethers in the next chapter for The Order? Damien Traveling, Damien gets to know Elisara. She is only a few years…Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:55:59 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 127 — Downtime Part 7: A Bargain Yet Unspoken 2/25/2025 Hayden checking in on her parents first, looks into Cosima's Medallion. She is able to find some ancient scrolls and accounts from people. "The Hymns of the First Magi " (A Fragmented Prayer to Cosima) A recovered hymn, transcribed from the remnants of an…Sun, 09 Mar 2025 17:25:07 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 127 — Downtime Part 6: 2/18/2025 Sarkandaver s Vault Hayden wants to research more about Cosima's Medallion. Hayden and Marissa go to a different place in the Vault. She also finds out information of the Ebon Pathway, and the Shadowed Eye of Ixendrell Ebon Pathway To walk the path is to forsake the body and…Sun, 09 Mar 2025 02:54:17 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 127 — Downtime Part 5: Where the Past Still Speaks Downtime still continues as the year's worth of time lingers through missions, mysteries, learning, and more. We jump to different times and different places. More research at Sarkandaver's Vault As the Order deviates from topic to topic, they go to different…Sun, 02 Mar 2025 01:42:39 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 127 — Downtime Part 2: Turning of the Tapestry Continuing Downtime for the Order, they have seen Kulhainne, updated them on the Etherium hunt, returned the staff of Vita, and sundered the Etherium from it. Business concluding, they turned their time connecting to their personal business left unattended. Rafe…Mon, 03 Feb 2025 14:27:08 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 127 — Downtime Part 4: Pieces of the Puzzle Hayden She finds her way to her father's magic shop. Time has passed, and the return after these 6 months has some ripples Tye seems to have remodeled the shop a bit to his needs. But, he's not there running the shop tonight Reya Lenalise — Gnome in Tye's Magic Shop…Sat, 01 Feb 2025 21:19:31 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 127 — Downtime Part 3: Tides of Forgotten Lore Downtime continues and the Order's stories unfold over the time of this year. Bonds, solace, strength. Personal matters have become the focus, but this didn't separate them, but they have become closer than ever through their time spent adventuring. Promises and…Sat, 01 Feb 2025 21:19:28 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/the challenges ahead as the political landscape has changed drastically. Lingering dangers and personal struggles will complicate things as they converge and diverge over the course of a year for the Order..and Mercadia itself Ulver pulls the group together, for a discussion. He plans to go back to his Circle this day…Tue, 21 Jan 2025 03:11:10 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 127 — The Bonds that Endure Victory. It was a time to breathe, a time to celebrate as they had finally taken the second piece of Etherium after a journey back to defeat Vita.. and they did as a team, their allies coming to their rescue. Memorable things Hayden — being led by Silaren to success, conversations…Tue, 07 Jan 2025 14:55:56 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 126 — Heart of the Aberration Facing Vita, with an ancient Elder Brain in control, The Order meets Vita's onslaught head on. Incantations, power meeting power, and wounds on both sides..neither have relented yet. This was only the beginning they could feel it, the foreboding truth as another form and another…Mon, 09 Dec 2024 01:56:31 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 125 — The Cradle of Power Having woken from their dreamscape sleep, almost instantly facing a Beholder within a tank that was watching over their bodies. The battle was fierce and escaping with the skin of their teeth. The Order is scattered and reeling from the battle, and in the next room — another battle as…Sun, 01 Dec 2024 01:35:53 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 124 — Chains of The Architect Last we saw Brivara returned in mid- motion, seeing battle around her. She sees the sisters, fighting against other figures — spells and sword, in unison, seeing Saoirse fighting the other beings as well — with the sisters! The entities Wren, Marissa, Regan, a couple of other…Wed, 13 Nov 2024 05:49:48 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 123 — The Binding Blow Having earned two phrases, but the party separated, The Order continues in facing The Master of Keys — a formidable, dark, and hungry entity. Racing against an unseen clock, each minute siphoning away more and more of their secrets, or more? How will they get the rest of the phrases…Tue, 12 Nov 2024 01:34:08 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/them in cracked mirrors around them. The Cellar holds the darkest of the Tavern's past a ritual is needed to be performed. Who will leave here unbound, and who will become one with this cursed place forever. As they descend the stairs. " Six locks to bind him, six truths to seal. Seek the words in hidden shadows and…Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:07:25 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 121 — The Haunting Call It has been days now, but time feels wrong within these walls. Each night bleeds into the next, and within, the Tavern's Chill has been more than the winter's Gale. The shadows seem to be watching and waiting. With the Order uncovering more about this Tavern, they start to gain keys,…Tue, 29 Oct 2024 06:28:44 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 120 — Keys of the Forgotten Still seeking the power to help resist Vita, the Order dove deeper into another tale in the Well, The Shrouded Lantern. They had uncovered some visions behind paintings but they still haven't uncovered the origins behind this story.. not sure what to make of this yet. Each of the…Tue, 08 Oct 2024 01:54:05 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 119 — The Midnight Aperture Finally, rest had come to the order, if only for a fleeting moment. It was a rare pause, the first respite since the awakening in the Dreamscape. Impossible to gauge how long they have been there, but they have entered the well, drawing essence from The Drowned King and a glimmering…Sat, 28 Sep 2024 04:28:55 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 118 — Blood Upon the Waves An intense fight has broken out on the top deck of the top deck of the ship run by The Drowned King. Will they triumph and can they truly kill an enemy that is not alive and not undead? Rafe is Hasted Hayden Polymorphed, drenched Brivara low on health Ulver last Rage Hayden stomps a…Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:55:04 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 117 — The Toll of Betrayal The Order found themselves under relentless assault, on the gun deck, but they were victorious. Alas, they needed to travel higher to even get to the top to even speak to The Drowned King. They met with the old captain though and had some information that could help negotiate…Tue, 10 Sep 2024 02:13:58 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 116 — Into the Heart of the Maw This is no ordinary vessel, this is a manifestation of one inside of the Well of Lost Dreams. Ancient stories come to life too dangerous to live in the waking world. It is said the beings that live here can be broken free, an essence taken — capturing a fragment of them could…Sun, 01 Sep 2024 23:19:01 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 115 — The Drowned King Success again, The Order has found as insights were exchanged and Ultimately with a wise word from Brivara gave way to a revelation: The Raven Queen was not there to stop their fate, as they were already on their way to the needle, and it was theirs to take to weave with what they…Wed, 21 Aug 2024 04:18:36 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 114 — Hour of Revelation Having stepped into the chamber, they are in front of the Raven Queen herself, the nightsong acolytes, and facing a moment of truth. They need to use what they have learned to navigate this conversation ahead The Nightsong Dreamers, you have entered a most sacred chamber whatever your…Tue, 20 Aug 2024 01:05:11 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 113 — Unfathomable Truths They find themselves flying within the great Raven Hypnos, heading to Starfall Sanctuary. Active Effects from previous sessions Deathward: Rafe and Hayden Hypnos addresses the group, asking them to prepare themselves. Rafe asks what he means. We are about to make it to the sanctuary,…Tue, 13 Aug 2024 18:55:51 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 112 — Beneath the Dreamweaver's Gaze Escaping Miranda and the reappearance of foes previously beaten, they barely escaped a new smokey black form. Silaren stayed behind to fend off this foe, keeping it at bay as they left the makeshift lair. Without a guide, will they find what they are looking for? The group,…Tue, 06 Aug 2024 22:53:44 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/the forces that stand in front of them, they find a familiar presence, Miranda The Night Hag! She is not alone, standing beside Greven and Red Fang — her new coven as it were. The battle is only beginning, but are they ready for this Hayden feels dread and annoyance in equal measure, worried and understands the danger…Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:17:10 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 110 — Secrets of the Shattered Dream Having made it past The Fields of Regret, The Order, along with newly founded Saoirse — truly as real as the rest of them in that dreamscape, find themselves needing to regroup and refocus, facing new challenges ahead Starfall Sanctuary — an Item of power is there to travel…Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:35:44 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 109 — Mysteries Beyond the Veil Defeat a bitter pill to swallow. The haste in which they went after their target, Brivara's Sister led them into the battle with Vita. They hadn't prepared and it showed in that fight. They all fell to unconsciousness. But they weren't dead. They had been awoken one by one,…Tue, 25 Jun 2024 03:18:24 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/##Episode 108 — The Biomancers Ascendancy Vita has risen in true form this time, having witfully sussed out The Order in their attacks, tactics, thoughts, etc. Vita's form floats there. You are unprepared and ill equipped and were doomed to fail even before you came into this chamber. In this chamber, I AM GOD and…Mon, 17 Jun 2024 14:56:19 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 107 — Tendrils of Creation Death? Unsure, as the Order stands before Vita Offertor and Brivara's sister, Saoirse. This wasn't the place they expected to find themselves, for they only wanted to speak with Saoirse. It looks like the path to Etherium has been expedited, but is The Order ready for this? -Rafe has…Wed, 05 Jun 2024 04:33:20 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 106 — Echoes of Twisted Origins A guardian elemental banished, and a great fall made easy by featherfall, The Order finds themselves within an unknown fungal network after following Brivara's sister's footsteps. While the group, and all of them have been through the Undercity or Underdark of some type, they…Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:18:11 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 105 — Uncharted Depths The meeting the with Kuhlainne has ended and now they have split goals between The Magistari and The Biomancer's Syndicate.. but they choose to action the Syndicate's leads. But, in the realms of Chaos Melmoth's Territory, Damien stands before Melmoth, having explained the history as he…Tue, 28 May 2024 15:19:18 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 104 — Spellfire Symphony How did it come to this? An assault amidst the conversation meant as a fact finding mission to a known contact. The stakes have never been higher as The Magistari's attacks have taken Rafe to unconsciousness, Ulver in a Wall of Force, and Hayden and Brivara are bouncing in between the…Thu, 16 May 2024 18:08:54 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 103 — Etherial Ambush: The Magistari It felt simple, meet Xanthros at Arcana and have an exchange of information. But little did they know, Xathros was ready and waiting for information to spill from The Order about any involvement with Etherium. Xathros showed his true colors when some information was finally…Fri, 03 May 2024 04:43:36 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 102 — Mystic Rendezvous The Order, in the coming night, will go to see Xathros at Arcana. The meeting was set up by Kulhainne. Tying up some loose ends, The Order prepares on the new steps of refocusing their efforts to find Etherium. Description of Xathros — Pale- faced man, long black hair and garbs of the…Mon, 29 Apr 2024 17:16:41 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/the fact that Gulfar had been imbued or infused with Etherium, changing him forever. But that still wasn't enough when facing Galificor — or Halvar. Alas, the Order goes back to Mercadia proper, and tries to get back on track with the hunt for Etherium. Flash back Galificor and Brivara speak. Galificor says it was an…Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:45:54 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 100 — The Waxing Moon The Moot is nearing its end as Galificor had just spoken about leading The Unchained against The Legion using fear. -On the minds of a few of us, following up with Kaar Thul of The Thundimar about the Zonot 5. -The Craterhoof and The Shadowscale were not present in The Moot today…Sun, 07 Apr 2024 18:57:38 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 99 — Plans Convened: Into the Irencrag What secrets await when The Order heads to the Irencreg? The Order finds themselves at Skycutter Square (The Black Crowes owned) as part of the entourage. The Moot is only 2 days away. -The Black Crowes main holding is Skycutter Square — owned territory The entire place…Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:43:09 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 98 — Grim Reunion The battle continues as The Order, thrown into the fray with Black Crowe forces against undead, and magical thorny overbrush. What was this? Hints at the Emerald Enclave as a mage that was destroyed, had popped up in mid battle. A dark will pushes a Warsworn further into battle.. and Avilla's…Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:07:59 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 97 — Whispers of Decay The group, lead now by Ulver since they are going to the great tear, find themselves traveling from a tree in the Undercroft below The Eyes of Elysium, and to a tree within the Khalni Gardens, coming out with several hours cut from their journey. But before then, Brivara's long rest had…Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:05:40 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 96 — Homecoming and the Paths Uncharted The Order emerged from the Chaos of Limbo after forging some alliances and making some enemies, but they needed to get back home, and home they'd made it thanks heavily to Hayden's Crown. ..but Kulhainne has a message for them someone else has found Etherium -Marissa has…Sat, 09 Mar 2024 09:33:36 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 95 — Rising Infernos: Demons, Dragons, and the Order's Stand Thrust into the heart of combat, The Order helps the Tabaxi that helped harbor them in Limbo. But who would have thought Ravix would have summoned... a Balor. Shit. Hayden, Rafe, and Marissa are blessed. Hayden gives the Liminal device to Marissa and…Wed, 28 Feb 2024 18:13:58 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 94 — Clutch Encounters They're safe, for now. But how will The Order get back home? They sit with the Veil Walkers and take reprieve temporarily while they make a plan. Will they find their way home? Or will Limbo's malevolent forces keep them there for longer than they plan? Cutting to the Necrobastion home…Wed, 28 Feb 2024 01:20:49 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 93 — Echos of Eternity They did not heed the warning, The Order, trying to overcome the problem in front of them, their plan went mostly as they thought, until the spawning stone flashed, and they were cast adrift inside of the plane of Chaos Limbo. A torrent of swirling lights create an unsettling sensation…Wed, 21 Feb 2024 01:24:50 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 92 — Ripples of Chaos With the Order deeply in battle, we continue as wild magic flies everywhere, the ground turning into the very realm of chaos, and more. Shifting over into Meloth's Realm a long journey that seems to last weeks as Damien sees his destination ahead.. the Necro Bastian — The Foreboding…Wed, 14 Feb 2024 02:05:00 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 91 — Clues in the Chaos The Order finds themselves, facing Xerost in the underbelly of the Zonot 5 — a chaotic creature from the shard of the Spawning Stone. Marissa and Taneska have joined The Order for this confrontation. The Slaadi have their attention averted to the group and not to the final crystal that…Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:17:16 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 90 — Split Decisions The session ended last with the group split on what to do next, to go for Galificor or to go for Zonot 5, finish that lead for the cytoplast and get one step closer to the Etherium or cut course and track down Galificor utilizing Ulver from The Silver Circle. What will the group decide?…Tue, 06 Feb 2024 17:16:33 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 89 — Something Lost, Something Gained Winter is now in full swing as the cold can be fully felt to those who make their way outside in Mercadia. With The Order, however, in Penumbral they feel numbness from Damien's loss. Hayden, staring at the book, can indeed see that Red Fang is seemingly dead. A Markov…Tue, 23 Jan 2024 20:04:23 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 88 — At Death's Door Who would have known that this would be the closest that the order would have been to an adversary that could take them to the brink of death. Continuing Brivara moves out of the Darkness. Brivara upcasts Chromatic Orb (Acid) at Red Fang, using Bardic Inspiration to make it connect. She…Wed, 17 Jan 2024 01:00:40 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Calibri; Riched20 10.0.22621PrLim0Def1Indent1440 Episode 87 — The Flayers Stronghold Begun as a contract, trying to help find Lana for Hayden, it was entangled with Wren and his love, Lady Dryden. Outside of Nocturnus, The Order find themselves after a short rest, ready to lie, deceive, and call out Red Fang in a…Tue, 26 Dec 2023 05:02:21 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 86 — Unnatural Aggression time to flay! The Ripper, not happy with the Order no longer carrying The Catalyst spurs an anger and seems a battle is about to break out Initiative!!! The Ripper moves, using Warp Creature against Damien, Rafe, and Hayden. Rafe resists and becomes immune, Hayden and Damien gain a…Mon, 04 Dec 2023 19:18:49 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 85 — Uninvited Guest The Altar of Faceless Men the halls below. The Crimson Paladin was, indeed, Red Fang's daughter. She wants to see her father deposed, but Red Fang is a deadly assassin, wielding a set of artifacts called The Murderous Regalia. But, the Crimson Paladin offers them a gift. Must additional…Wed, 29 Nov 2023 01:58:58 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 84 — Grasping Shadows The sun peaks in the sky over Mercadia, giving little warmth now that winter is in full swing. The Order, still at the Grim Goblin, previously working for the broker but now there to confront the leader of the Sanguinous, Red Fang. -Brivara and Damien go to find Rafe and Hayden. They meet…Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:22:38 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/off to gain more information to get closer to the ever elusive Red Fang. But, just a few streets away, a booming voice draws them closer, a disturbance with three Orogs. From last session Rafe and Damien have Death Ward on them Rafe is connected to Damien with the Ring of Amity What is it we have here, more meat for…Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:48:20 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 82 — Barter and Blood The world moves around you, whether you want it to or not The looming question, a 5th guild The Markovs. They find themselves back into the fold of hunting down Red Fang while they bolster their allies on the incoming fight against the Slaad. Lady Dryden presses the group through Wren,…Tue, 10 Oct 2023 16:13:18 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 81 — Gather Allies Before Adventuring Forth The safety of the city welcomed them as they had made their escape from Zonot 5 and Zerost. The order took some time to start to research their enemy, as it seemed they would not leave this stone left unturned. How will they gather resources, allies, etc? -The group…Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:44:13 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 80 — Unbound Flourishing The Order finds themselves in the Zonot 5, now in the last room available to them, in the host of Zerost, his Slaad, and a Birthing Stone! Zerost gave them room to rest but with an agreement to help the Slaadi break the arcane ward there within North, a pod with a black covering,…Wed, 20 Sep 2023 04:46:29 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 79 — Chaotic Confluence One room closer into the Zonot facility, they pick up the session with an arcane puzzle Damien looks to try and find traces of Zerost. Damien sees the attributes of the room and realizes that it may have been too difficult to find him with the slimy textures and biomatter natures of it…Sat, 16 Sep 2023 18:29:10 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 78 — Buried Secrets The city of secrets, Mercadia. Adventurers know how true that is.. the order find themselves in the mysterious quiet at the end of a battle with the unique guardian of the Zonot 5 — the Sharktocrab. What was that thing guarding, and what lies beyond the portal? Zerost is anxious to get back…Tue, 12 Sep 2023 01:44:03 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 77 — Unexpected Results The Guardian, the Gargantuan monstrosity, The Sharktocrab in its own lair. That is where the adventurers find themselves, ready to battle, or will they be devoured? Active Effects Rafe: Infinity Mantle — 3 hours left, Deathward, Alter Self (Aquatic Adaptation) Hayden: Mage Armor,…Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:34:52 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 76 — Into the Breach continuing the battle with multiple monsters Hayden firebolts one of the Sahuagin Baron, criting it, but the fire may not have lingered longer on him, he is hurt though. Sahuagin Baron 2 moves forward and makes three attacks, hitting Rafe once, moving 20 feet closer to it. It misses the…Wed, 23 Aug 2023 04:43:27 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 75 — Incubating Threats With the short downtime coming to a close, there's a tentative plan of action to find a new path to the Etherium. With a meeting with a rector, a mentor, and the freeleaguer's bounty in place, The Order pursues the thread. The Contract is for investigation and retrieval for anything…Wed, 02 Aug 2023 04:34:17 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 74 — Evolving Plots With winter beginning to take hold and full, they find themselves with weeks to recover. A plethora of information was learned, and given Regan is helping take care of some infectious species with Enclave involvement back at the Alliance grounds. Damien asks her if there is a way to get…Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:35:32 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 73 — Days of Discovery As the days grow colder, they see themselves in the winter climate as they set their path, personal, greater, and researching more information for their futures. Where will they go next? RAFE The mysterious man that sits on the floor before you still portrays the calm demeanor displayed…Sun, 23 Jul 2023 21:16:49 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Calibri; Riched20 10.0.22621PrLim0Def1Indent1440 Episode 72 — Precarious Research At the docks…there is a recent arrival, the ship listing to the side, the ship pulling rope to come to a ramp. A commission overheard a group of skiffs manned by Shadar-Kai (Elves?) attacked the ship. Brivara and Rafe can glean a bit…Tue, 18 Jul 2023 21:31:13 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 71 — Harrowing Journey Waking from the next day, in the Angel's Breath on the Penthouse of The Mount Celestia. -The group asks Hayden to cast Sending to speak discreetly about a matter, openly with the group. She does -Ellendra responds, meeting again after our latest adventure?? She assumes they are at the…Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:47:59 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 70 — Return to Revelry As the vault doors close behind the Order, they find themselves escaping the tunnel with Little Sister — having been victorious with a price help the Dragon, self proclaimed The Molten Rajah, escape the clutches of the Salvati after defeating his Guardian as a test of skill and might At…Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:05:08 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 69 — Heated Encounter a red dragon! They have revealed only part of themselves, huge still, and waiting On the walls, large gashes are carved into the stone from a mighty creature. Two large vault wheels on either side of the back of the room, two large armored structures stand with a greatsword pointed to the…Mon, 19 Jun 2023 01:46:00 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/constructs triggered by trying to break into said vault. Elendra flies watching, and it is Hayden on deck for the next move Hayden cast Bigby's Hand, attacking a Construct but glances off its armor. She kinetically shoves Carl Jr away from another Construct. Taiveo flies up above away from some possible collateral…Sun, 11 Jun 2023 20:14:27 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 67 — The Shadow Fey How will they manage after being escorted, outnumbered, and out of place? As they walk they can see they walk on some mineral or metal, unlike the stone and dirt of many cities from where they are from. The Fiori keep their distance, but Crios seems to keep much closer as they travel.…Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:40:13 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 66 — The Godless Realm having entered the Moon Market, two unknown creatures awaited them A tiny woman with chittering creatures behind her. And a large being, ogre? Not quite. The area looks like there are two tall buildings, hi into the sky as there may be a platform that interconnects both of those. There…Wed, 24 May 2023 18:48:53 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Calibri; Riched20 10.0.22621PrLim0Def1Indent1440 Episode 65 — Hunters Insight With paths and past converging, we continue… Hayden crawls closer to the wall behind her (on the roof) to gain cover, hiding and drinking a health potion. Druid casts faerie fire and Damien becomes outlined in it! Skinwalker runs nearly 90…Tue, 25 Apr 2023 03:03:46 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 64 — Underworld Connections There's many opportunities for the Order to move forward into their search for Red Fang, and many other personal quests -The Shadowfell -The Broker in Beacon's Point Possible Options 1. Scout Beacons Point for the Broker's cart 2. Research the Shadowfell and possible way to access &…Sun, 16 Apr 2023 15:14:50 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 63 — Reaping the Rewards That midnight, Rafe sneaks away to look into a matter. He is able to find information on an illusionary wall — burning away like a paper aflame and revealing An intricate lock, there may be safeguards to stop from tampering. After ten minutes, the illusion reappears. Damien pours into…Mon, 10 Apr 2023 18:43:58 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 62 — Oppressive Wills finding themselves still in the heat of a cat and mouse game, Rafe, running and trying to destroy a portrait that a voice cried Noooooooo!. Several spirits, masked as THE ORDER gives chase Brivara swings at Famien, teleporting on his other side — hitting twice, and getting two hits, one…Tue, 04 Apr 2023 02:13:57 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 61 — Family Communion The Order finds themselves in The Van Garrent Manor, having heard a feminine voice calling out to Velctor, it seems. Velctor is that you? You shouldn't be here. -Damien actived light from his glaive Brivara has dancing lights active. Damien looks to where the door is and tries to…Wed, 22 Mar 2023 05:05:15 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 60 — Dark Nights and Dark Hearts Starting with the Knights cliffhanger the woman seems to be a fellow Knight The lady wants a drink for her long journey, before talking more about the trip and her reason for being there. Damien obliges while Rafe leads them from the bar and toward their private rooms. Rafe…Sat, 18 Mar 2023 03:53:53 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 59 — Picking up the Pieces Damien and Rafe invite the rest of the order (Hayden and along with Marissa) to The Eyes of Elysium Tavern after some time. The music of a harp playing, and Damien and Rafe being a bit rowdy with the local dwarves — Gandren, Torbrek and Dagni Dumnarag, accepting them and having quite…Fri, 03 Mar 2023 18:13:39 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Calibri; Riched20 10.0.22621PrLim0Def1Indent1440 From Lord Zenitarr… -Blood Hunters, Lord Halvar seems to be one of them. Rumor has it there is an underground hidden arena for those that wish to fight entities from different realms to gain experience. -Halvar was part of the secret group called The Silver Scarab.…Thu, 05 Jan 2023 17:42:57 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/5000 Gold a piece per party member, with an addition to more before downtime ends Hayden wants a bag of holding -Hayden wants to mull things over at the Wizards Lounge -Investigating Markovs, info dump on wiki about the Markovs Domrathi, Sophya's Mother was a Domrathi Scrying on the attacker to Sophya Dryden.. Hayden…Sun, 01 Jan 2023 23:57:20 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 59 — In Between Downtime Inducting Wren into The Order of the Owlbear -Hayden welcomes him by going over logistics Rafe welcomes him by a heartfelt speech, appreciating him on his support in battle and good company -Damien embraces him by asking him where the best ales around the city are A private sanctum is…Sun, 01 Jan 2023 23:57:14 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 59 - With an informal acceptance for finding Red Fang for 20k, they begin They plan to collect evidence and attempt to gather materials for future scrying -The inner parts not a part of the assault are off limits They ask Lady Dryden about the crime. A fire, attacks, suspects that they know of lay dead. Do…Sun, 01 Jan 2023 23:57:07 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 58 — Opportunities Wake the order finds themselves still in the Hedron, hours after reconfiguring the tablets and the floor -Hayden wants to use the Soul Dust, asking the original group. She wants to regain her abilities and get resources to continue to investigate — and more. Using Stone Shape to get through…Mon, 28 Nov 2022 18:43:09 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 57 — The Perilous Vault The order passed the test, through quick action and luck — The Hive Queen was killed then revivified. The Life- Shedder is now in their presence. -Regan takes time to revive CHUB The group gets together in the center of the room. You 've come to our hive and you 've passed our test.…Tue, 22 Nov 2022 01:25:27 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 56 — Into the Swarm Darkness was never the issue this was something all together. It moved, and writhed like it was alive. A SWARM stings and biting, being warded off briefly by quick thinking and light. We continue TANESKA dashes forward! HAYDEN runs with TANESKA and casts a cone of fear from her wand, but…Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:16:12 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 55 — Kraul in the Depths At the entrance for the passage beyond, darkness, complete silence met them. Before long Damien and Rafe find themselves with unknown vision for the first time in a long time. The entry is pulled back (vines covered it before) as they have entered into the corridor of the unknown…Sat, 05 Nov 2022 04:42:04 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 54 — Trip the Darkness A trap sprung, the dark elves are upon them Teneska and her father talk back and forth for a minute in Undercommon. The father steps forward and introduces himself. Sintar — Blood Chief of the Tenebrae, asks who is the leader. Rafe and Hayden step forward, Hayden introduces the Order.…Mon, 31 Oct 2022 04:12:13 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 53 — Coveted Prize It s no matter, you've opened the Realm of Chaos These were the last words of Bhesolad, who was recently killed by the party. -Rafe heals Rakara after a short rest -Rakara says that you 've saved my life yet again -With conversation from Rakara, Damien slides off the top of the…Tue, 25 Oct 2022 06:39:20 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 52 — Ancient Cravings the group continues their journey, being faced with three large entities, possibly undead and stating that they are Bhesolad Var. They all look the same. Come forward, I do not often receive guests, It has been so long. — Bhesolad Var It seems your last guests didn't fend so well. —…Tue, 18 Oct 2022 03:27:15 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 51 — Lurking Presence traveling through the main chamber from the sarcophagus room, the group along with Quin, and newly found rescue Rakara make themselves ready for what's next as Damien had sensed undead in the next room -Faerzress still affects this area -Their movements do not carry sound throughout the…Tue, 11 Oct 2022 19:38:54 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 50 — The Shadow Below Seek out the mystery of a powerful substance and route out the darkness After having multiple meetings with others, Quin, Wren's sister of The Burning Legion, research to find maps, etc. the final decision is The Murkwater Maze — a way to bypass the Oblivion Gates but carries a great risk…Thu, 15 Sep 2022 03:27:47 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 49 — Well- Laid Plans Damien and Rafe share a dreamscape Damien's dream continues as they see a wild animal leading him into this point in the dream, having fought off wolves to save a companion's life. Damien is covered in frost as they repel the icy wolf in front of him. Damien bends the dream, calling to…Tue, 13 Sep 2022 02:41:06 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 47 — Permeating Threats the night continues as battle ensues, a large Serpent threatening to end the lives of Damien and Aymerith Markov. Countless other flying creatures /devils attacking anything that moves in their path. In the night sky, the infrastructure of the dome above begin to crack and crumble,…Sun, 21 Aug 2022 03:22:13 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 46 — Life of the Party The party continues Rafe, a few steps away at the statue as the group comes out of the tunnels, Hayden seemingly successful in opening the lion statue's secret entryway. The woman Rafe is speaking to is here for obligation not history — seek out one of the Markovs! Rafe is not satisfied.…Sat, 13 Aug 2022 01:35:14 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 45 — A Night to Remember 8:00 PM Just past dusk Open Feast — it's always lively as the Order finds themselves, having never been in this type of party, they look around in wonderment (During the carriage ride, Hayden has cast: Mage Armor, Comprehend Languages, Dancing Lights for flare upon arrival. Rafe casts…Sun, 07 Aug 2022 01:13:22 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 44 — Alabaster, Gold, and Crimson The order is invited to a party, getting primped and preened, selling items and buying party attire. But before that can begin, business needs to be attended to Freeleaguer's Compound Down the hall inside, The Order of the Owlbear conveens. While waiting, Hayden explains to…Sun, 31 Jul 2022 04:45:29 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 43 — Divergent Paths With a wisdomous stature, the Sphinx, Dariodon, remains watching as the Order is given time to leave down the energy -laden pathway created by said Sphinx. The day had been returned to them, literally, as time was reversed but knowledge was gained -Rafe asks Dariodon some questions of…Tue, 26 Jul 2022 01:38:03 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 42 — Time of Need Two silver rings sit 20 feet from the stone tablets heading into the Folding Halls, one with dispelling magic, on the way to the halls as a defensive barrier Who comes to the halls today? Says Madam Jacia — which they do not see as she is invisible. And what do you require? Hayden responds…Mon, 18 Jul 2022 20:12:30 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 41 — Cultivate Inside of the Raventree residence, dinner was offered and consumed. An ailment amise, Damien offering his services with whatever divine powers he possesses. Darkness covers the sky. -Many places use birds as messengers, and Ravens hold significance with sending messages but no cultural or…Wed, 06 Jul 2022 04:52:15 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 40 — New Horizons Ziatora still in custody, Mercion in Valor's Call along with the Gorgon, and lastly Alicia of Raventree in tow our story continues -Rafe and Perennial have a conversation on the side for about 5 minutes, alone. They still have to delivery a stone to Tandris -Ziatora? -Raventree? -As Rafe…Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:16:23 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/. The Order is in conflict, but a bigger mission takes priority — loose ends. In these moments, they decide to split their resources and follow the hags Damien and Rae are together to go after Ziatora. Rafe and Regan /Chub, and Perennial group together to go after Annis. Mercion says they want to stay there. Rafe…Tue, 28 Jun 2022 17:54:32 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 38 — Chance For Glory The battle continues as The Order lays the heat on the hags, but they aren't going down that easily, for they are strong as a Coven. Chub, polymorphed into a HUGE GIANT CRAB, and Rafe recently blasted, Perennial takes her turn Perennial says This is going south fast, what do we do?? to…Sat, 18 Jun 2022 02:40:24 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 37 — The Sister's Doomskar Annis is standing in the room, flanked by a desk and things scattered about. Green braziers cover the room with green light -Damien and Rafe — ready themselves as they call out to the group that they see a green hag! Hayden flies Carl into the room to distract the hag -Hag claims…Wed, 08 Jun 2022 04:27:37 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 35 — Toil and Trouble -The Nilbog still burns, Damien looking around with semi panic, Regan in the back with Chub, Rea sucked into the Magic Painting, Hayden at the desk with Carl and the stranger, a Tiefling that was in the painting previously -Damien continues to look for Rafe in the room, frantically…Thu, 26 May 2022 01:41:16 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 34 — Steely Resolve A whisper on the wind Into amethyst, I pour Envy 's shadow, sorrow 's gleam Lure the one whose scorn I bore That I may hear one final scream. Rae prepares her hands in a defensive stance, Holding her action. Hayden blocks off the entryway with the web spell. If they get stuck in that web,…Thu, 19 May 2022 03:10:31 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/the hags, as they prepare to enter -Hayden calls out the opening as they approach, throwing a rock to see the illusion -Hayden and Rafe discuss sending Carl in, checking out the lighting conditions first before sending in a marching order: Carl, Rafe, Damien, Rae, Regan and Chub, then Hayden Carl flies in, a 20 feet…Wed, 11 May 2022 04:41:04 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 32 — Show and Tell Continuing the fight Damien calls out to Rafe to focus on Satyr and then quickly moves to Satyr2 and slicing him down. Rafe replies Looks like you've got that one taken care of! Regan casts Zephyr Strike and moves away from the battle, turning around and shooting at Shapeshift2 twice, two…Thu, 05 May 2022 23:19:05 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 31 — A Call to Kindred Refreshing memories flood the group as familiar grounds are seen yet again. The gloom has since been replaced with natural light. The wilds have started to bring itself back to life. They've made their way back to the hut..the one that they left so quickly when Damien sensed a fey…Tue, 03 May 2022 05:07:11 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 30 — Deadly Visits continuing as the group is in the heat of battle! Hayden casts a fireball above the Kroxa and the spirit is killed and goes prone. Kroxa doesn't seem to negate damage except for the half damage of the save. Regan is unable to break free of the chains on her in the beginning of the round and…Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:40:45 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 29 — Hunter's Mark Continuing the next day inside of The Lizard's boat — Wren and Glitterfang's place -The party continues to stay there and spend the night after a great time Long Rest -A lingering question comes to Hayden, about what happened during downtime — an explanation needed to the group about her…Thu, 14 Apr 2022 22:21:06 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 28 — Moment's Reprieve In the aftermath of these revelations, the order takes the time to really let things settle in. -After mid day, a nice day — they are at the hilltop of Mistvale with a nice view in light of their current situation -The group discusses the situation, deciding to gather their thoughts and…Thu, 31 Mar 2022 01:08:45 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 27 — Crux of Fate -The group continues on their way to Mistvale — raises several stories above ground. It's closer to mid morning- noon as they travel among the crowds with the Gorgon (Medusa) in front and Gargoyle behind the party. While walking Hayden summons Carl again -Rafe suggests putting their hoods up…Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:02:23 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Downtime Discussion The group discusses initial discovery of the sacred tome — Damien, Rafe, and Regan have touch detect thoughts with each other. Hayden knows. Intend to find outside help with this matter. Hayden pays a scribe to research the entity Hayden visits the Archimedes Archive with Rafe — She talks to her…Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:02:19 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 26 — Strategic Planning Each of the group took time to figure out some many things and the reconvene together on the 5th and final day of down time News Spread Throughout The City! The Talvela Edict — Returning Lord had something to say to the residents. An address to the people speaking of corruption and the…Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:20:46 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 25 — Eldritch Stirrings Very breath is unsettling, thick, almost like drowning, through inky blackness — unblinking lidless eye! Rae feels like she is almost choking, reacts harshly and then adjusts, as does the group -Tentacles are seen moving around the area with platforms, Hayden views into carl, stealthing…Wed, 02 Feb 2022 05:46:13 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 24 — Seeds of Renewal The chamber begins to change, color returns and begins to become more alive after the Hags have fled — in defeat. The floor looks more natural looking and lush. The roots begin to bud -Rafe investigates the flash that is pouring water out of it. — seems to be an endless decanter. Tomic…Mon, 31 Jan 2022 04:25:59 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 23 — The Darkened Heart Blood for the master — an opening into the tree — beckoning the party. The only source of light are the candles leading on the paths up to the tree. The fog stops on the edges of the tree with the mist as well, this part is a clearing. Still twilight -They stop before the tree, talking…Wed, 26 Jan 2022 01:47:59 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/man's resting place. Everpressing gloom pushes down on the group -Some private conversations happen between each character discussing events that happened -as they settle, the bugs noises at night sound like a chorus of voices Damien and Rafe commune with Linvala but they don't have an outreach beyond themselves —…Thu, 13 Jan 2022 05:01:07 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 21 — Scales and Shadows Rafe runs in, after a verbal exchange, slashing with booming blade at Greven, the big ass lizard, and missing. Greven croaks and 20 Lizardfolk come into play, surrounding the party!!! Tomic inspires the party with temp HP and suggests the run and goes to Rafe, giving him Heroism. The…Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:42:42 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 20 — Blackbloom Bog The battle continues Regan Hunter's marks the woad by her, shooting into it twice but only hitting once with half damage. They resist piercing! Chub runs up a tree around the enemy. Tomic casts vicious mockery without success. Tree Blight takes massive fire damage as the fire spreads around…Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:42:38 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 19 — Foul Play -Damien and Rafe part from the tent, getting their minds off of the dream sequence. They also buy new drinking horns -The group buys potions and rations The group goes to get tattoos, magical -Hayden gets a stealth tattoo of an owl flying silently -Regan gets an investigation tattoo — a crow on…Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:56:30 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 18 — Skycutter Square -The square that they are in holds a building that used to be the Skycutter skyship and an encampment with many black crows make up the camp Notable people Two Wolf like creatures (as tall as a wolf) and a Hulking big bearded fellow with a tiefling and a human -IN THE CENTER: Food, pigs…Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:51:03 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 18 — Skycutter Square -The square that they are in holds a building that used to be the “Skycutter” skyship and an encampment with many black crows make up the camp -Notable people Two Wolf like creatures (as tall as a wolf) and a Hulking big bearded fellow with a tiefling and a human -IN THE CENTER: Food,…Wed, 15 Dec 2021 07:46:38 GMThttps://mercadiannights.com/sessions/https://mercadiannights.com/sessions/Episode 17 — Deadly Machinations...Damien immediately casts Bless on himself, Rafe, Regan, and Hayden. (You bless up to three creatures of your choice within range. Whenever a target makes an attack roll or a saving throw before the spell ends, the target can roll a d4 and add the number rolled to the attack roll or…Tue, 14 Dec 2021 01:19:23 GMT