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  • Join us for the grand opening of The Dragoon Saloon, here at the historic Trollskull Manor! On tonight’s agenda: Miz’ra searches for an elegant bounty. Zig works the room (and some hearts). Braden has something up his sleeve. Blitz inspects the card tables. ⁣
    The third arc of Abandon Quest starts now!⁣

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  • The spirits are restless in Waterdeep.

    As Braden and Miz’ra settle in at Trollskull Manor, they are faced by a violent haunting, a plague of humanoid rats, and the greatest scourge of Waterdeep: the health inspector.

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  • It’s a shopping episode!

    Zig and Lazarus head to the mysterious Many Cats Alley in search of answers about the Willing Whip while the gang finally explores Trollskull Alley. Braden haggles with a shady bird vendor. Blitz searches for a hangover cure. Miz’ra hunts for bargains. 

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  • Our party grapples with social hierarchy in the Jewel of the Sword Coast. Miz’ra meets a mentor. Braden gets advice from an old friend. Zig attempts to stay out of prison. Blitz makes it difficult.

    Editor’s Note: Because we recorded these sections separately, Zig and Blitz’s section ended up coming in an hour longer than everyone else’s, and to fit the episode pacing I had to cut that hour out. As a humble apology, we’ll be releasing the first the hijinks of Blitz and Zig scamming their way to the front of the line as the first Abandon Sidequest, coming soon.

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  • Enter the Caslte Ward.

    Our party heads to the illustrious Caslte Ward, pursuant of their own ends. Miz’ra discovers she's a fugitive and a role model. Braden races the sun and runs into some salty bandits. Zig is plagued by nightmares. Blitz her greatest challenge yet.

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  • Hail and well met, listeners! This week we’re giving you a preview of the kind of content that will be exclusively available on our new Patreon, which you can join for as little as $3 a month.

    We hope you enjoy this AMA with Jenel Irene Lawson, our very own Dragonborn rogue Blitz Avianosets. Hear about Jenel’s favorite campaign settings, the differences between her and her character, and the challenges of being an active player and dungeon master while being a full time mom.

    Check out the video of this interview on Patreon, where you can see the excellent footage of Jenel’s IRL stealth check past her baby’s crib.

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  • Twilight falls on Equinox Gardens.

    After their thrilling victory over the Xanathar Guild, our party enjoys a little downtime. Though the threat against their lives has ended, the threat against their social lives has just begun! Blitz drowns her sorrows. Zig stumbles upon a mystery. Miz’ra gets theatrical. Braden has brunch.

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  • Hey, everybody.

    Given the current climate, we do not feel right releasing an episode this week. Instead, Abandon Quest will be making a $300 donation to Black Lives Matter. In brief, we stand with the protestors, and support the call to reform. In the show notes, you’ll find the links to several charities that we’ll be updating as time goes on, as well as petitions and educational resources if you’re unable to donate financially.

    We’ve also provided a link to RPGcasts.com, a website that highlights other actual play podcasts featuring players and game masters that are Black, Indigenous, Mixed Race, and/or People of Color.

    Thank you for listening, and from all of us at Abandon Quest, don’t give up.

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  • Welcome to Waterdeep, our City of Splendors!

    This week, join world renown author Volothamp Geddarm as he walks you through history, exploring the cataclysms that nearly wiped Waterdeep (and all magic in existence) off the map. Special thanks to the Sword Coast Museum of Cynosure for allowing us to record on the premises.

    Volo’s Waterdeep Enchiridion: A Visitor’s Guide to the City of Splendors is published by Tym Waterdeep Limited in association with the Fellowship of Innkeepers and the Fellowship of Carters and Coachmen.

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  • Blood runs under Waterdeep.

    In the thrilling conclusion to our party’s first adventure, our intrepid villains find themselves in the heart of the Xanathar Guild, where a confrontation with an eldritch horror will change them forever. Blitz makes an abnormal friend. Zig finds their magic. Miz’ra gambles with her life. Braden finds a worthy adversary.

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  • (Part 1 available in “Ep. 5 - The Crown and the Flurry”)

    Welcome to Waterdeep, our City of Splendors!

    Tired of being stumped by your players on their way to a “Dragon Heist”? Wondering how to give yourself an “extra edge” negotiating your way into Blackstaff Tower? Trying to build a foundation for your new character’s emotionally intense roleplaying? Well, have I got a resource for you!

    In this exciting new limited series, I, Volothamp Geddarm, invite you into the rich history of Waterdeep with a guided tour through the story of its founding, from its roots as an Elven Capital, to the towers of Mad Mages, to a war for its very soul.

    “Volo’s Waterdeep Enchiridion: A Visitor’s Guide to the City of Splendors”, now available on the @abandpodquest feed, wherever you download podcasts.

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  • The Crown of Midas is gone.

    The party reels from the theft of Blitz’s family vessel and uncovers the headquarters of one of Waterdeep’s deadly gangs. Blitz has a crisis. Zig wants a fight club. Miz’ra shoots her shot. Braden negotiates aggressively.

    BONUS! Enjoy a preview of our new limited series, “Volo’s Waterdeep Enchirdion: A Visitor’s Guide to the City of Splendors”, coming soon to this very feed.

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    Jenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybean
    Sara Nagel is Zig @snagelart
    Carleena Manzi is Miz’ra Tistyn @carleenamanzi

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  • The dark of night in Waterdeep. A nobleman with a tale to tell.

    Just as they thought their search was over, our party discovers the Waterdavian noble Renaer Neverember, who seems even more out of place than they are. Blitz makes bank. Zig endorses dangerous plans. Miz’ra finds a clue. Braden is a patient mentor.

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    Donny Knowles is the DM @donshotfirst

    Album & Character Art by Jem @maidfetish

  • Crime doesn’t pay in the City of Splendors.

    After a disastrous encounter with the City Watch, the party takes refuge in a strange curiosity shop before finally making their way to the Skewered Dragon. Zig laments their situation. Blitz deals with a subordinate. Miz’ra makes a death save. Braden gets his sword wet.

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    Mike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonic

    Jenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybean

    Sara Nagel is Zig @snagelart

    Carleena Manzi is Miz’ra Tisyn @carleenamanzi

    Donny Knowles is the DM @donshotfirst

    Album & Character Art by Jem @maidfetish

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  • A storm rolls into Waterdeep.

    After slaying a troll in the Yawning Portal, a famous author makes an offer. Blitz receives a warning and formulates a plan. Zig navigates the law and throws their weight around. Miz’ra shoots her shot, for better or worse. Braden clashes with an old friend and also makes brunch plans.

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    Jenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybean

    Sara Nagel is Zig @snagelart

    Carleena Manzi is Miz’ra Tistyn @carleenamanzi

    Donny Knowles is the DM @donshotfirst

    Album & Character Art by Jem @maidfetish

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  • Welcome to Waterdeep, the City of Splendors.

    Our “heroes” gather in the Yawning Portal Tavern to do business, when they are interrupted by a violent interloper. Braden makes an offer. Blitz makes a choice. Miz’ra finds a contact. Zig isn’t feeling well.

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    Mike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonic
    Jenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybean
    Sara Nagel is Zig @snagelart
    Carleena Manzi is Miz’ra Tistyn @carleenamanzi

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    Album & Character Art by Jem @maidfetish

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  • It is Autumn in Waterdeep.

    An immortal Barbarian finds “dinner” in the dead of night. A Dragonborn Captain faces peril on her own ship. A mysterious Drow clashes with kindness. A club owning Eladrin hides the evidence.

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    Mike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonic
    Jenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybean
    Sara Nagel is Zig @snagelart
    Carleena Manzi is Miz’ra Tistyn @carleenamanzi

    Donny Knowles is the DM @donshotfirst

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    Gypsy Swing Allen Grey
    Swing That Thing Allen Grey

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    Tango De Manzana Kevin MacLeod
    Our Story Begins Kevin MacLeod
    Teller of Tales Kevin MacLeod
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  • Welcome to Abandon Quest! This episode is an out of character introduction to the player characters that will be featured in our campaign, set in Waterdeep, the City of Splendor!

    This is going live at the same time as Episode 0: “Autumn”, which largely accomplishes the same thing, so if you’d rather jump right into the narrative then feel free to skip this. Otherwise, enjoy getting to know our players, and thank you for listening!

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    Mike Allen is Braden Stabbener @mikeatonic
    Jenel Lawson is Blitz Avianosets @bossjellybean
    Sara Nagel is Zig @snagelart
    Carleena Manzi is @carleenamanzi
    Donny Knowles is the DM @donshotfirst

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    Jem @maidfetish

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