The Witcher: Trials in the South

*The Witcher: Trials in the South* (abbreviated The Witcher: TitS) is a TRPG campaign, where GM and players meet bi weekly to play an original story written by yours truly, audio recorded and later edited in order to be presented publicly in the form of podcast episodes. The game is ran using *The Witcher TTRPG* by R. Talsorian Games.

## Episodes

### Season 2

14. Invaders

The trio needs to make a stop along the road to Etolia. They receive some grave news that may drive their return even faster. Another troubled traveler joins them on the Trail.

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15. Deja-Vu

After another one of Fristos' ambiguous jests, the company decides to have some well earned rest, while getting to know better Kareem, the merchant from the faraway lands of Ofir, who they just helped enter the city.

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16. Driving a Hard Bargain

While Fristos is indisposed, Arpad, Kareem and Nicolas wander off to Claremont's Trade Quarter for some provisions and very fruitful merchant-talk. Kareem's keen eyes catch something very strange happening on the streets of the city.

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17. To Tame a Land

Settling down is never easy, especially in a new environment. The group visits another merchant in the city, before returning to the inn to decide their next steps. Nicolas discovers intriguing information for his personal quest, while Kareem agrees to help Fristos work in Claremont and raise money for the team's inevitable journey to Etolia.

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18. In Dire Straits

Arpad and Nicolas get to know Kareem better through philosophical exchange. The Ofiri merchant has a plan to help raise the group's finances, but in order to do so, they turn to one of Fristos' acquaintances in the city of Claremont. A new choice is given to them.

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19. Walking on Eggshells

The group receives a new objective, in search of funds for the great trip to the south, towards the soon-to-be invaded Etolia. Their path brings them to Menovel of Nazair, renowned Aen Seidhe blacksmith, who shares his perspective on worldly matters.

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21. Wings of Terror

After following Menovel's counsel, the group leaves Claremont to search the hills that lie on the northwest of the city, avoiding the great swamps, where they stumble upon the flying predators, known as harpies. While Arpad suffers a severe wound, he still needs to get the monsters' eggs for Patrice von Nedlar. But all is not as it seems...

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22. Get Back!

The winged creature is dead! The group survived their mission, not without serious injuries and now need to head back. Arpad and Nicolas need immediate care by doctor Fristos and Kareem must rise above his usual trading standards if they are to take full advantage of what they now possess.

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## Trivia

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* Trials in the South was not the first name of this campaign, but the author could not resist the acronym.
* The title for episode 1.10 "A Look for the Truth" is a reference to the *Iron Maiden* song of the same name.
* The title for episode 1.11 "Revelations" is a reference to the *Iron Maiden* song of the same name.
* The title for episode 1.12 "His Back Against the Wall" is a reference to the lyrics of *Iron Maiden* song "Children of the Damned" and ties directly to the next episode, since the title for episode 1.13 "Children of the Damned" is a reference to the Iron Maiden song of the same name.
* The title for episode 2.14 "Invaders" is a reference to the *Iron Maiden* song of the same name.
* The title for episode 2.15 "Deja Vu" is a reference to the *Iron Maiden* song of the same name.
* The title for episode 2.17 "To Tame a Land" is a reference to the Iron Maiden song of the same name and an inside joke for the immense love of members of the cast to Frank Herbert's *Dune* novels.
* The title for episode 2.18 "In Dire Straits" is a reference to the music band of the same name.
* The title for episode 2.22 "Get Back!" is a reference to the Beatles song of the same name.