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Seraphic Tear

**The Seraphic Tear** is a massive black sandstone canyon in Cordia, which has a reputation of being cursed. It is located in the Gleaming Wastes on the northern border of the United Territories of Armania.

## References

1. ↑ Beginnings Part 1.
2. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 1. Welcome to Kamden Mesa.
3. ↑ Instagram Post. *"Days of Our Lore" series* (March 14, 2021).
4. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 13. Our Doubts Are Traitors.
Ballad of the Nightmare Krew: Verse 1

Verse 1 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew begins in the city of Kamden Mesa, where Hugh, Cora, and Olga have assembled a team of adventurers to find the tomb of the mythical king Thelekas.

## Cast

### Main Cast

* William Champion
* Dan Krackhardt
* Kyle Knight
* Hannah Minshew
* Woody Minshew
* Drew Nauden

### Guests

* London Carlisle
* Jack Russell
And Now Doth Time Waste Me

"And Now Doth Time Waste Me" is the seventeenth episode of Verse 2 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Official Description

*"Our gang was finally united with Thelekas, but before they can sit and chat over a cup of tea, they need to set up a defense because Raya-1's forces are closing in. Find out what happens next in The Ballad of The Nightmare Krew."*

## Tarot Card

The tarot card for the episode was The Devil, drawn by Drew.

## Notes

"I wasted time, and now doth time waste me" is from Shakespeare's *Richard II*.
Regolus: Genesis

**Regolus: Genesis** is the first part of the Regolus campaign series by the Bards of New York.

## Description

> The first tier of Gods have been created by Dungeon Master, William Champion. It's up to our players to breathe life into the gods who come after. What worlds will they create...or destroy?
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> Official Description, YouTube

## Cast

* William Champion
* Drew Nauden
* Hannah Minshew
* Kyle Knight
* Dan Krackhardt
* Woody Minshew
And Now Doth Time Waste Me: Part 2

"And Now Doth Time Waste Me" is the eighteenth episode of Verse 2 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Official Description

*"Our heroes faced off against Raya, one of the leaders of the despotic cabal known as the Edict. Tune into this episode of The Ballad of The Nightmare Krew."*

## Tarot Card

The tarot card for the episode was the Ten of Swords, drawn by Woody.

## RP Warm-Up

The roleplay warm-up question was: "What side of the bed does your character sleep on if they have to share a bed?"

## Notes

"I wasted time, and now doth time waste me" is from Shakespeare's *Richard II*.
Battle Royale

"Battle Royale" is a one-shot episode that took place between Verse 3 and Verse 4 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew. The episode is not part of the regular continuity of the campaign, but it does feature several main characters.

The Nightmare Krew, under the premise of a strange dream, fights against each other.

## Characters & Locations

### Player Characters

* Ember of a Forgotten Fire
* Lilith La Fleur
* Leonidas Goldspear II
* Thinker/Rek'Niht
* Ryujin Valtameri

### NPCs

* Rittenhask
* K.E.V.I.N.
* A.N.D.I.

### Locations

* aboard the Lucid Dream
* dream arena

## Card Draws and Warm-Ups

The roleplay warm-up question was: "What side of the bed does your character sleep on if they have to share a bed?"

There was no tarot card drawn for this episode.

## Cast

* Jonathan Champion
* Kyle Knight
* Dan Krackhardt
* Hannah Minshew
* Woody Minshew
* Drew Nauden
The Last Stop

**The Last Stop** is a trading post located in the United Territories of Armania, on the border between the territories of Kamden Mesa and The Grand Duchy of Revan.

The Last Stop has an inn in the center of town along with stables and a small blacksmith for horseshoes. There is a lake next to the town that is good for swimming and fishing.

## Caravan

The large caravan that passes through the Last Stop boasts sellers of rugs, exotic pets, and other goods. The covered wagon caravan takes about ten days to travel from the Last Stop to Kamden Mesa.

## Characters

Some characters associated with the Last Stop are:

* Modell, the leader of the caravan
* Duncan, an exotic pet seller with the caravan
* Marta, a Half-orc bartender
Lucid Dream

**The Lucid Dream** is a living ship currently in the service of The Nightmare Krew, under the captaincy of Rek'Niht. The ship is comprised of a reddish-black ironwood from the tree that grows within it, and temporite. Its previous captain was Splitbeak V, and had been in the service of the Splitbeaks for several generations.

The tree that grows within the ship is named Nærgrøn.

## References

1. ↑ Verse 2, Episode 8. To Die, To Sleep, Perchance To Dream
2. ↑ Verse 2, Episode 9. Spank That Cat.
3. ↑ Verse 2, Episode 7. The Villainy of Our Fears
Widgetist's Way

**Widgetist's Way** is a sub-district of Kamden Mesa.

### Shops

* Hexes et Jinxes
* The Platinum Companion
* The Laughing Leprechaun
* Fete's Fantasie
* Runes Radicales
* Toad's Apothecary
* Pulse
* Mode et Fonction
* Wholesale Widgetists' Warehouse

## References

1. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 3. Arias and Amphibians.
2. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 7. Bargains and Baggage.
3. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 14. Delays Have Dangerous Ends.
4. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 15. Dockside Diplomacy.
Republic of Godwin

The **Confederate Republic of Godwin** is a territory in western Cordia. It is comprised of three duchies: the Duchy of Eisenland, the Duchy of Kynance, and the Duchy of Godwin.

The Blue City is located in the Duchy of Godwin.

The Republic of Godwin has tense political relations with the Amber Cascades, in particular with King Miguel Kilpis.

## References

1. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 14. Delays Have Dangerous Ends.
Fight Like Devils

"Fight Like Devils" is the fifteenth episode of Verse 3 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Official Description

*"After magically restructuring and cleansing Garr-Gal-Onn's philosopher's stone, the Nightmare Krew set their plans in stone; they would free the remaining goblins trapped on the Shattered Sphere, then, Kallias would attempt to perform Alchemy of the Soul to bind themselves to the World Serpent, to break the cycle of destruction and to achieve their "destiny." However, once at the Sphere, the Krew found themselves face to face with the final draconic remnant of the Ruby Tyrant. Now, to let the goblins truly achieve peace and freedom, the Krew must slay one final dragon, no matter how many forms it seems to take..."*

## Tarot Card

The tarot card for the episode was The Devil, drawn by Drew.

## RP Warmup

The roleplay warm-up question for the episode was: "What does your character love about their hometown?"

## Notes

"They will eat like wolves and fight like devils" is from Shakespeare's *Henry V*.
Ties to the Past

"Ties to the Past" is the twenty-fourth episode of Verse 1 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Cast

### Cast

Kyle Knight
Hannah Minshew
Woody Minshew
Drew Nauden

## Locations and Characters

### Notable NPCs

Christopher Dubois
Rittenhask
Eris
Dinokrates

## Official Description

*"The crew grapples with what they are learning about the past. Will they fear what the future holds? More calls from beyond."*

## Angel Card and RP Warm-up

The angel card for the episode was Acceptance, drawn by Hannah.

The roleplay warm-up question was "If your character worked at a Renaissance faire, what job would they have?"
Tarot and Angel Cards

Drawing either an angel or tarot card at the beginning of each session is a long-standing tradition of the Bards of New York. Initially, angel cards were used, later replaced by major arcana tarot cards. Not all cards have been drawn on-camera.

The tarot card pulls have developed a reputation for accurately predicting certain events and themes of the campaign.

## Cards Drawn

### Ballad of the Nightmare Krew

The following list consists of cards pulled at the beginning of each episode of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew campaign.

Tarot cards were first used during The Hazard of the Die, the final episode of Verse 1. In addition to The Hermit, which was drawn at the beginning of the episode, a tarot reading by Will during the final battle revealed The Tower as the outcome.

### Other Episodes

For *One Night in Garaheath*, the tarot card was The Star, drawn by Kyle.

## Notes

For The Great Pale Beast (1x20), the first angel card drawn was blank. This was determined to be a bad omen, so another card was drawn. The second card, Brotherhood and Sisterhood, was expanded to Siblinghood to be more inclusive.
The Bricks

**The Bricks** is a seedy tavern in Lower Kamden. Inside the Bricks is a fighting area called the Mud Pits.

**Spoiler Warning**

The following content may contain details that reveal key plot points, character developments, or significant revelations. Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers.
After Olga returns from finding former Longhorn Gang members who had survived the Dusting, she uses the Bricks as a front for The Silent Consortium and The Bazaar.

## References

1. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 1. Welcome to Kamden Mesa.
2. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 14. Delays Have Dangerous Ends.
The Line: Part 2

"The Line: Part 2" is the twelfth episode of Verse 3 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Official Description

*"In the wake of such a glorious sporting triumph, the Nightmare Krew leaves the docks, and heads further into Baron Tylo Vale's station to revel, to feast, to relax, and most importantly, to plan their steps for the crucial days ahead. For yet still, the fate of all realms is not ascertained..."*

## Tarot Card

The tarot card for the episode was Judgement, drawn by Kyle.

## RP Warmup

The roleplay warm-up question for the episode was: "When your character was young, what did they want to be when they grew up?"
Player Characters

## The Ballad of the Nightmare Krew

* **Ember of a Forgotten Fire**, portrayed by *Kyle Knight*
* **Lilith La Fleur**, portrayed by *Hannah Minshew*
* **Ryujin Valtameri**, portrayed by *Drew Nauden*
* **Kallias Myr**, portrayed by *William Champion*
* **Leonidas Goldspear II**, portrayed by *Dan Krackhardt*
* **Thinker/Rek'Niht**, portrayed by *Jonathan Champion*
* **Fim Fam Doodles**, portrayed by *Kyle Knight*
* **Bim Bam Doodles,** portrayed by *Kyle Knight*
* **P.A.N.T.S.**, portrayed by *Dan Krackhardt*

#### Guests

* Ahkki, portrayed by *Miles Minshew*
* Troudhall, portayed by *London Carlisle*
* Furio Dante, portrayed by *Jack Russell Richardson*
* Erris Delisle, portayed by *Dreamy*

## Regolus: Genesis

* **Ünen**, portrayed by *Kyle Knight*
* **Nevrik**, portrayed by *Drew Nauden*
* **Ystävä**, portrayed by *Hannah Minshew*
* **Midnight**, portrayed by *Dan Krackhardt*
* Hylan, portrayed by *Woody Minshew*

## Regolus: Evolution

* Angelo, portrayed by *Drew Nauden*
* Xeraphina the Shark, portrayed by *Woody Minshew*
* Ignis, portrayed by *Kyle Knight*
* Terra, portrayed by *Hannah Minshew*
Dust of Old Oblivion

"Dust of Old Oblivion" is the twelfth episode of Verse 1 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Cast

### Cast

William Champion
Dan Krackhardt
Kyle Knight
Hannah Minshew
Woody Minshew
Drew Nauden

## Locations and Characters

### Notable NPCs

Keepa Goldspear
Cora Thorton
Hugh Thorton
Milton Farnum
A.N.D.I.

## Official Description

*"The Team finally reaches The Well, but soon realize that it is not what they believed it to be."*

## Characters and Locations

### NPCs

* Keepa Goldspear
* Cora Thorton
* Hugh Thorton
* Milton Farnum
* Animus
* A.N.D.I.

NPCs mentioned but not present:

* Yara Griftclaw
* Davros aka Doug
* Yara's parents
* Thelekas
* Deinokrates
* Zorys
* Zamul
* Zorynthia

### Locations

* ruins of Mobiaux IV
	+ The Armory
	+ The Well

## Notes

This episode marks the first time the Nightmare Krew meets both Keepa Goldspear and A.N.D.I.

"Dust of old oblivion" is from Shakespeare's *Henry V*.
Bananus Stammbaum

**Bananus Stammbaum** ist der erweiterte Stammbaum zu Bananis Familie.

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Hugh Thorton

**Hugh Thorton** is a Human who studied at the Gilded Citadel. He is described as dark-skinned with a goatee and warm brown eyes.

## Appearances

### Last Seen

Patrons of My Right

Hugh and his sister Cora Thorton originally assembled the The Nightmare Krew to find the tomb of Thelekas. Hugh is responsible for bringing Leonidas Goldspear II into the Krew.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Beginnings Part 1.
2. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 1. Welcome to Kamden Mesa.
Noble Patricians,

"Noble Patricians," is the tenth episode of Verse 4 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Cast

### Cast

Jonathan Champion
William Champion
Dan Krackhardt
Kyle Knight
Hannah Minshew
Woody Minshew
Drew Nauden

## Official Description

*"Having laid their souls bare, the Nightmare Krew submitted their thoughts and memories for judgement, to wager for the last piece of Ember's soul. The Wager seems to have passed successfully, and Ember may in fact be whole again!"*

## Characters and Locations

### Player Characters

* Ember of a Forgotten Fire
* Fim Fam Doodles
* Kallias Myr
* Leonidas Goldspear II
* Lilith La Fleur
* Ryujin Valtameri
* Thinker/Rek'Niht

### NPCs

* Rittenhask
* KEVIN
* Amber
* Keepa Goldspear
* Cori
* Kami
* Rholk
* Hugh Thorton
* Cora Thorton

### Locations

* Necterium
* Void Space
* Vivarium

## Tarot Card and RP Warm-Up

The tarot card for the episode was the Wheel of Fortune, drawn by Woody.

The roleplay warm-up for the episode was: "Is there a holiday, either familial or official, that your character celebrates that is centered around food? What does that look like?"

## Notes

The title of the episode is a reference to the line "Noble patricians, supporters of my right to rule, defend my just cause with weapons" from Shakespeare's *Titus Andronicus.*

This episode was the first simultaneous stream on both Twitch and YouTube.
Welcome Home Again

"Welcome Home Again" is the sixteenth episode of Verse 3 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Official Description

*"The Nightmare Krew worked as one force to fight against the ever-dividing final remnant of the Ruby Tyrant. One by one, the draconic clones fell and split and fell and split, until all that remained was a myriad of little wyrmlings. Scared, defenseless wyrmlings. And now, our notoriously violent Krew must decide to either purge the stain of Garr-Gal-Onn forever, or spare the lives of his seemingly-innocent spawn..."*

## Angel Card

The angel card for the episode was Abundance, drawn by Dan.

## RP Warmup

The roleplay warm-up question for the episode was: "What superstitions does your character have?"

## Notes

"And welcome home again discarded faith" is from Shakespeare's *King John*.
Beginnings Part 1

"Beginnings Part 1" is the first of two introductory episodes for the player characters of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew. Part 1 is comprised of two separate one-on-one sessions.

## Cast

### Cast

William Champion
Dan Krackhardt
Woody Minshew

## Locations and Characters

### Locations

Gleaming Wastes
Morran Outpost
Fidisilas

### Notable NPCs

Milton Farnum
Hugh Thorton
Kazi
Kurti
Cora Thorton

## Plot

### Session 1: Leonidas

The first session introduces the character of Leonidas Goldspear II, a Leonin Fighter.

Leonidas navigates the desert of the Gleaming Wastes before arriving at the Morran Outpost, where he meets a man named Hugh Thorton with a mysterious crate. The two board a sand barge destined for Kamden Mesa. On the way, the sand barge is attacked by bandits. Leonidas and Hugh succeed in fending them off, and Hugh offers Leonidas a job and a place to stay once they arrive in the city.

### Session 2: Kallias

The second session introduces the character of Kallias Myr, a cloaked sorcerer with pale green skin.

Kallias makes their way through the jungles of Fidisilas toward a temple, where they find looters and a woman in a makeshift cage. Kallias frees the woman, Cora, and together they fight their way off the island, stealing back the tablet Cora had hired the group to find. Sailing away, Cora realizes Kallias has never left the islands before, and offers them a place to stay in Kamden Mesa in exchange for helping her and her brother.

## NPCs

* Milton Farnum, acolyte of the Xetticus Monastery
* Keith, human (not the same Keith from Kamden Mesa)
* Hugh Thorton, human
* Mona Ironmail, bartender
* Fanos Scalebane, leonin trader
* Ulysse, dragonborn Longhorn
* Kazi, tabaxi bargerunner
* Kurti, tabaxi bargerunner
* unnamed manager of The Depot
* unnamed acolyte
* Cora Thorton, human
* unnamed bandits and thieves

NPCs mentioned but not present:

* Ximena, dragonborn leader of the Vanishing Grin
* Mellen, half-elf member of the Vanishing Grin
* Krix, dwarf member of the Vanishing Grin
* Xetticus Morran, founder of the Morran Outpost

## Locations

* Gleaming Wastes
* Morran Outpost
	+ Xetticus Monastery
	+ The Depot, sand barge station
* Fidisilas

## Cast

* Woody Minshew as Dungeon Master
* Dan Krackhardt as Leonidas Goldspear II
* William Champion as Kallias Myr

## References

1. ↑ Bards of New York. Beginnings Part 1: Leonidas and Kallias (Video). *Ballad of the Nightmare Krew*. YouTube.
Cori

**Cori** is an embodiment of death, and a benefactor of Ember of a Forgotten Fire.

## Description

Cori has an androgynous, but more femme presenting, humanoid form with dark brown hair. She wears overalls and carries a shovel.

Cori describes herself as a caretaker of souls.

## References

1. ↑ Verse 4, Episode 11. Patrons of My Right.
2. ↑ Verse 4, Episode 9. Courage to Make Love Known.
3. ↑ Verse 4, Episode 5. Behold, A Cat.
High Risk Traders

"High Risk Traders" is the twenty-sixth episode of Verse 1 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Cast

### Cast

Dan Krackhardt
Kyle Knight
Hannah Minshew
Woody Minshew
Drew Nauden

## Official Description

*"The Krew returns to the high-seas and takes time to learn some new skills, but will the dangers of the trade prove too much for them?"*

## RP Warm-up

The roleplay warm-up question was "Which 'subway creature' is your character?"
Neebu

**The Duchy of Neebu** is the capital duchy of the United Territories of Armania, located south of Kamden Mesa. Its sigil is a golden eagle.

**The Golden City of Neebu** is known as a bustling trade port.

Prior to the unification of Armania, the queen of Neebu was Kymba.

## References

1. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 13. Our Doubts Are Traitors.
2. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 9. Seeds of Time.
3. ↑ Session 0
4. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 3. Arias and Amphibians.
King Miguel Kilpis

**Miguel Kilpis** is the king of the Amber Cascades. He dislikes the Republic of Godwin, with whom he has tense political relations.

Kilpis has a reputation as a collector of rare magical artifacts, and has paid the Quads of The Grand Duchy of Revan to delve into the catacombs in search of such items.

## References

1. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 14. Delays Have Dangerous Ends.
2. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 19. Isle Full of Noises.
Hell Hath No Fury

"Hell Hath No Fury" is the fifth episode of Verse 3 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Official Description

*"The Nightmare Krew delved their way farther and farther beneath the mines below the Ruby Palace in search of a way upward. A way up they did not find, though they did discover the lair and horde of a devious Deep Dragon, hungry for the party's secrets. Secrets were divulged, arguments were had, but in response, Kallias forced the entrance to cave in. Now, the Krew faces an irate dragon's wrath..."*

## RP Warmup

The roleplay warm-up question for the episode was: "When you're down or sad, what makes your character feel better?"

## Notes

The idiom "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" is commonly misattributed to Shakespeare. The original line, "Nor hell a fury, like a woman scorned" is from William Congreve's *The Mourning Bride*.
Die Ninja Bananen

Die Ninja-Bananen sind zwei Bananen, die einem bösen Hamburger dienen. Ihre Eltern wurden nach China importiert. Dort brachten sie zwei Kinder zur Welt. Kurz danach wurden die Eltern der Ninja- Bananen von einem sehr reichen und dicken Chinesen gegessen. Darauf hin wollten sich die beiden Ninja-Bananen an dem Mörder ihrer Eltern rächen. Sie lernten Kung Fu. Der gemeine Burger hörte, dass es in China sehr talentierte Kung Fu Bananen gäbe. Daraufhin veranlasste er dass die beiden Ninja-Bananen auf Fruchtinsel importiert wurden. Dort stellte er sie in die Dienste des bösen Kapuzenmanns.
The Laughing Leprechaun

**The Laughing Leprechaun** is a joke shop located on Widgetist's Way in Kamden Mesa.

The shop is also a front for selling drugs. The proprietor is a human who wears vampire teeth and speaks in a fake accent.

Items from this shop:

* hair loss potion
* fake knife
* box of drugs

## References

1. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 15. Dockside Diplomacy.
A Kingdom For My Van

"A Kingdom For My Van" is the second episode of Verse 2 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Official Description

*"The Krew blows off some steam on some underprepared mobsters, but find that the day hasn't swung in their favor..."*

## Notes

"A kingdom for my van" is a reference to the line, "My kingdom for a horse" from Shakespeare's *Richard III*.

This is the first appearance of Jon Champion as Thinker/Rek'Niht.
The Sticking Place

"The Sticking Place" is the fifteenth episode of Verse 2 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Official Description

*"We may be dressed up for a game, but we're not fighting over thrones. Tonight the Nightmare Krew fights for their lives. Will they be able to deactivate KEITH before KEITH "deactivates" them? Tune in to find out..."*

## Notes

"Screw your courage to the sticking place" is from Shakespeare's *Macbeth*.
'Tis a Night of Revels

"'Tis a Night of Revels" is the third episode of Verse 4 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Cast

### Cast

Jonathan Champion
Dan Krackhardt
Kyle Knight
Hannah Minshew
Woody Minshew
Drew Nauden

## Official Description

*"In search of Ember's soul, the Nightmare Krew has made their way to the planet of Bral in the hopes that someone there may grant them a Wish spell."*

## Tarot Card

The tarot card for the episode was The Lovers, reversed, drawn by Jon.

## RP Warmup

The roleplay warm-up prompt was: "Describe a book that was influential to your character or changed their life."

## Notes

"’Tis a night of revels" is from Shakespeare's *Othello*.
The Great Pale Beast

"The Great Pale Beast" is the twentieth episode of Verse 1 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Cast

### Cast

William Champion
Dan Krackhardt
Kyle Knight
Hannah Minshew
Woody Minshew
Drew Nauden

## Locations and Characters

### Notable NPCs

Cole
Rittenhask
Ashtooth

## Official Description

*"The crew encounters familiar faces and new faces in the heart of Fidisilas, will they face their foe together?"*

## Events

* Cole, Eris' brother, finds Kallias and the Nightmare Krew on their trek to Olakkos to find the temporitelocated there.
* Ryujin rescues Baron Leopold Rittenhask from a boa constrictor.
* The Nightmare Krew, along with Cole and Rittenhask, battle Ashtooth.

## Angel Card and RP Warm-up

The angel card for the episode was Siblinghood, drawn by Drew.

The roleplay warm-up was "If your character were part of a high school clique, which clique would it be? How do they handle their bullies?"
Hexes et Jinxes

**Hexes et Jinxes** is a magical item shop located on Widgetist's Way in Kamden Mesa. The proprietor is an older Dwarf named Oula.

According to Oula, very powerful items and other types of orders must go through the League of Widgetists review board for approval. Oula charges extra to circumvent the review board. She also refers customers to The Bazaar for unapproved items.

When the Quads from Revan go to Kamden Mesa in response to the miasma, they place an order for flare wands with Oula.

## Items from this shop

* flare wands
* lightning bolt wand
* spell components
* potions

## References

1. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 15. Dockside Diplomacy.
Lineage

"Lineage" is the thirtieth episode of Verse 1 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Cast

### Cast

Dan Krackhardt
Kyle Knight
Hannah Minshew
Woody Minshew
Drew Nauden

## Official Description

*"The Krew finds a unlikely ally in this sea of pirates, an ally with a connection to one of the Krew members..."*

## Angel Card and RP Warm-up

The angel card for the episode was Integrity, drawn by Hannah.

The roleplay warm-up question was: "When your character is in Marvelhold, which pastry shape and filling are they getting?"
The Island of Arn

"The Island of Arn" is the twenty-eighth episode of Verse 1 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Cast

### Cast

William Champion
Dan Krackhardt
Kyle Knight
Hannah Minshew
Woody Minshew
Drew Nauden

## Official Description

*"The Krew arrives to Cissionious, the pirate haven within Cordia. Who will be allies and who will be enemies?"*

## Angel Card and RP Warm-up

The angel card for the episode was Grace, drawn by Kyle.

The roleplay warm-up question was "What would your character dress up as for Halloween?"
Leonidas Goldspear II

**Leonidas Goldspear II**, better known as **"Leonidas**", is a Leonin Fighter and Barbarian and member of The Nightmare Krew. This character is played by Dan Krackhardt.

## Character Information

### Family

Yara Griftclaw (wife)
Keepa Goldspear (daughter)

## Physical Description

Large Leonin with golden fur and a golden mane with piercing blue eyes. Scars sporadically litter his body from bar fights and previous scraps.

*Spoiler Warning: The following content may contain details that reveal key plot points, character developments, or significant revelations. Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers.*
Order of the Prometheans

**The Order of the Prometheans** is an academic society based in The Grand Duchy of Revan. Scribes and pundits from the Order work to uncover information from the Maison de Rêves that would otherwise be lost to time.

The Order is located in the aptly named Promethean Tower, which sits at the apex of the city of Revan.
Mobiaux

## Overview

**The Lost City of Mobiaux** or "**Mobiaux**" for short, has been dismissed by many scholars as a clever fairytale.

## Symbology

The symbol on their crest represents the fabled three heirs to Mobiaux. The heirs were great heroes who helped form Cordia to what it is today.

## Mobiaux Heirs

1. Zoris
	1. The eldest heir
	2. Settled south and planted the seed that would eventually grow to be the United Territories of Armania
2. Zamul
	1. Second heir
	2. Settled north to form the Jarldom of Borgen and the Republic of Godwin
3. Zorynthia
	1. Youngest heir
	2. Traveled the world helping villages and towns along the way
Locations

## Iteration IV

### Cordia

#### Amber Cascades

* The Grand Duchy of Marvelhold
* The Grand Duchy of Revan
	+ The Promethean Tower
	+ Maison de Rêves
	+ Nestleton
* The Duchy of the Verdant Expanse
* Atta Duin

#### United Territories of Armania (UTA)

* Kamden Mesa
	+ Widgetist's Way
* Neebu
* Gleaming Wastes
	+ Morran Outpost
	+ Seraphic Tear

#### Rurikin Kjarnarrik

* Thum Dural
* Shambala

#### Jarldom of Borgen

* Svartr Holt
* Jarnheim
* Vargrheim
* Gilded Citadel

#### Republic of Godwin

* Duchy of Eisenland
* Duchy of Kynance
* Duchy of Godwin
	+ The Blue City

#### Redan

* Nath
* Crotanos
* Crim

### Shattered Archipelago

* Vimata
* Fidisilas
	+ Olakkos

### Celestial Bodies

* Nyx (Moon)
* Orinthya (Moon)
* Primus (Moon)

## Iteration V

* Mobiaux
* Reva

## Wild Space

* Fyreen
* Bral
* Vivarium
* Vafi Cluster
	+ Tiranos System
		- Glyth
		- Haven
		- Mingwabe
		- Polluter
Chaos Come Again

"Chaos Come Again" is the second episode of Verse 3 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Official Description

*"DMs Log Void Date 4.2*

*Woody Minshew, Dungeon master of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.*

*My Krew has finally made it to the planet Doom-a. A small moon in the Doomspace system. We hoped that we could find the Divine Cartographer and perhaps find answers to the fate of Rek'niht's clan.*

*However, upon arriving on Doom-A, the Dragon Gar-Gal-Onn was enacting a ritual of some sorts. It turns out that the black hole at the center of Doom Space is in fact an egg. This ritual hatched the egg and now a massive primordial dragon something referred to as Nidhogg. My Krew now must escape from the maw of this figurative and literal dragon.*

*This is the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.*

*DMs log out."*

## RP Warm-Up

The roleplay warm-up question for the episode was: "Cake or pie?"

## Tarot Card

The tarot card for the episode was Temperance, drawn by Drew.

## Notes

"Chaos is come again" is from Shakespeare's *Othello*.
Dust to Dust

"Dust to Dust" is the fifth episode of Verse 1 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Cast

### Cast

William Champion
Dan Krackhardt
Kyle Knight
Hannah Minshew
Woody Minshew
Drew Nauden

## Official Description

*"The group faces off against the leader of the Longhorn Gang before venturing deeper into the hideout in search for the tablet."*

## Characters and Locations

### Player Characters

* Ember of a Forgotten Fire
* Kallias Myr
* Leonidas Goldspear II
* Lilith La Fleur
* Ryujin Valtameri

### NPCs

* Logan "The Bull" Stephens
* Dinokrates, as a mummy

### Locations

* Longhorn hideout
* tomb of Dinokrates
Delays Have Dangerous Ends

"Delays Have Dangerous Ends" is the fourteenth episode of Verse 1 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Cast

### Cast

William Champion
Dan Krackhardt
Kyle Knight
Hannah Minshew
Woody Minshew
Drew Nauden

## Locations and Characters

### Locations

Morran Outpost
Gleaming Wastes
Kamden Mesa

### Notable NPCs

Mentor Lanai
Hugh Thorton
Milton Farnum
Olga

## Official Description

*"After the revelation that they have been gone for some time, our party moves forward with their plan to collect the Temporite, but first they must return to familiar ground."*

## Plot

The Nightmare Krew arrives back at the Morran Outpost after their journey to The Well, only to have Mentor Lanai explain that they've been gone for a month, not the few days they thought had passed.

Inquisitors from The Spire Academy are at the monastery to question the Krew about what they know regarding the miasma. To keep their secrets, Leonidas and Kallias sneak out of the outpost while the others speak with the inquisitors.

The Krew meets up in the desert of the Gleaming Wastes and they ride back to Kamden Mesa on the camels they received from Mentor Lanai.

At Kamden Mesa, Ryujin, Leonidas, and Ember begin a shopping trip for the next leg of their quest, while Lilith and Kallias visit The Bricks to get information from Olga.

## Characters

* Mentor Lanai
* Hugh Thorton
* Milton Farnum
* Inquisitor Jay Corson
* Inquisitor Ronald Ursa
* Olga
* Ardell
* unnamed dwarven proprietor of Runes Radicales
* Hans, high elven shopkeeper at Pulse

## Locations

* Gleaming Wastes
	+ Xetticus Monastery at the Morran Outpost
* Kamden Mesa
	+ The Bricks
	+ Widgetist's Way
		- Runes Radicales
		- Pulse

## Angel Card and RP Warmup

The angel card for the episode was Forgiveness, drawn by Drew.

The roleplay warm-up questions for the episode were: "Which Greek god would be your character's parent?" and "If you went to an arcade, which game would your character gravitate toward?"

## Notes

* This is the episode with the "act natural" moment between Kallias and Leonidas.
* The two inquisitors were named in honor of friends of the show.
* "Delays have dangerous ends" is from Shakespeare's *Henry VI*.

## References

1. ↑ Delays Have Dangerous Ends (YouTube).
The Spire Academy

## Overview

**The Spire Academy** or "**The Spire**" for casual reference, was founded on the principle of neutrality. It is located along a cluster of rocky islands off the northwestern coast of Cordia. The school is run by Sages; there is one Sage for each of the main schools of magic.

The academy is open to anyone who wishes to hone their arcane skills. Although mages are highly encouraged to attend the academy for a number of years, it is not a requirement. The academy believes than an individual has a right to discover their own power and do with it as they deem fit. This does not mean that there are no rules or regulations with this academy. It is a rare sight, but not unheard of to find a group of the Academy's inquisitors traveling across the countryside. They are tasked with making contact with powerful unregistered mages and seeing if they are benevolent or malevolent in their actions.

After they graduate, many students will go and work for various kingdoms. Others choose to stay and teach new incoming students and work with the Spire Academy.

## Sages

Sages are considered to be at the top of their chosen field.

## Other Characters

Other characters associated with the Spire Academy are:

* Inquisitor Jay Corson
* Inquisitor Ronald Ursa

## References

1. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 6. Post Doge World.
2. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 14. Delays Have Dangerous Ends.
3. ↑ Instagram Post. *"Days of Our Lore" series.* (April 25, 2021).
Ardell

**Ardell** is a red-hared Elf mage.

**Spoiler Warning**

The following content may contain details that reveal key plot points, character developments, or significant revelations. Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers.
Ardell works as a barkeep for Olga at The Bricks in Kamden Mesa. He also runs a stand called Ardell's Goods, located in The Bazaar.

Ardell was formerly associated with the Longhorn Gang under the name Kano, before Olga recruited him into The Silent Consortium.

## References

1. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 14. Delays Have Dangerous Ends.
2. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 15. Dockside Diplomacy.
3. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 4. Taking the Bull by the Horns.
4. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 6. Post Doge World.
Ember of a Forgotten Fire

Official Character Art by GazeDraws

**Ember of a Forgotten Fire**, better known as **"Ember**", is a Tabaxi Warlock and member of the Nightmare Krew. This character is played by Kyle Knight.

> "We are a humble crew of dastardly individuals."
>
> - Ember

* *Spoiler Warning: The following content may contain details that reveal key plot points, character developments, or significant revelations. Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers.*
Honorable Villains

"Honorable Villains" is the third episode of Verse 3 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Official Description

*"DMs Log Void Date 4.3*

*Woody Minshew, Dungeon Master of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew*

*My Krew had just narrowly escaped the planet of Doom-A. Now with a ship and a half filled with rescued Goblin kin, we needed to find our next destination. The clearest path home would be to find the Divine Cartographer and follow where the needle points. The one catch is that the Divine Cartographer is in Garr-Gal-on's private chambers in Fyreen. Now the question is how do we get there… The only person who may be able to help us is Baron Tylo Vale. Will this Baron be our salvation or another step toward our downfall?*

*This is the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew*

*DMs log out."*

## Tarot Card

The tarot card for the episode was The Sun, drawn by Dan.

## RP Warm-Up

The roleplay warm-up question for the episode is "What is one thing, besides pooping, that your character does every morning?"

## Notes

"An honorable villain" is from Shakespeare's *Romeo and Juliet*.
Stealing From the Pirate Conclave

"Stealing From the Pirate Conclave" is the thirty-second episode of Verse 1 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Official Description

*"The Krew makes preparations to leave Arn as quickly and quietly as possible, but before that, they are drawn to a mysterious lighthouse..."*

## Angel Card

The angel card for the episode was Truth, drawn by Kyle.
Milton Farnum

**Milton Farnum** is a Halfling and the head acolyte of the Xetticus Monastery at the Morran Outpost.

He goes by either Milton or Farnum. According to the character, there is another monk at the monastery named Milton.

## Beginnings

When Leonidas Goldspear II arrives at the Morran Outpost, Milton Farnum welcomes him and provides him with information about the Outpost.

## Verse 1

During the The Nightmare Krew's first descent to The Well, Milton Farnum accompanies them to help care for the incapacitated Cora Thorton.

## Notes

Later in the campaign, there is another character named Farnum who may be a cousin of Milton's.

## References

1. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 9. Seeds of Time.
2. ↑ Beginnings Part 1.
3. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 10. To Unpath'd Waters.
Secrets Revealed

"Secrets Revealed" is the twenty-second episode of Verse 1 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Cast

### Cast

William Champion
Dan Krackhardt
Kyle Knight
Hannah Minshew
Woody Minshew
Drew Nauden

## Official Description

*"The Nightmare Krew braves the mysteries of the caldera. Let's see if they can piece this one together."*

## Angel Card and RP Warm-up

The angel card for the episode was Spontaneity, drawn by Will.

The roleplay warm-up question was "If your character was participating in this year's Olympics, which sport are they participating in?"
Haven

**Haven** is the small outer moon of the planet Glyth. Its surface is pockmarked and barren.

Though the moon is mostly lifeless, it does host an Illithid compound consisting of bubble-like structures interconnected by hallways.

## Locations

Notable locations on Haven are:

* Science lab
* Prison

## Characters

Notable characters associated with Haven are:

* The General
* First Officer Galvanax, captain of security for the science lab
* Second Officer Kavaron

## References

1. ↑ Verse 4, Episode 12. Smooth With Mine Enemy.
Treason and Murder Ever Kept

"Treason and Murder Ever Kept" is the seventeenth episode of Verse 1 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Cast

### Cast

William Champion
Dan Krackhardt
Kyle Knight
Hannah Minshew
Woody Minshew
Drew Nauden

## Official Description

*"The crew returns to the* Sweet Marie*. Now they must reconcile with the choices they have made and ponder the decisions yet to come."*

## Angel Card and RP Warm-up

The angel card for the episode was Gratitude, drawn by Kyle.

The roleplay warm-up questions for the episode were "What is your character's 'getting ready for bed' routine?" and "If your character was on a deserted island, what three items would your character bring with them?"

## Notes

"Treason and murder ever kept" is from Shakespeare's *Henry V*.
Courage to Make Love Known

"Courage to Make Love Known" is the ninth episode of the Verse 4 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Cast

### Cast

Jonathan Champion
William Champion
Dan Krackhardt
Kyle Knight
Hannah Minshew
Woody Minshew
Drew Nauden

## Official Description

*"Kallias returned to the company of the Nightmare Krew, and the Scion of Surtr awoke from its eonic slumber. It immediately chose violence, to which the Krew responded in kind. Now the Cradle lies in ruins, and its child destroyed, but another threat remains in the way of the Krew and Ash's soul..."*

## Characters & Locations

### Player Characters

* Ember of a Forgotten Fire
* Fim Fam Doodles
* Kallias Myr
* Leonidas Goldspear II
* Lilith La Fleur
* Ryujin Valtameri
* Thinker/Rek'Niht

### NPCs

* Cori
* KEVIN
* Kami

## Card Pulls and RP Warm-Ups

The tarot card for the episode was The World, drawn by Kyle.

The roleplay warm-up for the episode was "Name something your character admires about each of the other characters at the table."

## Notes

"Courage to make 's love known" is from Shakespeare's *Macbeth*.
Kazi

**Kazi** is a Tabaxi sand barge runner who operates in and around the Gleaming Wastes together with her brother Kurti.

Kazi uses a form of sign language to communicate. She has yellowish-tan fur with a subtle leopard print.

## Beginnings

At the Morran Outpost, Leonidas Goldspear II reserves a ride on Kazi and Kurti's sand barge to Kamden Mesa. During the journey, they are accosted by bandits attempting to steal Hugh's crate.

## Verse 1

The Nightmare Krew hires Kazi and Kurti to take them back across the Gleaming Wastes through the miasma to the Morran Outpost in search of Thelekas' tomb. On the way, they defend a griffon family from bandits and narrowly avoid annihilation by purple worms, losing the sand barge in the process.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Beginnings Part 1
2. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 7. Bargains and Baggage.
3. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 8. Just Deserts.
4. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 9. Seeds of Time.
The Red Knights

**The Red Knights** are a group of mercenaries in Cordia.

Members of the Red Knights include: Thorgos, Felix, Geet, and Hammond.

## Interactions with the Nightmare Krew

Before the events of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew, Ember of a Forgotten Fire had met the Red Knights in a pub near Neebu. The Knights hired Ember for a job then subsequently betrayed him and left him to die. Ember instead encountered Amber's lamp.
RP Warm-Ups

Roleplay warm-up questions, or "RP warm-ups", are questions or prompts given prior to gameplay which help the cast get into character. Each question is usually given by Hannah, and each cast member takes a turn answering the question as their respective character or characters. The questions also allow whoever is running the audio, usually Dan, to test the microphone levels.

Not all RP warmups have been done on-camera.

## RP Warm-Ups by Episode

### Other Episodes

For One Night in Garaheath: Part 1, the roleplay warm-up question was: "What is your character's end adventuring goal?"
Be Still Prepared for Death

"Be Still Prepared for Death" is the nineteenth episode of Verse 3 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Official Description

*"THE CARDS DID NOT LIE:*

*A SERPENT IS BOUND TO A WISH*

*A DRAGON-REGENT BARTERED FOR A SOUL*

*Now the Nightmare Krew stands on the precipice of darkness, as a lost friend returns to them from the great beyond..."*

## Tarot Card

The tarot card for the episode was The Magician, drawn by Will.

## RP Warmup

The roleplay warm-up question for the episode was: "How does your character take their coffee or tea?"

## Notes

"Be still prepared for death: and death or life shall thereby be the sweeter" is an idiom paraphrased from Shakespeare's *Measure for Measure*.
Cordia

**Cordia** is the realm from which several members of The Nightmare Krew hail, and where the adventuring party was originally formed. It is a large and diverse continent with varied terrain.

Cordia is home to several nations, including the Amber Cascades and the United Territories of Armania. Each nation is typically comprised of three main duchies.

## Territories in Cordia

### Amber Cascades

The Amber Cascades is a kingdom in central Cordia comprised of three duchies: The Grand Duchy of Revan, The Grand Duchy of Marvelhold, and The Duchy of the Verdant Expanse.

### United Territories of Armania

The United Territories of Armania, also called The Arm, is a nation in southern Cordia comprised of three main territories: Kamden Mesa, Neebu, and the Gleaming Wastes. The Seraphic Tear is located on the northern Armanian border.

### Jarldom of Borgen

The Jarldom of Borgen is a nation in northern Cordia containing the cities of Jarnheim, Vargrheim, and Svartr Holt.

### Confederate Republic of Godwin

The Confederate Republic of Godwin contains three duchies: the Duchy of Eisenland, the Duchy of Kynance, and the Duchy of Godwin.

### Redan

Redan is a large island nation located off the western coast of mainland Cordia. Locations within Redan are:

* Nath
* Crotanos
* Crim
* Eisenwald

A chain of small rocky islands in The Shattered Sea separate Redan from the mainland. The Spire Academy is located on one of these islands.

### Rurikin Kjarnarrik

* Thum Dural
* Shambala

## Surrounding Regions

### Island of Arn

The Island of Arn is located off the western coast of mainland Cordia. It is a hotbed of criminal activity.

### Shattered Archipelago

Located south of mainland Cordia is a large archipelago which contains the islands of Fidisilas, Olakkos, and Vimata.

### Leviathan's Spine

The Leviathan's Spine is a line of coral reefs off the eastern coast of Cordia.

### Aziri Oceans

To the west of Cordia are the Oceans of Aziri.

## Other Iterations

*This article is about Iteration IV. For other iterations, see Iteration V.*

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Session 0.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Verse 1, Episode 13. Our Doubts Are Traitors.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Verse 1, Episode 14. Delays Have Dangerous Ends.
4. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 9. Seeds of Time.
5. ↑ Verse 1, Episode 6. Post Doge World.
Sworn to Purpose

"Sworn to Purpose" is the fourteenth episode of Verse 3 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Official Description

*"The members of the Nightmare Krew each process the loss of their teammates in their own, twisted ways. This comes to a head when none of the remaining Krew can decide what to do with the body of Ash, slowly becoming inhabited by Vecna. After a spike in tension, the group reconciled over a breakfast meal and an inspiring song from the Krew's newest member, Fim Fam Doodles. Now, the rest of the week's travel remains until the Krew arrives at the Shattered Sphere to find what remains of the subjugated Goblin people left in the Ruby Tyrant's wake..."*

## Tarot Card

The tarot card for the episode was The Tower, drawn by Jon.

## RP Warmup

The roleplay warm-up question for the episode was: "Who would your character like to trade places with for one month?"

## Notes

"Treason and murder ever kept together, As two yoke-devils sworn to either's purpose" is from Shakespeare's *Henry V*. This line is also referenced in a previous episode title, Treason and Murder Ever Kept (1x17).
Frederick

**Frederick** ist eine Maus. Eines Tages wollte er in das Land seiner Vorfahren kommen, und erfahren, weshalb sie die Bananeninsel verlassen hatten. Der Grund wird ihn schnell klar: Die Katzen hatten Völkermord begangen.

Hier ist sein Artikel auf der Wichtel Wiki: https://die-wichtel.fandom.com/de/wiki/Frederick

Er versucht oft in die Wichtel-Comics von Konny zu gelangen. Es gelingt ihm selten.
Spirits From The Vasty Deep

"Spirits From the Vasty Deep" is the first episode of Verse 4 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Cast

### Cast

Dan Krackhardt
Kyle Knight
Hannah Minshew
Woody Minshew
Drew Nauden

## Official Description

*"As the camera pans back down we find ourselves with the Nightmare Krew once again. The last verse was one of liquidating tyranny and family found and lost. As the Lucid Dream speeds toward Bral, what do you suppose this verse will entail? Woe or Wonder? Victory or Defeat? Only one way to find out..."*

## Characters and Locations

### Player Characters

* Fim Fam Doodles
* Leonidas Goldspear II
* Lilith La Fleur
* Ryujin Valtameri

### NPCs

* Orryn
* Baron Tylo Vale (mentioned)

## RP Warmup

The roleplay warm-up question was: "What remains undone that your character has wanted to get done for years?"

## Notes

"Spirits from the vasty deep" is from Shakespeare's *Henry IV*.
Victory or Grave

"Victory or Grave" is the ninth episode of Verse 3 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Official Description

*"The Nightmare Krew scrambled their petty way through the markets and alleys of Braal, trading and preparing and upgrading. While that feeling of preparedness lies just out of reach, they have strengthened their position enough that they feel as ready as they'll ever be to head towards their destiny. Now they race towards the place in Doom Space where this all began, having reached through the Void to call the Great Wyrm to find them and bring this to an end..."*

## Tarot Card

The tarot card for the episode was The Chariot, drawn by Hannah.

## RP Warmup

The roleplay warm-up prompt was: "FMK: Raya-1, Gar-Gal-Onn, and Felix."

## Notes

"And either victory or else a grave" is from Shakespeare's *Henry VI*.
Undream'd Shores

"Undream'd Shores" is the first episode of Verse 2 of the Ballad of the Nightmare Krew.

## Official Description

*"Tonight, the Nightmare Krew reunite as they attend Mobiauxs most sought after Event. The Fete of Antiquity with Mobiauxs biggest mover and shakers. Let's see how big of a splash the Krew can make in this new city."*

## Notes

"To unpath'd waters, to undream'd shores" is from Shakespeare's *The Winter's Tale*. A previous episode, To Unpath'd Waters (1x10) references the same line.

This episode marks the first appearances of both PANTS and Bim Bam Doodles.