Through the Balcony

Episode 37: Dead on the Water

After returning to Khadena, the task assigned to them by the High Priestess now completed, 2.4.1. Drinks (And Bitsy(And Xani)) now turn their attention to following the Champion of Selanna as she makes her way to Farglenn in response to a summons from the Captain of the guard there indicating troubles in the nearby mines.  Trouble enough to require a Champion's aid.
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, Incompetech;
"Sea Night" by Sergey Cherimisinov, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International, Free Music Archives;
"Docks District" by Tabletop Audio, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International, TableTopAudio.com;
"Long Note One" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, Incompetech;
"Devestartion and Revenge" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, Incompetech;
"Misery" by Damiano Baldoni, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International, Free Music Archives;
 

Episode -1: The Heart of Akkenia

The work of the past months have come to fruition: The tombs, the amulets, and the symbols.  All of them are about to come together as 2.4.1. Drinks (and Bitsy) prepare to accompany Rastin deep into the ruins and beyond the door he has never been able to open.  All in the hopes that he can make right the wrong that happened on his watch fourteen years before and restore Princess Amaya from her curse.  All the pieces are in place and the time is nigh.
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, Incompetech;
"Choice" by Borrtex, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International, Free Music Archive;
"Terminal" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, Incompetech;

Episode -2: The Shattered Tomb

After a battle against the demons that lurked hungrily in the abandoned goblin city beneath the Teeth of Akkenia, the party decided to take a quick rest before continuing on their way deeper into the mountain towards Bereteth's Tomb, and hopefully the clue that Rastin sent them here to find.
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, Incompetech;
"January" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International, Free Music Archive;

Episode -3: Stryx and Stones

In this week's throwback episode we see 2.4.1. Drinks continue on their mission to gain access to the tomb of the third, and final, eternal King Bereteth.  According to Rastin the tomb lies somewhere beneath the Aarakocran city of Broken Aerie.  Hoping that by speaking with the leader of an incoming trade caravan from the mountain-bound city they can gain passage there, the group readies themselves to head out to meet them.
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, Incompetech;
"Idea" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International, Free Music Archive;

Episode -4: The Grey Lady

Welcometo the throwback episodes (finally)!  In the first ever recorded episode of Through the Balcony, our still fairly new party of adventurers prepare to go to Cajas in search of a way to find the tomb of the third, and final, Eternal King of Akkenia.  First there is a little bit of business to take care of in Jarmaulk before they get underway.
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, Incompetech;
 "Hope" by Borrtex, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International, Free Music Archive;

Episode 36: A Cavern Full of Rocks

Having now completed their task of delivering the letter to Selanna's Champion Pelannia, they learned that there was trouble stirring in another part of Cairith.  After a late night meeting the Selanna herself, Kizzy had been charged to prove herself to the solemn goddess and agreed to aid her Champion as best she could.  As the morning dawns she asks the rest of 2.4.1 Drinks (And Bitsy and Xanithia) if they are willing to help her as well...
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, Incompetech;
"Wasteland" by Sergey Cherimisinov, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International, Free Music Archives;
"Sleepwalker IV" by Sergey Cherimisinov, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International, Free Music Archives;
"Cloudburst" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International, Free Music Archives;
"Medival Town" by Tabletop Audio, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International, TableTopAudio.com;
"Long Note Two" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License, Incompetech;
"Realization" by Borrtex, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International, Free Music Archive;

Episode 35: The Frozen Bones of Freygarde

The Bastion of Souls was a place that few dared to venture near, let alone into.  Only the followers of Selanna seemed willing to do so.  However, it seemed that 2.4.1. Drinks would have to do the same if they were to make good on their deal with High Priestess Adonna.  The city was a ghost along the coastline, hollow and empty and cloaked in a cold glow from the mist that eternally shrouded them.  Soon the group found themselves on those haunted streets, haunted by spectres of the past and something else among the broken stones.
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Disembodied Spirits" by Tabletop Audio, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Misery" by Damiano Baldoni, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Lucerna" by Sergey Cherimisinov, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Past the Edge" by , Kevin Macleod, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Paranoia" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Mist and Clouds" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;

Episode 34: Whitetree’s Legacy

After the excitement in the woods outside of Port Erris, the party finds rest for the night now joined by the lone survivor of the attempted ambush.  In Port Erris there were answers waiting for Thyme and the others in the halls of the God Doyma, and farther down the road was the Bastion of Souls...
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"The Slaughtered Ox" by Tabletop Audio, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Medieval Town" by Tabletop Audio, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Snowfall Intro" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Machinery" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Long Note Two" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"City of Lonely Ghosts" by Sergey Cheremisinov, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;

Announcements: Hiatus (Hiati?) Past and Future

Hello, I have some announcements for you to cover the last month and more and talk about what's coming down the road.  For those of you who are listening it should be quick, for those that would prefer to read I have that for you too!"First and foremost thank you all for tuning in to this little announcement.  I just wanted to take a quick chance to explain what all has been going on behind the scenes because there’s more than I feel can be properly covered in my usual introductory blurbs.  Don’t get too excited.  It’s nothing risqué or dramatic.  No inter-party conflict or anything like that.  Over the past couple months I’ve alluded a couple of times to some events coming up in the future.  Well, one of those events was that Andrea and I were moving to a new house. At the outset I had a solid plan.  A workable plan.  One that had a minimum of impact on our schedule and the podcast as a whole.  Of course, we all live in the real world and while I may have planned for a perfect transition from one home to another, where after a few days I’d be ready to face the world… that isn’t quite how it ultimately played out.  Don’t take that the wrong way, though.  Everything went well, we stayed with family for a while there, but we’re moved into our new house and settling in nicely.  It just through me for a loop and unfortunately Through the Balcony had to take a backseat for a little bit.So that’s part one.Part two is what comes next, and is ultimately behind part one in the first place.  My lovely wife and I are expecting another child in the near future meaning that one, we’ll need to come up with a character for her to go along with Jenkins, and two, we’re going to be in no place to play D&D for a little bit.  Now, while the last hiatus caught me off guard and what I’d thought might be a week or two delay expanded well beyond that, this is something I have a plan for.Back when all of this started we had four sessions we recorded at the tail end of the first arc in Jarmaulk and the Akken dessert.  The first wasn’t ever even supposed to be a podcast episode, it was literally done because Dan and Tim were playing remotely and with me knowing Dan was going to be late I thought I’d just record it for him so he could hear what he missed.  What followed were three sessions where we actually started seriously contemplating what is now a reality where I had even less idea what I was doing than I do now.  They are rough and raw, but are in my opinion still great sessions.  It’s, sadly, not the whole arc but it should be a fun listen regardless and definitely touches on a few things that are still mentioned to this day.  So we’ll be releasing those for a couple of months while we adjust to a new little one under our new roof.  We’ll probably go to a three week release after that for a while and after that, only God knows.What I do know is that I am loving being able to tell and share this story.  So however that plays out, that’s what I want to do.  So, that’s what’s been going on in our neck of the woods.  Lots going on, but al of it pretty good if a little bit crazy.  We will resume episodes on Monday and release them as we make them up until the break.  Thank you all for tuning in, and thank you for listening.  Now that we’re all on the same page I will leave you to enjoy your weekend."

Episode 33: Into the Snowbound Woods

The adventurers from now distant Kell spend some time getting better acquainted with a few members of the Pack before their meeting with High Priestess Adonna.  After accepting a simple task from her, the party heads south deeper into Cairith and directly into an oncoming storm as they pressed on towards their goal.
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Breath of Death Part 1" by Sergey Cheremisinov, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Here Comes Trouble" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"North" by Sergey Cheremisinov, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

Episode 32: Cloak, Veil, and Shroud

The divided party makes their way towards Cairith: Kizzy meeting with the man that raised her, Grenden Beardripper and setting them up travel with a member of one of the Packs of Kentha; Thyme visiting his parent's grave with his old guardian Orlessa Ardenveil, Champion of Selanna.  Seeking guidance and answers as they head that way, the goal of Cairith is soon in sight.
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Peaceful Mind" by Borrtex, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"The Slaughtered Ox" by Tabletop Audio, Licensed under Creative Commons;"Lochley_Fells" by Blue Dot Sessions , Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Long Note Two" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Parting" by Alex Mason and the Minor Emotions, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Interlude - In Anxious Shadows" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Shadowlands 1 - Horizon" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"56 - Medieval Town" by Tabletop Audio, Licensed under Creative Commons;"January" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

Episode 31: Broken Visions

So, once again we come to an episode where something went horribly, terribly wrong.  This time we succeeded in pushing the record button, at least, but we had a faulty cable in the setup that made the audio... rough, to say the least.  So we got together and did another recap similar to the one we did at the end of the last arc so that you can at least get the gist of what happened.  However, if any of you want to listen to the uncut, super rough, hardly edited, version of that we managed to record we have a link for it here.  We cover everything that happened in the recap, but if you want specifics or to hear some of our goofs feel free to check it out.  Good luck.
So, without further ado, listen to us recap as 2.4.1 Drinks makes use of their time as they wait to get a teleportation sigil to Dalcenna, Thyme heads off on a personal mission, and Xanithia hunts for more of the mysterious crystals that had shown her her first vision.
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Ability" by Borrtex , Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

Episode 30: Heartfelt Questions

Making good on their efforts to help Abal had earned 2.4.1. Drinks and their new companion Xanithia the chance to revisit the ruins beneath Jarmaulk.  First in hopes of giving Xani a chance to see some of the kinds of magic they had been dealing with, since she appeared to be studying it as well, and to see if they could uncover anything more. 
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Heroic Age" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Wastelands" by Sergey Cheremisinov , Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Wondering" by Borrtex, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Cursed House" by Sergey Cheremisinov, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Soli" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

Episode 29: Friends

Knowing that the time to meet with Olek's old childhood friend Shivan is drawing nearer, 2.4.1 Drinks, Bitsy, and Xanithia, make a plan to cover Olek while that meeting takes place, just in case she decides to put him in danger.  Even prepared as they were, it turns out that she still had some tricks up her sleeves that can catch them off guard, including a familiar set of claws. 
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Together In The Empty" by Dexter Britain , Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Cursed House" by Sergey Cheremisinov , Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Mystic Force" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Ossuary 6" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Sleepwalker III" by Sergey Cheremisinov, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

Episode 28: The Past Can Stab You

After arriving in their second home in Jarmaulk, the members of 2.4.1. Drinks (And Bitsy), now joined by the blue-haired, elven sorceress, Xanithia Moonsnow, look into a very nearly deadly incident that took place while they were away.  They called on all of their resources, new and old, to solve the problem.  First, however, Olek had to answer a challenge to prove himself and hopefully not die trying.
 
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Find Them" by Alexander Nakarada @ SerpentSound Studios , Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Mindship" by Sergey Cheremisinov, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Long Note Two" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Cursed House" by Sergey Cheremisinov, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Invernen" by Blue Dot Sessions, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

Episode 27: The Dragon’s Majesty

After the incredible events that took place in the Radiant Shrine the adventurers from 2.4.1 Drinks are ready to take the next step in their journey and, once again, return to Jarmaulk.  Becoming something of a second home for many of them they plan to recuperate and plan their path towards the distant northern continent of Cairith.  To get there they have agreed to take up aboard the airship stolen from Port Meraden by the woman with a vendetta against Absinthe's bloodline.  So they set off towards a familar horizon, and a new, as of yet unknown, ally.
 
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Late Mornings" by Dexter Britain, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Marked" by Alexander Nakarada, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Only" by Alex Mason and the Minor Emotion, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Written in Ink" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

Episode 0.2: Echoes of the Past

Once again we find ourselves at a break between chapters.  As we wind down and the echoes of the past die off, there is one more voice that speaks out with knowledge of countless ages past.
This episode summarizes the events of the Echoes of the Past arc from the perspective of the dragonborn warlock Toraia's patron, Shiadorin.  For new listeners this might be a good point to hop in before we launch the next chapter, The Old Gods' Legacy.  With the other Episode Zeroes it should allow for new listeners to hop in if they don't want to wade through earlier chapters right away.
Stay tuned next week for an announcement regarding some changes to the update schedule coming later in November.
 
Music in this episode is:"Excidentis Foliae" by Damiano Baldoni, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Spellbound Hell" by Damiano Baldoni, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Rainfall Serenade" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Embracing the Sunrise" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

Episode 26: The Path Forward

After the dramatic and powerful events in the Radiant Shrine below Halder it is time to take part in an event even more important: Olek's Birthday.  With all immediate peril behind, it is time to start looking forward towards the future and where 2.4.1 Drinks wants to go.  Unfortunately the man in charge or our audio never clicked record so in lieu of the full episode please join us as we sit around on comfortable couches and discuss the events of Episode 15.
 
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Peaceful Mind" by Borrtex, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

Episode 25: Glory

The battle with the pirate scourge is over at last, at least here on the Isle of Halder. The adventurers having returned now present themselves victorious before the crown of the kingdom to claim their rewards.  As has been the theme of this particular voyage not all is as it seems and soon the truth of the situations rears its five ugly heads.
 
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"75- Docks" by Tabletop Audio, Creative Commons;"Long Note Two" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Fragments" by Cold Noise, Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Far From Home PON VII" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Sulver Music Boxes" by Adam Gietz;"Ascent" by Jon Luc Hefferman, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Long Note Four" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Run" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Sleepwalker II" by Sergey Chermisinov, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Escape" by Sergey Chermisinov, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Courage" by Borrtex, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

Episode 24: Of Shadows and Shipwrecks

The journey to Halder and the encounters with pirates have certainly been an adventure, worthy of being told by the great bard Abstinthe Artemesia.  That story can only be told, however, if they, and the rest of you, can survive the inevitable battle with Warrick Bramble and the hooded figures that seem to take his commands.  The battle is upon you and it will either be the end of a chapter, or the story. 
 
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Mystic Force" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"I Will Not Return" by Alex Mason and the Minor Emotion, Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Dungeon I" by Tabletop Audio, Licensed under Creative Commons;"July" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International