Through the Balcony

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. Borrtex.com

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. Borrtex.com

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. Borrtex.com;

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

Episode 23: Warrick Bramble

The situation in the Amastacian Isles is not great for the adventurers from Kell.  Absinthe Artemesia, the Hero of Breezebay, is a captive of Warrick Bramble and on their way to hidden lair, where Bitsy lays hidden after stowing away on the outside of his ship.  The rest of 2.4.1 Drinks trail behind in a ship of the Halderian fleet, far enough to stay out of sight, but hoping that they are close enough to rescue Absinthe before they are taken away on the Kraken's Bounty.  There isn't much time before that meeting, whatever it is, happens...
 
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Spacial Harvest" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Long Note Two" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Cicle DR Valga" by Blue Dot Sessions , Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"City of Lonely Ghosts" by Sergey Cheremisinov, Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;

Tales of Alia: Debut of the Cleanup Crew

Welcome to the first one shot episode set within the world of Alia.  With enough of our crew gone on vacation we decided that instead of canceling our already delayed session we opted to run a quick game for you and even brought in a guest player!  We're calling these little offshoot episodes the Tales of Alia.  This one takes place about a month and a half after the conclusion of the revolution of the Circle of the Forgotten, set on the Isle of Dalcerra and deals with a few of the odds and ends left behind by a particular adventuring party.  So we start at the Last Light Tavern as Biff Piff, Ripjaw Thunderface, Jack, and Hendrix Mercury respond to a summons on a job board.  (And that's never gone wrong for anyone.)
 
Music in this episode is:"Angevin" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Sense of Music" by Borrtex, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International; Borrtex.com

Episode 22: Festival of Summer’s End

2.4.1 Drinks has made it to Halder to continue to aid Absinthe in their pursuit of Warrick Bramble.  While the intitial landing and meeting with the royal family, who had originally sent out the call for help, was a bit more dramatic it was fruitful and allowed the party to come up with a plan to try and draw the attention of the pirates.  If nothing else they might learn something.  So the day of the festival dawns, and preparations for the evening's concert begin.
 
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Halfling Festival" by Tabletop Audio , Creative Commons"Long Note Two" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Maroon" by Misha Dioxin , Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Grave Blow" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Curtains Are Always Drawn" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Now You Are Here" by Sergey Cheremisinov, Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;

Episode 21: The Crown of Halder

2.4.1 Drinks arrived in Halder fully expecting some kind of surprise to greet them.  They were not however prepared for the most awkward family reunion of all time.  Now they are faced with dealing with that as they try to complete the task they came to the city for in the first place: planning for how to deal with Warrick Bramble and the Kraken's Bounty.
 
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Emerald" by Misha Dioxin, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Parting" by Alex Mason and The Minor Emotion, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Kizzy's Music Box" by Adam Gietz;"I Will Not Return" by Alex Mason and The Minor Emotion, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"December" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

Episode 20: Stormy Seas

The first order of business had been to find a ship to get them to their destination and the obvious choice for 2.4.1 Drinks was the Stormbreaker.  While she loaded up with goods, the gang scattered throughout Drandiir to get some last minute supplies before heading out to sea.  The voyage started peaceful enough, but as any good adventurer knows, that doesn't mean it will stay that way.
Wilderness Survival Guide by AeronDrake
Herbalism Kit Mechanics by ShylocV 
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Cloudburst" Kai Engel , Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"We Got Trouble" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Don't Lie To Inner Child" Sergey Cheremisinov , Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Our Home" by Borrtex, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Modum" by Kai Engel , Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;

Episode 19: Sigils and Sojourns

With the party's end of the deal with the Night Lotus complete, it now fell to her to carry out hers.  Left to their own devices, 2.4.1. Drinks spent one more night in the city - because what harm could come from that - before taking another step forward, towards their ultimate goal of the city of Halder.
 
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Long Note Two" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"We Got Trouble" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Desire" by Borrtex, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"When You Leave" by Sergey Cheremisinov , Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Changing" by Borrtex, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International

Episode 18: The Precursor Ruins

 2.4.1. Drinks (and Bitsy) have returned to Jarmaulk to meet up with their old associate Abal Bahri.  Having struck a deal to gain access to a teleportation sigil to the faraway city of Drandiir, it was time to take care of their end of the deal.  Heading into the ruins beneath Jarmaulk, where once they had dealt with the spirits of Svanith and Gbranth, they are now tasked with defeating a guardian protecting even deeper parts of the ruins, full of secrets not seen for untold years.
 
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Machinery" by Kai Engel, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Hot Pursuit" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Long Note Two" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"Wastelands" by Sergey Cheremisinov, Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Wondering" by Borrtex, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International. Borrtex.com;

Episode 17: Hall of the Night Lotus

Having made the decision to answer the call for aid from the distant Isle of Halder, 2.4.1 Drinks (and Bitsy) headed back to Jarmaulk to seek help where they had resources and allies at their disposal. Leaving Thorn to investigate events in the North, the pary took up upon The Grey Lady once more.  Taking time after the past several weeks to relax, the party met up with old friends, ultimately finding one willing to help them on their journey.
 
Music in this episode is:"Teller of Tales" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"It all Begins Here" by Borrtex, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International"Five Armies" by Kevin MacLeod, Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License;"The Talons of Adventure, the Antlers of Romance" by Doctor Turtle, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Prelude - Bells in Heavy Clouds" by Kevin MacLeod, Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International;"Sense of Music" by Borrtex, Licensed under Creative Commons: Attibution-NonCommercial 4.0 International. Borrtex.com