Anything Robert Jackson Bennett writes is an auto-buy from me, and even though I know to expect his typically stellar mix of action, characterization, and canny plotting, I’m always delightfully surprised by his ability to innovate within the fantasy genre. Previously in his Founders Trilogy, he managed to make computer and software engineering work in …

This is our sixth episode covering Jenn Lyon’s The House of Always in her A Chorus of Dragons Series. In this episode we read up to chapter 36 and determine that Vol Karoth is a real sex cop. Your hosts are Josh MacDougall (FourofFiveWits), Christina Ladd (christinaladd), and Steph Kingston (StephOKingston) and you can find …

Now that Miazu is safe from Rassler’s grasp, the party must now travel back to Kaori Shrine to report back to Mizuno Amari.  But first, they must travel south towards a fortress known as Satohira Keep.  Will their journey be a safe one?  Find out on this episode of T&C! Join us as our DM …

Our heroes solved all the circus based calamities so now they can get focused on their next problem – R’Oarc is missing. Well, most like we know where she it, since we know where The Jokester is hiding. So, like she is obviously with him. The adventure continues with Screech Echo (Mike Bachmann), Selene Von Esper …

There is an awful noise coming from the clown/ juggler war tent. Just going to leave it there. That is a sentence that has never been said before. Wish us luck. The adventure continues with Screech Echo (Mike Bachmann), Selene Von Esper (Jennifer Cheek), R’Oarc (Nika Howard), T’Chuck (Tim Lanning), and our Dungeon Master Michael DiMauro.  Don’t …

A perennial favorite meme in my household—now used as a shorthand in many gift-giving situations—is “I never understood the owls.” Reading The Parliament by Aimee Pokwatka is another perfect application of the meme, since who could ever really understand the sudden appearance of thousands of murderous owls? Yep, owls. The ancient symbols of wisdom that …

One of my favorite things going on right now is sequel books that are better than the first one. I don’t think it’s fair to call it a trend per say, maybe I’m just lucky in my choices or maybe there is some other reason. But whatever the cause for it, 2023 was a year …

This is our fifth episode covering Jenn Lyon’s The House of Always in her A Chorus of Dragons Series. In this episode we read up to chapter 30 and determine that House D’Mon is at it again. Your hosts are Josh MacDougall (FourofFiveWits), Christina Ladd (christinaladd), and Steph Kingston (StephOKingston) and you can find us …

The party began their interrogation of Rassler Payne, but midway through it, they began feeling off.  Is Rassler truly speaking with the God of Pride?  Or has he completely lost his marbles?  Find out on this episode of T&C! Join us as our DM Rhyan (HaphazardDM) tries to kill our beloved characters – Stella Bogenheim …

Somehow we’ve returned from that land of winter but find ourselves surrounded by a circus fire. Can we pull it together to bring harmony to this traveling band of merrymakers?! Well, we better since they are our ride to the Farhold. The adventure continues with Screech Echo (Mike Bachmann), Selene Von Esper (Jennifer Cheek), R’Oarc (Nika …