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The Fiend and the Mage | The Queen's Blades, Part the Third | Tales of the Valiant Actual Play

The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Sep 8

The Queen's Blades have been lured off guard by a decoy. Can they fight their way back to the regent before it's too late?
#eberron #talesofthevaliant #ttrpg
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Flamekeep | The Queen's Blades, Part the First | Tales of the Valiant Actual Play

The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Aug 25

Join us as we embark on a new adventure with the 1st part of The Queen's Blades! Buckles will be smashed!
#eberron #talesofthevaliant #ttrpg
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What is the Queen's Blades?

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The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Aug 22

While Blades and Banners takes a break, we hope you'll enjoy The Queen's Blades, a swashbuckling romance set in the nation of Thrane!
#eberron #talesofthevaliant #ttrpg
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The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Aug 19

We may be taking a break from Blades and Banners, but that doesn't mean we don't have tales to tell (that include the word blades): The Queen's Blades, a swashbuckling Tale from the Laughing Tree, coming soon!
#eberron #ttrpg
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Queen's Blades Trailer

Copious Consultations | Blades & Banners Chapter 37 | Tales of the Valiant Actual Play

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The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Aug 11

The Crew sets a new course as the Coral Fang Principality prepares for open conflict! Stay to the end for a teaser of what's coming next!
#eberron #talesofthevaliant #ttrpg
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Clouds Gather | Blades & Banners Chapter 36 | Tales of the Valiant Actual Play

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The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Aug 4

A provocative killing, the taking of a major prize, and the recovery of a potent artifact cone together to force serious decisions by the Crew.
#talesofthevaliant #eberron #ttrpg
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A Little Burlgary | Blades & Banners Chapter 35 | Tales of the Valiant Actual Play

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The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Jul 28

The Crew prepares to head back to Seventh, but plans a little mischief on their way out of Veil. #talesofthevaliant #eberron #ttrpg
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The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Jul 28

We at the Laughing Tree apologize for the slight delay. There was a pixie in the modem. It has now been pacified with sweets, and this week's episode will be live at noon Central time.
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The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Jul 18

Tolkien

Christopher R. Rice - The Raven Maniac @ravensnpennies.com · Jul 18

Marcus Aurelius.

Show No Quarter | Blades & Banners Chapter 33 | Tales of the Valiant Actual Play

The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Jul 7

A perfectly set ambush is sprung and battle begins!
#eberron #talesofthevaliant #ttrpg
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Bribery and Beverages | Blades & Banners Chapter 29 | Tales of the Valiant Actual Play

The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Jun 9

There's a rival ship in port, and Crew wants to know exactly what it's up to.
#eberron #talesofthevaliant #ttrpg
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Guests for Dinner | Blades & Banners Chapter 28 | Tales of the Valiant Actual Play

The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Jun 2

The Crew returns to Veil with the artifact, ready to enjoy another round of perfectly normal hospitality from Lord Kaelis.
#eberron #talesofthevaliant #ttrpg
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Peril and Pursuit | Blades & Banners Chapter 27 | Tales of the Valiant Actual Play

The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · May 26

Having retrieved an ancient artifact, the crew must make their way back to Veil. I'm sure it will be fine.
#eberron #ttrpg #talesofthevaliant
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An Ancient Sorrow | Blades & Banners Chapter 26 | Tales of the Valiant Actual Play

The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · May 19

We're back! The Crew of the Traveller's Gift venture into an ancient crypt in search of a valuable artifact.
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I Made a DnD Combat System & I CAN'T Play Without it

The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · May 12

Ahoy all. Real life struck hard at my house today. Everyone is ok, but I did not get an opportunity to edit a video. So you will have to excuse us for a week as we won't have an episode for you tomorrow, and we'll return the following Monday to see what's in the Cairn. Thanks for rolling with us.

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The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · May 10

New combat ideas, you say?
#ttrpg
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The Loins of Communication

The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · May 6

Finnian has a very distinct method of diplomacy.
#ttrpg
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Among the Tombs | Blades & Banners Chapter 25 | Tales of the Valiant Actual Play

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The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · May 5

The Crew must unravel an ancient mystery to fulfill their promise to Lord Kaelis. Check it out on YouTube and Spotify!
#eberron #ttrpg #talesofthevaliant
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A Friend in Need | Blades & Banners Chapter 24 | Tales of the Valiant Actual Play

The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Apr 29

The Crew faces a fearsome beast who may not be exactly what it seems!
#ttrpg #eberron #talesofthevaliant
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Dragons: Friend or Foe? | Ship's Log 9 | Tales of the Valiant Actual Play

The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Apr 26

In honor of #MonsterWeek, dracophiles, Casey and Philip talk about their competing visions of dragons and the challenge of using them well in a game before getting to viewer questions. #ttrpg #eberron
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A Sealord's Favor | Blades & Banners Chapter 23 | Tales of the Valiant Actual Play

The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Apr 21

We're back! A new episode of Blades and Banners is in the wild!
#eberron #ttrpg #talesofthevaliant
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The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Apr 14

Blades and Banners is taking a week off as our recording schedule was disrupted by illness. We'll be back next week!
#eberron #ttrpg #talesofthevaliant

Reckless Grace | Blades & Banners Chapter 22 | Tales of the Valiant Actual Play

The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Apr 7

This week, our scattered Crew must pull together to save their ship, and their lives!
Check it out on Spotify and YouTube!
#eberron #ttrpg #talesofthevaliant
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The Laughing Tree @laughingtreeinn.bsky.social · Apr 6

Eric rocked a pickup game using City of Mist for Eberron. Great way to wrap up my Gamer Nation Con fun!