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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 3h

This is a reminder that D&D is about co-storytelling, over-planning can have DMs controlling the narrative too much!

Dice Legenz @dicelegenz.bsky.social · 13h

Great Dungeon Mastering advice from @causticphoenix.bsky.social

#dnd

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🧙Dungeon Master Prep v Cats🐱 #shorts #dnd #podcast #dungeonmaster #dungeonsanddragons

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The Fourth Age | Book Three @calltoadventure.bsky.social · 1d

WE ARE LIVE WITH OUR PREMIERE!

The armies of the Dark Tree are on the move. Middle-earth will fall. And all that stands between the Reunited Kingdom and its ruin is a fellowship of six. But in the face of such shadow, is hope enough...?

WATCH HERE: twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject

See you in chat!

Aerlind, a tall and handsome Elf with warm-toned, fair skin. He has deep black, straight hair that cascades down his back in a gentle wave, tied back with braids. He has monolid, warm amber eyes. He wears smart, finely made elven robes and leather armour in shades of sea blues and greens. A bow is slung over his shoulder, and in his hand he carries a golden astrolabe. He stands against a wide and warm coastline.

In front of him are the words “The Fourth Age: Book Three” and “Chapter One: What May Be Preserved.”

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

That's the good life

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

💙💙💙

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

It really is such a beautiful piece and captures the energy of our story so well

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

Sometimes my brain arranges words in the right order!

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you!

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

"Fill your brain with creativity and leave the rules for the books"

Dice Legenz @dicelegenz.bsky.social · 2d

All Dungeon Masters need to hear this advice, especially new ones. Thanks @causticphoenix.bsky.social ! #dnd

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🤔What if You Don't Know All the D&D Rules🐲 #shorts #podcast #dungeonmaster #dnd

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Dice Legenz @dicelegenz.bsky.social · 2d

All Dungeon Masters need to hear this advice, especially new ones. Thanks @causticphoenix.bsky.social ! #dnd

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🤔What if You Don't Know All the D&D Rules🐲 #shorts #podcast #dungeonmaster #dnd

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

😊 it's crazy that it's our final season!

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 2d

THE END IS COMING

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 3d

The praises I could sing about you playing Chicory are so many. You pulled together this talented crew, and as producer and player you do so much amazingly in both roles. I adore you a million times over!

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 3d

@critbard.com as Iairen brings such a beautiful gentleness and heart that will be missed when this story ends!

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 3d

YES a million times for more @blackgirlmage.bsky.social as Mistiel. Gimme more!!

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 3d

Jasper always does drama SO well. I love how he and @edwardspence.bsky.social weave in his story!

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 8d

Cal and Nicolas - a duo from the mud that I can't wait for you all to meet! The countdown begins!

Unbalanced Encounters @uepodca.st · 8d

#TM4 Meet Cal of Ironwater (@causticphoenix.bsky.social)

Cal knows 3 things: misery, moose, and mud. A full-time stablehand from the age of 16, she wants nothing more than a little trickle-down wealth. That, or a good night's sleep.

She's a Nature Cleric with a big hammer and a little griffin.

A simple character sheet for Cal (of) Ironwater, which reads:
Level 3 Nature Domain Cleric
STR 14 DEX 14 CON 13 / INT 10 WIS 16 CHA 8
Background: Outcast
Heritage: Wildlands
Lineage: Human
Armor Class: 16
Her character portrait depicts a young woman with tanned skin and ankle-length auburn braids. She is leaning nonchalantly against a giant sledge hammer and wears a simple blue-and-brown stablehand outfit over a chainmail shirt.

Above her hovers Nicholas, a tiny griffin — half woodpecker and half house cat.

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 8d

Aerlind's story was the perfect addition and @estelofimladris.bsky.social is immensely talented!

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 8d

The way our characters interact just make me so happy! I can't wait to return and role-play with you again!!

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 9d

Ed, you are too kind and I cannot stress how amazing of an experience this has been. You are a masterclass in storytelling!

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Edward Spence | Attending PAX U @edwardspence.bsky.social · 9d

As we approach our final season, I will have plenty to say about our cast. And first up is Bec.

What @causticphoenix.bsky.social has built with Eona is extraordinary; a uniquely human tale in Tolkien's Middle-earth. When Bec sent me her backstory, I wept.

By tale's end, I've no doubt I will again.

The Fourth Age | Book Three @calltoadventure.bsky.social · 9d

The road goes ever on. And it is coming to an end...

Eona (@causticphoenix.bsky.social) is far from home. And as the forces of The Dark Tree spread westwards, all she holds dear stands on a precipice. Side by side with friends and old foes alike, can she triumph? Or will she lose everything...?

A woman with tanned features, a stern jawline and long black braided hair, intertwined with golden scales. She carries a large gleaming sword and a heavy shield displaying two stylised dragons. She wears brown leather armour and steel pauldrons with fur lining, while a heavy green cloak drapes from her shoulders, and a pan flute hangs from her belt on red thread. She stands against a burning building, ash and smoke floating all around her.

In front of her are the words “The Fourth Age: Book Three” and “Bec Godsey is Eona.”

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 9d

This story has been so lovely and exciting. Truly, it has been such a delight to play where @edwardspence.bsky.social is leading the table. Don't miss our ending!

The Fourth Age | Book Three @calltoadventure.bsky.social · 9d

The road goes ever on. And it is coming to an end...

Eona (@causticphoenix.bsky.social) is far from home. And as the forces of The Dark Tree spread westwards, all she holds dear stands on a precipice. Side by side with friends and old foes alike, can she triumph? Or will she lose everything...?

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The Fourth Age | Book Three @calltoadventure.bsky.social · 13d

"So we come to it in the end..."

The Fourth Age concludes, October 7th.

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 13d

I'm not ready for the end 😭😭😭

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 20d

No promises that I won't cry

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Caustic Phoenix @causticphoenix.bsky.social · 22d

Can't wait can't wait can't wait STARTING NOW

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