Tales from the Stinky Dragon C02 - Ep. 12.5 - Menace of Maschatten - Between the Tales
Jul 26, 2023
Stranded in a desert after a train wreck, the group scavenges wreckage and tests eerie magical finds. A flying carpet gets trialed while an orb and a message earring alter navigation plans. Mirage-like travelers vanish as a land shark and swarms of scorpions force a chaotic rescue. Players compare new level abilities, note-taking tricks, and the campaign’s noir horror inspirations.
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Train Wreck Suggests Possible Sabotage
- The party wakes in a desert after a train derailment with scorch marks suggesting sabotage.
- Gustavo describes two derailed cars, sand-obscured tracks heading south, and vultures circling as immediate survival cues.
Revisit New Abilities After Level Ups
- When leveling up, review gained subclass features and spells to expand options in play.
- Micah and others discuss new level-three abilities (e.g., assassin, spiritual weapon, form of the beast) and how they change tactics.
Matid's Astral Arms Transform Combat Reach
- Micah details Matid's Way of the Astral Self features like arms that deal force and let Wisdom substitute for Strength.
- He demonstrates the multi-arm dance and explains 10-minute duration and extended reach for unarmed strikes.