Season 1 episodes - hoard of the dragon queen
Live Play episodes are noted LP. Behind the Curtain episodes are noted BTC.
026 lp: what kind of day has it been?
December 28, 2020
Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide, Lapis, and Mira (guest player Susan Riley) fight to stay alive as, unbeknownst to them, Yera clings to life. A dispute over Nesrin’s newfound friend puts the party at odds and one of the Hillgarden crew discovers that their connection to these events may be more than just a case of being in the wrong place at the right time.
Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide, Lapis, and Mira (guest player Susan Riley) fight to stay alive as, unbeknownst to them, Yera clings to life. A dispute over Nesrin’s newfound friend puts the party at odds and one of the Hillgarden crew discovers that their connection to these events may be more than just a case of being in the wrong place at the right time.
025 lp: there were never such devoted...
December 21, 2020
Mira Oberron (guest player Susan Riley), Ally, Eula, Jaide, and Lapis are hopelessly outnumbered and must marshal their strength to keep their sisters (Nesrin and Yera) and themselves alive. Depending on their choices (and the roll of the dice), our "heroes" may gain a valuable ally, make their most dangerous enemy yet, or both.
Mira Oberron (guest player Susan Riley), Ally, Eula, Jaide, and Lapis are hopelessly outnumbered and must marshal their strength to keep their sisters (Nesrin and Yera) and themselves alive. Depending on their choices (and the roll of the dice), our "heroes" may gain a valuable ally, make their most dangerous enemy yet, or both.
024 BTC: why we tell the story #2
December 14, 2020
The conclusion of the first round table discussion where DM Jerome sits down with Dungeon Masters from across the community who offer advice and encouragement to anyone considering running a game. The table covers a wide range of topics including, “DM/player communication”, “preparing a session”, and “what makes the Dungeon Master anxious”.
The conclusion of the first round table discussion where DM Jerome sits down with Dungeon Masters from across the community who offer advice and encouragement to anyone considering running a game. The table covers a wide range of topics including, “DM/player communication”, “preparing a session”, and “what makes the Dungeon Master anxious”.
023 lp: I Burn. i pine. i perish.
December 7, 2020
Ally, Eula, Jaide, Lapis, and Mira (Guest player Susan Riley) create their own version of the burning man, Nesrin is moved to give a mother’s love to a dangerous baby, and the party chooses to make its stand against Langdedrosa Cyanwrath – despite the deadly risks.
Ally, Eula, Jaide, Lapis, and Mira (Guest player Susan Riley) create their own version of the burning man, Nesrin is moved to give a mother’s love to a dangerous baby, and the party chooses to make its stand against Langdedrosa Cyanwrath – despite the deadly risks.
022 lp: Six characters in search of a sibling
November 23, 2020
Ally, Eula, Jaide, Lapis, and Mira (Guest player Susan Riley) continue to make their way through the cult’s hatchery on the hunt for Nesrin Kalisole and Yera Oberron. While still captive to the Cult of the Dragon, Yera and Nesrin discover that they may share a “blood” connection.
Ally, Eula, Jaide, Lapis, and Mira (Guest player Susan Riley) continue to make their way through the cult’s hatchery on the hunt for Nesrin Kalisole and Yera Oberron. While still captive to the Cult of the Dragon, Yera and Nesrin discover that they may share a “blood” connection.
021 lp: fun(guys) and dolls
November 9, 2020
In their attempt to rescue their sisters, Ally, Eula, Jaide, Lapis, and Mira (Guest player Susan Riley) find themselves in a funny face-off with fungi that are no laughing matter. Nesrin makes contact with Mira’s sister, Yera, who though wounded is alive, well, and captive to the cult. Desperate to keep what she knows guarded, Nesrin’s ability to play chicken is put to a deadly test.
In their attempt to rescue their sisters, Ally, Eula, Jaide, Lapis, and Mira (Guest player Susan Riley) find themselves in a funny face-off with fungi that are no laughing matter. Nesrin makes contact with Mira’s sister, Yera, who though wounded is alive, well, and captive to the cult. Desperate to keep what she knows guarded, Nesrin’s ability to play chicken is put to a deadly test.
020 btc: why we tell the story
November 2, 2020
Part 1 of this ongoing series where our DM (and host) Jerome sits down with Dungeon Masters from across the community in an effort to encourage you to get behind the screen. The table covers a wide range of topics including, “The Rule of Cool” and “So, you’ve decided to try your hand at dungeon mastering, now what?”
Part 1 of this ongoing series where our DM (and host) Jerome sits down with Dungeon Masters from across the community in an effort to encourage you to get behind the screen. The table covers a wide range of topics including, “The Rule of Cool” and “So, you’ve decided to try your hand at dungeon mastering, now what?”
019 LP: SHE'S MY SISTER
October 26, 2020
Ally, Eula, Jaide, Lapis, and Mira (Guest player Susan Riley) attempt to rescue Nesrin, who has been kidnapped by the Cult of the Dragon and taken into the camp’s caves. With the element of surprise lost and the cultists on high alert, time is precious, so Nesrin must engage in a battle of wills with the barbaric Langdedrosa Cyanwrath and an even more dangerous mystery woman.
Ally, Eula, Jaide, Lapis, and Mira (Guest player Susan Riley) attempt to rescue Nesrin, who has been kidnapped by the Cult of the Dragon and taken into the camp’s caves. With the element of surprise lost and the cultists on high alert, time is precious, so Nesrin must engage in a battle of wills with the barbaric Langdedrosa Cyanwrath and an even more dangerous mystery woman.
018 lp: let the sun god in
October 12, 2020
Mira (Guest player Susan Riley) joins Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide, and Lapis at Hillgarden Farm to rest and regroup before returning to the Cult of the Dragon’s camp. Their return to farm offers more than a few discoveries and Eula’s long rest is not quite as peaceful as she’d hoped.
Mira (Guest player Susan Riley) joins Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide, and Lapis at Hillgarden Farm to rest and regroup before returning to the Cult of the Dragon’s camp. Their return to farm offers more than a few discoveries and Eula’s long rest is not quite as peaceful as she’d hoped.
017 lp: we are what we are
September 28, 2020
The party returns to Greenest Keep after rescuing the monk Leosin Erlanthar and Kuran and Yesma Oberron, parents to Mira (Guest player Susan Riley). Leosin and the party reveal what they know of the cult’s unfathomable plan and the party is asked to do the unthinkable. Lapis makes a new friend, Nesrin and Eula acquire new supplies, Ally and Jaide give Greenest a much needed gift, and Mira must make a difficult stand.
The party returns to Greenest Keep after rescuing the monk Leosin Erlanthar and Kuran and Yesma Oberron, parents to Mira (Guest player Susan Riley). Leosin and the party reveal what they know of the cult’s unfathomable plan and the party is asked to do the unthinkable. Lapis makes a new friend, Nesrin and Eula acquire new supplies, Ally and Jaide give Greenest a much needed gift, and Mira must make a difficult stand.
016 lp: the gen-pop tango
September 14, 2020
Upon infiltrating the camp of the Cult of the Dragon, the party is split up and their ability to work together is put to the test. Inside the cell, Lapis seeks hostages while Eula & Jaide manage guard duty. Nesrin & Mira (Guest player Susan Riley) piece together what they can about the cult's plans and Ally keeps to the shadows in search of answers...and a way out.
Upon infiltrating the camp of the Cult of the Dragon, the party is split up and their ability to work together is put to the test. Inside the cell, Lapis seeks hostages while Eula & Jaide manage guard duty. Nesrin & Mira (Guest player Susan Riley) piece together what they can about the cult's plans and Ally keeps to the shadows in search of answers...and a way out.
015 lp: A Plan, A Plan, My Berries For A Plan
August 31, 2020
Despite their mistrust of the elusive Mira (Guest Player Susan Riley), Ally, Nesrin, and Lapis must consider joining forces with her to keep their family together. The Cult of the Dragon holds the fate of friends and loved ones in its hand but with even the best-laid plans, the devil is in the details.
Despite their mistrust of the elusive Mira (Guest Player Susan Riley), Ally, Nesrin, and Lapis must consider joining forces with her to keep their family together. The Cult of the Dragon holds the fate of friends and loved ones in its hand but with even the best-laid plans, the devil is in the details.
014 lp: Desperately Seeking siblings (and hostages)
August 24, 2020
Time is of the essence and options are limited so Lapis and Jaide must work with the secretive Mira (Guest Player Susan Riley) to help Ally, Nesrin, and Eula before they are discovered by cult raiders. Sibling rivalries and petty differences must be put aside when the party discovers what lies ahead for them, the monk - Leosin Erlanthar, and Mira’s family at the hands of the Cult of the Dragon.
Time is of the essence and options are limited so Lapis and Jaide must work with the secretive Mira (Guest Player Susan Riley) to help Ally, Nesrin, and Eula before they are discovered by cult raiders. Sibling rivalries and petty differences must be put aside when the party discovers what lies ahead for them, the monk - Leosin Erlanthar, and Mira’s family at the hands of the Cult of the Dragon.
013 lp: WE MUST GO...BUT FIRST
August 17, 2020
Keeping his promise to Nesim, Jaide follows the trail of the Greenest Raiders. Concerned for what Jaide faces alone, the party (after a few delays) sets off to help their “baby” brother only to encounter a mysterious woman who they cannot determine is friend or foe.
Keeping his promise to Nesim, Jaide follows the trail of the Greenest Raiders. Concerned for what Jaide faces alone, the party (after a few delays) sets off to help their “baby” brother only to encounter a mysterious woman who they cannot determine is friend or foe.
012 lp: AT LONG LAST REST
August 3, 2020
Ally, Nesrin, Jaide, and Lapis race to Eula's side as she fights to keep the monk, Nesim Waladra, alive. Despite the dangers the party has overcome, at least one unavoidable date with death awaits them.
Ally, Nesrin, Jaide, and Lapis race to Eula's side as she fights to keep the monk, Nesim Waladra, alive. Despite the dangers the party has overcome, at least one unavoidable date with death awaits them.
011 lp: RECOLLECTION
July 20, 2020
The party returned to the safety of Hillgarden Farm and are now forced to face the realities of their loss. As Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide and Lapis cope with grief, an unexpected encounter (and a distant memory) delays the night’s rest with deadly urgency.
The party returned to the safety of Hillgarden Farm and are now forced to face the realities of their loss. As Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide and Lapis cope with grief, an unexpected encounter (and a distant memory) delays the night’s rest with deadly urgency.
010 BTC: BACK TO BEFORE
July 20, 2020
In this bonus episode, the D20 to Curtain crew share highlights from session zero and reveal more about the backstories of Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide, and Lapis. Plus, taking a tip from Critical Role, we share a story from our own version of narrative telephone.
In this bonus episode, the D20 to Curtain crew share highlights from session zero and reveal more about the backstories of Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide, and Lapis. Plus, taking a tip from Critical Role, we share a story from our own version of narrative telephone.
009 LP: honor bound and broken
July 6, 2020
With Greenest Keep surrounded and an offer on the table that would end the raid, Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide, and Lapis decide what they are willing to risk for the town in peril. With few good options, time running out, and the enemy, literally, at the door, the party must choose to make their stand.
With Greenest Keep surrounded and an offer on the table that would end the raid, Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide, and Lapis decide what they are willing to risk for the town in peril. With few good options, time running out, and the enemy, literally, at the door, the party must choose to make their stand.
008 LP: monsters among us
June 22, 2020
Having secured a hostage, Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide, and Lapis are near the point of exhaustion, but in a desperate attempt to give the town of Greenest the upper hand in their fight against deadly raiders, the party chooses to a walk dangerous path that may reveal darkness within them.
Having secured a hostage, Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide, and Lapis are near the point of exhaustion, but in a desperate attempt to give the town of Greenest the upper hand in their fight against deadly raiders, the party chooses to a walk dangerous path that may reveal darkness within them.
007 LP: A FOOL'S ERRAND
June 08, 2020
Despite their fear and injuries, facing extremely long odds, Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide, and Lapis choose to leave the safety of Greenest Keep in an effort to aid their “hometown” against an overwhelming force.
Despite their fear and injuries, facing extremely long odds, Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide, and Lapis choose to leave the safety of Greenest Keep in an effort to aid their “hometown” against an overwhelming force.
006 BTC: REVIEWING THE SITUATION
June 08, 2020
The cast of D20 to Curtain discuss everything from the choice to run Tyranny of Dragons to choosing their race and class – the player and DM decide they better “think it out again”. Our first Behind the Curtain episode is a chance to regroup and accept both our early successes and challenges of the process of finding the Hillgarden crew: the characters, their voices and their groove.
The cast of D20 to Curtain discuss everything from the choice to run Tyranny of Dragons to choosing their race and class – the player and DM decide they better “think it out again”. Our first Behind the Curtain episode is a chance to regroup and accept both our early successes and challenges of the process of finding the Hillgarden crew: the characters, their voices and their groove.
005 LP: SANCTUARY
May 25, 2020
Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide and Lapis face off against raiders to make their way to Greenest Keep. The party must work together to get themselves and vulnerable citizens of Greenest to safety but discover that this long and deadly night has only just begun.
Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide and Lapis face off against raiders to make their way to Greenest Keep. The party must work together to get themselves and vulnerable citizens of Greenest to safety but discover that this long and deadly night has only just begun.
004 BTC: Prepare ye (the way of the adventurer)
May 25, 2020
Jennifer and Jerome explain the basics of Dungeons and Dragons and suggest ways of introducing (and welcoming) new and nervous players to the tabletop roleplaying obsession.
Jennifer and Jerome explain the basics of Dungeons and Dragons and suggest ways of introducing (and welcoming) new and nervous players to the tabletop roleplaying obsession.
003: LP: THE HERO'S CALL?
May 15, 2020
Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide, and Lapis find themselves torn between saving others and saving themselves as Greenest is set upon by raiders with a deadly and powerful ally.
Ally, Nesrin, Eula, Jaide, and Lapis find themselves torn between saving others and saving themselves as Greenest is set upon by raiders with a deadly and powerful ally.
002: LP: Reunions
May 14, 2020
Altruian James, Nesrin Kalisole, and Eula Reid meet with Jaide and Lapis in the town of Greenest to say their final goodbyes to Seraphemia Hillgarden but are met with an event that will forever change their lives.
Altruian James, Nesrin Kalisole, and Eula Reid meet with Jaide and Lapis in the town of Greenest to say their final goodbyes to Seraphemia Hillgarden but are met with an event that will forever change their lives.
001: D20 to Curtain Teaser
May 14, 2020
Married couple and self-identified nerds, Jerome and Jennifer Stevenson introduce the D20 to Curtain Podcast where Oklahoma theatre geeks hit record and explore their new addiction to Dungeons and Dragons.
Married couple and self-identified nerds, Jerome and Jennifer Stevenson introduce the D20 to Curtain Podcast where Oklahoma theatre geeks hit record and explore their new addiction to Dungeons and Dragons.