Podcast
Campaigns
The main actual play campaign
The prequel actual play campaign
The parallel actual play campaign
Bonus Content
- Field Reports – Summary episodes for catch-up
- Divergent Paths – Side Character Stories that build context
- Across the Planes – Behind-the-scenes world-building
- Personnel Files – Bonus Character bios
D&D 5E actual-play homebrew podcast featuring a mysterious tavern known only as The Medusa’s Cascade, that follows the adventuring parties Collateral Damage and Blood & Booze. Includes: setting lore episodes, character profiles, NPC side stories, and campaign recap episodes.
Following the intense battles with Malar and Enich, Zechs collapses in exhaustion and is taken to his parents’ home to recover. At the same time, Galahad marks the ritual site to prevent further sacrifices. That evening, the party celebrates their hard-won victory at the Faint Mandolin and Jaded Kitty Kat, sharing drinks, reflections, and heartfelt moments—Turk earns his title “THE Turk,” and Greyleaf connects deeply with him over magic and family. Before the night ends, the mysterious Ickra appears with critical news: updates from JM, the status of Argo, warnings of fiend activity in Ors Themar, threats to the arcane balance in Mechfall, and a chilling note that Arguile has another alternate—one with a rifle. Meanwhile, Zechs dreams of his childhood sacrifice, recalling The Constable calling him “Quill” and suggesting his role is tied to destiny, not malice. Upon waking, Zechs reflects on the weight of his powers and joins the others to discuss next steps, including Galahad’s coming confrontation in Granzia and finding Arguile’s mother.
As the group departs for Iwi, they briefly reunite with past allies Cereius, Attros, and Doctor Honeydew, noting significant changes in their magical gear and a new ally, We Ahqua. Flashbacks reveal Arguile fleeing mid-heist under the curse of lycanthropy, with Greyleaf, Duo, and Shanks tracking him down and subduing him until morning. With the curse lifted, the group reconnects, makes camp, and prepares for the next leg of their journey. After notifying their families and arranging travel via Rig, they arrive in Nykorua and begin adjusting—Arguile’s hometown is alien to most of the party, leading to humorous missteps, the discovery of Arguile’s many aliases, and a tailor named Elmira who upgrades their wardrobe. As the group explores the city, they enjoy both fun and introspective moments, with Arguile meeting Mira, who provides a lead on his mother and returns his hidden stash. Meanwhile, Galahad acquires a temporary weapon and orders a custom-fused blade from a smith named Jax, while Zechs excitedly pitches gadget ideas.
After shopping and training, the group visits the Crystal Gardens for a brief connection to nature and gathers more information about the city’s rules, history, and key figures. Arguile shares insights about his guild and their operations compared to others, giving the party a clearer view of the city’s underworld. The team’s next mission begins to take shape as they prepare to locate Arguile’s mother and address mounting threats. With their goals set, they make their way toward the Spire District, eyes forward on what may be their most personal and revealing journey yet.
There’s so much happening, and we pick up with arc 27 “Much Ado About Dorna ”.
How will the rest of this story unfold? Find out next time on the Medusa’s Cascade: Collateral Damage!
Theme Music is written and performed by Efflorescence
Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III
Check out the show at themedusascascade.com
Vengeance Never Dies. It’s Just Reborn.
This Parallel Campaign to Collateral Damage features the continuation of the stories of Attros, Cereius, We’ahqa, and Kyver. And the new stories of Rig and Dr. Honeydew.
In the dead of night, a shadow moved through camp: a panther that vanished into the dark with Poncho in its jaws. Without We’ahqa, who had gone missing hours earlier, the Mercurial Avengers gave chase. Guided by Franchise, We’ahqa’s familiar, they ventured into a mist-choked bog where twisted Jaculi vipers and a blighted elder lizard struck from the murky water. Kyver’s blades found their mark, cutting down the monster in moments.
We’ahqa soon reappeared, though something in his demeanor was… off. The group returned to camp to rest, but peace was fleeting. When panthers returned under the cover of moonlight, Rig made a split-second choice, uttered a curse, and tore reality open, warping the entire party across the land.
They emerged on the outskirts of Nymora, where the earth was sick and the air reeked of rot. Hiding among the blighted fields, they watched a lone figure approach the eastern gate. As moonlight caught his face, Kyver’s heart froze. Abraxus Vitalis stood before them once more.
Theme music written and composed by Efflorescence
Edited & Mixed by Thomas Lapierre III
Check out the show on themedusascascade.com
