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Heroes of the Hydian WayKristine's KhestionsThe final question and answer episode for the season is upon us, listen as Kristine answers audience questions.
Ben Yendall as the GM
Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is playing KobaKristine Chester is playing Khesh
Editing by Ben YendallHeroes of the Hydian Way Season 3 Theme by Chris IngSeason 3 Album Art by Jay SimpsonNoir #1 and #2 by Music By Pedro
Call to Adventure by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.fi...
2022-04-0725 minHeroes of the Hydian WayCabbage NoisesThe Guardians have regrouped and our Heroes are on the run. We find out what they will do when they’re out numbered and with one of their own in peril.
Ben Yendall as the GM
Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is playing KobaKristine Chester is playing Khesh
Things mentioned in this episode:
Cabbage
Editing by Ben YendallHeroes of the Hydian Way Season 3 Theme by Chris IngSeason 3 Album Art by Jay...
2020-09-0353 minHeroes of the Hydian WayThe Heroes go to the MarketThe Heroes head out for recon, hearing that the Mirialan that they seek now runs the city they’re in they want to make sure they have enough info before they make a move, or a plea. What will the group find? Are the guardians as harsh as Jyl has said?
Ben Yendall as the GM
Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is playing KobaKristine Chester is playing Khesh
Editing by Ben YendallHeroes of the Hydi...
2020-08-271h 06Heroes of the Hydian WayString TheoryThe Hydian Heroes have made it to the Arbooine city of Quolas and are about to find their destiny as outsiders to this feathered populace that inhabits an unimaginably tall tree. What dirty secrets will they find on the farm of Jyl Korlis? Will they find the trail of Suljo Warde?
Ben Yendall as the GM
Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is playing KobaKristine Chester is playing Khesh
Things mentioned in this episode:
BearslothTarvixSathari
Ed...
2020-08-201h 05Heroes of the Hydian WayOf Mothers and MerchantsWe start our first day on Arbooine with a close look at one of the native species, a Bearsloth. When the Heroes get between a mother bearsloth and several of her cubs they find out what they can do. Find out how our Heroes survive it and how they fall into easy actions in this episode.
Ben Yendall as the GM
Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is playing KobaKristine Chester is playing Khesh
Things mentioned in th...
2020-08-131h 04Heroes of the Hydian WayA Hard BluffAfter laying the crew of the Silvered Shell to rest the Heroes set out to make repairs to the ship and examine the mysteries of the Holocron that Skipp has taken a shine to.
Ben Yendall as the GM
Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is playing KobaKristine Chester is playing Khesh
Things mentioned in this episode:
Arbooine
Editing by Ben YendallHeroes of the Hydian Way Season 3 Theme by Chris IngSeason 3 Al...
2020-08-061h 03Heroes of the Hydian WayThe Start of a Long, Long TrailThe Heroes have found a pilot and a Jedi Holocron in a crashed space turtle, what other secrets does this mysterious craft have? What will the force draw them into?
Ben Yendall as the GM
Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is playing KobaKristine Chester is playing Khesh
Things mentioned in this episode:
MalastareScorekeeperHolocron
Editing by Ben YendallHeroes of the Hydian Way Season 3 Theme by Chris IngSeason 3 Album Art by Jay Si...
2020-07-301h 00Heroes of the Hydian WayEntering and BreakingThe Heroes are racing to a crashed ship. What will they find? Will they be in time? What caused this crash? Can the Heroes get inside? The Force comes to our heroes today.
Ben Yendall as the GM
Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is playing KobaKristine Chester is playing Khesh
Things mentioned in this episode:
Ghtroc 720 Light FreighterTransparisteelDevaronianElominPauan
Editing by Ben YendallHeroes of the Hydian Way Season 3 Theme by Chris IngSe...
2020-07-231h 10Heroes of the Hydian WayA Shared VisionAfter recreating on a shared wilderness tour on Felucia a small bit of engine problems will have a large effect on four individuals just wanting to get back to a good meal and a solid bed.
Ben Yendall as the GM
Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is playing KobaKristine Chester is playing Khesh
Things mentioned in this episode:
IkotchiGotal
Editing by Ben YendallHeroes of the Hydian Way Season 3 Theme by Chris Ing
2020-07-1658 minHeroes of the Hydian WayMeet SuljoAt the end of the Clone Wars a Jedi Knight was taking his new student along on a final trip before introducing the student to the Jedi Council. These are the steps leading up to the adventure Chronicles of the Gatekeeper.
Ben Yendall as the GM
Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is playing KobaKristine Chester is playing Khesh
Editing by Ben YendallHeroes Folk Theme by Chris IngSeason 3 Album Art by Jay Simpson...
2020-07-1006 minHeroes of the Hydian WaySession 0 – CharactersTo make sure all players have similar assumptions going into a game they should discuss what the bedrock understanding is for important subjects. One subject is how does the strengths and weaknesses of the characters matter to the story?
Ben Yendall as the GM
Leslie Trautman is playing Lord, High Lord, Ghillary Al’aurochWren Knowles is playing Skipp GobiBrandon Perdue is playing KobaKristine Chester is playing Khesh
Editing by Ben YendallHeroes Folk Theme by Chris IngSeason 3 Album Art by Jay Simpson
We...
2020-07-0256 min
Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureTrouble Brewing Episode 13 - "Building Droids and Influencing Hutts"
Their hunt complete, the crew of the Sky on Fire travel to Sleheyron to meet with Thakba Besadii Diori in the hopes that their payday has finally arrived.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”Brit Knowles
Editing by Kristine ChesterHydian Hunters Theme and “What Does the Hutt Pay?” by Chris IngSeason 2 Album Art by Jay Simpson
2019-01-311h 01Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"An Electrifying Conclusion Part 2"
Our heroes have boarded the YV-666 freighter Vagrant in search of their bounty, Bandon Doba. Having found the enraged Aqualish and suffered his wrath, we open on a Twi’lek gambler and a blaster pistol set to kill.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa
Editing by Kristine ChesterHydian Hunter...
2019-01-2141 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureTrouble Brewing Episode 12 – “An Electrifying Conclusion”
Our heroes have boarded the YV-666 freighter Vagrant in search of their bounty, Bandon Doba, only for Kaav to open a locked hatch and come face to face with their Aqualish quarry.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa
Editing by Kristine ChesterHydian Hunters Theme by Chris IngSeason...
2019-01-1737 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureTrouble Brewing Episode 11 - "Disruptive Habits"
Abandon ship! Riding on the wings of a jury-rigged Z-95 Headhunter, our heroes have come face to face with a YV-666 freighter and her laser cannons.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa
Editing by Kristine ChesterHydian Hunters Theme by Chris IngSeason 2 Album Art by Jay Simpson...
2019-01-101h 00Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"Slimy, Yet Terrifying"
With the way clear, the Sky on Fire limps inside the asteroid hideout of Bandin Dobah and begins their investigation at a mysterious ship they’ve found abandoned.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa
Editing by Kristine ChesterHydian Hunters Theme by Chris IngSeason 2 Album Art by Jay...
2018-12-271h 05Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureTrouble Brewing Episode 9 - "Dealing With Something Ugly"
In orbit of a giant asteroid and having tripped a droid starfighter alarm system, the Sky on Fire and her crew move quickly to engage and take out the threat.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – KaavBrandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – BarawynLeslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa
Editing by Kristine ChesterHydian Hunters Theme by Chris IngSeason 2 Al...
2018-12-131h 02Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"Safety Features"Popping out of hyperspace in front of a huge asteroid, Kaav has crashed Sky on Fire, badly damaging the freighter’s shield generator. In unknown territory, the crew take stock of the damage and the dangers that surround them.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav
Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn
Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”
David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa
Editing by Kristine Ches...
2018-11-291h 01Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"Gand Entrance"Having dispatched Daro Blunt and rescued R4-W9, Barawyn, Kaav, Vuren, and Billie depart Formos determined to follow the trail back to their quarry.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav
Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn
Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”
David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa
Editing by Kristine Chester
Hydian Hunters Theme by Chris Ing
Season 2 Album Art by Jay Simpson
2018-11-151h 11Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureThe Twydian Way Part 2You unlock this hyperlane with the key of astrogation. Beyond it is another dimension, a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a galaxy of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into the Twydian Way.
Dramatis Personae
Chris Ing as the GM
Ben Yendall is playing the Pantoran Colonist – Venlana Sipal
Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Supreme Findsman – Illyn Kaav
Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Renegade Queen – Barawyn
Leslie Trautman is playing...
2018-11-081h 05Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureThe Twydian Way Part 1You unlock this hyperlane with the key of astrogation. Beyond it is another dimension, a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a galaxy of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into the Twydian Way.
Dramatis Personae
Chris Ing as the GM
Ben Yendall is playing the Pantoran Colonist – Venlana Sipal
Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav
Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn
Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid H...
2018-11-0154 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"Capers and Cave-Ins"After facing down the vile Daro Blunt and his gang of smugglers, the crew make their way to the flophouse. What will they find inside? Will Billie be able to keep Kaav away from the blasters? Will Vuren ever discover how to turn off the annoying ringtone on his pilfered comlink?
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav
Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn
Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”
David Pickering...
2018-10-181h 15Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"Blunt Force Trauma"Following a lead Billie gained playing sabaac, the crew traveled to a flophouse in Formos’s industrial sector, but were stopped in their tracks by blaster fire. Wild blaster shots, tail sweeps, and a stolen forklift later Barawyn, Billie, Vuren, and Kaav are entrenched in a fight against the smuggler Daro Blunt and his gang.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav
Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn
Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Bill...
2018-10-111h 00Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"Waylaid at the Warehouse"Frightened, embarrassed, and statically charged, the crew of Sky on Fire reunite to look over their leads for the smuggler Bandon Doba.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav
Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn
Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”
David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa
Editing by Kristine Chester
Hydian Hunters Theme by Chris Ing
Season 2 Album Art by Jay Simpson
Obligati...
2018-10-041h 08Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"Locks, Shocks, and One Smoking Selonian"Having gained information on a dangerous but potentially lucrative bounty: Bandon Doba, and having thoroughly embarrassed themselves, Vuren, Kaav, Barawyn, and 13-1LL prepare to leave the Biscuit Baron with their Rodians, half a protocol droid, and remaining few biscuits in tow.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav
Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn
Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”
David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa
Editing...
2018-09-2753 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"This Gand Doesn't Have a Kloo Horn"In pursuit of their new friend Vreebo and with a fresh droid carcass in hand, the crew of Sky on Fire finally arrive at the Formos Biscuit Baron.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Gand Technician – Kaav
Brandon Perdue is playing the Selonian Bounty Hunter – Barawyn
Leslie Trautman is playing the Droid Hired Gun – 13-1LL “Billie”
David Pickering is playing the Twi’lek Smuggler – Vuren Afa
Editing by Kristine Chester
Hydian Hunters Theme by Chris Ing
Season 2 Album...
2018-09-201h 00Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars Adventure"The Strange Incident of the Droid in the Dark"The crew of Sky on Fire: Vuren, a Twi’lek gambler who won his freedom; 13-1LL, a one time sabacc dealing droid that Vuren won in a card game; the Gand kloo-horn fanatic and mechanic Kaav; and the Fire‘s captain and bounty hunter, the Selonian Barawyn, arrive on Formos to hear the great Fia Mund play in concert at the local Biscuit Baron. But, as this crew of misfit’s will soon discover, Formos is not like every other port of call.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kris...
2018-09-131h 00Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureSeason 2, Session 0 Part 2In the second half of our session 0, GM Ben and our Heroes: Kristine, Brandon, Leslie, and David talk Obligation, starships, and equipment for the new Heroes. Warning, this episode contains s0 much Star Wars nerdery.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester
Brandon Perdue
Leslie
David Pickering
Editing by Kristine Chester
Heroes of the Hydian Way Theme by Chris Ing
Season 2 Album Art by Jay Simpson
We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWay
On the Internet at TheHydianWay...
2018-09-061h 18Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureSeason 2, Session 0 Part 1In the season 2 premiere, join GM Ben and our Heroes: Kristine, Brandon, Leslie, and David as they make plans to travel to the Edge of the Empire and introduce you to the new cast of characters we’ll find there.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester
Brandon Perdue
Leslie
David Pickering
Editing by Kristine Chester
Heroes of the Hydian Way Theme by Chris Ing
We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWay
On the Internet at TheHydianWay.com
on...
2018-08-301h 01Heroes of the Hydian Way: Mask of The Pirate Queen: A Star Wars AdventureTrouble Brewing Introduction 2 - KristineTo kick off season 2 of Heroes of the Hydian Way, each day this week we’re going to introduce you to a member of the team. Today meet Kristine, one of this season’s players.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester
Brandon Perdue
Leslie
David Pickering
Editing by Ben Yendall
Heroes of the Hydian Way Theme by Chris Ing
We can be found on Twitter @TheHydianWay
On the Internet at TheHydianWay.com
on iTunes and Google Podcasts
2018-08-2113 min
Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureFriends Like These Discussion Part 3In the final Friends Like These discussion episode, the GM and players behind our Heroes: Ben, Kristine, Leslie, Chris, and Brent reflect on their experiences playing the Friends Like These adventure from Fantasy Flight Games. Along the way they answer listener submitted questions, goof off, and discuss the end of Heroes of the Hydian Way’s first season and reveal the plans and cast of season 2.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester played the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy
Chris Ing played the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo
B...
2018-08-1646 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureFriends Like These Discussion Part 2In the second of a three part discussion, the GM and players behind our Heroes: Ben, Kristine, Leslie, Chris, and Brent reflect on their experiences playing the Friends Like These adventure from Fantasy Flight Games. Along the way they answer listener submitted questions, goof off, and discuss the end of Heroes of the Hydian Way’s first season and reveal the plans and cast of season 2.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester played the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy
Chris Ing played the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo
...
2018-08-0959 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureFriends Like These Discussion Part 1In the first of a three part discussion, the GM and players behind our Heroes: Ben, Kristine, Leslie, Chris, and Brent reflect on their experiences playing the Friends Like These adventure from Fantasy Flight Games. Along the way they answer listener submitted questions, goof off, and discuss the end of Heroes of the Hydian Way’s first season and reveal the plans and cast of season 2.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester played the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy
Chris Ing played the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo
...
2018-08-0243 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureFriends Like These EpilogueWith the Battle of Xorrn over, one question remains for Kith Ursi’bek, Neema Talemy, and Matu Ordo. What comes next?
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy
Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo
Leslie is playing the Bothan Engineer – Kith Ursi’bek
Editing by Kristine Chester
Duty
Sabotage (Kith) 1-35%
Combat Victory (Matu) 36-69%
Personnel (Neema) 70-100%
We can be found on Twitter @thehydianway
On the Intern...
2018-07-1959 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureLight and DarknessOver the last month, Neema Talemy, Matu Ordo, and Kith Ursi’bek have saved a cruiser from a black hole, negotiated with Mandalorians, attended parties, freed slaves, and lost friends. Now, as the Battle of Xorrn enters its final act, they find themselves before the Imperial invasion’s leader.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy
Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo
Leslie is playing the Bothan Engineer – Kith Ursi’bek
Editing by Kristine Chester
...
2018-07-121h 12Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureThe CavalryAs the Battle of Xorrn rages on, our Heroes split up to find a means to dispatch the Empire’s remaining walkers.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy
Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo
Leslie is playing the Bothan Engineer – Kith Ursi’bek
Editing by Kristine Chester
Duty
Sabotage (Kith) 1-30%
Combat Victory (Matu) 31-59%
Personnel (Neema) 60-86%
We can be found on Twitter @thehydianway
On the Int...
2018-07-051h 00Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureThe GraveyardWith the floating fortress destroyed and communications restored, our Heroes rush to support the west front.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy
Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo
Leslie is playing the Bothan Engineer – Kith Ursi’bek
Editing by Kristine Chester
Duty
Sabotage (Kith) 1-30%
Combat Victory (Matu) 31-59%
Personnel (Neema) 60-86%
We can be found on Twitter @thehydianway
On the Internet at TheHydianWay.com
on...
2018-06-281h 03Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureFortress in the SkyFortifications in place, blasters charged, and traps set, our Heroes lay in wait to receive the next phase of the Imperial assault.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy
Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo
Leslie is playing the Bothan Engineer – Kith Ursi’bek
Editing by Kristine Chester
Duty
Sabotage (Kith) 1-30%
Combat Victory (Matu) 31-59%
Personnel (Neema) 60-86%
We can be found on Twitter @thehydianway
On the I...
2018-06-2159 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureReturn to XorrnAs the Blood Ambition jumps into hyperspace, an escape pod carrying Neema, Matu, Kith, and Alico sails through the debris field surrounding the shipyards of Xorrn.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy & Agent Nath Alico
Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo
Leslie is playing the Bothan Engineer – Kith Ursi’bek
Editing by Kristine Chester
Duty
Sabotage (Kith) 1-30%
Combat Victory (Matu) 31-59%
Personnel (Neema) 60-86%
We can be f...
2018-06-141h 00Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureExit StrategyWith the Blood Ambition‘s security force on full alert, the Suicide Shock Squad attempts to access the hyperdrive controls in a last ditch effort to damage the Star Destroyer before it reaches Xorrn.
Dramatis Personae
Ben Yendall as the GM
Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy & Agent Nath Alico
Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo
Brent Brown is playing the Droid Spy – AMP
Leslie is playing the Bothan Engineer – Kith Ursi’bek
Editing by Kristine Chester
Duty
S...
2018-06-071h 01Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureVolume of FireThe team reunites, Imperial troops hot on their heels. Now that the alarm has sounded will our Heroes depart the Blood Ambition or fight their way through to do more damage? What will Kith and AMP make of Matu’s grisly presents? And will they finally meet their Imperial mole Agent Alico? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 8 – “Volume of Fire”"
2018-05-3157 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureKith's DroidfriendAfter dropping a grenade in the hangar bay control room, Kith and AMP duck out of sight. Can they find the rest of their squad before the Blood Ambition‘s Stormtrooper patrols find them? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Brent Brown is playing the Droid Spy – AMP Leslie is playing the Bothan Engineer … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 7 – “Kith’s Droidfriend”"
2018-05-2447 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureBetween Two Blast DoorsNarrowly escaping the Blood Ambition‘s hangar bay, we follow Neema and Matu as they attempt to lose their pursuers and rejoin their wayward teammates. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy & Agent Nath Alico Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 6 – “Between Two Blast Doors”"
2018-05-171h 06Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureSabotageWhile Matu and Neema provide a distraction in the Blood Ambition‘s hangar bay, Kith and AMP sneak into flight control to enact their plan to slow the assault on Xorrn. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 5 – “Sabotage”"
2018-05-101h 10Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureInfiltrationHaving successfully boarded the Star Destroyer Blood Ambition, our Heroes have to locate a target and disable it quickly if they’re to have any bearing on the opening salvos of the Battle of Xorrn. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 4 – “Infiltration”"
2018-05-0359 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureBoarding ActionAboard the Marshmallow Handshake, our Heroes lay in wait for the arrival of the Blood Ambition and the forces of Captain Ralchio Nervi. Their plan: to board the Ambition and cause as much damage as possible from the inside. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 3 – “Boarding Action”"
2018-04-2643 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureVanishing PointIn this episode plans are made, naps disturbed, ships defaced, sports invented, and goodbyes said. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown is playing the Droid Spy – AMP Leslie is playing the … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 2 – “Vanishing Point”"
2018-04-191h 00Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureShould I Stay or Should I Go?As Sclavos falls silent, our Heroes face some difficult decisions. None more so than Neema Talemy, who finds herself with everything she ever wanted. Is there another reason for her to fight or does her story follow a different path from the rest of her squad? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 4, Episode 1 – “Should I Stay or Should I Go?”"
2018-04-1246 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureWhen Puffer Pigs FlyWith the revolt in full swing, Neema and AMP fight to keep the Zygerrian slavers occupied. Meanwhile, Matu and Kith put their borrowed jetpacks to use entering the Prince’s tower, but will they be able to deactivate the slaves’ explosive implants in time? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 8 – “When Puffer Pigs Fly”"
2018-04-0554 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureFight for FreedomWith several paddocks of slaves freed and the alarm sounded, our Heroes have to move quickly to liberate the city of Sclavos from Prince Molec. Fortunately a little help has arrived of the Mandalorian variety. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 7 – “Fight for Freedom”"
2018-03-2946 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureBeat ItWith Baron Sevelle held at sword point, a group of Twi’lek slaves freed, and a Mandalorian gladiator at their side, our Heroes have to move quickly to silence the other two slave camps before they alert the city and the Prince. The ridiculousness that is Nam Beroya Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 6 – “Beat It”"
2018-03-2249 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureThe Fourth TrialUnder the cover of darkness, our heroes set their sights on the Karazak Slavers’ Cooperative compound and Baron Dorn Sevelle, a slaver who recently took possession of a priceless Mandalorian sword. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 5 – “The Fourth Trial”"
2018-03-1553 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureParty CrashersWhile Mattie and the Droid Guy take the stage at the Prince’s auction reception, Neema and R4-M1, posing as buyers, make the rounds in the hopes of meeting Prince Molec himself. As they gather information in order to take down the vile slave empire of Scla–hey, has anyone seen our Bothan? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 4 – “Party Crashers”"
2018-03-0848 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureMakeoverWith the Prince’s reception in a little over an hour, our Heroes face their most daunting challenge yet: getting ready for a party. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown is playing the … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 3 – “Makeover”"
2018-03-021h 07Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureMandalorian RhapsodyWhile Neema, Kith, and AMP secure invitations to the Prince’s reception, Matu explores his feelings through song. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown is playing the Droid Spy Musician – AMP Leslie … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 2 – “Mandalorian Rhapsody”"
2018-02-2240 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureMean StreetsLeaving Vlemoth Port behind, Neema, Matu, AMP, and Kith turn their sights towards the jungle world of Kowak and the Zygerrian slavers who call it home. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 3, Episode 1 – “Mean Streets”"
2018-02-1545 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureVoyage Above the Boiling Sea Part 2Learning that the airship Bonaventure is in danger of crashing, con man Percival Q. Stalwart and his ward Crumpet descend into the engine room to find a way to keep them airborne. Meanwhile passengers Gabrielle Graves and Emaline Penny O’Brien race to the engine room themselves in pursuit of a bunny/dog/stoat creature they found in their room. … Continue reading "Genesys “Voyage Above the Boiling Sea” Part 2"
2018-02-081h 09Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureVoyage Above the Boiling Sea Part 1Flying far above the Boiling Sea, the airship Bonaventure makes its maiden journey with passengers Gabrielle Graves and Emaline O’Brien and stowaways Percival Q. Stalwart and his ward Crumpet aboard. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Aristocrat Explorer – Gabrielle “Gabby” Graves Chris Ing is playing the the Urchin … Continue reading "Genesys “Voyage Above the Boiling Sea” Part 1"
2018-02-011h 10Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureA Matter of HonorAs AMP, Kith, and R4-M1 keep an eye on Lieda, Neema and Matu begin negotiations with Chieftain Vera Beroya for the service of her clan in the coming Battle of Xorrn. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 2, Episode 5 – “A Matter of Honor”"
2018-01-2546 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureCourting MandaloriansWith the Talz chieftain defeated, the training cadre of Clan Beroya is free. But on the flight back to camp, Mandalorian Matu Ordo learns he may have more in common with the Beroyas than beskar armor. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 2, Episode 4 – “Courting Mandalorians”"
2018-01-1847 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureJust Applied PhysicsHiking in snow! When the training cadre of Mandalorian Clan Beroya goes missing, Matu Ordo and his squad volunteer to bring them home. Finding the cadre’s camp abandoned our heroes locate a trail and brave the frigid mountains of Vlemoth Port. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 2, Episode 3 – “Combat is Just Applied Physics”"
2018-01-1157 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureWelcome to ArumorutWhen Captain Neema Talemy sent her squad ahead to meet with the Mandalorian Kad Solus, the last thing she expected to find was a heated battle against Weequay and Kaltooinian mercenaries in a Puffer Pig filled docking bay. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 2, Episode 2 – “Welcome to Arumorut”"
2018-01-0447 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventurePuffer Pigs are the BestIn search of the Mandalorians of Clan Beroya, Matu, Kith, and AMP arrive at Vlemoth Port to meet with their contact Kad Solus. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown is playing the … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 2, Episode 1 – “Puffer Pigs are the Best”"
2017-12-2834 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureSolidarityMatu and AMP continue their investigation into Patrician Lira Hardin while Kith and Neema have a long overdue chat. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown is playing the Droid Spy – TV-93 … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 1, Episode 5 – “Solidarity”"
2017-12-2132 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventurePetty InfightingWith a list of allies, a few traps established, and a pack of Hyena Bombers secured, the Squad turns their attention to setting right the division within their ranks and between the Clan Patricians of Xorrn. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 1, Episode 4 – “Petty Infighting”"
2017-12-1438 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureTactical ExaminationWhile their captain is away, Kith, Matu, and TV-93 (you can call him AMP) evaluate defense options (and band equipment) among the wreckage on Xorrn’s surface. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 1, Episode 3 – “‘Tactical Examination'”"
2017-12-0758 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureThe Council of XorrnDiverted to the planet Xorrn, a former Separatist world turned repair yard, the Squad must navigate the internal politics of the planet and begin to prepare a defense against the Empire’s arrival, all while dealing with strife within their own ranks. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 1, Episode 2 – “The Council of Xorrn”"
2017-11-301h 02Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureA Plea for HelpAfter receiving urgent orders from Alliance Command, the crew of the Vanishing Point departs Ex Carga bound for the rust-colored world of Xorrn. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown is playing the … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 1, Episode 1 – “A Plea for Help”"
2017-11-2251 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureHalfway Across the GalaxyWith TV on board the Vanishing Point, the Squad sets course for Ex Carga, a destination on the other side of the galaxy. Trapped aboard the ship for many days (and even more light years) how will they pass the time? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 0, Episode 4 – “Halfway Across the Galaxy”"
2017-11-1637 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureGetting the Band Back TogetherSix weeks ago, the tactical droid TV-93 was granted his freedom. His first decision: to resign from the Rebellion. What has our favorite depressed droid been up to free of military life for the first time since being activated? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 0, Episode 3 – “Getting the Band Back Together”"
2017-11-0955 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureDowntimeVacation! Kick back and relax with our Heroes as they unwind following the events of Dead in the Water, and prepare for the challenges ahead. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Brent Brown is … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 0, Episode 2 – “Downtime”"
2017-11-021h 06Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureA Nervi SituationAboard the Star Destroyer Blood Ambition, two Imperial officers, Captain Ralchio Nervi and Lieutenant Alico, have a conversation that is going to shape everything to come for our Heroes. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as Captain Ralchio Nervi Kristine Chester as Lieutenant Alico Editing by Kristine Chester We can be found on Twitter @thehydianway On the … Continue reading "Friends Like These Act 0, Episode 1 – “A Nervi Situation”"
2017-10-2605 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureThe Force and MatuWhen Matu fell into his Force vision, it wasn’t just a simple thing. He soared among the stars and found a calling to several worlds before him. As well as a person he never expected to find. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu Ordo Editing … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Epilogue – The Force and Matu"
2017-10-1953 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureHaunting in the Water part 2In the finale to this special haunted edition of Heroes of the Hydian Way, Neema, Kith, and Lieutenant Hastings’s adventure in the Shadow Raptor‘s lower decks gets all the spookier. Dramatis Personae Chris Ing as the GM Ben Yendall is playing the Human Engineer – Lieutenant Hastings Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema … Continue reading "Halloween Special Episode 2"
2017-10-1259 min
Tales From the Hydian WayThe Obligation TaleWe have Kristine Chester on to talk about obligation and ways to braid it into your plots so they don’t become plot derailing intrusions into your story and complement the characters that are there. Things talked about on the show: Kristine Chester Firefly Macguffin René Emile Belloq Lego Freemaker Adventures Dark Matter Valette You can … <a href="https://thehydianway.com/2017/10/08/episode-162-the-obligation-tale/" class="more-link">Continue reading<span class="screen-reader-text"> "The Obligation Tale"</span></a><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMadAdventurersSocietyTalesFromTheHydianWay/~4/r7UsHQSi8GE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>
2017-10-0900 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureHaunting in the WaterIn this special haunted edition of Heroes of the Hydian Way, Neema, Kith, and Lieutenant Hastings travel to the “basement levels” of the Shadow Raptor on a quest to find a missing Mandalorian and uncover the mystery of the lower decks. Dramatis Personae Chris Ing as the GM Ben Yendall is playing the Human Engineer … Continue reading "Halloween Special Episode 1"
2017-10-0547 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureDead in the Water Discussion - Kieth KappelIn this special interview episode Ben, Kristine, Brent, and Leslie are joined by guest Keith Kappel, writer of the Age of Rebellion Gamemaster’s Kit, the “Dead in the Water” adventure module, and the upcoming Heroes adventure Friends Like These. Dramatis Personae Special Guest Keith Kappel Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Interview with Writer Keith Kappel"
2017-09-2857 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureDead in the Water DiscussionIn this discussion episode, the GM and players behind our Heroes: Ben, Kristine, Brent, Leslie, and Chris reflect on their experiences playing the “Dead in the Water” module from the Age of Rebellion Gamemaster’s Kit. Along the way they answer listener submitted questions, goof off, and hint at what’s coming next on Heroes of the … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Discussion Episode"
2017-09-211h 13Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureFire surrioundsShowdown! Surrounded by enemies and in a precarious tactical position, our Heroes are going to have to scramble (and roll better) if they’re going to capture the traitor Oglerk and put a stop to these Imperial droid infiltrators in this finale to Dead in the Water. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 3, Episode 6"
2017-09-141h 11Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureFinding the FactoryAfter a disconcerting, if informative, experience at the Teagan Tech Consortium, our Heroes race to the Teagan droid factory in the hopes of stopping Captain Oglerk and, finally, getting some answers. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 3, Episode 5"
2017-09-0657 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventurePlaying with ToysWith arms laden with new “toys” from Kwiggley’s junk shop, our Heroes set course for Teagan, home to the Teagan Tech Consortium and, Force willing, Captain Oglerk’s final stop. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – Matu … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 3, Episode 4"
2017-08-3159 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureCantina ClashCantina Clash! When a group of armed protocol droids interrupt a meeting with the vile Shoola the Hutt, our Heroes have to fight their way out while proving their worth to the gangster. All with a drunk Mirialan, a disembodied droid head, and innocent bystanders in the way. It’s just another day on the job … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 3, Episode 3"
2017-08-241h 03Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureDrinking on ToogaOur heroes of the rebellion find themselves at the edge of the empire when they return to the Hutt-controlled pirate haven of Port Tooga. On the trail of the traitorous Captain Oglerk, our heroes pay a visit to the usual hive of scum and villainy: the local cantina…. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 3, Episode 2"
2017-08-1752 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureFinding the TrapDowntime! Now that the Shadow Raptor‘s course to oblivion has been averted, Neema, Matu, TV, and Kith have time to regroup, resupply, and pay the infirmary a visit as they prepare to track down the treacherous Captain Oglerk. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 3, Episode 1"
2017-08-1058 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars Adventurethe edge of spagettiRace against time! Running on fumes and with only minutes left before the Shadow Raptor is swallowed by a black hole, can the master slicer TV and Bothan lightning rod Kith manage to bring the Raptor‘s engines to life before its too late? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 2, Episode 13"
2017-08-031h 03Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureThis way to the event horizonInjured and a man down, the squad has to rally in the face of the swiftly approaching black hole, and brave the droid infested engineering section of the Shadow Raptor. Can they turn this ship around before it is too late? Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 2, Episode 12"
2017-07-2757 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureA Race Without AirWhile TV-93 and Matu race across the outside of the Shadow Raptor to rejoin the rest of their squad, Kith and Neema have to contend with their nemesis TJ-11 and dozens of droids without the help of their sharpshooting droid or fearless commando. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 2, Episode 11"
2017-07-201h 01Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureSplit the partyWith the squad divided, Neema, Kith, and R4-M1 take their borrowed Y-Wing on a mad dash for the Shadow Raptor‘s aft hull. Meanwhile in the forward hangar bay, Matu thankfully changes TV’s orders as the unlikely duo try to stop the enemy astromechs from escaping. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 2, Episode 10"
2017-07-1347 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars Adventuredead in the waterConga line! While the squad’s newfound ally R4-M1 distracts a trio of enemy loadlifters with a song and dance, Matu and TV maneuver to disable the hangar bay’s magcon field in an effort to suck the enemy droids into space. Meanwhile, Kith and Neema seek shelter from the oncoming explosive decompression in one of the … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 2, Episode 9"
2017-07-0655 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars Adventuredead in the waterWith life support restored and the bridge retaken, the squad sets their sights on the Shadow Raptor‘s engine room in a bold move to divert the frigate’s present destination: a black hole. With time running short, Kith and Matu formulate some….less conventional plans to reach the engine room while TV comes face-to-face with someone he … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 2, Episode 8"
2017-06-2958 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars Adventuredead in the waterDivide and Conquer! While Kith monkeys around with the Shadow Raptor‘s sabotaged life support systems, the rest of the squad makes plans to assault the bridge. All the while their adversary, the tactical droid TJ-11, remains one step ahead of them. And as if that wasn’t bad enough he’s developed a new hobbie: taunting his … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 2, Episode 7"
2017-06-2245 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureDead in the WaterAsphyxiation! The squad reaches life support as TJ’s droids vent the last of the Shadow Raptor‘s oxygen, promising doom to the hundreds of “meatbags” aboard. While Kith learns how to unsabotage a system in order to save the crew, TV fulfills a lifelong dream. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 2, Episode 6"
2017-06-1545 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureDead in the WaterTime for the old one-two blasterroo. The squad learns about Mandalorian tactics, meet the fastest gun aboard the Raptor, and demonstrates why tools shouldn’t be jammed in power sockets as they storm primary communications in an attempt to call for Alliance reinforcements. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 2, Episode 5"
2017-06-081h 05Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureDead in the WaterA lesson in communication. With a small force of the Shadow Raptor’s crew in tow, the squad makes preparations to regain control of the ship’s communications array. Has Neema learned the fine art of stealth? Will the recently freed crew prove themselves as soldiers? Will Kith finally get to blow something up? Dramatis Personae Ben … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 2, Episode 4"
2017-06-0159 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureDead in the WaterSurrounded! After Neema inadvertently gives away the squad’s position, they find themselves flanked by blaster-equipped droids. With the crew of the Shadow Raptor sealed away in the nearby brig, our Heroes are about to learn that short help is better than no help at all. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 2, Episode 3"
2017-05-251h 05Heroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureDead in the WaterNow that TV-93 is equipped with a passkey, the squad embarks on a mission to save the Shadow Raptor from the mutinous droids that have taken control. With life support thinning, and most of their gear 11 decks above them, the squad has to move fast to secure the ship before the droids realize what … Continue reading "Dead in the Water Act 2, Episode 2"
2017-05-1843 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureDead in the WaterMutiny! Following an attack by a newly purchased protocol droid, Neema, Teevee, Kith, and Matu find themselves trapped in a conference room aboard the Alliance starship Shadow Raptor. With the situation growing more dire by the second, the squad must learn how far this droid uprising goes and take whatever steps are necessary in order … Continue reading "Dead in the Water – Act 2, Episode 1"
2017-05-1143 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureDead in the WaterHaving secured their cargo of droids, the task before the squad is simple: find a way to transport them safely back to the Shadow Raptor. With an ancient tug, a grumpy Wookiee captain, a tactical droid who won’t stop complaining, and no coordinates for the Raptor, perhaps this task isn’t so simple. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall … Continue reading "Dead in the Water – Act 1, Episode 3"
2017-05-0430 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureDead in the WaterAs the squad searches Port Tooga for their Rebel Privateer contact, Captain Oglerk, and her cargo of droids, Matu learns an important lesson: it’s not wise to upset a Wookiee. Dramatis Personae Ben Yendall as the GM Kristine Chester is playing the Mirialan Commander – Neema Talemy Chris Ing is playing the Mandalorian Soldier – … Continue reading "Dead in the Water – Act 1, Episode 2"
2017-04-2750 minHeroes of the Hydian Way: Friends Like These: A Star Wars AdventureDeaed in the WaterIn the premiere episode of Heroes of the Hydian Way, a squad of misfits: the Mandalorian warrior Matu Ordo, the dispirited tactical droid TV-93, explosives expert Kith Ursi’bek, and Lieutenant Neema Talemy are assigned to the frigate Shadow Raptor in order to take possession of a large shipment of droids. With four million credits in … Continue reading "Dead in the Water – Act 1, Episode 1"
2017-04-2049 min