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Lich SlapsLich SlapsLich, Please... World Building TalkCome one come all, hear us discuss world building in our own ways (Warndel - Lifespring Age, Periphalon - Lands of Periphalon and Sallacia) with James, Asher and Bun2024-05-241h 31Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 47Episode 47 - The Calm before the Solstice Some may call this our beach episode, or a shopping episode but the Blow Ins take a moment after a few days of relentless onslaught to make sure they're as prepared as they can be. We finally learn more about Damial's wife, Ari's letters and we make some plans for the coming days Epic Links: -  Welcome to Wildemount/Tal'Dorei albums: https://open.spotify.com/album/310361... https://open.spotify.com/album/4bnkEg... - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lichslaps Spotify: https://open.spotify.c...2023-03-102h 46Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 46Episode 46 - From Hunter to Hunted Time is rapidly running out. Seris is alive again, but what is next? Can this group go a single day without starting a fight? Almost certainly not Epic Links: -  Music is : Welcome to Wildemount/Tal'Dorei albums: https://open.spotify.com/album/310361... https://open.spotify.com/album/4bnkEg...-  Twitter: https://twitter.com/lichslaps Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jpjT3H... Anchor: https://anchor.fm/james-gaskell Cool people with twitter:  Tyrano: https://twitter.com/TG...2023-03-033h 23Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 33Episode 33 - The Unburned Raven Picking up where we left off, things aren't going well today.... After meeting back up outside the newly formed dome of fire the group decided to delve in and try to save their friends. Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps2022-12-022h 24Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 32Episode 32 - Rosohna Burns In the ever-night of Rosohna Ari, Molly, Nissa and Anila have a a girls day out. After some shopping they make some plans to head to the battle arena in the "morning", but something else is gathering on the horizon... Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps Episode art by Tyrano2022-11-252h 59Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 31Episode 31 - An Interlude of Chance After a few intense and dangerous days, the loss of Verin and Cyrem has hit the party hard. They need a break, and thankfully that's just what they will be able to get whilst Seris takes a moment to update the world to the death of Verin. Plans are laid down, but before the party can really think about having a rest, they finally get to try and update their equipment. We learn something about Aleki, and meet up with an old friend Follow us on...2022-11-183h 07Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 30Episode 30 - Blind Vengeance The Icon is back, and this time she's brought friends... What is Cyrem doing, why has he been working with the Icon? Verin is the target, will the Blow Ins keep him alive? Will they survive themselves? Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps2022-11-113h 42Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde Ride - Episode 29Episode 29 - Cyrem Unchained Mere moments after the battle with Indigo and the undead dragon, the party are divided on their next steps. Seris and Damial have plans, where Molly and Alexi want to interrogate Indigo. But not everything is as it seems. The Bounty Hunters Blade has only one name now, and Seris is desperate to protect Verin. What is going on with Cyrem? Who is he meeting in the South East Tower? Music by Mike from TFTGGW and Silverman Sounds Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps2022-11-043h 53Lich SlapsLich SlapsDark Tributes for the Pumpkin King (Halloween Oneshot)Come dark creatures of the night, enjoy this incredibly silly one shot I hope you enjoy it, we certainly did Intro music by James on his kaosilator Ambient music from Silverman Sounds Follow us on twitter to see the revealed character art - @LichSlaps2022-10-312h 17Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 28Episode 28 - An introduction to Nissa Damial is finally able to convince himself that the Blow-Ins aren't taking him for a ride, and they manage to nail down where Leandra may be. But... as always something goes a little wrong Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps2022-10-283h 17Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 27Episode 27 - Remnants of Calamity Part 2 Deep, deep in the bowels of Ygora the Blow Ins and Damial are moments away from blows. Tempers are frayed as the labyrinth twists, turns, and confuses, bringing the group back to the very beginning. The final orb calls out to the Scythe, and deep under the ground, a body is found... Music from Silverman Sounds Follow us on twitter - @LichSlaps2022-10-213h 44Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 26Episode 26 - Remnants of Calamity Molly and Aleki are still hurting from the loss of Inidgo, Damial is concerned only for his wife, yet the group better focus up as they enter the ancient and labyrinthine city of Ygora. Baptisia  is of little help in the dark, and Molly is following instructions from an ancient weapon. What could possibly go wrong? Music from Silverman Sounds Follow us on Twitter @LichSlaps2022-10-142h 56Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 25Episode 25 - The Shattered Teeth What happens next? Indigo has fallen, will the Blow In's be able to bring him back?  When they arrive at the Shattered Teeth, a guide is needed, and two new friends can be made Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps2022-10-073h 25Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 24Episode 24 - Impulsive actions Are you sitting comfortably? Then we will begin. A marathon session, stretching across Exandria, the group welcomes Cyrem back to the fold after a week-long nap. Molly weighs up a couple of options for weapons and Indigo struggles after betraying Uk'otoa Stick around, a lot changes this week.  Music by Silverman Sound Follow us on Twitter @LichSlaps2022-09-294h 03Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 23Episode 23 - Dawn, Dusk & A Devil Deep in the 9 Hells, what a way to start the day. Indigo and Aleki are feeling the burn, their new friend Sam is wracked with guilt and grief and Molly is almost silent (Artie couldn't join us this week) We plow ahead regardless, the party fights on to find Cyrem. It's been days, I hope he's okay Music by Silverman sounds and some other free places Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps Art by Tyrano2022-09-223h 15Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 22Episode 22 - In Too Deep  Picking up from the end of last session, what will happen to Indigo now he's in the water? Probably something awful, right? We meet the Boatman (Roary), Indigo's favorite NPC, and the party take a trip across the lake. The glow keeps re-appearing, what can it mean?   Find out, or join us on Twitter - @LichSlaps Remember, we're on Discord if you'd like to join, we'd love to meet our listeners2022-09-163h 51Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 21Episode 21 - Friends in Abysall Places A somewhat reduced cast this week, but a highly character driven episode. People are off on holidays etc sunning themselves in warm places. Aleki & Indigo find our where they've been taken and whilst it was a surprise to them it may not be a surprise to you. There has been a level up and suddenly Indigo's sword (The Witherwail) is extra dragony. I wonder what that could mean. Who is the strange elf, and can she be trusted? Art by Tyrano and music from Silverman Sounds Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps2022-09-092h 29Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 20Episode 20 - A not so warm welcome. So, in full context, I (James) was about 45 minutes late to this session so this is why everyone is annoyed with me haha! The party rush back Asarius to share infomation, but there is someone waiting for them when they speak to Seris.... Art by Tyrano and music from Silverman Sounds Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps2022-09-022h 31Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 19Episode 19 - A web of nightmares  Disappointed and disillusioned, the Blow-Inns try to get their mojo back with a bit of a dungeon crawl. Cyrem has the inside track from Zodiac (still the stupidest name we've ever heard), but what they find inside seems to target them individually. They may survive, but they'll certainly be changed... Art by Tyrano and music from Silverman Sounds Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps2022-08-262h 11Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 18Episode 18 - The gone and the forgotten. With a slightly refreshed party, the Blow Ins head out to deal with the Children of Malice, looking to help out Cyrem who just can't go into detail A warning though, we had issues with the audio and I can't figure out why it cut out Dorothy and Indigo, but she had to drop off half way through Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps2022-08-193h 15Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 17Episode 17 - Farewell to the Faithful We pick up exactly where left off last week... Not in a good place. Some incredibly powerful celestial being has been abducting souls from bodies, placing them in a book and Indigo leapt at the chance to get this book into a bag of holding. Now, three powerful undead thralls are bearing down on Lucky the familiar and the group have already faced a challenging battle today that left them drained of power and resources. Are they ready for another? Molly, Cyrem and Indigo all agree this book...2022-08-122h 57Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 16Episode 16 - Deeds of Devotion  Aleki and Indigo are badly hurt, yet the party has with them one of the assassins from the marketplace. Cyrem and Molly have some serious questions, but what to do with the prisoner afterward? Also, what about the quest they were on in the first place? The party still has yet to arrive at the beast pit to see if they can find anything about the unexplained deaths that have been going on. When the moment comes to investigate further, will they like what they find? Will they even be able to c...2022-08-053h 06Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 15Episode 15 - Shots in the Market On the way to the beast pit, the party bumps into the unwelcome but familiar face of Sebastian. Tensions are high, Molly is holding a grudge, Indigo is backing her up, when suddenly Indigo is hit with some brutal shots, and the party has to scramble to survive the ambush Follow us on Twitter @LichSlaps Episode art by Tyrano2022-07-292h 17Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 14Episode 14 - Verin and Seris Guards escort the party to a meeting with Verin & Seris to discuss the magical dagger, and many new options are opened to the party. Choices for quests open up, and Sigfried and Indigo are in direct competition, a blood-feud for the ages Who will seduce the sexy elf man first?? Follw us on Twitter - @LichSlaps2022-07-221h 12Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 13Episode 13 - Strange Company Loose in Asarius, City of the Beasts, the crew gets to exploring and making themselves at home. Molly introduces herself in a bar, Aleki hangs back and Cyrem and Gember are off investigating for some bounties. What happened to Indigo, Dorothy and Sigfried? Find out next time Follow us on Twitter - @Lichslaps New ambient music, royalty free Episode art by the DM2022-07-152h 45Lich SlapsLich SlapsHappy Birthday!Happy birthday to Tyrano!2022-07-1000 minLich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 12Episode 12 - Through the Gate The party passes through the gate, to the lands beyond as they travel onwards to their destination of Asarius on their job from Terry. On the way there, they meet a few interesting diversions.... Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps2022-07-081h 38Lich SlapsLich SlapsThe Watchers of the RealmOur glorious leader and DM Tyrano promised you a level 20 one-shot Here we go.  We may well re-use this particular setting and characters, but allow me to introduce to you, the Watchers of the Realm!2022-07-043h 47Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 11Episode 11 - Leaving Town With a spring in their step and a pocket-full of dreams, the as-yet unnamed group of adventurers finally cast their eyes Westward, towards the mountains. They've got a few loose ends to tie up before they go, but Terry has a job for them that will carry them far over the mountains, to towns new. Basically, somewhere they've not set ay dynamite traps just yet Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps2022-07-011h 10Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 010Episode 010 - Grinding Axel  Indigo has been fixated on a dynamite gun ever since he picked up his first stick, and he means to get one come hell or high water! High water will suit him just fine. But who is this strange, stoic artificer? How does Sigfried know him? Will harmony ever reign? Not with these characters they won't  Join us on Twitter - @LichSlaps2022-06-2759 minLich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 009Episode 009 - Time in the Library Basking in the success of their first official mission that didn't end up with some awful world-ending item, the party takes some much needed downtime, first in the seas and then does some shopping. Follow up on Twitter - @LichSlaps2022-06-242h 15Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 008Episode 008 - A Conversation with Fevrun Leaning into the trope, a big sexy dragon invites us for dinner. Luckily it seems we're off the menu this time. The Amethyst Dragon spends some time with us, and Gember tries to hide a recent discovery, whilst attempting to learn something from Fevrun Ambient music by Silverman Sounds, the episode art is by our DM Tyrano, and it is of our sexy dragons' elven form Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps Spread the word!2022-06-171h 13Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 007Episode 007 - The Amethyst Chamber  Sneaking deeper, deeper into the halls of Old Haxon, the as-yet-unnamed party sneak round, Inidgo keeps making stupid decisions and Molly tries to stop him.   Ambiance by Silverman Sounds Follow us on Twitter @LichSlaps2022-06-131h 03Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 006Episode 006 - The Mines under New Haxon The party investigates the mines under New Haxon, vast caverns & abandoned mines with bottomless pits that stretch on endlessly.  Ambient music, as usual, by Silverman Sounds Follow us on twitter @LichSlaps2022-06-101h 02Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 005Episode 005 - The Morning After After waking from a horrific dream, Indigo makes some choice decisions in the morning. The group heads off to meet up with Billy to delve into Old Haxon and look for these magic items and curios they agreed to yesterday, and meet one more member of the party Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps Rate us on iTunes and follow us if you enjoy Ambient music by Silverman Sounds2022-06-0334 minLich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 004Episode 004 - A Quest! No joy in the library, but the party presses on to the market just before closing. Indigo magpies, Molly hens, Aleki searches for a monocle and Siegfried keeps us in check as we meet the people with goodies we want, but not enough gold to buy! Fortunately, a there may be a quest here and as a reward, somewhere for Indigo to keep this Cloven Crystal Music from Silverman Sounds AND Mike from Tales from The Glass Guarded World Check us out on Twitter for all the links and goodies @lichslaps2022-05-2755 minLich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde-Ride - Episode 003Episode Three - Siegfried Picking up immediately after the revelations in the bar, Marabell has left the party shaken and shattered. What to do next? They head off to a local church, Indigo has an idea in his head he can't shake. At the church, a new friend is made... Follow us on Twitter - @LichSlaps Episode art done by our DM2022-05-201h 19Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde Ride - Episode 002Episode Two - Smooth Sailing The collection of festival-goers are trapped in a sickening, hallucinogenic fog that creeps ever closer and higher. What is the cause of the fog, what will the group do next? Spend some more time in New Haxon with Molly, Indigo, Cyrem, Aleki, and Gember and get to know them slightly better. Probably our longest ever episode, a lot of fun to play Intro and outro music by our newly minted DM Tyrano Ambient music by Silverman Sounds Follow up on twitter, YouTube and Twitch Reach out if you want to have a chat, we love...2022-05-132h 41Lich SlapsLich SlapsA Wilde Ride - Episode 001Episode 001 - Festivities and Fog A new adventure begins! Join our new group; Molly, Indigo, Aleki, Cyrem, and Gember as they arrive in New Haxon for the Autumnal Festival.  Set four years after the signing of the peace treaty, join us for an adventure set in the world of Exandria, on the beaches of Blightshore to the wastes of Eislecross! DM'd by Tyrano, who also did our intro/outro music Ambient music by Silverman Sounds Follow us on Twitter @lichslaps Twitch & YouTube to follow2022-05-061h 04Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Six- Finale : Episode 047 - FinaleChapter Six- Finale : Episode 047 - Finale Here we are, Strahd stands before the party, and the fight is pretty tense. The group fight valiantly What happens after the fight? Who, if anyone survives? Hang around for some of my favourite outtakes Ambient music by Silverman Sounds Follow us on twitter @lichslaps2022-04-291h 16Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Six- Finale : Episode 046 - The Invisible ThreatChapter Six- Finale : Episode 046 - The Invisible Threat The finale is rapidly approaching, if the party can survive! Strahd is very close Ambient music by Silverman Sounds2022-04-251h 35Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Six- Finale : Episode 045 - The Chambers of the KingChapter Six- Finale : Episode 045 - The Chambers of the King Deep into the castle we go, the party are hunting down Strahd. Do they find him? Eventually.... Ambient music by Silverman Sounds2022-04-2252 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Six- Finale : Episode 044 - Court of the CountChapter Six- Finale : Episode 044 - Court of the Count Deep into Ravenloft we go, what we find, no one could expect... 2022-04-181h 17PartylinePartyline4/15/22 Party Line with Dr. James Gaskell, MD, Director of the Athens City/County Health DepartmentLive interview with Dr. James Gaskell, MD, Director of the Athens City/County Health Department2022-04-1552 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Six- Finale : Episode 043 - Dinner & A ShowChapter Six- Finale : Episode 043 - Dinner & A Show Stepping through the gates of the gothic castle, the party sit down for a meal with Count Strahd...Ambient music by Silverman Sounds2022-04-1557 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Six- Finale : Episode 042 - "Friends" ReunitedChapter Six- Finale : Episode 042 - "Friends" Reunited Our audio bot has been up and down, so we have another missing episode. Fortunately nothing major. Just some shopping and recovery from some fights.  The party is back together, getting ready and making their final decisions before marching on Castle Ravenloft2022-04-1142 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Six- Finale : Episode 041 - Night WatchChapter Six- Finale : Episode 041 - Night Watch Deep cracks are appearing in the party. Where is Snux? Exhausted and battered, the party make the foolish decision to try to hike to the Castle Ravenloft and sleep in the forest.  A decision they'll probably regret Music by Silverman Sounds Follow us on Twitter @LichSlaps2022-04-0856 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Six- Finale : Episode 040 - Death for the WindmillChapter Six- Finale : Episode 040 - Death for the Windmill We missed one round of combat when the audio bot had a mini hiccup, not to worry. The fight for the windmill continues now, but who survives? The party will never be the same again! Music by Silverman Sounds2022-04-0456 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Six- Finale : Episode 039 - Return to the Old BonegrinderAfter making a real choice last time, the group head to settle a score from earlier in their adventure. Issues with our recording bot clipped the end of this session very short, but not much is missed here As normal, ambience by Silverman Sounds2022-04-011h 24Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Five - Treasures of Ravenloft : Episode 038 - Murder in the DarkThe pressure of Ravenloft is getting to the party, they make a decision whilst in the cramped, damp and oppressive ruins of Berez that will follow them for the rest of their lives2022-03-281h 00Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Five - Treasures of Ravenloft : Episode 037 - Flight to the MountainsFlying to the mountains towards the Amber Temple, the party need to rest up lest they fall prey to exhaustion and the horrors of Barovia Hang around for a catch up from the party Follow us on Twitter @LichSlaps Music by Silverman Sounds2022-03-251h 15Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Five - Treasures of Ravenloft : Episode 036 - Delivering on a PromiseSiyan delivers on his promise to the Abbot, but someone in the party has other plans for Ireena. The Abbot has plans of his own Music by Silverman Sounds2022-03-2253 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Five - Treasures of Ravenloft : Episode 035 - Ireena's DecisionAfter a big previous day, the party is set to receive Ireena's decision, a decision that will probably decide whether Siyan lives or dies. But first... SHOPPING Music by Silverman Sounds2022-03-181h 10Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Five - Treasures of Ravenloft : Episode 034 - The Elf, The Offer, The DrumheadA lot happens in what is probably our longest episode yet. Just listen, it was a blast to play Sounds by Silverman Sounds2022-03-111h 49Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Five - Treasures of Ravenloft : Episode 033 - The Missing GirlWhat's that coming over the hill? Is the CONSEQUENCES OF OUR ACTIONS? Things start to catch up with the party as Siyan arrives in a VIstani camp outside of Vallaki, but the party are trying desperately to stop whatever he's got planned Music by Silverman Sounds2022-03-0433 minACCHD Health Ed. (COMCorps)ACCHD Health Ed. (COMCorps)Heart Healthy and Unhealthy Habits w/ Dr. James Gaskell (ACCHD Heart Health)Dr. James Gaskell talks us about the Habits we must make to keep our Heart Healthy!2022-02-2525 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Five - Treasures of Ravenloft : Episode 032 - Siyan's madnessLevel 8 and our players are back in Vallaki. Siyan is obsessed with Ireena, will he tell the party why? Ambient noise by Silverman Sounds2022-02-251h 13Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Five - Treasures of Ravenloft : Episode 031 - Desperate MeasuresWill the party survive? What will they do to hide from the wrath of the Deva? What depths will people sink to? Silverman Sounds provide the ambient music2022-02-1850 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Five - Treasures of Ravenloft : Episode 030 - The Wrath of an AngelWelp, here we are. 30 episodes in and the party are staring down the barrel end of a total party wipe. What are they prepared to do to survive? Music by Silverman Sounds2022-02-111h 02Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Five - Treasures of Ravenloft : Episode 029 - Divine FuryOh dear oh dear oh dear Things go maybe as badly as they can go for the party as they fight the Abbot and the Bride Ambient music by Silverman Sounds2022-02-041h 05Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Five - Treasures of Ravenloft : Episode 028 - The Abbot and the BrideAs per normal, ambient music is from Silverman Sounds The mysterious Abbot invites the party in for a conversation. Is he Strahd? Who is the woman in the dirty dress? How badly can the party mess this up?2022-01-281h 01Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Five - Treasures of Ravenloft : Episode 027 - The Folk in the AbbeyThe party was indecisive, some wanting to explore the abbey and some not interested either way. What they find there when they eventually agree to look worries and unnerves them As usual, ambiance by Silverman Sounds2022-01-211h 07Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Five - Treasures of Ravenloft : Episode 026 - The Tome and The BladeWhat is erupting out of the earth around Bou, Vinret and Davian? Well, shocker, it ain't NOTHING good.  Music by Silverman Sounds Follow us on Twitter and subcribe to our iTunes f you wouldn't mind @lichslaps2022-01-1444 minPartylinePartyline1/7/22 Party Line with Dr. James GaskellLive interview with Dr. James Gaskell, Athens County Health Department2022-01-071h 06Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Five - Treasures of Ravenloft : Episode 025 - The Abbey of Saint MarkoviaOn the hunt for the Treasures of Ravenloft, the group heads up the winding path to the Abby of Saint Markovia. Is Strahd pretending to be the Abbot? Will the group find the treasure that gives some insight to the mind of Strahd? Ambient music by Silverman Sounds2022-01-0738 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Five - Treasures of Ravenloft : Episode 024 - Making PlansThis is it, the endgame begins. Tired of being trapped in this horrendous place, and still grieving over the loss of Emil the party make plans on how they're going to gather the treasures of Ravenloft once and for all First stop? Back to Siyans home... Ambient music by Silverman Sounds (again) 2021-12-3147 minLich SlapsLich SlapsChristmas Evil Part Two - Electric Jingle-alooMusic continues to be from Silverman Sounds, apart from the intro/outro which is all me baby! The dwarves continue their fight against Robo Santa and his roboreindeer. Things continue to not go well! follow us on twitter @lichslaps Merry Christmas2021-12-251h 30Lich SlapsLich SlapsChristmas Evil Part OneFive ex-helpers of Santas are taken to the North Pole to discover why the Grotto has gone silent All dwarven clerics All stupidity Music from Silverman Sounds2021-12-241h 54Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Four - The Wizard of The Wines : Episode 023 - A Bloodied SpearIn a case of "what can go wrong, will go wrong" for the party, Snux accidentally gave most of the party vulnerability to fire whilst they were in a fight with a huge group of evil druids and berserkers.  It didn't go well, but what awaits the survivors, if in fact any of the party DO survive! Once more, music by Silverman Sounds (please check them out) and keep your eyes on our twitter feed for info regarding our new campaign that I assume we will be actually recording by the time this is released (W...2021-12-2344 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Four - The Wizard of The Wines : Episode 022 - With Friends Like These, Who Needs Killer Druids?Well, this was pure chaos. Armed with their new Sorcerer buddy the party head back to Yester Hill, to finish what they attempted to start the day previous before Strahd annihilated them. Now they get to see Yester Hill in all its miserable glory. There's a big wooden statue at the top of the hill... Will our pyromaniac druid set fire to it? Sure he will Again, music by Silverman Sound, a fantastic website and repository of cool music.  Follow us on twitter @lichslaps Rate us on iTunes A...2021-12-1750 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Four - The Wizard of The Wines : Episode 021 - How to Not Make Friends or Influence PeoplePicking up the day after, the party pull themselves together to see if they can recruit this friend of Davians. Taking the road to Kresk, meeting more blights on the way. Who will the party meet there?  The new ambient music is from Silverman Sounds https://www.silvermansound.com/ and are royality free. Big thanks for the people out there who allow us to use their music Stick around for bloopers about pickles Follow us on twitter @lichslaps2021-12-101h 06Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Four - The Wizard of The Wines : Episode 020 - What Strahd Did NextEmil lays broken, Davian unsure of what to do... What happens next?  Well, I'll tell you. The recording doesn't re-start and we lost 20 minutes of play. And the kicker? It was two very good and cool rounds. I cover off what happens and what Strahd did next.  Things are never going to be the same again, for any of the party2021-12-0334 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Four - The Wizard of The Wines : Episode 019 - A Crow Left of the MurderThe party travel to Yester Hill, a long shrouded necropolis from tribes and peoples stretching back to Barovia before Strahd. Yet before they can investigate they hear the sound of hooves thundering towards them... Death, riding on a flaming horse2021-11-2656 minPartylinePartyline11/23/21 Party Line with Dr. James GaskellLive interview with Dr. James Gaskell, Director of the Athens County Health Department.2021-11-231h 00Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Four - The Wizard of The Wines : Episode 018 - PotatoesA respite from the horror and the relentless battles, the party get to know the Old Raven and prepare for heading over to Yester Hill Stick around for some bloopers Remember to follow us on twitter2021-11-1939 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Four - The Wizard of The Wines : Episode 017 - The Old RavenThe Tally grows for each player, a surprising result for all. The Blights and the evil druids continue their assault on the farm, but Vinret has something to say about it. Why are the druids here? What do they want? Is Davian fighting for Strahd, or against him? Trying out some new intro music I made myself, what do you think? Let me know on twitter @Strahds2021-11-1247 minPartylinePartyline11/9/21 Party Line with Dr. James Gaskell, Athens County Health DepartmentLive interview with Dr. James Gaskell, Athens County Health Department2021-11-091h 01Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Four - The Wizard of The Wines : Episode 016 - The Blight at the VineyardOur adventurers arrive at the Wizard of the Wines and meet... Well, that'd spoil it. What they meet there defies all expectation A heavy combat session, be forewarned Thanks as usual to Mike from The Glass Guarded World for the combat audio 2021-11-051h 09Lich SlapsLich SlapsAll Hell Breaks Loose Part Four - Power Word ThrillIt all boils down to this, our five warriors and Orcus! We hope you enjoyed the Halloween special, it was a little bit too combat-heavy but it was also a lot of fun. Stay tuned for Christmas specials and more news on what happens when we finish Curse of Strahd Character art by Artie (Emil/Merlin)2021-10-3126 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Three - Vallaki : Episode 015 - A Brand New DayOur adventurers take another nights rest at the Blue Water Inn after the longest day yet, then set out to the Wizard of the Wines vineyard. They have  quite the journey there2021-10-2955 minLich SlapsLich SlapsAll Hell Breaks Loose Part Three - Demons & Devils Vs DinosaursIn the penultimate part of our Halloween one-shot, Merlin, Raven, Akira, Grak'thul and Alv find who is guarding the door out of the Abyss... Demogorgon and Orcus! Art of the characters is by Artie (Merlin/Emil) Follow us on twitter @lichslaps2021-10-241h 04Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Three - Vallaki : Episode 014 - The Longest Day Part SixThe worst of all days comes to an end with a mammoth battle against a single Vampire spawn, and his four zombie allies. Rainar stands in as Van Richten, and hang around until the very end for an awesome little out-take that made me chuckle!2021-10-221h 18Lich SlapsLich SlapsAll Hell Breaks Loose Part Two - Fiery River of SoulsJoin us for part two of our level 20 Halloween One-Shot Rejoin Alv, Akira, Grah'kthul, Raven and Merlin as they flee through the Abyss, encountering a fiery river of souls and a fiendish riddle at the top of a mountain! Music by Mike from Tales of the Glass Guarded World2021-10-1729 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Three - Vallaki : Episode 013 - The Longest Day Part FiveThe party stops for lunch and has met a very strange man with a monkey in the Blue Water Inn. This man turns out to be none other than Van Richten himself, the legendary vampire hunter. Excellent, especially as one of the Vampire Spawn escaped from the battle in the Old Coffin Shop. They come to an agreement, but what has happened to Rainar? 2021-10-1552 minLich SlapsLich SlapsAll Hell Breaks Loose Part One - Glabrezu is the new BlackJoin us for our level 20 Halloween One-Shot  Join Alv, Akira, Grah'kthul, Raven and Merlin as they attempt to escape the black fortress in the lowest pits of the Abyss! Music by Mike from Tales of the Glass Guarded World Bloopers at the end2021-10-101h 06Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Three - Vallaki : Episode 012 - The Longest Day Part FourPicking up the pieces of the battle with the Vampire Spawn, we catch up with Snux. What did he do when he ran from the fight? What will the party do next, this was a tough morning for them and they need a quick breather before they go any further Rainar art by Rainar2021-10-0844 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Three - Vallaki : Episode 011 - The Longest Day Part ThreeReaching the door, but still not safe. What will the party do now, as the fire eats the upper floors where the bones they came for are sat? Stay put for bonus bloopers2021-10-0137 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Three - Vallaki : Episode 010 - The Longest Day Part TwoYikes, things go badly for our adventurers in the Old Coffin Shop after they wake a nest of Vampires. Anyone familiar with this encounter knows how stacked against the party it can be, so I was expecting some death here... Stick around for outtakes2021-09-241h 36Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Three - Vallaki : Episode 009 - The Longest DayRested and with their armour ordered, the group head back through town to the church for more information on the location of the bones of the Saint. Again, another wild and crazy episode, a lot of fun to play. Ends on a real cliff hanger!2021-09-1757 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Three - Vallaki : Episode 008 - "BORSCHT!"CW - Self harm Thanks to the fabulous This is Turin for the intro/outro The party spend a night at the Blue Water Inn and finally hit level 4. This was a lot of fun to record, wildly chaotic2021-09-1057 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Three - Vallaki : Episode 007 - The Mourning GateBadly beaten and in dire need of a rest, the party arrive in Vallaki. Moods are low, people are stressed out, will this town be the haven of rest that has been promised? Also, what was that in the woods?2021-09-0352 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Two - The Old Svalich Road : Episode 006 - Deeds, Pastries, SleepOur adventurers continue down the Old Svalich Road towards Vallaki and The Old Bonegrinder. What they find there might just put them off pastries for life...2021-08-271h 18Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Two - The Old Svalich Road : Episode 005 - Interlude at the Tser PoolThe party take a detour from the Old Svalich Road, along a dirt track to an encampment. They meet some very friendly natives, one of whom wants to read the fortunes of the party.  There is something hidden in the camp though, something of great power. Something that could change the fortunes of Ravenloft forever2021-08-2041 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter Two - The Old Svalich Road : Episode 004 - "We're Always Watching You"Setting off from the village of Barovia, we end the first chapter of our story on the Old Svalich Road. Nerves and tensions are high, what will Bou see on the road?2021-08-1338 minLich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter One - The Village of Barovia : Episode 003 - "My Boy!"What was screaming in the basement? What has Donavich done to his son, and how will his son respond after being held underground for a year?! What happens next, no one could predict. Once again, there were a couple of issues with the recording here. I've done my best to tody it up. Normal service should hopefully resume relatively soon.  Please follow us on twitter @strahds  Once again, big thanks to Mike from Tales from the Glass Guarded world for the ambiance track 2021-08-061h 02Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter One - The Village of Barovia : Episode 002 - Letter for RainarRainar Smith was enjoying a quiet drink in a tavern, when a letter arrived addressed to him specifically. Sucked in by the promises of untold riches, Rainar finds himself in Barovia, an unforgiving place. Yet, he meets four adventurers who might just help him survive.  Our season begins now. I hope you're ready Also, minor issues with the audio tonight, our usual bot has died, so I've tried to fix this but I'm no engineer. I hope it's okay. Normal service will resume as soon as I...2021-07-301h 08Lich SlapsLich SlapsStrahd's Lament - Chapter One - The Village of Barovia: Episode 001 - "So nice, they named it twice!"The Village of Barovia opens up to some of the party. Some of them are swept up into the mists. How will the first interaction with real, living people go, when you've been trapped in a house for 3 days? Strange sobbing, a giant in a shop and a lovely old lay welcome the group into the village2021-07-231h 04Any Sting GoesAny Sting GoesEpisode 12- with James GaskellHosted by Josh Bassett and Tom Cruse, the Any Sting Goes Podcast is a light-hearted look into the day-to-day life behind the scenes of professional rugby club Wasps.    Throughout the season we'll be bringing on a series of special guests. This week's guest is James Gaskell.  The guys talk about their favourite service stations, line-outs and coleslaw.  (Recorded on 18/01/2021) 2021-02-241h 08The Bear Rugby PodcastThe Bear Rugby PodcastOur apparent jinxing of the return of rugby, a mistaken kidnapping (!?) and James Gaskell on community rugby in Cov and Warks!In this episode Bobby and Tom discuss the latest for rugby at grassroots level after the latest lockdown news plus insight from James Gaskell on his time coaching at Nuneaton Old Edwardians. We also discuss the importance of staying connected with your mates during these tough times and Bobby shares one of his most memorable rugby tales!2021-01-0544 minThe RutThe RutJack Willis and James Gaskell- Wasps Rugby Players: Being Injured.In this episode of The Rut, I sit down with professional rugby players Jack Willis and James Gaskell. Jack and James both play for Wasps and have recently both had serious injuries which led to their mental health suffering. Jack broke into the Wasps 1st team in 2017, tearing up trees in the Premiership leading to him being selected on Englands summer tour of South Africa. However, a week after being selected for England, he suffered a serious knee injury against Saracens in the premiership semi final. He recounts toll it took on his mental health in...2020-06-1756 min