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The Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 72Send us a textHere it is, the end of Chapter 9! Hey there it's Kahner, Chapter 9 is here and boy is it a doozy. It is an hour long, so plenty of cooked content to much upon. However, at this point this DM is fresh out of ingredients (as written lore.) And I need to head to the market to restock.Meaning, I need to take some time to flesh out the end game of the story. I'm going to set a possible return date for October, that way I h...2024-08-191h 06The Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 71Send us a textSTAIRS! 2024-08-0542 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 70Send us a textIn conflict, choices are never easy. 2024-07-0253 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 69...niceSend us a textLia and party get a better lay of the land and strategies how to infiltrate with little resistance. 2024-06-1748 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 68Send us a textFinding a waiting roadside ambush, our group decide to use it as a chance to try out their newly acquired skills. 2024-05-1339 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 67Send us a textLia and Kaslan are plopped in the middle of vacant farmland, hoping to meet with Tamara Wicker and locate the next Fountain. 2024-04-2936 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 66Send us a textPlanning the next step on the last day of relaxation. Next, the tension ramps back up! 2024-04-1542 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 65Send us a textA moment of reprieve or calm before the storm? Lia and Kaslan take a shower and have some coffee, but will they finish their cup before they are after it again? Listen and find out. 2024-04-0151 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 64Send us a textA new chapter begins! Lia and Kaslan ride horseback into the woods of Shallowroot to attempt an escape. What could go wrong? 2024-03-1845 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 63Send us a textAs promised, here is Part 2. Enjoy! Wow, it is crazy how long we have been doing this...2024-03-0438 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 62Send us a textHere we are again at the end of another Chapter! (Wait for applause...) We had a lot of fun with this session, and over recorded by a long shot. For the sake of your time, we divided it up into 2 parts. This one (part 1) and the other coming out next deployment. We hope you enjoy the listen! 2024-02-191h 01The Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 61Send us a textFind the Faith's Fountain and release its power! 2024-02-051h 22The Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 60!Send us a text60! We made it to 60! Bare witness to the heist as Lia delicately finds mutual ground between tensioned parties all while trying to remain undetected with Castle Ordain! 2023-11-061h 16The Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 59Send us a textWith the first obstacle surmounted, Lia and her pocket rogues are ready for the second objective: hoping to infiltrate the manor before a paranoia-fueled noble detects them. 2023-10-2359 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 58Send us a textDinner Approaches! Lia prepares to perform with trusty Kaslan by her side! Can she pull off her culinary cut pursing before one of the most powerful figures in the church becomes aware? Listen and find out...2023-10-0956 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 57Send us a textA Bard performs best when given a stage, and so long as the world continues to be one, a Bard is always at their best. 2023-09-251h 03The Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 56Send us a textPlan, Plan, Plan, Go! 2023-09-111h 05The Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 55Send us a textReconnaissance and recollection. Lia dives into the mundane to find information long passed over that could help in her heist. Kaslan talks about his feelings. 2023-08-281h 05The Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 54Send us a textLia secures perspective as a new class of magic provides important details. 2023-08-1436 minThe Bountiful BardsA Message From Our SponsorsSend us a textWhen it's just us two, sometimes the wagon breaks a wheel. We apologize for the delay. The Bards could not record this weekend because of an unforeseen illness. (Or curse of a rather powerful Sea Hag.) We plan to make the next episode post next Monday. (Unless the Hag overthrows Miranda's father, then we gotta slay a bich.) See you then! 2023-08-0700 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 53Send us a textOne candle-many shadows. A plot, purpose, and plan. Lia learns of the political simmer in Eastway and hopes to determine how to bring it to a boil. 2023-07-2444 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 52Send us a textCatching up with friends is always fun, especially when the story is filled with more dragons, a goddess, and a high-stakes heist! 2023-07-1046 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 51Send us a textA slice of Easeway is at hand so Lia can ponder her fountain plan! 2023-06-2652 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 50!Send us a textLia is off on her own. Not within the confines of an ancient ruin teeming with monstrosities, but among her own kind, where every eye is watching. Does our heroine have what it takes to survive in a country cultured against her nature? Listen in and see.2023-06-1244 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 49Send us a textThe Wicker Family prepares for departure. Each ventures forth on their own to survey the remaining sanctified cities, in hopes of ascertaining the location of the Fountains within. Split the party for higher chances—but higher risks.2023-05-2930 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 48 (The Recap!)Send us a textWelcome to our Recap! With a little over two years under our belt, we felt it was the best time to go over the WHOLE story again and sum up the plot in a nice little chaotic hour. A great way for old fans to retrace their steps and for new ones to join in! 2023-05-151h 01The Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 47Send us a textBack within the silver dragon's fortress, Lia and Jimothy plan for their next step. also...NEW INTRO!!!!! (And something extra at the end too.) 2023-05-0151 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 46Send us a textUp! Up into the sky!2023-04-1743 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 45Send us a textLia and Jimothy stand beneath a pulsating point of power, the immensity of which can be seen from miles away. Incognito is no longer an option. 2023-03-2754 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 44Send us a textA test of Charisma. Who better to face it than a Bard? The Fountain awaits. 2023-02-2045 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 43Send us a textPost-church robbery, Lia and Jimothy take a lovely trip out onto the lake in a rowboat not shaped like a beaver.Hang around after the episode for a musical treat crafted by Miranda. 2023-02-061h 02The Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 42Send us a textOperation Sneak Dragon is ago! Lia and Jimothy take flight with their friendly dragon in an attempt to infiltrate one of the faith's prestigious temples and retrieve the key needed for their quest. An extra long episode today because we will not post again until the 9th of January. Everyone enjoy your holiday and we look forward to seeing you back in the new year! 2022-12-121h 14The Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 41Send us a textLia and Jimothy speak with legend and learn of myth. Link to Miranda's Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-IWMblBBqI&t=1113s2022-11-2835 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 40Send us a textAfter a night of camping, our duo awakens in a batch of thick thick fog. How will a dragon ever find them in this!? 2022-11-1423 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 39Send us a textLia and Jimothy take a risk using questionable teleportation magic to save travel time. Is it even worth it? We shall see! 2022-10-3133 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 38Send us a textWith a mountain of lore to sift through, Lia and her companions manage to come up with the first step toward completing their new quest. 2022-10-1737 minThe Bountiful BardsInterlude OneSend us a textGreetings! As you can see this week's episode is a little off the beaten path. Miranda and I had to take a short break because of some life events. Don't worry, we will be back on schedule with the next post date. Hope you enjoy this little in-between. 2022-10-0316 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 37Send us a textLia finds the means to unlock her next destination. She hopes this time she will finally have answers. 2022-09-1937 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 36Send us a textLia is targeted by an automaton who has listed her for termination. Can she find what she needs before the construct finishes its objective? 2022-09-0521 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 35Send us a textSometimes an audience member is unappreciative of the arts. After her performance, Lia is attacked by a monstrosity that was attracted to the sound. Will she quash the heckler or never perform again? 2022-08-2253 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 34Send us a textWhen in an abandoned city, one must plunder!2022-08-0841 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 33Send us a textWhile hiding from the searching theocracy above, the companions settle into their new underground home and plan an excursion into the foreboding ruins.2022-07-2526 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 32Send us a textAn urgent message in the night changes everything for our characters. Will they survive the night? 2022-07-1129 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 31Send us a textCleric Carmine discovers Lia's secret, but something more important is at stake! 2022-06-2743 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 30Send us a textUnable to sit and wait, Lia sneaks out of her dorm and heads back to the library to perform her own investigation. 2022-06-1334 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 29Send us a textLia seeks comfort and guidance from Prime Regius Thyll as she reveals that her room has been ransacked. Yet this is not the only worry: lightless Voiden beckons the hauntings of stories.2022-05-3054 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 28Send us a textThe Festival of Last Light is upon Cathaidra. Lia and Jimothy enjoy the delights before the onset of Voidon, the season of darkness. Note from Producer: New mics! We are constantly adjusting to find the best quality of our sound. Please continue to bear with us here. 2022-05-1654 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 27Send us a textShala and Lia race to save a life from sickness and savages. Can they survive the encounter long enough? 2022-05-0233 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 26Send us a textLia and her new companion make it to town recovering from a supposed Cornerfolk attack. Can the townsfolk trust two outsiders, and vice versa?2022-04-1849 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 25Send us a textLia keeps a low profile through the season of Hearthen, avoiding unnecessary attention after the events in the center of the map. Academics and music have her complete focus until a suspiciously well-timed newcomer seeks to catch her eye. 2022-04-0432 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 24Send us a textLia returns to Etchings with questions needing to be answered. Her suspicions are proven to be true and new theories are created. 2022-03-2128 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 23Send us a textAfter hiding in broomless closets, fleeing broken janitorial atomotons, befriending a curious spark, and extinguishing an acidic mutated cleaning product Lia must now escape the underground facility before she remains stranded in the wastes of What Once Was. 2022-03-0734 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 22Send us a textFinding a new friend with an electric personality, Lia moves on to the last room hoping to finally find a means of escape. *note* The mic issue is still here in this episode as well. Soon, I promise. SOON! Also, remember there is a map on our Twitter you can use as a reference during these episodes. 2022-02-2137 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 21Send us a textLia continues her pilfering in the underground ruins, desperate to find a way out. She has to be careful, though, less the corrupted animatronics of old find her. *Note* We are still down a mic. We once again apologize for this minor inconvenience. Hope you all are well! 2022-02-0736 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 20Send us a textWith a rampaging worm on the loose, Lia must get her fellow students and teacher safely out of its path. A hero's sacrifice leads to a magnificent discovery laced with nightmarish creations. (Note from Producer: We had a mic die on us but do not fret, another is on the way!) 2022-01-2439 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 19Send us a textLeaving Jimothy behind to the nightmares of remedial learning, Lia sets out with Prime Regius Thyll to investigate a newly discovered ruin of their civilization's past. 2022-01-1048 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 18Send us a textLia and Jimothy settle into their education. What knowledge will they find both within the walls of the Solarium and, more importantly, within themselves? 2021-12-2738 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 17Send us a textExams!!! The Horror!!! AH!!!!-Lia Producer Note: Hello there! We have had a few individuals reach out and say the podcast is too quiet. We are slowly troubleshooting this as we go to find the perfect settings for our audience. Please bear with us as we make our adjustments. If this audio seems worse, we will reedit and try again! Just let us know on twitter @bountifulbards. See you on the road! 2021-12-1354 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 16Send us a textWelcome to Etchings! Home of the greatest scholars and researchers in the country. The question remains: be thee friend or foe?2021-11-2941 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 15Send us a textThe trio makes their way along the Civilized Road en route to the city of Etchings. Will the journey be a peaceful one or...2021-11-1546 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 14Send us a textLia and friends find out a little more about magic as this chapter comes to a close. Next up, a new start on the Civilized Road! 2021-11-0137 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 13Send us a textCan't have Dungeons and Dragons without the latter. Can our bumbling trio free the poor creature before they are caught?! Find out. 2021-10-1836 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 12Send us a textFarewells are exchanged as Lia and Jimothy take their leave of Miro by way of a river barge. Should be an easy boat ride, right? 2021-10-0434 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 11Send us a textWith Jimothy free, the next challenge awaits our bard. With her musical skills, Lia must assist a hapless group of troubadours in gaining their patronage by overcoming the obstacle that is her uncle's stage. 2021-09-2038 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 10Send us a textWith Kate the cat secured, Lia is on the heels of the true criminal. Can she sniff them out before they get away? Will Jimothy survive prison? Tune in and find out!2021-09-0640 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 9Send us a textJimothy is a murderer?! Something is not right, and Lia can't be having with this. Instead of waiting on the justice system, detective Lia is on the case! 2021-08-2332 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 8Send us a textWelcome to the city of Miro! A place filled with music, art, and mystery! Lia and her brother settle themselves in and see the sights. What could possibly go wrong? 2021-08-0948 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 7Send us a textWith a set upon goal accomplished, our hero takes their first steps out onto the Civilized Road. This Chapter is destined to be filled with lore, adventure, and a dash of chaos prone to any Dungeons and Dragons game. Bring Bread and Cheese. 2021-07-2635 minThe Bountiful BardsA Quick Aside Before Starting the Next ChapterSend us a textA Quick message to our listeners about what to expect in the next chapter. See you next week! 2021-07-1901 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 6Send us a textWith the coup stopped, the duo is left with a village worth of goblins hoping to find a new home. Lia and Jimothy have to discuss what to do next. 2021-07-1237 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 5Send us a textIt's a Coup! Our duo is trapped between two opposing factions. What will the outcome be? 2021-06-2839 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 4Send us a textAfter traversing the discovered ruins and coming to the aid of an unlikely ally, Lia and Jimothy discover more than just rock and rubble within the confines of the darkened streets. 2021-06-1444 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 3Send us a textOur pair of adventurers delve deep into the well to determine where the attackers came from. What will they find while within the dark? Bring a torch. 2021-05-3148 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 2Send us a textAfter saving the farm and finding Ms. Nancy, Lia and her brother Jimothy make their way back to town while discussing the events that transpired. Now filled with unanswered questions, Lia seeks to discover where the attack came from and why it even occurred. 2021-05-1733 minThe Bountiful BardsThe Fountains of Cathaidra Episode 1Send us a textA fantastic tale told between two, this simple game of D&D is guaranteed to leave you mesmerized. In the lumber village of Dewdrop, Lia Wicker is trying to decide what road she should travel with her life when a visit to a neighbor's farm revealed that she could perform magic, a great taboo among her society as decreed by the ruling church. Now Lia will have to traverse the world while hiding her secrets and possibly uncovering those hidden by the powers that be. Join us on the Ci...2021-04-2747 min