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Nature CheckThe Sea Temple | Arda Episode 62Kae's dream leads the team to yet another temple, this time nestled beneath the mangroves on the "big island" off the west coast of Arda. They are led to the temple's doorway by a small Aarakocra child named Sqooni. Once within the temple, they discover statues, treasure, lore, and a few surprises. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The...
2023-07-172h 42Nature Check
Nature CheckWe’re on a Boat | Arda Episode 61Our heroes, sans Fletcher, board the "Gaer Ladui" with Stomonel Laughshield's crew and set sail with a westerly heading. Out at sea, they receive a message from Thornburrow via the special Bag of Holding, so Nautia ventures out into the surrounding waters to gather snails and coral. During their first night on the ocean, Kae has a mysterious dream. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey
2023-07-102h 45Nature Check
Nature CheckNext Steps | Arda Episode 60The party members make plans, both individually and as a group, as to what they think they should do next. Fletcher pursues a specific line of inquiry with his research, and the team ends the episode by discovering the mysteries at Bubble 'n Fizz after dark. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist...
2023-07-032h 39Nature Check
Nature CheckThe Crate Caper | RPGeeks Part 2After discovering the cargo they've transported is full of disturbing goods, our 4 sailor heroes decide to set a trap for the "bad pirates" to try to discover the whole story. Will their hijinks be successful? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord Nature Check: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 RPGeeks: https://discord.gg/drsimonclark Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ali/Burrb: @Aliheartscience Shamini/Dread Hilda: @SBundell Simon/Hennig: @simonoxfphys Emily/Marnie: @emily_w_bates Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving...
2023-06-262h 14Nature Check
Nature CheckBlind Contract | RPGeeks Part 1CW: Child Endangerment We're taken back in time via a story told by Captain Stomonel Laughshield. A group of privateers make port and go looking for a new job for their ship. But while they secure and transport cargo for a customer, what complications will they find along the way? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord Nature Check: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 RPGeeks: https://discord.gg/drsimonclark Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ali/Burrb: @Aliheartscience Shamini/Dread Hilda: @SBundell ...
2023-06-192h 33Nature Check
Nature CheckDragon’s Fire | Arda Episode 59With Cedric out of commission and having a crisis of faith, the rest of the party assists several families of townsfolk as they fight a strange disease known as Dragon's Fire. It presents with a variety of symptoms, including some that are extremely concerning. Will the team be able to triage all their patients and treat them in time? And what is causing this mysterious illness? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy...
2023-03-202h 29Nature Check
Nature CheckReckoning | Arda Episode 58We start with a science discussion about fireflies! Then we get back to the action, with our heroes running a few errands, including visiting Pops and Fluvis and having some awkward interactions at the Academy of Explorers. Cedric goes back to the Orthodox Temple of Moradin to look for guidance on processing his experiences. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey ...
2023-03-132h 31Nature Check
Nature CheckGathering Light | Arda Episode 57Our heroes go on a search for fireflies - will they be able to find enough in town? And when they venture beyond the safety of the city walls, what dangers await them in the nighttime grasslands? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch The Arda Campaign...
2023-03-062h 41Nature Check
Nature CheckClutching at Pearls | Arda Episode 56The party reunites and works on trying to find pearls so that Fletcher can cast the Identify spell to figure out what all their magic items are. Kae, Cedric, and Nautia go to visit Peder Chellew, the bookseller. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch The Arda...
2023-02-132h 36Nature Check
Nature CheckHomecoming | Arda Episode 55The party finally return to New Sechester, albeit with some help from the Tainibrian navy. Kae spends quality time with family and friends while Fletcher, Cedric, and Nautia go to handle some business with Briffo Thornburrow and the debt they incurred to save Jay's life. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew...
2023-02-062h 25Nature Check
Nature CheckMicrobes and Friendship | Strange One-ShotCW: Mild Gore and Body Horror Welcome back to another completely improvised TRPG session! This time, our heroes delve into a human body to perform a medical examination. What sort of adventures will they get up to? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Nichole/Silas: @choleness Morgan/Dr. Phlerb: @themorgantrail Emily/Sam: @embododd Reed/Mort: @ReedPlays and @OwnMech Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch
2023-01-302h 39Nature Check
Nature CheckBirds in Hand | Arda Episode 54Our heroes spend time in the rainforest trying to collect red parrots, then return to the beach where they parked their rowboat so long ago. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved...
2023-01-232h 30Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 53 | Fey FriendsThe party spends a lot of time planning how to capture the red parrots. They return to the Hnub Poov Zoov rainforest and check in with all of Nautia's fey friends, then go after the parrots. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch   The Arda Campaign i...
2022-05-022h 26Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 52 | The Blessed ForgeThe party enters the Shortgrass Clan's camp and finds a familiar face. They do some trading and hang out for a day while Cedric performs some much-needed metallurgy. Will his efforts be worth the wait? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch   The Arda Campaign i...
2022-03-212h 20Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 51: Left in the DustAs the group tries in earnest to leave the desert, they fall victim to a rash of practical jokes. Who is behind all the tricks? And what will they see as they finally make their way back into the grasslands? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch  
2022-02-142h 20Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 50: The OasisOur heroes continue south through the desert and encounter a large monitor lizard acting strangely. Fletcher and Cedric investigate the carcass, then the group moves toward an oasis Nautia spots in the distance. What strange things will they find once they reach the oasis? And will everyone survive? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist...
2022-01-032h 42Nature Check
Nature CheckSlow and Curious 12 | Special One-ShotWhen a group of mosses and other simple plants is suddenly gifted with sentience, how will they navigate the world? What choices will they make, and how will they use their individual skills to save their scientist? REFERENCE SECTION https://diwatamnl.itch.io/mossy-mechanics Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Nikki/DM: @beholdertonoone Ryan/Lykos: @Entemnein Ilana/Mouse: @Ilana_Tzipporah Morgan/Franklin: @themorgantrail Liz Anna/Feather: @chase_prairie
2021-12-272h 17Nature Check
Nature CheckMystery of the X‘avera City Snatcher | Special One-ShotAn unlikely trio investigate a building in the slums while trying to track down the person causing street people to go missing. What will they discover once they've entered the building? And what scientific horrors await them farther in? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Ali/DM: @Aliheartscience Johanna/Shea: @johannaschwrtz Nancy/Connor: @SciBugs Sheryl/NAN: @RvingNaturalist Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch   "Mystery of the X...
2021-12-202h 40Nature Check
Nature CheckEnigma in Exesa | Special One-ShotA group of university students decide to party in the woods during finals week. But what starts out as a day with magical rum hangovers turns into a wild plane-shifting race to set their world right again. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Andrew/DM: @drew_coons and @firstwatchshow Nichole/Eris: @choleness Shriya/Gestalt: @95Shriya Emily/Nova: @emily_w_bates Simon/Penumbra: @simonoxfphys Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch
2021-12-132h 17Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 49: Let‘s Finish ThisThe group makes their way into the mine and has to re-navigate some of the traps they'd previously encountered. What will they find within? And what sort of solution will they devise to put an end to the noxious pollution? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch  
2021-12-062h 23Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 48 | Ehlonna‘s Seed PouchOur heroes return victorious to the Raptoran village, where Siw is able to tell them more about the relic they've acquired. Afterwards, they decide to retrace their steps to the mine beneath the desert where the underground river is still being polluted by Mafock's machinations. Will they successfully sneak back into the mine to finally set things right? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric...
2021-11-152h 29Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 47: Walk of the Four WindsThe groups journeys up the side of Belukako Chuchuro (the Evening Peak) in search of a relic from Ehlonna. Will they be able to surpass all of the obstacles in their way and find what they're searching for? And what will they see once they're at the summit? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and...
2021-11-082h 30Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 46: We Are the ChosenA day after the miracle, the group is trying to figure out their next moves. After some conversation with the village elders Siw and Braga, they decide to first perform the Ceremony in the temple and then embark on a quest to find a relic of the gods. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving...
2021-10-192h 34Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 45: Existential ThingsHow does each member of the group react now that Cedric is back among the living? Some things stay the same, but a few things have changed. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch   The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan C...
2021-10-082h 39Nature Check
Nature CheckGull Fight at the Puffin Corral | Strange One-ShotJoin Sheryl, Cindy, Peter, Sarah, and a special guests for a one-shot adventure where they Awaken in a Strange Place! Nelo, Ruby, Harry, and Max wake up to absolute chaos on their puffin ranch high in the mountains and realize that a group of giant birds are terrorizing the ranch. How will they combine their individual abilities, cactus juice-powered technology, and riding hummingbirds to find a solution to this problem? Enjoy this mind-blowing fully-improv Wild West-themed adventure! You Awaken in a Strange Place was written by Jacob Andrews (@FLoaBComic on Twitter) REFERENCE SECTION
2021-08-302h 11Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 44: BreathWe're able to watch from two perspectives as Cedric explores the World Beyond and the party tries desperately to help him return to the Land of the Living. Will they be successful in bringing their friend back to life? And what will Cedric discover while he's on the Other Side? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl...
2021-08-182h 15Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 43: FlightThe group leaves the mine, though not entirely without incident. They travel west across the desert and into the foothills of the mountains, but will they keep track of their prisoner? And what will they find as they journey higher into the mountains? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Andrew/Mafock: @firstwatchshow Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First...
2021-08-062h 26Nature Check
Nature CheckCows on the Lam | Cow One-ShotJoin Sheryl, Emily, Sarah, and a special guests for a cow-themed one-shot adventure! Moira, Colleen, and Marilyn Moonroe start the morning in their usual barn, but quickly things get complicated and the ladies plan an escape from their farm out onto the open road. What will these cows get up to while they're out and about? Enjoy this absolutely hilarious farmyard adventure! TRPG But You Get to Be a Cow was written by Adrian Lumm (@arnivold on Twitter), and you can find all of their games at arnivold.itch.io REFERENCE SECTION ...
2021-07-301h 51Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 42: Hurt and HarmWe pick up mid-combat with the mysterious dwarf in the polluting mine. How will Cedric and Fletcher fare against this foe? What will Nautia and Kae experience when they wake up? And how will this encounter be resolved? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Andrew/Mafock: @firstwatchshow Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First...
2021-07-232h 24Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 41: We’re Always FallingOur heroes begin to make their way through the mine beneath the desert, carefully exploring each room as they go. Along the way, they encounter a strange door and a weird puddle, then navigate along a narrow ledge covered in rubble from a landslide. Have they finally found the source of the pollution in the river downstream? What traps await them in the mine? How good will the party's choices be? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist ...
2021-06-152h 35Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 40: That’s Not How Birds Work*Please forgive the audio whoopsie at the beginning! With some boons from our audience, the group manages to make their way through the dangerous desert rock maze known as the Stone Teeth. But once they reach the other side, will they be able to determine a new direction in their search for the cause of the pollution in the Cochrial (or Loj Dej) River? And what new dangers await them in this part of the desert? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature...
2021-05-182h 37Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 39: Officially FriendsThe group says farewell to Rashidon and meets a pair of young Scorpionfolk scouts who give them an interesting clue that sends them in a new direction. But first, the party travels with them to the Scorpionfolk camp where they make some purchases and take a rest. Will our heroes be up to the challenge of the Stone Teeth? Or will the treacherous maze get the better of them? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric...
2021-04-262h 29Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 38: The Trials of WindAfter riding a slide back to the central chamber of the temple, the group is tasked to enter the door in the other side and complete another 5 rooms filled with wind-based puzzles. Will they find themselves in a sticky situation, or will they come out the other side successfully? And what did Rashidon mean Kae was supposed to learn about herself in here? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Shareef/Rashidon: @ShareefJackson Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey ...
2021-04-042h 30Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 37: The Trials of WaterWith some reluctance, our heroes enter the Desert Temple and meet a mysterious figure. Kae is told she needs to pass through some trials in order to learn about who she really is. The group enters a door in one side of the temple and begins to make their way through puzzle rooms filled with water and sand. Is time on their side? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Shareef/Rashidon: @ShareefJackson Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan...
2021-03-262h 41Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 36: Night LightningThe group spends some time in the Thri-Kreen market bartering for supplies and searching for information. After having a conversation with an old woman, Kae remembers that she had a dream directing her toward the next temple. Conveniently, Kuy is familiar with the temple in question, so the party sets out across the sand in their new direction. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Angelo/Kuy: @idigit1st Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein ...
2021-03-092h 38Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 35: Desert SportsOur heroes conquer the obstacle of the canyon, then approach the encampment they'd been making their way to. They befriend a young warrior who explains his people's specialized weapons, then demonstrates his prowess in a tournament. Afterwards, the new friends play some festival games together. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Angelo/Kuy: @idigit1st Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Channel art by Sheryl/The...
2021-02-122h 38Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 34: Downs and UpsThe group has well and truly entered the desert now. They awake in their campsite and meet some of the local wildlife. As they begin their journey northeast toward the campfires they had spotted in the distance the night before, Nautia acquires a new companion, and the party encounters an environmental hurdle they are only partially successful in passing. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs ...
2021-01-223h 01Nature Check
Nature CheckAdventures in Conservation | Ten Tabletop Tales 2020Elsewhere on the planet of Lasudes, representatives from Ysgol University and the Royal Academy of Explorers team up to go on a mission of conservation and research. Will the party be able to find the quarry? Will they successfully collect the data they came for? And what perils await them on their return journey? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ellen/Fleur: @Ellen_Dalina and @BirdhouseMyst Andrew/If: @drew_coons and @firstwatchshow Nikki/Em: @DragonQueenLair and @beholdertonoone Cassi/Ember: @CassirollChan and @ChosenOnesDnD Jordan...
2020-12-143h 22Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 33: AshesOur heroes are moving on from the grasslands, but they have two more encounters before they hit the desert sands. First, a wildfire bears down on them, and they get intel from some local goblins. Then, they are accosted by a pair of large insectoid monsters. Following visions from both their eyes and their dreams, where will they go next? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Channel art by Sheryl/The...
2020-12-092h 39Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 32: TrialsThe players complete a series of three ecology-themed puzzles in order to open the massive stone doors to the ceremony room. They have some trouble completing the ceremony this time, and afterwards have an encounter with a strange being that leaves the party shattered. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist   The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan C...
2020-12-012h 41Nature Check
Nature CheckThe Dance of the Bumblekits | Wyldrvir One-ShotJoin Sheryl, Ryan, and three special guests for a special World of Wyldrvir one-shot adventure! Amalthea, Heulwen, Bel, and Zeeker are given a task at the ranger station in the forest just outside of Torin. A group of 5 bumblekits have gone missing from their home farm! The group must navigate the forest before nightfall, withstand wild magic effects, and subdue various creatures in order to succeed in their quest to return all of the bumblekits safely to their home. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Bee/World of Wyldrvir...
2020-11-222h 03Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 31: Sights UnseenThe PCs explore several rooms and corridors of the dungeon crawl, including a library, a kitchen, and some bed chambers. The are unable to enter one room after enduring a strange attack. And in another, they uncover an strange clue. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist   The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the F...
2020-11-162h 23Nature Check
Nature CheckBurn Episode 13: Moss Be Time To LeaveDisclaimer: Around the halfway point in this episode, we get into a discussion about things having to do with chromosomes. We just want to remind everyone that both biological sex and gender are on spectrums rather than being binarily defined. Welcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! Our four main characters participate in a journey to explore another subterranean city. However, once they arrive, they discover that it appears to be abandoned, and must restore back-up power in order to descend within using the elevator. What will they discover in the city remains...
2020-11-112h 31Nature Check
Nature CheckThe Mask of Kudila | Wagadu Chronicles One-ShotJoin Sheryl, Peter, and two special guests for a special Afrofantasy one-shot adventure! Ifani, Caali, and Jadis fall from the Upper Realms into Wagadu, where they must immediately navigate relations with both Ancestors and the human inhabitants. The group is sent on a not-so-dangerous (but actually dangerous) mission to retrieve the mask of a Spirit, but encounter more trouble along the way than they may have bargained for. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature The Wagadu Chronicles: @WagaduChronicle Allan/DM/Wagadu Creator: @AllanCudicio Chelsea/Ifani: @ChelseaHerps ...
2020-11-062h 44Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 30: Poor Wandering OneOur heroes spend a day resting and securing food supplies for their trek into the desert to the north. But late at night, Cedric and Lucanus spot something that sends the entire group on a side track... REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist   The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. N...
2020-10-292h 49Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 29: Grass TravelsThe group gathers some supplies in the town of Flos Agri before heading back out into the grasslands and north in the direction they assume the underground river is flowing from. We spend some time debating how the Silence spell works, and much more time talking about food... REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist   The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan C...
2020-10-172h 27Nature Check
Nature CheckBurn Episode 12: Don't Suck & Don't DieWelcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! As the world continues to warm with the return of the sun, more trading caravans begin arriving in the Homeland. How will the Families respond to these newcomers? And will they plan to go on an adventure? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Jareth/GM: @maeamian Sheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Shepherds of the Cave/Charon: @petercoffey Jordan/The Institute/Lissa: @JordanBHarrod Xander/The Bowerbirds/Ganymede: @ARTexplains Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist
2020-10-132h 32Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 28: Cabbage Patch AdventurersTulip plays host to our heroes as they continue to explore the Murium village of Flos Agri. Will they destroy private property? Meet some delightful NPCs? Explain who they are twelve times? Guess you'll just have to watch to find out. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Nikki/Tulip: @beholdertonoone Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist   The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under t...
2020-10-112h 39Nature Check
Nature CheckBurn Episode 11: Breaking the 5th WallWelcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! The group deals with the aftermath of the revolution among the Shepherds of the Cave and meets a new PC. We trade with the people from the next city to the east, and The Ripples lead an expedition to the chapel-sized slaughterhouse and the nearby hot springs. Oh, also, there's a LOT of chaos in this episode. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Jareth/GM: @maeamian Sheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Shepherds of the Cave/Charon: @petercoffey
2020-09-242h 24Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 27: Guardian of the SmallThe PCs head off north through the grasslands until they encounter a field of striking purple flowers. They meet the guardian of this area, a Mousefolk (Murium) named Tulip, who has assigned herself the task of protecting these flowers in order to provide refuge for the rare "pop bugs." The group fights off a threat to the "pop bugs," then journeys to the Murium village of Flos Agri to ask questions of the older and wiser members of the community. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Nikki...
2020-09-122h 40Nature Check
Nature CheckBurn Episode 10: Crises and CommerceWelcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! After the Turn of the Age caused by the meltdown of our nuclear reactor, the group deals with new In Need situations. The Shepherds faction is torn apart by rebellion while The Ripples manage to narrowly avoid a similar fate. The Bowerbirds encounter a strange caravan near Ganysburg and invite The Ripples to engage in information gathering and trade with the newcomers. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Jareth/GM: @maeamian Sheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Shepherds...
2020-09-072h 14Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 26: Roll for Science!After dealing with ghouls in the abandoned gnoll camp, our heroes do some intense sciencing in the Loj Dej river to try to uncover the source of the pollution. Their incredible teamwork sends them in a new direction: north, through the grasslands. This episode has lots of science and stunning roleplay, so enjoy! REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist
2020-08-312h 25Nature Check
Nature CheckBurn Episode 9: Hot RodsWelcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! We turn the age forward once again. The Bowerbirds establish the town of Ganysburg, the Shepherds and the Institute are beset by dangers of the Wasteland, and the Ripples enjoy the new freedom of open water. But this new Age comes at a cost: who is responsible for stealing the control rods and leading to a meltdown in the Sitadel's nuclear reactor? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Jareth/GM: @maeamian Sheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Shepherds...
2020-08-252h 05Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 25: I Really Needed ThatThe PCs head off east in the direction of the pollution entering the river. Along the way they have some heart-to-hearts and do some hunting. But as they near the part of the river where the water turns bad, they encounter an unexpected landmark occupied by some less-than-hospitable creatures. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Channel art by...
2020-08-152h 36Nature Check
Nature CheckBurn Episode 8: eyeRobotWelcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! Lissa has another robot drone follow her home, Islae deals with overly-familiar orcas, and Charon enlists the help of the Elevator Operators to deal with the centipedes in his basement. Lissa leads another Institute investigation of the secret military base and meets a surprising new entity. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Jareth/GM: @maeamian Sheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Shepherds of the Cave/Charon: @petercoffey Jordan/The Institute/Lissa...
2020-08-102h 00Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 24: Do Your WorstThe group, along with their new friend Barika, battles Thenga the Ursurper, her skeletal wolf familiar, Koh, and her army of undead Gnolls in the Farrun camp. Everyone gets a chance to showcase some new abilities, but this is also their first fight against a caster. Will everyone survive the fight? And what will our heroes learn about the Farrun camp's ruling line and their connection to the gods?   REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Emily/Barika: @BushBiologist Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Joe/L...
2020-08-012h 42Nature Check
Nature CheckBurn Episode 7: Needs MetWelcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! The group builds Quick Characters to help Charon rescue his lost riding dung beetle. After that, we explore the Needs of each of the Families at the beginning of this New Age. Lissa gains a new pet and The Ripples expand their territory.   REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Jareth/GM: @maeamian Sheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Shepherds of the Cave/Charon: @petercoffey Jordan/The Institute/Lissa: @JordanBHarrod
2020-07-282h 09Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 23: No Laughing MatterDonate to The Bail Project: https://tiltify.com/@naturecheckdnd/nature-check-bail-project   The PCs have made it Level 4! But as they continue their journey east following the river, they meet a strange loner at the edge of the hill country. This person tells them of a sinister usurpation in a nearby clan camp, and the groups initiates combat with some truly frightening foes.   REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Emily/Barika: @BushBiologist Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Pe...
2020-07-222h 38Nature Check
Nature CheckNature Chat 8: Cindy PageDISCLAIMER: None of the Nature Check cast are medical professionals, so any information in this episode is purely for educational and entertainment purposes. Please speak to a certified physician if you have questions regarding your own medical health. Peter and Sheryl do a recap of Episodes 22 and 23 of Nature Check, then speak with long-term guest/party member Cindy Page (@unboundpage on Twitter) about her experience with role-playing games, theater and improv, her character Nautia, and the personal research she's been doing on narcolepsy. Have questions for the cast about the Nature Check game, or just...
2020-07-151h 33Nature Check
Nature CheckBurn Episode 6: Who Raids the Raiders?Welcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! Lissa and Charon use weird grenades and attack wasps to create a distraction while Ganymede and Islae sneak up to the Raiders' crawling fortress to sabotage it. But will everyone emerge from the meleé safely? Later, Ganymede is kidnapped by the Raiders, so the group makes a daring rescue attempt. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Jareth/GM: @maeamian Sheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Shepherds of the Cave/Charon: @petercoffey Jordan/The I...
2020-07-112h 29Nature Check
Nature CheckNature Chat 7: Brian LovettJoe and Sheryl do a recap of Episodes 22 and 23 of Nature Check, then speak with special guest Brian Lovett (@lovettbr on Twitter) about his experience playing D&D for the first time, the science behind the Myconid character Gary, fungal mating strategies and Gary's pronouns, and Brian's research. Have questions for the cast about the Nature Check game, or just science in general? Leave them in the comments, or tweet us at @CheckNature and we'll do our best to answer them!
2020-07-051h 05Nature Check
Nature CheckBurn Episode 5: The Turn of the First AgeWelcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! The group spends the first half of this session working through a Turn of the Ages, a fun mechanic of Legacy that allows us to shift the clock forward in time. Some of the Families fared better than others, and all tell interesting and dramatic stories about how the world changed in the 5 years after the Sun returned. In the second half, the PCs discuss a mutual problem: Insane Jane and her Raiders. The group settles on a complicated honeypot/reverse raid scheme and sets up all the...
2020-07-012h 16Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 22: Unconscious But Totally Stable GeniusDonate to The Bail Project: https://tiltify.com/@naturecheckdnd/nature-check-bail-project Our heroes finish their combat with the insectoid adversaries, but at what cost? Gary is able to recover some bits of their food fungus and return to their circle to replant the farm. We also have a long aside about fungi and the science that inspired this particular story arch. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Brian/Gary: @lovettbr Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey ...
2020-06-262h 48Nature Check
Nature CheckBurn Episode 4: Cuddle PileWelcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! The PCs escape from the ice floe and an albino orca, helping to gain territory for The Ripples. Then the PCs head back to the catacombs full of failed genetic experiments and gain that territory for The Shepherds of the Cave, but not before making some new invertebrate acquaintances and re-meeting some old "friends." REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Jareth/GM: @maeamian Sheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalist Peter/Shepherds of the Cave...
2020-06-182h 09Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 21: The Great Fungus HeistDonate to The Bail Project: https://tiltify.com/@naturecheckdnd/nature-check-bail-project The group camps at the base of the fossil hill, but when they wake in the morning, they're surrounded by strange company. After some trial-and-error with communication, our heroes set off to help Gary investigate the theft of their food stores. The trail leads them back to the base of the sick kapok tree from the previous morning, but will the group be able to withstand combat with the fungal thieves? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature
2020-06-103h 29Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 20: This Feels PredatoryNear the edge of the rainforest, Lucanus spots a weird kapok tree, and the group spends some time trying to diagnose this plant disease. However, they're rudely interrupted and must fight for their lives before they can reach an answer. We talk about ecotones or the transition zones between ecosystems, and then the group makes their way through the ecotone between the rainforest and a hilly grassland. One of the hillsides in this new environment holds some rocky surprises. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist
2020-06-042h 26Nature Check
Nature CheckBurn Episode 3: Robot Wrastlin'Welcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! We start this episode by creating Quick Characters to serve as Lissa's grad students for a return trip to the Secret Military Research Base. Once inside, the group investigates the small camera drones further and makes a friend. Zooming out, we take another look at what all of the Families are doing. Then Islae recruits the other PCs to come with her on a mission to the Whale Graveyard. Also, the Moon is not gone. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature...
2020-05-262h 26Nature Check
Nature CheckBurn Episode 2: The Man Who Drew the SunWelcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! We start this episode by talking about passing out, then head into the irradiated Secret Military Research Facility in search of spoil. Along the way, our group gets lost, meets some pretty kitties, and finds some stuff, then heads back to the Caves where our Families live. Once inside, we Zoom Out to get a look at who all of the factions are within the Homeland and discuss how each of the four main player Families (The Shepherds, The Ripples, The Institute, and The Bowerbirds) react to the...
2020-05-122h 15Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 19: Books and Nerd ThingsRate My NPC: https://bit.ly/2QH731H On their last session in the underground temple, the group discovers a library and some books, desecrates some tombs, and discusses some theories about what to do next. Will they figure out what to do in the pedestal room? Is the DM benevolent enough to help them out by the end of the episode? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein
2020-05-052h 47Nature Check
Nature CheckBurn Episode 1: The First SunriseWelcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! In this episode, we meet the first group of player characters, and the group sets off to explore the surface world after reports of the first sunrise in more than three thousand years. What dangers will they encounter upon trying to enter the catacombs filled with failed genetic experiments? Will they make it across the Wasteland to the secret military base? Come along to find out.   REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Jareth/GM: @maeamian
2020-04-292h 34Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 18: Spiders in my everywhere!Rate My NPC: https://bit.ly/2QH731H In this session, our heroes ask the important questions, like "Who hasn't eaten potpourri?" "Who is Madonna?" and "Have you seen Peter's dancing?" The group also nerds out about spiders while fighting spiders, raids a storeroom in the underground temple, and discovers a room with strange carvings on the walls and floor. What other secrets does this dungeon have in store? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Peter...
2020-04-232h 43Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 17: I Dream of GreenieRate My NPC: https://bit.ly/2QH731H Our heroes pick a new campsite, but during the night Kae has a strange dream. The feeling from her dream leads the group deeper west into the jungle to the site of a strange, subterranean stone structure of some kind. Will they survive their first dungeon crawl? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs ...
2020-04-091h 45Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 16: Welcome to the JungleRate My NPC: https://bit.ly/2QH731H   Our new friend Nautia leads the heroes northeast through the jungle following the bank of the Cochrial River to search for the source of the pollution. They learn about dangerous jungle wildlife, forage for edible plants, and spend at least one night camping outdoors. However, their campsite may already be occupied by a denizen they didn't expect. The crew also discuss the concept of nonpoint-source pollution.   REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @Rv...
2020-03-242h 25Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 15: Red Parrots and The Trash MermaidOur heroes board Stomonel Laughshield's boat in the early morning and meet her crew. After a short voyage, they are dropped off with a dingy and left to row to the far shore of the river, where they discover a beautiful and terrifying jungle rife with biodiversity. The PCs are harried by a variety of animals and a mysterious interloper, but eventually find a group of the red parrots they've been looking for. But has the group gotten in over their heads? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature ...
2020-03-172h 48Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 14: Ships, Shopping, and SocietyAfter battling the gnolls in the grassland and investigating the health of the river, our heroes realize they need some help. While discussing how best to get across the river, they make a new friend with a boat. Next, they sell some gems and ask Pops to analyze their water samples. After some extraneous shopping, the group arrives at the new Royal Academy of Explorers building for an evening party replete with a cast of eccentric guests.   REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist
2020-02-282h 12Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 13: Down by the RiversideKae has returned, so the group decides to start crossing things off their to-do list. First up, they travel North to the bank of the Cochrial River to investigate the fish problem. Cedric may or may not do something foolish, and the group gets into a tense argument. On the way back to New Sechester, the heroes encounter yet another denizen of the Arda southern grasslands.   REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey
2020-02-082h 46Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 12: Goodbye, Head-in-a-BagCedric, Fletcher, and "Frank" experience the festivities of New Sechester Day, but without Kae they seem to be utterly at a loss. Fletcher and Cedric meet Captain Dawson-Clark at the naval fort and share their fears about an orc invasion, while Lucanus seems to be developing a concerning drinking habit.   REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Nancy/Kae: @SciBugs Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist   ...
2020-01-272h 43Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 11: Where do we go from here?Kae is nowhere to be found, so the boys are on their own. Cedric and Fletcher find a concerning bill posted on a wall in town that causes the group to act even more squirrelly than usual. However, despite the scare, they still manage to make some appointments and have a very thorough conversation with Casper Reid, the Cartographer for the Royal Academy of Explorers.   REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Nancy/Kae: @SciBugs Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey R...
2020-01-212h 28Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 10: Shirt Virgins and ShishkagoblinsIsbeil, the Ibixian wise woman with whom the PCs had spoken to in the camp of the Chun An Iar, rewards them for the help they've rendered to the tribes and marks them as friends of the Ibixian people. The group makes their way back through the grasslands, where they engage in combat with goblins and an orc. Kae and Lucanus are both shaken after the battle and take some time to recuperate, while Fletcher accompanies Cedric on adventure to go shopping for his first time ever. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: ...
2019-12-042h 42Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 9: Forest Chestnut Fooling CompanyIsbeil, the Ibixian wise woman with whom the PCs had spoken to in the camp of the Chun An Iar, requests that they help two young Ibixians with a problem in the Coille Neo-Chríochnach (Unending Forest) far across the grasslands to the east of New Sechester. Will the PCs be able to find a solution to the problem with the trees? And will they be able to survive their first foray into the forests of Arda? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae
2019-11-242h 41Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 8: Death, Eggs, and LegendsThe PCs and their new Ibixian companion clean up the flooded farm field, removing any further threat of stirges (at least for now). They do what they can for the grieving widow, then agree to travel to the Ibixian encampment to meet the clan chief and the wise woman in order to repay the favor. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Nancy/Kae: @SciBugs Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Dan/Bedwyr: @DanPeach3 Channel art by Sheryl...
2019-11-042h 30Nature Check
Nature CheckNature Chat 6: Dan PeachPeter and Sheryl do a recap of Episode 7 of Nature Check, then speak with special guest player Dan Peach (@DanPeach3 on Twitter) about his PhD research on mosquitoes, Canada, and his Dungeons & Dragons background. Have questions for the cast about the Nature Check game, or just science in general? Leave them in the comments, or tweet us at @CheckNature and we'll do our best to answer them!
2019-11-011h 04Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 7: Deconstructed Chupacabra/Or/Goats and SuckersApologies in advance: Our streaming tech was acting up again, so the first part of the episode has choppy audio. But we promise it gets better! The PCs hear a story from an unfortunate farmer whose livestock were mysteriously killed and sucked dry. While out on the farm investigating the deaths, they meet an Ibixian who agrees to assist them with their work in return for some help with his own quest. The group reacts quickly to an emergency in a crop field, but will they be too late? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us...
2019-10-302h 25Nature Check
Nature CheckFrom the Annals of History: Part 2In this episode, we wind the hands of the clock back, long ago to a time when the world of Lasudes was still being ravaged by the wars of The Loss (so, like, 20 years prior to the opening scenes of the core game story). Our PCs are on board a Tainibrian naval vessel, the "Drake's Crest," but they have been separated from the rest of the fleet by a terrible storm, then attacked by a monstrous Megalodon. Will the crew be able to get to land before their ship sinks? And if they do make it to the coast...
2019-10-142h 09Nature Check
Nature CheckNature Chat 5: JoePeter and Sheryl do a recap of Episode 6 of Nature Check, then speak with player Joe Ballenger (@Stylopidae on Twitter) about his background in industry and new PhD research. Joe also talks about his innovative science communication project, Ask an Entomologist, that he runs with fellow Nature Check player Nancy. Have questions for the cast about the Nature Check game, or just science in general? Leave them in the comments, or tweet us at @CheckNature and we'll do our best to answer them! #DnD #Science #NatureCheck
2019-10-0552 minNature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 6: New Sechester vs. Jay ProwellThe PCs meet Siwan, the young(?) woman to whom Hudson Green is indebted. The group makes a deal with her and signs a contract in order to release the Greens from their debt and allow Janet Green to testify and provide Jay with an alibi for the night of the murder of Timothy Prendergast. But will Janet's testimony and Kae's presentation of the evidence be enough to prove Jay's innocence? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Nancy/Kae: @SciBugs Peter/Cedric...
2019-10-012h 45Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 5: Reagents and RacismThe group goes to the docks and the Luck's Rum searching for information about the murder of Timothy Prendergast and who might be blackmailing Hudson Green. Afterwards, they venture to the scene of the crime itself, where they find pieces of evidence that may help to clear the name of Jay Prowell. But who is the mysterious woman in Green's office? REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Nancy/Kae: @SciBugs Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Channel art...
2019-09-183h 10Nature Check
Nature CheckNature Chat 4: EricPeter and Sheryl do a recap of the first Annals of History episode of Nature Check, then speak with special guest player Eric Earley (@EricJEarley on Twitter) about his experience with this particular game and with D&D more generally. The group swaps stories about their experiences as DMs, and also gets into deeper discussions about culture within the game, intersectionality, and what we can do to play D&D responsibly. Have questions for the cast about the Nature Check game, or just science in general? Leave them in the comments, or tweet us at @CheckNature and...
2019-09-1452 minNature Check
Nature CheckFrom the Annals of History: Part 1In this episode, we wind the hands of the clock back, long ago to a time when the world of Lasudes was still being ravaged by the wars of The Loss (so, like, 20 years prior to the opening scenes of the core game story). Our PCs are on board a Tainibrian naval vessel, the "Drake's Crest," but they have been separated from the rest of the fleet by a terrible storm. Will they be able to repair their ship? Will they be able to navigate toward a safe harbor and home? And what sorts of dangers does the sea...
2019-09-103h 22Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 4: Fishchips and FliddlesticksCedric and Lucanus share several meals and awkward male bonding moments together while Kae goes around on pins and needles waiting for Azzie to tell her a secret. The group forms a plan to investigate the fish problem and venture back into the slums of New Sechester looking for information. REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Nancy/Kae: @SciBugs Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Special thanks to our chat mod: Trevor/Hypertesseract Channel art by...
2019-08-063h 00Nature Check
Nature CheckNature Chat 3: RyanJoe and Sheryl do a recap of Episode 3 of Nature Check, then speak with cast member Ryan Gott (@Entemnein on Twitter) his character Fletcher and his feelings about campaign events so far. The group also talks about Ryan's job in IPM at a botanical garden, what IPM even is, and why endemic plants are cool. Have questions for the cast about the Nature Check game, or just science in general? Leave them in the comments, or tweet us at @CheckNature and we'll do our best to answer them!
2019-08-0646 minNature Check
Nature CheckNature Chat 2: PeterNSFW warning/Trigger warning: sex work Joe and Sheryl do a recap of Episode 2 of Nature Check, then speak with cast member Peter Coffey (@petercoffey on Twitter) his character Cedric and his feelings about campaign events so far. The group also talks about the idea of fair employment and the issues surrounding sex work (as it relates to events in the campaign). Peter also shares a little about his job as an entomologist working in agricultural extension. Have questions for the cast about the Nature Check game, or just science in general? Leave them in...
2019-08-061h 23Nature Check
Nature CheckNature Chat 1: NancyJoe and Sheryl do a recap of Episode 1 of Nature Check, then speak with cast member Nancy Miorelli (@SciBugs on Twitter) about herself and her experiences working as an entomologist in Ecuador. Joe and Nancy also pay tribute to their amazing mentor, Dr. Marianne Shockley, who was tragically killed less than a month prior to recording. Have questions for the cast about the Nature Check game, or just science in general? Leave them in the comments, or tweet us at @CheckNature and we'll do our best to answer them!
2019-08-061h 04Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 3: In the Gilldeweed BedsWARNING: So sorry about the clipping audio, we're still working out some technical difficulties. But please don't have your volume up too loud when you start the episode! The adventurers find themselves facing off against a pair of strangely amphibious or fishy-looking humanoids in the seagrass bed. Battle ensues, after which the PCs gather some loot and some gilldeweed in two different species or varieties. They make their way back into New Sechester to show their foraging spoils to Elsa, and after that make their way back to the brothel where Karissa is waiting. Lucanus manages to...
2019-07-162h 55Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 2: Into a Brothel with Your Sword OutThe PCs decide to send Lucanus into the brothel to talk to the girl Cedric met in Episode 1. After he gathers some information, the group sets off in a quest to meet an apothecary and find a magical herb.   REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Joe/Lucanus: @Stylopidae Nancy/Kae: @SciBugs Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Rebecca/Artemis: @Phytoseiid Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/l...
2019-06-182h 51Nature Check
Nature CheckArda Episode 1: Welcome to New SechesterThe Nature Check crew find themselves in the burgeoning port town of New Sechester on the southwestern coast of the wild continent of Arda. Though there is initially some pursuit of individual needs, all of the adventurers eventually find themselves in the tavern of The Marked Bird. Inside the tavern, events quickly unravel as a pair of ruffians attack the tavern owner over a poor-quality fish dinner. The adventurers are also engaged in conversation by Casper Reid, the head cartographer for the Royal Academy of Explorers from Tainibria. The conversation with Casper sparked a deep out-of-character conversation among the...
2019-06-043h 00Ministry of Change
Ministry of Change#4 Permaculture: Reconnecting With What Being Human is All About (with Shift Bristol)As part of my mental health trip around the UK I’m keen on getting off the beaten track, and exploring projects that may not immediately shout, “Mental Health!”, at you, but are in some way looking into the way we live our lives or have structured society.Permaculture is something that has been on my radar for a few years now, but I haven’t really had the chance to explore fully. I first came across permaculture through my work with systems change and was intrigued by how the principles of nature can be applied to make human systems more eff...
2018-02-0528 min