Slay the Stars
A cosmic fantasy, Dungeon and Dragons 5e actual play: In a world where magic is rare, those with talent are in high demand. There are doors to a place where the supernatural is common and nightmares are reality. Two friends will travel in their own world and the next to uncover the truth of their pasts and to set the cosmos on a path where there may be no coming back.
Episodes
Episodes
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
S1E7: We’re Not in Saltspire Anymore
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Char and Zem find themselves in their nightmare scenario with few options. They must find a way to protect their friends, save themselves, and get away. But the hunter plans to force their hand, and the resulting conflict will change our protagonists forever.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
S1E8: What’s in the Box?
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Zemira and Char finally have a moment to catch their breath and investigate the strange crate they intercepted at The Golden Tract. They're in a new city and left with more questions than answers. What could Zem's teacher Daleus be up to? Are they safe without Adhara on their trail? And the biggest question of all: What comes next?
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
S1E9: We Will All Burn
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Tuesday Jul 12, 2022
Zem and Char head into the Murky Knot to unload some of their excess items, and while there, witness an altercation that shakes them to their core. They do some shopping in other areas of the city and receive a strange letter under suspicious circumstances.
This may be a shopping episode, but you won't want to skip it.
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
S1E10: Amarra’s Adoration
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
Tuesday Jul 19, 2022
In episode 10, our protagonists head to the address from the mysterious paper and discover something that rattles Char. They do some shopping for disguises and meet two interesting salespeople who offer intriguing items to Zemira. Investigating, drinking, gambling, shopping... This episode has it all!
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
S1E11: The Ties That Bind
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Tuesday Jul 26, 2022
Zem and Char spend some time gossiping with Jeff the barkeep and learn a bit about the mob hierarchy in Oceangarde. They then make their way to the docks to search for Zem's father, Kristoff, and after that productive conversation, decide to spend a night drinking in the city. What could possibly go wrong?
We also get our first level up of the campaign: Level 4
As a special treat, we created our 2nd dramatization based on the events of this episode! Special guests Elli Reads and Isaac Viars join cast members Arthur Pelino and Jenn Kearney for- A Night Out in Oceangarde. Find it on our YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3sk7b7h5uw&t=322s
As always, per somnia, ad astra!
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
S1E12: Nightmares Are Reality
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
Tuesday Aug 02, 2022
For Zemira Kaltain, dreams are a tool. She never feels threatened or scared of her dreams because they are a part of her, and she is in control. Or, she was in control. Now, a new figure has entered the game, and they seem to have plans for Zem and Char. Will Zem submit to this rising dark power? And if she does, what will that mean for their friendship?
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
S1E13: The Devil You Don’t
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Tuesday Aug 09, 2022
Scared, cornered, and without many other options, Zemira and Char turn to an unlikely new ally. But trusting anyone now seems foolish, and Oceangarde is becoming less and less safe. How can they escape Nexus's grasp, and where will they go next?
Episode 13 is the final in our first cour or story arc. This Friday, 8/12/2022, we'll be publishing our first recap/discussion episode where we'll cover episodes 1-13 for anyone who needs a refresher or wants to jump in but doesn't have time to listen to all 13 episodes. Of course, the best way to get all the details is to listen in every week, but we want this podcast to be as accessible as possible.
We hope you're enjoying the ride! Per somnia, ad astra.
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Recap #1: Episodes 1-13 (Cour 1)
Friday Aug 12, 2022
Friday Aug 12, 2022
In this bonus episode of Slay the Stars, cast members Leah, Jenn, and Arthur recap the first 13 episodes of season 1 and answer a few questions from the listeners.
We want our show to be accessible to all. So if you're just hearing about us now, you can listen to this and jump right in on episode 14. Of course, it's always a good idea to listen to all the episodes in order so you have all the details, but life happens! We're just happy you're here.
We hope you enjoy this recap, and we'll see you next week for Episode 14: Betrayals Begin With Trust.