7: From the Ashes - A Giant Problem
Summary
Hosts Shawn and Matt continue their *Ironsworn: From the Ashes* campaign, switching to Roll20 for the first time. They journey north to find a white pillar, encountering giants guarding a pass who reveal a betrayal involving the black pillar. The episode also discusses the upcoming *Dragongrin* campaign setting and the challenges of playing during the early pandemic lockdowns.
Topics discussed
Welcome, lockdown check-in, and podcast hiatus explanation
Promoting 'Delve' and 'A Dead Man's Guide to Dragongrin'
Recap of the Black Pillar battle and switch to Roll20
Reuniting characters and navigating narrative tension
Journey begins: Oracle rolls and terrain traversal
Waypoint 1: Foraging, fishing, and bonding with the wyvern
Waypoint 2: Speed travel and scouting ahead
Waypoint 3: Discovering a statue and setting up camp
Make Camp move: Resting, meditating, and wyvern snuggling
Next morning: Journey roll and encountering a dense pass
Meeting the giants: Descriptors and initial standoff
Negotiating passage: The demand and the betrayal backstory
The sacred sword: Giant-forged iron and ancient pacts
Gathering information: Visions of the Black Pillar's corruption
The Vow: Swearing to return the White Pillar
New Quest: 'Return the Blade' and milestone updates
Outro: Future session plans and credits
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