Lights in the Dark | Altheya: The Dragon Empire #12 

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rhi laughing being an actual production concern is so heartwarming

The squeak after Trott said basketball court had me in tears. I had to hide at work for a few minutes.

The road maintenance guild is definitely going to be pissed. 😆

So far Daisy is the MVP when it comes to killing blows and breaking things in combat. The demon appearance reminds me so much of the abominations in Dragon Age. Such a good jumpscare!

Standing Ovation of the Rooftop archer for stealth skill !!!

Tom's bag of random dice is already up there with Sam Riegel's flask for running gag quality :)

Rhi's laughing fit is the best thing I have seen in weeks. 😂😂😂

FOR THE EMPRESS!!! FOR THE ALGORITHM!!!!!!

(Actual Part 2 start is 1:32:00) !0:00 Insane party whooping 0:32 Mark proves 0:40 Wibblywott 0:49 The Dark emo sides 1:24 Ann1: Insomnia 72 (24 hr presale for hr show) (2:01 PEEPERS PEELED) (3:02 PEEPERS PEELED) 3:09 Sponsored One shots! (Runescape TTRPG Thursday 20240229; Dune TTRPG 20240308) (4:04 PEEPERS PEELED) - 4:35 Trott in Zendaya costume, other costume ideas (5:22 PEEPERS PEELED) 6:04 ty for money :3 uwu 7:39 Part 1 Recap 9:27 Markism - Assailiants 9:43 CRUCIBLE DICE ROLLS (CD 2-4) !- 9:45 doo doo !10:57 Mark's PTZ camera waist cinch 11:41 CD expenditure guide/review *Between Fights* 12:02 Daisy finds a healer's kit (CD 1-5) 13:00 Trott wants to talk to the lieutenant 13:47 Rowan's bard creations are limited 14:01 Effects end during break 14:13 Trott levels up /s (Tom wants to sacrifice) ! 14:49 What to do with Unconscious bodies? (Ophelia?) - 15:11 Tom points fingers - 15:32 Talking? 16:16 Talking with Teresa !- 16:56 Rowan knows more are coming - 17:19 Rowan wants a mirror image of Teresa 18:24 What is happening here? Party discussion - 18:40 Daisy was ignored - 19:03 This is a publicly known issue - 19:52 Are we the baddies? (20:14 Hitpoint recovery needed for wakeup) 20:44 Gruff searches the lieutenant - 21:38 Lieutenant dsc (description) - 22:32 Lackey dsc - 23:03 Scar Medicine check (Aggressive throw from Kim teased) (23:42 Kim finds the voice) 23:52 Continued talk with Teresa, "Why are they pissed off?" - 24:38 Teresa's higher ups - 25:07 "Are you charging more?" (Lamplighters expanding) - 26:16 Perfect light ranges !- 26:54 British gangster Rowan - 27:17 New Light level: SHADOWY - 27:50 Untowards behavior? (Teresa knows nothing) - 28:38 Who makes the lights? (LLighters do) - 29:17 Magic leyline + lamp technology explained 30:45 Group huddle, Grufd having second thoughts 31:19 Healer's kit, 10 charges 31:39 SHADOWY light level explained further 32:33 Setting up the board - 32:48 Mignons FIGHT START 33:16 , 34:12 Initiative Rolls (33:32 Blacksmith + Lackey DSC) 34:32 Teresa can help *Round 1* 34:56 Fight start + Lieutenant DSC and opening dialogue 35:39 Lieutenant (dodge) - 35:56 CD move: Bring in the crew - 36:13 Keaton batman goons 36:56 Gruff (Speaking reason) !!!- 37:15 Tom kills Rhiannon in cold blood with funny noises - 38:11 Teresa will be fired or die if they leave - 38:40 Negotiation !- 39:17 Tom breaks his skeleton hand. Rhiannon dies again - 40:02 A Mysterious paranoid buff effect on Gruff ooOoooOo - 41:50 Kim roleplays 1/10 of herself 42:02 Minions (dash) + Lieutenant response 44:05 Daisy (Light) - 44:53 Negotiation - 45:11 Strange interaction with Light?? OoOoOoOooo - 45:50 Perception check - 46:19 Persuasion check 47:56 Teresa (Help Ophelia) - 48:38 Teresa is terrified 49:29 Rowan (Thunderclap prep) - 49:58 Violence activates paranoia buff - 50:40 Seren [spelling?] on Rowan still 51:33 Xantheus - 52:32 Negotiation attempt (hard terms) - 53:07 Paranoia Saving Thr. 53:52 Enforcers (Dodge) 54:30 Crossbowman (shot) !55:26 TOM'S WEEKLY BAG OF CHAOS DICE - 56:00 Mark actually loves that one - 56:50 Seren Intercepts, Rowan Marked - 57:31 What does Seren Intercept look like 58:04 People want the Chaos d3 58:15 Ophelia, no longer diplomatic (RAGE) - 58:36 "You just made a mistake" dsc - 59:25 Lethality? Ye *Round 2* 1:00:37 Lieutenant (talk n dodge) - 1:00:53 Negotiation, they hate Teresa - 1:01:51 Duke's audience piques interest - 1:02:31 Markism - Piked 1:02:40 Gruff (Roar) (1:02:50 Level up negative emotion) - 1:03:17 Tom and Trott mess with their little hands while Kim roars !(1:03:47 Mark HATES PYTHAGORAS) - 1:04:31 Roar dsc - 1:05:42 Nonlethal, Neg Emo Proc 1:06:26 Minions (thunderclapped) !- 1:07:48 Thunderclap dsc (Wyrm dance callback) !- 1:08:28 Xantheus Tremor Reaction - 1:09:27 neg emo proc ramps up - 1:10:32 Tom makes a joke I don't understand 1:10:41 Daisy, friendly conversation - 1:11:37 They've tried talking to the duke - 1:12:23 Parley request 1:12:43 COMBAT PAUSED 1:13:04 Parley tension dsc 1:14:06 Enforcer dsc 1:14:56 Rest of the party loom behind. Reminiscent of a gang confrontation 1:16:13 Teresa hides !!1:16:49 "SHORTY. Get low!" 1:17:07 Paused combat possible actions 1:17:49 Gruff talks to Lieutenant (intimidate check) 1:18:47 Blacksmith Lieutenant's conversation - 1:19:09 Carpenters have been dealing with this longest - 1:19:32 LLighters are wealthy - 1:20:12 What happened to the blacksmiths - 1:20:43 LLighter sabotage - 1:21:34 LLighters causing paranoia? - 1:22:03 Tom wonders if he still feels emo - 1:22:47 Walking out the light out the light - 1:23:39 Mark reminds the party that he can lie - 1:23:55 Xantheus Arcana check (1:24:43 What is everyone else doing?) (- 1:24:58 Rowan) (- 1:25:34 Ophelia, checks on Teresa) - 1:25:56 Ophelia asks for other ways - 1:26:32 Xantheus sees Daisy's Light clashing - 1:27:36 Xantheus feels a familiar sensation in his heart - 1:28:20 Nim notices the light, too - 1:29:48 Light grows negativity - 1:30:15 Party Perception check - 1:30:48 TERESA [Break] 1:32:00 Part 2 start, Part 1 Recap 1:33:24 Teresa is possessed 1:33:59 It emerges [Perfect music timing geez] 1:34:19 WHAT IS THAT (dsc) 1:34:55 Demonic Dialogue 1:35:45 Nim SCREAAAMS [fuckin props to Mark for that scream] 1:36:13 NEW INITIATIVE 1:36:21 "It'll happen to me soon" - Xantheus. Trott and Kim think about Tom. 1:37:05 Blacksmith's guild are shitting themselves, as well *Round 1* 1:37:37 Demon (hit everyone) - 1:37:48 Ragdoll, atk dsc - 1:38:28 Crossbow lad is lucky - 1:39:00 Condition explained: DARK INFLUENCE - 1:40:05 Acid atk (dmg+ CD 3-3) - 1:41:33 Blacksmiths getting destroyed 1:42:09 Rowan (owl's wis, bard insp) 1:43:29 Villain action (fear) - 1:44:46 Gruff's fear - 1:45:29 Ophelia's fear - 1:46:13 Daisy knows through Nim - 1:46:15 Xantheus' familiarity (Kim glances) !- 1:47:11 Rowan protec (has a secret accident?!!?) 1:47:36 Gruff (shoot the light) - 1:49:24 demonic chortle - 1:49:55 Fright check 1:50:15 Daisy (run, atk the light) - 1:51:19 Lantern shatters dsc, DInfluence dissipates 1:52:38 , 1:53:33 Daisy says run 1:52:59 Acid cont. burning, Enforcers dip !1:53:46 Ophelia is scared (run) - 1:53:56 Acid + swipe (dmg+ CD 4-2) - 1:54:56 DOWN D: 1:55:56 Lieutenant (atk) - 1:56:21 Heroic stand !- 1:56:37 Demon's response (1:57:07 this is the [?] town) 1:57:13 Xantheus, Arcana check (1:57:16 Percy 😢) (1:57:34 I wonder what rhi and Trott are saying) 1:57:53 How to remove acid 1:58:27 Scorching rays - 1:59:54 atk roll+ CD 3-3 - 2:00:34 Xan's messed up boy power !- 2:01:02 Tom will never tell !- 2:01:34 Hellfire [just what im calling it, i have no idea] dsc 2:02:53 The Marksman! !- 2:03:06 They're batman lol - 2:03:43 Teresa? 2:04:37 Tom moves !- 2:05:01 Tom let everyone down *Round 2* 2:05:11 Demon (attack, dragged by Teresa) - 2:05:59 Smoky eruption (Top side of table laughs about it) - 2:06:19 Dex save (roll+ CD 2-4) 2:07:18 Rowan (Heal dsc) - 2:08:06 Longsword - 2:09:00 Demon response 2:09:19 Gruff (stop Teresa) - 2:09:40 Kim's CD plan !- 2:09:56 Teresa is the genie's lamp - 2:11:05 Entangle ! 2:12:42 :( The hands are worthless Crispi 2:13:08 Daisy (atk) - 2:14:23 Radiant Blade dsc - 2:14:41 Demonic angry, laughy response (Luscent? Daisy is sus) !!2:15:12 Enforcers (rip) - 2:15:43 At least they were bad? Kinda 2:15:52 Ophelia (recovery turn) 2:16:50 Lieutenant [I love that battlecry sound effect Mark made for some reason] - 2:17:13 He's the best of us !2:17:21 Acidic retribution (devour NPC joke) - 2:18:17 Tom somehow survives !2:19:19 Xantheus "fkn hell I can't believe you're still up" *almost immediately dies* - 2:19:40 Kim saves Tom :) Tom gives a strange thank you - 2:20:46 Scorching rays - 2:21:38 Scorching Rays dsc !- 2:22:01 A Scary Demonic Response !!2:22:26 Cross-batman's turn - 2:23:00 injury dsc - 2:23:08 Xantheus is so close to dying *Round 3* 2:23:26 Demon, very injured - 2:24:10 Acidic Claw 2:24:43 Rowan - 2:24:50 Longsword !- 2:25:07 Xantheus, stop drawing attention to yourself - 2:25:29 Final Blow dsc (Party lets out a cheer) - 2:25:50 Demon's last whisper - 2:26:08 We're in danger *Post-Combat* 2:26:14 Lieutenant is tired 2:26:23 Batman IS GONE - 2:26:41 The Mysterious Marksman!! (NEW CD ACTION!!) [So cool] 2:27:42 The Neighborhood's reaction 2:28:57 conversation w/ Lieutenant - 2:29:46 His name - Grayson - 2:30:03 This was unexpected - 2:30:42 Lieutenant sus of Xan + Daisy - 2:31:11 Xan's response - 2:32:01 New allies in Blacksmith's Guild - 2:32:18 There's a conspiracy with the LLighters - 2:33:12 Church? - 2:33:40 Carpenters' guild still a rival - 2:34:10 Goodbyes, avoid the sidestreet Lights 2:35:20 Checking on Teresa 2:36:12 broken everlight dsc 2:37:36 Party Gather themselves - 2:37:44 Ophelia's Blackwing catchup !!- 2:38:05 Ophelia's outburst about Ashenrest - 2:38:56 Teresa healed awake, she doesn't remember 2:40:41 Splitting up 2:40:53 Witness Statement gathering 2:42:19 Plaza name 2:42:57 Broken everlight check (Party suspiciously teases Xan) 2:43:15 Fountains similarity 2:43:36 Respectful Straight Arcana roll, no CD used 2:44:12 Markism - Brassieres 2:44:34 Investigation check (CD used, idc about the # anymore) - 2:45:02 Result 2:47:11 Final Cinematic shot 2:47:29 Apology to Rhi The enjoyment of the episodes have been sky high every time and it somehow hasn't even remotely faltered. So much cool shit happening with the gang.

If Daisy ever gets any sort of cloak that allows her to teleport she would essentially be both Cloak and Dagger.

The world building in this campaign is so juicy, I enjoy Mark’s style of DMing that allows players to engage in meaningful role play even during combat. Only started watching live play style videos recently and you all really allow space for the narrative to breathe and for stories to flesh out organically! Can’t wait for the next appearance of the mysterious marksman! Hope he gets a small character arc during our stay in ashen rest, maybe in the form of upgraded abilities/weapons on subsequent appearances🤔

Liking the home brew rules. Keeps the game fresh. Good job.👌👍❤

God this was a fantastic episode, great job from both the players and Mark as always. Can't wait to figure out who or what is behind the Lamplighter's antics.

Bro when the actual demon says "WHAT ARE YOU?" You know there's something fucked up and evil happening in there

Coolest episode so far - love the masked marksman😂

I am a little surprised that Tom didn't immediately demand a name and has allowed Mark time to properly create one. HIS A DEMON!!

1:31:59 is a more precise cutoff for part 2 btw You guys are awesome, guild plots and some dope combat yall are so coool bro

I love the idea of a bard mocking Gruff by singing little lion man by mumford and sons. it tickled me

Groupname! The Rock and the pebbles! 🎉🎉🎉

Wow, what a great episode. Love Mark's acting. LOL

Love the campaign! Would love to see longer episodes again pretty please!

One of the very few live plays that actually feel like dnd and not a show I love it

LIPSTICK IN MY WHITE VALENTINO BAG?! 😂😂😂 I miss Vine

2:26:03 Was waiting for Mark to tack on a "Next time, Gadget!" because that was a perfect Dr. Claw voice!

Love this new series, I watched all of Aerois and now I get to watch this every week

Awesome series and Mark's description of epic moments brings such great visuals. Spoiler.... Definitely 5g

Love you guys so much my favorite people ever!

Amazing as always, Mark. You are definitely my favorite DM.

Binge-watched this in one go and now I’m sad cuz I gotta wait forever til Sunday again 😅

God, at this point if Xantheus *Isn't* harboring Sovereign, I'd be very surprised. Calling it now! Come make a fool of me later when I'm wrong XD

Mark is the best DM ever

1:21:38 OMG It's actual MOOD lighting! :D

I like this world. It feels a lot more like Warhammer than Forgotten realms.

This was so much fun. The plot soup is thickening

party gains perk, the mysterious stranger!

I really enjoy this series u guys :3

Spoilers! In this thrilling installment of How Bad Has Tom Messed His Boy Up?, a demon enemy Stand from god knows where shouts WHAT THE F*CK ARE YOU to Xantheus. Tune in next time!!

Thumbnail is mwah chef's kiss

Oh mighty all powerful highrollers, will those one shots possibly be posted on the members channel pretty please 🥺

You know Trott 1000000% thought enhance ability gave advantage on saving throws, but props to him for sticking to his guns and not taking it back.

The Disengage Action is so easily forgotten in the heat of battle ... Ophelia might have avoided that hit

I might be late to realizing this or completely wrong, but wasn’t there a gold dragon that basically betrayed the empress and attacked towns and stuff? Maybe that’s what’s goin on with Xan.

The Mysterious Marksman's ally is called Grayson and no-one bats an eye? 🤔

That Vine reference was a deep cut haha

Nananananananana marksman!!!

So, the petite bourgeoisie has fucked over the working class again. I stand with the blacksmiths....

Did they just give up on the Guy with the cross bow on the roof? Also, I think the party should start the session with all the fate dice and Mark only get any after the party has started using them. It does seem like he is the only one getting an real advantage out of them....

1:53:59 - Kim did say "Garrus" right?

1:10:14 My brain went a bit dumb for a second there as I got excited Tom might be referencing _009-1._ But then I realized it was a James Bond reference.

The plot thickens!

Are their character sheets available on D&D Beyond? I’d love to dig in!

Ophelia should be Agent 00 Negative (Or positive)

Woot Woot ❤

Hey Mark, do you plan on releasing the subclasses anywhere? Personally super interested and would like to either play them or introduce them into one of my campaigns.

Just wanted to throw in a team name suggestion, "Pillar's Song"

1:39:40-1:39:41 Was Rhi just channeling a Murloc?

1:36:21 "It will be me soon"-Tom "What?"-Kim "What"-Tom

Remember be careful with electric devices as it could be harmful and or lethal to you and or other people and or start a fire

What's stopping the other guilds from just destroying the lamps if they are so hateful and enraged? ... and yep there's definitely some kind of enchantment or charm going on

cool

Talis'Val Praxis Val .. Whats coming next?

Bruh the thumbnail looks like garou vs bang art cover 😂😂😂

Name of Plaza - "Plaza of Lovely Ley Lines"

57:55 after this i somehiw want an npc called Susan Williams in the game

🔖 2:40:00

Thanks

At least we don't have a pc death every episode here in the beginning

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Please tune down the clown acting. I watch you for your friendly and serious roleplaying. 😊