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Unbalanced Encounters

Unbalanced Encounters

In the basin of an island outcast in a shallow sea, a city yearns for the gold of a dragon"s horde. And this rush has made prospector-adventuring parties commonplace. From the many calls to plunder comes a flyer promising fortune, fame, and near-certain death. And our four idiots have answered the call.

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01:31:27

Arc 4 - Tortoise All the Way Down - Pt 8

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2024/03/26

"There is a bell in Jonathan. It must be there for a reason!" A wyvern, a god, a myconid, an entire battalion of undead super soldiers, a mysterious craftwork demon, and a literal second god all want our heroes to promptly fuck off. But will they listen? Probably not. == CREDITS == Sponsored By Rapscallion, by Magpie Games Soundtrack "Strong Reclaimed" by Sayer Roberts "About to Go Down" by Jerry Lacey, Epidemic Sound "Ghosting" by Chistoffer Moe Ditlevsen, Epidemic Sound "Behind the Curtains" by

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01:56:18

Bonus Arc - Cheeky Blighters - Pt 1

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2024/03/19

"Are you gonna eat me?" In the city of Agravar, humans aren't the only folk that are trying to get by. Join Angie the Pigeon, Blueberry the snake, and Shoo the bat as they try to navigate the city's shady underbelly to help a friend in need. Hopefully the capybara leave them alone. == CREDITS == Cast GM: Cinderblocksally Angie: Emily Greymoore Blueberry: Sam Oliver Shoo: CausticPhoenix Soundtrack “Bit of Cheek” by Patrick Perini

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01:23:56

Arc 4 - Tortoise All the Way Down - Pt 7

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2024/03/12

"Sometimes we're lucky enough to find people who force us to feel..." It's time for a long rest. Deep inside the Jonathan's shell, our heroes reflect on their journey and their place within it. But will they be able to catch their breath, uninterrupted by dragons? Probably not. Subject matter: Emotional suppression, suicidal ideation, parentification, identity crisis. == CREDITS == Sponsored By Rapscallion, by Magpie Games Soundtrack "Strong Reclaimed" by Sayer Roberts "Contemplating Reality" by

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01:34:11

Arc 4 - Tortoise All the Way Down - Pt 6

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2024/02/27

"You step one foot over the threshold and die." Jonathan, the Anchor, has retreated deep into the earth. Guard, the reckless, has done much the same. Will our heroes be reunited in time to stop Jonathan from slipping out of reality? Probably not. == CREDITS == Sponsored By Rapscallion, by Magpie Games Soundtrack "Strong Reclaimed" by Sayer Roberts "Russian Winter" from Tabletop Audio "Thaw" by Ethan Sloan, Epidemic Sound "7th Crown Chakra Kundalini Breathing" by 369, Epidemic Sound "Breaking the

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01:44:43

Arc 4 - Tortoise All the Way Down - Pt 5

Unbalanced Encounters ·

2024/02/13

"Forgive me for seeing a man dying of thirst in the desert and offering him water." Harisa is forced to consider which is harder to wrestle: one's past or a gigantic crystal worm. Will our heroes keep their heads as they fly headlong at both? Probably not. == CREDITS == Soundtrack "Strong Rallied" by Sayer Roberts "Whisper of the Wasteland" by Victor Lundberg, Epidemic Sound "Hitchhiking in Moscow" by Sight of Wonders, Epidemic Sound "Shootout" by Row Edwin Williams, Epidemic Sound "Thick Air" by

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02:16

Bonus Arc - Cheeky Blighters - Trailer

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2024/02/06

"You know what you've got? You've got spunk." A new bonus arc, coming to Patreon February 20th. == CREDITS == Cast GM: Cinderblocksally Angie: Emily Greymoore Blueberry: Sam Oliver Shoo: Caustic Phoenix Soundtrack “Bit of Cheek” by Patrick Perini

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01:34:32

Arc 4 - Tortoise All the Way Down - Pt 4

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2024/01/30

"I've talked to death. I've looked oblivion in the eye. And if you think you can step up to me, feel free." Our heroes clash with a friendly face in a decidedly unfriendly place. Against the elements, they're forced to ask the big questions: where is Zeesha Alzira? What is aging people to death? And most importantly: will Harisa get laid? Probably not. == CREDITS == Soundtrack "Strong Rallied" by Sayer Roberts "Push n' Shove" by Deskant, Epidemic Sound "Opa Opa" by Nathan Welch, Epidemic Sound "Dark

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01:47:57

Arc 4 - Tortoise All the Way Down - Pt 3

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2024/01/16

"That sound you just heard was Sam walking out." At long last our heroes travel to Evening's Dawn, where they hope to find the Agra army and Harisa's mother. But things start bad and get much, much worse. Will they make to Evening's Dawn before the players have a complete mental breakdown? Probably not. == CREDITS == Soundtrack "Strong Rallied" by Sayer Roberts "Forests in Mist" by Howard Harper-Barnes, Epidemic Sound "House of Horror" by Marc Torch, Epidemic Sound "Out of Service" by Kikoru,

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01:27:51

Arc 4 - Tortoise All the Way Down - Pt 2

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2024/01/02

"I cast Turn the Faithless." A bomb has gone off at the gala. Our heroes, newly ascendant to positions on the Agra Council, are the only ones left standing when the dust clears and something looms over the bodies of their friends. Will they be able to save them all? Probably not. == CREDITS == Soundtrack "Strong Rallied" by Sayer Roberts "Aftermath" from Tabletop Audio "Echo Chamber" by Alan Carlson-Green, Epidemic Sound "Chasing Cars" by Skyra, Epidemic Sound "Finnegan's Ruin" by Eludent, Epidemic

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02:00

Happy Holidays - from Rally

Unbalanced Encounters ·

2023/12/12

Thank you all for making 2023 the best year yet! We love you tremendously, and will we see you back in January? YES! == CREDITS == Soundtrack "Cornerstone" by Leimoti, Epidemic Sound

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02:06:33

Bonus Arc - The Odder Sea - Pt 1

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2023/12/05

"Every day, a new story dies. But legends live on at sea..." Three bumbling buccaneers have been entrusted with a simple job: retrieve treasure out from under the chaos of a naval invasion. Surely, everyone will be too preoccupied to interfere. Nevertheless, will our heroes come away with their expected loot? Probably not. == CREDITS == Cast GM: Patrick Perini Hoagie: Cinderblocksally Kind: Craig Pate Marv: Ibraheem Soundtrack “Wine-Drunk Sea” by Patrick Perini Game System Rapscallion by Magpie

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01:44:43

Arc 4 - Tortoise All the Way Down - Pt 1

Unbalanced Encounters ·

2023/11/28

"Will you be the foundation of the small seed we've planted?" Nearly two months pass as our heroes are left without clear aim. In that time, they learn of Sisterhood secrets, deific origin myths, and how to ballroom room dance. But will any of those skills help them survive their next great trial? Probably not. == CREDITS == Soundtrack "Strong Rallied" by Sayer Roberts "Who We Are" by Gavin Luke, Epidemic Sound "Be My Shelter" by Headlund, Epidemic Sound "Drops of Golden Sun" by Yi Nantiro,

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02:15:04

Arc 3 - Tales from Agravar - Special

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2023/11/14

"All you ever needed to do was forgive yourself." Join us for a very special episode of Unbalanced Encounters, featuring 5 short stories from Agravar: The Prince and the Painter June and Hank crash a certain secret underground fight club. For Want of a Leaf Isaac and his family celebrate Animarum as best they can. Pain et Chocolat Safra reunites with Haldir, an old and dear friend. Early to Bread, Early to Rise Guard takes up the noble and ancient profession of baking. Too Big for His Dresses Mr

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01:58:58

Arc 3 - Rallying Interlude - Pt 2

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2023/10/31

"Work it girl! Yes, yes! Love it." Our heroes return once again to Agravar. In the wake of an attempted coup, they stock up on knowledge, armor, explosives and — of course — dresses. But will any of this help them in their journeys to come? Probably not. == CREDITS == Soundtrack “Stronger Rallied" by Sayer Roberts “Blue Lantern" by Yi Nantiro, Epidemic Sound “Infant Memories" by Kikoru, Epidemic Sound “A Foreboding Presence" by Martin Klem, Epidemic Sound “Don't Forget This" by Mica Emory,

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02:49

Bonus Arc - The Odder Sea - Trailer

Unbalanced Encounters ·

2023/10/24

"Legends live on at sea..." A new pirate bonus arc, coming to Patreon November 7th. == CREDITS == Cast GM: Patrick Perini Hoagie: Cinderblocksally Kind: Craig Pate Marv: Ibraheem Soundtrack “Wine-Drunk Sea” by Patrick Perini

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01:58:57

Arc 3 - Rallying Interlude - Pt 1

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2023/10/18

"Can I roll to look for sandal prints?" Porki returns in our third Rallying Interlude. Our heroes double-level up, get their patron-created magic items, and take a much needed beachside break. But will they actually relax? Probably not. == CREDITS == Soundtrack “Stronger Rallied" by Sayer Roberts “Moonlight Serenade (60’s Pop Version)” by Martin Gauffin, Epidemic Sound “sit sit (Instrumental Version)” by Ingrid Witt, Epidemic Sound “A Most Violent Man” by Lofive, Epidemic Sound “Heroes of Speed”

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01:51:23

Arc 3 - The Lizard King - Pt 13

Unbalanced Encounters ·

2023/10/03

"I might not be the one that destroys you, but you're not walking away from this." A mysterious blood warden has crashed the Cleanser's intervention. He has a mysterious hold on Guard and mastery over blood vines. Will our heroes learn anything about him at all? Even his name? Probably not. == CREDITS == Soundtrack “Stronger Remembered" by Sayer Roberts “Recurring Anomaly" by Charles Holme, Epidemic Sound “Gone Without A Trace 1" by Fredrik Ekstrom, Epidemic Sound “Hex" by Pulsed, Epidemic

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01:36:50

Arc 3 - The Lizard King - Pt 12

Unbalanced Encounters ·

2023/09/19

"There are so many beautiful things. And you need to remember." The Cleanser is upon our heroes, gnashing sapphire teeth and writhing blood-red pustules. Will they be able to calm him and remain in one piece? No. == CREDITS == Soundtrack “Stronger Remembered" by Sayer Roberts “Hidden" by Farrell Wooten, Epidemic Sound “Barren" by Martin Klem, Epidemic Sound “False Route" by Christophe Gorman, Epidemic Sound “High Scepter" by Sayer Roberts “A Bad Place to Be" by Bonn Fields, Epidemic Sound “Beneath

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02:05:29

Bonus Arc - Old Folks Tome - Pt 1

Unbalanced Encounters ·

2023/09/12

"What makes you think you deserve a second chance?" Long ago, before geckos climbed trees, the cycle of life and death suddenly stopped. Put off by this development, a wayward cleric, a frustrated psychopomp, and a blind bard seek the origins of death and to begin the cycle of reincarnation. But in the end will they finally be able to die? Probably not. == CREDITS == Cast GM: Patrick Perini The Shepherd: Sayer Roberts The Phantom: Emily Greymoore The Song: Hunter W. Thompson Soundtrack “Endless

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01:32:45

Arc 3 - The Lizard King - Pt 11

Unbalanced Encounters ·

2023/09/05

"What do you need from me right now?" June has finally be reunited with her long-lost mother. But will their reunion be a joyous one? Probably not. == CREDITS == Soundtrack “The River Told Me Lies" by Daniel Gunnarsson, Epidemic Sound “Enough by Now" by Headlund, Epidemic Sound “Drops of Golden Sun" by Yi Nantiro, Epidemic Sound “Interpale" by Lucention, Epidemic Sound “The Adventurer" by Farrell Wooten, Epidemic Sound “At Long Last" by Yi Nantiro, Epidemic Sound “Fairy's Fear" by Deskant,

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