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Aboard the Opal Star

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An Esper Genesis 5e actual play podcast.An unlikely group of friends explores the stars trying to find their place among them, answering questions about themselves and the universe. Because sometimes the biggest mysteries are closer to home than you realize, and the universe is a very strange place. And life is never boring aboard the Opal Star.

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68. Unexpected Rendezvous, pt 3

Aboard the Opal Star ·

2023/04/10

There is another monster between the party and the Basilisk. The rhodelite bhaterra was not happy about them disturbing its nap, and they dispatch it with more ease than their last two obstacles. Vae collects the crystals that fell off the creature. It takes some time to get the Basilisk into something resembling working order. It is far from spaceworthy, but it should be able to make the flight to the ships.

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67. Unexpected Rendezvous, pt 2

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2023/04/03

As soon as they enter the cave, the party finds themselves facing off against two Cassarian Rippers. They dispatch them rather effectively, Kai revealing himself to be more dangerous than they expected. Vae gains another arm for her collection.Sound effects by: ZapsplatTheme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/Additional music: Planet Hell by Nicolas Jeudy / DARK FANTASY STUDIOCheck us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocialSupport us:

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66. Unexpected Rendezvous, pt 1

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2023/03/27

Someone has snuck up on the party and they react quickly. Thankfully, Vae recognizes her old associate Scarecrow (played by Benjamin Drury of Lawful Great Adventures) before he is killed. Kai was forced to flee the Federation after attempting to investigate the creation of the Ashenguard, a curiosity sparked by the sight of Anima soon after her arrival. Since then, he has been in hiding on Euria 7. He caught the signal the party was chasing and snuck up on them to figure out what they were doing

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65. Last Known Location

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2023/03/20

Stavias goes to speak with Spectra about their place on this ship and her theories on the Basilisk. Spectra, in turn, asks them about the falling out with their father.Vae verifies information with Spectra and let's slip that this isn’t the first time she’s seen a ship full of people disappear.Anima asks Spectra if they will get to speak with someone from Nova Station since she remembers Dottie getting hired by them. Then she asks who Jin is, which leads to a conversation about the mysterious

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64. A History Lesson pt 2

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2023/03/13

Anima delves into Relic’s research, and Bal goes to hit things in the training room. Meanwhile, Vae and Stavias research into Euria 7, the Basilisk, and Nova Station, gathering a wide variety of information that should be useful in the upcoming mission.Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocialSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/pseudonymsocial/Buy me a coffee: https://www.ko-fi.com/briannajean

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63. A History Lesson pt 1

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2023/03/06

The crew gathers for dinner and Spectra gets a request from a friend to clarify some data. That data ends up revealing the location of a long lost ship, the Basilisk. Spectra agrees to help her friend recover the ship in exchange for splitting the credit for the discovery.Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocialSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/pseudonymsocial/Buy me a coffee:

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62. The Art of Making Friends pt 2

Aboard the Opal Star ·

2023/02/27

Vae and Anima finish their discussion of the importance of jewelry.Bal is informed that he has perhaps been enabling Stavias' dramatic/picky tendencies.Nell continues to be a chaotic instigator.Then the crew talks a lot about the places they call home and what home means to them.Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocialSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/pseudonymsocial/Buy me a coffee:

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61. The Art of Making Friends pt 1

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2023/02/20

Anima offers to make a special meal for Bal and Stavias and makes some shocking discoveries about the latter’s diet. Vae joins in on the conversation and Nell offers some clarifications, revealing that she is not your ordinary AI. Stavias attempts to learn more about Nell while giving Vae and Anima a chance to ask more questions of themself.Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocialSupport us:

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60. The Interview pt 2

Aboard the Opal Star ·

2023/02/13

The crew finishes their background checks and the interview process, and they decide to let Bal and Stavias join on a temporary basis.Meria leaves to take care of some personal business, choosing to stay behind to lend a hand with the mess Trigger left behind.Bal and Stavias say goodbye to their friend Dandelion while Vae and Anima have a heart-to-heart about the shadows in Vae’s past.Then everyone settles into their new rhythms aboard the Opal Star.Sound effects by: ZapsplatTheme music by:

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59 The Interview pt 1

Aboard the Opal Star ·

2023/02/06

The crew gathers to interview and investigate the two potential new crew members before agreeing to let them on. Bal and Stavias are questioned by the crew and the other party members, while Meria does a deep dive into their work history.Sound effects by: ZapsplatTheme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocialSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/pseudonymsocial/Buy me a coffee: https://www.ko-fi.com/briannajean

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58. World Collide pt 2

Aboard the Opal Star ·

2023/01/30

The party is dropped off near Cynfrith’s location and together they hatch a plan to catch him unaware. The plan goes off without a hitch and they are able to secure him, rob him, and then humiliate him. Spectra comes to pick them up afterwards and is impressed by their skills, taking the ride back to see what Vae and Anima think of their new friends. Meanwhile, Bal and Stavias discuss their potential new job.Sound effects by: ZapsplatTheme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/Check us out:

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57. Worlds Collide pt 1

Aboard the Opal Star ·

2023/01/23

Stavias and Bal arrive for a meeting with Ms. Yellow when they meet Vae and Anima, who are waiting for word on when the Opal Star will be ready to leave. There is a passive-aggressive standoff until Ms. Yellow arrives and reveals that Cynfrith is nearby. The party has the approval to go and detain him until Almari security forces arrive.Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocialSupport us:

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Season 1 Recap

Aboard the Opal Star ·

2023/01/16

A broad overview of what happened in season 1, for anyone who has forgotten. Theme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocialSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/pseudonymsocial/Buy me a coffee: https://www.ko-fi.com/briannajean

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Santa's Escape

Aboard the Opal Star ·

2022/12/19

An odd group of Hunters answers a last-minute summons to deal with a crisis at the North Pole, only to find things are not as they seem.Sound effects & music by: ZapsplatCheck us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocialSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/pseudonymsocial/Buy me a coffee: https://www.ko-fi.com/briannajean

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Adversary Playtest: The Spelling Bee

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2022/11/21

This is a playtest I did for a game written by my friends Benjamin Drury and Zadkiel Vaske-Huff called Adversary. If you like what you hear, back the game on Kickstarter:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adversary/adversary?ref=user_menu

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56. Several Years Ago

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2022/11/14

The recently disinherited Stavias Safi and their newly unemployed bodyguard Balimar Quiriri find themselves facing an uncertain future. While deciding what their next move should be, they notice a young Ashenforged who appears to be in a dangerous situation. It leads to an interesting encounter and a fortuitous connection. Sound effects by: ZapsplatTheme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/Music: You Are Better Off Dead by Nicolas Jeudy / DARK FANTASY STUDIOCheck us out:

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Sole Sol - A Ten Candles One-Shot

Aboard the Opal Star ·

2022/10/31

The universe has reached its end, but it has one last prayer before it goes. Find the game here: https://cavalrygames.com/ten-candles-infoMusic: Mausoleum and Labrinth from the Dungeon Music Pack on HumbleBundleCheck us out: https://pseudonymsocial.com/Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocialSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/pseudonymsocial/Buy me a coffee: https://www.ko-fi.com/briannajean

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Two Years Later: A Retrospective

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2022/10/24

Join the crew of the Opal Star as we look back on the past 2 years and where this journey has taken us.Sound effects by: ZapsplatTheme music by: https://chesterstudios.net/Check us out: https://pseudonymsocial.wordpress.com/Follow us: https://twitter.com/PseudonymSocialSupport us: https://www.patreon.com/pseudonymsocial/Buy me a coffee: https://www.ko-fi.com/briannajean

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55. What Happens Next

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2022/10/17

It has been a hectic few months since our crew left the Federation, and now they may have some actual downtime. First things first, though. It is time to meet the man behind the curtain. Sandro Esman, aka Whisper, has invited them to meet him at his base of operations on Almari. It turns out he was more invested in their safety than they realized. Specifically, he was interested in making sure Faridah was safe. One of our first mysteries has been solved and it is time for the parting of ways. No

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54. A Whisper in the Shadows

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2022/10/03

Now that the job is done, it is time to lie low until the heat dies down. Faridah, Anima, Vaelena, and Sage spend a week in a safehouse arranged for by Spectra. Research is done, fun times are had, and then contact is established with the crew. The bounty war may be over, but there is one thing left to take care of. Whisper has requested a meeting with the crew. He seems to be particularly interested in meeting Faridah. Why? Only he can tell.Including special guest Patrick Chester of Chester Studios

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