The hosts face off against security drones and dodge scanning devices. They meet Gromdol and his friend Dad, who offer them food. The group discusses buying an engagement ring and explores the lower plate. They descend into an abandoned mine and encounter a mysterious character. The rats and Grumdoll's relationship is explored, and they prepare for their journey into the mines. They navigate obstacles and face an unexpected avalanche.
Callie uses speak with animals to gather information about the serpent and Gromdol.
Hard One and Saul receive fireproof armor to protect them from the serpent in exchange for delivering a message to General Bronzebeard.
Hard One and Saul navigate treacherous mining tunnels in search of General Bronzebeard.
The adventurers narrowly escape an avalanche and find refuge in a tunnel.
Deep dives
Callie seeks out information from rats
Callie ventures into the mines and uses speak with animals to communicate with rats, trying to gather information about the serpent and Gromdol.
Hard One and Saul receive fireproof armor
Zaleen gives Hard One and Saul fireproof armor designed to withstand the heat and protect them from the serpent, in exchange for delivering a message to General Bronzebeard.
Hard One and Saul descend into the mines
Hard One and Saul head down into the mines, led by Hard One's expertise, and begin their search for General Bronzebeard and the serpent.
Cali and Foster join up with Hard One and Saul
Cali and Foster reunite with Hard One and Saul in the lower mines, ready to embark on their mission to find General Bronzebeard and stop the serpent.
Navigating treacherous mines
The adventurers find themselves in a treacherous maze of mining tunnels, facing avalanches and collapsing entrances.
Struggling to find a way out
As they slide deeper into the maze, they desperately search for an exit, but their perception checks and attempts are unsuccessful.
Escaping at the last moment
Just as it seems all hope is lost, Hardwon spots a tunnel. They make a daring escape, narrowly avoiding an avalanche and taking refuge in the safety of the tunnel.
Duck Team deals with the literal fallout of dropping a cable car out of the sky! Callie bonds with the local wildlife, Sol takes the fall, and Hardwon loses his beans. Support us at Patreon.com/Naddpod to get access to the after-show and a bunch of other Naddpod content! Get tickets to our upcoming live shows at naddpod.com/live.
Music/Sound Effects Include:
"A Wizard Tournament" by Emily Axford.
"Bronzebeard Baddies" by Emily Axford.
"All I Need is One Thread to Spin a Web" by Emily Axford.