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Best Wishes has a rejuvenating night after the Fey Ball, and makes their way to Alussia in the Water Elemental Plane to help Shy realign with the current...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for o...

Welcome to our third Godkiller: Balance Talkback, where Em, Gina & and our special guest, Aabria Iyengar, dive into your questions about our show thus far. Spoilers abound, so consider yourself warned! This talkback covers up to the end of Episode 12: Atoning, and drops lots of hints about the upcoming episodes. We responded to SO MANY QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY - thank you!! We talk about our process with the show, the characters and the world, as well as our experiences with the incredible guests we've had join us. 

We will absolutely be doing another one of these a...

The party attends a celebration in their honour at the Court of the Senaliesse, where there in frivolity, diplomacy, and some rekindling of romance on the dance floor...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/faer) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for o...

What is broken can be mended. What is written can be edited. What is lost can be found again. Where did you go, when you let go of my hand? How have you changed now that you've come back?

Content warnings for this episode include: fear // allusions to mass death // knives as weapons // murder // allusions to systems of oppression & class struggle // religious overtones 

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Mischi, who you can find @Mischiart on twi...

Best Wishes rushes their way towards the Ipomea Vault as Thistle strives to affirm his title of First Warden of the Trigon and claim Oakheart, with the other teams close on their heels...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

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Welcome to our second Godkiller: Balance Talkback, where Em, Gina & Jannes dive into your questions about our show thus far. Spoilers abound, so consider yourself warned! This talkback covers up to Interlude 4: Betraying, and drops lots of hints about the upcoming episodes. We responded to SO MANY QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY - thank you!! We talk about our process with the show, the characters and the world, as well as our experiences with the incredible guests we've had join us. 

We will absolutely be doing another one of these at the end of the series, so feel f...

One link for those you've lost. One link for those you've found. And a link for yourself, to remember what ties you to those around you. We are nothing if not our bonds to each other.

Content warnings for this episode include: betrayal // grief & loss // war // romance // blood // body horror // knives as weapons // harm to animals // threats of violence // assisted suicide

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. The voice of Issilus, The Broken Sister, is Aabria Iyengar. The voice of Tharakus, Abyss in Chains, is Si Rutherford. This season’s dr...

The party begins the Warden's Gauntlet to recover Oakheart, navigating the Whisperwood Trial before facing foes in the Red Wilds...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for our Main Campaign episodes every Monday at 8pm P...

Best Wishes takes a jaunt to the Feywild and finds themselves in the radiant city of Elumé, enjoying a night out before a meeting with the High Court of the Senaliesse...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us...

Your chains are rattling. The walls are crumbling. The Titans are coming, High Priestess... are you ready to do your duty to restore balance?
 
 Content warnings for this episode include: betrayal // grief & loss // lies & concealment // body horror // corruption & possession // graphic violence // premeditated murder // blood // knives as weapons // harm to animals // self harm & allusions to suicide // religious overtones // war // fire // unsafe water // sexual undertones //

 Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. The voice of Issilus, The Broken Sister, is Aabria Iyengar. The voice of Tharakus, Abyss in Chains, is Si Rutherford. Thi...

After returning home to Taywin, the party takes a moment to breathe as hearts are opened, lines are drawn, and plans are made for their next steps...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for our M...

The party takes a moment to breathe after escaping Q'lor. Hearts opened, feelings shared, discoveries made, and a path forward emerges...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for our Main Campaign episodes every Monday at 8p...

A little bonus content for all you GKB fans! I'm so thrilled today to drop Sounds of the Cradle, a music retrospective through some of the songs composed for GKB by our composer, Si Rutherford. Si has brought an incredible amount of depth and talent to our team and this show - truly, it wouldn't be the same show without him.

We have a selection of songs for you, with some accompanying insight from Si himself into his process and inspiration, followed by a little snippet from me about my FEELINGS... sorry, my thoughts on how I...

Best Wishes scrambles into combat at the Manor, dealing with the consequences that will change one of them forever...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for our Main Campaign episodes every Monday at 8pm PST a...

You don't want to look at it. You don't want to see. But you need to. The Weave has a story for you, and you need to look at it to know. But be careful... while you are watching, who is watching you?

Content warnings for this episode include: grief & loss // betrayal // abandonment & rejection // death // corruption & possession // body horror // sleep paralysis // being watched // allusions to child endangerment // 

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. The voice of Issilus, The Broken Sister, is Aabria Iyengar. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Car...

A hectic confrontation on the road upends the party, as they try to get themselves ready for one tasty party at the Murnau Manor...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for our Main Campaign episodes e...

Things go awry in the sewers below Q'lor, and Miri confronts an old friend about their shared past with Nedari...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for our Main Campaign episodes every Monday at 8pm P...

What's inside you will sustain. What's inside you is a gift. What's inside you is a hope beyond hope. How do you slake your hunger? What would you give to feel whole again?

Content warnings for this episode include: food & feeding // grief & loss // betrayal // threats // body horror // family conflict // discussion of attempted murder

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. The voice of Ungal, The Undying is Matthew Mercer. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Mischi, who you can find @Mischiart on twitter! Our ma...

Esper reunites with Best Wishes on the dark streets of Q'lor, as they foray into the sights of Enoch Murneau & The Carnal Coven... 

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us live for our Main Campaign episodes every Mo...

It's HOT CRAZY DEATH, baby! We're back to see what Esper gets up to after he ran from the Cardic Gemini, with our dear sweet baby boy Sux Benedict, as the band faces off against foes in both metaphorical and literal hell..

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma...

Time. You thought you had more time. But between the Scion and the creeping form in the mirror, it has all come too fast. But goodness, aren't you hungry? Are you fed? Eat.

Content warnings for this episode include: police brutality // premeditated violence // deceit // power dynamics // forced confinement // corruption // nepotism // hunger & forced feeding & food // being watched // body horror // murder 

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. The voice of Avaris Kerschel, The Scion of Perdition, is Brennan Lee Mulligan. The voice of Ungal, The Undying, is Matthew Mercer. This season’s d...

A plane shift gone wrong lands Best Wishes in the Plane of Ooze, where they do some heroics before FINALLY making it to Q'lor and making a strong first impression...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! 

Come join us l...

A prince amongst priests. A God amongst men. The darkness is your home, but be careful: what happens when the light is shone on your mortality?

Content warnings for this episode include: shadows & the dark // nepotism // corruption // religious overtones // power dynamics // greed // uninvited entry // condescension // violence // premeditated murder

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. The voice of Ashmedai is Cody Heath. The voice of Avaris Kerschel, The Scion of Perdition, is Brennan Lee Mulligan. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Mischi, who yo...

Best Wishes plots their next path, saying goodbye to Taywin, and making a stop over at Temple Felinis before returning to Miri's old stomping grounds...

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! Huge thanks to our special guests Kelli Ogmundson (she/her) as Blueberry, Half-Elf...

You have to run, you have to. You cannot fight the inevitable. And you have to remember that you can't fight the reality of what's right in front of you. What you see, what you know, and what you want. 

Content warnings for this episode include: grief // loss // death of a parent // parent-child conflict // gaslighting // being watched, pursed, & chased // burns & wounds // romance // heartbreak // threats of violence & persecution // systemic oppression and corruption

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign art...

Welcome to our first Godkiller: Balance Talkback, where Em, Gina & Jannes dive into your questions about our show thus far. Spoilers abound, so consider yourself warned! This talkback covers up to Episode 7: Remembering, and drops lots of hints about the upcoming episodes. We talk about our process with the show, the characters and the world, as well as our experiences with the incredible guests we've had join us. 

We will absolutely be doing another one of these at the end of the series, so feel free to get in touch with us about all the questions! Consider s...

Do you remember when you were made from the mud? How long have you been alone? Did your father want you? And who will save you when the Scion turns his gaze on you?

Content warnings for this episode include: grief // loss // death of a parent // parent-child conflict // romance // heartbreak // threats of violence & persecution // systemic oppression and corruption

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. The voice of Davos Halassian is Christian Carlson. The voice of Avisan Eutoches is Tim Carlson. The voice of Ashmedai is Cody Heath. The voice of...

The party attempts a heist(?) while Tim(?) puts them through a gauntlet at the Veytoma Academy...

Welcome to BlackwaterDnD's Main Campaign, DM'd by our special guest DM, The GM Tim!

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! Welcoming guests Kelli Ogmundson (she/her...

Best Wishes spends a night recovering after the Cardic Gemini in their new abode in Taywin...

Welcome to BlackwaterDnD's Main Campaign!

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! Welcoming guests Kelli Ogmundson (she/her) as Blueberry, Half-Elf Celestial Warlock, and Jamie King (they...

There is comfort in being lost. There is hope in being found. There is fear in being truly seen and known, but it is worth it in the end. 

Content warnings for this episode include: grief // loss // allusions to pre-meditated murder // parent-child conflict // betrayal // romance // heartbreak

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Mischi, who you can find @Mischiart on twitter! Our main theme for this episode, Light & Dark, was composed by Sean McRoberts. Character and location leitmotifs by...

A tense standoff atop the caldera of Asari as Best Wishes struggles to resolve the Cardic Gemini...

Welcome to BlackwaterDnD's Main Campaign!

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Orc Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! Welcoming guests Kelli Ogmundson (she/her) as Blueberry, Half-Elf Celestial Warlock, and Jamie King...

Roslyn explore further into the terrifying dreamscape, challenging a malevolently kind Fox as she seeks control of her fate...

Content warnings for this episode include: knife violence // graphic descriptions of harm to animals, animal death // meat and animal gore (skinning) // gaslighting // death of a parent // hallucinations // storms (thunder sound effects) // blood // fire (being surrounded), fire sound effects // burn injury // being watched // religious overtones // whispering sound effects

Wayward Autumnal is performed by Em Carlson as Roslyn, the Traveller, Anne Monteverdi as the Arcadian, and Cameron Strittmater, Candace Marie, and Josephine Kim as...

The Cardic Gemini is upon us, and the harrowing battle for the state of magic in the world of Teris begins...

Welcome to BlackwaterDnD's Main Campaign!

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! Welcoming guests Kelli Ogmundson (she/her) as Blueberry, Half-Elf Celestial...

Best Wishes finds Blueberry's sibling, Raas, and time ticks down to the Gemini as the volcano Asari gets unstable...

Welcome to BlackwaterDnD's Main Campaign!

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric! Welcoming guests Kelli Ogmundson (she/her) as Blueberry, Half-Elf Celestial Warlock, and...

It’s time to stop dreaming, because the real world is banging on your door. The City of Glass demands your attention, as you look to find what’s lost…

Content warnings for this episode include: violence // body horror // police brutality // animal endangerment // death // murder // grief // loss // romance // heartbreak // being chased // ulterior motives

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Mischi, who you can find @Mischiart on twitter! Our main theme for this epi...

We are back tonight as we journey up to the caldera of Asari with the Gemini looming...

Welcome to BlackwaterDnD's Main Campaign!

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric!

Come join us live for our Main Campaign episodes...

The party races to the Bloodwood, fending off the Kaissar as the Cardic Gemini approaches...

Welcome to BlackwaterDnD's Main Campaign!

Featuring Tim (he/him) as our illustrious DM, Em (fae/she) as Shy, Triton Sun Soul Monk; Jannes (he/him) as Thistle Longbranch, Piney Circle of the Moon Druid; Adam (he/him) as Esper Declan, Hexblood Phantom Rogue; Sean (he/him) as Mark Dwyler, Human Aberrant Mind Sorcerer; and Jess (she/her) as Mirielle Fiamma, Fire Genasi Trickery Cleric!

Come join us live for our Main Campaign episodes every Monday...

We find Ever on her own journey through the Dreamscape, as she searches for answers about the path she and Rake now walk…

Content warnings for this episode include: grief // romance // omission of truth // pain & superficial wounds

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Mischi, who you can find @Mischiart on twitter! Our main theme for this episode, Light & Dark, was composed by Sean McRoberts. Character and location leitmotifs by Si Rutherford of S...

As Roslyn realizes how lost she is, she takes matters into her own hands while the Never Was calls her deeper still…

Content warnings for this episode include: The woods // getting lost // violence // misogyny // gaslighting // death of a parent // knives as weapons // substance use // taunting/teasing // blood // birth imagery // holes and pits // being watched // misophonia // religious overtones // animal death // allusions to cults

Wayward Autumnal is performed by Em Carlson as Roslyn, the Traveller, Anne Monteverdi as the Arcadian, and Cameron Strittmater, Candace Marie, and Josephine Kim as our Terrors. Our main th...

As Rake fails to dream, something else awaits in the liminal space between sleep and awake…

Content warnings for this episode include: Sleep paralysis // Body horror // creature horror & teeth // threats of violence 

Godkiller: Balance is performed by Em Carlson, Gina Susanna & Jannes Wessels. This season’s dramaturge is Tim Carlson. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Mischi, who you can find @Mischiart on twitter! Our main theme for this episode, Light & Dark, was composed by Sean McRoberts. Character and location leitmotifs by Si Rutherford of Sounds of Adventure. Music and e...