No Quest for the Wicked

No Quest for the Wicked

Are you ready to rock? More importantly, are you ready to roll?! Welcome to No Quest for the Wicked, a story driven actual play podcast! Currently in our second campaign using Paizo’s sci-fi space opera system, Starfinder, in a homebrew setting. Starring Ryan Dwyer, Dain Miller and Niall Spain. Made in Canada!

Episodes

December 31, 2021 106 mins

Before every great campaign is a great Session Zero.  In this pre-campaign episode, we outline the homebrew setting of Casa-Mal and go through that good, good crunch of character creation.  If Session Zeros aren't your thing, you can listen to the shorter, narrative-driven World Primer to get all of the essential information about this new campaign!

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Follow along to the audio logs of Captain Jonathan Oralias, one of the first humans to travel into the Casa-Mal system after The Descent as he forges a new path for himself and his family while searching for purpose in humanity's new home.  This is essential listening for our first campaign and sets up the core ideas and concepts of our homebrew setting.

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January 5, 2022 91 mins

Despite the complications, the Maverick returns to The Cube having successfully completed their contract for the TVRN Oversight Guild. While Captain Benson reports their findings and the rest of the crew tend to the damage inflict to both ship and personnel, our heroes do what TVRNs do best and take on some contracts. Durrin runs into familiar face. Merrick turns down a tempting offer. Cody finds himself in a sticky situation.

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January 5, 2022 97 mins

We begin our adventure deep in the space of the Casa-Mal system as the crew of The Maverick investigates a missing fellow TVRN, The Nightcrawler. What should be a simple contract turns to chaos and offers more questions than answers. Durrin recovers a relic of his past. Merrick asks the hard questions. Cody finds a new purpose. If you haven't listened to our World Primer, we strongly recommend you do as this campaign takes place in...

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January 19, 2022 104 mins

The Cube is thrown into utter chaos when an unassuming contract goes sideways. With the crew of the Maverick scattered across the station, our heroes race to assemble their team so that they can get out and figure out what happened and who's setting them up. Merrick makes an impression on a local. Cody knows the route to the danger zone. Durrin takes an aerial risk.

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February 2, 2022 96 mins

With the situation on The Cube escalating further and further out of control, the crew of the Maverick need to work both together and independently if they have any chance of surviving long enough to clear their name. Durrin makes a threat. Merrick reunites with someone from his past. Cody takes a leap of faith.

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February 9, 2022 102 mins

They say the moment before you die, your life flashes before your eyes. Merrick meets an enigmatic new friend. Cody silently solves a problem. Durrin finishes a mission.

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Theme Song: "Escaped from the Lost Temple" by Eugene Levitas (ASCAP)

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February 9, 2022 5 mins

Welcome to our first Level Upisode! The short aside we take to talk about character development as our heroes gain enough experience to advance in levels throughout the campaign. This is a non-narrative, mechanic focused episode.

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February 16, 2022 96 mins

Having been captured by a mysterious tribe deep in the woods of Goa, the crew get a chance to form a plan and plead their innocence.  Merrick misplaces a crucial item.  Durrin demands answers.  Cody carries an important package. 

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Theme Song: "Escaped from the Lost Temple" by Eugene Levitas (ASCAP)

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February 23, 2022 93 mins

The crew's community service sentence takes a turn when a stranger appears at the gates of Kaiya with the warnings of a new threat. Merrick takes a stand. Cody redeems himself. Durrin finds a cherished snack.

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Theme Song: "Escaped from the Lost Temple" by Eugene Levitas (ASCAP)

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With the assistance of an unlikely ally, the identity of who attacked Kaiya is revealed. An offer from Elder Patience sets the crew off an dangerous mission. Merrick oversteps his authority. Durrin shares a drink with a friend. Cody has his horizons broadened.

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March 23, 2022 6 mins

Welcome to another Level Upisode! The short aside we take to talk about character development as our heroes gain enough experience to advance in levels throughout the campaign. This is a non-narrative, mechanic focused episode.

"Feeling Free" by KeyunKalel (https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-feeling-free-mood-music-7994/)

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The crew sets out into The Fringe in search of the elusive and nomadic Toppo clan in an effort to disrupt the Nobles' impending attack on Kaiya. Durrin takes a risky shot. Cody mends old wounds. Merrick negotiates a deal.

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Theme Song: "Escaped from the Lost Temple" by Eugene Levitas (ASCAP)

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The crew attempt to root out the The Watcher threatening the Toppo clan in an effort to gain their assistance on the crew's mission to reach the Noble stronghold. Merrick feels the heat of the kitchen. Cody broadens his alcoholic horizons. Durrin has his views challenged.

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Theme Song: "Escaped from the Lost Temple" by Eugene Levitas (ASCAP)

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The crew must battle the Noble forces left behind to hunt them down in order to uncover the insidious plot that The King has put into motion. Cody fulfils a promise. Merrick sets an ambush. Durrin assists a jailbreak. 

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The crew races against time as the assault on Kaiya begins. With the assistance of the allies they've made during their time on Goa, they face their greatest challenge as a team yet. Cody goes big, Durrin finds a weak spot, Merrick stands his ground.

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Theme Song: "Escaped from the Lost Temple" by Eugene Levitas (ASCAP)

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A shocking betrayal leads the crew into a battle not only for Kaiya, but all of Goa. Cody connects some dots, Durrin finds a new power and Merrick is put in charge of a new life.

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Theme Song: "Escaped from the Lost Temple" by Eugene Levitas (ASCAP)

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June 1, 2022 7 mins

Welcome to another Level Upisode! The short aside we take to talk about character development as our heroes gain enough experience to advance in levels throughout the campaign. This is a non-narrative, mechanic focused episode.

"Feeling Free" by KeyunKalel (https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-feeling-free-mood-music-7994/)

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With Kaiya, and Goa, saved, the crew finally have some downtime to rest, recover and plan their next steps as The Maverick undergoes repairs.  Merrick clears the air, Cody enlists help for a search and Durrin is given a tempting offer.

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Theme Song: "Escaped from the Lost Temple" by Eugene Levitas (ASCAP)

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June 8, 2022 21 mins

The boys repair the ship previously known as The Maverick to create their very own, custom built spacefaring vehicle!  This is an entirely non-narrative episode for people interested in Starfinder's ship building mechanics and for those who want to see how The Persistence came to be.

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