Session Zero Heroes | TTRPG Actual Play Adventures & Improv Storytelling

Our gang of criminals awakens the next day to feel the earthquake-like booms of a monstrosity crashing it's way through the Mediumville district. They arrive to find a horrendous, and gargantuan amalgamation of the Centrisnake and King Fortunis named "The King Centrisnake." Who do they know that would have had access to the materials to make such a creature? 

• Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David
  • Kenku Shado...

As Lil Sauce sleeps, we sneak into his dreams and the history of Isla Numus to discover not only how Blankspace came to be the secret police organization it was, but also how Lil Sauce, and his old friend McGriddle, got involved in it. Discover, not only the secrets behind Blankspace, but how their stories also interconnected with some of the other plotlines we've begun to see unfold in this special bonus episode of Criminals of Is...

As the rest of the gang attempts to get past the hulking, half-construct Adrian, Keto and Rorick have already infiltrated the Maxwell Mansion and begin searching its halls and rooms. What secrets will they find inside? And more importantly, what answers? Find out in this episode of Criminals of Isla Numus!

• Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David
  • Kenku Shadow Sorcerer
• Keto (Ichthyo "Theo" Glycerskin)&nbs...

With the chosen one having been found, the gang's curiosity gets the best of them so they follow their sleuthing clues to the Maxwell Mansion, the headquarters of the Legionnaires and the Cult of Ascendency. What will they find there? What secrets of the cult are hidden inside. Probably most important, how will they even get in? Find out in this episode of Criminals of Isla Numus!

• Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David...

Finally at the top of Duskwalker Tower, the gang has one last piece of unfinished business left: Alexandria herself! The question left to be answered is whether or not they can even successfully challenge this allegedly all-powerful arcane adept, or will they fall victim to her villainous vexings? Find out in this latest episode!

• Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David
  • Kenku Shadow Sorcerer
• Keto (Ichthy...

Our beloved criminals continue their way up Duskwalker Tower to find another trapped room, this one filled with a hundred mannequins that apparently don't like visitors. It's going to be a tough fight with such a massive number of enemies! Will our bumbling band of burglars be buried by the blank beings? Or defeat the drove of demented dummies?

• Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David
  • Kenku Shadow Sorcerer
• Ke...

With the help of the thief simply known as "The Architect" the gang begins their ascent up the heavily trapped Duskwalker Tower. They know the first floor has been magically enchanted and will require some clever ideas to get past it, but what awaits them further up? And will they be able to make it through?

• Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David
  • Kenku Shadow Sorcerer
• Keto (Ichthyo "Theo" Glycerskin)&n...

A stranger notices the success of the group in stealing from Duskwalker Industries and meets them with a proposition: Take out Alexandria Duskwalker, and he will happily pay them a large sum of gold. The group is really itching to pull off their bank job, but maybe some cash up-front would aid in that endeavor. Will the criminals take on this assassination? Or seek other ventures?

• Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David...

With everyone inside of Duskwalker Industries it's time to find a way to get their hands on those CEO packages, and preferably without actually paying for them. Thus the group splits up in their own attempts to sneak around behind-the-scenes and snag up those invitations to Alexandria's big event. Will the be successful? Or will the have to find an alternate way to get in front of the high-ranking villainess?

• Maki (Quill ...

Today, the team of Criminals looks into getting mixed up in the one scam to rule them all as they receive a letter inviting them to invest in "Fat Caps and Hats" a brand new investment opportunity from famed financial leader Alexandria Duskwalker. What opportunities might this open up? And will Dez survive being chased by an overzealous mailman?

• Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David
  • Kenku Shadow Sorcerer
• K...

The gang has about 1-minute to escape the Euphoria factory before the entire place explodes. To buy some time to think, Sauce activates the Rocky-Talkie and has JarJim pull them into the Level-Up Arcade so they can figure out how they can escape certain doom. Will the be able to formulate a plan? Or will this be the end for our Criminals of Isla Numus?

• Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David
  • Kenku Shadow Sorcerer
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Teaming up with the leaders of the Rockbottoms gang the group takes the fight to the Euphoria factory. While half the gang fights off the onslaught of henchmen Rorick and Dez head up to the main office where they discover the leader of the factory. But he isn't what they expected to find as his head re-pieces itself together amidst the hums and whirs of mechanical bits. Who is this and how is he connected to the Euphoria trade and ...

The team is introduced to Gravestone: leader of The Rockbottom Gang. He decides to join them in following Sprout to his supplier in the Wakandale district. There, they find an unlicensed factory actively in use producing, and packaging the euphoria drug. Now, it's a matter of getting inside and stopping production, but the question remains: how?

• Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David
  • Kenku Shadow Sorcerer
• K...

Following the strange message about a major Euphoria sale at the Rockbottom's Club, the gang heads over to the rowdy establishment to see if they can snag this dealer. There, they run into a couple of old friends from the Minotaur races who turn out to be employees at Rockbottom who help them locate their mysterious druglord. Who is it? And will they be able to capture or talk to them? Find out in today's episode of Criminals of Is...

Following the guiding light of their Rockie Talky, the gang discovers a warehouse in the technologically-focused Wakandale District where some mass gathering seems to be going on. Joining the crowd, they discover a strange cult seems to be holding a meeting as they search for the creature they refer to as "The Chosen One." What do they want this "Chosen One" for, and how do they determine who it is? Find out on this episode of Crim...

With the full gang back together again, it's time to follow the Ratticus lead Lil Sauce believes will lead him to the Legionnaires. The gang will have to decide if they're going to join in on the "bone racket" or confront the villain a little less subtly. Which option do they choose, and how does it turn out? Find out in this episode of Criminals of Isla Numus.

• Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David
  • Kenku Shadow S...

Having defeated King Fortunis, made a profit, and reunited with Lil Sauce, the gang decides it's a good time to take a break and head over to JarJim's Level-Up Arcade! They've got plenty of gold to blow on tokes, but what games will be played, what prizes will be won, and will they spend their tickets on anything that will help them to make 1,000,000 gold pieces? Find out in another episode of Criminals of Isla Numus!

• Maki&nbs...

Intro King Fortunis, possibly the strongest, most muscular individual the group has faced yet. Even in this all vs. one fight in the Gridiron, will they be able to defeat this villain of mass destruction, or will he pummel them into the dirt? Find out in this epic episode of Criminals of Isla Numus!

• Maki (Quill Smith) - Played by David
  • Kenku Shadow Sorcerer
• Keto (Ichthyo "Theo" Glycerskin) - Pla...

Whether you're a seasoned Criminal of Isla Numus fan, need a refresher after the holiday break, or are just starting the show from here (never fear, this recap mentions all of the important details), you're in the right place! Join us for a jaunt down memory lane as we relive some of the key moments we've experienced thus far in our DnD series to prepare you for the second (and final) half of COIN!

• Maki (Quill Smith) -&nb...