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Taking Initiative

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Apr 6, 2020

Meanwhile! When the rest of the party was meeting Luther, our favorite barbarian found herself face to face with past relationships…

 

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code DIRT-NADA-YODS. Code is valid from 4/6/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 4/20/2020 at 12:30 am ET.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

 

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

Crowd Hammer by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4983-crowd-hammer

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 

Drums of the Deep by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3681-drums-of-the-deep

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 

Long Note Two by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3994-long-note-two

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 

Suonatore di Liuto by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4440-suonatore-di-liuto

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 

Teller of the Tales by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4467-teller-of-the-tales

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

 

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

 

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Mar 23, 2020

Luther and the party look out into the night and prepare themselves for battle.

 

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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

 

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

“Hitman,” “Hot Pursuit,” “Round Drums,” “Industrial Cinematic,” “Long Note Two,” “Drums of the Deep,” “Stormfront,” “Clash Defiant,” “Peace of Mind,” “Evening Fall Harp”

Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

 

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Luther - UA Artificer by Wizards of the Coast

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

 

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Mar 9, 2020

With Surreal out and about, the rest of the party leave the bar and meet a new friend.

 

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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

 

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

“Evening Fall Harp,” “Peace of Mind,” “Long Note Two,” “Drums of the Deep,” “Stormfront”

Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

 

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Luther - UA Artificer by Wizards of the Coast

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

 

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Feb 24, 2020

Puzzles? Check. Giant fight? Check. Oversharing dreams? Check. Let’s get out of here.

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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

 

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

“Comfortable Mystery,” “Cool Vibes,” “Decline,” “Folk Round,” “Marty Gots a Plan,” “Sneaky Adventure,” “Tranquility Base”

Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

 

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

 

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Feb 10, 2020

Hello Mr. Dead Librarian, might we have some lore?

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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

 

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Achaidh Cheide", "Comfortable Mystery", "Long note One", "Lost Time", "Nervous", "Relent", "Shores of Avalon", "Thunder Dreams", "Thunderbird", "Tranquility Base", "Virtutes Instrumenti"

Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

 

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

 

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Jan 27, 2020

The party found the keeper of the tomb and, well...things aren’t looking too great.

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You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

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Twitter: @TI_Pod

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Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

"Clash Defiant", "Dama-May", "Myst on the Moor", "Despair and Triumph", "Grim League", "Infados", "Lost Time"

Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

Haunted Giant

“Creature Codex” from Kobold Press

Written by Wolfgang Baur, Dan Dillon, Richard Green, James Haeck, Chris Harris, James Introcaso, Chris Lockey, Shawn Merwin, and Jon Sawatsky.

Developed and Edited by Meagan Maricle

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Jan 13, 2020

Deeper into the ancient giant place we go...

 

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code EATS-LILL-SNEB. Code is valid from 1/13/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 1/27/2020 at 12:30 am ET.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

 

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Dreams Become Real,” “Lightless Dawn,” “The Path of the Goblin King,” “Lightless Dawn,” “Echoes of Time,” “Mysterioso March”

Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

 

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

 

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Dec 30, 2019

Lore and puzzles, puzzles and lore, tales and stories, blood and gore.

 

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code LYRA-GUMP-BERM. Code is valid from 12/30/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 1/13/2020 at 12:30 am ET.

 

The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 1/11/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

 

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Trio for Piano Cello and Clarinet,” “Long Note Two,” “Clash Defiant,” “Lost Frontier,” “At Rest,” “Hero Down,” “Agnus Dei X”

Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

 

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

 

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Dec 16, 2019

Oooo, looks like there are puzzles in here! Hey everyone! Come check out the Giant puzzles!

 

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over if you'd like to support the show. You can get our episodes early, your name on our website and access to bonus content.

 

Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code UNDO-BEAD-BONG. Code is valid from 12/16/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 12/30/2019 at 12:30 am ET.

 

The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 1/11/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

 

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Dreams Become Real", "Long Note Two", “Prelude and Action,” “Heartbreaking,” “Killers”

Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

 

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

 

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Dec 2, 2019

Into the tomb we go…

 

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code CHAY-ANEW-ALEC. Code is valid from 12/02/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 12/16/2019 at 12:30 am ET.

 

The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 12/14/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

 

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Dreams Become Real", "Drums of the Deep", "Fluidscape", "Lightless Dawn", "Long Note Four", "Long note One", "Tranquility Base", "Truth in the Stones"

Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

 

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

 

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Nov 18, 2019

After a brief stay in Bryn Shander, a town way up in the North, the party went to a recently uncovered ancient Giant location nearby.  Xel opened the door and the group made their way inside…

 

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over if you'd like to support the show. You can get our episodes early, your name on our website and access to bonus content.

 

Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code UPSY-WINS-HOAX. Code is valid from 11/18/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 12/02/2019 at 12:30 am ET.

 

The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 12/14/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

 

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Achaidh Cheide,” "Crossing the Chasm,” "I Feel You,” "Infados,” "Just As Soon,” "Lost Time,” "Midnight Tale,” "Peace of Mind,” "Thinking Music,” "Whiskey on the Mississippi"

Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

 

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

 

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Nov 4, 2019

Six months after Nightstone...

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over if you'd like to support the show. You can get our episodes early, your name on our website and access to bonus content.

Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code BAYE-RAZZ-LIND. Code is valid from 11/04/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 11/18/2019 at 12:30 am ET.

The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 11/16/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

 

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Drums of the Deep,” "Folk Round,” "Midnight Tale,” "Mister Exposition,” "Teller of the Tales,” "Virtutes Instrumenti,” "Willow and the Light,” "Windswept"

Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

 

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

 

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Oct 21, 2019

After dealing with Snigbat’s concerns and the goblin/prisoner issue, the party quickly finds themselves in an ogressive situation.

 

Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and cast Message to us over social media. Also, we have a Patreon. Hop on over if you'd like to support the show. You can get our episodes early, your name on our website and access to bonus content.

 

Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code REHS-VIAL-TIDE. Code is valid from 10/21/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 11/04/2019 at 12:30 am ET.

 

The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 11/16/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

 

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Clash Defiant,” “Hitman,” “Five Armies,” “Crossing the Chasm,” “Dreams Become Real,” “Reawakening”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

 

Bardy - College of the Maestro Bard by Matthew Mercer

Moose - UA Beast Conclave Ranger by Wizards of the Coast

Mortimer - Holy Heart Fighter by Anne Gregersen (Aaralyn's Stolen Notes to Velea)

Surreal - Path of the Storm Herald Barbarian by Wizards of the Coast

Xel - Way of Time Monk by Drew Tillman

 

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Oct 7, 2019

Operation: Snigbat is underway as the party begins their trek into the goblin cave to save the people of Nightstone.

 

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Get your free Idle Champions Gold Chest using the code GIPS-SESS-GREX. Code is valid from 10/7/2019 at 12:30 am ET thru 10/21/2019 at 12:30 am ET.

 

The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 10/19/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com

Twitter: @TI_Pod

Patreon: patreon.com/takinginitiative

Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd

Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

 

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Long Note Two," "Amazing Plan," "Scheming Weasel Slower Version," "Dreams Become Real," "Long Note Three"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Sep 23, 2019

After the interrogation and a rather disturbing chat with The Master Archivist, the party gets ready to set out and do...hero things?

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The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

"Gymnopedie No 1," "Marty Gots a Plan," "Magic Forest," "Oppressive Gloom," "Bittersweet," "Sneaky Adventure," "Investigations"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Sep 9, 2019

With the Seven Snakes stopped in their steps (some permanently), the party brings their prisoners back to the Nightstone guards for questioning.

 

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The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 9/21/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

 

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The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Clean Soul", "Hidden Agenda", "I Knew a Guy", "Investigations", "Lightless Dawn", "Lost Time", "Stay the Course", "Tranquility Base"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Aug 26, 2019

The Seven Snakes, a Zhentarim group, are at the gates of Nightstone and it seems that negotiations fell short. With one of Moose's arrows firing straight at the newcomers, it looks like the party has some combat on their hands.

 

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The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 9/21/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

 

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The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Clash Defiant", "Drone in D", "Industrial Cinematic", "Investigations", "Mountain Emperor", "Scheming Weasel (slower version)", "Take a Chance", "Volatile Reaction"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Aug 12, 2019

The party continues to uncover what's going on in Nightstone with Kella, a Zhentarim agent, in the hands of the guard and Moose's intent of goblin murder in very plain view for all to see. Let's hope Kella's friends stay away long enough to get everything back in order.

 

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The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 8/24/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

 

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

 

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Despair and Triumph,” “sneaky-adventure,” “oppressive-gloom,” “Long Note Two"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Jul 29, 2019

The party goes pumpkin picking.

 

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The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 8/24/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

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Twitter: @TI_Pod

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The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Unanswered Questions,” “Gone Beyond,” “Relent,” “Despair and Triumph,” “Long Note Two,” “Call to Adventure”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Jul 15, 2019

Hello! I’m Xel! Who are you?

 

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The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 7/27/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

 

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:

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Twitter: @TI_Pod

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

 

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Clean Soul,” “Magic Forest,” “Thunder Dreams,” “Relent,” “Long Note Two,” “Deadly Roulette”

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Jul 1, 2019

You get a goblin and you get a goblin...

 

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The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 7/27/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

 

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Twitter: @TI_Pod

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The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Floating Cities", "Hidden Agenda", "Immersed", "Shores of Avalon", "Sneaky Adventure"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Jun 17, 2019

Nightstone seems to be overrun.  We better get a group of capable people to take care of that.

 

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The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 06/29/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

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Twitter: @TI_Pod

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The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

 

"Action", "Darkling", "Full On", "Invariance", "Long Note Two", "Marty Gots a Plan", "Sneaky Adventure", "Spacial Harvest", "The Descent", "Unrelenting"

Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

Jun 5, 2019

This is the audio from a Twitch live stream on 6/4/2019 over at twitch.tv/geeklyinc.  The session features the system Beyonder and it was DM’d by James McEntire, Director of Product for Flying Nightbear Games, creators of Beyonder.  You can find the game and information at https://fnbgames.com/.

 

DM/Players

James McEntire (FNB Games): @James_McEntire_

Jennifer Cheek (Greetings Adventurers!): @JenniferCheek

Eoghan Falvey (How We Roll): @HowWeRollEoghan

Tim Lanning (Greetings Adventurers!): @TimLanning

Josh Perault (Taking Initiative): @XiroxisTheBeard

Renee Rhodes (Fate and the Fablemaidens): @RaeDeAnneR

 

Groups

Fate and the Fablemaidens: @FateFMCast

Flying Nightbear Games: @FNBgames

Greetings Adventurers! (Formerly Drunks & Dragons): @DnDPodcast

How We Roll: @HWRPodcast

Taking Initiative: @TI_Pod

Jun 3, 2019

A new adventure begins as several individuals head to Nightstone.

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The next episode of "Talking Initiative" is on 06/29/2019 at 2 pm ET and can be found on Twitch at the link below.

You can find "Taking Initiative" at:
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Twitter: @TI_Pod
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCwWvHLXdUS2G3RE7CRr71w

The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

"Decline", "Earth Prelude", "Healing", "Long Note Two", "Magic Forest", "Past the Edge", "Rites", "Soaring", "Spacial Harvest", "Sunset at Glengorm", "Thunder Dreams"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
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All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Storm King's Thunder" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

May 31, 2019

Here is our live recording from D&D Live 2019: The Descent!  You can catch the video version of this episode at https://youtu.be/vdYda09poRY

Ft. special guests David Alvord (@RockIt_Art) from North by North Quest (@NxNQuest) and Eugenio Vargas (@DMJazzyHands) from The Last Refuge (@dndlastrefuge).

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The original artwork for the logo was created by Caio Santos (@BlackSalander).

The theme song was created by Neil Martin (@BardicMartin) of "The Lucky Die."

All mentions to Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), including the 5e ruleset and the "Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus" module refer to property owned by Wizards of the Coast (WotC). We do not own the rules or module. We just enjoy playing!

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