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🗡️ Arc: Forest of Beginnings

📜 Episode Summary:

A new day, a new disaster. After a nauseating night in the elven town of Variya, Snow wakes up to find she's a public menace. Her attempt to wash away the previous night's... indiscretions... in the town's sacred river leads to a full-blown panic.

Things quickly go from bad to worse as a heated argument erupts with Clyde, and the town guards come knocking. Can she talk her way out of trouble, or will her party have to bail her out?

🎲 Dice rolls, questionable decisions, and unexpected allies await.

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Sword Art Online: AOD is an actual play podcast that follows the story of the "Antithesis of Darkness" guild on their journey to simply survive being trapped inside of an MMORPG world. This ain't your mommas' Sword Art Online. Now put on your nerve gear and prepare to shout "link start!"

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🎶 Music Attribution:

Artlist (Ian Post - Eminence Landscapes - Pizzicato Version; Kadir Demi - Pizzi Waltz)

Battlebards (Adventure Guild Hall; Platemail Games - Ancient Forest 2, Ancient Forest 2 Night)

Link: https://battlebards.com

Eric Matayas (Mister Sneaky Pants)

Link: https://soundimage.org/

Ivan Duch (Alchemy Lab, Elven Town - Loop)

Link: https://ivanduch.com/

Michael Ghelfi (Alchemy Laboratory, Bealtaine)

Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelGhelfi

Monument Studios (Elven Ambience, Elven City, Elven Tavern with Harp, Exuberant NPC)

Link: https://www.monumentstudios.net/

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Episode Keywords: Pathfinder RPG, TTRPG, Roleplaying Game, D&D, DnD, Tabletop Gaming, SAO AOD Campaign, S1E4, Fantasy Adventure, Actual Play Podcast, Dungeons and Dragons.

Under the watchful eye of the Sacred Order, the party slipped into the Imordun mass, unaware that time itself was unraveling beneath their feet. The Far Traveler’s warning proved all too real when Finavir’s mind fractured under the weight of Cognitive Disjunction. Memories twisted, snapped, and reformed—culling his memory of his past in service of the Sacred Order; the purpose of their mission lost to him.

But time waits for no one. Pressing onward, they infiltrated the Bishop’s quarters in search of the ledger. But with this loss of memory, Finavir found himself caught unawares when he discovered in his possession an identical book he thought to compare with the Bishop's. The resulting temporal explosion rippled through the chamber, sending guards rushing to investigate.

Steel met flesh. Magicka crackled. The battle was swift, and the party emerged victorious. With the ledger in hand, they vanished into the city’s underbelly, unaware of the ripples still spreading in their wake.

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The Gate Chronicles (aka TGC) is an actual play RPG run in the Pathfinder RPG system. It is the second series running concurrently with Sword Art Online: AOD.

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Artlist (Ty Simon - Inspector Ratchet)

Dark Fantasy Studio (Pirate Tavern)

Epidemic Sounds (Hampus Naeselius - Time to Target

Ivan Duch (Aboard a Drakkar (minimal music)

Michael Ghelfi (Galley Rowing, Lakeside Dock with People, Lakeside Dock, Slums, Rowboat on Large Forest River, Shantytown Shenanigans, Village Marketplace)

Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelGhelfi

Monument Studios (Athenaeum, Dock Ambience, Elven Secrets Mix B, Elven Secrets, Hybrid Dulcimers, Hybrid Mood, Lighthearted Piano, Magic Tones B, Marketplace Day II, Mysteria, Shady Tavern Sound Design, Spires of Oldtown)

Link: https://www.monumentstudios.net/

PlateMail Games (Ancient Forest 2, Ancient Forest Night)

Other Music and Sounds by Syrinscape Link: https://syrinscape.com/?att_missing_roll_player_found

Because Epic Games Need Epic Sounds

If you need music in your games check out our friends over at BattleBards. They provide the most premium audio library with over 3,400+ tracks including Musical Scores, Sound Effects, Soundscapes, and more!

In the climactic finale of the AOD campaign, tensions reach a boiling point as our heroes confront the formidable Camile and her terrifying creations. With the stakes higher than ever, the group must navigate a chaotic battlefield filled with monstrous foes and unexpected betrayals. As the facility crumbles around them, alliances are tested, and the true cost of their quest is revealed. Will they emerge victorious against the overwhelming odds, or will they succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume them?

The AOD Campaign concludes with a thrilling and emotional farewell, weaving together the fates of beloved characters and leaving listeners on the edge of their seats. Join us as we reflect on the journey, the friendships forged, and the memories made along the way.

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Epidemic Sounds (Hampus Naeselius - Choose Your Weapon)

Michael Ghelfi (Battle, Underwater Lair Short, Robo Rampage, Ship Crash)

Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelGhelfi

Monument Studios (Cello Exposition, Colosseum, Dark Horsemen, Eldricht Combat, Extinction, Extinction B, Hybrid Anticipation A, Hybrid Anticipation B, Kneel, Quiet Choir, Sub Boss)

Link: https://www.monumentstudios.net/

Other Music and Sounds by Syrinscape Link: https://syrinscape.com/?att_missing_roll_player_found Because Epic Games Need Epic Sounds

If you need music in your games check out our friends over at BattleBards. They provide the most premium audio library with over 3,400+ tracks including Musical Scores, Sound Effects, Soundscapes, and more!

Every action has a consequence, where even the smallest ripple can surge into a tidal wave. For Finavir, this meant that a seemingly innocuous conversation with Kristoph reshaped reality itself. Each passing day brought a shift—his bond with Kristoph unraveling in his memory. What once was is no longer. So, in a last-ditch effort to save the plan, Finavir attempted to intercept Kristoph to convince him of their bond. But not all went according to plan. It seems that our party must now infiltrate the Order Bishop's quarters without Kristoph's aid. But first, refreshments?

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The Gate Chronicles (aka TGC) is an actual play RPG run in the Pathfinder RPG system. It is the second series running concurrently with Sword Art Online: AOD.

Email: info@missingrollplayerfound.com

• Website: https://missingrollplayerfound.com/
• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rollfound

Artlist (Alon Ohana - Mistrial, Turkish Spirit; Kyle Preston - Ancient Fathers, The Mystics; Ty Simon - Inspector Ratchet)

Epidemic Sounds (Hampus Naeselius - Time to Target

Michael Ghelfi (City Temple No Fire, Fates Entwined)

Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelGhelfi

Monument Studios (Arcane Athenaeum Mix, Hybrid Intermission, Hybrid Mood, Mother of Deceit Precombat)

Link: https://www.monumentstudios.net/

Scott Buckley (March of Midnight)

Other Music and Sounds by Syrinscape Link: https://syrinscape.com/?att_missing_roll_player_found

Because Epic Games Need Epic Sounds

If you need music in your games check out our friends over at BattleBards. They provide the most premium audio library with over 3,400+ tracks including Musical Scores, Sound Effects, Soundscapes, and more!

As strike squad alpha is infiltrating the main base of Camille Le S'cimise, Odette, S, Galahan, and Selena are off to take down the psychic relay tower that empowers their foe, but who knows what awaits for them. Join us as our legendary heroes embark on their final legendary mission.

Sword Art Online: AOD is an actual play podcast that follows the story of the "Antithesis of Darkness" guild on their journey to simply survive being trapped inside of an MMORPG world. This ain't your mommas' Sword Art Online. Now put on your nerve gear and prepare to shout "link start!"

Want to talk more about the show or discuss your favorite episodes with the cast? Join us in our discord server or follow us on social media!

Email: info@missingrollplayerfound.com

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• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rollfound

Please consider contributing to the production of the podcast.

• Patreon: https://patreon.com/missingrollplayerfound
• Dice Envy (affiliate): https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2188188.53cb38
• Battlebards (affiliate): https://battlebards.com/#/register/mrpfpod

Michael Ghelfi Studios (Crystal Cave Egg, Dimension Gate, Mage Dungeon - Dark Corners, Shadowfell, Shadowfell Castle Indoor Cultists)

Link: https://www.patreon.com/MichaelGhelfi

Monument Studios (Calm Campfire, Cold Touch, Combat Atmos, Combat Sequence B, Earthquake B, Enraptify, Gothic Spires Harp and Choir, Hybrid Combat Textures C, Somber Cello, Spiraling, Windy Plain)

Ovani Sound (Dark Magic Hell Pendulum)

Found Fantasy Soundscapes (Falling In Love (Orchestra), The Swan's Prayer, The Drowned Swan - Music Box, There's Something About Her)

Other Music and Sounds by Syrinscape Link: https://syrinscape.com/?att_missing_roll_player_found Because Epic Games Need Epic Sounds

If you need music in your games check out our friends over at BattleBards. They provide the most premium audio library with over 3,400+ tracks including Musical Scores, Sound Effects, Soundscapes, and more!

Reunited and driven by purpose, the party began laying the groundwork for their next steps. With llofty goals to expose the truth behind the Bishop’s role in the Raelund Regicide, they set their sights on the Sacred Order. Finavir and Vaeolin sought out Kristoph Ironbound, a once ally to the current Finavir. The meeting with Kristoph was hampered by the undesired presence of other members of the cultish group. And with some confusion about Finavir's presence outside the Temple, Kristoph's trust seemed strained. With wary words, Kristoph left the party with a cryptic message that hinted to meeting him in the graveyard. But when the party arrived, no man was to be found; only a note covered in the wax drippings of candlelight snuffed out. And in the back of Finavir's mind, something changed. But we will have to see how the threads of time, when plucked, resonate.

Please consider contributing to the production of the podcast.

• Patreon: https://patreon.com/missingrollplayerfound

The Gate Chronicles (aka TGC) is an actual play RPG run in the Pathfinder RPG system. It is the second series running concurrently with Sword Art Online: AOD.

Email: info@missingrollplayerfound.com

• Website: https://missingrollplayerfound.com/
• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rollfound

Epidemic Sounds (The River of Hope - Emmanuel Jacob, Inspector Ratchet - Ty Simon, Requiem - Will Van De Crommert)

Michael Ghelfi (Abandoned Cottage (Night), City Temple No Fire, Medieval City - Guild Quarter, Construction Site, Rainy Abandoned City, Outdoor Marketplace, Simple Abandoned Room )

Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelGhelfi

Monument Studios (Anvil Square Night, Arcane, Hybrid Ambience, Idle, Innkeeper, Pensive Ambience A)

Link: https://www.monumentstudios.net/

Plate Mail Games (Guild City Quarter) - Battlebards.com

Other Music and Sounds by Syrinscape Link: https://syrinscape.com/?att_missing_roll_player_found

Because Epic Games Need Epic Sounds

If you need music in your games check out our friends over at BattleBards. They provide the most premium audio library with over 3,400+ tracks including Musical Scores, Sound Effects, Soundscapes, and more!

The final battle is creeping closer—probably. Plans have been made (kind of), codes have been gathered (maybe), and the team is on the move! Get ready for sneak checks, last-minute problem-solving, and a whole lot of oh no as the players scramble for the server room this week on the AOD campaign!​

Sword Art Online: AOD is an actual play podcast that follows the story of the "Antithesis of Darkness" guild on their journey to simply survive being trapped inside of an MMORPG world. This ain't your mommas' Sword Art Online. Now put on your nerve gear and prepare to shout "link start!"

Want to talk more about the show or discuss your favorite episodes with the cast? Join us in our discord server or follow us on social media!

Email: info@missingrollplayerfound.com

• Website: https://missingrollplayerfound.com/
• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rollfound

Please consider contributing to the production of the podcast.

• Patreon: https://patreon.com/missingrollplayerfound
• Dice Envy (affiliate): https://diceenvy.com/?rfsn=2188188.53cb38
• Battlebards (affiliate): https://battlebards.com/#/register/mrpfpod

Epidemic Sounds (Drone Dark Mus 27; The Fly Guy Five - Stealing Mushrooms; Hampus Naeselius - Choose Your Weapon; Bonnie Grace - Make No Mistakes; Isaac Larson - Strictly Speaking; Jon Bjork - Working It Out)

Artlist (T. Bless & The Professionals - Secret Agent T; Ty Simon - Inspector Ratchet)

Michael Ghelfi Studios (Outpost Sisyphus (Medlab, Room Tone))

Link: https://www.patreon.com/MichaelGhelfi

Monument Studios (Ambient Room, Action Orchestra B, Ambient Room, Banners of War, Bleak Orchestra Ambience, Divergence, Eldritch Combat, Enemy Encampment, Enemy Garrison, Fractured, Funny Horror, Horror Tension, Hybrid Anticipation A, Hybrid Anticipation B, Mother of Deceit Precombat,)

Other Music and Sounds by Syrinscape Link: https://syrinscape.com/?att_missing_roll_player_found Because Epic Games Need Epic Sounds

If you need music in your games check out our friends over at BattleBards. They provide the most premium audio library with over 3,400+ tracks including Musical Scores, Sound Effects, Soundscapes, and more!

With a plan in place, John-Xavier and crew snuck into the Colosseum underground to rescue their captive allies. Hoping to make quick work of things, the group split off with Charles and Fin going after Kelsey and Vaeolin. Of course, being a covert mission, they sought to draw little attention to themselves...which means completely the opposite. After defeating their jailers, however, the duo have been rescued with all members having absconded into the slums.

Please consider contributing to the production of the podcast.

• Patreon: https://patreon.com/missingrollplayerfound

The Gate Chronicles (aka TGC) is an actual play RPG run in the Pathfinder RPG system. It is the second series running concurrently with Sword Art Online: AOD.

Email: info@missingrollplayerfound.com

• Website: https://missingrollplayerfound.com/
• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/rollfound

Epidemic Sounds (Don't Wake Em Up - Playtown; Five Years in a Turkish Prison - Ludvig Moulin; The Seeking Cat - Moss Harman)

Ivan Duch (Small Town Feeling)

Michael Ghelfi (Back Alley Tavern, Dark Prison Active, Marketplace, Slums, )

Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelGhelfi

Monument Studios (Bleak Fiddle, Catacombs, Exuberant NPC, Hybrid Ambience, Outdoor Marketplace, Reflect, Simple Abandoned Room, Soft Night Ambience, Starting Zone, Town Square Atmos)

Link: https://www.monumentstudios.net/

Plate Mail Games (Guild City Quarter) - Battlebards.com

Other Music and Sounds by Syrinscape Link: https://syrinscape.com/?att_missing_roll_player_found

Because Epic Games Need Epic Sounds

If you need music in your games check out our friends over at BattleBards. They provide the most premium audio library with over 3,400+ tracks including Musical Scores, Sound Effects, Soundscapes, and more!