The Adventure Zone: Abnimals Ep. 25: Grate Expectations!

The Trial of Abjuration, Part IThe wizards learn the rules of the first trial and scatter across the varying landscapes of the island to seek metal keys – but dangers await them, both from the area and from one-another.Ziggurat Map: https://www.themcelroy.family/content/uploads/2025/06/Ziggurat_Map.pngRoyale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoAdditional Music in this Episode: "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm; "Haze" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; “Time Travel is Possible” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; and “Oneiri” by Kai Engel http://www.kai-engel.com/.Transgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/

The Trial of DivinationSixty-four wizards from all across the land face their past, present, and futures to accept the challenge of the Royale and claim the ultimate prize. But only one will emerge victorious – the rest shall meet a different fate.Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-discoTransgender Law Center: https://transgenderlawcenter.org/

Come in, Sexy Battle Wizards! Undead lizards are on a rampage trying to steal all of the sexy out of New New Arcanium City. Can Litch Buchanan, Majesto the Sexiest, and Gandilf use magic, fighting, and sexiness to stop him?Additional Music in this Episode: '"Apex" by Alexander Nakarada: http://alexandernakarada.bandcamp.com; and "Zombie Rock" and "Boom" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/.Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/

This week we’re answering some questions about The Adventure Zone: Abnimals, as well as talking a bit about our upcoming projects!Link to the Abnimals Game Rules!Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/

Phileaux, Godwin, and Winnie are back to save Thrilliam Shakespere's sexy romps from becoming terrible tragedies. This time they must help an emo Prince solve the murder of his father -- only to find they're not the only intruders into the story. Something is rotten in the state of Denmark!  Additional Music in this Episode: '"Heavy Drums Bass", "Green Daze", and "Modern Rock Boy" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/.Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/

Former hero Robin Hood has been stealing from the rich-poor and giving back to the poor-rich, giving the new King of England a headache! King Mutt recruits Lady Godwin and Phileaux to stop him. With a new woodland guide to help them, can the monster hunters track down the secrets of Sherwood Forest?Additional Music in this Episode: '"Thatched Villagers" and "The Britons" by Kevin MacLeod: https://incompetech.com/.Center for Reproductive Rights: https://reproductiverights.org/

The walrus reveals his dastardly plan! Can he be stopped before it's too late? It's the biggest showdown the heroes have ever faced!Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode:"Psychedelic" by Echo Fury: https://m.soundcloud.com/j87-222544563; "Turn around" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com'; "Quickening" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/; "A Human Being" by Andy G. Cohen: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "The Vikings are Coming!" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; "Chill Down", "Gearing Up", and "Right as Rain" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Rather Never Than Ashamed" by done with fish: https://soundcloud.com/donewithfish; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Steps on the Beach" by Audroid MK1: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/audroid-mk1/; and "Darude - Sandstorm [Chiptune Version]" by BildPünkT: https://soundcloud.com/lichttrager.National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/

The abnimals reel in the shocking reveal of who was behind all of the kidnappings and robberies this whole time – and they have some tricks up their sleeves to give the heroes the fight of their lives!Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com'; "Blood in the Water", "Courage My Love", and "This Could Get Dark" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "Psychedelic" by Echo Fury: https://m.soundcloud.com/j87-222544563; "Demolition" by 1st Contact: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/1st-contact/; and "Quickening" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/.National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/

The Abnimals and the Greenback Guardians fight their way through guards, robots, and villains to discover the mysterious being who was behind Carver's disappearance.Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "Thunder" by The Wanderer: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/stranger/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "Air" by Jesse Spillane: http://www.jessespillane.com/; "Turn around" and "Espérides" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/; "This Could Get Dark", "Hellafunk", "Chill Down", and "Blood in the Water" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Quickening" by malictusmusic: https://www.malictusmusic.com/; "Tense Music for Tense Scenes" by Universfield: https://unil.ink/universfield; "Rather Never Than Ashamed" by done with fish: https://soundcloud.com/donewithfish; "The Vikings are Coming!" by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/; and "Neptune" by Joseph R. Lilore: https://josephlilore.com'. National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/

The heroes sneak through the ducts and grates of Dr. Killdeath’s lair in search of the missing Guardian, only to find out they’re not alone – it’s a radical reunion!Abnimals Theme by Justin McElroy, Eric Near (https://bit.ly/ericnearmusic) and Jonathan Coulton (https://www.jonathancoulton.com/).Additional Music in this Episode: "The Get Away", "Courage My Love", "Action", "The Heavy Three", "Discipline", "Blood in the Water", and "Questions" by Mr. Smith: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSk2j0fTMw9V94UGyfWrSuA?; "Rather Never Than Ashamed" by done with fish: https://soundcloud.com/donewithfish; "RF-Silly Saturday" by legacyAlli: https://legacyalli.com/; "Emerald Therapy" and "Sk8board" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; "Hoist" by Andy G. Cohen: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Andy_G_Cohen/; "Task Man" by Gamesharkoff: https://gagmesharkoff.bandcamp.com/; "Darlin'" by Beat Mekanik: https://linktr.ee/beatmekanik; "Jingle Bells 3" by Kevin MacLeod:  https://incompetech.com/; "Metal Goat" by Midnight Commando: https://midnightcommando.com/; "Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/; and "Sick of" and "Turn around" by Koi-discovery: https://koi-discovery.lescigales.org/.National Immigration Project: https://nipnlg.org/