The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 29

Who puts the glad in gladiator? Phileaux, Godwin, and Winnie-the-Pooh, obviously. The Dracula-slaying trio are tasked by the privileged son of Zeus to slay the beast of the underworld: Cerberus. But faced with golden apples, monsters, and way more rivers than we have time for, will they have enough stretched pennies to make it in time? Midwest Food Bank: https://midwestfoodbank.org/disaster-relief/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

This week we’re answering your questions about The Adventure Zone: Royale! Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "The Fae" by Mark Lingard: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mark-lingard/. Native Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The final battle is at hand. The remaining aspirants give their all for glory and their own survival. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Fireball" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "The Fae" by Mark Lingard: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mark-lingard/;  Welcome Home" and "Something's Not Right" by Kirk Osamayo: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kirk-osamayo/;  "Aisles" by Jahzzar: http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; "VIII"  by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; "Haunts" by Triple5 Here: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/triple5-here/'; "The Redemption in Her Amrs” by Schemawound: http://schemawound.com/; and Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/. Native Women Lead: https://www.nativewomenlead.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Trial of Enchantment, Part 1 With the truth finally out in the open, the aspirants are less willing than ever to participate in the battle royale. But whatever has come to light, the contest still goes on, with more trials to overcome and only one winner. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Fireball", "Night Sky", and "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; and Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/. Asian Pacific Environmental Network: https://apen4ej.org/our-work/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The remaining aspirants' attempt to take the contest into their own hands does not go unnoticed... or unpunished. As the island begins to reject them, the elite eight must scramble to find out what's really going on and escape with their lives. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Blato" by Shay Brahem x Fachhochschule Dortmund: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/shay-braheem/; “A Month of Dust” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; “Oneiri” by Kai Engel http://www.kai-engel.com/; "Skin Writhes Anxious" and "VIII" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; "Sound the Alarms" by Kirk Osamayo: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kirk-osamayo/; "Grande Vista" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; and "Foresight" by Serat: https://blear-moon.com. Asian Pacific Environmental Network: https://apen4ej.org/our-work/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

Rictus, Helgrammite, and Lorovith try to figure out their next steps as it has become clear to all of them the trials cannot continue as normal. But if their plans go awry in any way, there will be severe consequences. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode:  "Pearly Carapace", "Palaver", "The Apotheosis of All Deserts", and "VIII" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; "Dybbuk's White Eyes" by Sergey Cheremisinov: https://soundcloud.com/sergey-cheremisinov-1;  "See You Soon", and "Pure" by Jahzzar:  http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/;  "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; and “A Month of Dust” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/. Lambda Legal: https://lambdalegal.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The taxing sixth trial ends, and the surviving eight wizards don't hesitate to voice their displeasure about the entire tournament. But if they want to play this game their own way, they're going to have to find somewhere away from the all-seeing eyes of the island. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode:  "Owls" and "Pure" by Jahzzar:  http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; “A Month of Dust” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "tribute to eddy" by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/;  "The Unknown" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "The Apotheosis of All Deserts" and"Palaver" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; and "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Trial of Necromancy, Part IV With dawn and victory in sight, the competitors decide their best bet is to work together. But despite their efforts at diplomacy, more fall to the zombie hoards, dragged down by those they have wronged. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode:  "Chewing Devil Grass", "Palaver", and "Skin Writhes Anxious" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; “If You Can't be the Sun, Be the Sun” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; "Circus Minute" by Orion Williams: https://toolofgod.com/; "Ancient Winds"  by Kevin MacLeod:  https://incompetech.com/; and "Simple Song" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/.  Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Trial of Necromancy, Part III The trial continues and the competitors must decide who to trust and who to dispatch. But with the numbers of survivors dwindles, the number of zombies increases, forcing some of the wizards to quite literally confront their past actions. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode:  "VIII", "Skin Writhes Anxious", and "Chewing Devil Grass" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; "Fireball" and "Night Sky" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Foresight" by Serat: https://blear-moon.com; "PULL" by Nctrnm: https://soundcloud.com/nctrnm;  "Grande Vista" by Jason Shaw: https://audionautix.com/; "The Fae" by Mark Lingard: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mark-lingard/; “If You Can't be the Sun, Be the Sun” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; and Taffy Machine" by Kate Kody: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/kate-kody/. Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz

The Trial of Necromancy, Part II The zombie horde shambles into the house and the survivors scramble for safety as dawn slowly approaches. But with the situation getting desperate, some of the wizards will be forced to sacrifice more than they ever expected. Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco Original Music by Griffin McElroy Additional Music in this Episode: "Fireball" and "Sunny Day" by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; "Skin Writhes Anxious" and "VIII" by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; "Foresight" by Serat: https://blear-moon.com; and “If You Can't be the Sun, Be the Sun” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/. Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/ Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/jointaz