Deep beneath the temple of the Almenora, trapped in a pocket fey realm, the Hired Swords face Darnaldi Bogasha and the shadow dragon Scathanil. What will be their fate, and who will rise to the challenge? This is their final test, their final battle, this will determine the fate of everyone and everything they hold dear. No pressure...

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Ep. 118 The Fall of Darnaldi Bogasha

We are working to record and release the final few episodes of The Hired Swords. We're grateful for your patience. 

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The Swords are locked in combat with Darnaldi and his minions. They seem to have things well in hand, until a dark, monstrous new enemy joins the fray. 

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Ep 117 The Final Faceoff Part 2

Deep under the Temple of the Almenora, the Swords confront the man they've been searching for. In the middle of a ritual that seems to be able to devastate multiple planes of existence, Darnaldi has become more powerful and dangerous than the Swords ever thought possible. Its time to act, swarmed with Darnaldi's minions made of shadow and mist, our team begins the fight. The fight to save everyone and everything they have loved. 

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Ep. 116 The Final Faceoff Part 1

As shadow vines retreat throughout the ancient temple, our heroes uncover the truth about the entity behind the shadows. Now the adventurers await the opening of a sealed door that will lead them to their final confrontation.

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Ep. 115 The Legend of Shadow Breath

The party descends into the cavern, determined to find Darnaldi and end the reign of the shadows. Each chamber presents its own test—some challenging their strength, others their wits, and a few forcing them to confront fears they’d rather leave buried. Separated from their allies, they push forward alone, listening to the unsettling silence that twists through the stone. Ghostly whispers weave through the air, revealing long-forgotten truths they were never meant to hear. As they navigate the ancient corridors, time itself feels stretched thin, leading them toward a fate that has been waiting, watching, and ready to unfold.

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Ep. 114 Every Sword for Themselves

The swords are deep within the caverns beneath the Temple of Almenora. Something very strange is happening down here, seeming something intended just for each of the members of our party. What could possibly be happening, and is it truly bad luck to ever split the party?

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Ep. 113 Never Split the Party

The past is returning, the answers are coming in waves of memory and emotion. Gwen, Krigs, Davon, and Joxxer can feel the end of their quest is just through these corridors. What else is down here with them?

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Ep. 112 Beneath the Tree Temple of Almenora

The party has peaked the interest of the people of the elven village. Even the leadership can see that something is going on, especially with Gwen. As the party is escorted to the Temple, they'll begin to learn even more about what has been going on. 

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Ep. 111 To the Temple of Almenora

The Swords have made a daring attempt at escape. How, then, did they end up on trial? What are they accused of and how will they get out of this one?

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Ep. 110 The Trial of the Hired Swords

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Blaise Lacktis (@badmath)

The Hired Swords is a Dungeons and Dragons actual play podcast with four
knuckleheads and a sage DM. Roll with us as we TRY to survive and tell our epic
tale of monsters and mystery.

The Hired Swords

A podcast about our hyper-fixations. Religion, video games, ttrpgs, politics, coffee, programming, you name it, we’ll talk about it. Every episode, we’ll dive in to a new interesting guest and their current hyper-fixation.