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  • 46 minutes 17 seconds
    Sieging From Within (S7, E63

    Einon’s Journal Summary: The protector of the fortress unleashed everything she had to keep us from our goal. Maxine hunted for the core. Kade engaged in a test of wills. I kept the banshee busy while the others made their moves. The chaos of battle and the flowing energies within gave us our greatest test, so far.

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    Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence

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    This episode of The Critshow featured Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM

    This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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    11 March 2026, 4:01 am
  • 37 minutes 26 seconds
    The Aether Well (S7, E62)

    Einon’s Journal Summary: We disturbed an unexpected occupant of the fortress. I searched for signs of us possibly being hunted. Maxine made an effort to show that we meant well. Kade tried a most surprising gamble. While striving to accomplish our goal, we were forced to face the fact that some storybook tropes are painfully real.

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    This episode of The Critshow featured Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM

    This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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    4 March 2026, 5:01 am
  • 56 minutes 28 seconds
    The Fortress in the Sky (S7, E61)

    Einon’s Journal Summary: After appeasing Karuk and gaining access to the maze’s exit, we set out to hunt down Doris. Kade noticed an interesting source of energy. I assisted in directing our entry. Maxine sensed something odd. Our excitement at finding such a unique place was overshadowed by the pervasive fear that was soaking its halls

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    This episode of The Critshow featured Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM

    This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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    25 February 2026, 5:01 am
  • 54 minutes 17 seconds
    Echoing Panpipes (S7, E60)

    Einon’s Journal Summary: We had need to delve deeper into the labyrinth, despite the threat of the redcaps. I assisted in covering our tracks on our hunt. Maxine impressed the resident Minotaur. Kade showed an enemy a path to redemption. Our path was fraught with danger, from both the denizens of the maze, and from our own party.

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    This episode of The Critshow featured Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM

    This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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    18 February 2026, 5:01 am
  • 1 hour 23 seconds
    Twists and Turns (S7, E59)

    Einon’s Journal Summary: The discovery of the minotaur’s true enemy was a startling epiphany. Maxine accomplished something I would have thought impossible. Kade found one of our hidden enemies. I managed to broker what seems to be an incredibly tenuous peace between rivals. And all of this with a far angrier, hungrier threat stalking the maze…

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    This episode of The Critshow featured Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM

    This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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    11 February 2026, 5:21 am
  • 56 minutes 6 seconds
    Blood in the Maze (S7, E58)

    Einon’s Journal Summary: Our penultimate stop, before reaching the final core, seemed to be the home of a mortal enemy of one of our companions. I worked to arrest the anger of the maze’s denizen. Kade employed a unique method for staying hidden. Maxine found a trail to follow. Upon entering such a dangerous place, the biggest revelation was that the apparent threat was dealing with a crisis of his own.

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    Content Warning: Language, Sexually Suggestive Language, Fantasy Violence

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    Check out what’s coming up on our⁠⁠ monthly publication calendar⁠⁠.

    And don’t forget to check out our wonderful⁠ ⁠sponsors⁠⁠!

    This episode of The Critshow featured Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM

    This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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    4 February 2026, 5:01 am
  • 42 minutes 46 seconds
    The Shooting Gallery (S7, E57)

    Einon’s Journal Summary: After our merriment with the satyrs, we made our plans to traverse further into the mountains. I learned how to make a satyr-style bow. Maxine had questions about her advancing aether talents. Kade tested the townsfolk, in order to find a new traveling companion. So far, our experiences with the fae-folk have been simply marvelous. So far…

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    This episode of The Critshow featured Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM

    This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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    28 January 2026, 5:01 am
  • 51 minutes 21 seconds
    A Festival and a Flag (S7, E56)

    Einon’s Journal Summary: What an unbelievable experience, one I shall treasure for all of my days! Amongst the satyrs, Maxine taught some of their children about explosives! I danced an evening away, learning about their beautiful music! Kade participated in a marvelous contest! And all of that before the game of Capture the Flag!

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    This episode of The Critshow featured Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM

    This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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    21 January 2026, 5:01 am
  • 48 minutes 57 seconds
    The Boulder Dumps (S7, E55)

    Einon’s Journal Summary: Bargaining with the tengu became a learning experience for all of us. I had the privilege of accompanying them on a hunt. Kade learned some of their methods of aether use. Maxine obtained knowledge of their history and story-telling traditions. As we prepared to journey further into the fae-filled mountains, we realized a course that might endear us to the rest of its denizens.

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    Content Warning: Language, Sexual References

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    This episode of The Critshow featured Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM

    This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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    14 January 2026, 5:01 am
  • 57 minutes 12 seconds
    Amongst the Peaks (S7, E54)

    Einon’s Journal Summary: After finishing our work in the frozen wastes, we made our way back to the Freehold to make preparations for our final trek. I was delighted by the return of an old friend. Maxine found for us the supplies we would need. Kade tried to display our intentions to a dangerous group of fae. With a mysterious guide on our side, our walk into the mountains began.

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    This episode of The Critshow featured Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM

    This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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    7 January 2026, 5:01 am
  • 44 minutes 54 seconds
    A Glass Wonder (S7, E53)

    Einon’s Journal Summary: As the frozen core began to melt, we sprang into action to analyze its ancient workings. Maxine attempted her magical repair on a scale we haven’t yet seen. Kade was forced to gauge the necessary levels of balance between the original workings, and the newer Clockwinder additions. I was forced to threaten a pirate. All told, it was an awful lot of fun.

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    Check out what’s coming up on our⁠⁠ monthly publication calendar⁠⁠.

    And don’t forget to check out our wonderful⁠ ⁠sponsors⁠⁠!

    This episode of The Critshow featured Megan as Maxine Hollis, Rev as Arkady Atwater, Tass as Einon Kerning, and Jake as the GM

    This episode was edited and produced by Brandon (Rev) Wentz with music by Jake Pierle.

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    31 December 2025, 5:01 am
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