[PUBLIC EPISODE] The Wizard, the Witch and the Wild One: ep010 Of the Reaching Green

I felt my stomach knot at the Orima scenes.

Archon of Commoragh

Following the fox, The thing I put my breath in - I do what I want

Jonesey

This is def my fave dnd show at this point, really happy with the depth y'all are bringing to the characters, the themes, and the world, while also letting your natural humor and friendships shine through. I'm bracing myself for when the issues the characters have been carrying separately all these years come to head now that they are back together and more exposed, but I think I have some time as y'all are letting yourselves take your time with the narrative; another welcome change from so many other dnd shows. 👏

thedragonllama

Brennan as Orima. Good grief.

s_m_i

This show is amazing and this might be the best episode yet.

The Overthinker

Perhaps the spirits used to be honourable, back when they were honoured by humans, and as they've been forgotten the honour that was bestowed upon them by humans has been forgotten as well. Sort of similar to how in some settings a god's power is based on peoples belief in said god.

Nicolai Andersen

BEATIFUL LADY

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For future reference, I think that although there is a shot of them seeing questions in the comments and it is interesting to see what other people are thinking, there is a form under “submit a question here” in the Patreon. You have to click see more on the categories to see it but I hope this helps!

Evilest Teapot

There are also instances of respectful verbiage being used when cultures fear a thing. For instance, the Greeks sometimes referred to the Furies as "the kindly ones" in order to not speak their name.

bluebluebutton

This was incredible.

Jesper P.R.L

Yes, that's a great comparison!

Tyler Merlino

Agree, it feels like an etiquette thing. Like saying "God bless you" when someone sneezes.

Agiddysea

The knight Eurulon met in the children's adventure had a lot of respect for spirits. He was of a now bygone era, and I got the sense that back then there was an established etiquette to dealing with spirits.

Jason Rivest

Last episode was the PCs being mean to each other and this episode was Brennan being mean to everybody.

Rowan Sauer

IIRC honored friends comes into story from Grandma Wren. So it could be a term used mostly by Witches, who as we know have alot more respect for the spirit world than the Empire or even common folks.

Maybe Brennan just thought it sounded cooler than fey spirits

Orima's commentary on how Eursulon is stuck between the spirit world and the profoundly human ideal of honor was fascinating to me. It got me thinking about the epithet used for the spirits: "Honored Friends". The term seems to be one of those lies the society tells itself and believes mentioned in previous firesides. I see honoring something as giving respect to something honorable, yet through Orima's words and her vengeful attitude, it doesn't seem that spirits are particularly honorable, nor do they seem particularly friendly. On the human side, it is clear that much of the world has stopped honoring the spirits and some see them as resources to exploit rather than friends to cherish. So, I wonder if "Honored Friends" is in reference to a bygone relationship between the spirits and humanity, or is it an obfuscation that society wishes were true that hides a darker reality?

Tyler Merlino

Orima’s aggression towards the party and her lack of regard for the devastation left in her wake shows just how much nature does what it wants. I love how Orima speaks as if her truths about spirits is absolute but we don’t even have enough knowledge of the spirit world to blindly believe she’s right.

Carrietheteam

Give my boy Ursalon a break he went through one portal found a shiny as a kid lol

Jordan Sims

Watching nepo baby at the war crimes factory getting snubbed by Orima is incredibly satisfying as an Ame coded freak with smart friends 🩷

Dylln

That STRESSFUL swelling music at the end of this episode followed by the inevitable cut off... AAAAAAAAAAAAH. I don't want to wait for the next part of the story. T_T

Toni Duong

I have literally never encountered an episode of anything, ever, that made me feel every single emotion available to human. I love it so much, I kinda want to throw up.

A

I've never been more scared of a spirit 😳 level 1 babbbyyyyy 😆

Katie Butler

If I knew where to post Fireside Chat questions, I promise I would put it there. As it is, I unfortunately only know this place? So, pls see my fireside question below: Brennan, did you always know that Orima (and I suspect other Great Spirits) would respond (or not respond, really) to Suvi the way she did? It feels like all the moments of Suvi questioning*why* Ame was doing the things she was doing to honor the spirits were all leading up to this moment where Ame is worthy of being acknowledged by this Goddess of the Woods, whereas Suvi--proud and ferocious and akin to Orima in her fury--is not just ignored, but absolutely does not exist to this Honored Friend, and I am GAGGED OVER IT. I guess I'm wondering, how intentional is a lot of the foreshadowing the group has done? Is it just the players leaving juicy little morsels on the ground for Brennan to collect after? Or is this an art that us plebians cannot comprehend that the four of you are masters in?

kat martin

I absolutely love the duality of Eursolon and am excited for how balancing the two world will develop for him, were there any thoughts beforehand on this issue and any vision on how you wanted it to develop?

Coal Burns

Ohhhhh so back at the mushroom spirit in the children's adventure, the pauldron in conjunction with Ursolon (this is probably wrong..) protecting Ame (please someone correct me if this is wrong as well..) was the activation of his breath (representing his honor) that reflected that last strike back at the mushroom spirit?! 😱😱😱😱😱 AHHHHHH🤩

Just want to shout out the recap at the start- at the same time beautifully written, narrated, scored, and produced, as well as hugely informative!! *chef's kiss* 😘🤌

Nora Edgren

Taylor you could do better. Everyone else, acceptable work.

Agiddysea

Yet another fantastic episode!! I know alot goes into them but i wish they came out faster becasue I need to know what happens next!!! Also cant wait for part 2 of the one shot!

Tyler W. They call me Dr. Worm

I feel a way about the sound design that is extremely normal and good and not at all that I’ve gone weak at the knees and swooned I swear.

Mia Mac-Pry

The Youtube version is currently marked as "Hidden and Unavailable". Please fix.

T-A-B

I feel so much for Eursolon. The way he beats down on himself so much that he believes it to his core even when his found family shows him otherwise. Truly tragic

Melody Snow

Unbelievable. Y’all continue to kill it. Are we able to see a map of this lovely world?? 🥰

Mack Whaley

The SOUND DESIGN HOLY COW. Chills upon chills

Gill

Totally chill and fine episode, lovely happy ending with a little smiley face bow tied on it, yup yup yup alllll good here 🫣

Matt Kilsby

You hit the ball out of the ballpark so much in this show, in sound, in character performance, in setting Just wow

mguin

gaht daym. every episode is a five-star all-you-can-eat BUFFET of brain treats.I swear there should be a warning to not operate heavy machinery while listening because one of these days I will straight up drive into a telephone pole and you'll find me, my head gently resting on the airbag, eyes glazed over and a wide grin on my face because I'm 100% not present or aware of my surroundings while listening to WWW. And I wouldn't have it any other way.

Nathalie Schoenauer

I never thought I'd be this excited for a Fourth of July

Jackaloop

I thought... back then in the children adventure... that I had cried all my tears for a while... when Ursalon met Sir Couren... AND YOU MAKE ME RELIVE THAT?! I'm broken. (and i love it)

Di4mond4rr3l

Oh my GOD it’s like every episode Erika finds new ways to make Ame even cooler

ceeg

It’s great! But the time between episodes . . .

Jeremy Varo-Haub

Of course this long form stuff is just a festival of cliffhangers. Of course it is.

Jeremy Varo-Haub

I'm so happy to see every episode and then I'm yelling NOOO YALL ARE CRUEL FOR LEAVING ME HERE at the end of every one

Cheese

And home before dark!!

james hales

The hits just keep on coming. And the Fox just keeps continuing to be amazing.

SvenTS

Nice Into the Woods reference. Which one of you came up with it?

Adriel

Very clever. Makes me hungry for Sondheim

Jake

Y'all make me love Tuesdays!!!

Tyler Gob