Intelligence Check

It's time! Time to take on the Vampire Lord Baron Von Uberdorf! Time to save Tor's daughter and prevent her transformation into one of the Baron's minions. Time for our adventurers to almost certainly get their asses handed to them. But first, they decide to focus on smashing a couple coffins. Because we haven't waited long enough for this fight! And although the Baron may be soft-spoken, it turns out you do not want to mess with his furniture!  When the Baron decides he's had enough of their intrusion it does not go well for the party. Rath almost explodes from one of the Baron's vicious attacks. Seriously. He barely avoids a hit so hard, it would have probably turned him into a pile of goo. Kort brings an elephant to the party. Blag gets to live out one of his favorite monster fight fantasies. And Tor does what he does best and changes everything.   We want to hear from you! Let's talk about this latest episode! Join the party members and other listeners on Discord discord.gg/H3fhhA7, Reddit www.reddit.c

After patting themselves on the back to celebrate all the danger they heroically ran away from, our adventurers ready themselves to confront the Baron and rescue Tor's daughter. They heal up and confer with the vampire hunter they just saved for any pro tips. But the last time this guy went against the Baron he ended up as a zombie. So, he may not be the best resource. Maybe the Baron isn't all that he's been hyped up to be though. He's probably got some stereotypical bad guy voice just to seem tougher than he really is. As the party enters the final chamber, will the Baron mind the interruption? How will he feel about these guys going through all his stuff? Will the party try diplomacy or just start throwing hammers? And will Rath be able to stop Kort from saying something they might all regret? It's time to confront a Vampire Lord!  Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell someone about it! Join the party members and other listeners on Discord discord.gg/H3fhhA7, Reddit www.reddit.com/r/In

Last episode we left our adventurers in a room with a creature that may or may not be a dwarf child. As I was sitting here thinking of how best to describe the party's imminent destruction, I did what any professional episode describer does and got distracted by the internet. There I found an article about D&D enemies that appear weak, but are really nasty. Interesting, especially given the situation our team finds themselves in! But then, I saw the image they tagged on to it. A glorious squirrel wielding an axe and a shield, riding through a battlefield on a frog. Now they had my full attention! Scrolling through the article revealed no dwarvish girls that are clearly a death trap. In fact they even had a vampire on there which was unexpected seeing as how we know one is waiting to just obliterate our adventurers at the end of this mausoleum. Sure they may look harmless, but even our team of not-quite heroes knows vampires are bad news. "Odd", I thought, but I scrolled on as my sights were set on the m

As our adventurers continue their quest to save Tor's daughter from the clutches of the vampire Baron Von Uberdorf, you just have to admire the artistry with which he has created this gauntlet of creepiness. Clearly he has a passion for dungeon design! First the hedge maze to even get to his manor was just crawling with undead encounters. Then he had that giant collection of treasure guarded by a freaking mummy. And now this mausoleum, where every turn leads to another twisted terror. Each new room is basically an 80's metal band album cover. Hopefully Rath is taking notes for his dungeon business, because he's getting one heck of a free lesson here.  Wasn't the Baron trying to take over the world? Something about traveling around and starting vampire outbreaks? Sure, he's probably immortal, but who has the time for opening global vampire franchises and so much dungeon planning? It makes you question what you do with your time if he can pull all this off. He's got plots and schemes, a giant house complete wi

Looking for a fun get away with your adventuring friends? Journey through your local shuffling horde of zombies to a mausoleum today! Don't know where to find your closest oddly large underground burial chamber? Just free the spirit of a ghost held in butler servitude for directions! Once there, please don't wake the guard, he's very sleepy after a long day of doing horrible, horrible things. Just step gingerly around the piles of body parts. But watch your step! You haven't signed a waiver, and the floors are slippery. As you venture further, be sure to say "hi" to our attentive heads of staff. They just want to show you how much we love having you here. Hey listeners, please do us a huge favor and rate Intelligence Check at www.podchaser.com/podcasts/intelligence-check-526600 ! Every rating and review is a big help in getting more exposure for the show and is greatly appreciated! Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell someone about it! Join the party members and other listeners on Discor

Time is running out to save Tor's daughter. Having barely pried Kort out of the siren's magical grasp, the team has approached the ghostly Butler Rempfer, desperate for any assistance they can get. It turns out he is willing to help the team locate the baron, and even point them to a powerful weapon to help defeat him. But the Butler has one condition, they return his heart to his body so that he can be free to rest in peace. He's probably sick of cleaning bathrooms. If Blag is any indication, shifters like the Houndmaster eat some gross stuff. So it's off to find a heart! Having recently visited the lab of the mad scientist Von Leachtenstein, our adventurers think they have a good idea where to start their search! Deciding to make the most of their limited time, our adventures split up, once again violating that super basic D&D rule. Rath heads off to complete the Butler's mission, while the others go to finally raid the treasury. And that's the part where things really just all go to hell. Will the tea

This episode the bard tries to seduce someone. It doesn't go well. Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell someone about it! Join the party members and other listeners on Discord discord.gg/H3fhhA7, Reddit www.reddit.com/r/IntelligenceCheck/, and Facebook www.facebook.com/intelligencecheck . Email us at intelligencecheckpodcast@gmail.com Want to help support us? First off, you're wonderful if so! Merchandise is available at tee.pub/lic/18PfY6FQeuc and you can contribute to equipment and hosting costs at https://ko-fi.com/intelligencecheck ! Theme song by Jet 'n' Joby Logo designed by Ed Rempfer

Episode 50! A major milestone! The kind of event people who make podcasts would generally celebrate with a special episode. Something well thought out in advance. But if you've listened this far, you know making plans isn't exactly one of these guys' strengths in game. Why would it be any different out of game? Speaking of making plans, that's actually something our adventurers try to do this episode. And some of their ideas are actually reasonable. Dare we say almost even intelligent? You might be saying to yourself, "that's not the party I know!". Fear not listeners. In the end it all devolves back down to brash action and rash choices. But hey, at least we're 50 episodes in and the bard hasn't tried to seduce someone. Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell someone about it! Join the party members and other listeners on Discord discord.gg/H3fhhA7, Reddit www.reddit.com/r/IntelligenceCheck/, and Facebook www.facebook.com/intelligencecheck . Email us at intelligencecheckpodcast@gmail.com

Having finally reached the manor of the vampire Baron Von Uberdorf, our adventurers have somehow charmed their way inside and been given free rein. With a couple very important restrictions that are just asking to be ignored by the team. Showing surprising restraint, they begin their exploration of the grounds in search of Tor's daughter. Coming across an unexpected guest of the Baron's, Kort and Rath try out a new routine we're calling Two Fine Fellows Foppishly Frolic with Frivolous Frankensteinian Flair. It's fairly fascinating. Speaking of flair, we're excited to announce that we now have merchandise available featuring designs from friend of the show kevvart! Check out all the awesome apparel, stickers and so much more at tee.pub/lic/18PfY6FQeuc . And be sure to check out more of his work on instagram @kevvart! Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell someone about it! Join the party members and other listeners on Discord discord.gg/H3fhhA7, Reddit www.reddit.com/r/IntelligenceCheck/,

Things are getting desperate for our adventurers as they continue their journey through the perilous hedge maze of Baron Von Uberdorf. Knowing their destination can't be far, they venture on, pursued by the obnoxious heavy breathing, and that wraith that at this point is really just being a jerk. Can the party survive this gauntlet? Will Rath be undone by a terrifying new threat that he should have seen coming? Will Kort finally use his heroic moment? Will one of the adventurers wind up as dead as the puns the players try to resurrect? As things heat up, let's hope they can push their luck, and their foes, just a little more. Thank you for listening to this podcast! We don't pay to advertise the show, so we are always incredibly appreciative of your help in spreading awareness. Please tell friends about the show and join us on discord! We know there are a lot of actual play shows out there, and we are truly grateful that you have chosen to spend your time listening to and supporting Intelligence Check! Joi

Last episode left our adventurers deep in the treacherous hedge maze of Baron Von Uberdorf. As they traverse further in to the maze, they are pursued by the sounds of heavy, bestial breathing. And then there's also that wraith that keeps popping out of the bushes and taking swings at the party. Kind of like when you have an uninvited guest, and you think they're finally going to leave, but they just linger. And try to murder you. You get the idea. Soon the party discovers an ominous globe of impenetrable darkness, just daring them to ignore it. Kind of like those people out on the street who want you to sign up for something, and you try to avoid eye contact, and they're ready for it. And then they pounce and take a chunk of your soul. It's like that. When poor rolls leave the team a little unarmed, will Blag take the initiative to put something in his mouth when it is very clearly a bad idea? Kind of like when someone doesn't think things though. You know, like a moron. There's a zero in the logo for a re

Having more or less successfully defended the town of Wildsteel from a Zombie uprising, our adventurers decide to take the fight to the malevolent Baron Von Uberdorf. After they get a good night's sleep of course. Upon arriving at his manor they discover the way forward is blocked, safely secured by an unlocked gate, a doggy, and a hedge maze. Terrifying, we know. Will our adventurers be able to overcome the canine guardian? As things heat up for Beaker, will the party learn a little something about the nature of companionship? Or will it just break down into a fight over who is responsible for the cool thing they did? Join the adventurers as they navigate the twists and turns of the DM's devious labyrinth, and make a lot of paper sounds in the process. Let's hope they don't hit a dead end! Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell someone about it! Join the party members and other listeners on Discord discord.gg/H3fhhA7, Reddit www.reddit.com/r/IntelligenceCheck/, and Facebook www.facebook.

With screams echoing throughout the town, our adventurers rush to see what has so many dwarves running for their lives. It's zombies. Let's be clear, there's basically one thing that happens this episode. They fight the zombies. Sure, Tor does some cleric stuff. And of course some bad puns are tossed about. But really, it all leads back to fighting zombies. Which is totally awesome! About time we get some zombies in here! We here in the episode description department would love to glamorize it and say there's compelling character development and thought-provoking dialogue. But at one point Blag punches through a zombie's head. Which, to be clear, is so badass! It's a zombie fighting episode. And fighting zombies is rad as hell! So strap on your chainsaw prosthetic hand and get ready to shred some walkers! Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell someone about it! Join the party members and other listeners on Discord discord.gg/H3fhhA7, Reddit www.reddit.com/r/IntelligenceCheck/, and Faceboo

Welcome to Wildsteel! Home of the IronOak clan! We've got fun for the whole family! Sure there is clearly something sinister going on here, and your daughter might get abducted by our mysterious new benefactor, but don't worry about that! We have a new hedge-maze. And an orphanage! Visit our new Cooperage bar, where the drinks are weird and something is definitely off about about the patrons! But the barrels are extremely well crafted! Our apartment doors are easily destroyed! There's an all-day brunch spot! We have pun-offs, creative rhyming, and bards who randomly break in to song! So visit Wildsteel today!  Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell someone about it! Join the party members and other listeners on Discord discord.gg/H3fhhA7, Reddit www.reddit.com/r/IntelligenceCheck/, and Facebook www.facebook.com/intelligencecheck . Email us at intelligencecheckpodcast@gmail.com Want to help support us? First off, you're wonderful if so! Merchandise is available at tee.pub/lic/18PfY6FQeuc a

With the party divided, Kort, Blag and Rath find themselves back at the Red Halls. Rath barely fights off a panic attack when they come across a large gathering of Onyx Shields. Our adventurers learn of a perverse mystery that they will probably fail to solve. And, even more terrifying than the ghoulish crime, there are politics afoot! What will Blag do that could land him in an early grave? Will the party be reunited? Just how many houses does Tor own? Will there be a startling lack of concern for orphans? And why is everyone checking their pockets?  Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell someone about it! Join the party members and other listeners on Discord discord.gg/H3fhhA7, Reddit www.reddit.com/r/IntelligenceCheck/, and Facebook www.facebook.com/intelligencecheck . Email us at intelligencecheckpodcast@gmail.com Want to help support us? First off, you're wonderful if so! Merchandise is available at tee.pub/lic/18PfY6FQeuc and you can contribute to equipment and hosting costs at http

Do you enjoy jumping into a story in the middle with only a basic understanding of the plot and characters? Then do we have the mini-episode for you! Join our cast as they briefly summarize their journey to this point and then jump right in as their next adventure begins in episode 43! Have any questions about what's going on? Just want to hang out and talk D&D? Join the party members and other listeners on Discord https://discord.gg/H3fhhA7! Theme song by Jet 'n' Joby Logo designed by Ed Rempfer

So Tor got squished. He was completely stomped on. Is that insensitive to say? It is what happened after all. His tiny dwarf body found itself between a floor and a large stomping foot. He was stepped upon with murderous intent. It sure seems like he got squished out of existence. These are just the facts people. Either way, the rest of the party doesn't seem too concerned about it. Moving on with their day, they decide to complete their exploration of the tower. The party encounters a series of character interactions that Rath is more than happy to just relax and observe. Kyle puts a very strong emphasis on the word fate. And then they are just terrible at rescuing the prisoners. So why did Tor's body do more of a poof than a splat? Did he leave a forwarding address for his mail? Should the rest of the party go for brunch? What's the reason the adventurers (minus Tor, he squished) are on this island? Are there even good brunch options there? Doesn't seem to be much of a restaurant scene. Where will the par

With the spectral guardian of the first floor defeated, our adventurers continue their climb up the wizard Steve's tower. Okay, defeated is a stretch, but history is written by the victors right? Or in this case the ones who didn't run completely away. They just ran out of the tower to force the townsfolk to help them. And they only had one of their team unconscious from being munched on. That's basically the textbook definition of victory! Reaching the second level, the party comes upon a seemingly innocent group of fairies who just want to play. It turns out that sometimes it is all fun and games overcoming a wizard's security system! Tor brings out a classic party game, while Kort totally overthinks things. Will they make it to the top of the tower? And if so will they actually try to talk to Steve, or are we looking at a magical stand-off? Will Steve tire of their interference? Will anyone know who the healer is? It might be time for Steve to put his foot down on the whole situation! Are you enjoying t

Last episode our adventurers had a very self-inflicted run-in with the Yuan Ti. This led to a shocking revelation about a particular sea monster that leaves the party questioning the wizard Steve's motives. Realizing that maybe Blag's previously unjustified threats to the wizard were spot-on, the team decides to return to the tower and put Steve to some hard questions. Of course things never go that smoothly for these adventurers, and they quickly find themselves debating the merits of using local villagers as cannon fodder. The same villagers they just finished defending. By now it should be clear that these guys are not good people. Once again, they attempt to bluff and confuse their way through a situation. With less than stellar results. What ghastly discovery will they make when they enter Steve's tower? And just how long will it take them to fight the damn thing already? Will Kort become a monster's snack? That's oddly specific, so very likely yes.  Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and

It's time for Blag to enter the ominous Steve's Tower. Will Steve even be home? There aren't any windows or doors so you can't tell if there's a light on inside. Apparently he's really in to privacy. How does he get his monthly delivery of "Big Dumb Towers in the Middle of a Small Village Digest"? With Blag in the most unwelcoming tower ever, the rest of the party is left to find a productive use of their time. Rath makes one of his dreams come true before they venture out to scout the nearby Yaun-Ti village. Those are the snake people they helped defeat in such horrible fashion in the last episode. Probably no hard feelings there. Is there more going on here than the party suspects? Will Tor be extremely accommodating to a potential enemy? And what very situational new character voice will he debut? Will Kyle burn out on snake people voices? And what word will get banned from future episodes? Here's a hint, it rhymes with Rath groaning in disgust.  Are you enjoying the show? Please help us grow and tell s