The Aether Well (S7, E62)

The Aether Well (S7, E62)

From The Critshow by Critshow Studios

March 4, 2026 · 37 min · Season 7 · Episode 62

About this episode

The party faces unexpected challenges and realizes the reality of storybook tropes.

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. ------ Content Warning: Language, Fantasy Violence ------ You can support The Critshow through our⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠ to get more weekly TTRPG Actual Play content, access to our discord community, and much more! Follow The Critshow on⁠⁠ twitter⁠⁠, join our⁠⁠ subreddit⁠⁠, and follow us on⁠⁠ Instagram⁠⁠. Get two free MotW mysteries and some Keeper tips from Rev by⁠⁠ signing up on our website⁠⁠! 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Brandon (Rev) Wentz, Jake Pierle

Guests: Megan, Rev, Tass, Jake

Topics covered

  • fantasy
  • TTRPG
  • storytelling
  • adventure
  • character development

Keywords

  • Aether Well
  • fantasy violence
  • language
  • TTRPG
  • character arcs

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