Nature Check

Kae's dream leads the team to yet another temple, this time nestled beneath the mangroves on the "big island" off the west coast of Arda. They are led to the temple's doorway by a small Aarakocra child named Sqooni. Once within the temple, they discover statues, treasure, lore, and a few surprises. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist, Andrew/The First Watch, and Cassi/ @Cassiroll  The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Our heroes, sans Fletcher, board the "Gaer Ladui" with Stomonel Laughshield's crew and set sail with a westerly heading. Out at sea, they receive a message from Thornburrow via the special Bag of Holding, so Nautia ventures out into the surrounding waters to gather snails and coral. During their first night on the ocean, Kae has a mysterious dream. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist, Andrew/The First Watch, and Cassi/ @Cassiroll  The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

The party members make plans, both individually and as a group, as to what they think they should do next. Fletcher pursues a specific line of inquiry with his research, and the team ends the episode by discovering the mysteries at Bubble 'n Fizz after dark. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist, Andrew/The First Watch, and Cassi/ @Cassiroll  The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

After discovering the cargo they've transported is full of disturbing goods, our 4 sailor heroes decide to set a trap for the "bad pirates" to try to discover the whole story. Will their hijinks be successful? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord Nature Check: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 RPGeeks: https://discord.gg/drsimonclark Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ali/Burrb: @Aliheartscience Shamini/Dread Hilda: @SBundell Simon/Hennig: @simonoxfphys Emily/Marnie: @emily_w_bates Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist, Andrew/The First Watch, and Cassi/@cassiroll "The Crate Caper" is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

CW: Child Endangerment We're taken back in time via a story told by Captain Stomonel Laughshield. A group of privateers make port and go looking for a new job for their ship. But while they secure and transport cargo for a customer, what complications will they find along the way? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord Nature Check: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 RPGeeks: https://discord.gg/drsimonclark Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ali/Burrb: @Aliheartscience Shamini/Dread Hilda: @SBundell Simon/Hennig: @simonoxfphys Emily/Marnie: @emily_w_bates Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist, Andrew/The First Watch, and Cassi/@cassiroll "Blind Contract" is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

With Cedric out of commission and having a crisis of faith, the rest of the party assists several families of townsfolk as they fight a strange disease known as Dragon's Fire. It presents with a variety of symptoms, including some that are extremely concerning. Will the team be able to triage all their patients and treat them in time? And what is causing this mysterious illness? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

We start with a science discussion about fireflies! Then we get back to the action, with our heroes running a few errands, including visiting Pops and Fluvis and having some awkward interactions at the Academy of Explorers. Cedric goes back to the Orthodox Temple of Moradin to look for guidance on processing his experiences. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

Our heroes go on a search for fireflies - will they be able to find enough in town? And when they venture beyond the safety of the city walls, what dangers await them in the nighttime grasslands? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

The party reunites and works on trying to find pearls so that Fletcher can cast the Identify spell to figure out what all their magic items are. Kae, Cedric, and Nautia go to visit Peder Chellew, the bookseller. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

The party finally return to New Sechester, albeit with some help from the Tainibrian navy. Kae spends quality time with family and friends while Fletcher, Cedric, and Nautia go to handle some business with Briffo Thornburrow and the debt they incurred to save Jay's life. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

CW: Mild Gore and Body Horror Welcome back to another completely improvised TRPG session! This time, our heroes delve into a human body to perform a medical examination. What sort of adventures will they get up to? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Nichole/Silas: @choleness Morgan/Dr. Phlerb: @themorgantrail Emily/Sam: @embododd Reed/Mort: @ReedPlays and @OwnMech Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch

Our heroes spend time in the rainforest trying to collect red parrots, then return to the beach where they parked their rowboat so long ago. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch The Arda Campaign is unofficial Fan Content permitted under the Fan Content Policy. Not approved/endorsed by Wizards. Portions of the materials used are property of Wizards of the Coast. ©Wizards of the Coast LLC.

The party spends a lot of time planning how to capture the red parrots. They return to the Hnub Poov Zoov rainforest and check in with all of Nautia's fey friends, then go after the parrots. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch

The party enters the Shortgrass Clan's camp and finds a familiar face. They do some trading and hang out for a day while Cedric performs some much-needed metallurgy. Will his efforts be worth the wait? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch

As the group tries in earnest to leave the desert, they fall victim to a rash of practical jokes. Who is behind all the tricks? And what will they see as they finally make their way back into the grasslands? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch

Our heroes continue south through the desert and encounter a large monitor lizard acting strangely. Fletcher and Cedric investigate the carcass, then the group moves toward an oasis Nautia spots in the distance. What strange things will they find once they reach the oasis? And will everyone survive? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch

When a group of mosses and other simple plants is suddenly gifted with sentience, how will they navigate the world? What choices will they make, and how will they use their individual skills to save their scientist? REFERENCE SECTION https://diwatamnl.itch.io/mossy-mechanics Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Nikki/DM: @beholdertonoone Ryan/Lykos: @Entemnein Ilana/Mouse: @Ilana_Tzipporah Morgan/Franklin: @themorgantrail Liz Anna/Feather: @chase_prairie Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch Music: On the Shore Crypto Malicious The Path of the Goblin King Hit the Streets All by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

An unlikely trio investigate a building in the slums while trying to track down the person causing street people to go missing. What will they discover once they've entered the building? And what scientific horrors await them farther in? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Ali/DM: @Aliheartscience Johanna/Shea: @johannaschwrtz Nancy/Connor: @SciBugs Sheryl/NAN: @RvingNaturalist Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch

A group of university students decide to party in the woods during finals week. But what starts out as a day with magical rum hangovers turns into a wild plane-shifting race to set their world right again. REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Andrew/DM: @drew_coons and @firstwatchshow Nichole/Eris: @choleness Shriya/Gestalt: @95Shriya Emily/Nova: @emily_w_bates Simon/Penumbra: @simonoxfphys Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch

The group makes their way into the mine and has to re-navigate some of the traps they'd previously encountered. What will they find within? And what sort of solution will they devise to put an end to the noxious pollution? REFERENCE SECTION Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/j7yjGunFY8 Follow us on Twitter: Nature Check: @CheckNature Sheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalist Ryan/Fletcher: @Entemnein Nancy/Kae: @Scibugs Cindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Peter/Cedric: @petercoffey Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist and Andrew/The First Watch