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[Spoilers EXU: Calamity] First Episode Discussion

Welcome to Exandria Unlimited: Calamity. If you were expecting a fun one, you're not getting one! This is a story of grief, betrayal, loss, and the panic of the coming of a new age, Calamity.

That's right! We're doing a prequel series!

We are going to be telling a story of a different age in Exandria, an age long past. Rumors and legends abound of this time period in the world. This is prior to any Vestiges of Divergence. Prior to the coming of the Divine Gate and the departure of the dieties into realms beyond Exandria. You will find no Tal'Dorei in this version of this world. For, indeed, it has not yet received that name. It is known by its Elven name, Gwessar. We journey to an age long ago to tell a story perhaps of a more sorrowful and bitter time. Shadows stalk this world. Come with us, but please only if you dare.

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4h 11m 2h 12m

Episode 1: Excelsior

Fire. Everything feels slow. There's movement and there's heat, but the only noise you can hear, despite all this chaos, is breath. It's yours, but it's also a stranger's. It's like someone else is using your body to breathe.
You're stumbling...
Luis. I need you to describe your character, and tell us your character's name, but I would love for you to do that with the understanding that your mouth is filled with blood...

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    Highlights

    • 00:05:20 "Fire."
    • 00:26:42 Travis:"I think I'm in the wrong class."
    • 00:29:20 Fan Art Moment Zerxus on his balcony with his Amethyst Griffon, Tempus.
    • 00:35:30 Loquatius does the morning announcements.
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    "Good morning, and salutations, sundry subjects of the soaring city of Avalir. I am Loquatius Seelie, your handsome and helpful Herald. I report the news that shapes Avalir's views. Tonight, as we all know, marks the eve of The Replenishment and our return to Cathmoira, our terrestrial sister city. Remember folks, make sure to fasten all those loose valuables and belongings tightly, as our friends in the Navigator's Guild wish to remind us that there's always a pinch of turbulence in our descent back towards Exandria Firma. And speaking of belongings, why not try Orison's Odd-Tack? The spell glue that sticks to what it's told. As Orison himself might tell you."
    (Loquatius morphs into Orison)
    "Hello there, I'm Orison, from Orison's Odd-Tack, the trusted name in arcane adhesives for over 30 years. Check out our "Replenishment Special": 50% off, today only. Hop on down to Orison's."
    (morphs back into Loquatius)
    "Well, make ready for tonight's fireworks extravaganza to the Dawn's Ledge side and enjoy the Parade of Beasts beginning at sundown in Excelsior Plaza right outside the headquarters of my own Herald's Tome, your trusted record of renown. As the archmages always say: Knowledge is power. So pack a punch with The People's Paper. All glory to The Academy Arcane and to the proud people of Avalir, I am Loquatius Seelie saying: Seelie you later."

    • 00:54:20 Aabria/Laerryn:"They'll move or don't"
      Travis:"Move or don't?!" (laughs) "...had a couple 'donts' in the past."
      Brennan:"Right you are, Architect Arcane, it's not like they won't see us coming."
      Laerryn:"That."
    • 01:02:20 Bad timing for Loquatius, as Laerryn is practically having an anxiety attack and weeping tears of joy (confirming the Apogee Solstice event):

    "Madam, your ex-husband is at the door!"

    • 01:17:30 Lou/Nydas:"Don't pay him! It's a boon!"
    • 01:41:20 "I think we would've heard if there was a new God of Jerking Off or whatever this guy is."
    • 01:50:50 Lore Drop Imyr The Bold is credited with making the city of Avalir fly and separate from Cathmoira, the other half of a great metropolis called Toramunda. Patia Porco's namesake and grandfather.
    • 01:58:30 Brennan having fun with a monologue as Eldamir the Wise.
    • 02:03:52 Lore Drop Another, smaller, flying city called Lathras is mentioned.
      INTERMISSION
    • 02:22:14 Brennan:"Sam just said 'Taint'"
    • 02:34:57 Cerrit preening
    • 02:39:17 Historical Crit Moment "Nice to meet you, I am Bolo."
      Travis: (laughing) "No! Come on, man!"
      Loquatius:"Bolo wants to be a reporter like me."
      Travis: (more laughter) "No!"
      Bolo:"Eventually, I'm going to be reporter."
      Loquatius:"I've taken her under my wing and I think she's got a bright future."
      Lou:"This is disgusting. I don't like one part of this."
      Bolo:"This your house?"
      Marisha/Patia:"Yes."
      Lou:"Who let Bolo in the city?"
      Loquatius:"You know what, Bolo, why don't you go fetch us some drinks and some-- Maybe just do some mingling, you know? There's a lot of stuff that you can hear by, um, picking up on people's conversations in these events. You might get some leads and clues. So, start practicing, maybe take some mental notes, and get us some drinks, all right?"
      Bolo:"In Aeor, sometimes, it is illegal to ask these questions."
      Patia:"You're from Aeor? That's fascinating, I had heard that there were some stowaways from the last time we visited Aeor."
      Loquatius:"Oh, she's not a stowaway at all. I sent a letter and had her brought here, so..."
      Bolo:"Yes."
      Patia:"Sorry, I jest."
      Bolo:"You wanted drinks?"
      Loquatius:"Yes, please."
      Bolo."Okay."
      Travis:"You've got Black Widow in this fucking-- She'll kill everybody."
      Loquatius:"I think her name is Bolo."
      Lou: (laughing) "I think her name is Bolo!"
    • 02:42:18 Fan Art Moment Nydus and 700 hodmedods arrive carrying a large tree: "whose bark is twinkling lapis lazuli, and whose leaves are a deep, like, almost black purple that continuously blooms into enormous bright, the lightest pink blossoms all over the tree."
    • 02:55:39 Bolo:"I need drinks from you, not this."
      Hodmedod:"Listen, I only have a small list of pre-programmed responses. I'm not actually sentient. So, if I'm saying this, you know that you've asked for something that's not included in my brain!"
      Cerrit:"Good evening, I know all the faces in this gin joint, but I don't seem to know yours."
      Bolo:"This bag is giving me a hard time."
      Cerrit:"I'm sorry to hear that. I didn't catch your name."
      Bolo:"Bolo."
      Cerrit:"I am Cerrit Agrupnin. My friends call me Pinch. Bola from?"
      Bolo:"Aeor."
      Cerrit:"Bolo from Aeor. Mysterious. If you need anything, please don't hesistate to ask. Can I escort you...?"
      Bolo:"I need the drinks."
      Cerrit:"You need... the drinks?"
      Bolo:"This bag keep arguing with me."
      Cerrit:"Yes it does. I hate it when they do that."
      Bolo:"Can you destroy?"
      Cerrit:"I can sense your frustration. I'll be sure to take this up with the maker of this fine machine. Let me see what I can do."
      Bolo:"What you mean machine? Is bag."
      Cerrit:"I'll be back. I'll be back." (comes over to Loquatius) "Who the fuck did you come with?"
      Laerryn: (appears suddenly in a blur of gold) "Who The Fuck did you come with?" (disappears in another golden blur before he can respond)
    • 03:06:40 The word Ghor Dranas is revealed to be a rallying location for betrayer gods like Asmodeus, Lord of the Nine Hells. His parting words were:"Put me where you will. In darkness, I will gather my shadows to me."
    • 03:23:20 Investigation on a fragment of a Celestial weapon reveals it was broken upon the arrival of the entity that was summoned by Vespin Chloras.
    • 03:24:33 "Announcing: The Champion of the Matron of Ravens, Purvan Suul!"
      Travis:"Shut your fucking mouth, Brennan Lee Mulligan!"
    • 03:47:07 Fan Art Moment Patia stoicly thinking in her grand ballroom with the massive magic tree behind and above her.
    • 04:08:08 Fan Art Moment Cerrit's detection and execution of an invisible spy.

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