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Introducing The Crystal Codex, a D&D actual play podcast from the 12 Sided Guys inspired by the best RPGs of the 16 bit era. Support us at patreon.com/12sidedguys for extra content including bonus episodes, DM notes, and more!

Four strangers must band together when the Almarian Empire unexpectedly arrives in the peaceful city of Taybury.

Our heroes’ loose alliance is tested as they set out northward into the wilderness around Mt. Taybur in search of the resistance fighters known as Fallen Heaven. They also enjoy an unexpected omelette. See what happens next in our actual play D&D adventure, inspired by the best RPGs of the 16 bit era.

Victorious over a band of Gobloids and Hobloids, our party continues their trek northward to find Fallen Heaven, eventually taking refuge in a shrine to one of the deities of nature, Lord Mosha. The adventure continues in this 16 bit RPG inspired actual play D&D adventure.

Our heroes descend into the dark passages hidden beneath the shrine to the Lord of Nature. Though long abandoned, are these tunnels truly deserted? Find out as we continue our actual play D&D adventure, inspired by the 16 bit RPGs that helped raise us.

In a fight for their lives, our heroes continue to explore the dark paths beneath the Shrine to Nature. Ebi finds a book and a pizza, but what does it all mean? Find out in our actual play D&D adventure, inspired by the best 16 bit era RPGs.

As the party recuperates from the ordeals beneath Lord Mosha’s shrine, Pine reunites with an old ally, Rousse confronts his past, Nari makes a tall friend, and Ebi talks to himself and whistles at some birds. Have our heroes finally found Fallen Heaven? Time is running out for the people of Taybury if not. The story continues in this 16 bit RPG inspired actual play D&D adventure.

With their plan to liberate Taybury decided, our allies return to the city to put things in motion. We learn about one of the few things that scares Nari and about a few different guys named Angus. Will our heroes succeed in breaking the occupation, or will their plans cause additional harm to their friends and loved ones? The stakes are raised in this actual play D&D adventure bro

The “traitor” will hang unless Nari and the boys can mount a daring rescue. With only hours to prepare, can our heroes set a successful plan in motion, or will a noble friend die in Pine’s place? Continue our actual play D&D adventure inspired by our favorite 16 bit RPGs and the Prince of Thieves himself. We have merch! Check out our shop at 12sidedguys.com/shop and get your

The chaos of the battle with Adjudicator Rulf continues as the citizens revolt and the gallows burn. Can the people of Taybury throw off their imperial oppressors and save the condemned prisoner? Join us and see in this actual play D&D adventure inspired by our favorite 16 bit era RPGs. We have merch! Check out our shop at 12sidedguys.com/shop and get your very own swag, drip, or w