Four Orbs - A D&D Podcast

Campfire Session - Back In Mithron

Reunited, our adventurers head back into the darkness to hunt down the guardian of darkness, Haenet. And hopefully the location of the Arcane Well…

Join us this week as they catch up and discuss the mishaps and adventures they all separately took part in within the territory of Yin.

SOCIAL MEDIA
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CAST
Dave Cole - DM and Producer - Instagram @davexole
Diedra Cole - Astra - Instagram @diedraann
Stephen Smith - Keth - Instagram @cookswagchef
Ryan Adams - Dorith - Instagram @rontruthmexico
Ryan Tomlinson - Felamyr - Instagram @lolnotryan
Matthew Hendrich - Finch - Instagram @alamohendrich

Four Orbs Theme Song by Dave Cole
Additional music by Dave Cole

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EP 45 Yin In Doubt - Part 5 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

Our adventurers are finally getting back together after some small quests they all handled separately. Will it be a peaceful reunion or a hostile event? Find out this week on Four Orbs!

SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - @FourOrbs
Instagram - @FourOrbs
Reddit - www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs
Patreon - www.patreon.com/fourorbs

CAST
Dave Cole - DM and Producer - Instagram @davexole
Diedra Cole - Astra - Instagram @diedraann
Stephen Smith - Keth - Instagram @cookswagchef
Ryan Adams - Dorith - Instagram @rontruthmexico
Ryan Tomlinson - Felamyr - Instagram @lolnotryan
Matthew Hendrich - Finch - Instagram @alamohendrich

Four Orbs Theme Song by Dave Cole

Sound effects, soundscapes, and musical scores by BattleBards.com.
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Music: Battle at The Bastion - Benedict Nichols

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EP 44 Yin In Doubt - Part 4 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

Felamyr’s homeland has been wrecked by a beast. Will he bring balance to the land of the Nailodon Tribe in Lithansis?

Astra and Keth get to the bottom of their lake mystery. Why is someone poisoning the lake?

Dorith and Finch fight their way to The Cloak’s hideout. But who is behind this mysterious group of bandits?

Find out this week on the Four Orbs!

SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - @FourOrbs
Instagram - @FourOrbs
Reddit - www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs
Patreon - www.patreon.com/fourorbs

CAST
Dave Cole - DM and Producer - Instagram @davexole
Diedra Cole - Astra - Instagram @diedraann
Stephen Smith - Keth - Instagram @cookswagchef
Ryan Adams - Dorith - Instagram @rontruthmexico
Ryan Tomlinson - Felamyr - Instagram @lolnotryan
Matthew Hendrich - Finch - Instagram @alamohendrich

Four Orbs Theme Song by Dave Cole
Kingdom by Bradley Turner of AlabamaArtMusic.com

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Music: Hidden Path - Csaba Zsargo

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"Lobby Time" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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EP 43 Yin In Doubt - Part 3 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

Some of our adventurers have paired up, while another has traveled far, far away. In this week’s episode, Finch and Dorith fight in the sewers, Astra and Keth receive some weird visitors in their home, and Felamyr looks at tree.

WHAT DOES ALL OF THIS MEAN?! Maybe find out this week on the Four Orbs!

SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - @FourOrbs
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Reddit - www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs
Patreon - www.patreon.com/fourorbs

CAST
Dave Cole - DM and Producer - Instagram @davexole
Diedra Cole - Astra - Instagram @diedraann
Stephen Smith - Keth - Instagram @cookswagchef
Ryan Adams - Dorith - Instagram @rontruthmexico
Ryan Tomlinson - Felamyr - Instagram @lolnotryan
Matthew Hendrich - Finch - Instagram @alamohendrich

Four Orbs Theme Song by Dave Cole

Sound effects, soundscapes, and musical scores by BattleBards.com.
Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License
Music: Waking the Guardian - Brian Gair
Hollow of Light and Dark - Devan Marotta
The Dungeon at World's End - Ravi Nidamarthy
Realm of Stars - Francesco Antonelli
Citadel of the Paladin King - Csaba Zsargo
Underground River - Adam Waleszynski

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EP 42 Yin In Doubt - Part 2 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

Our party is still split up as they work through their own objectives. Finch and Dorith interrogate the bandit and head underground to find the group behind this mystery. Astra and Keth discover something lives deep in the water of Lake Vius. And Felamyr travels to a far away land with the aid of The Great Old One. It’s a wild one companions, so strap on your boots and sharpen those blades, we have a good episode on our hands!

SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - @FourOrbs
Instagram - @FourOrbs
Reddit - www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs
Patreon - www.patreon.com/fourorbs

CAST
Dave Cole - DM and Producer - Instagram @davexole
Diedra Cole - Astra - Instagram @diedraann
Stephen Smith - Keth - Instagram @cookswagchef
Ryan Adams - Dorith - Instagram @rontruthmexico
Ryan Tomlinson - Felamyr - Instagram @lolnotryan
Matthew Hendrich - Finch - Instagram @alamohendrich

Four Orbs Theme Song by Dave Cole

Sound effects, soundscapes, and musical scores by BattleBards.com.
Under License: BattleBards Podcasters Audio License
Music: Citadel of the Paladin King - Csaba Zsargo
Rustic Tavern Troupe - Ian Fisher
Clanhold in the Hills - Enrique Molano
Battle at The Bastion - Benedict Nichols
Escaping the Sacking of Home - Richard Daskas
Waking the Guardian - Brian Gair
Aeons of Times Untold - Christian Peitsch

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EP 41 Yin In Doubt - Part 1 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

We are back with our five beloved adventurers! For the last three months in game (and out of game), our heroes have moved forward with their lives. After discovering this land surrounded by darkness in the middle of Mithron, Yin is a perfect place for them to plan and wait to move forward with their quest. As they wait for Fusush to provide them some information about the Key of Kilnar crystals, each of our players has taken some personal time for training, building, and learning. Get some character development in today’s episode!

SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - @FourOrbs
Instagram - @FourOrbs
Reddit - www.reddit.com/r/fourorbs
Patreon - www.patreon.com/fourorbs

CAST
Dave Cole - DM and Producer - Instagram @davexole
Diedra Cole - Astra - Instagram @diedraann
Stephen Smith - Keth - Instagram @cookswagchef
Ryan Adams - Dorith - Instagram @rontruthmexico
Ryan Tomlinson - Felamyr - Instagram @lolnotryan
Matthew Hendrich - Finch - Instagram @alamohendrich

Music by Dave Cole

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EP 40 Series Recap

This episode is a complete recap of Episodes 1-39. If you need a place to start with Four Orbs but don't want to start from the beginning, this episode is just for you!

SOCIAL MEDIA
Twitter - @FourOrbs
Instagram - @FourOrbs
Reddit - /r/fourorbs
Patreon - www.patreon.com/fourorbs

CAST
Dave Cole - DM and Producer - Instagram @davexole
Diedra Cole - Astra - Instagram @diedraann
Stephen Smith - Keth - Instagram @cookswagchef
Ryan Adams - Dorith - Instagram @rontruthmexico
Ryan Tomlinson - Felamyr - Instagram @lolnotryan
Matthew Hendrich - Finch - Instagram @alamohendrich

Music by Dave Cole

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Cut Scene! - Three Dwarves Down

Cut Scene! Another short story about three dwarves waking up in prison with no recollection of how they ended up there--or why they are naked.

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Cut Scene! - menwithoutwar

Cut Scene! Another short story about a father and son having a dispute about the son's future dreams. Take a dive into this very deep, very dramatic episode of Four Orbs where we learn more about the people of Aesis.

First song after theme song: "Fairy" by Ethan Leslie - Thank you, Ethan for letting us use this wonderful song.

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Cut Scene! - Panic! At The Pawn Shop

Cut Scene! We take a break from our adventurers and meet three treasure hunters seeking to sell an item they know nothing about. What could the item be? What secrets does it hold? Find out this week on Four Orbs!

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EP 39 Through Thick and Dim - Part 11 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

Our adventurers find an exit from the mine. But what awaits them outside the mine? A for sure death? How will they survive this open frozen wilderness again? Find out on this week's episode of Four Orbs!

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EP 38 Through Thick and Dim - Part 10 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

Our adventurers delve deeper into the mine to find an enemy that awaits them. Can their power defeat this enemy? Or will they rely on raw, wild power? 

FIND OUT THIS WEEK ON FOUR ORBS!

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EP 37 Through Thick and Dim - Part 9 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

Our adventurers just defeated a tentacle faced man named Andodell. What other oddities lie ahead in this mine for our adventurers?

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EP 36 Through Thick and Dim - Part 8 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

Our adventurers have avoided an enemy in this mine, but what lies ahead of them? More enemies? More iradarium riches? Find out today on this episode of Four Orbs!

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EP 35 Through Thick and Dim - Part 7 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

Our adventurers try to recover from a devastating injury while trying to find an exit from a mine that they are now trapped in.

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EP 34 Through Thick and Dim - Part 6 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

After fighting the vrocks in this ancient mining town, our adventurers investigate the entrance to a mystical mine with arcane origins.

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EP 33 Through Thick and Dim - Part 5 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

In this episode, our adventurers head out into the thick snow. What else will they find in this lost, frozen land?

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EP 32 Through Thick and Dim - Part 4 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

Astra and Finch have gone blind?! Why would this happen? Find out this week on Four Orbs!

EP 31 Through Thick and Dim - Part 3 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

A continuation of the last episode's play session, our companions seek shelter from the cold of Mithron in a mysterious temple.

EP 30 Through Thick and Dim - Part 2 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

What is in the darkness of Mithron? What can our adventurers expect? Find out this week on Four Orbs!

EP 29 Through Thick and Dim - Part 1 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

Our adventurers head to Mithron. But before they get there, they are warned of their current adventure and are suggested south to a town called The Valley.

EP 28 CC Graduation - Act II: When Flames Die Out

Finch's training with the Crimson Command is complete. But where do our companions head to next? Lunalia? Mithron? Maybe the chaos portal?

To find out, check out today's new episode!

EP 27 CC Boot Camp - Part 2 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

Deep in the mountains of Calandria, Finch and his Crimson Command associates find an imbalance of the element spirit and attempt to purge it from the caverns.

EP 26 CC Boot Camp - Part I - Act II: When Flames Die Out

After the attack on Gamor and the city found peace again, Finch finally started his training with the Crimson Command. With that though comes trials and missions and this is his last mission.

EP 25 Big Trouble in Little Gamor - Part 4 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

We're back after too long of a break to bring you this tense part in our adventurers' story! 

In this episode, our adventurers find themselves finding out the secret behind the darkness that has over taken the city of Gamor. But can they escape it in time?

EP 24 Big Trouble in Little Gamor - Part 3 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

This week, our adventurers investigate who these cloaked assassins are and try to come up with the best option to protect their precious object.

EP 23 Big Trouble in Little Gamor - Part 2 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

Our adventurers have trapped themselves in The Crimson Hold and are missing out on all the fun of The Festival of Summer Flare. Will they get out in time to take part in the festivities? Why is the Crimson Command on high alert? 

EP 22 Big Trouble in Little Gamor - Part 1 - Act II: When Flames Die Out

The adventurers are back and we're on to new lands! They aim to visit the Crimson Command to discuss the orb, but what is happening in the city that is making it so difficult to reach this elite organization?

EP 21 Prequel - Act II: When Flames Die Out

It's the beginning of the second act, which means we have to introduce our next story!

Drew Johnson and Landree Fleming of the You Simply Must podcast joins us as Dany Lawless and Eugenia Chelle of the Crimson Command. 

 

ACT 1: A Power Within - Out of Character

We're here to talk! Out of character around a table!

It's the end of Act 1: A Power Within, and we're gonna do some checking in on our players and how they are feeling about the story and their characters. We will deep dive into the overarching plot, some character specific plot lines, and of course, your submitted questions!

EP 20 Dark Party Ichor - Part 6 - Act I: A Power Within

Our adventurers head out of the Temple of Haenet and back into Dulewood. But this suspicious green object lies in their path along with an elf warning them to stay away. 

What mysteries lie with this round object? What dangers? Find out on the final episode of Act 1: A Power Within!

EP 19 Dark Party Ichor - Part 5 - Act I: A Power Within

Our adventurers learn to see through the darkness. But will they be able to push their way out? 

Find out on this episode of Four Orbs!

EP 18 Dark Party Ichor - Part 4 - Act I: A Power Within

Finch is back! And he has some news... 

Our adventurers reunite after a long rest and dive deeper into the temple to discover new mysteries.

EP 17 Dark Party Ichor - Part 3 - Act I: A Power Within

Finch returns! After ten hours of Finch being lost in the dark archway, our heroes reunite to traverse the Temple of Haenet and possibly rid it of the skeletons they encountered! 

But what did Finch find in the archway? What does it have to do with him and his companions? Find out this week on Four Orbs!

EP 16 Dark Party Ichor - Part 2 - Act I: A Power Within

Who hates cliffhangers? Our adventurers do!

Find out the resolution to last week's cliffhanger on today's episode. They dive deep into the dungeon to find a danger lies ahead...

EP 15 Dark Party Ichor - Part 1 - Act I: A Power Within

A new adventure! Dulewood and the Temple of Haenet! 

What perils await our adventurers in this temple of darkness? Find out on this episode of Four Orbs!

EP 14 Between a Frog and a Hard Place - Part 7 - Act I: A Power Within

Our adventurers have defeated The Sisters and are now prepping themselves for a civil war between the bullywugs. 

Who'd'a thought bullywugs would have so much drama?

EP 13 Between a Frog and a Hard Place - Part 6 - Act I: A Power Within

Our adventurers seek battle with The Sisters.

Will they get what they want? Can there be a peaceful resolution? Better tighten those boot straps and sharpen those blades just in case!

EP 12 Between a Frog and a Hard Place - Part 5 - Act I: A Power Within

Hundreds of feet below the marsh of River's End, our adventurers seek safe passage to the northern side of the swamp without detection of the gray skins. 

What awaits them in the depths of the swamp? Find out today on Four Orbs!

EP 11 Between a Frog and a Hard Place - Part 4 - Act I: A Power Within

Baloolabub led our adventurers to a hidden tunnel system to pass through River's End without the trouble of the hostile bullywugs and monstrosities. But what dangers lurk for them beneath the marsh? Find out in this episode!

EP 10 Between a Frog and a Hard Place - Part 3 - Act I: A Power Within

This week, our adventurers recover from a fall to jump into a hole. What is it with all these huge drops for them? Find out on this episode of Four Orbs!

EP 9 Between a Frog and a Hard Place - Part 2 - Act I: A Power Within

The group has met their first NPC companion, and he is not what they expected...

In this episode, our adventurers and Baloolabub begin to move deeper into the marsh of River's End and find themselves meeting another NPC called gravity.

EP 8 Between a Frog and a Hard Place - Part 1 - Act I: A Power Within

Our heroes meet a new and strange creature! He might be their torch through a dark and mysterious marsh. But what will they have to do in return? 

Find out this week on Four Orbs!

EP 7 The Marsh Is Alive - Part 2 - Act I: A Power Within

Our adventurers wake up from the explosion and find they have lost track of time. After investigating the blast, they head out into the swamp to find clues!

We got a mystery to solve!

EP 6 The Marsh Is Alive - Part 1 - Act I: A Power Within

Our five adventurers finally group up! With the adventurers gathering in the town of Airindor in the swampy delta of River's End, they learn a lot about each other along with getting a glimpse of what evil awaits them.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter Instagram Reddit Patreon

CAST
Dave Cole - DM and Producer - Twitter Instagram
Diedra Cole - Astra - Instagram
Stephen Smith - Keth - Instagram
Ryan Adams - Dorith - Instagram
Ryan Tomlinson - Felamyr - Instagram
Matthew Hendrich - Finch - Instagram

Music by Dave Cole ( dcolemusic - YouTube )
Four Orbs Theme Song @ 00:02:20
The Town of Airindor @ 00:07:22
Lord Perth's Fanfare @ 00:09:45
Flowers Bloom @ 00:48:37

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EP 5 Insults With Dorith Feat. Felamyr

Meet Felamyr played by Ryan Tomlinson and Dorith Fabe Grommund Kyle (DFGK for short) played by Ryan Adams.

These two may be best of friends in real life, but in the world of Aesis, one finds himself somewhat annoyed with the other... Tune in for the introduction of our last two characters as they search for something that seems impossible to find.

EP 4 An Odd Pairing

Join us as we introduce two more characters of our permanent cast. Astra Faerath played by Diedra Cole and Keth played by Stephen Smith.

This episode follows a young sorcerer setting out across the continent of Lunalia in search of a lost loved one. Turns out the sorcerer can't do it alone, so a local hero steps in to save the sorcerer and guide her through treacherous lands.

Recorded: November 21th, 2016

Original Publish Date: December 22nd, 2016

Remastered Publish Date: January 12th, 2022

SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter Instagram Reddit Patreon

CAST
Dave Cole - DM and Producer - Twitter Instagram
Diedra Cole - Astra Faeruth
Stephen Smith - Keth

Music by Dave Cole ( dcolemusic - YouTube )

Sound effects and soundscapes by Syrinscape 
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EP 3 Following Finch

On the northern edge of the Forest of Tempia, a human ranger named Finch meets with a Crimson Command scout to investigate a reported imbalance. Baric Bane is on his first solo mission for the Command and looks to Finch to help guide him to the village of Airindor in the swampy marsh of River's End. What they find starts Finch on his first quest for the Crimson Command and leads him on a long journey out of Televastral all through Aesis.

 

This is the the first of three episodes to introduce our five player party for the main campaign. Matthew Hendrich plays Flynn Cartwright AKA Finch.

 

Recorded: November 7th, 2016

Original Publish Date: December 15th, 2016

Remastered Publish Date: July 25th, 2020

 

SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter Instagram Reddit Patreon

CAST

Dave Cole - DM and Producer - Twitter Instagram

Matthew Hendrich - Finch - Instagram

 

Music by Dave Cole ( dcolemusic - YouTube )

Four Orbs Theme Song @ 00:01:17

Bloodline @ 00:01:50

A Simple Crossing @ 00:03:48

Renewal @ 00:08:17

A Woeful Tale @ 00:13:04

Vines Reaching @ 00:14:41

 

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EP 2 Discovered Disturbance

In the forest of Dulewood, an ancient power stirs. Druce Balfore, a Crimson Command scout, visits a small village on the outskirts of this massive forest. He meets with a village elder who assigns an elven ranger, Faelin Marris, the task of escorting Druce into Dulewood to locate this mysterious force that alters the forest's environment.

This is the first actual play episode of our podcast and to start off, we had two guests come in to set the scene. Dean Reid and Garrison Woods are friends of the main cast and have played Dungeons and Dragons with Dave several times before this.

Recorded: October 12th, 2016

Original Publish Date: December 8th, 2016

Remastered Publish Date: January 14th, 2020

SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter Instagram Reddit Patreon

CAST

Dave Cole - DM and Producer - Twitter Instagram

Dean Reid - Faelin Marris

Garrison Woods - Druce Balfore

Music by Dave Cole ( dcolemusic - YouTube )

Four Orbs Theme Song @ 00:01:50

The Fey of the Forest @ 00:25:01

A Dark Attack @ 00:33:49

Terra Forming @ 00:59:05

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Forest Day @ 00:04:36

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Creepy Forest at Night by Richard Daskas @ 00:50:31

Additional sounds and music used for ad placement at the beginning of the episode.

EP 1 Aesis and the Inhabitants

This is an introduction to understanding the custom world our players/cast will be taking part in. The custom world is created by the dungeon master Dave and you can read more details about the world and lore here on the website--just follow the links in the menu bar across the top.