Beyond 1st Level

With the Yuan-ti priestess revived, The RAIN pleads their case before the Fang of Kindness, asking for permission to hunt down Rahas and stop his evil. But the Yuan-ti leaders are torn—are The RAIN saviors or would-be murderers? If Rahas is truly Rassheth, their revered leader, a misstep could make The Serpent’s Embrace their greatest enemy. Will The RAIN’s quest for justice seal their fate?

The RAIN fight for their lives against Yuan-ti cultists. But as Rahas’s eyes meet Nadia’s, he flees mid-battle, vanishing with the Raven Queen’s high priestess. With the cultists closing in, can The RAIN survive the fight and pursue Rahas before it’s too late?

The RAIN fight for their lives against Yuan-ti cultists. But as Rahas’s eyes meet Nadia’s, he flees mid-battle, vanishing with the Raven Queen’s high priestess. With the cultists closing in, can The RAIN survive the fight and pursue Rahas before it’s too late?

A shadowy figure reveals herself—a Yuan-ti identical to Nadia, pleading for The RAIN’s help to stop an evil Yuan-ti from the Material Plane threatening her people. But secrets lurk behind her desperate plea. At the Ebon Spire’s ceremony, the truth strikes like a dagger: the villain is Rahas, their long-defeated foe. What is Rahas’s true plan, and can The RAIN stop him before he plunges Avernys into chaos.

Chaos erupts as rioters storm the Serpent’s Embrace, accusing the Yuan-ti of spreading destruction. With tensions high and swords ready, The RAIN step in to defuse the violence—this time. But as the dust settles, a foreboding fortune from a Vistani soothsayer warns of death and peril ahead. Can The RAIN change their fate, or are they destined to walk the grim road to the Domains of Dread?

The RAIN arrive in the shadowy city of Avernys and take their first steps into its secrets at the Copper Boot tavern. Their exploration leads them to the Divine District, home to grand temples, including one for the Raven Queen and the mysterious Serpent’s Embrace. But here, the Yuan-ti are kind and compassionate—nothing like those on the Material Plane. Why is this place so different, and what deeper mysteries await in the shadows?

The RAIN make a daring sacrifice, leaving one of their own behind in the Shadowfell—but not without a plan. All they need to do is survive long enough for it to succeed. As they navigate the perils of the unknown, a new challenge looms: the sprawling city of Avernys. Will they endure the darkness and find their footing in this mysterious city, or will unseen dangers strike when they least expect it?

The true horrors of the Shadowfell begin to press in, testing the limits of hope and sanity. Despair creeps into the hearts of the travelers and the RAIN alike. Who will muster the strength to endure, and who will succumb to the overwhelming darkness?

The RAIN seek refuge from the horrors of the Shadowfell, but rest is elusive as nightmares haunt their sleep. With the threat of the Nightmen's return, they must leave the cave and press on. Along the way, they encounter mysterious travelers. Are they allies or yet another danger born of the Shadowfell? Trust is fragile, and questions abound: who are these strangers, and what secrets do they carry?

The Corpse Mound. It’s a twisted amalgamation of decaying bodies, Towering and grotesque, animated by some malevolent force. The stench of death thickens the air as they realize this horror is not just a fight for survival, but a battle against something that should never have existed. Will they conquer the unholy Corpse Mound, or will they be consumed by the very dead it commands?

The RAIN finds themselves trapped within the depths of the Nightman’s cave… or are they? Shadows shift, opening a path, tempting them to escape. They think it has to be a trap, yet they descend deeper, determined to finish off the last of the Nightmen. Little do they know, each step only delays the inevitable...

The Rain seeks shelter from a relentless storm in a place where echoes of their past sins still whisper in the darkness. Things quickly turn into a nightmare as the Rain comes face to face with the Nightmen, the very beings they destroyed all those years ago. The Nightmen are back, fueled by vengeance. Can the Rain survive the wrath of those they left behind, or will this confrontation finally consume them?

The party refuses to back down, heading south toward the ominous Nightmen Cave, despite worsening weather, treacherous roads, and NPCs warning them to turn back. But what drives them toward this perilous destination? Why is reaching the cave so crucial, and why can't anyone stop them?

In this special episode, David (DM) is joined by The RAIN: Riku (Will), Airis (Cesar), Ishi (Kelley), and Nadia (Sam). They summarize and share their thoughts about the campaign and episodes 111 through 120 of Beyond 1st Level. Use this episode to catch up and hang out with Beyond 1st Level.

The lines between the game and reality blur as a mysterious voice speaks directly to the players, warning them that their DM is stalling to avoid the Shadowfell. Key details, like Airis's letter, have been withheld, and now the Rain must confront their DM’s fears while heading toward the Nightmen Cave. What is the DM so afraid of, and who—or what—is that unknown voice?

As The RAIN awaits a message from the Shields of the Many, they turn their attention to the eerie mysteries of their new keep. Drawn to the strange energy in the basement, they face undead guardians, only to be left with more questions than answers.

The RAIN finally reunites in Arnkyth, exchanging stories and strengthening old bonds. Mingor honors his debt with their own keep, offering a rare moment of peace. The group enjoys a brief respite with Lindsey’s memory restored and heartfelt conversations shared. But even within the comfort of their new home, an uneasy tension lingers. The road ahead is uncertain, and this calm may be their last for a long time.

With The RAIN scattered, Nadia is left alone, questioning her place in the group. Haunted by doubts and past battles, she heads to Bonaborough, seeking help from Dundle, only to find indifference and forgotten memories. But in a world of magic, nothing is ever as it seems. 

After emerging from the depths, Ishi is drawn to the Kingdom's Strength Games, determined to prove his legendary might. His brothers, Kawa and Kasia, have tracked him across the kingdom, arriving in Zasia with urgent intentions. As Ishi battles through one brutal challenge after another, a question gnaws at him—why have his brothers followed him now? As the games intensify, so does the mystery surrounding their presence.

 Airis finally cures the wererats he encountered long ago, but what happens next? Unfortunately, the audio was lost—so you’ll have to tune in to the group session to hear Airis recount the story firsthand.