Off the Beaten Quest

Shumi-Oh-My!

Eldred receives a message she wasn't ready for. Adalina relives memories that aren't even hers. And Jett is reminded the past she's left behind hasn't forgotten her. Somewhere in between — something in the party quietly shifted. A warning. A memory. A reminder of a past life. Off the Beaten Quest asks this week: is getting closer to the answers always what's best? Welcome to Off the Beaten Quest — a D&D actual play podcast set in the homebrew world of Aarencia. If you love immersive tabletop roleplay, character-driven storytelling, and a table that genuinely cares about the people around it, you're in the right place. New here? Start with Above Table Talks linked below to meet us! CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Opening Titles 2:30 - Recap 3:50 - The warning Eldred wasn’t ready for 25:35 - Adalina’s memories of a life that’s not hers 35:54 - Jett takes the stage 44:40 - Eldred plays a game (and wins) 59:15 - The party leaves it all out in the open 1:16:00 - Jett’s past catches up CAMPAIGN CAST Game Master - Justin Fussell, architect of a world that fights back Adalina Moonsight - Allie Fussell, playing the mage powerful enough to reshape the world - still waiting for someone to stay in it Eldred Devrye - Morgan Amond, playing the rogue engineered to be perfect - and just self-aware enough to know what that costs Jett - Allie Goodell, playing the bard that left everything behind - except the parts that followed Tomoe Fujii - Caroline Dajer, playing a monk who believes in stillness and a world that will not hold still Follow us across social media & join our Patreon! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/offthebeatenquest  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@offthebeatenquest BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/offthebeatenquest.bsky.social Instagram - https://instagram.com/offbeatenquest Our Linktree for even more OBQ content! https://linktr.ee/offthebeatenquest THANK YOU TO OUR BANNERGUARD Lyra Fawncrest Bruh_Jimbo Join our Patreon for weekly shoutouts in our episodes, monthly drops, and exclusive access to our post-session cool downs. WELL-BEING DISCLOSURE Like any good story told around the table, Off the Beaten Quest can wander into shadow as well as light. Because our world is improvised, some moments may touch on themes that feel heavy or close to home. If you ever find yourself needing space, we encourage you to pause, skip ahead, or step away entirely. There’s no wrong way to engage with this story — only what feels right for you.  Your well-being will always matter more than any plot point. If you need additional support, this list of mental health resources may be helpful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources Viewers can find a masterlist with specific episode timestamps for more common triggers below. https://bit.ly/41J24Sh

Forging Ahead

After barely surviving another yōkai attack, Jett finally lets herself breathe — but peace never lasts long. Meanwhile, Tomoé and Eldred face a conversation they can no longer avoid, where secrets begin to rise from the shadows. Welcome to Off the Beaten Quest: a TTRPG actual-play podcast centered in the homebrew world of Aarencia! Join us as we explore the world of The Wildernlands.  CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:46 - Opening Titles 2:56 - Recap 5:18 - Jett & the Sending Stone 25:18 - Adalina Can Drive 33:34 - *Trigger Warning Start* - Drug Addiction Relapse 36:30 - *Trigger Warning End* 1:00:17 - Yata’s Return CAMPAIGN CAST Game Master - Justin Fussell Adalina Moonsight - Allie Fussell Eldred Devrye - Morgan Amond Jett - Allie Goodell Tomoe Fujii - Caroline Dajer Follow us across social media & join our Patreon! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/offthebeatenquest  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@offthebeatenquest BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/offthebeatenquest.bsky.social Instagram - https://instagram.com/offbeatenquest Our Linktree for even more OBQ content! https://linktr.ee/offthebeatenquest THANK YOU TO OUR BANNERGUARD Lyra Fawncrest Bruh_Jimbo Join our Patreon for weekly shoutouts in our episodes, monthly drops, and exclusive access to our post-session cool downs. WELL-BEING DISCLOSURE Like any good story told around the table, Off the Beaten Quest can wander into shadow as well as light. Because our world is improvised, some moments may touch on themes that feel heavy or close to home. If you ever find yourself needing space, we encourage you to pause, skip ahead, or step away entirely. There’s no wrong way to engage with this story — only what feels right for you.  Your well-being will always matter more than any plot point. If you need additional support, this list of mental health resources may be helpful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources Viewers can find a masterlist with specific episode timestamps for more common triggers below. https://bit.ly/41J24Sh

Firelight

Tomoé’s distraction leads to a middle of the night disruption. The fallout from Adalina’s mistake follows the party relentlessly. Welcome to Off the Beaten Quest: a TTRPG actual-play podcast centered in the homebrew world of Aarencia! Join us as we explore the world of The Wildernlands. CHAPTERS0:00 - Intro1:28 - Title Sequence2:35 - Recap3:24 - Tomoé’s Oopsie50:20 - Tomoé Ends Combat56:33 - *Trigger Warning* Start - Suicidal Ideation & Substance Abuse1:06:45 - *Trigger Warning* Ends1:09:54 - Adalina & Eldred1:24:00 - Too Personal?CAMPAIGN CASTGame Master - Justin FussellAdalina Moonsight - Allie FussellEldred Devrye - Morgan AmondJett - Allie GoodellTomoe Fujii - Caroline DajerFollow us across social media & join our Patreon!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/offthebeatenquest TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@offthebeatenquestBlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/offthebeatenquest.bsky.socialInstagram - https://instagram.com/offbeatenquestOur Linktree for even more OBQ content! https://linktr.ee/offthebeatenquestTHANK YOU TO OUR BANNERGUARDLyra FawncrestBruh_JimboJoin our Patreon for weekly shoutouts in our episodes, monthly drops, and exclusive access to our post-session cool downs.WELL-BEING DISCLOSURELike any good story told around the table, Off the Beaten Quest can wander into shadow as well as light. Because our world is improvised, some moments may touch on themes that feel heavy or close to home. If you ever find yourself needing space, we encourage you to pause, skip ahead, or step away entirely. There’s no wrong way to engage with this story — only what feels right for you. Your well-being will always matter more than any plot point. If you need additional support, this list of mental health resources may be helpful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResourcesViewers can find a masterlist with specific episode timestamps for more common triggers below.https://bit.ly/41J24Sh

The Parrot Trap

Jett’s habits lead to her past catching up to her sooner than expected. After a run-in on the road, the party has to keep moving - no matter the cost. Welcome to Off the Beaten Quest: a TTRPG actual-play podcast centered in the homebrew world of Aarencia! Join us as we explore the world of The Wildernlands.  CHAPTERS * 0:00 - Intro * 2:10 - Opening titles * 3:19 - Recap * 4:55 - On the road again * 34:05 - Jett bums a cig * 55:40 - Uh-oh * 01:03:51 - **Trigger Warning Starts** - Drug Addiction Relapse * 01:06:29 - **Trigger Warning Ends**  * 1:25:08 - Eldred & Jett have a chat CAMPAIGN CAST * Game Master - Justin Fussell * Adalina Moonsight - Allie Fussell * Eldred Devrye - Morgan Amond * Jett - Allie Goodell * Tomoe Fujii - Caroline Dajer Follow us across social media & join our Patreon! * Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/offthebeatenquest [https://www.patreon.com/cw/offthebeatenquest]  * TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@offthebeatenquest [https://tiktok.com/@offthebeatenquest]  * BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/offthebeatenquest.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/offthebeatenquest.bsky.social]  * Instagram - https://instagram.com/offbeatenquest [https://instagram.com/offbeatenquest]  Check out our Linktree for even more OBQ content! https://linktr.ee/offthebeatenquest [https://linktr.ee/offthebeatenquest] THANK YOU TO OUR BANNERGUARD * Lyra Fawncrest * Bruh_Jimbo Join our Patreon for weekly shoutouts in our episodes, monthly drops, and exclusive access to our post-session cool downs. WELL-BEING DISCLOSURE Like any good story told around the table, Off the Beaten Quest can wander into shadow as well as light. Because our world is improvised, some moments may touch on themes that feel heavy or close to home. If you ever find yourself needing space, we encourage you to pause, skip ahead, or step away entirely. There’s no wrong way to engage with this story — only what feels right for you.  Your well-being will always matter more than any plot point. If you need additional support, this list of mental health resources may be helpful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources [http://bit.ly/PsycomResources] Viewers can find a masterlist with specific episode timestamps for more common triggers below. https://bit.ly/41J24Sh [https://bit.ly/41J24Sh]

Welcome to the Jungle

It’s time to head out, but before leaving the party needs to gather supplies before getting on the road. Nothing like a good ol’ fashioned shopping episode to kick off the adventure! Welcome to Off the Beaten Quest: a TTRPG actual-play podcast centered in the homebrew world of Aarencia! Join us as we explore the world of The Wildernlands.  CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Opening Titles 2:25 - Recap of the ‘Aftermath’ 4:06 - Time for Shopping! 21:50 - The Amazing Eloise 33:00 - Eldred goes into Debt 41:10 - Adalina’s Soft Spot 44:00 - Departing The Bridge City 1:00:20 - First Night’s Watch CAMPAIGN CAST Game Master - Justin Fussell Adalina Moonsight - Allie Fussell Eldred Devrye - Morgan Amond Jett - Allie Goodell Tomoe Fujii - Caroline Dajer Follow us across social media & join our Patreon! * Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/offthebeatenquest [https://www.patreon.com/cw/offthebeatenquest]  * TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@offthebeatenquest [https://tiktok.com/@offthebeatenquest]  * BlueSky - https://bsky.app/profile/offthebeatenquest.bsky.social [https://bsky.app/profile/offthebeatenquest.bsky.social]  * Instagram - https://instagram.com/offbeatenquest [https://instagram.com/offbeatenquest]  Check out our Linktree for even more OBQ content! https://linktr.ee/offthebeatenquest [https://linktr.ee/offthebeatenquest] BANNERGUARD SHOUTOUTHUGE Shoutout to our Bannerguard!  Lyra Fawncrest Bruh_Jimbo Join our Patreon for weekly shoutouts in our episodes, monthly drops, and exclusive access to our post-session cool downs. WELL-BEING DISCLOSURE Like any good story told around the table, Off the Beaten Quest can wander into shadow as well as light. Because our world is improvised, some moments may touch on themes that feel heavy or close to home. If you ever find yourself needing space, we encourage you to pause, skip ahead, or step away entirely. There’s no wrong way to engage with this story — only what feels right for you.  Your well-being will always matter more than any plot point. If you need additional support, this list of mental health resources may be helpful: http://bit.ly/PsycomResources [http://bit.ly/PsycomResources] Viewers can find a masterlist with specific episode timestamps for more common triggers below. https://bit.ly/41J24Sh [https://bit.ly/41J24Sh]