D&D Live 2019: The Descent Part 2

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A group of characters, including Half-Mat and Magnus, wake up with memory loss by the River Styx, facing a boar king's demand to bow, leading to a dangerous standoff. To return their memories, they agree to help Ragged Rigor with his date with Mad Maggie, involving finding a lost hearthstone and preparing a unicorn meal, navigating through various challenges in Hell.

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  • Characters wake up by the River Styx with memory loss, feeling like they've been squirted in the face repeatedly.
  • Half-Mat and Magnus refuse to bow, leading the boar king to threaten them with death by his hand.
  • The group agrees to help Ragged Rigor by finding the hearthstone and preparing a special meal for Mad Maggie.

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Recent questions

  • Who are the main characters in the story?

    Clint McElroy, Jerry Holkins, Joe Manganiello, Malik, Matthew Lillard, Travis Mac

  • What do the characters experience at the River Styx?

    Memory loss, disorientation, squirted in the face feeling

  • Who is the boar king, and what does he demand?

    Boar-headed man with glass crown, demands bowing

  • What deal does Ragged Rigor offer the group?

    Return memories, bear heads for help with date

  • How do the characters plan to help Ragged Rigor?

    Find hearthstone, cook unicorn for Mad Maggie

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Summary

00:00

Defiant Heroes Face Boar King's Wrath

  • Characters introduced: Clint McElroy as Merle Highchurch, a dwarf cleric; Jerry Holkins as Omin Dran, a war priest and negotiator; Joe Manganiello as Half-Mat Arson, a sorcerer with red dragon blood; Malik as General Howe Vito, a scarred fighter; Matthew Lillard as Gark, a tiefling wizard; Travis Mac as Magnus Burnside, a human fighter.
  • Characters wake up by the River Styx with memory loss, feeling like they've been squirted in the face repeatedly.
  • They see a massive metal bore approaching with figures climbing on it, including a boar-headed man with a crown made of glass.
  • The boar king demands they bow, and most comply except for Half-Mat and Magnus.
  • Half-Mat and Magnus refuse to bow, leading the boar king to threaten them with death by his hand.
  • Half-Mat and Magnus stand their ground, ready to face the consequences of not bowing.
  • The boar king prepares to execute Half-Mat and Magnus for their defiance.
  • Half-Mat and Magnus remain defiant, refusing to bow even in the face of death.
  • The situation escalates as the boar king decides how to deal with the two who won't bow.
  • Tension rises as Half-Mat and Magnus face the consequences of their refusal to bow.

22:29

"Ragged Rigor Seeks Queen, Offers Deal"

  • A character named Ragged Rigor, claiming to be the king of Avernus, seeks help for a date with a night hag to make her his queen.
  • Ragged Rigor offers a deal to return the group to their original memories and give them bear heads if they assist him in his date.
  • The night hag, Mad Maggie, has lost her hearthstone, a source of power, and Ragged Rigor believes returning it could win her over.
  • The group agrees to help Ragged Rigor by finding the hearthstone and preparing a special meal for Mad Maggie.
  • They plan to cook a unicorn for the meal, with Magnus suggesting stuffing it and making it a grand feast.
  • Ragged Rigor promises to help the group return to their world if they succeed and offers bear heads as a reward.
  • The group learns about the whereabouts of Mad Maggie and the hearthstone, setting off on their mission.
  • Ragged Rigor's entourage, including weretigers and lesser wereboars, provide directions for finding the hearthstone.
  • The group spots the unicorn powering an infernal gateway and plans to use it for the meal for Mad Maggie.
  • The group prepares for the date, with Merle casting lights for ambiance and Magnus teaching Ragged Rigor to dance for the occasion.

43:51

Debating tactics, group acquires key items.

  • The group contemplates feeding a unicorn to a demon, questioning the necessity of such an act.
  • They discuss splitting the party to pursue different objectives, debating the order of tasks.
  • Following directions from a weretiger lieutenant named MacGyver, they seek a hearthstone.
  • Negotiating with a tiger-like creature for the hearthstone, they offer information in exchange.
  • The group successfully persuades the creature with intriguing information about powerful alliances.
  • They acquire the hearthstone and are offered additional items like unicorn bait and a unicorn trap.
  • The group encounters a shadowy creature in a bizarre shop in Hell, leading to a confrontation.
  • Hope attempts to physically engage with the shadowy creature but finds her hands passing through it.
  • Merle considers the creature's undead nature and casts a protective spell on Magnus.
  • Magnus and Taako aggressively confront the shadowy creature, causing it to relent and release their friend.

01:05:55

"Grateful Unicorn Sparks Date Preparations"

  • The character offers a wooden duck and 50 gold as a gesture of gratitude.
  • A card for a free quest and a promise of a good review are given to the character.
  • The group encounters a unicorn that powers an infernal gate.
  • The gate is inscribed with a warning about only one entering and leaving.
  • The group contemplates killing the unicorn to power down the gate.
  • Magnus attempts to tackle the unicorn to free it, taking damage in the process.
  • The unicorn thanks the group for saving it and expresses a desire to return home.
  • The group negotiates with the unicorn to take its hunch for a meal.
  • The group prepares the unicorn hunch for a date and faces potential interruptions.
  • The group divides tasks for the date, including cooking, guarding, singing, and providing entertainment.

01:27:49

"Mad Maggie and Magnus' Dark Alliance"

  • A night hag named Mad Maggie arrives at a gathering with ragged rageh and they discuss a unicorn meat dinner.
  • Mad Maggie and ragged rageh engage in a conversation about their power and potential partnership.
  • A zone of truth spell is cast, revealing ragged rageh's true feelings towards Mad Maggie.
  • The dinner includes unicorn meat cooked in a unique way, causing a discussion about its preparation.
  • Magnus and habido engage in combat against a humanoid creature wielding blades.
  • Magnus uses a war god's blessing to aid habido in combat, resulting in significant damage to the humanoid.
  • habido attempts a unique attack by punching the humanoid in the back of the head, causing his brain to come out.
  • Magnus tries to seduce the night hag, offering to run away with her and serve as her minion.
  • The night hag reveals her heart stone is present, leading Magnus to reconsider his offer.
  • The night hag accepts Magnus' offer, indicating a potential partnership and future plans.

01:52:32

"Thrilling ride to unknown places awaits"

  • The speaker invites the audience to wait outside for a ride to unknown places, hinting at a thrilling experience.
  • References to being the king of a furnace and a host of nightmares are made, adding an element of mystery and power.
  • Practical information is shared about a podcast called "The Adventure Zone" being adapted into graphic novels, with details on where to pre-order.
  • Details about a streetwear brand called Death Saves, collaborations with Dungeons & Dragons, and merchandise available for purchase are provided.
  • Information about a charity drive for St. Jude and upcoming D&D campaigns is shared by Malik, an eSports enthusiast.
  • The speaker, Matthew Lillard, discusses his involvement in the show "Good Girls" and the launch of platinum boxed experiences for D&D releases by Beetle & Grimms.
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