Pigeon Plus Ones (Ep. 3 ) | The Unsleeping City [Full Episode]

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A chrysalis in Times Square causes chaos, leading to Santa's missing sleigh and discussions about magic in New York. The group faces comedic chaos, finds a mystical connection, and encounters danger in the sewers while exploring The Unsleeping City.

Insights

  • The group discovers a magical side of New York known as The Unsleeping City, where extraordinary events and abilities unfold, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy.
  • Peter's unique power as a vox phantasmas, drawing from the Dream Realm, highlights the intricate interplay between the waking world and the realm of dreams, emphasizing the responsibility and potential dangers associated with wielding such potent abilities.
  • Alejandro's ominous warnings about unknown and powerful forces lurking in the Dream Realm foreshadow potential conflicts and challenges ahead, urging caution and vigilance in dealing with the mysteries of magic.
  • The chaotic and comedic events surrounding the group's preparations for a wedding date with pigeons, filled with humorous interactions and misunderstandings, add a lighthearted touch to the narrative, balancing the serious magical elements with comedic relief.

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Summary

00:00

Magical chaos in New York City.

  • A chrysalis is flung off into the sky in Times Square, leading to confusion and chaos.
  • Santa's sleigh is mysteriously taken, along with his important list, prompting a search for it.
  • A peppermint tooth in Pete's mouth defies normal medical expectations, hinting at a deeper magical connection.
  • The group discusses the reality of magic in New York and the newfound abilities of some individuals.
  • A centaur cop, Officer Epona Cirillo, investigates the strange occurrences in Central Park.
  • The group encounters a dumpling cart and interacts with a man named Ricky who provides them with healing dumplings.
  • The magical nature of New York, known as The Unsleeping City, is explained to the group by Kingston.
  • The group discusses the implications of their newfound magical abilities and the impact on their lives.
  • The group plans to visit Alejandro at the Gramercy Occult Society to seek further guidance on their situation.
  • Despite the chaos and confusion, the group finds a moment of privacy and comfort in the snowy New York setting.

10:44

Magical adventures in real New York

  • Kugrash translates in his unique way, using his rat ears.
  • A distinction is made between the real and fake New York, with the group currently in the real one filled with magic.
  • The task ahead is described as a wild job, with laughter among the players.
  • The group experiences adoration and recognition from strangers as they walk through the city.
  • The players encounter a family from the Midwest who express their admiration and excitement.
  • The group arrives at the public library where they meet familiar faces, including Esther and Alejandro.
  • Anna and Emilia, two injured individuals, are healed by Sofia, showcasing her newfound magical abilities.
  • The twins recount their encounter with mutant Santa Clauses, leading to their injuries.
  • The group engages in political discussions and fundraising efforts, with Alejandro donating money.
  • Alejandro decides to accompany the group to the hospital, leaving Esther to watch over the society at the library.

22:03

Peter's Dream Voice: A Warning and Gift

  • Alejandro reveals Peter's unique role as a vox phantasmas, a dream voice, in The Unsleeping City, a position of great significance.
  • He explains that Peter's power comes from the New York of the other side, not the waking world, highlighting the interplay between the waking world and the dreaming.
  • Alejandro warns Peter of the potential dangers of his abilities, emphasizing the need for responsible governance due to the extreme power he wields.
  • Peter recounts releasing a being named Lazarus after interacting with a gold rectangle and a happy face button, indicating a connection to a voice in dreams.
  • Alejandro offers Peter guidance and a warning about the unknown and potent forces within the Dream Realm, expressing concern over Peter's engagement in powerful magics.
  • Peter successfully heals Anna and Emilia using his abilities, showcasing his growing control over his powers.
  • Alejandro gifts Peter a Juul e-cigarette and offers his assistance in times of need, establishing a bond between them.
  • Alejandro hints at a sinister presence in the Dream Realm beyond their understanding, urging caution and vigilance in dealing with powerful forces.
  • Peter's interaction with the gold rectangle and the release of Lazarus are identified as sources of his power, hinting at the complexities of his abilities.
  • The exchange between Peter and Alejandro concludes with a sense of mystery and foreboding, setting the stage for future developments in Peter's journey.

35:43

Voices discuss gray baby, enchantments cast

  • Different voices heard, discussing a gray baby.
  • Mention of a book possibly located at the Clinton Hill Chancery.
  • Offer of cab fare or cash for safety concerns.
  • Enchantments cast in the nurse's office using neon lights.
  • Business card offered for a haircut, persuasion roll successful.
  • Offer of a place to stay, options include Staten Island and Brooklyn.
  • Plans made to meet at Kingston's apartment the next morning.
  • Ricky heads home, receives a message from parents.
  • Sofia heads to Staten Island, detangles Kugrash's fur in a speakeasy.
  • Running a scam with a hairy baby in bars, Sofia avoiding going home.

47:13

"Angel of the Waters Reveals Mysteries"

  • The group walks through Bethesda Fountain in Central Park, near a giant statue of an angel.
  • Each member makes a wisdom check, with Sofia being entranced by the angel.
  • The angel, named M, introduces herself as the angel of the waters.
  • M mentions rumors of pixies being involved in recent events in the park.
  • Don Confetti's daughter is getting married to Ronald Pigeon, sparking discussions about alliances and motives.
  • M offers healing water to the group, purifying them and sobering them up.
  • Sofia asks for a flask of the water, which M provides.
  • Kingston invites Pete to stay in his master bedroom temporarily.
  • Pete discovers a mysterious photograph of a younger Kingston and a woman at City Hall.
  • Misty returns to her penthouse to find notes from Alissa, indicating it's Monday and they're off.

59:58

Wedding RSVP triggers magical chaos and comedy.

  • An invitation to Angela Confetti and Ronald Pigeon's wedding is highlighted by Alissa, prompting a last-minute RSVP.
  • Despite reservations, attending the wedding is deemed necessary due to the Confetti family's support of the arts.
  • RSVPing triggers a peculiar transformation of the invitation into a twig blight creature that scurries around.
  • Pete experiences a dream-like state floating above a glassy New York City, encountering Priya's dream bubble.
  • Intruding into Priya's dream, Pete observes her conversing about art and subconscious ideologies with a fractured man.
  • Priya notices Pete's presence, leading to a surreal encounter and a magical awakening back in reality.
  • The group gathers at Kingston's apartment the next morning, finding cinnamon buns with a note about attending church.
  • Kugrash's magical summoning of pigeons for potential wedding dates causes chaos in the apartment.
  • Attempts to impress the pigeons for dates to the wedding result in comedic failures and a messy apartment.
  • The group's humorous interactions and failed attempts at securing pigeon dates for the wedding lead to comedic chaos and cleanup efforts.

01:12:05

Pigeon Date and Wedding Shenanigans

  • A charisma check is made with advantage, resulting in a total of 20.
  • A pigeon compliments the character, offering to be their date to a wedding.
  • The character interacts with the pigeon, sharing a humorous moment.
  • The character expresses amazement at the situation, considering it the craziest they've seen.
  • A character attempts to seduce another character using guidance for a D4 bonus.
  • The character throws crumbs on another character, leading to a comical exchange.
  • A character creates a crumb trail to their mouth, amusing the pigeons.
  • A character successfully uses suggestion on a pigeon, securing a date to the wedding.
  • The characters prepare for a wedding, with one buying a suit from a doll and another getting supplies from a karaoke bar.
  • A drug deal occurs, with one character investing in Bitcoin and receiving drugs.

01:22:28

"Pigeon Wedding in Central Park"

  • Central Park visit, snow melting, Ramble less lovely with fallen leaves, trees intertwine.
  • Clearing in trees, pigeons descending, group prepares to pick up dates.
  • Corsage given to Kug for date, humorous exchange about pigeon romance.
  • Text to Esther about pigeon wedding, amusing response received.
  • Selfie stick used to blend in, group photo taken, pigeons land on shoulders.
  • Pigeons compliment appearances, humorous dialogue exchanged.
  • Arrival at wedding tent, band playing, sprites, pixies, and fairies present.
  • Buffet table, dryads smoking, ogre with hors d'oeuvres, pixie lodge.
  • Lawn games, ceremony not started, guests enjoying the event.
  • Interactions at the wedding, humorous conversations, misunderstandings, and observations.

01:34:05

"Fairies, Crime, and Chaos in NYC"

  • The hunting lodge door opens to reveal a room filled with pixies, grigs, sprites, and other fairies.
  • An old pixie in a pinstripe suit, smoking a cigar, greets Misty Moore and her companions.
  • The pixie mentions the food is from Fat Sal's, not Faerie, due to difficulties traveling there.
  • Conversations reveal Misty's new play and her daughter's love for a bird.
  • Don Confetti discusses tiny crimes in New York City and the recent trouble caused by Pinky and Twinkle.
  • Mario, Misty's brother, is caught at the wedding and leaves abruptly with a mysterious bag.
  • Misty's flask from Bethesda Fountain starts boiling, leading to a chaotic chase and confrontation with Mario.
  • The group rushes to Bethesda Fountain, finding the angel statue missing and signs of a struggle.
  • Clear scrapes lead the group to a manhole cover, where they descend into the sewers.
  • Unusual chittering noises hint at a new, mysterious development involving rats in the sewers.

01:46:54

Rat King's Wedding Interrupted by Alligators

  • A trail of celestial magic is detected, leading the group to follow it through the sewers to a giant cistern beneath Central Park reservoir, where the Rat King declares his intentions to marry a rat queen.
  • The Rat King's plan is interrupted as water floods the room, and albino alligators appear, leading to a cliffhanger ending with the heroes facing a dangerous situation in the sewers of New York City.
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