Start Spreading the News (Ep. 1) | The Unsleeping City

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Various characters in New York City, including Pete, Sofia, Ricky, and Misty, navigate a world filled with magical elements, surreal encounters, and hints of deeper connections amidst chaotic events like SantaCon and mysterious disappearances. The narrative weaves together humor, urban life, and magical realism, setting the stage for potential adventures and exploration in the city.

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Dimension 20: The Unsleeping City, hosted by Brennan Lee Mulligan, features a cast embarking on a magical adventure in snowy New York City, blending humor, urban life, and magical realism.
The narrative follows characters like Pete, Sofia, Ricky, and Kingston, each facing personal challenges intertwined with magical elements and interactions with fantastical beings.
The story weaves themes of self-care, family dynamics, heroism, and mysterious connections, emphasizing the importance of rest, reflection, and community.
Through encounters with magical diseases, mutant Santa Clauses, rat men, and fairy magic, the characters navigate a world where mundane reality intertwines with fantastical occurrences, setting the stage for further exploration and discovery.

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What is the setting and main characters of Dimension 20: The Unsleeping City?
Dimension 20: The Unsleeping City is set in New York City on a snowy day, following the character Pete, resembling Hunter S. Thompson, visiting Dr. Lugash Primjitzki.

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Summary

00:00

"Magical Realism in NYC: Pete's Awakening"

Brennan Lee Mulligan hosts Dimension 20: The Unsleeping City with a cast including Zac Oyama, Emily Axford, Lou Wilson, Siobhan Thompson, Brian Murphy, and Ally Beardsley.
The setting is New York City on a snowy day, with vivid descriptions of the city's atmosphere and people.
The story follows Pete, a character resembling Hunter S. Thompson, visiting a questionable doctor named Dr. Lugash Primjitzki.
Pete's health is discussed, revealing issues with vitamin levels, lack of sleep, recreational drug use, and hormone treatment.
Dr. Lugash advises Pete to prioritize sleep and self-reflection, warning against the dangers of his current lifestyle.
A reflection in a ceiling puddle hints at magical elements entering Pete's life.
Dr. Lugash returns, emphasizing the importance of rest, especially on the chaotic day of SantaCon.
Pete jokes about the demand for cocaine during SantaCon, highlighting the city's festive but wild atmosphere.
The interaction between Pete and Dr. Lugash showcases a mix of humor, concern for Pete's well-being, and hints at a deeper connection between them.
The narrative blends elements of humor, urban life, and magical realism, setting the stage for potential adventures in the city.

14:11

Peter's surreal encounter with magical beings.

Santas stuck in the 90s, mostly from Hoboken, out of touch with current times.
Doctor leaves to attend a client in a car accident, Peter stays safe.
SantaCon, a chaotic event in New York with college kids in Santa outfits.
Peter returns to his apartment, listens to music on the train.
Seven texts about a price increase, Peter assures they'll handle it.
Arrives home in Greenpoint, makes a perception check.
Encounters Marta and Yagdash, accused of dealing drugs by Marta.
Denies drug dealing, faces accusations from Marta and Yagdash.
Unexpected visit from Peter's father, Mitch, who wants him to come home.
Peter experiences a surreal, dreamlike sequence involving magical beings and a choice for power.

28:48

Sofia's Staten Island Salon Saga

A woman named Sofia Bicicleta, formerly Sofia Lee, is at a luxury beauty salon in Staten Island, hungover and struggling after her husband Dale left her.
Sofia is in a leopard print skirt and pink cami, resembling Fran Drescher on an Amy Winehouse bender.
The woman in the chair complains about her lime green house, leading to a discussion on class and money on the island.
Sofia's hair stylist, the woman in the chair, offers a discount for her bad haircut and suggests a free mani.
Sofia blames Isabella Inferano for her marriage falling apart, calling her a succubus and accusing her of witchcraft.
Sofia's brother Mario enters, discussing family dinner plans and criticizing her fashion choices.
Sofia leaves the salon feeling hungover and heads to a bar in the city to avoid reminders of Dale.
At the bar, Sofia orders a Stoli Raz with seltzer and interacts with the bartender and other patrons.
Sofia becomes the hero of the bar by refusing a pick-up line and entertaining everyone.
After hours at the bar, Sofia takes multiple constitution saving throws, maintaining her composure and enjoying free drinks.

40:54

Bachelorette party, bar brawl, hero firefighter rescues

A bachelorette party enters the bar, celebrating with shots and cheers for the bride-to-be, Tina.
Shawn, the bartender, acknowledges the influx of business and offers drinks to the party.
The protagonist, feeling unbalanced without a significant other, requests a Christmas-flavored shot for clarity.
The maid of honor praises Tina's future with her fiancé, Richard, amidst well-wishes and smooth sailing predictions.
The protagonist, intoxicated, delivers a heartfelt message to Tina about marriage and happiness.
Encountering strange, troll-like individuals outside, the protagonist confronts them over their interaction with two women.
A physical altercation ensues between the protagonist and the trolls, resulting in a significant blow to the protagonist.
Despite being attacked, the protagonist retaliates with a series of damaging strikes, ultimately incapacitating one of the trolls.
The protagonist, concussed and disoriented, collapses against a wall and falls asleep on a soft trash bag outside the bar.
In a separate setting, a firefighter named Ricky Matsui rescues a young girl and her teddy bear from a burning building, displaying strength and heroism in the process.

55:25

Magical firefighter saves lives and reveals secrets.

A firefighter uses magical powers to create water and extinguish a burning beam in a hallway.
The firefighter saves a little girl and her grandmother from a burning building.
The firefighter is praised by a reporter for his heroic actions.
The firefighter advises viewers to ensure home safety measures like sprinklers and fire extinguishers are up to date.
The firefighter is surprised to find himself on TV and sends messages to loved ones.
The firefighter is recognized as a hero and signs a calendar for a fan.
The firefighter reveals a hint of magic to a child and receives texts from a wizard colleague about SantaCon.
The firefighter rushes to meet the wizard colleague at the Clinton Hill Chantry.
The firefighter engages in a conversation with a gargoyle at the Chantry's door.
The wizard colleague explains the complex process of Santa Claus cloning himself for SantaCon in New York City.

01:08:22

"Clones, Santas, Mutants, and Magical Transformation"

Defective clones are hard to move and can be rounded up to either naturally die in a couple of weeks or be incinerated.
Santa clones himself millions of times, caring deeply for children, but the ethics are questionable.
A patrol is advised to round up any dangerous clones found, dispatching them if necessary.
Ricky encounters mutant Santa Clauses attacking Pete the Plug in an alleyway.
Ricky intimidates the mutants, causing one to explode into peppermint and the others to flee.
Pete is afflicted with a magical disease, requiring a magical healer's intervention.
A New York City firefighter offers to help Pete, who resists going to the hospital.
Pete's body starts turning sweet, losing a tooth to the transformation.
Ricky helps Pete walk as they head towards Manhattan, encountering a beautiful morning.
Kingston Brown, a New York City steward, interacts with his family and neighbors before heading to work at St. Owens.

01:20:41

"Magical Medical Mysteries and Christmas Cheer"

Approach the receptionist with Tupperware from your mother.
Emiko Matsui informs you of a busy day ahead and mentions Lowell Masters' return with a similar issue.
Lowell Masters recounts an incident involving a bronze statue, varnish, and a ladder mishap.
Lowell admits to multiple incidents of objects getting stuck in his butt, leading to a humorous conversation with the nurse.
Emiko Matsui guides you to a secret room accessible only to you through a magical door.
Pete the Plug enters with a tooth-turned-candy issue, leading to a diagnosis of an arcane virus turning his bones into peppermint.
You treat Pete's condition with a mix of traditional and arcane medicine, bringing relief and a sense of Christmas cheer.
A mysterious connection or moment occurs between you and Pete post-treatment.
Lowell Masters' peculiar behavior and artifact insertion habits are discussed, leading to a revelation about his doctor, Dr. Primjitzki.
The interaction with Pete concludes with a positive outcome and a hint of a deeper magical connection.

01:32:24

Rat man aids homeless in NYC park.

Kingston and Pete head out into the snow, accompanied by Ricky, and they all head towards Central Park.
In the park, they descend through a manhole cover into the subway tunnels of New York City.
MTA workers are seen doing repairs in the tunnels, discussing the existence of rat kings living in the sewers.
Kugrash, a rat man, is described as resembling Master Splinter, living in the subway tunnels, and caring for the discarded people of New York.
Kugrash encounters Wally, who claims to have seen a rat the size of a dog, leading to humorous interactions.
On the day of SantaCon, Kugrash scurries around trying to help homeless people and distribute food.
Kugrash finds Sofia passed out in the snow, makes makeshift plastic bag shoes for her, and offers her food.
Sofia wakes up hungover, converses with Kugrash about her ex-husband, and they discuss recent events.
Kugrash encounters two cockroaches carrying hobo sacks, who inform him of strange occurrences in the park involving Santa Claus.
Kugrash and Sofia head to the park to investigate, finding a hotdog stand along the way, but fail to uncover any significant information.

01:45:17

Mystery in the Park: Santa's Sleigh Stolen

The guy offers two hotdogs to the group, including the narrator who hides his identity.
Mention of a recent fight near Belvedere Castle in the park.
The group decides to go hiking into the bushes.
A nature check is requested, resulting in a high score of 22.
They discover an enormous red sleigh with reindeer attachments severed and a glove box torn out.
Evidence of fairy magic with peppermint-scented blood and green ivy leaves.
The group suspects pixies of mugging Santa and stealing from the sleigh.
A glyph on the sleigh is identified as a Fei Rune for breaking magical wards.
The narrator recognizes an infernal rune hidden within the Fei Rune.
Misty Moore, a Broadway diva, interacts with fans and experiences a magical surge of energy from them.

01:58:31

"Seeking Help at Gramercy Occult Society"

Misty realizes she can't read infernal but knows someone who can help.
They decide to seek help from Alejandro at the Gramercy Occult Society.
They meet at the public library by Bryant Park in two groups of three.
The group encounters stone lions guarding the library who speak to them.
The stone lions reveal themselves as guardians of the Gramercy Occult Society.
Alejandro opens a secret stone door in the library steps for them to enter.
Inside the library, they meet Alejandro, who is concerned about Santa's disappearance.
Alejandro's granddaughters warn of dangerous SantaCon clones coming from Times Square.

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