Nature Check

Join Sheryl, Ryan, and three special guests for a special World of Wyldrvir one-shot adventure!Amalthea, Heulwen, Bel, and Zeeker are given a task at the ranger station in the forest just outside of Torin. A group of 5 bumblekits have gone missing from their home farm! The group must navigate the forest before nightfall, withstand wild magic effects, and subdue various creatures in order to succeed in their quest to return all of the bumblekits safely to their home.REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureBee/World of Wyldrvir: @wyldrvirJaye/Amalthea: @jayeperviewSebastian/Belasko: @spiderdayNightSheryl/Zeeker: @RvingNaturalistRyan/Heulwen: @EntemneinChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

The PCs explore several rooms and corridors of the dungeon crawl, including a library, a kitchen, and some bed chambers. The are unable to enter one room after enduring a strange attack. And in another, they uncover an strange clue.REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureSheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalistPeter/Cedric: @petercoffeyJoe/Lucanus: @StylopidaeRyan/Fletcher: @EntemneinNancy/Kae: @ScibugsCindy/Nautia: @unboundpageChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

Disclaimer: Around the halfway point in this episode, we get into a discussion about things having to do with chromosomes. We just want to remind everyone that both biological sex and gender are on spectrums rather than being binarily defined.Welcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! Our four main characters participate in a journey to explore another subterranean city. However, once they arrive, they discover that it appears to be abandoned, and must restore back-up power in order to descend within using the elevator. What will they discover in the city remains below?REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureJareth/GM: @maeamianSheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalistPeter/Shepherds of the Cave/Esse: @petercoffeyJordan/The Institute/Lissa: @JordanBHarrodXander/The Bowerbirds/Ganymede: @ARTexplainsChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

Join Sheryl, Peter, and two special guests for a special Afrofantasy one-shot adventure!Ifani, Caali, and Jadis fall from the Upper Realms into Wagadu, where they must immediately navigate relations with both Ancestors and the human inhabitants. The group is sent on a not-so-dangerous (but actually dangerous) mission to retrieve the mask of a Spirit, but encounter more trouble along the way than they may have bargained for.REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureThe Wagadu Chronicles: @WagaduChronicleAllan/DM/Wagadu Creator: @AllanCudicioChelsea/Ifani: @ChelseaHerpsSheryl/Caali: @RvingNaturalistPeter/Jadis: @petercoffeyChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

Our heroes spend a day resting and securing food supplies for their trek into the desert to the north. But late at night, Cedric and Lucanus spot something that sends the entire group on a side track...REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureSheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalistPeter/Cedric: @petercoffeyJoe/Lucanus: @StylopidaeRyan/Fletcher: @EntemneinNancy/Kae: @ScibugsCindy/Nautia: @unboundpageChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

The group gathers some supplies in the town of Flos Agri before heading back out into the grasslands and north in the direction they assume the underground river is flowing from. We spend some time debating how the Silence spell works, and much more time talking about food...REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureSheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalistPeter/Cedric: @petercoffeyRyan/Fletcher: @EntemneinNancy/Kae: @ScibugsCindy/Nautia: @unboundpageChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

Welcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! As the world continues to warm with the return of the sun, more trading caravans begin arriving in the Homeland. How will the Families respond to these newcomers? And will they plan to go on an adventure?REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureJareth/GM: @maeamianSheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalistPeter/Shepherds of the Cave/Charon: @petercoffeyJordan/The Institute/Lissa: @JordanBHarrodXander/The Bowerbirds/Ganymede: @ARTexplainsChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

Tulip plays host to our heroes as they continue to explore the Murium village of Flos Agri. Will they destroy private property? Meet some delightful NPCs? Explain who they are twelve times? Guess you'll just have to watch to find out.REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureSheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalistNikki/Tulip: @beholdertonoonePeter/Cedric: @petercoffeyRyan/Fletcher: @EntemneinNancy/Kae: @ScibugsCindy/Nautia: @unboundpageChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

Welcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! The group deals with the aftermath of the revolution among the Shepherds of the Cave and meets a new PC. We trade with the people from the next city to the east, and The Ripples lead an expedition to the chapel-sized slaughterhouse and the nearby hot springs. Oh, also, there's a LOT of chaos in this episode.REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureJareth/GM: @maeamianSheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalistPeter/Shepherds of the Cave/Charon: @petercoffeyJordan/The Institute/Lissa: @JordanBHarrodXander/The Bowerbirds/Ganymede: @ARTexplainsChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

The PCs head off north through the grasslands until they encounter a field of striking purple flowers. They meet the guardian of this area, a Mousefolk (Murium) named Tulip, who has assigned herself the task of protecting these flowers in order to provide refuge for the rare "pop bugs." The group fights off a threat to the "pop bugs," then journeys to the Murium village of Flos Agri to ask questions of the older and wiser members of the community.REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureSheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalistNikki/Tulip: @beholdertonoonePeter/Cedric: @petercoffeyRyan/Fletcher: @EntemneinNancy/Kae: @ScibugsCindy/Nautia: @unboundpageChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

Welcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! After the Turn of the Age caused by the meltdown of our nuclear reactor, the group deals with new In Need situations. The Shepherds faction is torn apart by rebellion while The Ripples manage to narrowly avoid a similar fate. The Bowerbirds encounter a strange caravan near Ganysburg and invite The Ripples to engage in information gathering and trade with the newcomers.REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureJareth/GM: @maeamianSheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalistPeter/Shepherds of the Cave/Charon: @petercoffeyJordan/The Institute/Lissa: @JordanBHarrodXander/The Bowerbirds/Ganymede: @ARTexplainsChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

After dealing with ghouls in the abandoned gnoll camp, our heroes do some intense sciencing in the Loj Dej river to try to uncover the source of the pollution. Their incredible teamwork sends them in a new direction: north, through the grasslands. This episode has lots of science and stunning roleplay, so enjoy!REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureSheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalistJoe/Lucanus: @StylopidaePeter/Cedric: @petercoffeyRyan/Fletcher: @EntemneinNancy/Kae: @ScibugsCindy/Nautia: @unboundpageChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

Welcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! We turn the age forward once again. The Bowerbirds establish the town of Ganysburg, the Shepherds and the Institute are beset by dangers of the Wasteland, and the Ripples enjoy the new freedom of open water. But this new Age comes at a cost: who is responsible for stealing the control rods and leading to a meltdown in the Sitadel's nuclear reactor?REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureJareth/GM: @maeamianSheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalistPeter/Shepherds of the Cave/Charon: @petercoffeyJordan/The Institute/Lissa: @JordanBHarrodXander/The Bowerbirds/Ganymede: @ARTexplainsChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

The PCs head off east in the direction of the pollution entering the river. Along the way they have some heart-to-hearts and do some hunting. But as they near the part of the river where the water turns bad, they encounter an unexpected landmark occupied by some less-than-hospitable creatures.REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureSheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalistJoe/Lucanus: @StylopidaePeter/Cedric: @petercoffeyRyan/Fletcher: @EntemneinNancy/Kae: @ScibugsCindy/Nautia: @unboundpageChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

Welcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! Lissa has another robot drone follow her home, Islae deals with overly-familiar orcas, and Charon enlists the help of the Elevator Operators to deal with the centipedes in his basement. Lissa leads another Institute investigation of the secret military base and meets a surprising new entity.REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureJareth/GM: @maeamianSheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalistPeter/Shepherds of the Cave/Charon: @petercoffeyJordan/The Institute/Lissa: @JordanBHarrodXander/The Bowerbirds/Ganymede: @ARTexplainsChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

The group, along with their new friend Barika, battles Thenga the Ursurper, her skeletal wolf familiar, Koh, and her army of undead Gnolls in the Farrun camp. Everyone gets a chance to showcase some new abilities, but this is also their first fight against a caster. Will everyone survive the fight? And what will our heroes learn about the Farrun camp's ruling line and their connection to the gods? REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureEmily/Barika: @BushBiologistSheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalistJoe/Lucanus: @StylopidaePeter/Cedric: @petercoffeyRyan/Fletcher: @EntemneinNancy/Kae: @ScibugsCindy/Nautia: @unboundpageChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

Welcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! The group builds Quick Characters to help Charon rescue his lost riding dung beetle. After that, we explore the Needs of each of the Families at the beginning of this New Age. Lissa gains a new pet and The Ripples expand their territory. REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureJareth/GM: @maeamianSheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalistPeter/Shepherds of the Cave/Charon: @petercoffeyJordan/The Institute/Lissa: @JordanBHarrodXander/The Bowerbirds/Ganymede: @ARTexplains Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

Donate to The Bail Project: https://tiltify.com/@naturecheckdnd/nature-check-bail-project The PCs have made it Level 4! But as they continue their journey east following the river, they meet a strange loner at the edge of the hill country. This person tells them of a sinister usurpation in a nearby clan camp, and the groups initiates combat with some truly frightening foes. REFERENCE SECTIONFollow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureEmily/Barika: @BushBiologistSheryl/DM: @RvingNaturalistJoe/Lucanus: @StylopidaePeter/Cedric: @petercoffeyRyan/Fletcher: @EntemneinNancy/Kae: @ScibugsCindy/Nautia: @unboundpage Channel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist

DISCLAIMER: None of the Nature Check cast are medical professionals, so any information in this episode is purely for educational and entertainment purposes. Please speak to a certified physician if you have questions regarding your own medical health.Peter and Sheryl do a recap of Episodes 22 and 23 of Nature Check, then speak with long-term guest/party member Cindy Page (@unboundpage on Twitter) about her experience with role-playing games, theater and improv, her character Nautia, and the personal research she's been doing on narcolepsy.Have questions for the cast about the Nature Check game, or just science in general? Leave them in the comments, or tweet us at @CheckNature and we'll do our best to answer them!

Welcome to Burn, a post-apocalyptic game of danger, intrigue, and exploration! Lissa and Charon use weird grenades and attack wasps to create a distraction while Ganymede and Islae sneak up to the Raiders' crawling fortress to sabotage it. But will everyone emerge from the meleé safely? Later, Ganymede is kidnapped by the Raiders, so the group makes a daring rescue attempt.REFERENCE SECTION Follow us on Twitter:Nature Check: @CheckNatureJareth/GM: @maeamianSheryl/The Ripples/Islae: @RvingNaturalistPeter/Shepherds of the Cave/Charon: @petercoffeyJordan/The Institute/Lissa: @JordanBHarrodXander/The Bowerbirds/Ganymede: @ARTexplainsChannel art by Sheryl/The Roving Naturalist #Legacy #Science #NatureCheck