Episode 3: Call of the Bloom

In this week’s Witherwild episode, Richard guides Karl’s character Leroy Von Braun—a disarmingly earnest frogman rogue—through the first harrowing chapters of Call of the Bloom. What starts as a simple scouting mission quickly blooms into something stranger, and more dangerous, than either of them planned.

• Leroy begins the journey to Nernwihr with a refusal to leave, after setting on his new gardener experence he spends his funds at a local carnaval.
•  After a series of identify theft related misdemeanors his cart requires repairs not fallling for Richard's Traps he mounts his trusty Hippobear into the wilds.
•  At the river crossing, Leroy tries to rescue a mysterious child stranded mid-current. This goes about as well as you’d expect—he’s nearly swept downstream by the undertow, tangles with a glass serpent, and ends up soaking wet, and somehow more determined than ever.
•  We discuss how Daggerheart’s countdown mechanics heighten tension without railroading the players
•  Upon reaching Nernwihr, Leroy confronts the consequences of delay: half the town is aflame, tangle brambles are everywhere, and the locals are one bad rumor away from riot. He keeps the bloomfields from burning—during his stealthy gardening exploits, but did consider letting the world burn.
• We also share GM tips on balancing environmental threats and combat, how to weave a character’s backstory into Witherwild’s living world, talk about shoe gods and countdowns
• Whether you’re curious about Daggerheart’s collaborative design or just want to watch Leroy try to reason with a sentient tumbleweed, this episode is a heartfelt, occasionally chaotic romp through the opening beats of Call of the Bloom.
• P.S. No frogs were harmed in this session despite true efforts.

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