194 - "Not Dead Yet" - The Roots of Ruin

194 - "Not Dead Yet" - The Roots of Ruin

Author: Tabletop Gold April 14, 2025 Duration: 1:18:18

An ancient treasure vault reveals its horrifying defenses.

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The Roots of Ruin is a production of the Pathfinder Adventure Path Abomination Vaults for Pathfinder Second Edition.

Licensed music by Nicolas Jeudy / Dark Fantasy Studio, Phat Phrog Studio, and GameDev Market. Original music by Lars Casteen.

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224 - "Respect the Pyramid" - The Roots of Ruin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:20:26
The heroes finish up some final business with some old associates before pushing back into the dungeons. *** Support us on Patreon! Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into…
223 - "The Three Ways" - The Roots of Ruin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:26
Horror strikes close to home when a familiar foe attacks the streets of Otari. *** Support us on Patreon! Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free sp…
222 - "A Galaxy of Teeth" - The Roots of Ruin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:09:08
The heroes confront the enormity of their task during the final visit to Otari before their final battle. *** Support us on Patreon! Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights int…
221 - "Everybody's Getting Chumbawamba'd" - The Roots of Ruin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:30:26
The heroes have a harrowing confrontation with a whispering skeleton. *** Support us on Patreon! Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials fe…
220 - "Mob Dog" - The Roots of Ruin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:23
The third test to join an ancient cult grabs tight onto the heroes. *** Support us on Patreon! Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials feat…
219 - "Waluisthan" - The Roots of Ruin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23:26
Isthan discovers the shocking cost of a moment of relief. *** Support us on Patreon! Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spoiler-free specials featuring game…
218 - "A Literal and Figurative Choke Point" - The Roots of Ruin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:26:36
A chamber rapidly filling up with poison gas may rapidly lead to an early end for this adventure. *** Support us on Patreon! Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our ga…
217 - "We Work Where You Bork" - The Roots of Ruin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:02
The heroes have one last chance to save an icon from the past from an eternity of torment. *** Support us on Patreon! Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes insights into our game, spo…
216 - "Careless Wispers" - The Roots of Ruin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27:43
The centuries-long machinations of forces far beyond the heroes' comprehension have once more placed them next to the spirit of an ancient warrior. But will they be able to free him from his torment? *** Support us on Pa…
215 - "A Not Insignificant Amount of Stardust" - The Roots of Ruin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:41
A crystal globe nestled deep within a dark temple contains a treasure that the heroes have trouble turning away from. *** Support us on Patreon! Patrons get access to weekly premium episodes, including behind-the-scenes…