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As Chapter 1 of Barrier Cities comes to a close we are going to be taking a break from our main story to present to you our Summer of One Shots! These are games played across various TTRPG systems. We hope you enjoy them!

Old promises cast long shadows as a decision from the past resurfaces at the worst possible moment.

On the eve of a wedding, quiet conversations reveal that not everyone has come to celebrate.

As old plans begin to unfold, tensions simmer beneath the festivities.

What should have been a joyous occasion quickly spirals into something far more dangerous.

A familiar enemy makes a devastating move, forcing impossible choices on everyone present. Power is unleashed, alliances are tested, and long-buried strengths emerge when they are needed most. As chaos spreads, the boundary between worlds begins to fracture. The consequences reach far beyond the ceremony, threatening an entire city caught unaware. With danger lurking around every corner, the Society finds itself fighting on multiple fronts. Friends and foes become difficult to distinguish as the night descends further into madness. By the end, the heroes find themselves hunted, outnumbered, and running out of places to hide. The explosive Chapter 1 finale changes everything and leaves the future of Saving Throw Society hanging in the balance.

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This week on Saving Throw Society, the episode begins with a look into the difficult journey between worlds and the systems created to decide who belongs. A story from the past follows a newcomer’s first days in New Orleans, where one disastrous public moment unexpectedly opens the door to a new future.

In the present, the fallout of recent events pushes powerful leaders to gather and prepare for the growing threat ahead. Unexpected appointments leave old powers unsettled and raise questions about what comes next.

Elsewhere, members of the group are forced to confront pieces of their past they thought were long behind them. A quiet conversation beside a reflecting pool reveals troubling visions and even more troubling possibilities. An emotional confession spirals into chaos during an already tense night. And just as celebration finally seems possible, something monstrous crashes into the hall and turns the evening into horror.

Content Warning:

Fictional Depiction of DID co-consciousness: 16:32-16:47

Fictional Depiction of DID switching: 21:06-25:50

Forced Sedation of a person: 2:31:29-2:33:20

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As the courts of the Feywild gather beneath dim skies to mourn the loss of Thelorin, echoes of the past begin to surface. Flashbacks to Zeb’s childhood reveal quiet moments and hard-earned lessons from someone who saw potential in him long before he could see it in himself. Years later, those memories return at a time when questions of identity, purpose, and family weigh heavier than ever.

But even in mourning, the Feywild cannot remain still for long. Familiar faces arrive bearing uneasy comfort, old powers stir at the edges of the ceremony, and gifts are offered that may carry more meaning than anyone realizes. As tensions rise within the Twilight Court, the line between remembrance and reckoning begins to blur.

And when a lurking threat emerges from beyond the trees, grief gives way to chaos, forcing the party to stand together against something that refuses to stay buried.

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Content Warning:

Child Abuse/Graphic Torture Scene - 18:04-37:04

Body Horror - 100:24-102:10

Body Horror - 110:18-110:36

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Content Warning:

This episode contains intense and emotionally charged conversations centered around a strained relationship between a father and son. Themes include deep disappointment, unresolved conflict, and painful expressions of expectation and failure on both sides.

These scenes may resonate strongly with listeners who have experienced family tension or trauma. Please take care while listening, and feel free to pause, skip, or return when you feel safe and ready.

Your well-being comes first.

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Some memories stay with us longer than we expect.

This episode of Saving Throw Society opens with a moment from Della’s past—one that shaped far more than she realized at the time. In the quiet space between loss and understanding, something unexpected reaches out to her for the very first time.

In the present, a discovery in the woods quickly turns strange as the forest itself seems to stir with a will of its own. What begins as an act of compassion becomes a frantic race to escape something that doesn’t want to let them go.

As paths converge once again, familiar faces appear where they’re least expected, and long-buried truths begin to surface. By the time the dust settles, the party finds itself reunited—but in a moment none of them were prepared for.

Some reunions bring comfort. Others bring questions that can’t be ignored.

Content Warning:

The first 19 minutes of this episode include a scene depicting a difficult childbirth that results in the loss of the mother. The story then continues with themes of grief, letting go of a parent, and learning how to live after that loss.

We wanted to share this note so you can choose how you’d like to experience the episode. If these themes feel especially close to home or heavy right now, please feel free to skip ahead past the 19-minute mark. There’s no wrong way to listen.

Take care of yourself while you’re here. Your wellbeing matters more than any story, and we hope you give yourself whatever space or time you need.

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