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Crossover Collision – our fictional comic book battle podcast
Rise of the Obsidian Legion D&D adventure
Waterdeep – Dragon Heist D&D adventure
Flames of Battle D&D adventure
The Journal of Lynch – read a campaign unfold through the eyes of a character
Episode 48
Crossover Collision Tournament 2019
Crossover Bracket – Round 2
Evan the Great and JVD discuss a battle between the combatants for the tournament by giving a tale of the tape for both before randomly determining three battlegrounds for the battle. The seven possible battlegrounds are a jungle, a busy city street, a city alley way, the roof top of a large building, the sewer, a warehouse and a cargo ship. At the end they tally up the overall points on their score cards to declare a victor.
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Oroku Saki, aka The Shredder, was created by Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird. He first appeared in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1, Volume 1.
Bullseye, aka Lester to some, was created by Marv Wolfman and John Romita Sr. He first appeared in Daredevil #131, Volume 1.
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Episode 47
Crossover Collision Tournament 2019
Crossover Bracket – Round 2
Evan the Great and JVD discuss a battle between the combatants for the tournament by giving a tale of the tape for both before randomly determining three battlegrounds for the battle. The seven possible battlegrounds are a jungle, a busy city street, a city alley way, the roof top of a large building, the sewer, a warehouse and a cargo ship. At the end they tally up the overall points on their score cards to declare a victor.
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Carter Hall, aka Hawkman, was created by Dennis Neville and Gardner Fox. He first appeared in Flash Comics #1 while his other incarnations appeared in other various titles.
Ryu was created by Manabu Takemura and Takashi Nishiyama. He made his first appearance in 1987’s Street Fighter video game.
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Lynch’s Journal
Entry #127
Since leaving Icewall I have thought back many times to my conversation with Kribik, the orc watching me in the armory and father of Ozruk. He had confirmed all of our fears during the celebration of Balasar and myself’s arrival.
The northern tribes were not only at war with one another but were being hunted by Tuskgutter as well. As they began to catch on, all the chieftains tried to call for an alliance but it was too late. What remained of his tribe and nearby others had banded together, fleeing to Icewall.
Luckily for them the atmosphere had changed there after the attempted siege by Novak and the First Breaker.
It does ease the worry knowing that Tuskgutter is in the North instead of around Red Larch. Amara’s safety is one less burden on my mind. Regardless of what these orc tribes morals were, I hate that my relief comes at the cost of their lives.
It is as if all these events over the past ten days were meant to lead me down the path I stare at now. At the base of the Spine of the World the key had brought me to one hidden by powerful magics. None of the others, including Lithia with all of her arcane might, could not see past the illusion.
A benefit of having Lothric’s frigid key.
Staring at it, my mind takes me back to Red Larch and the strange, red mist that covered the surrounding area of my adopted home. The whole illusion was to distract us Heroes of Red Larch from the First Breaker summoning it’s demon army. Luck helped us break free of the magic then. I can only hope Tymore favors us again this day with the lich.
Hours down the path a mountain range looms. The slight pulse from the key grows with each strep closer.
At the base we find a lone wooden door being watched by two windows high above. It is hard to make out who or what watches us from them but it is obvious they have bows drawn. I call up to them, informing them that Nathanos had summoned us. For proof of my claim I display Lothric’s key for all to see.
No answer.
There is no lock on the door for the frigid thing either.
The key’s rapid pulse never slows.
A low growl from Balasar speaks for everyone’s annoyance. Lithia answers him with a small, frustrated whine. Prince Amon answers my questioning look with a clueless shrug.
Resting my head in my hand, I close my eyes while rubbing my temples. It cannot be this easy can it?
Slowly pulling open the door, I am greeted by the stench of death.
Episode 46
Crossover Collision Tournament 2019
Crossover Bracket – Round 1
Evan the Great and JVD discuss a battle between the combatants for the tournament by giving a tale of the tape for both before randomly determining three battlegrounds for the battle. The seven possible battlegrounds are a jungle, a busy city street, a city alley way, the roof top of a large building, the sewer, a warehouse and a cargo ship. At the end they tally up the overall points on their score cards to declare a victor.
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Jason Todd, aka Red Hood, was created by Gerry Conway and Don Newton. He first appeared in Batman #357, Volume 1 and become Red Hood in #635 of the same volume.
Boba Fett, aka Bobo Fett, was first seen in the San Anselmo County parade in 1978 before he made his first on screen appearance in Star Wars Holiday Special. His first comic book appearance was in Star Wars #42, Vol 1 from Marvel.
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Episode 45
Crossover Collision Tournament 2019
Crossover Bracket – Round 1
Evan the Great and JVD discuss a battle between the combatants for the tournament by giving a tale of the tape for both before randomly determining three battlegrounds for the battle. The seven possible battlegrounds are a jungle, a busy city street, a city alley way, the roof top of a large building, the sewer, a warehouse and a cargo ship. At the end they tally up the overall points on their score cards to declare a victor.
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Eric Brooks, aka Blade, was created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan. He first appeared in Tomb of Dracula #10.
Slade Wilson, aka Deathstroke, was created by Marv Wolfman and George Perez. He first appeared in The New Teen Titans #2, Volume 1.
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Episode 44
Crossover Collision Tournament 2019
Crossover Bracket – Round 1
Evan the Great and JVD discuss a battle between the combatants for the tournament by giving a tale of the tape for both before randomly determining three battlegrounds for the battle. The seven possible battlegrounds are a jungle, a busy city street, a city alley way, the roof top of a large building, the sewer, a warehouse and a cargo ship. At the end they tally up the overall points on their score cards to declare a victor.
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James Buchanan Barnes, aka Winter Soldier, was created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. He first appeared as Bucky in Captain America Comics #1 in 1941. He took on the alias of Winter Soldier when returned by Ed Brubaker and Steve Epting in Captain America #1, Vol 5.
Thomas “Tommy” S. Arashikage, aka Storm Shadow, aka not Snake Eyes, was created by Larry Hama. His first appearance was in GI Joe: A Real American Hero #21.
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Lynch’s Journal
Entry #126
On Prince Frost’s command every citizen within Icewall moves from the outer walls and into the center to be closer to the keep. They are to cease work on any reconstruction and begin assembling defenses and armaments to aid in any attempt of a future assault. The most important of his orders is that all children, including those among the refugees, continue with their learning and studies.
Despite his slip up with the king earlier, my friend continues to impress me as the future ruler of the kingdom.
Those among my kin who can wield steel are sent to the armory to aid in Icewall’s defense. I tag along to help with communicating in the orcish tongue. Among them is young orc no older than myself when forced into The Restless Hand testing the feel and weight of the swords. A small scar marks his cheek as do many on his hands. It seems his tribe had begun training him for battle at a young age. I approach the lad and ask him his name.
Ozruk.
I pull the old cutlass from its sheath, holding it out before me and admiring the blade. There are many memories I can see in the reflection. Each knick on the edge is a reminder for each time I have fought for my life or to save a friend. Resting the flat of the blade in my other hand, I motion for Ozruk to take it.
He hesitates, questioning my motives.
In our kin’s tongue I inform the young orc that the sword has slayed many enemies of this kingdom. Urging him to take it, I remind Ozruk that this is his home now and he needs to protect his people. With understanding beyond his youth, he slowly takes the blade and longingly stares at it as I had just done.
As he swings the blade to adjust to its size I give him a word of advice given to me by Lothric. It is not the power of the weapon that matters. It is the skill and knowledge of the warrior who is wielding it.
Out of the corner of my eye an orc who dwarfs me in size watches on as I teach Ozruk a few moves with the cutlass. With each practice stroke of the weapon there is a nod of approval.
As long as these refugees are in the care of Icewall, I promise that they will never end up like those butchered by Novak or Slukx.
Episode 43
Crossover Collision Tournament 2019
Crossover Bracket – Round 1
Evan the Great and JVD discuss a battle between the combatants for the tournament by giving a tale of the tape for both before randomly determining three battlegrounds for the battle. The seven possible battlegrounds are a jungle, a busy city street, a city alley way, the roof top of a large building, the sewer, a warehouse and a cargo ship. At the end they tally up the overall points on their score cards to declare a victor.
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Remy Etienne LeBeau, aka Gambit, was created by Chris Claremont and Jim lee. Gambit has two first appearance depending on fans and collectors. He has a brief appearance in Uncanny X-Men Annual #14 but his full appearance was in Uncanny X-Men #266.
David Hyde, aka Black Manta, was created by Bob Haney and Nick Cardy. He first appeared in Aquaman #35, Volume 1.
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Lynch’s Journal
Entry #125
We all sit in silence. The quiet is deafening as everyone tries to sort it all out. I cannot hold my rage back anymore and speak my mind. It makes the most sense.
My suspicion is instantly shot down by quick thinking Lithia. She points out that if the Skulx is building the abominations, why would they need Henry.
A solid point.
Balasar finally chims in, bringing to my attention that it could be our new friend in the North. The couple looks at him confused as I think it over.
The paladin could be right. It is very odd that Nathanos would contact me days before the attack on Icewall happened. The mage also knew we were heading North as well. And anyone in their right mind would never trust a lich.
Except Lothric.
Prince Amon asks who this friend could be and I do not hesitate to tell. He and Lithia’s jaws drop at the mention of what he is and the ties to the Sunbreakers. I assure them that Nathanos is honest in his claim at the title, informing them that I took a look at his gem. They look skeptical as I reveal to them that the undead wants us to head to his castle as I reveal the key.
Doing so brings the eavesdropping King Frost into the room, who gently scolds his son for hold private matters in such an open area. The prince slightly hangs his head to hide his reddening face. It seem I may have spoke to soon of the boy become a man.
Placing a hand on his son’s shoulder, King Frost assure Amon that he is grateful for overhearing our news for the king knows of the lich’s name. Nathanos has a place in the history of Icewall. Over a century ago, then a living and breathing orc, he traded with Prince Frost’s great grandfather. They considered one another a trust alley.
We all breath a sigh of relief.
It seems the gods are favoring us with this news. We need to meet the Sunbreaker to find Lothric. Once the sheriff is found surely Brask will not be too far behind. Then we can retrieve Henry’s corpse and return it to peace.
The only downside to this is that we believed we were done with Cindermaw’s chosen. Now as soon as trouble begins to brew they enter our lives again.
So be it.
Snatching the key from the table, I inform everyone that in the morning it will lead us to the lich.
Episode 42
Crossover Collision Tournament 2019
Crossover Bracket – Round 1
Evan the Great and JVD discuss a battle between the combatants for the tournament by giving a tale of the tape for both before randomly determining three battlegrounds for the battle. The seven possible battlegrounds are a jungle, a busy city street, a city alley way, the roof top of a large building, the sewer, a warehouse and a cargo ship. At the end they tally up the overall points on their score cards to declare a victor.
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Miles Morales, aka Ultimate Spider-Man was created by Brian Michael Bendis and Sara Pichelli. He made his first appearance in Ultimate Fallout #4.
Damian Wayne, aka as Robin, was created by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert. His first appearance was in Batman #655 but took on the mantle of Robin in Batman #657.
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