What begins as a grand spectacle… quickly descends into chaos and bloodshed.
In the floating city of Zolara, the party gathers among nobles to witness the legendary Dance of the Dragons—a ceremonial aerial performance between the Golden Empress and her bronze brother Bayrosh. But as the dragons take flight above the city, something goes horribly wrong. What should have been a celebration becomes an unfolding catastrophe as betrayal erupts mid-air and violence spills down into the balcony below.
Swoop, the Aarakocra divine soul sorcerer; Poppy, the Elf spirit bard; Nico, the Dragonborn eldritch knight fighter; and Brin, the halfling ranger/monk find themselves caught in the heart of the storm as allies turn into enemies and the line between performance and war shatters in an instant.
Because in the Empire, even a dance between gods can end in war.
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains mature themes, strong language, and intense fantasy violence. Listener discretion is advised.
Intro music composed by player Sara Tanner. All rights reserved. Featuring Tales of Yavon: Empire Theme.
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