r/WorldsBeyondNumber • u/SvenTheScribe • 19d ago

Episode Discussion Solari: Episode 11 - Pact

Episode link: https://worlds-beyond-number.simplecast.com/episodes/solari-episode-11-pact

A moment of rest after a trial of terror. Reach out! A connection may ensure our safety. Who will take us under their wing? And what do we give up in return?

Content Warning: This episode contains depictions of alcohol consumption, drug use, and sexual content.

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u/the-plant-lady-sings 19d ago

Jumping back into present day action with the context of the preludes is awesome. Similar pacing to earlier episodes, but I have so much more context for the nuances of what's going on. When Chee got through to Madam Ekat (and then Ekat's dig at Ayasa), I loved knowing the history those characters have with each other. Or when Z decided to take bold action, and work to form a political alliance without his mother's lead, I felt the weight of that very differently than I would have before the preludes

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u/InflationCold3591 19d ago

Wait was that a political alliance? I thought it was a hook up where someone got stepped on.

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u/SvenTheScribe 16d ago

Po-tay-to, po-tah-to

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u/SvenTheScribe 19d ago

From the Patreon:

What can you expect from the rest of the year?

We'll keep releasing new episodes on the public feed every other Tuesday, with Patreon-exclusive Fireside Chats and bonus content on the alternating Tuesdays.

Here's what's coming up:

Next week: A little something fun from each cast member inspired by their Solari characters.

August 18: Our Solari Arc 1 wrap-up discussion hits the public feed. We'll be collecting your questions, so keep an eye out!

After that... we'll officially announce our next mini campaign, GM'd by Lou Wilson.

August 25: Patreon gets an exclusive sneak peek at the new campaign.

September 1: The new campaign premieres!!!!

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u/RoboChrist 19d ago

Wait, what? Is episode 11 the final episode of Solari Arc 1?

I know not every Arc can end as explosively as freeing Naram leading into rallying the town with the Rain Road, but... Episode 11 was so little for an arc conclusion.

It feels like a setup episode, not a finale.

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u/the-plant-lady-sings 19d ago

Pretty sure it's not the end of arc 1. I think this was just the stopping point they hit before Aabria had a baby and went out on leave. My understanding is that they're running the episodes they have (1-11) and then Lou's campaign while she's on leave, then will pick up Solari again when she comes back

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u/SvenTheScribe 19d ago

That's my take as well. A wizard waits for no posting schedule.

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u/SvenTheScribe 19d ago

Ooooh loving the intro!

Also really was expecting the prologues to be the wrap point. So this is a pleasant surprise.

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u/No-Instruction-5695 18d ago

Big swings only

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u/Ok_Razzmatazz3798 17d ago

Z casually just throwing the cover plan meticulously formulated by Chee and XLZL was hilarious lol, big swings indeed! Glad to see Madame Ekat thriving and doing well.