CONTENT NOTE: This episode portrays the aftermath of bodily mutilation from timestamp 16:18 – 17:40,  and again from 21:25 – 21:45. Please use your own discretion in listening to these scenes.

In the moving conclusion to Chapter 6, Brennen fights against his illness and tries to continue his storytelling, but it seems to be a losing battle. Based on the counsel of the Templars of Discord, General Traft begins the next leg of his campaign, and does some storytelling of his own. And Arlene Redmoor must face the cost of survival under her brother’s Regency.

Music for “The Singing Sister” is Copyright © 2014 by Anya Gibian. Lyrics Copyright © 2014 Glass & Madera, based on an English folk song. We encourage the creation of derivative works, but please contact the authors first.

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CONTENT NOTE: This episode contains a portrayal of a rape survivor being forced to confront her attacker from time-stamp 1:00-6:35, as well a portrayal of bodily mutilation from time-stamp 18:33-18:50. Please use your own discretion in listening to these scenes.

As the party continues their story-telling on the road to the White Forest, drama unfolds at Guernatal Castle. Rickard Redmoor attempts to speak with Arlene about the history between them. The aftershocks of this tectonic conversation have tremendous consequences, both for Arlene in her dealings with her brother, and for Rickard himself. Antonin Mooncrest continues his quest to sort through Ardel’s scheming. Meanwhile, Brennen describes his first meeting with the rebel half-Orc Traft, and Nia considers the import of the prophetic dreams.

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The Singing Sister reaches the extremely emotional conclusion on September 28, 2014 (the first birthday of The Once And Future Nerd!).  Do not miss it! Until then, please tell your friends about our little show, over Twitter or Facebook.

On the road to the White Forest, Sir Brennen tells stories to keep himself awake and the party entertained. We learn of his childhood, the first time he had met King Gunther Guernatal (then only a prince)–and the first time he had killed a man.

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Welcome back to TOAFN!  We are proud to present the first installment of Chapter 6, The Singing Sister. The party sets off from Armstrungard. Their destination is The White Forest, home of the elves. After some minor shenanigans passing through the city gates, the party begins to tell stories on the road. Meanwhile, General Traft continues his aggression on the outpost known as Blackhold, and Nia learns a little piece of the meaning of the mysterious dreams.

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Part 2 of The Singing Sister will be coming to you on our regular schedule, August 31, 2014. If you are enjoying the podcast, please tell your friends! Give us a shoutout on twitter or facebook, spread the word!