Welcome back Venture Vans. We've got a fresh, sweet, and spicy episode for you.

But before we dive in, I want to let you know that this is the first part of a two-part finale.

So make sure to stay tuned for the episode's conclusion when we publish the next episode.

Of course, I also want to take the time to say thank you to Emily Mayo for composing our theme song,

to tabletop audio for providing additional ambient music,

and to all the wonderful folks who donate to keep this show running via our Patreon.

You all rock our sucks. Also, you know, I got to say it.

If you enjoy the show, please consider leaving a rating and review in your pod catcher app of choice.

In particular, we really need folks to throw up those stars on Spotify

to make it really easy for new folks to find the show and join our party.

I also want to mention that in the wake of some critical social media site upheaval,

the best and most direct way to get Venture Maiden's news updates and to interact with us directly

is by joining our Discord server. Discord is a lovely forum slash chat room style platform

for connecting with like-minded folks across the world.

And I'm proud to say that our Venture Maiden's Discord server is a truly lovely place

where people can chat not only about the show, but also find friends to game with,

recipes to try, books to read, D&D tips, and so much more.

You can find the link to join our Discord pin to our website and social media sites,

as well as in the podcast show notes for this episode.

Alright, with the announcements all wrapped up,

I'm gonna hit you with that quick recap of what happened last time,

then we'll start the action.

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