A World of Stories | Altheya: The Dragon Empire #1

[@HighRollersDnD]

⭐Welcome to Campaign 3 - Altheya: The Dragon Empire! Brand new characters in a brand new custom, homebrew world of stories! Thanks for joining us, you can watch us LIVE on Twitch & KZbin every Sunday at 5pm (UK)! The show also releases on all podcast platforms. Just search HighRollersDND! Supporting us as a YT Member or on Patreon gets you early access to the vods and more! ♥

[@HighRollersDnD]

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[@blonkkiller9113]

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[@sarcasm6669]

Like 69! Nice😂

[@ChessAndDNDNerd]

What I said in my comment: "Hey High Rollers! I stopped watching Aerois at like episode 140 as I started watching 4 years late and it was clear catching up was impossible and I started taking the bus which prevented my mom & from listening to this and Nights of Eveningstar on the way home. "Anyways, I just wanted to say that I love ya'll and am hyped to have another campaign. This time, I'm not starting well over 100 episodes behind lol. "But anyways, I listened to 5 episodes of Eveningstar the day I first had my covid vax, as well as with my mom a lot in the car 2 years ago and it helped me get through life where I had been placed in a" special ed" school I didn't belong at for a year. And you guys have really helped with my depression and made me happier in general. "I hope ya'll keep playing even when you're all old and grey, because I'll still watch and I'm sure many others will. I love you guys, thanks for everything! :)"

[@charlesrogers7393]

Final scene is a Curse of Strahd flashback 🎉

[@MusesWhim]

1:18 New DunDuns 5:00 Kim describes Gruff 13:37 Trott describes Rowan 21:30 Rhi describes Ophelia 29:30 Katie describes Daisy 36:20 Tom describes Xantheus 39:04 Tom messed up his boy 41:50 First roll of the campaign 1:03:02 Trott figures it out 1:04:40 Dwarven lore 1:10:26 The pebble 1:13:20 The shiny one, the big fluffy one, and the strange one 1:18:20 The tall one, the short one, and the pointy one 1:19:09 Soldiers coming 1:29:37 Tom's perception 1:35:21 Break starts (Fan art) 1:38:00 Break ends 1:46:19 Party is interviewed 1:52:28 Sympathetic Ophelia 1:55:17 Suspect descriptions 2:07:08 Rowan volunteers 2:41:59 The party is noisy 2:48:20 Ophelia doesn't want to look, but will observe 2:55:29 Rowan retrieves his sword, Daisy asks questions 3:10:38 Percival helps Ophelia recover from working 3:12:20 End of episode 1: A World of Stories 3:13:10 Shout outs 3:16:11 Mark disappears 3:18:03 Donations 3:45:23 Return of the King

[@lazypaladin]

What do we call the new DunDuns? DooDoos? _Hehe, Doodoos._

[@donald4312]

Thank you!!

[@MusesWhim]

@AGuideToInterestingStuff I play a lawful good paladin. Step into my aura and take +3 to your check to find the time stamp you want. 😉

[@Techstriker1]

What is Trott figuring out? i don't get it either. Edit: It did not come up, I still don't get it.

[@MusesWhim]

He figured out what Percival was.@@Techstriker1

[@hassanamirdeen6790]

I've been following since campaign one but got too busy a few years ago and lost track when I tried to return. High Rollers has a special place in my heart, so I'm hyped to have another campaign to get stuck into.

[@HighRollersDnD]

Welcome back! And thank you for your support

[@MurkyTheSquid]

same boat for me! been following forever, but life happened somewhere in the middle of Aerois and i couldnt find where i left off so stoked to have a new world to join our bri'ish bebes in🥹

[@danielc9312]

Same here, was watching the first campaign years ago and just now rediscovered. Subscribed so I don’t loose it again 🙈

[@HighRollersDnD]

♥ Thank you for joining us on our BRAND NEW Campaign! What do you think of this new world, the new characters, the new story? If you'd like to join us live we stream every Sunday at 5pm (UK) both on KZbin and Twitch. We also release these episodes as podcasts! Just search HighRollersDND and you'll find us! You can also get early access to these episodes by becoming a member or joining us on Patreon! ⭐

[@ariadnestyx1463]

So excited to see what Mark has cooked up this time - his world building is top tier.

[@martinchampion6467]

I love how Marks tone change at the intro instantly captures us and draws us into this world!

[@NerdyPapa]

I have no exposure to High Rollers apart from Mark guesting on Critical Role and the Baldur’s Gate 3 two shot. An hour and half in, I already would die for Rowan

[@TheKing-gn9br]

High rollers is awesome! Campaign 2 is worth a watch for sure

[@Krankidor334]

If you like Chris Trott then definitely check out hat films!

[@JA3dwards]

Where does Mark guest on Critical Role can I ask?

[@corvacks8924]

Critical Role campaign 2 when they are on a job for The Gentleman, where they find the cloven crystal i think

[@mswp87]

Kinda makes me think of drax

[@JaffaArchfiend]

"Did the pebble have a name?" "I... Didn't ask it is name!" You dun gave the himbo an existential crisis xD

[@CthulhuOnCam]

I love the idea of dwarfs turning slowly into a metal over time. That's a great piece of world building and way to make dwarves more special. Well done Mark

[@timeless9534]

3:11:16 Xantheus: "Uh... Gruffudd?" Gruffudd: "... Lord Xantheus." (Ophelia and Percival dancing in the background) Xantheus: "That's a skeleton." Gruffudd: "That appears to be, aye." Had me absolutely rolling.

[@brittanyanderson97]

You all started off strong! It’s only been one episode but I already love all the characters and hyped for what happens next. Can’t wait to see more of this party and what Mark has in store for the rest of the campaign.

[@hank9112]

Something about that interaction with the old lady and Trot has me hooked on this new campaign.

[@keit99]

I feel you, that Was so good

[@ofanichan]

I must say, the lore you've made about dwarves, how they are afflicted and will slowly turn into stone/metal as they age is amazing. It is sad, so fitting for the race and I honestly can't stop thinking about it. I will definitly be stealing that for myself, haha.

[@andronixbegayaf]

Ophelia being described as "pointy" by Gruff is both hilarious and so accurate

[@rowansjet]

One might call it "on point".

[@osh_williams]

You guys started off so strong! I can't believe how much of an impact your characters made in just one session.

[@danih.5675]

I found this channel through the baulders gate one shot video. This is pretty much my first exposure to dnd besides playing bg3 if you count that. I am loving it, i wish i had a group to play with

[@johnwendel702]

Ophelia: *does literally anything* "Oh no I've committed a sin!"

[@andronixbegayaf]

"I need to dance! PERCIVAL!"

[@bridowned]

"The pebble was very sad." Entire cast - "aww!"

[@HerexiaMusic]

I caught this live and it was AMAZING. The character introduction scenes felt straight out of a movie. Big props to Mark and everyone else for absolutely nailing this first episode! I already can't wait for next Sunday

[@spellcrafter23]

Caught this in the middle of the campaign and decided to come back to episode 1 to catch all the character's stories. Watching Tom squirm and already making saving throws before the campaign starts is fantastic. Makes all the Tom and Mark interactions entertaining, almost like Mark enjoys his job just a little too much. 😁

[@RealRizzardofozz]

ok I can't be the only person that is absolutely loving how polar opposites Katies characters are.

[@FawnPoet]

I'm rewatching this series for the second time. Obsessed with the world and the characters. Wonderful. Wonderful.

[@konailyich9556]

Your episode with the bg3 voice actors inspired me to finally play dnd and it's become a regular family game night, thanks

[@Sherman.Richards]

Kim Richards is every Dms dream player. So immersed in her characters😢 amazing cast of players. Kim just stands out to me I can feel her character as if she practices in the mirror 😁

[@aaron_burns951]

Watched it live for the first time in 5 years… it was fantastic =) Got chills from Rhi’s prayer blood for the immortal

[@nickharbour3163]

On my second watch so far.... Been starting Aerois but I'd like to comment on how quality Altheya truly is. Production and chemistry skyrocketed, excited to continue watching this as it comes out.

[@skiddysmith1931]

I love all of the characters soooo much especially Gruff but Rowan stole my heart! Incredible job everyone on all of the work behind the scenes and in front of the camera!

[@Zosia-jl4qu]

My girlfriend was hyping you guys up like ever since i met her and oh my god i can see why. It's a great, immersive world, amazing DM, amazing players. For a few hours i forgot real world exists. Wonderful experience

[@markgibbons4273]

Kims face at Rhi's religious recital is the best

[@Joseph-ky3os]

Hahahaha yup. All of them were great as they just clearly asked themselves "What exactly are we in for?"

[@bubblehubble13]

41:55 The group being like "WHAT IS YOUR CHARACTER?!" to Tom having to roll right away made my night oh my goodness

[@KHitsuga]

The era of the BURGEONING perception is over! Long live the hallucinations!

[@SomniiLinn]

Rowan talking about the pebbles remind of one of my teachers telling his students (on a walk) "Don't kick the rocks, they live here too"... 😂

[@Caligulya]

2:37:18 - 2:39:06 For some reason, this entire interaction feels incredibly wholesome to me. Also, this video is my first introduction to your channel and I must say... I'm positively enthralled ! The worldbuilding is amazing, the DM is amazing, the roleplaying is amazing... I'm amazed.

[@goshnodo]

I don't care for dimension 20 or critical role, high rollers is my favorite channel for d&d.

[@Putrefax]

I am all about lore of a necromancy-assisted utopia, it's my favourite world building element

[@Skylord_F]

I'm getting the vibe that Mark really likes the idea of worlds really being shaken up, its people rebuilding and the knock on effects decades or centuries later and i'm here for it cause it keeps working.

[@danielc9312]

I haven’t listened to one of your games in over 3 years. Just re discovered the channel again. Subscribed this time to not lose track.

[@mariealonso8151]

Fell in love with High Rollers, catching up with the latest campaign now!!

[@Abren_]

High rollers was my first introduction to DnD, way back at the season 1 premiere. Just DM'd my first ever session for 3 friends who have also never played before - thanks and good luck for the new campaign!

[@TheVeggieSalad]

I'd happily be a workerzombie after I died if it meant I could just... chill for my whole life. Sounds perfect.

[@ririkolyana]

Cannot overstate how much this campaign premiere has been saving my mental and giving me something to look forward to. Such a wonderful job by everyone involved, both in front of the cameras and behind the scenes!

[@DerpGnome]

I tried watching campaign 1 a couple of years ago, but with English not being my first language I had a rough time following everything that was said (bad audio probably didn't help a lot either). Very glad I decided to watch this campaign, I was drawn in from the get go!

[@palf-plays7408]

As a priest in the Church of England… that little halfling is far too accurate 😂

[@ParliamentOfOwls309]

I came here from the BG3 Cast Plays DnD-- I flew through all the currently available episodes of this campaign in like a week and I'm back to watch them again from the beginning while I wait for the next one lol

[@williamsweeney2660]

Never before has a group of six strangers felt more like family. You are all gifted and amazing people and players. Mark, thank you for weaving tales that captivate the heart and minds of us all.

[@alantarazona]

I want to keep up with this campaign because I am here DAY ONE

[@L-po8rx]

Likewise! Can't wait!

[@TheTaffy2499]

38 minutes in with that music and Mark's narration.. full body chills... amazing.

[@nathanmitchell2827]

I would LOVE for an animated condensed version of this entire series to be done. I’m obsessed with the story, but it is so tough to commit dozens and dozens of hours

[@storiesbyalan]

This group is so wholesome! I love them!! Can't wait to see more!!!

[@Solidsolo1028]

I stumbled across this after watching some Baldurs Gate 3 content. The intro to this is so well done and really paints a beautiful picture of the world they are in. Superb story telling and the background music just ties it altogether.

[@rob9961]

Hey! I watched and loved the first campaign. I lost touch with it all and the second campaign got away from me, amazing to see how this has grown in that time. So happy to be able to get back on board for campaign three!

[@ericpinard8302]

First glimpse into a d and d campaign except for Stranger Things. What a fascinating and talented group. Thanks for sharing!

[@mattensminger7539]

This is the first video I have ever seen of HighRollers and I must say I am in love. Such great story telling. Tho late to the party Rowan so far is just who I want in my life!! Haha

[@anonymous99632]

This is going to be the first ever DnD campaign i watch. Let's go!

[@ChessAndDNDNerd]

Hey High Rollers! I stopped watching Aerois at like episode 140 as I started watching 4 years late and it was clear catching up was impossible and I started taking the bus which prevented my mom & from listening to this and Nights of Eveningstar on the way home. Anyways, I just wanted to say that I love ya'll and am hyped to have another campaign. This time, I'm not starting well over 100 episodes behind lol. But anyways, I listened to 5 episodes of Eveningstar the day I first had my covid vax, as well as with my mom a lot in the car 2 years ago and it helped me get through life where I had been placed in a" special ed" school I didn't belong at for a year. And you guys have really helped with my depression and made me happier in general. I hope ya'll keep playing even when you're all old and grey, because I'll still watch and I'm sure many others will. I love you guys, thanks for everything! :)

[@williamlovemo8596]

Hi! I'm still not caught up on Aerois, but Im so extremely excited for this next campaign! :D I really hope you guys have as much fun with this one as I've had with Aerois

[@timburbagereads]

Yeah I'm 100 odd episodes behind. Oh well. Lets start a new campaign!

[@keit99]

I'm also far behind aerois. I'll just Start here I guess. 😂

[@trevorschwemmer1730]

Amazing start to a new amazing camp. I just finished Aerios and after my eyes dried I start this one. Been a fan since Nightfall. Love these guys to pieces

[@duolingo0552]

Percival love, best character. I love it when he says “ “

[@lithiumproductions5372]

Wow! This was amazing! Also side note: I love Gruff's accent! It's so great!

[@zachariahnye4953]

I have fallen in love with all of these characters already! Rowan is an absolute gem!!! And Kim Da Iawn on the Welsh accent ❤️ super psyched for this whole campaign 🤩

[@huwjackson8110]

So glad that the new campaign had started, and that I finally got to catch it live 😁🎉

[@annaspringbear]

Starting the new campaign so sad Aerois is over and being like "ah well I guess it'll take a while to build an emotional connection with these characters" and about half an hour in Chris Trott has me weeping about fucking pebbles.

[@jurriaandejongh8677]

Pulled me right in! Very immersive, great job everyone.

[@LucySmith-xv3og]

Rewatching this first the 6th time and I still love it even more Everytime

[@Yognought93]

A fresh dose of the most premium D&D content? Somebody call a doctor, because I e got chills.

[@Arisadventures4937]

I actually just cried for a pebble… dammit Trott you strike again…😭

[@robber5159]

I love the DMs complete ownership of this world, as much as it may have been informed by player characters, beautiful world building. Thank you

[@Lenny-ue8hk]

I can't believe AwkwardDogBoner is back. Nature is healing.

[@IceKyuubi]

I just went on Twitch to look for this episode because during the pandemic, I started downloading the episodes off Twitch instead of from KZbin because they started cutting the in-between break shinanagans and donos so I could continue to listen to them at work offline. Now the Twitch channel needs you to be subbed to view it there so I did that but I can't download uncut episode anymore T---T I hope the High Rollers Crew doesn't cut the donations and funny stuff away again. I can't wait to see where this series goes and explore the world and your characters alongside you guys!!! So glad you guys are back, I missed you!!! :)

[@dragonbornindustries]

I know I missed @highrollers but didn't realise how much!!! I was giddy with excitement throughout!!! thank you guys for coming back with a home run straight outa the gate!

[@cheeseburgerpaladin]

This will be the first campaign I watch from you guys. Can't wait to see what's in store.

[@sheevanevahdunrong1874]

I instantly felt joy after seeing this, I absolutely love the cast and their characters!!

[@Thoemazzzz]

This looks like so much fun to do and be a part of a campaign with a nice group of people in general. Sorry im completly new to D&D personally just recently stumbled on it because of bg3 really.

[@keithkirby7376]

its been amazing watching kims first session and her evolution into an amazing player and roleplayer. big ups to her.

[@jeancrochets]

I've been waiting for a new campaign to jump in to High Rollers, and it was worth the wait. This was brilliant.

[@jeffreysmith7463]

Another new nerd here, from the States - recommended by my son and it did not disappoint. Looking forward to see how this all plays out.

[@ZedCactus]

Great start of Campaign 3! Love the characters and the setting feels very intruiging. I unfortunately missed the stream but I’m gonns try and watch live this Sunday.

[@TownFooger]

I didn’t even make it through the opening credits without crying. So happy you are all back. I wish I could join live every week but being Australian means I've only ever been able to do that a handful of times, so I'm just grateful to be able to join you all here on KZbin ❤ I love all the characters so much already and I can't wait to see how they all develop.

[@ItZoTom]

I’ve only just finished being introduced to everyone’s characters and I’m loving this already! Can’t wait to see where this goes 😁

[@her04life38]

I just need more of this right now! So excited to see the first combat to see how they all fight!

[@EscapeePrisoner]

"You're just looking at us looking at the wall." This feels like something I might say to my supervisor.

[@hmmurdockofids]

I was listening to this at work this morning and was FLOORED at how quickly I could visualize this world and the characters. First episodes are often difficult for me to get into, but not this one. Incredible job!

[@elldarr_9135]

Aight classes speculations, go! My guesses? Gruffudd is Druid or paladin. Ophelia is a cleric or blood hunter (vampire too), Xantheus is warlock or fighter or rogue. Daisy is either rogue or warlock or a hybrid of both (known powerful combo iirc). Rowan is 100% a cool custom bard (fav character so far!). What do you guys think?

[@luka2784]

I pretty much agree, but I think creation bard would also work really well for Rowan. I also could see paladin or sorcerer for Xantheus, we know at the least he has good charisma.

[@doeohdeer]

as a welsh person i am always incredibly happy to see any welsh rep - hearing gruffudd was so delightful

[@matthewthomas7425]

Just started after listening to the COS campaign! So happy you started a new one to save me years of catching up. Already love the Welsh Gruff! Da Iawn!

[@MrZonehawk]

So Ophelia sinned by inspecting a wall? This is a good start!

[@MorganInWonderland]

The Aerois campaign was literally what got me into D&D two years ago, and being here from the beginning for this new campaign is so incredible and exciting! I'm absolutely OBSESSED with Ophelia, she's everything I love and I'm so damn hyped!

[@BDTMack]

Awesome to see this! I could only catch a short part of this first episode live but from what I heard the characters all seem really endearing and fleshed out! Looking forward to watching this new beginning in its full glory!

[@Ornamentmountain]

Never played a game like this but I love the creativity and spontaneity of these guys. So fun and entertaining 😊

[@dianalynmontanez1490]

Great job. I am just beginning to get into D&D. And so glad. I found your channel and listen to your campaign.

[@dadenwenzl573]

Back in high school and middle school, I watched campaign 1 and it got me into DND because I love yogscast I missed campaign 2 because I joined a dnd group the dm was toxic but i found the right group weve been playing together for 2 year but i want to thank you for one of my favorite hobbies.

[@syluar]

I'm so happy I can follow a campain from the begining. Great moment to hop on the Highrollers train!

[@jess_hoot]

Congrats on starting Campaign 3! I'm still only partway through Aerois, but I love all of your work!

[@babymariobrother3793]

New to the channel and Mark is such a good storyteller! Definitely along for the ride now.

[@ShroomRaver]

As of writing this I'm about 30 seconds into Rowan and Daisy meeting and they are delightfully precious and I love them. So excited for this campaign! Loving the character intros, been so hyped for Ep1 :D can't wait to see where the story takes them all!

[@rookieskeleton588]

Already loving this new campaign and the characters. You guys doing great!

[@skyfire_swe8520]

Lucius voice (I cant remember his real name!) in this episode is amazing. I haven't decided if I will stick with High rollers this 3rd campaign, but THE VOICE OF GOD sure is a good argument for staying.

[@SnakeManH155]

I AM SO HYPED FOR THIS CAMPAIGN WOOOOOOOOOO!

[@TimeWellSpent_T]

I wonder if no one ever said anything or if it just never felt necessary. But my god the quality of these episodes would triple if Mark had his own dedicated mic instead of sharing the one picking up the whole room 😔🧡

[@ItZoTom]

I love the mystery at the beginning of campaigns. We don’t know the characters yet, and they don’t know each other! Can’t wait to find out more, especially about our spooky friend 👀