MM&D S2 Ironsworn Episode 18: The Scourge of the Mountain

[@MrDowntemp0]

He did it! He really did it! He avoided get freaked out by long haired women for the whole quest!

[@KevinMackie]

You can tell Trevor is Canadian by how his hero defeats the dragon by apologizing to it.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Ok, that’s legit funny.

[@slybootsstan1809]

Best comment I've ever read on KZbin. Hats off to you.

[@ChaoticVampire]

I never would've thought I'd get so attached to a randomly generated Extra but Arn has turned into an awesome character.

[@nigelhobbs5396]

have to agree. From NPC to hero

[@vladtheinhaler146]

He was always a hero.. he just didn't know it.

[@GamingForFun303]

"Oh Arn, what have you done" Is a perfect one liner for this series.

[@imperturbableDreamer]

It's really fitting, I think, that the first time we saw Arn, the encounter was solved by Simon talking his way out of it and now he solves his quest likewise.

[@jdogcisco1]

For 18 Mondays, across 7 months, the pandemic ceased to exist. Thank you for sharing your creativity.

[@micryt.]

I binged both seasons over the last couple of days; It was amazing. I want to talk about themes for a bit in this season. There were quite a few but I want to talk about the main ones, something specific to this story that was not created partially by the system, like honour because taking vows is baked into it. For me, the main theme of this season is home and family, especially the loss of them. I'll focus on home to keep this comment focused and short. Here are examples: 1. The first scene of the story is Arn coming back home and looking for his family which immediately introduced the main themes. 2. The first people he meets are in the wild because they lost their home to a human threat. He helps them regain it which shows the audience that it's possible. 3. Right after that we learn that Arn and his family lost their home because of the impossibly dangerous threat which almost feels impossible to defeat. 4. Another village he comes across is lost along with most of its people by a supernatural threat. This time home is not regained, it was not really possible by this point, but its people found a new one. 5. Hero comes across an elf village that is largely at peace. Elves only lost their home and their families because of the hero's mistake. This is a twist, "hero" wasn't the salvation, he was doom. 6. Village in the wilds is also threatened, by not something that can be easily defeated, it's nature. The solution was not defiance but submission to its oppressor which I find interesting. 7. Minor two steps of the journey. Arn came across two logging camps thus far and both were at peace. Especially the second one was occupied by a happy family. I don't think it ties into the theme heavily, not everything has to, but at least that secluded family occupies my mind a little. 8. Miner camp in the mountains is also in trouble but home here is not a place as much as family is. Miners were about to leave this place anyway but they couldn't because of the captive son. The line between the home and family theme here gets blurry which I think is appropriate before the finale and the conclusion. 9. Even the dragon at the end leaves its home because without family nothing is keeping her there. Taking into account all we've seen so far I think any other ending would not feel as good as this one. 10. The conclusion of Arn's arc is realising that Ironlands is not his home anymore, despite having family and his kin there, as opposed to the dragon. It can be interpreted in several ways. So this is my evidence of family and home as the central themes. I didn't talk about them at length or analysed them because I merely wanted to present them. I think people are more than capable of drawing some conclusions themselves. Only because it was largely improvised I don't think we can't talk about it analytically like with any piece of media. It was cohesive and I loved it.

[@jak6955]

This finale has shown why RPGs are a great hobby to be a part of. The dice always provide surprises you don't expect. And hoo boy, what a twist this final episode had. Thanks for introducing me to Ironsworn Trevor! I look forward to your next adventure.

[@craigwilliams9279]

I'm not ready for this to be over.

[@YannMiollan]

WHAT A FINALE!!! I watching this basically a year later, so I knew something was up but THAT 91!!!! My new favorite number! And the way you narrated/acted it was so brilliant it brought tears to my eyes. Knowing that Arn has now a secret that no one will know... Thank you for this wonderful moment!

[@JevousGaming]

I’m not crying, you’re crying!

[@florianschoppler4001]

Coming from the board game world....I didn’t know I’d like RPGs so much... and I still don’t know wether I like RPGs or just Trevor... this show is just brilliant...!!!

[@elnovato-8165]

Play and you will never forget the emotions, past the first shy sesions, that you will obtain forging your stories, either by yourself or with others...

[@psyfi5428]

Wow :') I had sympathy for the dragon after the reveal with the eggs ... the pain she must have felt. The unsatiatable lust for blood. My heart grew heavy because I know what Arn had to do. And then the ending. Beautiful.

[@bernardgornier1737]

Only one word. Masterpiece.

[@kailaan134]

I've cried at this epilogue... This was a beautiful twist of an ending

[@jamesrpgart6577]

Loved this series since episode 1. It’s definitely an honour to have my tower artwork in the season finale! I’m so happy I could be a small part of it. Can’t wait for season 3 😄

[@aroleplayersjourney9586]

I really hope that we see Arn reunite with his friend Edburt in season 3! On a side note, I'm sure you read this all the time, but you helped me get back into solo roleplaying after a long time away and I would just like to say thank you!

[@cheevocabra]

A blinding light tears apart the darkness of the night sending Arn stumbling through the thicket as he stares up at the otherworldly vessel that slowly lowers to the ground. Fog rolls out of a hatch opening in the side of the preternatural object. "There's one. Take him!" a gravelly inhuman voice utters in a language Arn cannot fathom before a strange blast of concussive light envelops Arn and he slides to the ground, unconscious. Their target secured, the men in metal suits drag Arn into the hatch of their ship and blast off into space. Me, Myself and Die! Season 4: Starforged

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Heh heh... don't hold your breath ;)

[@runestormfly8428]

An amazing conclusion. Heart succeeds where Iron fails, as befits Arn, and makes for a much more just ending than simply killing the dragon. Perhaps in the south Arn will find a hidden dragon egg to look after, so those great creatures might yet be more than memory. Whatever the case, your Ironsworn series helped get me into solo roleplaying, and has continued to serve as an inspiration. I know this will be something I return to watch again, and I hope you can keep making content like this for a long time to come.

[@UmouMais]

Fantastic finale! This season was great and I can't wait for the third. PS: My 1y and 7months son, who does not speak yet, every time the show begins and the music raises up, he comes running fast near the tv and stares at it, paying attention to all the tiny details of the intro. And then when the IronSworn text appears he raises his hands \o/, after that, when you appear on the screen and begin talking, he gives you a big smile! My boy is gonna love your show in the future!!

[@mayanightstar]

it's amazing how tense and worked up Trevor can get from sitting alone in a room with a bunch of books and dice and I hope I can have some solo campaigns of my own that are that exciting

[@LD-gc4qg]

In my opinion season 2 is the best season. I have watched it now a second time. In my perception the rules of Ironsworn have been a wonderful ground for the stories that you - Trevor - have told. Very much appreciated, thanks!

[@lengeschder]

I admit, I got a little misty-eyed from this finale -- what an incredible ending for Arn's quest. That second-to-last roll was BONKERS. Glad he was able to fulfill his vow, and can now move forward with a clean conscience. ("Arn no!" more like "Vestlidi, no!")

[@klawzie]

[Spoilers] In the prologue, the "Arne, what have you done" gave me chills. The moment the overseer in the last episode brought up that the dragon has a reason for following the family, I started to have instant sympathy for her and the discovery of the eggs was tragic. When 91 hit, I was choked up. When she accepted Arne's truce, I cried. I would have been more accepting of Arne's death than hers (and I like Arne!) so I was so genuinely relieved she had a happier ending than originally foreseen! (And I'll fanon that she found more of her kind in another, safer land.) Thank you for another wonderful, powerful season!

[@vaultscribe4501]

That was so awesome! Whole story! The fights. The emergent transformation. The classical tale of recovering honor-with a sneaky recovery of an ancestral mistake?! So great! Tingles man. Tingles.

[@Mad3bunny]

Somewhere Simon would be totally proud of Arn. XD

[@theyoungmarshjones]

Trevor, you made a grown man cry several times on this journey. The least I could do is buy some merch or join the Patreon. Can't wait to listen to Season 1 and Season 3. Hope your inspiration keeps blooming! You are a true artist

[@brads2041]

I'm just blown away by the finale. Wow, what a story. The rolls. The story. That post-credits scene!!! Such a great ending with the sunrise in contrast to how dark the story is and the land. So great. Thank you for all the work you put into this,

[@youtube-critic]

Wow, what an amazing second season. Trevor, your story telling and role playing is unbelievable. It's so cool to have watched all this evolve from the humble beginnings of Simon trying to rescue his half orc friend from being executed. I so hope that Arn goes back to Simon and Edbert. I so hope to see another rule set explored. Thank you Trevor 😊

[@Mr_Crumbly]

Just as well the Elven tower was already broken when Arn got there - saved him a bit of time! Splendid work as always Trevor. Very much looking forward to whatever you do next.

[@StepBackHistory]

Roar of acceptance

[@nalumtei5349]

What a magnificent show this is! There were moments in which I was scared and in tension. What an ending, what a start of an episode, what a 91!

[@jz8417]

Greetings from Moscow, Trevor! What an amazing production you've made for the RPG community. I find your show very special, because it creates tension in a way that scripted television (and, to a certain extent, GM-guided tabletop play) cannot. For when playing solo, nobody has any idea what is going to happen next. Your series taught me how to play Ironsworn and provided much inspiration for effective solo RPGing. The storytelling and production value, as others have noted, are exemplary. That you can take a few dice, miniatures and set pieces and turn them into a compelling world of gritty drama is really incredible. Thank you for this series, I and many others eagerly await all that you have in store for the future of this channel.

[@derekwarr8567]

I'll admit, I got a little teary eyed at the ending

[@rontalkstabletop]

31:46 leads to perhaps the greatest moment in this season, or even the whole series: 32:41.

[@HapticTraveler]

Being an actor (voice or otherwise) is a skill, being a storyteller is a skill, being a GM is a skill. I can appreciate all the skills you bring to the table (so to speak). But the real magic, the real gift is how you weave all these skills together into something entirely unique, and utterly satisfying. Thank you for sharing! I’mma go watch season 3 now! 😃

[@w33v1]

I am both excited for the finale and concerned for Arn's safety. Can't wait!

[@zindayn]

I'm completely blown away by that ending. NEVER would i have expected Arn to be able to do that. fantastic finale i'm in shock and i love it.

[@shaunb8294]

It took me two weeks too long to make the time to watch this. And now that I have, I've been sitting here for the past half hour in dumbfounded silence. That moment when the camera zoomed in on the dice (you know that moment), I swear I was right there at the table, laughing like a giddy kid and celebrating the moment. Thank you, Mr. Duvall. I can't wait for season 3!

[@RoyBlumenthal]

Oooooooooooooooo! Good pun! "Vot elf have you been hiding all this time, ancestor?" (~7.20)

[@harringtonmartin]

As the town celebrated into the night, the sound of massive wings flapping in the dark sky grew louder. "Shit," Arn whispered to himself.

[@barbequejack970]

That climactic end between Thalgolos and Arn...magnificent. So happy to have found this channel and watched the whole series!

[@chopstyx141]

Wait, on my first watch I missed the last 15 secs. I cant wait to see how the husk ties back into a future season.

[@ob500able]

I can't believe I stumbled on this channel looking for a guide to playing Ironsworn! I've been completely hooked throughout. I can't tell you how much this adventure meant to me - its been a really tough year and knowing I've had this story to come back to each episode has made more difference than you could ever know in getting me through hard patches. Thank you so much Trevor for all your storytelling and acting talent! Now I'm going to have to catch up on Season 1 and venture into Season 3 (and ponder how my own Ironsworn story could ever live up to this one!!)

[@JRF2k]

I know I am little late to the party, but I just started solo RPGs and this channel was suggested to me. Since I picked Ironsworn to learn, it was suggested I watch this season. I am absolutely speechless! This was tremendous! I am totally surprised at the story told over these 18 episodes. It was wonderful! So much so that now I feel there will be an empty spot in my mornings where I would watch these. I am sharing this playlist with everyone I know and will be bothersome until they at least watch a couple videos. This was so good it is worthy of repeated watchings! Just, wow! Thank you, Trevor!

[@jacksondillard8363]

This was so good it honestly deserves a novel of it's own. I was so thoroughly invested in this journey everytime you rolled well I yelled in excitement with you and when you rolled bad I was biting my nails. You're clearly a very skilled story teller and by the end I was left wanting more. I always find it really hard to watch tabletop games as it can get dry quickly I NEVER felt that way with this series. Seriously man hats off to you, your work deserves all of the accolades. I plan on starting my tale of weal and woe tonight.

[@keaganwheeler-mccann8565]

Thank you so much Trevor Devall. You have introduced me to a new beauty in this world. I will begin adding my own.

[@Yogitus]

A great story. That roll is exactly why I love RPGs. Great season.

[@RedBlockss]

My man quite literally talked a dragon into forgiveness. Living legend right here!

[@FelizioDC]

I watched the finale while holding my baby daughter sleeping, which made it much easier to pull myself together. Honestly the tears in my eyes were just the tip of the iceberg. What a hell of ride. Thanks for this amazing, touching and rumbling second season! And chapeau to that masterly storytelling!!! :)

[@wanderdragon1075]

I never would have imagined when Arne was first introduced that he would gp from random antagonist bounty Hunter to hero confronting a legendary dragon across the sea… then ending its reign of terror by talking to it. This was amazing

[@Washek212]

What an incredible journey, when you rolled 91, that was a moment I had tears In my eyes :) Thank you for that. Please don't stop, wish you all the best.

[@arkanshamano7564]

Hi Trevor, only one word: great! Great player, great story, great ideas, great finale, great, great and great! I know that I arrive very late, but... great, great, great!

[@michaelthomsen6810]

I'm literally in tears right now. Awesome ending for season 2. Looking forward to season 3, whenever that begins.

[@DemonDarrel]

Long story short as possible… Prof. DM reviews The Broken Empire kickstarter->Lightly research TBE then pledge to the kickstarter campaign->Begin season one… I’m late to this party, but am super happy for the invitation and that I finally showed up! Amazing across the board!

[@JarethDuLac]

32:48 Are you kidding me. 😳😂 This series has had it all, but this is quite possibly the best moment. A fitting ending to an excellent series. 👍

[@NightRyderI]

I’ve just found your channel in the past week. Already finished season 2. Your storytelling ability despite the randomness of the dice makes this absolutely amazing. I was so tied to Simon and the gang and wasn’t expecting to be as attached to Arn.

[@bluejclay]

91

[@SagaxCorvinus]

[Pre-premiere] I never thought I would be excited to skip a weekend, but here I am. :)

[@suchodolskibartosz]

I have just caught up with this. Hell of a ride! I've started from season 2, because I wanted to see some actual gameplay from Ironsworn before I start my own campaign. Trevor, you've inspired me to hell and back and I enjoy my sessions a lot better having examples how to creatively interpret oracles, weak hits and misses. I still have some stuff to catch up with season 1 and 3 and now season 4 is currently in progress - I am excited that despite being late on the party, it is still on! I hope you will produce such great stuff as long as possible and you never will lose any fun of it!

[@tymoteuszdziedzic3370]

That was just epic. And this 91 roll... Holy crap, pure awesomness. Great ending... But I want more!

[@ACDieppa]

It's been two weeks since I listened to this episode and I realized we've gone that long without another episode. I'm here to comment how much I miss it 😕 😔 Trevor come back! There was something and I just can't live without!

[@Pyolis]

Wow. That was absolutely epic as well. Now I get the "91". Thank you again Trevor for another great season. Looking forward to #3.

[@dv6000islame]

This. Is. Amazing. What a ride! Your storytelling is on point, my friend. You are a master bard! Well done! Story telling is more than just telling a tale but it's about about evoking emotion, and you have certainly done that with your phenomenal acting. I'm not ashamed to say I got a smidge misty-eyed at such an awesome and unexpected ending! (As I started with season 2. I shall go and watch Season 1 to uncover the mystery behind long-hair paranoia. :) I can't wait!)

[@Rich_H_1972]

There were some brilliant bits to this (and all the way through the series) but what a fantastic bitter-sweet ending this was, in keeping with the themes of loss, when Arn realised that this land was not his home and decided that he needed to leave again. That felt wonderfully Tolkienesque. Loved it.

[@jjballer3]

I have seen (very few) comments saying that the compel was anticlimactic/didn’t make sense, but I disagree and want to put my two cents in. I think it’s entirely plausible that when a motivation is completely based on vengeance, spiteful soul-corrupting vengeance, that it can be dismantled just as easily as it was built. Arn forced Thaugalos to confront the fact that the man who hurt her, the man that murdered her unborn children, was dead and gone. His purpose, his will, and even his abuse no longer existed. She attempted to gain vengeful retribution, to deal him the same pain he did to her by hunting and murdering his descendants - but through listening to Arn she realized it was all for naught. Killing his grandchildren wouldn’t hurt him, because he is dead. He isn’t capable of being hurt anymore. This epiphany pulls the rug out from under her core motivation. Without vengeance, what does she have left? Broken egg shells, painful memories, and wounds. She finally realized that killing Arn and the people of Wolfstone not only wouldn’t fix anything, but would gain her nothing but the constant vengeance of the Ironlanders and Elves. This was an excellent and fitting end, Trevor. It is amazing how your mind works with the dice. Thank you for this excellent story, and for introducing me to Ironsworn.

[@thebowedacious]

Wow. What a fantastic tale and showcase of Ironsworn. I laughed at Arne, cried at the deaths of the dragons children, and am immensely grateful for you and your craft Trevor!

[@donc7664]

When u get ready to play Skyrim for the first time, but you find episode 1....

[@donc7664]

I am a truck driver of sorts and that adventure helped me through two days of work. I can't tell you how much I appreciate a narrative that had me so caught up in the emotion. Absolutely epic! Look fwd to exploring your channel more.

[@passthegrits]

Amazing... That was actually a perfect ending. It's almost as if the dice know what they are doing...

[@fredericjaquet3729]

This season ending gave me shivers ! Trevor, you are such a wonderful storyteller !

[@Gudini189]

I was screaming with joy at that roll and i was crying at the end... I need to watch 1-st and then 3-rd season. Thank you, Trevor. That was... Truly amazing.

[@N1GHT_H0UND]

What a beautiful conclusion. Absolutely perfect.

[@heresbrownbear]

Trevor, Please, Please, Please turn this series into a movie or show (animated or otherwise). This was epic! Great work sir.

[@_milensky]

That is a great piece of storytelling. Of course, this goes for the whole season. However, the thing I like the most is that you are always trying to explorie the character's motivations and drives. This makes all characters extremely believable and human, even the dragon! Thank you for that! =)

[@tiantuatara]

Rewatched the season. This is the best episode ever.

[@Shishnut]

What a season! What an ending!!!! I have finished watching the whole series now and... blown away. I liked Arne from the get-go, but indeed who'd've thought it would get to this point. I also love how the production for the whole thing just got better. One of the things I love about this is not just the random elements. It's how you just accept these absurdly dangerous quests using unforgiving RPG systems, then use every opportunity to make the situations worse, and STILL manage to get these endings! That 91 was legendary. I'll never forget this. My fiancée and I have ordered some printed materials for Ironsworn and will start playing co-op in the near future thanks to this. But, until then, it's season three for us! I can't wait to be up-to-date with your content! I would love to get a d6 level on Patreon, but I live in Brazil and the exchange rate just sucks. So I got the d4 level for now until I can try to afford a d6 level. Until then I'm liking all the videos and commenting when I can (and forcing my friends to become fans, haha)

[@CorvusNumber6]

That roll. Wow! Great finale, thoroughly enjoyable - many thanks for all your hard work Trevor! Dave.

[@larrymerithew7518]

Sir, this was a season worthy of any number of accolades. When that dice roll came up, I fought to avoid being overcome by feels. Douglas Adams claimed the answer was "42", but you proved beyond doubt that the true answer to life, the universe and everything is "91". A brief respite, then on to binge watching season 3.

[@MeMyselfandDieRPG]

Thanks Larry :)

[@mavfan21]

I hope to see you do a party next time around. I like the idea of Arn and Simon getting the band back together. Thanks for sharing your adventures, it inspires and helps me as a solo enthusiast.

[@winterconstellations]

Aaaawwwwww oh my goodness what an amazing ending to an amazing season!! Who would have thought when Arn appeared that he would become such a beloved, honorable character. I binged this after season 1 and had a wonderful time doing so, thanks for giving me something wonderful to listen to while I knitted a blanket for my friend!

[@SerpC]

Absolutely epic. What a great end to the season. Thanks for such a good show - and so well produced, too! It's truly an inspiration for other solo roleplayers.

[@chrisstokoe3169]

Man I nearly cried at the end

[@OldUncleMojo]

Bravo! Bravo!! (Standing ovation)

[@chopstyx141]

TREVOR, this has been such a pleasure. I'm catching up to the current season which will be bittersweet when I do and cant binge it anymore but it's been an honor to be apart of this.

[@nigelhobbs5396]

Just three Words.... THANK YOU Trevor

[@SentientSoup]

What a fantastic tale! Thank you for both the entertainment and the inspiration!

[@DIngointheface]

That was amazing. Thank you Trevor for taking us on this ride with you. That Arn, a random rolled up by the whims of fate, has come to have is very own season and progressed from a lone mercenary to a folk hero, is testament to your imagination and craft. I won't forget this story any time soon.

[@andyslack4728]

A great finale to a great season. I love this channel; good games well explained, entertaining stories, episodes short enough to watch in one sitting, and a presenter who is clearly having way too much fun doing it!

[@Phenixfox75]

Epic finish. Glad to see that killing in not always the go-to solution handling the enemy. Excellent storytelling, gaming and ... well everything about season 2 :)

[@jameslondelmccullough344]

Sir Trevor, again I feel this deserves a standing ovation without a doubt; just brilliant! Can't wait for season 3!

[@nettaros9432]

Amazing finale!. I loved the journey, and that 91 was crazy. I will be waiting for next season because there is nothing like this!

[@RaphaelS4567]

What a finale! This whole season had me on the edge of my seat, loved it!

[@simontodd9631]

Brilliant storytelling. You're an incredible ambassador for the hobby, Trevor. Looking forward to more in the future, well done on a great job

[@LeoCESS]

Wow.... great ending!!!! AMAZING!!!!

[@shawnwolf5961]

Wow, such an emotional moment between the dragon and Arn. Part of me was hoping the dragon would speak her first and last words to him; but no. She silently departed. And I think it was better that way. I was hoping that, if Arn survived, he would go back South--and sure enough, you did that! And that last emotional conversation with his sister. So much awesomeness at this ending. So much amazing acting, and WOW. I loved it, just as much, if not more, than season 1. Arn came a long way from being that extra bounty hunter. I wonder if Simon would even recognize his old friend after all Arn has been through! Also, after coming face to face with a DRAGON, would Arn retain his irrational phobia of long-haired women? Or does his valiant fight with a pissed off avatar of death itself, allow him to overcome that? Can't wait to see season 3!!!

[@akoravids]

What an absolutely glorious finale. Ninety one indeed. Your performance at the end was top shelf. Thank you Trevor.

[@rolanejo8512]

32:48 and I dropped my beer...

[@PauwVos]

Bravo! Took me a while to catch up but, even so, the story and your telling of it still blew me away. Thank you!

[@discoriented6235]

A semblance of justification for being responsible for the elven genocide was the only way to avoid an insurmountable regret and mental burden for the rest of Arn's life.

[@trelarasleontas3531]

This is the first time I finished any series of ttrpg. I was lucky to search for "ironsworn solo tutorial" and find your channel. This is exactly what I was looking for. I really hope you will keep making more of solo plays. Now I have 2 more seasons to watch!