His Hand Was in an Orc for Three Hours!

The Orc Prince Jethreal has been poisoned and is on the brink of death. With his death, war will surely follow. The fate of the realm has fallen onto the enraged hands of Dr. Balrag. He may be the best doctor there is, but his poor bedside manners and unique operating procedures may prove deadly. Will Dr. Balrag rise to the challenge or will his reluctance lead the kingdom into chaos.

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Introduction:

• [00:00:00] Michael: Begins with an intense scene of a surgery on an orc prince to prevent a war.
• Casey introduces the show and the concept of an improvised D&D adventure, emphasizing no prep work, character sheets, or strict adherence to D&D rules.
• Highlights the standalone nature of each episode, making it accessible for new listeners.

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Adventure Setup:

• Dungeon Master (DM): Michael
• Player: Casey, playing Dr. Balrag, an orc battlefield medic with a mix of cleric and barbarian skills.

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Story Summary:

Setting: A high-stakes hospital environment

• Dr. Balrag is performing emergency surgery on the Orc Prince Jethreal, who was attacked and poisoned.
• Challenge: Save the prince to prevent a war between the orcs and the human kingdom.

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Key Scenes:

1. Emergency Surgery:

   • [00:02:22] - Dr. Balrag's hands are deep inside the chest cavity of Orc Prince Jethreal, assisted by an inexperienced halfling janitor named Camwell.
   • [00:07:08] - Balrag sends his rat familiar, Susie, to find Tretch, the hospital's warlock, for blood magic assistance, but Susie fails.
   • [00:11:53] - Balrag decides to continue without Tretch and improvises with Camwell's help.

2. Discovery of Poison:

   • [00:15:24] - Balrag performs surgery, noticing the prince’s blood is dark purple, indicating poisoning.
   • [00:21:04] - Balrag demands Camwell find Tretch, realizing the poison's severity.

3. Confrontation with Tretch:

   • [00:24:34] - Balrag finds Tretch and demands his help despite their animosity.
   • [00:27:27] - Tretch reluctantly agrees, drawn by the potential for professional gain.

4. Journey to the Vault:

   • [00:33:18] - Balrag and Tretch venture to the hospital's secure vault to find the antidote, navigating through traps.
   • [00:36:56] - Tretch uses a shadow cloud to fly them over dangerous tiles, avoiding traps.
   • [00:37:19] - They encounter a gas trap, which Balrag mitigates by shielding Tretch and holding his breath.

5. Securing the Antidote:

   • [00:40:59] - Balrag and Tretch locate the necessary dagger shroom root and return to the operating room.

6. Administering the Antidote:

   • [00:43:03] - Balrag instructs Camwell to assist with the final stages of the surgery.
   • [00:45:17] - Balrag inserts the antidote through the prince's nasal cavity, effectively purging the poison.

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Climax:

• [00:47:50] - Prince Jethreal spews out the poison, and Balrag successfully stabilizes him.
• Resolution: The prince awakens, and Balrag ensures he will live, preventing a war.

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Closing:

• Emotional Resolution: Balrag promotes Camwell to nurse and acknowledges Tretch’s help, albeit begrudgingly.
• Reflection: Hosts reflect on the intense and unpredictable nature of the adventure.
• Call to Action: Encourages listeners to subscribe, share, and comment on the podcast.