Scenes we'd like to see: Mobile FDR

What if FDR wasn't stricken with polio. 

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Scenes we'd like to see: Laughing Lincoln

 It occurred to me there is no happy photographs of Abraham Lincoln.  This is my remedy for that.  LOL Lincoln.  That's better

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Different Ages of Napoleon Bonaparte

 

15 years

22 years

51 years

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WHAT IF? Ben Solo and Chewbacca

 

In an alternate Star Wars tale, Ben Solo could choose redemption over the dark side, embarking on a galaxy-wide adventure with his uncle and loyal friend, Chewbacca.

Hidden Path D&D Night. Episode 5: Another Dimensional leap

 

The newly acquired hell car vibrated with arcane energy as Praxis, Drogan, and Diajin activated its teleportation spell. In an instant, the world around them blurred and shifted, and they found themselves in a dimension unlike any they had ever seen. The air crackled with an otherworldly energy, and they stood amidst ancient ruins that exuded an eerie aura.

Their attention was drawn to a Dwarf female Cleric named Erica, who lay wounded and terrified amidst the chaos. Strange mechanized crab-like workers scurried around her, posing a threat to her safety. Without hesitation, the adventurers rushed to her aid, quickly grabbing her and pulling her to safety in a nearby room.

Their moment of respite was short-lived as a massive spider emerged from the shadows, its fangs dripping with venomous intent. Drogan's fury ignited, and he charged at the spider, his great axe cutting through the air. Praxis, ever the tactician, cast Tasha's Hideous Laughter on the spider, temporarily diverting its attention from its prey.

Diajin moved with swift precision, his short sword dancing through the air, finding gaps in the spider's armor to exploit. The combined efforts of the three adventurers left the spider weak and disoriented. With a powerful strike, Drogan delivered the final blow, felling the arachnid.

Among the spider's webbing, the heroes discovered a trove of valuable items—a collection of platinum rings, a potion of invisibility, and a magical great axe. Their excitement at the newfound treasures was short-lived as they continued their exploration.

In the next room, they encountered a mechanical cobra, its cold eyes fixated on them with malicious intent. Diajin, always resourceful, unleashed his Burning Hands spell, engulfing the construct in flames and quickly dismantling it.

As they progressed deeper into the ruins, they stumbled upon a massive statue of the nefarious necromancer they had been pursuing. Before they could fully comprehend the sight before them, Drogan was ambushed by a mechanical preying mantis.

Reacting swiftly, Drogan attempted to push the statue onto the attacking construct, only to realize it was a mere illusion. Before they could recover from the surprise, a gigantic construct burst through the wall. From inside, standing amidst the destruction was the very necromancer they sought—a malevolent grin etched on his face.

The ensuing battle was fierce, with the heroes giving their all to confront this formidable foe. However, the necromancer was cunning and powerful, and the tide of the fight seemed to be turning against them. In a last-ditch effort, the necromancer invoked a powerful spell, causing reality to ripple and shift.

With a mocking laugh, he plane-shifted away, leaving the heroes battered but alive. The dust settled, and they took a moment to catch their breath, knowing that their journey was far from over. The necromancer may have escaped for now, but they were determined to follow his trail wherever it led.

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Prototyping Live Music Posters

 

Hidden Path D&D Night. Episode 4: The Abyss

 

Our five adventurers found themselves yanked through the Astral Plane, hurtling into the blistering and sulphurous landscape of "The Abyss." The sudden jolt left them disoriented and vulnerable, surrounded by six towering demons. Goristro, the first to step forward with a prepared speech, stumbled over his words, creating an awkward moment. However, Balor, the mightiest demon among them, intervened and demanded the adventurers bow before Tiamat, the all-powerful ruler of the Abyss. The adventurers, perplexed and defiant, pleaded with Balor, nicknamed Barry, to understand their predicament. They insisted there had been a mistake, and they needed to return to the material plane urgently to halt the enigmatic machine responsible for their forced journey to the Abyss.

The adventurers followed Barry through the twisted and treacherous landscapes of the Abyss.  They arrived at a hellish saloon, its walls adorned with grotesque trophies and the air thick with sulfurous fumes. The group settled around a scarred, table of writhing souls as Barry ordered a round of infernal spirits for everyone. The conversation veered from one bizarre topic to another, from the nature of souls in the Abyss, the best techniques for tormenting lost souls, to Barry's violin adroitness.

Amidst the fiery ambiance, Barry's interest piqued when Diajin mentioned his deal with "The Fiend." With a toothy grin, Barry revealed that he knew of this powerful entity and acknowledged its reputation in the Abyss. He agreed to guide the adventurers to meet "The Fiend," but first, they needed to retrieve a mechanized "Hell Car." Barry explained that the Hell Car was the key to traversing the Abyss quickly and safely, ensuring their escape from this wretched plane. With newfound hope and a tinge of excitement, the adventurers embarked on their next quest, eager to find answers and make their way back home, by stealing the hell car.

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