The party goes to the glacier elf Academy to learn about climate science. Angelica has given up on diplomacy. Nyx wants people to look at her. Bob becomes ‘Globothiathan.’ Hugo is back in his favored terrain.   | NPC Names: Q’aviiren |

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Treasure of the Icevaults, Part 9 - D&D (Drills & Dissertations)

The party (well, half the party) meets with the glacier elf Frostspeaker. Angelica muses in the wind. Nyx is diplomatic. Hugo speaks to a new animal. Bob is skeptical of this whole “plan.”   Bonus Episode-within-an-Episode: “What’s Fei Eating?”   | NPC Names: Bald Craig, Gelvar, Frostspeaker Selu’al, Rimepaw the Snow Leopard, Larfin |   | Place Names: Eitra-fyr-Ystr’ma, Polynya |

Treasure of the Icevaults, Part 8 - The Winter Palace

The party arrives at last in the land of the glacier elves. Angelica is upset about the smell. Hugo is challenged to a game of dragon chess. Nyx speaks to a barman with a rich backstory. Bob has a soak.   | NPC Names: Captain Turonde Drakebane, Kelon Floewatcher, Tepa, Old Man Hagen |   | Place Names: Polynya, Eitra-fyr-Ystr’ma |

Treasure of the Icevaults, Part 7 - Hot Springs and Icy Stairs

The party must save a penguin (and a half elf) from a fearsome abominable sea yeti. Angelica sneaks unsuccessfully. Nyx tastes yeti. Bob learns how Concentration works. Hugo almost gets Steven-ed.

Treasure of the Icevaults, Part 6 - An Un-hoppy Battle

The party sets off to rescue their kidnapped guide. Hugo uses a new ranger ability. Angelica is good at climbing ice. Nyx goes scouting. Bob makes a scarf.

Treasure of the Icevaults, Part 5 - Go with the Floe

The party must defend the ship from attacking sea yetis. Nyx and Bob bust out some powerful new spells. Angelica goes for a swim. Hugo gets tossed.

Treasure of the Icevaults, Part 4 - Sea Yeti Surprise

The party sails north towards the city of the glacier elves. Hugo talks to a new animal. Bob casually mentions his death. Nyx wants to take advantage of someone’s gambling problem. Angelica practices with her new hammer.   NPC Names: Captain Turonde Drakebane, Kelon Floewatcher, Tepa   Place Names: Eitra-fyr-Ystr’ma

Treasure of the Icevaults, Part 3 - 'P' as in 'Penguin'

The party visits the Tipping Tankard Inn. Angelica challenges everyone to a game of chance. Nyx takes bets. Hugo does his best not to lie to a priest. Bob guesses the right password.

Treasure of the Icevaults, Part 2 - The Elemental Vestiges Initiative

The party returns to Alharbron, but finds it a little different. Bob makes a new friend. Nyx gains some local knowledge. Angelica doesn’t know how much a great sword costs. Hugo thinks of a clever engraving.

Treasure of the Icevaults, Part 1 - “A Friend is Just an Enemy You Haven’t Betrayed Yet”

The party has to keep their end of the bargain. Bob wonders if there will be consequences for what they’ve done. Nyx uses a spooky voice. Hugo talks to a pigeon again. Angelica is loud drunk.

In the Darkness, Part 10 - The Shadowy Figure

The party returns to the land of the living. Bob kinda liked Gorthmar. Nyx becomes paranoid. Angelica wants to give a speech. Hugo is rude to the innkeeper.

In the Darkness, Part 9 - The Funeral of Vistra Battlehammer

The party makes a hard(?) choice. Nyx is back! Bob puts his jeweler’s tools to work. Hugo just wanted to keep his options open. Angelica doesn’t feel personally responsible.

In the Darkness, Part 8 - A Deal with the Darkness

The party faces off against one of the ancient servants of the Darkness. Hugo throws daggers. Angelica needs to see a therapist. Bob misty steps, like a goon. Vistra gets to fight Carzana one-on-one.

In the Darkness, Part 7 - Bringing Barbarians to a Caster Fight

The party puts their escape “plan” in motion. Vistra has a solo fight. Bob explains things poorly. Angelica tries to make a deal. Hugo suggests becoming independent contractors.

In the Darkness, Part 6 - A Meeting with the Warden

The party discusses how much they all weigh. Vistra’s ability scores are getting low. Bob consults his Keen Mind. Angelica reunites with her ex. Hugo has an appointment.

In the Darkness, Part 5 - Plans and Prisoners

How The Quest Was Won is an actual play tabletop role-playing game podcast. It features a group of friends playing different RPG's. The current campaign is using the Dungeons & Dragons 5e rules. Four out of five dentists agree that it is weird to ask your dentist to review your RPG podcast.

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