Square illustration with a deep purple background and a blue lightning border. At the top of the image it says, “The Adventure Zone” in bright blue serif outline text. Below that is a wooden plaque that says, “ROYALE” is golden serif font. The “O” is a gem. Coming from the top of the plaque are two blue green peacock feathers, each with a purple wizards hat, and a rolled up scroll behind it. Below are two bottles filled with a deep red potion. They have a pink mist emanating from their open necks. Between them is a purple d20 with silver numbers. The 20 side is facing out. In each bottom corner there is one golden key.

The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 17

Episode 17

5th February 2026

Helgrammite, Loraveth, Rictus seek out who they perceive as their biggest threats, coming as a surprise for some of these opponents. But though the trials proclaim only one can survive, some of the wizards are ready to take their fate into their own hands.

Episode notes

Helgrammite, Loraveth, Rictus seek out who they perceive as their biggest threats, coming as a surprise for some of these opponents. But though the trials proclaim only one can survive, some of the wizards are ready to take their fate into their own hands.

Royale Theme: “Wizard Disco” by Louie Zong: https://louiezong.bandcamp.com/album/wizard-disco

Original Music by Griffin McElroy

Additional Music in this Episode: “Pure” by Jahzzar:  http://www.betterwithmusic.com/; “Atmosphere for Documentaries” by Universfield: https://unil.ink/universfield; “Moulds Sun” by 10 Echo: https://10echo.bandcamp.com/;  “When the Wick is Gone” by The Pangolins: https://thepangolins.yolasite.com/; “If You Can’t Be the Sun, Be the Sun” and “The Redemption in Her Arms, the Light at the End of Her Tunnel” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/; “Languid Dawn” by Blear Moon: https://blearmoon.bandcamp.com/; “tribute to eddy” by Jean Toba: https://jeantoba.blogspot.com/; “The Unknown” by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; “A Rainbow in the Sewers” by Jangwa: https://www.petitesmaisons.it/jangwa/; “Haze” by Scott Holmes Music: https://scottholmesmusic.com/;  and “The Fae” by Mark Lingard: https://freemusicarchive.org/music/mark-lingard/.

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In this episode...

Justin McElroy

Justin McElroy

Host
Travis McElroy

Travis McElroy

Host
Griffin McElroy

Griffin McElroy

Host
Clint McElroy

Clint McElroy

Host

About the show

Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy from My Brother, My Brother and Me have recruited their dad Clint for a campaign of high adventure. Join the McElroys as they find their fortune and slay an unconscionable number of… you know, kobolds or whatever in… The Adventure Zone. 

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