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 23

Episode 23

30th April 2026

The Trial of Necromancy, Part II

The zombie horde shambles into the house and the survivors scramble for safety as dawn slowly approaches. But with the situation getting desperate, some of the wizards will be forced to sacrifice more than they ever expected.

Episode notes

The Trial of Necromancy, Part II

The zombie horde shambles into the house and the survivors scramble for safety as dawn slowly approaches. But with the situation getting desperate, some of the wizards will be forced to sacrifice more than they ever expected.

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

Original Music by Griffin McElroy

Additional Music in this Episode: “Fireball” and “Sunny Day” by Jar of Flies: https://jaroffliesofficial.bandcamp.com/; “Skin Writhes Anxious” and “VIII” by ROZKOL: https://rozkol.bandcamp.com/; “Foresight” by Serat: https://blear-moon.com; and “If You Can’t be the Sun, Be the Sun” by Schemawound http://schemawound.com/.

Marsha P. Johnson Institute: https://marshap.org/

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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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