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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

We are delighted to announce that The Fourth Age has been officially selected for this year's Apulia Web Fest! Thank you to our audience for your continued support, to the folks over at Apulia Web Fest, and to @tabletopartsfund.org for making this journey possible. We are endlessly grateful.

Two pairs of feet - one leaping barefoot under a cascading purple dress and white apron, and the other heavily armoured, with a long green cloak around their ankles - making their way over a hill.

Below them is a set of white laurels with the words "Official Selection: Apulia Web Fest 2025."

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

WE ARE LIVE WITH OUR FINALE! With the return of a familiar friend, the fellowship are met once more. But the roots of The Dark Tree are spreading. And they threaten to undo all that has been built in this new age of peace. War looms... twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject The Fourth Age concludes.

Two figures stand together against a sandstorm in the desert.

- A hobbit with delicate, pale features and wavy brown hair tied up with butterfly-shaped bows. She wears a flowing purple dress, with white frills and an apron, a brown backpack slung over her shoulder.
- A tall and handsome Elf with warm-toned, fair skin. He has deep black, straight hair that cascades down his back in a gentle wave, tied back with braids. He has monolid, warm amber eyes. He wears smart, finely made elven robes and leather armour in shades of sea blues and greens. A bow is slung over his shoulder, and in his hand he carries a golden astrolabe.

In front of them are the words “The Fourth Age: Book Two” and “Chapter Ten: Call To The West.”

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE! In the deserts of Rhûn, Iairen has been reunited with his father once more. But of what assistance can the last of the Blue Wizards be to this fellowship? And where has he been all of these years...? twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject The Fourth Age continues.

An elf with beautiful dark features and long white braids, wearing a hooded auburn cloak over dark leather armour. Around her neck, she wears a simple necklace in which there is a small glass vial containing a single leaf, which hangs just above her bare, toned abdomen. An Elven sword hangs from her waist, as she stands against the windy, bone-strewn dunes of a desert. And over her shoulder, a shadowy ghost, both hooded and masked, fades into the desert winds.

In front of them are the words “The Fourth Age: Book Two” and “Chapter Nine: The Dark Desert.”

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Our very own @jwcartwright.bsky.social will be featured on @criticalrole.bsky.social tonight, as he GMs the first episode of their latest series: Thresher! MORE INFO HERE: critrole.com/programming-schedule-week-of-april-21st-2025/ Grab your snorkel and your flashlight. The ocean depths await...

Jasper William Cartwright (light brown features, short black beard and hair, dark brown eyes, wearing a white shirt & waistcoat) poses against a darkened backdrop, red and purple light surrounding him.

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE! Arriving in the temple-city of Tset-Habaor, the fellowship have come to Queen Meht in search of answers. But with Iairen's past coming to light, what dangers lurk within the shadows...? www.twitch.tv/woundedwarriorproject The Fourth Age continues.

Two figures stand together against ruins in the desert.

- A woman with tanned features, a stern jawline and long black braided hair, intertwined with golden scales. She carries a large gleaming sword and a heavy shield displaying two stylised dragons. She wears brown leather armour and steel pauldrons with fur lining, while a heavy green cloak drapes from her shoulders, and a pan flute hangs from her belt on red thread. She stands against a mountainous backdrop, as a pink sun sets behind her in the distance.
- A tall and handsome Elf with warm-toned, fair skin. He has deep black, straight hair that cascades down his back in a gentle wave, tied back with braids. He has monolid, warm amber eyes. He wears smart, finely made elven robes and leather armour in shades of sea blues and greens. A bow is slung over his shoulder, and in his hand he carries a golden astrolabe.

In front of them are the words “The Fourth Age: Book Two” and “Chapter Eight: Mist and Twilight, Cloud and Shade.”

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Only three chapters left until the conclusion of Book Two! Will Aerlind feel the call? What is the secret to Chicory's stone? Can Eona find her strength? Is Iairen's father still alive? And what of Mistiel's scars? Answers await these next three weeks. Will you be there...? Tuesdays, 12pm PT.

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

"Fly! This is a foe beyond any of you." Unfortunately this is true. And the foe in question is flight delays. One of our fellowship is in the air, meaning that we won't be returning to Middle-earth today. However, we will be back next week! Dates for our rescheduled episodes to be confirmed soon!

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE! As Mistiel embarks on her own journey of discovery and healing, in Milfalas the fellowship prepare for their journey across the sea. Rhûn beckons. But are they prepared for what awaits them...? www.twitch.tv/woundedwarri... The Fourth Age continues.

Two figures stand side by side. A hobbit with delicate, pale features and wavy brown hair tied up with butterfly-shaped bows. She wears a flowing purple dress, with white frills and an apron, a brown backpack slung over her shoulder.

And next to her, a human with handsome, dark features, his face framed with long brown hair with a soft kink to it, his kind eyes looking out: one hazel, one blue. He wears a green robe with gold trim over a simple brown ensemble, with an orange scarf around his shoulders and a bow slung over his shoulders.

The two stand aboard a ship that crosses the sea. Above them are the words “The Fourth Age: Book Two” and next to them “Chapter Seven: Into The East.”

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

WE ARE LIVE WITH THE FOURTH AGE! As the fellowship continue to traverse unfamiliar lands, the losses they have sustained will be eclipsed by the absence of one of their own. But they are not without allies. From the north, another arrives... twitch.tv/woundedwarri... The Fourth Age continues.

A tall and handsome Elf with warm-toned, fair skin. He has deep black, straight hair that cascades down his back in a gentle wave, tied back with braids. He has monolid, warm amber eyes. He wears smart, finely made elven robes and leather armour in shades of sea blues and greens. A bow is slung over his shoulder, and in his hand he carries a golden astrolabe. He stands against a wide open horizon of blue sea and sky.

In front of him are the words “The Fourth Age: Book Two” and “Chapter Six: The Sea of Stars.”

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Joining our cast and reprising his award-winning role from @happyjacksrpg.bsky.social's The Unsung Tales, @estelofimladris.bsky.social has built a reputation as an emotive, brilliant player, with beautiful performances as Xainan on @transplanarrpg.bsky.social and the Architect on @tendervicious.com.

Cai K (mixed-Japanese/European American individual, with chin-length dark brown and blonde hair, wearing a dark waistcoat over a white button-down shirt) looking out into the camera as they adjust the red and yellow tie around their neck.

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Hailing from Mithlond, Aerlind (@estelofimladris.bsky.social) has led a life like few of his kin. And as the age of Elves comes to an end and his people leave these shores, the time has come for him to learn more of Middle-earth, this world he has served for so long. But certain scars yet linger...

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

The unseen producer behind WWP's Stream to Serve actual plays - including @edenfalls.bsky.social - Twitch Ambassador @seum.bsky.social has served as a host of Orlando’s premiere gaming convention @gcxevent.bsky.social, and has been featured on KOllOK, and @captainrobear.com's Stormforge as Loluphia.

Sam (pale freckled features, long wavy brown hair, light eyes, wearing a blue shirt with a white, flowery dress), leaning against a tree within a field of flowers, holding a blue chicory flower.

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

Chicory Taproot (@seum.bsky.social) is a long way from the Shire. Her staff is broken. Her hope dwindling. And in her dreams she sees a looming tidal wave of shadow... She knows not what dangers lurk in Rhûn. But she has vowed to protect her friends. And it is a promise she will keep until the end.

A hobbit with delicate, pale features and wavy brown hair tied up with butterfly-shaped bows. She wears a flowing purple dress, with white frills and an apron, a brown backpack slung over her shoulder. In her apron is a bunch of blue chicory flowers, and in her hand she holds a staff, at the end of which hangs a large flower, in the centre of which sits a large pearlescent stone. She stands by a babbling brook, in the midst of a forest awash with sunset hues of pink and purple.

In front of her are the words “The Fourth Age: Book Two” and “Sam Seum is Chicory Taproot.”

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Jack of all Trades and "master of like three of them," @critbard.tv's impact on the RPG space is immeasurable, known for their appearances in @beadleandgrimms.com's Faster, Purple Worm! Kill Kill! and @gameratergirl.bsky.social's Realmwalkers, along with creating songs for @criticalrole.bsky.social!

Omega Jones (dark features, dark eyes, short black hair) stood against a purple backdrop and adjusting a silver crown on their head.

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

As the fellowship travel to Rhûn, seeking answers about The Dark Tree, for Iairen (@critbard.tv) this quest means something else entirely. For in this land lies the secret of his parents, and the key to a power that has been building inside him. Will he rise to meet it? Or fall before the last...?

A human with handsome, dark features, his face framed with long brown hair with a soft kink to it, his kind eyes looking out: one hazel, one blue. He wears a green robe with gold trim over a simple brown ensemble, with an orange scarf around his shoulders and a bow slung over his shoulders. Various satchels hang from his waist, as does a single wooden hummingbird. He stands against a sandy desert, as orange dust swirls about him.

In front of him are the words “The Fourth Age: Book Two” and “Omega Jones is Iairen.”

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

A trailblazer within the roleplay world - to say nothing of their presence in the Magic community - in addition to designing games such as Relic and Total Competition Island, @blackgirlmage.bsky.social's prowess as a GM and as a player can be seen on Strix University and Beyond The Brook.

Lexi (dark brown skin, dark brown eyes, long black and grey hair, denim shirt and brown coat) stood outside on a snowy day, laughing and looking off into the distance.

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

With the help of her fellowship, Mistiel (@blackgirlmage.bsky.social) has laid to rest the memory of her brother, his soul twisted by the Enemy. But grief is seldom so simple. Ghosts yet haunt her. And before she can banish them, uncomfortable truths must be faced. About Fara, and The Dark Tree...

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

A prolific performer & producer, @jwcartwright.bsky.social's contribution to the industry is incalculable. CEO of @12sidedstudios.bsky.social and co-founder of the award-winning @3blackhalflings.bsky.social, Jasper can also be seen over on Rotating Heroes and @dimension20.bsky.social's Burrow's End!

Jasper (light brown features, short black beard and hair, dark brown eyes, wearing a black shirt, with a jagged white stripe over his left eye) grinning eagerly, sat within the polyhedral surroundings of the Dimension 20 dome.

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Theodas (@jwcartwright.bsky.social) has spent so much of his long life chasing the shadows of Middle-earth. And he has done so alone. Until now. His time with the fellowship has changed him. Now, he searches for something new: hope. For there is light in this world. He has seen it in his friends.

A muscular elf with strong dark features and stern green eyes, his face framed by a thick, greying beard. Over one shoulder, he wears a grey cloak, and his large exposed arms are crossed over a dull golden chestpiece of interlocking bands. Satchels and a sword hang from his waist, as the sun sets in the distance, bathing him in orange light against a deep and fiery sky.

In front of him are the words “The Fourth Age: Book Two” and “Jasper William Cartwright is Theodas.”

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Host of riotous PvP show @d20deathmatch.bsky.social, @thegamehers.bsky.social award-winner, Amelia in WWP's Electric State series @edenfalls.bsky.social, and a Dungeon Master for Dream Hack, Bec is a monumental voice within the space, and reprises her award-winning performance as Eona for Book Two!

Bec Godsey (olive skin, brown eyes, long blue hair, sleeveless black top) smiling at the camera, as she stands silhouetted against a bright orange circle.

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Though a new road begins, familiar footsteps walk upon it... Eona (@causticphoenix.bsky.social) has given up everything. Her title. Her people. Even her shield. Placing her faith now in this fellowship she holds so dear, the time has finally come to learn: what is her life beyond that of a captain?

A woman with tanned features, a stern jawline and long black braided hair, intertwined with golden scales. She carries a large gleaming sword and a heavy shield displaying two stylised dragons. She wears brown leather armour and steel pauldrons with fur lining, while a heavy green cloak drapes from her shoulders, and a pan flute hangs from her belt on red thread. She stands against a mountainous backdrop, as a pink sun sets behind her in the distance.

In front of her are the words “The Fourth Age: Book Two” and “Bec Godsey is Eona.”

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

The Fourth Age returns next week! After the cataclysmic events of Book One, the fellowship make their way eastwards through the lands of Rhûn in search of answers. But the roots of The Dark Tree are spreading, and run deeper than they can imagine... Book Two continues on April 1st, 12pm PT!

Five individuals stood together amongst ancient ruins, beneath a starry night sky:

- Chicory Taproot. A Hobbit with delicate, pale features, and wavy brown hair, wearing a flowing purple dress, with white frills and an apron. She picks flowers.
- Eona. A woman with tanned features, a stern jawline and long black hair, intertwined with golden scales, carrying a heavy shield and wearing heavy brown leather armour and steel pauldrons with fur lining. She drinks.
- Theodas. A muscular Elf with strong dark features, framed by a thick, greying beard, wearing a grey cloak over a dull golden chestpiece. He sits by a campfire.
- Iairen. A human with handsome, dark features, his face framed with long brown hair with a soft kink to it, wearing a green robe with gold trim, with a bow slung over his shoulders. He animatedly tells a story.
- Mistiel. An Elf with beautiful dark features and long white braids, wearing a hooded auburn cloak over dark leather armour. She looks on.

Above them are the words "The Fourth Age: Book Two" and below them "An original The One Ring adventure. April 1st, 12pm Pacific."

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

LA Webfest have announced their nominations for this year, and we are proud to share that The Fourth Age is up for three awards: - Best Actual Play (Video) - Best Ensemble Cast (Actual Play) - Best Story (Actual Play) Congratulations to all nominees - we're proud to be in such esteemed company!

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

We are honoured to share that The Fourth Age has been awarded the following at this year's Cusco Webfest: - Best Editing - Best Sound Design - Best Player Character (Eona) Congratulations to all our fellow nominees, the winners, and to our own @causticphoenix.bsky.social for her well-deserved win!

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

We promised an announcement this week! Please join us in welcoming the inimitable @estelofimladris.bsky.social to our fellowship, and to the cast of The Fourth Age! Few love the world of Middle-earth more than Cai, and we are so excited to share more about their character in the weeks to come...

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

The categories for the 2025 @critawards.bsky.social have been announced! This year saw a plethora of beautiful stories. The CRIT Awards are a chance for you to vote for those tales that meant something to you, and uplift the incredible work of the creative teams behind them. Voting goes live soon!

Chicory Taproot (pale features, pointed ears, flowing brown hair pinned back with butterfly-shaped clips, wearing a purple dress and white apron) kneels down to pick flowers under the light of her staff.

Above her are the words "The Fourth Age: For Your Consideration."

Beside her are the following categories:

- Best Series: The Fourth Age
- Best Player (Indie): Bec Godsey, Jasper William Cartwright, Lexi McQueen, Omega Jones, and Seum
- Best Game Master (Indie): Edward Spence
- Best Character Artist: Anna Sassi and Emi Miller
- Best NPC in an Actual Play: Radagast in The Fourth Age
- Best Villain in an Actual Play: Fara in The Fourth Age
- Best Lyrical Song of the Year by a Musician in the TTRPG Space: 'The Mourning Light' by Edward Spence
- Best Utilization of Accessibility Features and Safety Tools in an Actual Play: The Fourth Age
- Best Tech/Producer in the TTRPG Space: Seum (Paradise Lost and The Fourth Age)
- Best Overlay on a TTRPG Stream: Stella Luna (Paradise Lost and The Fourth Age)

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

We are delighted to share that The Fourth Age has been officially selected for this year's LA WebFest awards! Thank you to @tabletopartsfund.org for your support, and to our incredible community for joining us on this journey. Also, watch this space. We have an exciting announcement this week...

Two individuals walk across a grassy ridge, almost silhouetted against a mountainous backdrop:

- Chicory, a hobbit with delicate, pale features, and wavy brown hair, wearing a flowing purple dress, with white frills and an apron.
- Eona, a woman with tanned features, a stern jawline and long black hair, intertwined with golden scales, carrying a heavy shield and wearing heavy brown leather armour and steel pauldrons.

A giant eagle flies through the skies above them. Against the horizon are the words "LA WebFest: Official Selection - 2025" surrounded by laurels. At the bottom of the image are the words "Wounded Warrior Project: Stream To Serve."

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

After our mid-season finale last year, The Fourth Age is returning for the second half of Book Two, on April 1st! The fellowship travel into the lands of Rhûn, as they continue their search for The Dark Tree. But even as they contend with shadows from the past, there are yet allies to be found...

Five individuals stood together amongst ancient ruins, beneath a night sky:

- Chicory: a hobbit with delicate, pale features, and wavy brown hair, wearing a flowing purple dress, with white frills and an apron. She picks flowers.
- Eona: a woman with tanned features, a stern jawline and long black hair, intertwined with golden scales, carrying a heavy shield and wearing heavy brown leather armour and steel pauldrons with fur lining. She drinks.
- Theodas: a muscular elf with strong dark features, framed by a thick, greying beard, wearing a grey cloak over a dull golden chestpiece. He sits by a campfire.
- Iairen: a human with handsome, dark features, his face framed with long brown hair with a soft kink to it, wearing a green robe with gold trim, with a bow slung over his shoulders. He animatedly tells a story.
- Mistiel: an elf with beautiful dark features and long white braids, wearing a hooded auburn cloak over dark leather armour. She looks on.

Above them are the words "The Fourth Age: Book Two" and below them "Wounded Warrior Project: Stream To Serve."

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

We are thrilled to announce that, further to our selection, The Fourth Age has been nominated for 'Best International Actual Play - Video' at Cusco Webfest 2025! Congratulations to all our fellow nominees, and thank you to @tabletopartsfund.org for making this journey possible!

Two individuals walk across a grassy ridge, almost silhouetted against a mountainous backdrop:

- Mistiel, an elf with beautiful dark features and long white braids, wearing a hooded auburn cloak over dark leather armour.
- Iairen, a human with handsome dark features, his face framed with long brown hair with a soft kink to it, wearing a green robe with gold trim.

A giant eagle flies through the skies above them. Against the horizon are the words "Cusco WebFest: Best Actual Play - Video. Official Nominee 2025" surrounded by laurels. At the bottom of the image are the words "Wounded Warrior Project: Stream To Serve."

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The Fourth Age: Book Three (Oct 7th) @fourthage.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

We are overjoyed to announce that The Fourth Age has been officially selected for 'Best Actual Play - Video' at the 2025 Cusco Webfest! We'll have more news soon, but in the meantime, our unending thanks go to @tabletopartsfund.org for making our application possible.

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