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The Once and Future Nerd

Three modern teenagers trapped in a politically tangled high-fantasy world.

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FantasyPortal WorldsEnsembleAdventure
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Runtime2 books / 144 public feed entries, including chapter parts, complete-chapter cuts, and bonus material
FormatFull Cast
StatusOn hiatus

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Best for
Worldbuilding
Long Walks

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When three high school students from modern-day Pennsylvania find themselves trapped in a world of wizards, elves, and feudal intrigue, they must learn to survive in their new surroundings, and undertake an epic quest to save the world from the encroaching forces of chaos. WARNING: This Audio Drama contains adult language, graphic descriptions of violence, and explicit discussions of sexuality. This is, of course, in the interest of historical realism. We hope you enjoy our story about wizards and elves.

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Worth the commitment if you want fantasy that grows well past its premise and keeps getting more politically textured.

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