Campaign 1: Balance

The Balance Arc is the first and current campaign of The Adventure Zone.

Summary
The Balance Arc focuses on a trio of adventurers named Taako, Merle, and Magnus who, after the first arc, work for an organization called the Bureau of Balance, led by a mysterious director. Their job is to find and retrieve powerful and ancient relics that, in the wrong hands, could potentially destroy the world. During their adventures, they meet a boy detective, fight robots, and discover the true meaning of friendship (and a reality destroying horror).

Player Characters

 * Justin McElroy as Taako
 * Travis McElroy as Magnus Burnsides
 * Clint McElroy as Merle Highchurch

Guest Player Characters

 * Stuart Wellington as Brad Bradson

Major NPCs

 * Angus McDonald
 * Barry Bluejeans
 * Carey Fangbattle
 * Davenport
 * Killian
 * Lucretia
 * Lup
 * Voidfish

Supporting NPCs

 * Antonia
 * Ash
 * Avi
 * Boyland
 * Brogden
 * Cam
 * Capt. Captain Bain
 * Cassidy
 * Della Reese
 * Garfield the Deals Warlock
 * Garyl
 * Hudson
 * Hurley
 * Istus
 * Jess the Beheader
 * Johann
 * Julia Burnsides
 * June
 * Klarg
 * Kravitz
 * Leon the Artificer
 * Luca
 * Lucas Miller
 * Maureen Miller
 * Mavis
 * Mookie
 * Mr. Upsy
 * NO-3113
 * Paloma
 * Redmond
 * Ren
 * Robbie
 * Roswell
 * Rowan
 * Sheriff Isaak
 * Steven
 * Steven Waxmen

Bonus Episodes Exclusive NPCs

 * Art Goodfriend
 * Dante
 * Jeff Angel
 * Lonely Hearts Cantina Trio
 * Marie
 * Queen Sabine

Minor NPCs

 * Clint McElroy
 * Keetz
 * Minor Characters
 * The Raven Queen

Major Antagonists

 * Magic Brian
 * Gundren Rockseeker
 * Jenkins
 * Maarvey
 * Sloane
 * Legion
 * The Purple Worm
 * Edward and Lydia
 * The Hunger

Minor Antagonists

 * Barbara
 * Hodge Podge
 * Kalen
 * Little Jerry and Jerreeeeee
 * Merrick
 * Sazed
 * Trent the Treant
 * Yeemick

Story Arcs
The Balance Arc's story arcs are broken up into Stories, beginning with Here There Be Gerblins. In between each story arc, Magnus, Taako, and Merle return to the Bureau of Balance's Moonbase for a trip to Fantasy Costco and some character management (Lunar Interludes).

Story 1: Here There Be Gerblins
The humble beginnings of the Tres Horny Boys, off on their first quest!

Story 2: Murder on the Rockport Limited
It's a train based adventure! Imagine Murder on the Orient Express (only with infinitely more Juicy Wizards and technicolor bowties).
 * Ep. 10: Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter One
 * Ep. 11: Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter Two
 * Ep. 12: Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter Three
 * Ep. 13: Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter Four
 * Ep. 14: Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter Five
 * Ep. 15: Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter Six
 * Ep. 16: Murder on the Rockport Limited - Chapter Seven

Story 3: Petals to the Metal
2 Fantasy 2 Furious in this epic tale of battlewagon battles. Think Mad Max meets Wacky Races meets three fantasy dummies.
 * Ep. 18: Petals to the Metal - Chapter One
 * Ep. 19: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Two
 * Ep. 20: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Three
 * Ep. 21: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Four
 * Ep. 22: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Five
 * Ep. 23: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Six
 * Ep. 24: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Seven
 * Ep. 25: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Eight
 * Ep. 26: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Nine
 * Ep. 27: Petals to the Metal - Chapter Ten

Story 4: The Crystal Kingdom
King Midas gone Crystal. Also, a rich world of fantasy elevators.
 * Ep. 29: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter One
 * Ep. 30: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Two
 * Ep. 31: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Three
 * Ep. 32: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Four
 * Ep. 33: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Five
 * Ep. 34: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Six
 * Ep. 35: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Seven
 * Ep. 36: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Eight
 * Ep. 37: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Nine
 * Ep. 38: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Ten
 * Ep. 39: The Crystal Kingdom - Chapter Eleven

Story 5: The Eleventh Hour
The gang flaunts their new breezy summer looks in Refuge... over and over again.
 * Ep. 41: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter One
 * Ep. 42: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Two
 * Ep. 43: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Three
 * Ep. 44: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Four
 * Ep. 45: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Five
 * Ep. 46: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Six
 * Ep. 47: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Seven
 * Ep. 48: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Eight
 * Ep. 49: The Eleventh Hour - Chapter Nine

Story 6: The Suffering Game
Merle, Magnus, and Taako head to Wonderland. What could go wrong?
 * Ep. 51: The Suffering Game - Chapter One
 * Ep. 52: The Suffering Game - Chapter Two
 * Ep. 53: The Suffering Game - Chapter Three
 * Ep. 54: The Suffering Game - Chapter Four
 * Ep. 55: The Suffering Game - Chapter Five
 * Ep. 56: The Suffering Game - Chapter Six
 * Ep. 57: The Suffering Game - Chapter Seven

Story 7: The Stolen Century
Before the beginning of the end, we return to the beginning of the beginning. Leave the D20s behind for this Powered by the Apocalypse interlude.
 * Ep. 60: The Stolen Century - Chapter One
 * Ep. 61: The Stolen Century - Chapter Two
 * Ep. 62: The Stolen Century - Chapter Three
 * Ep. 63: The Stolen Century - Chapter Four
 * Ep. 64: The Stolen Century - Chapter Five
 * Ep. 65: The Stolen Century - Chapter Six
 * Ep. 66: The Stolen Century - Chapter Seven

Lunar Interludes
Back to the Bureau of Balance to antagonize BoB employees, visit Fantasy Costco, and level up! Oh, and there's some real long-term plot stuff that is probably happening.
 * Ep. 7: Moonlighting - Chapter One
 * Ep. 8: Moonlighting - Chapter Two
 * Ep. 9: Moonlighting - Chapter Three
 * Ep. 17: Lunar Interlude 1 - Carnival Chaos
 * Ep. 28: Lunar Interlude 2 - Internal Affairs
 * Ep. 40: Lunar Interlude III - Rest & Relaxation
 * Ep. 50: Lunar Interlude IV - The Calm Before The Storm
 * Ep. 58: Lunar Interlude V - Reunion Tour - Part One
 * Ep. 59: Lunar Interlude V - Reunion Tour - Part Two

Bonus Episodes

 * Maximum Fun Bonus Episode #1: Prequel
 * The Adventure Zone Presents: The Great Switcheroo
 * Maximum Fun Bonus Episode #2: Fun at the Beach; Live at L.A. Podfest
 * Maximum Fun Bonus Episode #3: Adventure Zone (K)nights Ep. 1
 * Maximum Fun Bonus Episode #4: Adventure Zone (K)nights Ep. 2 Part 1
 * Maximum Fun Bonus Episode #4.5: Adventure Zone (K)nights Ep. 2 Part 2
 * The Adventure Zone Presents: The The Adventure Zone Zone
 * The Adventure Zone Presents: The Live Boston Stunt Spectacular
 * The Adventure Zone: MaxFunCon East Live
 * The Flophouse Presents: Return of The Hogsbottom Three
 * The The Adventure Zone Zone - MaxFunDrive 2017