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
 * 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    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!
 * Ep. 1: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter One
 * Ep. 1.5: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter One (Super Cut)
 * Ep. 2: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter Two
 * Ep. 3: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter Three
 * Ep. 4: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter Four
 * Ep. 5: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter Five
 * Ep. 6: Here There Be Gerblins - Chapter Six

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

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