Ep. 002: Age of Astra - We're here from Astra | #DND

Roll Britannia - A British Dungeons & Dragons 5e Podcast1h 1mApril 22, 2026

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In this episode of 'Roll Britannia,' the crew returns to the UK Games Expo 2026 with live performances and a new D&D adventure titled 'Age of Astra.' The story follows a team of Astra agents—Patch, Ivan, Sig, and Snick—as they respond to a mysterious distress signal from an unknown planet, Alpha 984. Upon arrival, they land in a pristine, sunlit square in the city of Valbury, where everything appears peaceful and orderly, populated entirely by elven citizens under the rule of the Majestic Authority of Valbury (MAV). Despite the lack of visible distress, the agents suspect a false alarm and push to speak with the source of the signal—Professor Krivold Kaliha. Tensions rise as the agents, particularly the intense Ivan, begin to detect inconsistencies in the locals' behavior, especially from the enigmatic Miss Maverick, the city’s authority figure. A series of subtle manipulations, including a threatening grip and psychological probing, reveal that something is deeply wrong beneath the surface. The episode ends with a shocking twist: the young woman accompanying the professor bears a striking resemblance to Miss Maverick, suggesting a cover-up or identity deception. The episode blends humor, character-driven drama, and suspense, setting up a larger mystery about the true nature of the distress call and the hidden dangers of Valbury.

Key Takeaways
1

Always verify the source of a distress signal—even if the scene appears peaceful, hidden agendas may be at play.

2

Team dynamics and trust are crucial in high-stakes missions; miscommunication and assumptions can escalate tension.

3

Physical and psychological cues—like micro-expressions and body language—can reveal more than words.

4

The appearance of perfection in a society can be a red flag for deeper systemic control or deception.

5

Leadership under pressure requires both empathy and assertiveness, especially when dealing with authority figures.

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Chapters
0:00
2 min

UK Games Expo 2026 & Live Show Announcement

The episode opens with the hosts announcing their return to the UK Games Expo 2026, promoting their live improvised D&D show 'Your Adventure Awaits' where audience members influence the game in real time. Tickets are available online for £7.

2:00
8 min

The Mission Begins: Arrival on Alpha 984

The Astra agents prepare for their mission, receiving minimal intel about the planet Alpha 984. The director, Shuttleworth, offers brief guidance, emphasizing trust and experience. The team boards a pod and travels through a portal into space, setting the stage for their arrival on the mysterious world.

10:00
10 min

Landing in Valbury: A Deceptively Peaceful World

The pod lands in a bright, immaculate square in Valbury, a city of pristine streets and well-dressed elven citizens. The agents are struck by the lack of distress, despite the emergency signal. They begin to suspect a false alarm, but soon notice subtle signs of unease among the population.

20:00
20 min

Encounter with the Majestic Authority of Valbury

You don't know if it's just that she's not at ease because of you guys visiting or if she's trying to keep something from you.

Highlight
40:00
20 min

The Professor and the Hidden Truth

The young woman accompanying the professor bears a striking resemblance to Miss Maverick, suggesting a cover-up or identity deception.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
The young woman accompanying the professor bears a striking resemblance to Miss Maverick, suggesting a cover-up or identity deception.
Narrator103:16
Viral: 90.0
You don't know if it's just that she's not at ease because of you guys visiting or if she's trying to keep something from you.
Patch54:27
Viral: 85.0
I'm not giving my cap over. The enforcers, are you what? Like town guard? What is your limit? What business is it of yours, mate?
Ivan44:57
Viral: 78.0
Speakers

Host

Host
Topics Discussed
Dungeons & Dragons 5e Campaign95%Mystery and Deception in Sci-Fi Settings90%Character Dynamics and Team Trust88%Improv Theater in Live D&D85%False Alarms and Hidden Crises82%Psychological Manipulation and Perception80%Worldbuilding and Urban Design in Fantasy75%Live Podcast Production and Audience Interaction70%
People & Brands

Ivan Dzagirblad

person

18xPositive

Patch Gairos

person

15xPositive

Snick

person

14xPositive

Astra

organization

12xPositive

Sig Rivet

person

10xPositive

Director Shuttleworth

person

8xPositive

Miss Maverick

person

7xNegative

PAX Astra

other

6xPositive

MAV

organization

6xNeutral

Valbury

place

6xNeutral

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