RQ Network Feed Drop – Gals & Goblins – Ep.1 All aboard the Owl Cat Bus

The first episode of *Gals and Goblins*, a new actual play TTRPG podcast from the Rusty Quill network, kicks off with a whimsical yet high-stakes journey aboard the Owlcat Bus—a flying, cat-owl hybrid vehicle piloted by a goblin named Gilbo. The story follows seven young adventurers, including a halfling named Sawyer Cinderfoot, an elf archer named Morrigan, and a tiny tabaxi boy named Beans, as they’re whisked from their homes to Frogmont Adventuring Academy. Their first test comes when they witness a demonic knight wielding a flaming sword, forcing them to intervene and rescue Beans from certain doom. After a tense standoff, the group flees the knight and lands in a mysterious forest tavern, where they must outwit a trio of boorish barbarians guarding a mysterious, whimpering bag. Through clever misdirection, a surprise attack with a sleeping dart, and a dramatic speech from Beans, they rally the tavern’s patrons to revolt—only to discover the bag contains a small, fish-like humanoid boy. The episode ends with the group united, their first heroic act complete, and the real adventure just beginning. What makes this episode stand out is its blend of heartfelt camaraderie and chaotic humor, anchored by Beans’ childlike wisdom and the group’s rapid-fire chemistry. The Owlcat Bus isn’t just a mode of transport—it’s a character, alive and reactive, with a personality that mirrors the chaos of the journey.