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The Misfortunate 4

Pt 1 - Meet the Four

October 28th 2025

You really need to stop fucking your therapist. In the basin of an island outcast in a shallow sea, a city yearns for the gold of a dragon's horde. Will these four idiots find fortune, fame, and freedom?

White clouds over a blue midday skyAn island with sheer cliffs and a winding road leading to a citadelA forested island with a sandy beachA rocky island with rough cliffs surrounding a vertical city

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Cinderblocksally in a wizard's hat

Cinderblocksally

Emily Greymoore

Emily Greymoore

Patrick Perini

Patrick Perini

CausticPhoenix holding a sword

CausticPhoenix

Craig Pate

Craig Pate

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TM4 - Pt 2 - Bedroom Surprise

The Angels are back. They want… something and they mean to take it. When death comes knocking at their door, will our heroes be ready to answer?

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A Wizard subclass for Tales of the Valiant, played by Cinderblocksally in The Misfortunate 4.

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