The Hero's Die

The gang wanted to fight, so we fight.

Team Monk heads into Hyrdopon only to find danger and treachery around every corner. In an unprecedented move on behalf of the podcast, we're releasing this episode on two tracks. There was just too much action! What could not be contained in the bounds of a single ep? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

The ship is under assault and our monks find themselves on the front lines to save the ship! Their attackers may be more than they appear as our heroes flex their martial prowess for the first time. Will their monastic abilities prove enough to clear the deck or will the find themselves tossed overboard? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Our hero's set out from the Cassomir, an un-tall city at the mouth of the Sellen River. They get to know their fellow passengers a little better, and in true Cailean fashion, they Party. Find out the player's innermost desires this week on The Hero's die!

Buckle up as the efforts to get Dettris home take center stage. Ahn-Druk's call for aid is answered as Monsignor Bert takes over his dear friend's care. Will the Brotherhood of the Holy Spirits come through? Will Dettris make it home safely? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Our heroes arrive in Escadar, home turf of their nemesis, Mistress Dusklight. But first, they need to get clearance from the City Watch to set up and perform. Could anything go wrong? Will they let Svend out of their sight? Find out how these two questions are linked this week on The Hero's Die!

Our heroes tie up some loose ends as they depart the Erran Tower and head back to Abberton. The team swing by all their favorite haunts in an effort to leave the town, if not better, then certainly different than they found it. Will Ahn-Druk's plan to take control of the local government come to fruition? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Our heroes find themselves once again depending on the Professor's silver tongue and fluency with lives as they work to free Dettris. Will they talk their way past what can only be the final boss of book one? Could Sam live with himself if he let them escape? Find out this week on The Hero's Die! *Spoiler Alert: Events late in the The Return of the King are referenced, in case you're still working...

Alternate Title: Ooze You can Use. Our heroes begin the episode perilously cubed up. With the Professor fully submerged, the rest of the party works to free him before he completely dissolves. A keen edged gong makes another appearance, how? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Our heroes do battle with a couple nasty oozes who, among their many immunities, appear to be impervious to gongs! Salty players abound as our GM pushes the limits of arbitrary tyranny! Will they survive? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Our heroes continue their battle of the heart. Emotions are high and interpersonal discord rears its head as the party leans on the horse's EQ to bring about balance. Find out what all of this nonsense means this week on The Hero's Die!

Everyone learns a little more about Ahn-Druk this week as our heroes' rescue operation take a slight detour. Flirtplomacy takes center stage as agonizing small talk reminds us what TTRPG-ers mean when they say they've got game. Enjoy this weeks episode of The Hero's Die!

Our heroes find themselves unable to stop the bonging of the gong. Ahn Druk appreciates it's meditative properties as the party wonders just what the bong will bring. Are there more powerful Xulgaths? Is it just an unending sea of minions? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Our heroes charge heedlessly into combat as enemies enter their sights. Do they have fresh tactics for these new foes? Ben's certainly got something cookin'! Here what they've got in store this week on The Hero's Die!

Our heroes get a good night's sleep and awake to a profound sense of well-being and deep belief in pacificism. Will constructive conflict and emotionally driven discourse take the wheel at long last? Not a chance! See where reckless disregard for sentient life takes the party this week on The Hero's Die!

Our heroes continue their exploration of the Erran Tower and find a tremendous amount of guano. Their insatiable appetite bat poop finally appeased, the crew is set upon by creatures appearing out of thin air (or flying through it??) Will their mettle prove enough? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Our heroes do battle with the beloved pets of the Erran Tower. Large and armored, will the pinacosauruses succeed where their devoted trainer failed? Will Eugene attempt animal empathy? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Our heroes' cooking scheme appears to have slid them out of the frying pan and into the fire. Will they catch this hot potato? Will their collective goose get cooked? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Our heroes enter the Erran Tower under an elaborate, if paper-thin, ruse. Ever keeping their GM on his toes, they pursue a new strategy of pacifism and lies. Will the Xulgath's see through the deception? Will they be blinded by their lust for spice? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Our heroes tangle with some stinky lizard people on their journey to the Erran Tower. Will they overcome the defenses of this simple hunting party? Are they grossly overpowered? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Our heroes tie up some loose ends as they think on what's next. A quick weaponomics lesson from Will sees a remarkable display of thrift before the team heads back into the wild! Will the Professor overcome his sickness? Will Sam remember Pruana's voice in time? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Our heroes face what we can only hope are their final foes in the monastery. The GM seems intent on throwing every baddie in the place at them, and it's true, I was because you know what?? We're too easy on heroes these days. You want to walk by that boarded up door to the crypt? Fine, but there are consequences . In this case, it's more bad guys at the end of The Big Fight. No free XP at The Hero...

Our heroes continue to battle villains and their surroundings in this next installment of The Soul of the Hermitage. Critical fails abound as these knuckleheads flop all over the map in what must have been a blissful session for their remorseless gamemaster. Will they find a way through? Will Sam contain his delight? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

Our heroes find some respite in the kitchen. They also find booze and The Professor decides now is the time to unveil his penchant for booze and sensitivity to the word halfling. Will Ahn-Druk keep his cool? Will the Tolkien estate ever listen to our podcast? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!

People congregate in the kitchen, as with house parties so too with monsters. Our heroes' scullery woes persist as their players scramble to find Knowledge Chairs on their character sheets. Will they get the door closed? Will their plan go off without a hitch? Find out this week on The Hero's Die!